Henry's Fork Lodge - ISLAND PARK

During our 2023 fly fishing trip we stayed at 3 premium fly fishing lodges (North Fork Crossing, Henry's Fork and Ruby's). This was our favorite. This lodge stands apart in each element of location for fishing, quality and quantity of fish, hospitality, gastronomy, atmosphere and comfort. Nelson, his sister and his team have thought about everything... from the fine French Jacquard napkins, the insanely plush bath towels, the exquisite duvet and bed linens, down to the ribbon on your cookie bag I am not kidding, you will want to keep it and tie it on your gear! The food is incredible. The team of chef and pastry chef will offer you morning scones to make the brits blush and a evening menu that is really hard to pick from especially since it changes every day. After a generous and flavourful apero with your selection of wine, you have a choice from 3 appetizers (usually a meat or veggie, a soup or a salad), 3 main courses (with some fresh fish flown in from Hawai!, the best fowl I have ever had or amazing red meat) and 3 deserts. Their house wine list is short limited but well balanced and only has good choices. Many of the guests bring their own bottles which the kitchen will set to the perfect temperature for you. It is not uncommon to see the finest french bottles around: the food is well worthy of your favorite Pouligny Montrachet... The staff is attentive and extremely helpful in making sure everything is up to your expectations. The setup is such that it is very easy to either mingle with other guests or keep more private, as you wish. With regards to fly fishing, the river is generous and the average fish larger than at other locations. I recommend you book directly with Jamie, the lodge manager, and ask him about local guides the best in my opinion are from Big Sky Anglers... This place sets such a high standard that it can only be compared to a few of the finest small private hotels of Europe. Rooms: Simplicity and understatement while offering only the very best at every detail, is a sublime balance... this is what you're in for... Nearby activities: There is more than fly fishing around Idaho is amazing ask Jamie if you are not fishing... Safety: Excellent attention to COVID prevention. Excellent instructions with staff available 24 7 in case of medical issue. Walkability: The lodge is situated high above the river: one must go down a relatively steep hill to access to wade in from the of the lodge... but that is also where the most stubborn fishes are... and the rest of the river is so generous that the chances are you won't need to go down... Food drinks: It is a rare gift for a restaurant to have an executive and pastry chef of the same excellent caliber. Anything with french pastry will bring you back to France on the first bite whether it is the mushroom en croûte or a desert... Noteworthy details: This place may have you come back home with needs for new linens bath, bed and so on... and you will miss the restaurant as soon as you leave...

Magical location, food was delicious. fishing heaven

I’m only commenting on the restaurant here, as we stay up the road at TroutHunter for lodging/guides, but this place is phenomenal. We go out of our way to have dinner here, and this year did not disappoint. First of all, it’s the most beautiful establishment, with warm and inviting vintage lodge decor. The meals are lovely- well thought out, 3 course meals with seasonal ingredients, and they change daily! Wine list is just enough, (get the DuMol or bring your own for a small corkage fee). Lastly, I wanted to make mention of two staff members who really made two separate dinners here very memorable: Devon and Hannah. Devon was so kind and attentive as our server, and went above and beyond to make our experience pleasant! We loved him! And Hannah- such an earth angel!! She is a lovely representation of the lodge, and made us feel so welcomed. She went above and beyond to make our dinner special, and we are forever grateful. Thanks sincerely to the two of them, and everyone else working- this was a lovely experience and the best we’ve ever had for dinners here.

I‘m sure it is a great place, but they could indicate somewhere on Google or their website when their season ends. We took a big detour on our roadtrip just to dine here. No one answers the phone, they could at least record a message

Very Nice Upscaled Restaurant! Delicious Food and Awesome Service! Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $50–100