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Best eateries to visit in the center of the Gem State
McCall is one of the most gorgeous vacation spots the State of Idaho has to offer, and there are plenty of delicious and unique restaurants for travelers to visit during their stay.
From Mexican food on the beach to sushi bars overlooking the lake, the variety of cuisine McCall offers will satisfy even the pickiest of eaters. Here’s a list of the best restaurants to go to in McCall, according to yours truly.
My Father’s Place
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My Father’s Place in McCall, Idaho.
While my own dad can grill up a mean set of sliders, this joint in particular is the best place to go to for burgers in McCall, hands down.
The restaurant offers a long list of burgers and chicken sandwiches. I have yet to try an item on the menu I didn’t like, primarily due to the fact that guests can customize their sandwich to fit their tastes.
Customers can also order a variety of shakes from the menu. In my opinion, the shakes are less like actual milkshakes and more like Dairy Queen Blizzards. They’re so thick that each shake has a few inches of ice cream sticking out of the top of the cup.
My Father’s place has the overall feel of a ‘50s diner, which is good. Who doesn’t want to feel like they’re a character in an Archie comic?
Lardo’s Grill and Saloon
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Lardo’s in McCall, Idaho.
Don’t let the name turn you off. The menu items available at Lardo’s Grill and Saloon range widely from meals primarily filled with fat and sugar.
Customers can be treated to many different dining experiences here. You can get a burger, sure, but you could also get a home-style meal or a pasta dish. The possibilities are endless.
One of my favorite unique touches Lardo’s offers is their side order of fries. Instead of original cuts, Lardo’s fries more resemble thickly cut potato chips. It tastes better than it sounds, trust me.
Lardo’s gets people coming back mainly due to the comfortable atmosphere of the place. This is where the saloon aspect comes in. From the old furnaces to the stuffed forest animals decorating the walls, Lardo’s will transport its guests back to a simpler time.
Toll Station Pizza and Pasta
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Toll Station in McCall, Idaho.
A good vacation spot would be incomplete without a great pizza place, and McCall has multiple. Toll Station Pizza and Pasta, however, is a personal favorite.
If you’re smart enough to visit McCall during the summer to take advantage of the absolutely perfect weather, you’ll have the chance to eat pizza in the restaurant’s outdoor seating area overlooking the beautiful Payette Lake. Pizza and a great view? What more could you ask for?
More often than not, groups who come to Toll Station can’t decide which pizza they want from the long list of options on the restaurant’s menu. While their classic pepperoni is delicious, there are plenty of other styles to choose from, including a Mexican themed pizza and a McCall special.
Toll Station also offers more than just good pizza. Customers can also order from their pasta menu, and there’s a salad bar too.
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