Tacos, Seafood, and More Done Right

Fresh flavors and bold bites worth coming back for.

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Tailgate Egg Rolls

Tailgate Egg Rolls

Egg rolls stuffed with cream cheese, jalapenos, and mixed cheese. Served with homemade jalapeno jelly.

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16 oz Ribeye

16 oz Ribeye

16 oz. Hand-cut Certified Angus Beef Ribeye, seasoned and cooked to your desired temperature.

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Triple Bacon Burger

Triple Bacon Burger

Our 60/40 burger patty topped with havarti, bacon jam and sliced bacon on a Hawaiian bun.

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Wings

Wings

Your choice of dry or wet. Dry: Salt & Pepper, Cajun or Lemon Pepper. Wet: House BBQ or Buffalo.

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Steelhead Peach Salad

Steelhead Peach Salad

Seared Atlantic salmon served over mixed greens tossed in a mango vinaigrette dressing with grilled peaches, goat cheese, grape tomatoes and sliced almonds.

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Northwest Comfort. Served Daily.

Northwest Comfort. Served Daily.

Sweet Lou's® is your go-to spot for casual American dining in northern Idaho. From juicy burgers to fresh seafood, we offer dine-in, takeout, and a full bar experience the whole family will love.

At Sweet Lou's®, we believe in doing things the right way. That means sourcing Certified Angus Beef® steaks and maintaining a tap list that celebrates the best breweries in the Northwest. Whether you're fueling up after a day at Silverwood, watching the big game with friends, or enjoying a family dinner, you’re getting the highest quality American fare in an atmosphere that feels like home.

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Lou’s to-go: Northwest comfort at your table

Lou’s to-go: Northwest comfort at your table

Busy day? Bring the Sweet Lou's® experience home. Our full menu—from our steelhead salad to baby back ribs—is available for quick online ordering and convenient pickup at any of our three locations. Fast, fresh, and ready when you are.

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Customer Reviews

Check out our most recent reviews!

Mark Kimura

Mark Kimura

Nice variety of food. Great bar and fun atmosphere. Service was friendly and fast. Drinks never went dry. Hotel close as well.

Tiffany

Tiffany

Ok, these Ahi Poke Tacos are GOOD!!!! The fried taco part isn't greasy. It is perfectly fried. They call the sauce a "poke sauce", which seems like a spicy mayo flavor. I'm pretty sure they use Sriracha, so be prepared for a little heat. I loved it. The coleslaw and tuna mixture is perfect! I would certainly come back ... for this!!

Task Griz

Task Griz

love this place if you go to the ponder location, I hope you end up with the waitress Danette She was my waitress when me and my boys and a family member decided to go out for food and her service was top-tier. She kicked butt the food was amazing. She was on point all night never left our glasses empty got us ... everything we needed and the wait for foods was not long at all. Great job but serious props to our waitress and the chef.

David Fox

David Fox

I went to watch a basketball game and have some Ahi Poke Tacos, and Danette was my server. Danette is a phenomenal server! She was present whenever I needed something, and she let me enjoy my food without hovering. The Ahi Poke Tacos are exceptional! Unfortunately, my team lost the basketball game, but my time at ... Sweet Lou's was still very enjoyable because of the food and the service! Thank you, Danette. Thanks also to the cooks!

Chris Le

Chris Le

We came in pretty late, and yet, had amazing service. Waiter was accommodating with our little one, and food was delicious! Never thought we would find this hidden gem. Would highly recommend the fish and chips, and the salad was delicious.

Christopher Warren

Christopher Warren

Only great things to say about Lou's in Ponderay. Every year, we spend a few nights in Ponderay for our annual ski trip and spend all three nights at Lou's. The food is great, but most of all, we look forward to Michelle's good natured bantering at the bar. Hanging with her is definitely one of the best parts of ... our trip. Stay next door at the Best Western, the best hotel with the best breakfast in the area that shares a parking lot with Lou's, and you'll be sure to enjoy your time in Ponderay.

Keith Spring

Keith Spring

We stayed in the Best Western Plus next door. It was very convenient for our stay. The food was good, service was good, drinks were good, and the wait was long. Seemed to be a popular spot. I recommend stopping in for a solid meal.

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