The Sawtooth Club Awards

The Sawtooth Club Restaurant Review:

Any trip to Sun Valley and the surrounding Wood River Valley should include a stop at this perennial favorite. During the dark, cold months, cozy up to the glowing fireplace, and in the long, lazy days of summer, relax on the sunny terrace deck. The extensive menu opens with appetizers and salads ranging from sourdough bruschetta topped with chopped Roma tomatoes, garlic, basil and feta cheese to house-smoked salmon and artichoke dip paired with crusty sourdough bread. Then choose among sizzling steaks, chops and ribs, along with free-range chicken and more. After a day on the slopes, we enjoy the thick Pacific Rim-style salmon steak marinated in an Asian-inspired blend of soy, ginger, sesame oil and Chinese five-spice, and then baked to tender flakiness, or wood-grilled breast of duck bathed in a fruity blackberry-port wine sauce. All-American comfort food such as cheeseburgers and a grilled chicken sandwich offer something for any size appetite. There's a full bar, a selection of local and international microbrews, and an extensive wine list with selections to complement every dining experience.