About
If you're looking for a memorable meal on your trip to McCall, then Rupert's Restaurant is an excellent option. The menu features fresh, sincere and simple food, all of the dishes being made with local ingredients and with careful preparation.
Overseeing this culinary mastery is James Beard–nominated Chef Gary Kucy. He trained through a three-year apprenticeship at the Five-Star Arizona Biltmore, spent eight years alongside Mark Miller at the famed Coyote Café in Santa Fe, and later ran the Clubhouse Restaurant at Jug Mountain Ranch. That range shows up on the plate, where flavors of the Southwest, Asia, and the Mediterranean mingle happily.
He also manages the pantry by scouring the local Farmer's Market, foraging for wild morel mushrooms and huckleberries, hand-selecting cuts from nearby farms, and serving artisan bread and cheese from McCall businesses.
Sitting directly across from Payette Lake, Rupert's turns regional bounty into a menu that changes with the seasons.
Vibe
Within the historic Hotel McCall, Rupert offers a mountain-town atmosphere that is both well put together and relaxed. Its dining room has a casual-elegant style, with windows opening onto the lake so the outside environment is right there at your table, and the recently refurbished bar area encourages you to stay and chat.
Warm lighting, comfortable seating, and friendly service set the tone and make a visit especially appealing.
When the weather cooperates from late May to early October, the open-air patio is the place to be, with unencumbered views of the water. A private dining room handles celebrations, from rehearsal dinners to holiday gatherings.
Spend a morning hiking the trails at Ponderosa State Park, then settle in here as the evening winds down.
Rupert's Restaurant: Menu & Drinks
The Maple Mustard Glazed Elk Meatloaf offers a taste of the area’s game. The comfort meal comes with smoked cheddar-onion mashed potatoes and rich rosemary-bacon gravy.
The Market Fish keeps things bright and seasonal, plated with a wild rice blend, roasted winter squash, and a zippy sultana-sage gremolata.
For a little adventure, the Boise River Lamb Momos deliver steamed local Idaho lamb dumplings paired with a spiced tomato chutney.
The drinks hold their own, too. The remodeled bar now pours coffee-house favorites from a new espresso machine and features flight menus spanning bourbon, scotch, rye, and even rare Japanese whiskey. You'll also find one of the largest wine lists in town, local brews on tap, and craft cocktails worth ordering slowly. Happy hour runs Thursday through Sunday from 2:30 to 5pm, making it an easy way to cap off an afternoon on McCall Lake Cruises.
With its farm-to-table menu, robust drink program, and picture-perfect water views, dining at Rupert’s Restaurant is a no-brainer on your Idaho getaway.
Local Tips
- Reservations are strongly encouraged.
- The restaurant is closed Tuesday and Wednesday, so plan your visit accordingly.
- Don't miss the weekly specials: Martini Monday, Thai Night Thursday, and Fish Fridays.
- Park in the shared Hotel McCall lot or grab nearby street parking.
