There are not many places that can say they’ve been around since Idaho was even a state. In fact, the restaurant featured below may just be one of the only places in our state that can claim that. Touting itself as the oldest restaurant in all of Idaho, this place has been around for a long, long time. It’s easy to see why. You’ll be charmed by this restaurant’s rustic vibe and good ol’ fashioned hospitality from the moment you step through the doors. For an iconic Idaho experience, plan a trip to this historic restaurant ASAP.
The Snake Pit (formerly known as the Enaville Resort) is an iconic Idaho landmark located along the fork of the Coeur d’Alene River in Enaville. This long-standing restaurant has a whole lot of history, and every Idahoan should experience it.
The story of The Snake Pit began over a century ago. It’s estimated that the business began in 1879. In the early days, Enaville was a transportation center full of railroaders, miners, and loggers. The resort was the type of spot where travelers would briefly stop for a bite to eat and some rest before moving on to somewhere else.