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The Cutwater on Payette Lake, McCall, ID

The Cutwater on Payette Lake

4.1
4.1
767 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 8 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
The Cutwater on Payette Lake is a place for friends and families to connect and celebrate life with carefully crafted food and drinks. This is a restaurant unlike any other in McCall. Guests of all ages will enjoy indoor/outdoor seating (seasonal), a vibrant 2,000-gallon saltwater fish tank, analog game room and simply delicious fare on the shores of Payette Lake. The Cutwater on Payette Lake offers year-round breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week.

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Northwest, Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We offer complimentary valet parking or self parking in our hotel parking lot. We also offer complimentary boat docking if joining us in our restaurant.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Antonio Estremera

What 767 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Idaho

    Child-friendly

  • Idaho

    Healthy

  • Idaho

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Cutwater on Payette Lake offers a "beautiful view" and "amazing ambiance" that complements its fine dining experience. Guests consistently praise the "excellent food" and the "friendly, attentive service" by staff like Kristen and Jane. With stunning lakeside views, it's a must-visit in McCall for both locals and tourists alike.

767 Reviews
  1. Linda

    Boise32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The menu on line is not the same as the menu at the restaurant. I had the chicken marsala and it was very good. Moist with lots of flavour. I would order it again. We had a table by the window and had a gorgeous view of the lake and snow capped mountains.

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  2. Grace

    San Diego1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The service wasn’t good and food was mediocre. The burger was very undercooked and the salad was not worth $26 at all.
    The Cutwater on Payette LakeResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Grace, Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We apologize that the food and service were not up to your standards. Your comments are important to us, and I will address this issue with my team. We hope to welcome you back for a better experience in the future. Sincerely, Tom Garcia, General Manager

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  3. Love4food VIP

    Boise31 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Everything was very good EXCEPT the chicken Marsala was terrible . The asparagus was overcooked of course and hard to find a mushroom on the plate, the Marsala sauce was almost non Existant and worst of all the entree was not warm at all, sadly 2 people in Our party ordered this. The bison bolognese wax delicious. And the bison chili was pretty good
    The Cutwater on Payette LakeResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Love4food, Thank you for taking the time to write this review. While we are happy you enjoyed some of the menu items, we are sorry that the Chicken Marsala did not meet your standards. We have shared your feedback with the team. Hopefully, we can welcome you back for a better experience soon! Sincerely, Tom Garcia, General Manager

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  4. Joanie

    Boise6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was subpar for price. Service was slow and all was available was lunch at 4 pm. Still 100 bucks. No alcohol
    The Cutwater on Payette LakeResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Joanie, Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear your dining experience did not meet expectations. We hope to welcome you back for a better experience in the future. Sincerely, Tom Garcia, General Manager

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  5. John

    Boise2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Server was organized and ready to assist. Food met/exceeded expectations. We appreciate that the restaurant was quiet! We look forward to returning.
    The Cutwater on Payette LakeResponded 1 day ago
    Hi John, Thank you for your kind review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food, service, and peaceful atmosphere. We look forward to welcoming you back for another great experience. Sincerely, Tom Garcia, General Manager

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  6. Nancy

    Portland9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food selection with unique dishes. The food was delicious. Great service with a beautiful setting.
    The Cutwater on Payette LakeResponded on 17 February 2025
    Hi Nancy, Thank you for the five-star review! We are happy to hear that the food and service at The Cutwater on Payette Lake exceeded your expectations. We can’t wait to host you again! Sincerely, Tom Garcia, General Manager

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  7. Candido

    San Antonio2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I requested to sit at a specific table and the receptionist didn’t appear to be annoyed whatsoever. As a matter of fact, she went above and beyond to make it happen!
    The Cutwater on Payette LakeResponded on 17 February 2025
    Hi Candido, We appreciate your five-star review and are so glad to hear that our staff went above and beyond to accommodate your request and make your experience that much better. Thank you for your kind words, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! Sincerely, Tom Garcia, General Manager

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  8. Karen VIP

    Salt Lake City1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 22 January 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We felt the service was TERRIBLE! All I ordered was the soup and a Caesar salad with salmon. I asked for the soup first. Never got the soup. Our server never was around to even mention that something was amiss. We felt all the food was either too sweet ( the 4 scallops with the too sweet beet risotto), the Bison Osso Bucco was bland and not hot, the Cioppino bland. The prices were too high for the quality of the food, the way it was prepared and especially the service. Read the reviews on line. We should have not gone. Fortunately we had great company with us!
    The Cutwater on Payette LakeResponded on 3 February 2025
    Hi Karen, Thank you for sharing your feedback, and I'm sorry to hear that your experience fell short of expectations. We always aim to provide excellent service and high-quality food, and I'm disappointed that we missed the mark during your visit. We hope you'll consider giving us another chance to provide a better experience. Sincerely, Tom Garcia, General Manager

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  9. Pavla

    Boise11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was great night out with friends dinner experience
    The Cutwater on Payette LakeResponded on 3 February 2025
    Hi Pavla, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad to hear you had a great night out with friends and enjoyed your dinner experience. We appreciate your feedback, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! Sincerely, Tom Garcia, General Manager

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  10. Phil

    Sinaloa42 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 2 January 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Slow. Had to wait for hostess to appear when we arrived at our reservation time, once the seemingly distracted hostess arrived had to wait some more for our table to be prepared. Waitress was prompt and friendly. Food was slow arriving. Vesper martini was unavailable from the bar. Very efficient and friendly valet service.
    The Cutwater on Payette LakeResponded on 14 January 2025
    Hi Phil, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We appreciate your patience. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for a memorable dining experience. Sincerely, Tom Garcia, General Manager

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The Cutwater on Payette Lake is rated 4.1 stars by 767 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 8 times today
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501 West Lake St., McCall, ID 83638

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Northwest, Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We offer complimentary valet parking or self parking in our hotel parking lot. We also offer complimentary boat docking if joining us in our restaurant.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Antonio Estremera
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