Blue Wave Restaurant,Bar in Idaho Falls

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#85 From 189 in Idaho Falls
8.5
485 Review
Ambience
8.5/10
Food
8.5/10
Interior
8.5/10
Prices
8.5/10
Service
8.5/10
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Price & Cuisine
$$$ American, Bar, Pub
Establishment type
Restaurant, Bar
About
This bar offers you tasty hamburgers, cheeseburgers and onion strings. Degust good draft beer. The intimate atmosphere of Blue Wave allows guests to relax after a hard working day. The staff is said to be competent here. Service at this place is something one can call professional. Many visitors find that prices are affordable for what you get. This spot is ranked 4.3 within the Google grading system.
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Amber B
Source: google
2
8 months ago
I was so hopeful... This is definitely a dive bar for locals. We came in for an early dinner and there were several families dining in playing pool or giant jenga with their kids. It was such a fun vibe. A coworker suggested Blue Wave and we were excited to try "the best burgers in Idaho Falls". Unfortunately, outside of the fun atmosphere, the rest of the experience was lackluster. We seated ourselves and waited close to 20 minutes for anyone to acknowledge we were there. It wasn't just us either. The table across from us were also clearly tapping their feet in anticipation. Someone from that table actually ended up walking over to the bar to ask for service. Once our waitress finally made it to the table, we had mulled over what we were going to order more times than I can count. But alas, we made a decision. We ordered mini corndogs, a pastrami burger for my fiancé, and a mushroom & swiss burger for myself. Both burgers came with a side of fries — I wanted tater tots but they were all out. Let's talk taste. The mini corndogs were burnt. I actually think they would've tasted so much better if that weren't the case. The chef gave us more corndogs than what's on the menu but that's probably because he knew they were burnt (LOL)! The pastrami burger was meh. I can't think of another word to describe it. The beef patty was overcooked and the pastrami slices were dry. My mushroom & swiss burger was better but still not good. The beef patty was cooked to a medium-well but lacked flavor. There were no condiments on my burger so I kept dipping it in fry sauce hoping that would give it some life. I'm not sure why The Blue Wave gets hyped up so much. We won't be coming back — at least not for the food. Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person $10–20
The Blue Wave is one of those iconic Idaho Falls spots. They have some of the best burgers in town and plenty of cold beer to go along with it. Everyone who works there is fantastic, just be a little patient. It's not just a bar, they are making fresh food as well. Food: 5 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4
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Joni Jackson
Source: google
10
A month ago
Finally, a flavorful burger!! Our waitress was a hoot and a half! I've tried Red Robin, Scotty's and a few more looking for a delicious burger and this place was top notch! My onion rings were fabulous! Definitely recommend! Service Dine in Meal type Lunch Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
Spent an hour here. Waitress checked 1 time and took 9 YEARS TO GET US OUR CHECK. AN HOUR for simple bar food. Wild stuff. Would not recommend. Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person $20–30
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Miguel Diaz
Source: google
10
A year ago
THE BURGER AND FRIES ARE SOOOOO DELICIOUSLY GREAT............SERIOUSLY.......YALL HAVE TO TRY THIS RESTAURANT OUT..........ALRIGHTY THEN...........MAY GOD BLESS YALL......ALWAYS........THE REASON WHY IM RECOMMENDING THE OTHER DISHES IS BECAUSE IF THE BURGER WAS THAT GREAT AND FRIES ALSO THEN IM SURE THE REST OF THE MENU IS GREAT ALSO........YALL NEED TO TRY.....BYYYYYEEEE.......LOL Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person $1–10 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes Mushroom Burger and Fries
Was not happy when I picked up an order from the resturaunt to discover they charged me a 20% gratuity on my order for choosing to do a takeout order they never mention that on the phone when you place the order. Food is over priced if you ask me after ordering a $17 burger I was asked if I wanted to order a side of fries your telling me after everything is said and done you want $20 for a burger and fries that's obsurd that's way to expensive for a dive bar Service Take out Meal type Lunch Price per person $20–30 Food: 3 Service: 1
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Bill Shaw
Source: google
4
5 months ago
The Blue Room was a local gathering place in a mixed neighborhood thirty years (more) that saw doctors, lawyers, plumbers, drunks, and sundry locals for burgers, pool, beer, shots, or just an old, heavy, wooden table to spread out across and visit. They supported local sport teams and served a decent burger with fresh cut fries, or tots if you preferred. Over the years, the name changed, the owners changed, the menu morphed and the taps rotated, but it remained the same local dive serving a decent burger with fresh cut fries by people who knew what they were doing and why. It is struggling to survive now and only the drunks don't care. You don't even see the motorbikes parked en masse on the sidewalk anymore. I recommend people discount older reviews and explore only if curious, but your experience is likely to be closer to two stars than five, and you may wonder why. Simply, the folks there don't know what they are doing, except surviving. Service Dine in Meal type Other Price per person $20–30 Food: 2 Service: 2 Atmosphere: 2
22 years in service, grill open till 10pm, for various burgers and other menu items, fryers open till 12am, for deep fried items, they have pool tables I had a lot of fun there very cozy and the owner is very cool and her employees aren't so bad themselves. I recommend stopping in for a beverage or a snack or both, shoot a game of pool or just watch some sports. Service Dine in Meal type Other Price per person $1–10
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Jerry Struhs
Source: google
10
2 years ago
Best burgers in Idaho Falls 100%!!! Chill place to shoot pool, enjoy great fries, cool drinks (alcohol and non alcoholic), and a selection of other foods. Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person $10–20
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Joshua Jarrell
Source: google
10
4 months ago
Charming, unassuming, and a little slice of home for lovers of dive bars and local joints. Generous portions, well executed American favorites, The Blue Wave delivers. My experience was fast service, fun conversation, and just a little bit of nostalgia for my hometown grill. If you want something uniquely different but wholely Americana, try the Blue Wave.
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