By Ali and Josh Van Orden · AVO Real Estate | Keller Williams Realty East Idaho · Facts checked Oct 20, 2026
New to Idaho Falls, or just hungry for something different? A great way to find the local favorites is to ask the neighbors, and Idaho Falls Magazine did exactly that. Its readers voted in the 2026 Dining Awards, and here are a few of the #1 reader picks, with a quick note on each. These are reader picks, so for the full list and the runners-up in every category, see the magazine. Idaho Falls Magazine: 2026 Dining Awards winners
Reader picks from the 2026 Dining Awards (Idaho Falls)
Dixie's Diner, Idaho Falls (readers' #1 diner): a 1950s-style diner with retro jukeboxes, red vinyl booths and classic American comfort food. Dixie's Diner
Fuji Hibachi, Idaho Falls (readers' #1 for Asian & Chinese): hibachi tables where the chefs cook right in front of you, plus a full sushi menu. Fuji Hibachi & Sushi
Pitmaster BarBQue, Idaho Falls (readers' #1 barbecue): low-and-slow smoked meats, with rubs, sauces and sides made from scratch. Pitmaster BarBQue
Smokin Fins, Idaho Falls: seafood, sushi and grill favorites on Memorial Drive, near the falls. Smokin Fins Idaho Falls
Reed's Dairy, Idaho Falls (readers' #1 ice cream): a hometown dairy serving ice cream since 1955. Reed's Dairy
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Sources
2026 Dining Awards winners are reader-voted ('We asked our readers to vote for their favorite restaurants'): Idaho Falls Magazine, checked Oct 20, 2026
Dixie's Diner, Idaho Falls; 1950s diner; readers' #1 diner: Dixie's Diner, checked Oct 20, 2026
Fuji Hibachi (magazine name; the restaurant calls itself Fuji Hibachi & Sushi), Idaho Falls; hibachi tables, sushi; readers' #1 Asian & Chinese: Fuji Hibachi & Sushi, checked Oct 20, 2026
Pitmaster BarBQue, Idaho Falls; smoked meats, from-scratch rubs, sauces, sides; readers' #1 barbecue: Pitmaster BarBQue, checked Oct 20, 2026
Smokin Fins, Memorial Drive, Idaho Falls; seafood, sushi, grill favorites: Smokin Fins, checked Oct 20, 2026
Reed's Dairy: Idaho Falls store listed on its site; since 1955; readers' #1 ice cream: Reed's Dairy, Idaho Falls Magazine, checked Oct 20, 2026
