Fort Ground Grill reviewed by Dustin Ainsworth

Fort Ground Grill, 705 W River Ave, Coeur d’Alene, 664-6186

Mixing business with pleasure is a common mantra for many professionals lucky enough to call North Idaho home. Dustin Ainsworth, Marketing Representative is no exception. Since his arrival to Coeur d’Alene in 1993, Dustin has enjoyed the four seasons to their fullest. Many of Dustin’s clients have become friends and join him snowmobiling, fishing, golfing and wake boarding.

The fact that the owners of Fort Ground Grill are clients of Dustin’s make it even better that it’s one of his favorite establishments. Some may recall this location was formerly known as the Fort Ground Tavern, where for decades the Gray family served up a mean cheeseburger, but many like Dustin are just as enamored with the new digs that reopened as The Fort Ground Grill in 2006.

The interior design is warm yet modern and still authentic to its historic past displaying historical city of Coeur d’Alene photos and art pieces. 
Dustin said, “It’s a great place for a business lunch or with friends. An Arnold Palmer (half lemonade and half ice tea) along with the Cougar Bay salad, a combo of mixed greens, candied walnuts, pears, cranberry raisins, feta and maple vinaigrette topped with chicken breast, is one of the best lunches in town and worth checking out.“

Big screen televisions add another element to this upscale pub where, according to Dustin, “with clients or with friends, one of the best servers anywhere, Diane, always makes the experience a pleasure.  She also makes a great red-beer on Sunday mornings during football season.”

This blend of elegance, casual fare and versatile family to sports bar atmosphere make it much more than your average grill.

About Fort Ground Grill:
Open at 7 a.m. daily and located on River Avenue in the historic Fort Ground District adjacent to the North Idaho College Campus, Fort Ground Grill offers a full service bar, breakfast daily until 3 p.m. and a breakfast, lunch and dinner children’s menu.

Dustin Ainsworth

Who is Dustin Ainsworth?
Dustin is a Marketing Representative for Kootenai Title Company. He is a founding member of The Coeur Group, Coeur d’Alene Public Library Foundation, Coeur d’Alene Association of Realtors and an Elder Help board member, A Rotarian and Kroc Center Street Team member.