imnaha store and tavern

We stopped in for a beer. Old, store/tavern. They served food and drinks. Interesting food, frog legs was on the menu. They had a big sign telling about the town's snake contest. Who could get the longest and who could get the heaviest. Barely worth a stop!!

If you want a cold bottle of coke and a bag of chips, this place is great. But, don't linger around too long or you will hear lots of racism, cursing and disgusting language from the folks at the bar. You only want to purchase prepackaged food. I don't think the food they cook is very fresh and my burger was so overcooked it would have worked well as a hockey puck. The lettuce on it was wilted and the french fries tasted like the oil REALLY needed to be changed. I guess they are so remote that they can't feasible keep fresh food. Maybe they should remove things from the menu that can not be served at their best. Better to not have it than to have it be less than tasty.The overall feeling of the place left me feeling as though I was not welcome in this small town. The store would have looked much nicer if they removed some of the junk they have hanging on the wall. There is too much and it is all covered in dust.

The road to Imnaha is wonderful. When you leave Joseph, Oregon take 350E. The road is paved but 2 lane in most places. You will enjoy the beautiful Blue Mts and wild life.When you arrive in Imnaha you will find 2 places to eat....The tavern was the only one open today. There is also a small free standing PO.This is a small general store/ tavern and I am sure children can eat there. They have a large menu for a small place. The bar seating has old wooden bar stools...there are several booth/tables. This is a fascinating place with old Head Mounts and I do mean many of them appear to be very old.We had burgers and fries. Very reasonable. Lots of locals and fishermen.Fun place to eatWhen you are finished eating besure to take one of the side roads. Some of these roads you will need 4x4 drive. Besure to ask before you start out. If you love mountain roads and beauty this is the place