Restaurant
Unclaimed profileThe Sandbar - Patio Bar & Grill
Garden City, ID · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Sandbar's bar program leans on a playful specialty cocktail list, with Yacht Rock and Mint Condition leading the way. Frozen drinks like Rock You Like a Hurricane add tiki-tinged options. Local Idaho beers appear on draft and in cans, while the wine list spans Italy to Idaho. Non-alcoholic cocktail versions and Heineken 0.0 cover designated-driver duty. A patio bar that takes its drinks seriously without losing the fun.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Yacht Rock, a Bacardi rum and vodka blend with a juicy blue profile, or the Mint Condition with vodka, St-Germain, cucumber, lime, and mint. For something cold, the Rock You Like a Hurricane layers Bacardi and Myers's rum with tiki juice.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who like named, creative cocktails and local craft beer will find plenty to work with. The non-alcoholic cocktail versions and Heineken 0.0 make it a viable stop for those skipping alcohol.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $14, frozen cocktails $16, and non-alcoholic versions $8. Draft beers are $8, cans $7, and wine by the glass ranges from $10 to $13.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The bar pairs a full specialty cocktail menu with a strong local Idaho beer presence, including Boise Brewing and Lost Grove, plus a wine list that reaches from Idaho to Italy. The frozen cocktail lineup, with names like It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere, adds a vacation-state twist.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail menu offers eight named creations, from the Yacht Rock's rum-and-vodka blend to the Empress gin-based Space Cowboy. Frozen options like Rock You Like a Hurricane bring tiki flavors, and several drinks have non-alcoholic counterparts.
Menu strengths
- — Eight named specialty and frozen cocktails show a clear creative effort beyond standard pours.
- — Non-alcoholic versions for select cocktails expand the program's reach.
Standout selections
- — Yacht Rock – Bacardi rum, vodka, juicy blue blend
- — Mint Condition – vodka, St-Germain, cucumber, lime, mint
- — Sandbar Smash – bourbon, Aperol, citrus; Rock You Like a Hurricane – Bacardi rum, Myers's rum, tiki juice blend
Pricing: Specialty cocktails $14, frozen cocktails $16, non-alcoholic versions $8.
Wine
A compact by-the-glass list covers Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Rosé, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet Sauvignon, sourced from Italy, Idaho, New Zealand, Washington, and Oregon.
Menu strengths
- — Six varietals offer a basic but complete range of styles.
- — Sourcing spans five regions, including local Idaho producers.
- — Pricing stays accessible, with two Idaho wines at $10.
Standout selections
- — Sawtooth Winery Chardonnay (Idaho) – $10; Owen Roe 'Grower's Guild' Pinot Noir (Oregon) – $12
- — Marco Felluga 'Mongris' Pinot Grigio (Italy) – $13
Pricing: By-the-glass $10–$13.
Beer
The beer list features local Idaho craft breweries, with Boise Brewing represented by two lagers and Lost Grove by a hazy IPA. Canned options include Mother Earth's vanilla cream ale and Sockeye's amber, plus a rotating cider.
Menu strengths
- — Strong local representation with Boise Brewing, Lost Grove, and Sockeye.
- — Both draft and can formats give flexibility.; A non-alcoholic Heineken 0.0 is available.
Standout selections
- — Resting Beach Face Mexican Lager (Boise Brewing) – draft $8
- — Robot Series Hazy IPA (Lost Grove Brewing) – draft $8
- — Cali Creamin' Vanilla Cream Ale (Mother Earth) – can $7
Pricing: Cans $7, drafts $8.
Nonalcoholic
Select cocktails can be made non-alcoholic for $8, and Heineken 0.0 offers a beer alternative. This gives designated drivers and abstainers real options beyond soda.
Menu strengths
- — Non-alcoholic versions of several cocktails are available at a lower price point.
- — Heineken 0.0 provides a familiar non-alcoholic beer choice.
Standout selections
- — Non-alcoholic versions of select cocktails – $8; Heineken 0.0 – non-alcoholic beer – $8
Pricing: Non-alcoholic cocktails $8, Heineken 0.0 $8.
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