Trofi Mediterranean Restaurant Brings Greek-Inspired Menu to Idaho Falls, Idaho
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — A new Mediterranean restaurant has opened its doors in Idaho Falls, offering East Idaho diners a menu that ranges from traditional Greek gyros to fresh salads, pastas, burgers, and grilled entrées. Trofi, located at 780 Lindsay Boulevard inside the Shilo Inn, began welcoming customers at the start of 2026 and has quickly drawn attention from local food enthusiasts.
The restaurant is owned and operated by David Rail and his wife, Tara, who bring years of experience in the restaurant business to their latest venture. The name Trofi is a Greek word meaning “food” — a fitting title for an eatery that draws culinary inspiration from the Mediterranean region.
A Menu Built Around Mediterranean Tradition
Trofi’s menu covers considerable ground, featuring salads, pastas, chicken, steak, burgers, and more — but it is the Mediterranean-specific offerings that have been generating the most buzz among early visitors.
One standout dish is the Mediterranean Bowl, which features a lettuce blend topped with cucumber, tomato, red onion, Kalamata olives, and feta cheese. Diners can choose from chicken, tuna, steak, or grilled shrimp as their protein, and the bowl is rounded out with falafel, grilled vegetables, and a choice of lemon rice or garlic quinoa. The dish is served with one of three accompaniments — hummus, tzatziki, or tyrokafteri — along with grilled or deep-fried pita bread. Tzatziki is a cucumber yogurt dip, while tyrokafteri is a spicy feta cheese dip, both rooted in traditional Greek cuisine.
For those looking to sample a variety of signature flavors, the meze platter provides a strong introduction to Trofi’s kitchen. It centers on pita bread served alongside the restaurant’s signature dips, bell pepper, and carrot sticks — a straightforward but flavorful spread that highlights the quality of the restaurant’s core ingredients.
Perhaps the most talked-about item is the Greek gyro, a flatbread pita filled with a combination of beef and lamb, tomato, red onion, and tzatziki. The gyro is served alongside an order of Mediterranean-style fries sourced from Lamb Weston in American Falls — a connection to Idaho’s agricultural economy that David Rail has noted carries its own backstory.
A Local Business With Regional Roots
The Rails’ decision to open a Mediterranean restaurant in Idaho Falls reflects both their culinary ambitions and confidence in the local dining market. Bonneville County has seen steady population and economic growth in recent years, and small business owners like the Rails represent the kind of entrepreneurial investment that strengthens the local economy without relying on government subsidy or outside intervention.
The use of fries from Lamb Weston’s American Falls facility also underscores a broader point about East Idaho’s food production heritage. Community events celebrating the region’s growth and quality of life have become increasingly common across Bonneville County, and local businesses like Trofi contribute to that momentum by adding new dining options and employment opportunities to the area.
Idaho Falls continues to attract new businesses and residents, and restaurants offering diverse, quality cuisine play a role in building the kind of vibrant community that draws families and working professionals to the region. For more on economic and community developments across the state, readers can visit Idaho News for statewide coverage.
What Comes Next
Trofi is currently open Monday through Thursday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., with an extended closing time of 10 p.m. on Fridays. The restaurant is located inside the Shilo Inn at 780 Lindsay Boulevard in Idaho Falls. As word continues to spread about the new eatery, owners David and Tara Rail are positioned to build a loyal local customer base in the competitive Idaho Falls dining market. Diners interested in Mediterranean cuisine now have a dedicated option in the heart of East Idaho.