About Anderson Reserve
Anderson Reserve is a family-owned business, Restaurant/Butcher Shop inspired by Paul Anderson’s Grandfather, Paul Anderson Sr. whom started his butcher shop in Colorado in the 1975 (Anderson Beef Company) . After moving from Colorado in 2015, October 2019, Anderson Reserve opened their doors in, Sweet Idaho, to the public. The “At Home” feeling you get at Anderson Reserve mixed with Fine Dining foods and friendly service makes the perfect combination for the quaint town of Sweet Idaho. Paul’s Father and Mother Dennis (Master Butcher) and Phemia wait at the doors to greet you as you enter. Paul and Samantha (Owners) will walk from table to table greeting as many guests as they can to make sure your night has been special. The moto “Come as a Customer Leave as a Friend” is shown with pride with every Guest.
Butcher Shop History
In 1947, Paul's Grandfather (Paul Anderson Sr.) finished high school and began working on the loading dock for Swift Meat Company in Colorado. During his breaks, he would head inside to learn what he could about the trade of meat cutting and eventually learned enough to be the lead cutter, setting off a steady progression of learning and advancing through the entire industry. By 1975, he was ready to do it on his own and that year, he founded the Anderson Boneless Beef Co. with his three sons.
Anderson Beef started out focusing on quantity, fulfilling contracts for suppliers to McDonald’s, as well as one of the largest hot dog manufacturers in the nation. But as time went on, they transitioned to higher quality cuts, serving restaurants and hotels. In their most wholesome days, they serviced 5,000 restaurants per week.
After the passing of Paul Anderson Sr. (Paul's Grandfather) in 2003, followed by his wife in 2006, the family business was in disarray with each of the three sons desiring a different future. The next year, the family business was sold.
Having learned butchery under my father’s guidance, I wanted to continue the family tradition and started Anderson Reserve in 2009. My goal was to make our meats available to the general public, both online and in retail.
My grandfather had always dreamed of having a retail store, and I’m humbled to make it a reality in Sweet, Idaho. The design of the barn takes our family’s tradition to a new level, where our fine meats can be enjoyed in an extraordinary atmosphere.
-Paul Anderson
Anderson Beef started out focusing on quantity, fulfilling contracts for suppliers to McDonald’s, as well as one of the largest hot dog manufacturers in the nation. But as time went on, they transitioned to higher quality cuts, serving restaurants and hotels. In their most wholesome days, they serviced 5,000 restaurants per week.
After the passing of Paul Anderson Sr. (Paul's Grandfather) in 2003, followed by his wife in 2006, the family business was in disarray with each of the three sons desiring a different future. The next year, the family business was sold.
Having learned butchery under my father’s guidance, I wanted to continue the family tradition and started Anderson Reserve in 2009. My goal was to make our meats available to the general public, both online and in retail.
My grandfather had always dreamed of having a retail store, and I’m humbled to make it a reality in Sweet, Idaho. The design of the barn takes our family’s tradition to a new level, where our fine meats can be enjoyed in an extraordinary atmosphere.
-Paul Anderson
The Barn
An Exquisite Market Experience: a peaceful, rural atmosphere with high quality and private reserve meats, wines, cheeses, and spices.
The Barn at Anderson Reserve is a combined custom butchery, market, and tasting experience. Whether you are searching for that hard-to-find specialty cut or stopping in to choose from our perfectly portioned pre-cut selections, our hand-crafted meats are sure to be the talk of the table. During your stay, enjoy a glass of wine and allow us to recommend pairings that excite your culinary desires.
About The Cigar Silo
Immerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind experience at our "speak easy"-like Cigar and Whiskey Lounge, cleverly nestled within five granary silos. Whether you choose to unwind in our refined lounge area or enjoy the panoramic views from our patio, our rare and limited spirits bar promises to transport you to a world of refined tastes and unparalleled enjoyment.
The Owners, Paul and Samantha Designed and Built this impressive Lounge.
Samantha's construction background aided in the buildout of the cedar in the humidor, the face of the bar counter, the preparation of all of the rough-sawn wood used for the finishes and the flooring and the design layout.
Paul's self taught knowledge of construction (the restaurant build) showed to be extremely useful with the design and the buildout of the bar shelving and lights, the wall coverings, the wine tree, and parts of the flooring.
Together, Paul and Samantha created something that cannot be replicated. The unbelievable views, peaceful environment, occasional wildlife, beautiful landscaping, amazing food, and the hard to beat whiskey selection truly make this a unique experience.