Bar Gernika ★ 4.3
Bar Gernika is Boise's quintessential Basque pub, serving solomo sandwiches, lamb dishes, and Basque chorizo on Capitol Boulevard since 1991.
OrderSolomo pork loin sandwich and a glass of kalimotxo
Bistros, trattorias, taverns and neighbourhood rooms: the mid-tier places where Boise actually eats.
Where to eat well, no fuss
Fork ★ 4.4
Fork is Boise's farm-to-table dining room on 8th Street, building every meal around Treasure Valley ingredients and pairing them with local craft beer.
OrderThe seasonal asparagus fritters and the locally sourced daily trout dish
Bittercreek Alehouse ★ 4.0
Bittercreek Alehouse on 8th Street pairs rotating Idaho and Northwest craft taps with a pub menu that uses locally sourced proteins and vegetables.
OrderLocal craft tap sampler and the locally sourced pub burger
Leku Ona ★ 4.2
Leku Ona on the Basque Block offers casual Basque dining on two outdoor patios, from pintxos at lunch to full lamb preparations and imported Basque wines.
OrderLamb stew with white beans and Txakoli white wine from the Basque Country
10 Barrel Brewing Co ★ 4.0
10 Barrel Brewing on Bannock Street is a full-service pub with a working brewery, serving house IPAs and lagers alongside a pub menu in BoDo.
OrderThe D1 Lager on draught and the smash burger with house-made pickles
The Reef ★ 3.9
The Reef is an island-themed two-storey restaurant next to the Basque Block, with Polynesian plates, creative cocktails, and a 350-seat rooftop patio.
OrderThai chicken tacos and a rooftop patio cocktail in summer
Kibrom's ★ 4.1
Kibrom's serves Ethiopian and Eritrean communal meals in Boise's west side, with injera flatbread and a combination platter of layered spice traditions.
OrderThe combination platter on injera with doro wat and misir (spiced red lentils)
The Basque Market ★ 4.2
The Basque Market has operated on Grove Street since 2000 as Boise's pintxos and paella destination, also selling imported Spanish wines and charcuterie.
OrderRotating pintxos at Pintxo Hour and the outdoor paella on Wednesdays and Fridays
Cottonwood Grille ★ 4.2
Cottonwood Grille on the Boise River patio is the go-to for a relaxed Northwest seasonal lunch or dinner with local trout and Idaho produce.
OrderIdaho rainbow trout prepared seasonally and a cocktail on the riverside patio
High Note Cafe ★ 4.1
High Note Cafe is Boise's dedicated plant-based kitchen downtown, making every item from scratch without freezers for its flavour-forward comfort food.
OrderLoaded Nachos and the Gyro wrap, made fresh with no freezers on site
Boise Fry Company ★ 3.9
Boise Fry Company makes Idaho potatoes the star, turning organic spuds into Belgian-style fries with house salt blends alongside bison and turkey burgers.
OrderBelgian fries with truffle salt and the bison burger on a local whole-wheat bun
Pie Hole ★ 3.8
Pie Hole is Boise's go-to late-night pizza counter on 8th Street, serving large New York-style slices by the piece from 11am until early morning on weekends.
OrderThe New York-style slice by the piece after midnight -- the late-night staple on 8th Street
Kabob House ★ 4.0
Kabob House serves halal Afghan and Persian dishes in west Boise, including fragrant basmati rice, grilled lamb kabobs, and warming Central Asian stews.
OrderThe lamb kabob over basmati rice with raita and house flatbread
Goldy's Breakfast Bistro ★ 4.1
Goldy's Breakfast Bistro has served breakfast in a historic downtown building since 1999, using local ingredients and scratch Hollandaise for Benedicts.
OrderEggs Benedict with house Hollandaise and the red flannel hash
Tucanos Brazilian Grill ★ 3.9
Tucanos brings the churrascaria rodizio to Boise's Entertainment District, with gaucho servers carving grilled meats tableside and a Brazilian salad bar.
OrderThe rodizio rotation -- start with garlic sirloin and pineapple on the skewer
Guido's Original New York Style Pizza ★ 3.9
Guido's is a Boise institution serving New York-style pizza by the pie and slice on 5th Street, known for large foldable slices and house tomato sauce.
OrderThe full New York-style pie with house tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella
Ansots Basque Chorizos ★ 4.0
Ansots Basque Chorizos makes chorizo from traditional recipes and serves them in sandwiches from a compact shop near the Basque Block, open for weekday lunch.
OrderThe chorizo sandwich on fresh bread with piquillo pepper sauce
Big Jud's ★ 3.8
Big Jud's is a Boise institution famous for one-pound hand-pressed burgers and a free-burger challenge that has tested local appetite since the 1960s.
OrderThe one-pound burger challenge or the double cheeseburger with Idaho fries
Barbacoa Grill ★ 4.2
Barbacoa Grill in southeast Boise serves prime steaks and Pacific seafood beside a pond, with a wine list covering Napa to the Rhone and blown-glass decor.
OrderKumamoto oysters and the Chilean sea bass with a glass from the California wine list
Raibu Sushi Bar ★ 4.4
Raibu Sushi Bar in the North End brings serious sushi technique to Boise, with a dedicated omakase counter and rice sourcing new to the Treasure Valley.
OrderThe omakase at the bar for the chef's-choice procession of nigiri and seasonal specials
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