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.
Order: Idaho rainbow trout prepared seasonally and a cocktail on the riverside patio
The Basque Market is a basque restaurant in Downtown, Boise.
The Basque Market has operated on Grove Street since 2000 as Boise's pintxos and paella destination, also selling imported Spanish wines and charcuterie.
Editorially verified June 24, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Must order: Rotating pintxos at Pintxo Hour and the outdoor paella on Wednesdays and Fridays
Address: 608 W Grove St, Boise, ID 83702
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.
Order: Idaho rainbow trout prepared seasonally and a cocktail on the riverside patio
High Note Cafe is Boise's dedicated plant-based kitchen downtown, making every item from scratch without freezers for its flavour-forward comfort food.
Order: Loaded Nachos and the Gyro wrap, made fresh with no freezers on site
Boise Fry Company makes Idaho potatoes the star, turning organic spuds into Belgian-style fries with house salt blends alongside bison and turkey burgers.
Order: Belgian fries with truffle salt and the bison burger on a local whole-wheat bun
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.
Order: The New York-style slice by the piece after midnight -- the late-night staple on 8th Street
Goldy's Breakfast Bistro has served breakfast in a historic downtown building since 1999, using local ingredients and scratch Hollandaise for Benedicts.
Order: Eggs Benedict with house Hollandaise and the red flannel hash
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.
Order: Idaho rainbow trout prepared seasonally and a cocktail on the riverside patio
High Note Cafe is Boise's dedicated plant-based kitchen downtown, making every item from scratch without freezers for its flavour-forward comfort food.
Order: Loaded Nachos and the Gyro wrap, made fresh with no freezers on site
Boise Fry Company makes Idaho potatoes the star, turning organic spuds into Belgian-style fries with house salt blends alongside bison and turkey burgers.
Order: Belgian fries with truffle salt and the bison burger on a local whole-wheat bun
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.
Order: The New York-style slice by the piece after midnight -- the late-night staple on 8th Street
Kabob House serves halal Afghan and Persian dishes in west Boise, including fragrant basmati rice, grilled lamb kabobs, and warming Central Asian stews.
Order: The lamb kabob over basmati rice with raita and house flatbread
Goldy's Breakfast Bistro has served breakfast in a historic downtown building since 1999, using local ingredients and scratch Hollandaise for Benedicts.
Order: Eggs Benedict with house Hollandaise and the red flannel hash