Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Boise

OpenTable

Updated December 05, 2024

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Chandlers Steakhouse

4.8

4.8 (5341)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Boise

About the restaurant

Chandler’s is a locally-owned, upscale dinner house specializing in prime steaks and jet-fresh seafood located in Hotel 43 in beautiful downtown Boise. Enjoy a craft cocktail, including the famous Ten Minute Martini, or a glass from our award-winning wine list. Featuring live jazz every night and complimentary valet parking. Chandlers is the recipient of the DiRona award which recognizes distinguished restaurants of North America and is the Treasure Valley's only Forbes Travel Guide Recommended Restaurant. The wine list features over 700 selections and 30 wines by the glass, and we have been recognized by Wine Spectator for our wine list every year, including four consecutive years earning the Best Award of Excellence.
***Construction Update***
Road work has resumed, restricting access to Chandlers from Grove and 10th. We will continue to provide complimentary valet service, accessible via 10th from Front St. The Parking Garage will remain open if you prefer to self park.

Top review

Raul

Dined 3 days ago

We’ve been dining at Chandlers for 5 years now. It is every bit as outstanding as it was the first time we were here. That speaks volumes! We will be clients forever. Food quality, cocktails quality, service quality, entertainment quality are unmatched. You pay for what you get as the saying goes. Chandlers is worth the value!

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Popular dish

classic chocolate soufflé

4.9

4.9 (546)

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

Caldwell

About the restaurant

Join us and our cider maker Clay Erskine and our head chef Josie Erskine, for an incredible culinary experience. Situated in the sunny slopes of Caldwell, Idaho, we offer unique farm-to-table cuisine. We grow 20 acres of 800+ varieties of fruits, vegetables, and flowers as well as working with numerous local family farms to make all of this possible. We believe land that produces food is sacred and the hands that raise food are blessed. Unforgettable cuisine and over 10 delectable hard apple ciders made right here on our farm. Join us on our farm overlooking the Owyhee Mountains for a sustainable, exhilarating experience you'll want to recreate over and over again.

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Mary

Dined on Nov 24, 2024

I had an incredible experience at Peaceful Belly. The farm-to Fork concept truly shines with seasonal dishes that burst with freshness. The cozy rustic atmosphere just adds to the charm.

Ruth's Chris Steak House - Boise

4.8

4.8 (1850)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Boise

About the restaurant

Start your evening the Ruth’s Chris way – over a mouth-watering filet. Sit back and enjoy the most tender, extra-thick, hand-cut Steak you’ve ever tasted - served "sizzling" in butter on a 500 degree plate. Our extensive a la carte menu features fresh seafood, a variety of vegetable dishes, and delicious Idaho potato selections. Our menu is expertly paired with our award-winning wine list. Enjoy our warm, elegant atmosphere and Ruth’s Chris genuine hospitality. Dinner is served nightly, reservations are suggested and private dining in our state-of-the-art media equipped rooms is one call away. Happy Hour is available in our bar area only, and reservations are not accepted. Happy Hour is all open seating and seating may be limited or unavailable based on evening dinner reservations. Please call us if you have any questions regarding Happy Hour.
Ruth's Chris Steak House- Boise is independently owned and locally operated. We look forward to serving you soon!

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Lori

Dined 1 day ago

Great place for a birthday dinner! Service was excellent.

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4.9

4.9 (2430)

$30 and under

Italian

Boise

About the restaurant

ÀLAVITA is all about fresh pasta and local ingredients—from Agnolotti to Tortellini to Garganelli, Linguini to Pappardelle—created freshly every day using Northwest flour and local eggs. A restaurant whose name means “to life,” (Well actually two words– ‘alla’ ‘vita’ –that we put together to create one) ÀLAVITA is a great place for celebrating life with good friends and family alike. We offer craft cocktails, open kitchen and a warm, welcoming setting in the heart of Downtown Boise.

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Ellen

Dined 3 days ago

We had a great dinner tonight. Excellent drinks, food and service. The seafood dishes were fresh and delicious. Our server was friendly, fun, and attentive. We’ll definitely be back.

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Kyoto Sushi & Japanese Steakhouse

4.7

4.7 (244)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Boise

About the restaurant

Kyoto has become Treasure Valley's favorite Teppanyaki/Hibachi and Sushi restaurant for over 30 years. The chefs demonstrate their skills while cooking from-scratch meals for you table-side and the staff make you feel right at home. Come join us in our new beautifully remodeled restaurant.

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Maitland

Dined 7 days ago

Everything about our experience was tops! Food, chef, and atmosphere were great! Can’t wait to go back!

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Experience

All You Can Eat Sushi

Experience

Hibachi - Tableside Chef Dinner

Vincenzo Trattoria - Idaho

4.7

4.7 (337)

$30 and under

Italian

Boise

About the restaurant

From Naples to Santa Monica to Boise: the same passion for food.

A few words from the owner:

In 1969, I arrived in Los Angeles and I immediately noticed that the food served was much different tasting than the food that my family prepared in Italy. Upon questioning the restaurant owner regarding the non-traditional meals we were serving, I was told the food must be made according to American taste.

My commitment to you: I pledge to bring an authentic Italian dining experience, demonstrating the same passion I’ve had since the beginning.

Sincerely, Vincenzo

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Shirley

Dined 7 days ago

Food was outstanding. New owners, same delicious menu, more bread allowed! Restaurant had a very large party arrive before us so I thought the food service would be slower but it was not! Everything arrived quickly and fresh. Looking forward to our next visit!

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Popular dish

Caprese

Popular dish

Spaghetti alla Carbonara

Popular dish

Spaghetti alla Vincenzo

TERROIR Bistro

4.8

4.8 (59)

$31 to $50

Comfort Food

Boise

About the restaurant

Enjoy seasonal sustainable cooking, from humanely raised farm ingredients

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Betsy

Dined 3 days ago

Wonderful classic bistro menu with a local twist using locally produced ingredients from nearby growers.

3 Horse Ranch Vineyards

4.8

4.8 (543)

$30 and under

Winery

Eagle

About the restaurant

3 Horse Ranch Vineyards is located in the Eagle Foothills of the Snake River Valley AVA near Eagle, Idaho. In 2021, 3 Horse Ranch Vineyards built a new full production winery including under-ground barrel rooms and the Ranch House restaurant. The Ranch House is a unique experience featuring a scratch kitchen where you can enjoy casual dining and our beautiful Estate wines. Truly a destination.

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Sean

Dined on Dec 14, 2024

Incredible dining experience. Got our group of 8 in last minute & it was the most beautiful & incredible meal. Intimate setting, cozy with the fireplace, & just top notch. Lily was our server & she was incredible. Have always loved this restaurant & vineyard for lunch/brunch but dinner was next level. Thank you so much for the wonderful night.

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Experience

Private Wine Tasting

KIN

4.9

4.9 (610)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Boise

About the restaurant

Join us in our Wednesday through Saturday for our reservation-only five-course tasting menu, featuring a prix fixe meal with curated beverage pairings. The menu changes every five weeks and no course is ever repeated. The regular menu price is $115 per person, and the pairing is $40 per person. On Friday and Saturdays at 6:15 pm, we offer our standard menu, while the 9 pm service is known as Supper Club. Supper Club features an unpublished menu for $115, including beverage pairings.

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David

Dined on Dec 6, 2024

This is a special restaurant for Boise. It is as much art as dining. The creativity of the dishes, both in terms of their content and presentation is remarkable. So much thought and work must go into each menu… it’s a great experience worth the splurge. Highly recommend it.

Vintage 61 Wine Bar & Kitchen

4.8

4.8 (314)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Meridian

About the restaurant

CHRISTMAS EVE RESERVATIONS--PLEASE CALL THE RESTAURANT FOR AVAILABILITY

Don't forget to make your Special Event Reservations for the Holidays.
We now feature Black Canyon Ranch Elk and Brown Family Bison.

Wednesday & Thursday nights we offer Wine and Food Pairings that change each week. Please follow us on Instagram for details.
Music inside on Thursday and Saturday nights 630-830 pm. Please check out the Events page on our Website for specific performers.
Happy Hour Tuesday-Saturday---first two hours we are open.
Dinner is served until 8pm Tuesday-Thursday and until 9pm Friday and Saturday. Beverages are available until closing time or when the last person is "kicked out".

If you would like to make a reservation for 6 + please call the restaurant.

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Kristy

Dined 1 day ago

The food was amazing. It’s a very nice quiet environment for dinner. The service is really really good. I took a very good friend to dinner and I think I will take my husband next time! Really nice and impressive.

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