Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in Idaho

OpenTable

Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for the best restaurants that are the best neighborhood gems in Idaho? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Apples Bar & Grill

4.9

4.9 (65)

$30 and under

Grill

Ketchum

About the restaurant

After years of owning both Apple's and Bigwood Grill, our family will be extending to year-round service. We will also be combining the communities' favorite fresh dishes of Bigwood Grill.

Top review

MichelleKVIP

Dined on Oct 4, 2024

Outstanding on all fronts!!! Service, ambiance and food all spectacular!! We will be back!!

Ragazza Di Bufalo- Donnelly

4.9

4.9 (964)

$30 and under

Italian

McCall

About the restaurant

Local and Tourists agree that Ragazza Di Bufalo in Donnelly Idaho is a top favorite restaurant in Valley County, serving Creative Italian Cuisine, Chef Steve Topple is always creating new and exciting dishes and changes menu frequently keeping signature dishes such as Slow Braised Short Rib, Lobster Linguine and Shellfish Manicotti, plus many other items including an incredible selection of excellent noteworthy wines.

Daily specials available and also our signature family hour menu from 4:30pm to 6pm featuring $16.50 entree's.

Top review

Melva

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

Lovely dinner celebrating our anniversary. Julie, our waitress was attentive and made our meal very special.

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4.9

4.9 (613)

$31 to $50

Global, International

Hailey

About the restaurant

Welcome To TUNDRA Restaurant. Join us for dinner Wednesday thru Sunday!!!

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LeeAnneVIP

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

Tundra is one of our favorite restaurants in the valley and our experience Thursday night was another one. Dawson is a fabulous server, the new chef is wonderful. Our meals were all outstanding as was the wine.

Ten/6

4.9

4.9 (211)

$31 to $50

Creole / Cajun / Southern

Coeur d'Alene

About the restaurant

The Ten/6 family would like to welcome everyone back to our Wonderland as we embark on creating our new home for all that are curious. We’ve spent four years planning the next chapter of our story, and we thank you for all the love and support from our community, we’re thrilled to announce we are open!

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CathleenVIP

Dined 2 days ago

A fun place to go for a festive celebration. Love their beignets! Perfect seating as we had two littles with us and they were well situated. Thank you for another fun brunch!

Smokin' Fins | Idaho Falls

4.8

4.8 (180)

$30 and under

American

Idaho Falls

About the restaurant

Smokin Fins is a regional restaurant concept featuring a unique menu that blends ocean-fresh seafood, sushi and house smoked specialties such as prime rib and slow smoked pork. Smokin Fins truly is the food and beverage destination with something for everyone. Please note that we reserve a large portion of our restaurant for walk ins only, please contact us directly with any questions about availability.

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Trent

Dined on Nov 21, 2024

Awesome as always, Jayden was our waiter again, he was amazing and the food was perfect as usual.

Vintage 61 Wine Bar & Kitchen

4.8

4.8 (312)

$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.

Top review

David

Dined 7 days ago

Another great evening at Vintage 61. I enjoyed the elk tenderloin and my wife the halibut. A Carmenere from Chile was recommended with the elk and Frank Family (California) chardonnay with the halibut. Both excellent recommendations and complimented the respective dishes. Jessica was our server and made sure everything was to our expectations. Looking forward to our next visit.

The Melting Pot - Boise

4.7

4.7 (1074)

$50 and over

Fondue

Boise

About the restaurant

At the Melting Pot we specialize in fun and interactive four-course fondue dinners, great for every occasion. The fondue experience begins with a savory cheese fondue prepared tableside, followed by your choice of fresh salad. For the main event, choose from a wide variety of tantalizing meats, seafood, and fresh vegetables, certain to please even the most particular of palates. Then cook them tableside in one of our savory broths or even in traditional oil. All of our entrée selections are paired with our famous house dipping sauces, including the garden fresh green goddess, our sweet teriyaki glaze, and the tangy ginger plum sauce. And just when you think it couldn't get better, the grand finale: a choice of decadent chocolate fondues presented with a platter of sweet bits for dipping.

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Richard

Dined 2 days ago

Dinner was great. It’s a fun experience for sure. There was a large office Christmas party that got a bit rowdy but the staff made up for it by offering to move us for the dessert portion (the group quieted down by then) and threw in some extras to make up for the noise and the time it took to get our entrees.

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Experience

♥️ Deluxe Lover's Experience

Experience

🫕New Year's Eve Gold Experience

Experience

✨New Year's Eve Diamond Experience

Vincenzo Trattoria - Idaho

4.7

4.7 (336)

$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 6 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

The SnakeBite

4.6

4.6 (33)

$30 and under

American

Idaho Falls

About the restaurant

The SnakeBite Restaurant is located in heart of historic downtown Idaho Falls. Voted one of the top restaurants in the area, The SnakeBite is a local favorite for burgers and brews. Family owned and operated since 1994. Part of the 100 Proof Hospitality group, Idaho Falls’ Top of Mind Hospitality Experience.

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Jenn

Dined on Nov 21, 2024

The Fish Tacos were so delish and that House Salad is a reason itself to come back. We were seated quickly and the wait staff was pleasant and interactive. Definitely will be returning

Blue Bench Brunchette

4.0

4 (184)

$30 and under

Breakfast

Boise

About the restaurant

Blue Bench Brunchette arises from the search for new ideas to improve by inventing high quality tasty recipes. Our goal for Blue Bench Brunchette is to guarantee the best brunch for you!

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Jason

Dined on Nov 24, 2024

Food and services was great! We were seated next to a group of very loud drunk ladies. It was fun to watch them enjoy themselves but it was hard for us to enjoy our own conversation.

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