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Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Idaho

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that have the most vibrant bar scenes 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!


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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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The Ram Restaurant
4.8
4.8 (892)
$50 and over
Contemporary French / American
Sun Valley
About the restaurant
Sun Valley’s original restaurant, The Ram has been warming and welcoming diners since 1937. This rustic-yet-elegant dinner house has been recently modernized, while still preserving its historic charm. Pianist Larry Harshbarger brings a classic ambiance to the room with gentle melodies played on our resident baby grand piano. Travel back in time with the nightly “Heritage Menu”—a series of historic dishes such as pork tenderloin schnitzel, Hungarian goulash, and the famous Ram fondue—resurrected from the restaurant’s long and storied culinary tradition.

A credit card is required to hold your reservation. Should your plans change, please let us know at least 24 hours in advance. Last minute cancellations and no shows may be charged $25 per person.

Holiday reservations are not available online, but can be made by calling our guest center at 208.622.2800.
Top review
LisaVIP
Dined on Dec 14, 2024
Excellent food, service, ambience and pisno by Larry! Gorgeous setting that captures the beauty, charm and history of Sun Valley!
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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.
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Vintage 61 Wine Bar & Kitchen
4.8
4.8 (313)
$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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Philip
Dined 1 day ago
Amazing dinner Halibut perfect as wine pairing Best staff and owners!
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Ling & Louie's Asian Bar and Grill-Boise
4.8
4.8 (209)
$30 and under
Asian
Boise
About the restaurant
In addition to being voted "Boise's Best" Asian Fusion and Gluten Free Restaurant in 2024. Ling & Louie's Asian Bar and Grill offers a fun and unique dining experience, perfect for those seeking Modern Asian Cuisine with American Flair. Our chefs blend traditional Asian cooking techniques with innovative approaches to deliver bold, crave-worthy flavors inspired by Chinese, Thai, Japanese, and American cuisine. From wok-fired dishes to fusion-inspired favorites, there's something for every palate.

With a lively atmosphere, a creative bar menu, and friendly service, Ling & Louie's offers signature cocktails, craft beers, and hand-selected wines that perfectly complement our dishes. Whether you're joining us for Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour, or our exciting Weekend Brunch, Ling & Louie's redefines the expectations for an Asian restaurant experience.
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Daniel
Dined on Dec 6, 2024
Sushi was fresh and flavorful, lettuce wraps were amazing and the staff couldn’t be any friendlier.
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Trillium
4.6
4.6 (693)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Boise
About the restaurant
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Trillium offers a locally-inspired, regionally sourced American menu that favors classic tastes and chic presentations, allowing the food — comprised of fresh fish, grass-fed beef, and local organic produce — to take center stage.

Join us for Happy Hour in Trillium every week, Sunday through Thursday from 4pm to 6pm with half off appetizers and $4 well drinks and draft beers!

Enjoy complimentary valet parking for up to 3 hours when you dine. Trillium also provides complimentary wireless internet access, and a private dining room that may be reserved upon request. Seasonal outdoor dining options are also available.


Top review
Suzanne
Dined on Nov 21, 2024
Bri and staff were fabulous! I highly recommend! Everything was delicious!!
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Fork - Boise
4.6
4.6 (4235)
$30 and under
American
Boise
About the restaurant
Fork - Boise offers cuisine inspired from the Northwest region using the finest and freshest locally sourced seasonal ingredients. Fork also offers hand-crafted cocktails, a large selection of regional beers and award winning wine list in a rustic yet very warm, welcoming setting. Fork is open for lunch and dinner daily and offers brunch Saturday and Sunday.
Top review
OpenTable Diner
Dined 2 days ago
The dining room was festive with holiday decor. Food was very fresh, creative and beautifully presented. Friendly and efficient service from our server, Dylan. Was a lovely experience for our family to celebrate before the holidays.
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Red Feather Lounge
4.5
4.5 (1070)
$30 and under
Contemporary French / American
Boise
About the restaurant
At Red Feather Lounge the focus is on craft cocktails, along with side by side companion Bittercreek Alehouse the partner restaurants also feature Boise's deepest collection of rare beer and wine. The menu is focused on the Treasure Valley and the Magic Valley's abundant local farm scene and the culinary team follows the seasons with weekly changes to highlight the regions' best products. Located in the heart of downtown Boise, the feel is upscale and the culture is so casual even cowboy hats are welcome.
Top review
Sarah
Dined on Dec 7, 2024
Always delicious with a lovely ambiance. One of the best in Boise.
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Acero Boards & Bottles
4.5
4.5 (278)
$30 and under
Italian
Boise
About the restaurant
Acero Bottles & Boards is now open!
Whether you're looking for your new favorite lunch spot, a special date night, or the best happy hour in town, Acero has you covered. Our specialities include our unique bruschetta boards, upscale flatbreads, and broad selection of craft cocktails, unique wines, and crisp draft beer. WIth a large selection of quality, shareable plates, there is something on the menu for everyone to enjoy.
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Kathleen
Dined 4 days ago
It was such a fun place to meet for a late lunch/happy hour. The ambiance was great, not too loud. The food and wine were good too.
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Baraboo Supper Club
4.5
4.5 (173)
$31 to $50
American
Boise
About the restaurant
Welcome to Baraboo Supper Club, where traditions begin, and good times never end. Here is your introduction to Boise’s newest supper club, where you’ll be greeted with warm hospitality and a bartender who’s already mixing up an Old Fashioned. With prime rib, relish trays, and boozy ice cream on the menu, it’s the perfect place to start your night, end your night, or make your whole night.
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Robert
Dined 1 day ago
We were celebrating our wedding anniversary and had a wonderful time. Tamara our server was really attentive and friendly. The two hostesses at the front and our server wished us a happy anniversary and gave us a small card which was a nice touch of detail. The cocktails were excellent, and the food was plentiful and delicious. We will be back!
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