It was raining so I decided to stop in for some clam chowder and salad. Amelie's did not disappoint. I travel to main yearly and eat clam chowder. I am no expert but I know this clam chowder is superb! Oh and that slice of bread? It was like a little crispy cloud of buttery goodness. I was only disappointed my husband wasn't there to share one of the seafood boils with. This would be a great date spot. One major tip if you go: save room for a slice of the brandy walnut cheesecake or get a slice to go. You will not regret it!!! read more

Amelies - Delicious clam chowder - Seafood Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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The young owner (also the chef) seems a nice guy but he is running a bad restaurant and our (one and done) experience was a miserable one for ambiance, service and food. My husband and I went in at lunchtime (same menu all day) because I read high praise for the schnitzel here on another site and some local radio personality called it "the coolest place ever". (Who ARE these people?) It wasn't planned destination dining, but we were near the Boise mall and and I remembered Amelie's was nearby. I should have know better (but hope springs eternal) because I knew the backstory here. Let's start with that. BACKSTORY: Amelie's is the second format for eatery (if at first you don't succeed...you know the rest of that maxim) by owner Jason Wang in a building that was once McGrath's Fish House (now defunct) and became O'Crab (chain franchise) and then with this owner Country Bay Bistro, a largely seafood boils kinda place in 2021'ish. That didn't work out (for all kinds of reasons) and earlier this year the owner announced a new name, Amelie's (after his wife), that he said would be a French focused food place, to quote him, "...bringing timeless flavors and elegant French charm to Boise." Remember that mission description. What could possibly go wrong in reimagining the cavernous space, with fishing dock and net'ish decor, in that Spectrum location with a seafood boil menu and making it ""...timeless flavors and elegant French charm" ? Turns out the answer is a lot can go wrong. I feel sorry for this owner who seems a good guy, but this bad eatery likely won't last long. SERVICE & VIBE: When we arrived at 12:45'ish, a dark haired young woman dressed in all tee and pants with dark hoodie (that seemed perhaps kitchen attire) was standing alongside the host-stand talking to a man who was seated on a bench drinking coffee. She looked at us as if surprised to see us enter and after a significant pause asked "Do you want a table?" We said we did. She led the way to the dining room, which had no lights on and where we were the only customers except for a man at the bar eating a small green salad (he was still there when we left an hour later), invited us to choose where we'd like to sit among the long tables (all topped with white butcher paper like a motif remaining from the seafood boil days) or step up booths along the walls and asked if we wanted to start with a beverage. (We declined.) A while later she returned to take our orders and left the big menus sitting in front of us. I moved them to the side of the table to get them out of our way (where they remained until the check was delivered). Some time later she returned with our food in three different trips from the kitchen. We didn't see her again until my husband walked out to the front desk (to find her on the phone) to tell her we were ready for our check. When she returned to the table to bring us the check (finally picking up the menus as she said "let me get these out of the way") she asked if we needed take-away boxes since there was a lot of food remaining on both plates. We declined. This was not a person trained in food service. Not her fault. That is a management issue to provide training. About 1:30'ish, towards the end of our meal, a man in an O'Crab shirt appeared from the kitchen and, from behind the bar, finally turned on the lights in the restaurant. French elegant charm this is not. FOOD & $: The menu has several seafood options, like fish and chips and some western Euro options like three kinds of schnitzel. Since the chicken form of this is the dish to which the other diner awarded high praise, this is what I ordered. Per the menu, I expected, "Crisp, golden-breaded cutlet...topped with a creamy mushroom sauce, melted mozzarella garnished with lemon and fresh herbs". What I received was a cutlet so cooked to smithereens that it was difficult to cut, a lettuce salad on the plate (not fresh herbs) with an off taste (as if dressing had gone bad), a lemon wedge and a thick brown'ish sauce that was inedible (delivered to table in gravy boat, no less). My husband didn't fare much better with his choice. The coating on the "crispy beer-battered halibut " fish and chips did not stick to it and while the white fish was flaky it was also tasteless, almost wet textured. The best part of both meals were the French fries and that was largely thanks to the ketchup to dunk them in. The total for the two dishes was just under $40 with tax. Low prices and low quality. NOTE: The owner also advertises this as an event and wedding venue. I am not kidding. PARKING: Private lot. ACCESSIBILITY: Accessible parking in front. Tables are standard height but so close together that it will be difficult for a wheelchair user to sit anywhere but on the end of the tables coming in. LOOKING FOR CLASSIC FRENCH FARE AND CHARM?: Bacquet's in Eagle is the place. read more

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The place is adorable and I love the beautiful teal lighting. There was an outside event going on with music. I only wish I had more time to enjoy it read more

Our family had excellent service, excellent food and reasonable prices. Definitely going back again read more

My personal experience here For my first time I have to say was pretty Good. I had the snow crab legs with roasted potatoes and corn on the cob segment. The dipping sauce was very tasty. As expected eating Snow Crab legs is work. It the crab scissors they supplied helped make it easy to extract. I'd order again I think. I tasted the halibut fish and chips and the portion of halibut was good and tasted great I didn't know it until afterwards that the charcuterie serving that was brought out was not on the menu but something they did just for us. I loved the meat, crackers and the cheese. The dates were nice additional as well. I had a Pinot Noir wine and it was pretty good. There was feedback about a beef dish that was returned as diners felt the meat was tough and fatty They were given credit for the meal and it was removed from their bill. There wasn't a full bar but I enjoyed the wine ( Pinot noir) I had. Others in my group had beer. The servers were delightful, attentive, accommodating and fun to interact with. Hopefully they remain in service as I'd like to give them another shot. Love to try the lobster next time and desserts. I highly recommend giving them a shot. PS. The decor is warm and homey feeling. Makes you feel Almost like being in your living room read more

Went early to dinner, made it in time for HH. For a mere $2.00 I enjoyed a vodka tea, actually had two. What a bargain. I had the halibut with fries, so yummy. Lightly breaded with a very large serving of fish. Came with steak fries that were also good. Would definitely order again, more than I could eat. My husband ordered the steak Fritas with fries, also good bit the halibut was better, I ended up taking some home as I could not eat it all. Service was excellent, and the venue is very nice, very clean. read more

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I love the house blend seafood boil. So much flavor, and it's a great dish to share because you can build it however your group wants! The owner is so sweet and the service is prompt. We went back again only two weeks later and had the exact same thing! read more

The food was absolutely amazing both times we've been in. The service was nice as well, they just mis charged us both times. First time was charged for a bottle of wine versus a glass, and then we were charged for double lobster. Both waiters were kind and corrected the mistake quickly and kindly. The atmosphere is also a beautiful place. read more

Amelies - Build your own seafood boil, lobster, Dungeness crab, mussels, clams, corn and potatoes - Seafood Near Me - Boise, Idaho

I have been here three times in the past two weeks- twice for lunch and one late afternoon with friends for happy hour. I've enjoyed halibut and fries as well clam chowder- all were generous portions and delicious! What was especially lovely was the environment- it's light yet somewhat elegant too. And we could enjoy our conversations. At happy hour, our group enjoyed the shrimp appetizer and salmon rellittes- also delicious. Jason tried a salmon croquette with us which was delightful. The waitress Kayla was lovely and timely with her service. Prices overall were very reasonable. I highly recommend! read more

I came in from the Hilton across the street with a $15 coupon, so I decided to give this place a try. I ordered the salmon, and what I received was disappointing -- a small piece of fish served over cabbage, as if they ran out of ingredients and just threw something together. I'm a seafood lover and have had clam chowder from all over, and this was by far the worst I've tried. It had no flavor at all; I actually had to add hot sauce just to make it edible. Based on the quality of the food, I can't see this place lasting long unless they make major improvements. They could honestly use a Gordon Ramsay-style wake-up call, because the food was nowhere near the standard it should be for the prices they charge. I wouldn't recommend this restaurant in its current state. read more

Amelies - Seafood Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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Good food, wonderful staff & owners, beautiful ambiance. Always a pleasure working with them on our events. I highly recommend Amelie's for any event or even a date night. read more

Amelies - 30th Wedding Anniversary - Seafood Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Great atmosphere, delicious food, had fish and chips, fish is halibut, very tasty. Excellent service. They even had live jazz on a Saturday, great group Top Mesa Jazz Group. read more

I've been here a few times and was always pleased with everything. Today however the server we usually have, who is always friendly, didn't even smile once. Made me sad for him. Service was still perfect he was just not himself. I have been raving to a friend about the fish and chips here. Finally got her in to try it and it wasn't anything like it had been the other times. Almost like I was in a different restaurant. So disappointed. The batter was thick and the grease was old.it smelled like the fair. So sorry they have gone downhill. The atmosphere was still wonderful. It was nice to have a quiet nice sit down place to go. read more

I have nothing negative to report about my experience at Amelie's. My wife and I were treated with respect (despite being severely underdressed) the service was amazing. Our server Deanna was fantastic and made our dining experience as pleasant and enjoyable as she could. The vibe at Amelie's was very comfy and relaxed despite being a high end dining experience. The lights were low enough to have a candle lit ambiance while also bright enough to see easily. Now finally the food, I was blown away by the quality and flavor the food had. I can't think of a way to explain it beyond the fact that it was the best seafood I've ever had. Bravo Amelie's, and we'll be back soon, read more

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I took my husband here for his birthday and was delightfully surprised at how much the decor had changed. We've seen this place change hands a few times now but we were very impressed. The decor and ambiance were just right and it was very quiet (of course it was 4pm on a Sunday...perfect time to go). We both ordered the All You Can Eat which included anything on the menu except for lobster or king crab, but everything else was included and we were very impressed with that. We had shrimp cocktail, oysters, the BEST clam chowder I've ever had (even had the clams in the shell), ribeye steak (which comes out sizzling on the metal plate so be careful when you order, if you like it medium order it medium rare, etc.), calamari, and scallops. Everything was amazing. One thing to be watchful of is that you can't take anything left to go, so be careful. I ate way too much but couldn't help it because it was all so good, but I felt horrible having to leave a good portion of my steak behind. Also, they have a Black Currant Cider that was amazing and I can't wait to go back, even if I only ordered that and their clam chowder soup. Our waitress was so helpful in assisting us in the ordering process and she had some great recommendations. We both agree that this is our new favorite place (it used to be Barbacoa) and we will definitely be back. read more

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Such a wonderful experience! Beautiful dining area and peaceful atmosphere/ music!! We got the poached salmon appetizer and it was one of the best appetizers we have ever had!! The shellfish plate was also super flavorful and the fish was hearty! Servers were very honest and helpful and helped pick the best items and made our experience perfect! Also very good prices for a seafood boil. They packaged our food for us and not to mention the food came out extremely fast!! We will be coming again to try the Sunday brunch and more dinner items for sure! read more

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I though this place so so incredible!! I want to say that it may newer or is struggling to get out because it is not super busy. The people and owners were so nice and educated. The restaurant was super clean as I watched people spot treat the tables. I had order the Shoreline Sizzler and I truly was so impressed with how good the food was. It did not take to long. I would come here again!! read more

Amelies - Seafood Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Perhaps Boise's best fine dining value. We are pretty particular foodies and Amelie's hit all the marks! The atmosphere and ambiance are so relaxing yet casually elegant. One of the only restaurants in Boise that plays their dinner music at the perfect level (a pet peeve). The Toasted Salmon Ceasar was the most perfectly crusted fish I have ever had on a bed of hearts of romaine with clouds of parmesan frisee and crisp fried kale. The Halibut and Chips was a huge filet with a crunchy crust and spicy Cajun fries. They cut their own fish and the portions are immense. And to top it off, they have $4.00 pints of craft beer right now! For some reason Boise hasn't discovered this gem. Get down there soon! read more

Wonderful Seafood with a modest-size menu . The Shrimp appetizer was delicious. My wife had the Snow Crab with corn-on-the-cob, yellow potatoes and French Bread (best in town according to her). I had the Shrimp Salad: lots of Large Shrimp, hard-boiled eggs and olives with a vinaigrette dressing (Yum). Service was excellent. Fast and well attended. Ambiance was relaxed, southern style, high vaulted ceilings. This was our first visit and we were very impressed. We'll be back. read more

Such a great for my daughter's rehearsal dinner. Pretty space, large private area, and the owners are the nicest people. The food was delicious- chicken fettuccine with salad and garlic bread. Great quality. They provided a sound system and the tables were all set up nicely. Easy to arrange. read more

Nice atmosphere, great drinks and make sure to try the #3 boil. Excellent service as well, count us as regulars! read more

Amelies - Pineapple cider by Two Towns - Seafood Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Great food, great service. We had a nice lunch here today!Recommend it to friends to taste! read more

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Came in for a late dinner tonight. It's nice that they close at 9 on Sundays. It's amazing how many restaurants in town close so early! We drove clear across town but after the delicious meal they served us, it was worth the drive! My daughter and I shared the Bay Treasures C. We got snow crab legs, mussels and shrimp. You can honestly share this meal with between 3 people. It comes with a lot of food! The potatoes were cooked perfectly. They were soft and so good when dipped in the Cajun sauce. The mussels were huge! The shrimp were a little small but they gave you your money's worth. The snow crab was fresh! They snapped right in half when you are cracking them. And the Cajun sauce was on point today! So yummy! As late as we came in, there were quite a few tables. Our server did a good job taking care of all of us! Making sure we're good, checking out drinks. I never noticed that they have quite a few big screen tvs so we were able to watch Monday night football! Overall, it was a fantastic dinner! read more

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3 stars. Took my wife here for dinner recently and while it certainly wasn't bad, I've had better seafood elsewhere. The shrimp was decent and the service was friendly enough, but the scallops lacked the fresh flavor I was hoping for. Prices were a little high for what you get. Overall, not a terrible experience, just not a place I'd rush back to with better seafood spots around. read more

Seafood is always so good Service is good And the restarsunt is beautiful Great for a date night read more

Everyone from the atmosphere, service, to the food was fantastic! Some of the better food I've had in the valley and would recommend this spot to anyone wanting to try new restaurants! read more

Amelies - Shrimp and steak Alfredo, Mac n cheese, and fish n chips - Seafood Near Me - Boise, Idaho

What a fantastic team! Fantastic fresh food. We had a bootle of Rose', Rockafeller Oyster, Pineapple Shrimp, Halibut Fish and Chips. Everything was served timely. It was fresh and great tasting. We had the place to ourselves as it was between lunch and dinner service. Our waiter Neil was fun and attentive. We will definitely go again and can't wait to see how they grow. Amelies herself is a sweet and caring host. A must try. read more

Amelies - Rockafeller Oyster - Seafood Near Me - Boise, Idaho

I ordered Halibut Fish and Chips. The served cod fish instead of halibut. Menu is not updated. They don't serve as many appetizers and entrees which are shown in menu they put on line. However, service was good. I give extra star for it read more

Mostly a seafood place with nautical decor, it used to be O'Crabs. The lack of customers was a little disconcerting, but the squeeze and I were already there so we stayed. Good selection of tap beers, but we stuck with water. She ordered the bagel with cream cheese and salmon while I ordered the shrimp platter with fries and steamed veggies. I didn't taste the bagel but she said it was good and fresh. The lettuce on the plate was pretty limpy. My platter was okay, the shrimp wasn't overcooked and had a tempura like batter on them. They were fairly warm. The broccoli, carrots and squash wasn't warm at all, but I do know broccoli gets cold faster than toes in the snow. The fries were lightly battered and tasted good, but they weren't hot at all. Just a guess, but it seemed like the fries and veggies were plated before the shrimp was cooked. Deanna did a decent job of taking care of us, though she seems new to the business. Overall it was okay and they are still probably going through growing pains. read more

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The service was great and food was outstanding. We started with the Crab Imperial Dip appetizer, then I went with the Levantine Schnitzel, and my partner chose the Dungeness Crab and Snow Crab. The prices were reasonable and worth the deliciousness and great service. We'll definitely return. I highly recommend Amelie's. read more

The food was delicious, our bad experience was the server. Service was fast passed, but they brought their personal feelings into things about the transgender community and it really put a bad spin on our experience. I'm sure if we had a different server things would have been better. read more

Amelies - Snow crab, green mussels, potatoes and corn - Seafood Near Me - Boise, Idaho

On my first visit with a friend, we both ordered the Halibut and Fries- amazingly large. Such that I had leftovers for the next day and they were as tasty as when freshly prepared. The environment was very nice for enjoying lunch and conversation with a friend. Service was excellent even though the staff were also serving a large group. We will return to sample other parts of the menu! read more

This is an amazing place for seafood boil. We tried the "D. Baie Tresor" and Halibut Fish & Chips. The boil portions were generous and the pricing was fair. The shrimp, snow crab, and clams tasted fresh and were seasoned so good! The halibut was delicious, flaky and perfectly cooked. Our server was also a delight. She checked on us regularly and was quick to respond to our requests (extra gloves, more water, etc.) Great experience all around! read more

Torn on this review. Gonna give it 3 start but could easily give it 2 starts. Overall a funky weird experience. Start with the food...it is ok...not great...not bad. We shared ribeye dinner and shrimp dinner. Shrimp was tempura battered which I enjoyed. The shrimp were large and there were 10 total which was surprising. Ribeye was seasoned well with the veggies underneath with kinda a teriyaki sauce which was not great. This is former McGrath's Fish House so seafood theme is throughout. A bunch of TVs throughout which was kind of annoying. Biggest compliment...menu is confusing. Choose this, then choose this, then choose that. Menus were dirty with handwritten prices scratched out over many of the previous prices. Won't visit again which is unfortunate since this place has potential. read more

Amelies - Shrimp platter. Coleslaw was awful but fries with Cajun seasoning were great. - Seafood Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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First time here but not the last time. This is a family run restaurant and they have a passion for their food and service. The food and service is top notch but they are struggling in getting more patrons to come in and enjoy what they have to offer. Try something new, bring your friends and family and enjoy a wonderful experience. Share the love and pass it on. This place is highly recommended by me. You can continue reading if you would like. My wife had Burre Blanc Salmon with potatoes, the sauce was prepared delicately with vegetables and herbs that soothed the pallet along with perfectly cooked salmon. The Halibut fish and chips serving size initially seemed small but it was packed with great texture of delicately breaded and flaky halibut and robust and perfectly seasoned chips. Then with just a few chips left I had to ask for a box. Very reasonably priced, packed full of great flavors, and servings will exceed your expectations! Not to mention, the high ceilings, great location and comfortable feel make this place a destination for a romantic evening by or to bring out the family and friends for the start of a night out. read more

The food was absolutely incredible! The strudel melted in my mouth, and the pasta was delightful. Everything was so flavorful, and I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a memorable meal. read more

Amelies - Seafood Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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Delicious boils. Loved my experience there! Great decor and great customer service. The venue to rent out for special occasions was decorated so beautifully! read more

This restaurant hasn't figured out its identity. It has sea food boil, German, Italian and is stated to be French restaurant. The server was delightful, the food was not great. read more

Interesting spot here. It was fairly busy when we went. Food was good, service was average. Ambiance is different, perhaps a little odd. Sort of fine dining with Muder She Wrote playing on the big screen TV.... I may go again. read more

Besides the excellent service & the delicious food served in abundance, the atmosphere was delightful. I'll be back & soon.