Everything from the ambiance, staff and food was absolutely amazing. We will definitely be back.

We loved every minute of this experience! We were greeted by Michelle Bacquet, the owner. She was charming and so sweet. We mentioned it was our first time visiting and they really rolled out the red carpet from there. We met our waiter at the bar and he helps us choose a glass of wine. I enjoyed a chilled glass of Vouvray and my husband loved his glass of Les Janelle Cabernet Sauvignon. They were offering a Prime Rib and the Veal Saltimbocca as their specials. I got the Veal which was presented with fresh mozzarella and crisped prosciutto in a lemon sauce with a side of handmade fettuccini noodles and cooked asparagus and carrot. I was wowed by the flavor of this sauce and was pleasantly surprised by the generous amount of veal offered on the plate! Definitely worth the price, I was so full. My husband enjoyed their Duck Confit which was cooked in a red wine base, served with Au gratin potatoes and cooked asparagus and carrots. He also had a generous helping of duck that included a thigh and a drumstick, well worth the price for us. I had a salad (not pictured) and loved the balsamic on top, it was sweet and did not overpower the dressing. We also had the Porcini Purses which were served hot and they were delicious and also had dabs of balsamic for us to indulge in. Lastly we had the chocolate mousse to share and it was very airy and tasted like a rich chocolate Ghirardelli brownie but in a light pudding texture. We loved it! Every ounce of this experience was worth it, and we decided we will be back, and with more guests. Thank you for your hospitality and delicious food. read more

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I've been for lunch and dinner many times, but I've never written a review. The food is always amazing, and the service is great, very attentive but never overbearing. We had friends stop in on their way through and we had an impromptu late lunch. We had croque madame, duck confit, beef stroganoff, and French dip. It was all delicious. Our friends eat all over the world, and they have told us every time we've talked to them since that is one of the best meals they've had anywhere. read more

Everything was delicious, service impeccable, can't say enough about the quality of the cuisine here. 3 in our party, and everyone was so impressed. My sis and brother in law are true connoisseurs of fine dining, and they raved about the food. The chef-owner was so gracious and came out to say thank you and goodbye. Now that is service! Must visit for a wonderful dining experience!!!! read more

Have frequented this incredible place many times over the last couple of years and every visit has been amazing. Their escargot is second to none. The French onion soup is superb. We usually try a different main dish each time and have never been disappointed. Chef Franck and his wife Michelle are very hospitable and accommodating, once inviting us into his kitchen to observe the preparation of fresh Maine Lobster. We recently enjoyed my son and daughter-in-laws wedding reception dinner here and had a great memorable evening. The service was excellent especially for a group this large. Thank you and your staff for an amazing night. read more

The best always! The food and service is over the top especially the Escargot! Truly amazing

Took my family here for dinner, it took 2 hours to get food, the owner was INCREDIBLY rude to her staff openly and in front of us. She is extremely off putting. The restaurant is fine, but the ownership lacks basic human decency. I would avoid this restaurant at all costs. read more

What can I say beyond SIMPLY FANTASTIC! I live in Salt Lake City. I travel to Boise about every 45-90 days. I do so mainly to eat at Bacquets. Yes, we drive 350 miles each way to go to dinner at Bacquets. I have traveled the world extensively. I love French food. I love escargot. Now, my wife's escargot is the best in the world. Che MuthaFuckah Franck's are second best. Every time we go, the service is impeccable, the atmosphere is amazing, when there has been live music it fit the ambience perfectly. I always look forward to heating the specials. Last visit I had the veal saltimbocca, which was the special. It did not disappoint as it stayed in line with the excellence of everything Franck does. Two visits ago I was there to enjoy the Clam Chowder....sheesh, I'm picky about Clam Chowder. It was the best I've had. 3 days after my Mom died in September of 2022, my Dad flew in from Montana, I rode in from Salt Lake City, and my wife flew in from Colorado, JUST so we could have dinner and a bottle of Rosè Dom Perignon. It would have been the perfect meal for my Mom. Ok, I'm rambling. Bacquets is in the top 5 best restaurants, not in Boise, but the world. Go there now. You will feel like family. It's amazing. read more

Hands down one of the best French restaurants I've been. The escargot is to die for! A definite must to try. We were told the recipe was originally grandma's recipe and has 16-18 ingredients. Next up was the beef stroganoff and duck. While both were delicious the beef stroganoff hit all the rights spots. For dessert we had the croissant bread pudding. I'm normally not a bread pudding fan but I made an exception for this one! read more

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Deeply impressed from the moment we walked in. We haven't been to Bacquets since well before the pandemic (years). The place expanded and looks amazing. It's like walking in a French restaurant on the Champs de Laison. From the moment we walked in we were greeted fast and service was impeccable. Often 2 waiters and the owner would check on us. We had both specialties: a seafood pasta served and a seared sole with potatoes and veggies. The service I can't say enough of. I haven't had service like this in Eagle, in Boise, hell even through the PNW as I lived in Seattle. This is the best restaurant in Eagle for fine dining... full stop. They out do a lot of existing and failed restaurants: Coynes. Crave, Bella Aquila, even Barbacoa. Matter of fact I'd prefer not to even give such a stellar review since I'd like it all to myself. read more

I don't think I have ever had such bad quiche! It wasn't even like quiche because it was so thin and hardly any bacon.

My parents selected Bacquet's while visiting. This French restaurant was okay overall. The decor feels a bit overdone and dated, which takes away from the ambiance rather than adding to it. The food was fine--nothing particularly memorable or standout, but not bad either. Service was on the slow side, though not unfriendly. The wine selection is decent and pairs well with the menu, but note that there's no full bar. If you're in the area and craving French cuisine, it might do the trick, but it's not a place I'd go out of my way to visit again. read more

Delicious and authentic French food. Love the seafood platter down to every bite. They have a nice beer selection for those of us who don't like wine. Love the ambiance in this restaurant- decorated super cute with great lighting. The owners are super nice and have always had great service here. Happy to have such an awesome place walking distance from our house. read more

This place deserves beyond 5 stars! We were at a loss for words over this absolutely incredible food. I don't think you can find food this amazing elsewhere in the treasure valley. We can't wait to go back! read more

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Bacquet's is indisputably one of the Treasure Valley's finer restaurants. Our area falls so short on high-end eateries. The lengths Bacquet's goes to deliver exquisite cuisine in an upscale fashion is not only appreciated but respected. Let's get down to business: My husband and I began our luxurious evening with a bottle of 2016 Chateau Blaignan Médoc ($48.00 a bottle, 55% Cabernet Sauvignon & 45% Merlot). I've only recently jumped on the Red Blend bandwagon (YES that's a thing), so my judgement is soft for now. But I can say I did enjoy each sip and the extra bite of flavor it provided. For appetizers, my husband ordered the French Onion Soup ($15.00). The menu accurately describes it as the "best you have never had in your life." The soup itself came covered by a thick layer of cheese that delivered an oh-so-freaking-satisfying cheese pulls. The taste was fantastic! A lot of flavor but not too onion-y. By far, best version of this soup I have ever had in my life. My adventurous self ordered the Escargot de ma Grand-Mere ($15.00), a Bacquet family recipe. Who knew snails could be so delectable! These were every bit as good as Escargot I've eaten in France and Germany. Truly authentic and a treat you can find this here in Boise. Moving along, we were getting full so agreed to share the Jambalaya (large black tiger prawns, andouille sausage, chicken, fresh vegetables sautéed in a deep, rich sauce with a piece of creole spices. Served with a blend of basmati and wild rice, $34.50). This dish fell a little short of my liking. I really haven't eaten much Creole food so I don't feel qualified to criticize it, but this just wasn't for me. There wasn't a lot of flavor, a couple drops of hot sauce could have amplified it. I personally would not order this dish again, however I wouldn't NOT recommend it because to the more experienced tongue this might be it! Their menu is full of other delicious European dishes. Also, someone remind me to go easy with the appetizers because I really wanted to try some dessert but was way to stuffed. Our total before tipping came too $115.00. If you know fine dining, then you agree is a hell of a deal for a high-end experience. Not to mention the white-glove service is on point! Neither of us had to refill our own glasses of wine. Wonderful servers with fantastic training. Thank you Bacquet's for bringing fine-dining to the Treasure Valley! I will repeat that you have my full appreciation and respect for the outstanding food, service and atmosphere. Can't wait to be back! read more

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4 & 3/4 stars. Ambiance was lovely, the owner & owners wife was lovely, food was lovely (My bday friend& I just kept it simple this first outing & ordered 2 scrumptious French onion soups as well as desserts.) I was very impressed with how bog the inside actually is (multi rooms)... & outside dining would also be delightful here... even on a sunny & very warm day... plenty of shade & lovely fountains sounds abound! read more

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Eagle's best is right here. Took a visiting family member out for dinner for an early Christmas celebration and we were all in for a great evening of food, wine, and tableside treatment you will not get from any other place around. We took my uncle, who has been all over the World, and used to live in Europe. I knew this would be a pleaser and it did not disappoint. Chef recommended the French onion soup, and we did. My uncle said it was the best he had ever had. That is saying a lot. We also had the escargot. Oh, man, it was to die for. Great presentation with all the tools of the eating trade to get them out. Lovely garlic an butter sauce. Even my picky son liked them. I was also escorted back to the wine area to pick a wine that complemented our meals. The chef also helped here. He didn't upsell me on something I was not comfortable buying, but did give options. We settled on a nice red. All of us enjoyed our meals, the ambiance is pretty nice, and the service was outstanding. I have been a few times now, and I have never been disappointed. If you have a special occasion, or simply want a lovely meal, this is the place. Très bien! 5 Stars read more

Bacquet's Restaurant - Look at those plates!! - French Near Me - Eagle, Idaho

Wonderful ambience, so beautiful,and excellent food always! Service is superb. Our favorite Restaurant!!

Outstanding dinner at Bacquet's tonight. Our first visit. Service was great. Ordered the escargot. It was wonderful. What we expected. I ordered the lamb and it was cooked to perfection, medium rare. My husband had the veal and he ate it to the last drop...outstanding. We will be back. read more

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16 JUN 2024 Father's Day BBQ plenty of outdoor seating as well as indoors. Pre-plated all you can eat. But 1 plate was more than plenty. read more

Bacquet's Restaurant - Father's Day BBQ plate - French Near Me - Eagle, Idaho

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I had read an article about the chef and had been dying to try it out. It definitely lived up to the authentic French charm I had read. The waiter was very knowledgeable, formal, and I loved how he took us back to the bistro to try their selection of wines before dinner. The food was exquisite; from the beautiful presentation to the taste. My husband had the prawns and I had the rack of lamb. The prawns were so beautiful in their shells and my husband enjoyed every last drop of the buttery sauce they came in. The lamb was so tender and the perfect flavor and complemented so nicely with the veggies and potatoes. The crème brûlée was the perfect touch to end the meal. Will definitely be coming back again! read more

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Love this little neighborhood French restaurant.. great food, always changing. We have been back to this restaurant many times. read more

Bacquet's Restaurant - Great French wine that was recommended by our server. - French Near Me - Eagle, Idaho

Great food, nice portions and selections. Waitress was great!. Good experience. No blaring music. We would absolutely return. French cuisine with select your own wine library experience ...cool interior atmosphere. Love the option of an outdoor patio as well. read more

Okay. My wife suggested I do this because to be honest I normally wouldn't. We dined at Bacquet today and saw a table of a larger party being very rudely mistreated by the owners wife. This was our first time in and I've read her review and I have to say, we were very uncomfortable watching the way the owner behaved. The young lady and her family were very shocked and I felt embarrassed for them. And who cares if they are from California, my wife and her family are from there and to hear that from the owner- yikes. Food was pretty okay but we have a bad taste over the management. read more

Service was great. Food was good, the creamy asparagus soup was the best part of my meal.

By far my favorite restaurant! The food was amazing! Presentation was great! The service was fantastic. Our server was very kind and attentive. She had a unique name, Chani. She made our dining experience great. The food is amazing and the attention to detail from the service as well as the ambiance is what makes this a true dining experience. Keep up the good work. read more

Today is Thursday May 14 and Yelp HQ is encouraging Yelp Elites to write Thankful Thursday notes for businesses about which we have been thankful during this covid19 period. My first thought of a business that deserves praise is Bacquet's. Although my 5-Star worthy applause here is redundant given the multiple reviews I've written since my hubby and I first discovered Bacquet's to share about their ongoing excellence so more and more people might have the chance to experience it for themselves. But in particular during this challenging time for all of us during the roughly 8 weeks of Idaho "stay home" orders that also shut restaurants for in-house dining, we so appreciate how Chef Franck Bacquet and his wife and partner Michele, have kept offering excellent to go fare, introduced a daily "family meal" (Tues - Sat), have offered easy no contact pick up in the parking lot and even home delivery to a limited area by their delightful staff...and one night when we needed it we were grateful they provided delivery...and taken care of their staff to keep them safely employed. Ironically, although we didn't know at the time that our dining-in meal at Bacquet's on Sunday March 15 would be our "last supper" out, turns out it was because the next day relying on data and CDC advisory, we stopped eating out as personal choice while we watched things unfold (we follow science data) and then on March 25 the Governor's orders made that impossible to do. I can't think of a better place for us to have had our "last supper" than Bacquet's. It has been our 'go to' of choice for about 85% of our take-away meals during this pandemic period and it has nourished body and spirit to have the excellent meals and warm hospitality - even when order by phone and deliver to car is the modality. We also admire that they are following the Governor's directives and are not jumping the gun on re-opening as some in their industry are so they are showing respect both for governance and for their colleagues in this business. We also admire them for helping people in the community. As example, during this shut down period they started offering for sale at the restaurant things that folks in the community may have had trouble finding in stores, especially early on, like flour, yeast, eggs, chicken and other things becoming a sort of "corner store" for local folks who needed a resource. Since my husband and I follow the science data closely we know we are in a demographic that has been urged by scientists to continue to be cautious in making our choices of where we go as things re-open. And as things reopen, Bacquet's will be one of those places we trust to do the right things for all their customers who dine there in the "new normal" just as they always have in all times. read more

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Truly a superior dining experience with incredible service and atmosphere. The chef/ owner is the real deal. Best food in this end of the valley. Always a great meal and pleasant dining experience. read more

Ambiance was great, food is delicious. Excellent service. The chef came out to speak with us, he is awesome. Definitely will return and recommend. Easiest 5 star review I have done. read more

The best salmon I've ever had. Service was great. Loved the entire experience, a true gem of a restaurant read more

Bacquet's Restaurant - Salmon entree - French Near Me - Eagle, Idaho

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Had an amazing lunch here!! The croque madame and French onion soup were fantastic, and my husband loved his French dip. The French onion soup truly was the best I've ever had, such a rich flavor and so much cheese The ambience and service were also great!! Such a cute place and very unique. Can't wait to go back! read more

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Went back for more! This this time I tried the Orange Duck, very good (I had to overcome the guilt of eating such beautiful creatures!), served with mashed potatoes and steamed veggies. I was able to make it to dessert this time, and I had to try the Chocolate Mousse, it was excellent! I have been disappointed by so many chocolate mousses that were either too heavy, too sweet, or more like a pudding than a mousse. Not this one, you have to try it, paired with a French press coffee, a perfect duo! read more

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I've had 8 or 9 meals here lunch and dinner. And I've never been disappointed. This is fine French dining and you need to be prepared for an experience. This isn't cookie cutter assembly line food this is good at a slightly slower pace. read more

This is by far our new favorite restaurant in Boise area!! My husband and I went here for a date night last week for the first time and want to go back asap! First off, the ambiance is great! We sat outside by a fountain and were surrounded by beautiful greenery. The inside was super cute as well. The service was impeccable and our food was excellent! We shared the seafood pasta which was absolutely delicious. The waiter recommended a wine to us which did not disappoint :) I have already told several friends about this spot who are looking to go soon and we will be taking my in-laws here when they are in town next month. Highly recommend! I should also note we are both very particular about seafood and my husband normally doesn't like mussels but he ate all of them in the seafood pasta because they were that good. read more

Bacquet's Restaurant - Seafood pasta - French Near Me - Eagle, Idaho

I took a friend for a birthday lunch and it was lovely. We ate outside... it was lunch!! My friend had quiche and salad. Excellent on all fronts from her view. I had the ocean flatbread at our waiter's recommendation. Oh, my!! It was wonderful!! We also had white wine which did not disappoint, recommended by our waiter. We shared a chocolate mousse which was good. I would have preferred the whip cream unsweetened... but I forced myself to finish it up . We enjoyed a leisurely lunch for nearly 3 hours. Yes, I would return. Maybe check out the dinner menu next time. Service was great and ambiance....good music was fine as we sat outside read more

Love the Paris Cafe feel and the food was excellent! They have a sweet little wine tasting bar where you can choose wine by the glass to accompany your meal. I plan to return on a Thursday evening when they have live entertainment. read more

This was a very nice dinner. The place is very relaxing and the staff were all very nice. My husband got a steak and they cooked it perfectly. The sauce was also very good but he said the steak could have used a little bit more seasoning. I got the salmon and it, too, was perfectly cooked and the portion was a great size as well. We got a bottle of Moscato and it was a very very good Moscato. This was a very nice dinner. read more

Bacquet's Restaurant - Lovely Moscato - French Near Me - Eagle, Idaho

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Wow.. this Restaurant is versatile, unique, classy, musical, artistic, and has incredible food. The amazing proprietors, Franck and Michelle, are very guest focused. They create an experience that I have not found locally. They are personable and willing to make accommodations for large groups as well. I truly enjoy their staff as they make every effort to create an exceptional experience. Last night there was the most unique evening. Jazz music, and fresh crab for everyone! I had no idea how to open the crab to get the knuckles out and Michelle one of the owners came over, and did it for me! Service service service...with Smile! On Thursday evenings, Steve Eaton and Rob Harding are usually there to provide wonderful, relaxing entertainment. They have the best Oysters Rockefeller I have ever had! Enjoy.. Thank you Franck and Michelle' read more

This place is great. Great food, great service, great wine list. This has got to be out favorite restaurant in the valley.

Great service and great, finely-prepared food. A little pricey and great for a splurge night out.