Let me begin by saying I usually leave really good reviews and try to give businesses the benefit of the doubt. However, unless this place has greatly improved, my opinion is to steer clear. I've dined there on three occasions. Every time, without exception, their service was between mediocre and downright terrible. Add to it an extremely overpriced menu that the actual meal doesn't reflect. On my last visit, I ordered a fish plate. I honestly don't remember which one. It came smothered in a weird sauce that made it completely inedible. I wanted to send it back, but due to it being busy, we never saw our waiter again. I finally had to flag down a passing server to get our tab and leave. The bill I paid for our party of five that night was astronomical for what we actually received. My son's steak was great according to him, but that doesn't make up for the terrible service and exceedingly high prices overall. read more

Visited here years ago. Re-visited recently and was disappointed with the value. Expected more from their top cut of meat that was quite expensive. read more

Not busy. Not smart service. Ordered salad. Oysters that were finger nail sized. Never took our steak order. 40th wedding anniversary wrecked. Cashed out. Left. Not to return unless I'm a guest and I'm treated. read more

Barbacoa Grill - Very micro sized oyster. 6= $24 - Steakhouses Near Me - Boise, Idaho

We began our dinner with shrimp cocktail, octopus and the calamari. All very good. For dinner we had the duck that was very good and the pork chop with quail. The quail had to be returned and cooked more. Good dish though. Service was very good. The decor of the restaurant was outstanding. Very nicely decorated with a lot of class!!! read more

My boyfriend made reservations for us on Valentine's Day, and from the moment we arrived, the experience felt special. When we checked in, the host asked for my name--not just the reservation name--because they had a little surprise for all the women. The restaurant had beautifully arranged a bouquet of roses for each woman, which was such a thoughtful gesture. They offered a special Valentine's Day menu, and everything we ordered was delicious. The drinks were great, the service was excellent, and our waiter was truly amazing. I'd love to come back again to try their regular menu next time I'm in town! read more

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This is my second time visiting this restaurant. The service is impeccable--two servers per table. The restaurant is located by the lake, so the view is great. The food is okay, but the seafood mixto is overpriced. A plate of spinach noodles with two prawns and two large scallops, topped with some random bits of shrimp or crab trimmings, costs $50. read more

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The service, the food, the ambiance and the location were exceptional. Nestled along the Boise River is this upscale restaurant with a Latino flair. We started with the bar b q ribs that were cooked to perfection. The paella was delicious but oversized and just as delicious the next day. The enchilada cordera was stuffed with lamb and avocado and was also delicious. The desserts looked delicious but unfortunately we had no room for them. We will definitely have to go back. read more

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One of the best meals I've had in a long time. The flaming steak was amazing, and the guacamole and cheesy broccoli were so good. Everything was fresh and full of flavor. I don't live in Idaho, but this place will definitely be on my list the next time I'm back. read more

This gave me the sensation of a wizard of oz sort of thing! I have to say, I have wanted to come here for a long time! Actually stopped in once but wanted to watch a little NBA and have a bite but, No TVs! This is a beautiful space, gorgeous view of the mountains, doors open, the water there...breathtaking! Inside is very much the same but maybe a decorator that did a little too much coke, that's just a guess! I have to say, big fan of good food, presentation, creativity, flair...hell that is a huge part of food, culture, flavors! Also I will add that is something that I am very willing to pay for, tip for and appreciate. This did that, tried at least, way over the top...much like the decor! It's weird to have a Spanish style restaurant that has very few vegetable dishes! They have a separate menu for vegetarian and Vegan but you have to ask for it? The main menu is void of vegetable dishes, tons of seafood which is good for the most part! I admit, as a pescatarian I no longer eat meat, but I did spend 53 years as a carnivore and know a lot about meat! This looks like a steakhouse but with some weird presentation things in my opinion! I had the Trout, on a wood plank...table mixed it up with dishes. Birthday boy did the ribeye, medium (remember that). Now the Trout was ok, well cooked, nice sauce. Now the presentation included pouring a little alcohol on the plate to "bring out the flavor of the wood"! Now, one of the best fish dishes I have ever had was at a sushi place where they placed the fish, wrapped in foil in a plate of saki and they let it burn for about 15 minutes....when the saki burned out the fish was perfectly done...amazing flavor...this was not that! This was show. The wood plank literally served no purpose other than justify the $40. There was no char to the wood...fyi the flavor comes when the wood chars...It came with giant broccoli with a nice cheese sauce and some seriously dry and bland rice! All presentation with very little follow through. The birthday boy with the steak had it on a hot rock, flambéed ...it's a good thing it was on a stone since it was more rare than he ordered. Now, what to do if you don't want to be responsible for cooking a steak right, we'll serve it on a hot stone of course and suggest he cut it in small cubes and let it cook! Seriously?? You flow beef in from Italy, raise it in the US (don't see how that would improve anything? An animal is all about what it eats and how it's raised, being from Italy means nothing when it's raised like us cattle?). If you truly love steak, you know it's all about the preparation, the heat, the simple spices and getting it just right, for that cut, for that dish! Or, serve it on a hot stone so it cooks itself...at some point, to what the customer ORDERED! The beginning was a bourbon manhattan...on a single rock was the order! It came in a beautiful glass with an ice glass inside it, never seen that before! If you appreciate Bourbon, or many alcohols, you know how fast the ice melts affects the drink, the flavor of the alcohol, a good bartender (like a good steak chef) knows this! Presentation on this, 10, actual drinkability, damn near zero! It was horrible! I can see this as a great place to bring a date, impress someone, a client, a person you're trying to impress, have a fun night! If you want to have a great dining experience, I can think of a lot of places that are equally priced but the food will be a few levels ahead...the drinks will be better, maybe less fire, flair and sparkle...but I guess it's what your goal is! Ending note...love seeing Paella the menu...a Spanish dish that is all about the time, the preparation, the crust of the rice...if it wasn't for the meat (which is very common) I would have ordered...curious about that and how it would be, look, taste...seeing it on the vegetarian menu was a odd and worrying thing! You can't tell me a dish that takes time and preparation is taken seriously when it's on a menu you don't even promote! This tells me they are not in it for the love of the food, unless it has meat in it and that's just lazy! It's easy to make meat dishes taste amazing...cooking a vegetable with a load of flavor and texture takes skill! Look at some Spanish dish recipes, all about amazing vegetables...maybe this should be a 2 Star? KT read more

Barbacoa Grill - I pretty big fail, bad idea! - Steakhouses Near Me - Boise, Idaho

This restaurant was recommended to me, coming from out of town, and it has easily surpassed all my expectations. The ambiance is very lively, with eclectic decor, and service was on point. Our waitress was very attentive, always checking in with us and even offering pairing recommendations with our intended palette and entree. We started with the octopus appetizer and then had the bone in ribeye over the hot stone as our main appetizer...and boy they were OUTSTANDING! Cooked to absolute perfection and both were tender. I asked for the coconut rice on the side, which was delicious, however the size of the sides were a little disappointing - especially if I were to pay for it separately...$9 for just a small palm size portion. However, I am overall very pleased with my experience here for a date night and would absolutely be back next time I'm in town! Highly recommend! read more

Barbacoa Grill - Onion crisps, ribeye, mashed potatoes, and coconut rice - Steakhouses Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Came in for a birthday and enjoyed the unique environment and interior! The restaurant has lots of history on the walls and the waitress was kind enough to explain all the art work and how the building came about. Apparently, it burnt down in the past! For food, I mostly enjoyed the handmade guac because they will smash it all up and make it right in front of you. Tasted fresh! The fritters were also delicious for starters. Definitely try the chicken pot pie as well! We also got the filet mignon tips pasta and carne asada. The pasta was fine but I would ask for the meat to be on the side. I asked for medium rare but it came out as fully medium or well done as they cook it with the pasta. Maybe I could also ask for rare to get "medium rare." I wish they would have maybe mentioned this to me prior to ordering because I hate tough meat! The carne asada was okay. Nothing special. We also got the fried ice cream but was disappointed to see that the ice cream was not "fried." Then why call it fried ice cream?!? Lol.. it was just vanilla ice cream with some sort of light cinnamon powder around it? Anyways, I'm feeling mixed because I really loved the appetizers but the entrees were just okay. Prices are more expensive here. Expect to pay $30+ per person. Great for date night and or friends. I'd like to come back try some other menu items. read more

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This place is a total vibe. The decor will leave you looking wall to wall to roof to floor non stop. There is so much to see and take in. It's obvious this place is serious about providing top service. You'll receive top notch service from the host to the guacamole maker. We had a group of 5 for a business dinner. Our server was very attentive and knowledgeable of the menu. We did the guac appetizer which is made table side and it's delish. They have hot stone steak which not only looks amazing but is a show at the table. I had the special which was salmon with a cashew crust. It was moist and delish. Will def be back anytime I am in Boise. read more

Barbacoa Grill - Cashew crusted salmon - Steakhouses Near Me - Boise, Idaho

First time going to barbacoa and the experience was great our server was attentive fast and the place is huge busy but it didn't sound super loud the view from our table was great the drinks where absolutely done to perfection and so refreshing for a Saturday evening. The bar on top was busy and a live with great music from the DJ. The food wow I loved my salmon it was cooked perfectly the flavor was amazing the appetizers also. read more

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Great food but all the beef although was delicious but undercooked and we had to use the rock from my husband's lamb chops! We love this place and Abigail and Eli were awesome and we loved the entire Experience and the plating!! It was a great night. read more

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The steaks are always good and I enjoy that you can order any of them on the hot rock. The table side guacamole has been good every time I've had it. The service is great I definitely recommend making reservations and if you go early or late they have an excellent happy hour read more

We had a reservation for three at 6:30pm on a weeknight. We were seated within minutes. We were seated and given menus and waters. Took quite a while to get back to us to take our orders and unfortunately we had only water until our food was served around 7:30pm, an hour after we were seated. Definitely took WAY too long to get our food! The two Hot Rock steaks and sauce we got were delicious! The asparagus side order was so small and sad looking...so plain and boring compared to everything else! Tasted good though. The beef and sweet potato stuffed poblano is an appetizer and was told it was on the small side. It is actually pretty big, great presentation. It was definitely stuffed with a lot of beef, but I think they forgot the sweet potato! I would not have ordered it if it was just beef. Enjoyed the side of broccoli with cheese and the side salad was good. Great decor and atmosphere. Enjoyed it a lot! Waiter was very nice, but the hour wait from being seated to having any food on the table is not a good thing. read more

I made a reservation 2.5 weeks in advance. We went there and they said dinning room was full they would have to put us in the annex. I said we had reservations I made over two weeks ago. They said don't worry we will give you great service. They did not. I had to go to the bar to get a drink because the wait staff almost never came around. I had to go to the kitchen to get some butter because waitstaff disappeared again. When paying the bill I found the manager and complained about the service. He said we get really busy and it was too bad and that's it. It was as 2 years ago and we never went back. read more

Celebrated our anniversary at Barbacoa Grill. The service was wonderful & attentive. The libations and food was superb !! Always a great place to celebrate !! read more

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This place has an energy that makes you forget espresso or redbull exist! It's electric and fasinating! From the food, seating, decor, service and even the bathrooms are such a vibe! We love the green salad so much and the steak and shrimp! The mad rabbit drink is my favorite! Lisa was our waitress and she was such a delight to have. Shes spunky and attentive! We will never miss a time to stop here! read more

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Food and customer service was great. Busy place, we had no reservation and were able to sit at the bar to wait and then we ordered our food there. The bartender was very nice, seemed too busy for 1 bartender only though. read more

Celebrating my daughter's 21st birthday was truly special, and Barbacoa Grill made it so memorable. The warm atmosphere and attentive service created a sense of belonging that made the night very meaningful. The table-side guacamole bar is a must--it added an extra glow to the celebration! The BOGO drinks were a delightful touch. The BBQ chicken--I enjoyed it alongside my daughter's partner--was generously loaded with delicious pasta and tender chicken, almost overwhelming in its goodness, but I couldn't resist. It felt like an endless feast. My son loved his steak sandwich, and my wife enjoyed the Spanish linguine--all wonderful dishes that contributed to a joyful and heartfelt celebration. read more

Service was the best I've had since coming to Idaho seven years ago. Food portion was about three times what I could eat, what I did eat was delicious. read more

My husband took me to Barbacoa for my birthday. We had a great time, so I didn't want to upset the mood by complaining, but my Seafood Mixto was pretty bad. I ordered it because, well, I can cook a steak at home. But to prep the variety of seafood on this plate, hand make the pasta for the "spinach linguine in a spicy cream feta cheese sauce", then cook it all to perfection. Well, that to me was worth the $72 price tag. However, the seafood was room temp, the crab meat came in the form of itty bitty shavings, and the handmade linguine was overcooked, gummy, solid, and there was no trace of the "spicy cream feta cheese sauce" as promised. The noodles reminded me of refrigerated store bought Japanese udon that comes freshly made in a oxygen deprived plastic pouch. To revive it you place it in boiling water along with the spice packet. Before placing it in the water it looks like a brick of compacted noodles. My Seafood Mixto noodles looked like that brick. They were never placed in the proverbial boiling water and revived. They were just plunked on a plate and covered with the seafood and a pretty orchid. In some sense I would've preferred cooking and eating a $3.50 store bought package of Japanese udon, than being robbed $72 by being promised an experience I never received. Also, three servers came by and asked me how I liked my entree and I said "the noodles are overcooked, hard and gummy" to all of them, but all I got was a "I'm sorry to hear that" and they went on their way w/o attempting to make it right. read more

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TL;DR - Go here! You won't regret it! Barbacoa Grill absolutely blew me away--this place is more than a restaurant; it's an experience. I ordered the Duck Two Ways, and it was hands down one of the best duck dishes I've ever had. The confit was fall-off-the-bone tender with rich, deep flavor, and the seared duck breast was perfectly cooked--crispy skin, juicy interior, and seasoned just right. The plating was elegant and generous, with accompaniments that elevated every bite. The ambiance is truly unforgettable. Think bold, dramatic decor--cowhide chairs, shimmering chandeliers, statues, and textured walls that make the entire space feel like a blend between an art museum and a sultry Latin lounge. I sat upstairs with a view of the water and twinkling lights--absolutely magical. The vibe is upscale yet warm, perfect for a special occasion or just treating yourself to a night out. Service was top-notch. Our server was friendly, knowledgeable, and timed everything perfectly. They even walked us through the best way to enjoy the hot rock steak at the next table, which we're definitely trying next time! If you're in Boise and looking for an unforgettable meal with style, flavor, and flair--Barbacoa Grill is it. read more

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What a fun place! Decor is a collaboration from multiple artists, and the food is great too. Love the table side presentation of the Guac (made to your spice preferences), and my duck was great. Others at our table chose the fiery hot plate, which looked amazing and shot up a flame about two feet high! Ended with a sweet treat for a great night out. read more

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Came with a group of 7 we ordered the table side guacamole, just yum! For an entree my husband ordered the pork chop with a quail, spectacular presentation. I had a bite of his pork chop it was the best pork chop I have ever had in my life hands down! Our friends ordered the steak for two, they gave me a bite and also so good. I ordered the halibut, I love halibut, but this one was so fishy for some reason, I had buyers remorse, but I didn't want to send it back. The flavor profiles sound so strange, but key ne tell you they work. If you are in Boise you HAVE to try this place. read more

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What an experience!! The flaming steak was so dope! We got the artichoke fritters for an appetizer because another reviewer said they were good...they were just okay. The artichokes weren't super tender and a little stringy. Maybe just not in season...but im also from california so maybe im spoiled!! We got the porterhouse for 2...2.5lbs of meat!! Amazing!! Highly recommend the cognac sauce to dip your steak in. The BBQ sauce one and the other one (can't remember the name) were just weird. Why would you put BBQ sauce on steak?! Anyhoo...for Sides we got the wild mushrooms and baked potato. Both delicious! Our server was sweet and very attentive. My husband got the Huckleberry cocktail and it was pretty darned good. We would def go back!! The interior is interesting...lots to look at but not super gaudy or anything. read more

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Beautiful and clean restaurant! The food was excellent and the service was first class!! The view was absolutely peaceful and beautiful and unexpected. read more

Visiting from out of town and this place came highly recommended! Parking is tight so be prepared. Definitely make reservations in advance if you can! I was with a group of 4 and reservations were unavailable but were told one side of the seating area was "first come first serve." Me and my friends decided to test our luck and show up to find seats on a Saturday night. We did manage to grab 4 seats at the bar which worked out great with no wait. The decor is unique and if you can manage to grab a table by the windows, the views are stunning. The service was great at the bar and they were very attentive given how busy they were. As for my food...delicious! I got the "New York" which was a 16oz boneless NY on a hot plate served with chimichurri, flamed cognac sauce, and choice of side priced at $54. To my surprise, I finished the whole thing. My friends were less impressed with their dishes but I thoroughly enjoyed mine. We also came at the right time for the bogo drinks. Overall food, presentation, and service were great! read more

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One of my favorite places to celebrate my birthday! This my all time favorite steak hot rock don't forget the cognac sauce

This was my first time visiting. We had reservations that we made 2 weeks in advanced. It's a very popular restaurant so I definitely recommend getting a reservation weeks ahead. We were sat outside with a beautiful view of the lake. We ordered the oysters for our appetizer. The most popular appetizer is the tables use guacamole, but I wasn't that interested. They make it at your table. The oysters were delicious. I could've ate 10 more of them! Served with lemon, cocktail sauce and a relish. I didn't care for the relish but the cocktail sauce was so good. For my drinks I ordered the lemon drop and the spicy margarita. The lemon drop was a little funny cause the cup was made of ice. Cool experience but I didn't necessarily care for it lol. For our entrees, we ordered the New York with zucchini fries and the rack of ribs with mashed potatoes. The ribs were delicious with the bbq sauce on the side. And it was $45 which is such a steal! The steak had a chimichurri sauce and it was so good. Our steak was cooked to perfection. For dessert, we ordered the crème brulee which was to die for. It was perfect. We waddled out of there with our belly's full. read more

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Our waiter was so friendly and helpful, the drinks were delicious and fun, food was incredible. Went for a work trip will Definitely be back read more

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Last night, was incredible and I'm so glad I was able to come and experience their dinner service. Luckily, we had called to make a reservation the day prior. I'm glad we did because it was quite busy when we arrived. We were seated right away. Our waitress was quick to get our drink order. We each started with a glass of Malbec and half a dozen oysters. The restaurant is gorgeous and had an upscale vibe. They kept our waters full and removed things as soon as we were finished. Everyone was friendly and ready to offer assistance. For dinner, I had the filet served on a hot rock, I chose the broccoli with chili flakes as my side and my friend had the NY steak also served on a hot rock with the risotto. The steaks were huge and cooked perfectly. I had a second glass of wine and my friend ordered a margarita called the heat. We both were way too full to have dessert. After dinner, we moved to the bar. I remembered Eric from our last visit. He is friendly and made us each the heat margarita. I thoroughly enjoyed everything and now I'm looking forward to visiting, Coa Del Mar. read more

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Boise's BEST You will never be disappointed by the perfection of the experience!! From the scenery, staff, food, drinks, desert its just out of this world GOOD!!! If its your first time in Boise it should be #1 choice on your list!! read more

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Table side guacamole tasted amazing! I opted in for their special that night and got a hot rock blue cheese crusted rib eye, it was cooked to perfection and the hot rock flames were definitely fun! The atmosphere was beautiful read more

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I've heard this place described as rainforest cafe meets five star dining. Hard to disagree with that assessment. Everything on the menu sounded appetizing to Jimi. Went to the bathroom three times while I was there, world record? Nothing to do with the food, it's a Jimi issue. Bathrooms lacked some clear signage to indicate which one is which but Jimi guessed right. The attire of the patrons ranged from senior prom to Party at the Park in Gilbert AZ and everything in between. There was a narrow passageway between two booths Jimi had to use to get to and from his table and let's just say the passage way got more narrow the more food was consumed. It was kinda like the hot gates in the movie 300. 5 stars read more

Lively, with some cool, eclectic decor. They have electronic/house music playing, but it's not super loud and fits the vibe. Open seating in the lounge area so got a seat right away about 8pm on a Saturday evening. It was about an hour wait for the patio area. Our server Angela was great, she gave good recommendation, helped with pairings, and checked in often. I loved how they give complimentary sparkling water. The octopus was tender and slightly charred, and delicious when dipped with the chimichuri and aoli sauce. I really appreciate how they brought appetizer plates then fresh entree sharing plates with fresh utinsils. The crispy onions were a little cold, but the rest of the sides were good. Sides that come with the meal are individually sized. You can also get some freshly chopped jalapeños on request. The hot stone steak was a really cool flame presentation and was seasoned to perfection. Ordered medium rare, and came out just a little on the rare side, allowing more time to cook on the stone after the server dropped it off. read more

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My wife picked this place for her birthday dinner. We got there just in time to take full advantage of the happy hour deal, buy one drink, get one free. She ordered the special they had that day, the California Sea Bass, and I picked the Scallops they came as four large ones. The scallops were great. The Sea Bass was quite good. Now the service there is first class. With sitting outside, viewing the lake, and enjoying a good meal, it was a good evening. Although my wife was not a fan of the bday cotton candy she got. She would have enjoyed something different. read more

Barbacoa Grill - View from outside. - Steakhouses Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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My friend from Boise hadn't been before so booked the six of us a table so we could try it together when we had our reunion. The service was amazing but the food was hit or miss. The guac was super yummy!! My ribs were super dry. I mean, SUPER DRY! One friend enjoyed her seafood mix with coconut rice and another her prawn curry (?) but the rest said "meh" to their meals (hence the 3 stars). We had a birthday girl so got the cotton candy dessert. Fun! If I lived in Boise, I'd give it another try but since I don't, I hope my friend tries again. PS. Took my ribs back to Seattle and my crows loved them! :) read more

Excellent Ambiance, awesome food and even better desserts. A must go to for happy hour or special occasions. Steak on a hot ruck is out of this world. read more

Barbacoa Grill - Lemon Lavender Tart with raspberry ice cream - Steakhouses Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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