Came in with a group of 11 and Hayley didn't flinch, infact she made it such a fun wonderful experience with good recommendations and attentive service. The food all hit it's mark as plates were shared and tasted were enjoyed. Great happy hour showcasing local beers! Definitely recommend! read more

I have an issue here or there for sure - prices a smidge too high being the main one. But no ones got you like Bittercreek. Good food, good beer, open so late, friendly staff. One of the very few places to grab a good meal late night. Ol' reliable & I wish them success read more

Came here on a business trip and came here to eat for lunch. Absolutely incredible food. A bit loud inside to chat, but definitely doable. Our waitress was right on top of it- refilling our cups and checking on us. Highly highly recommend. read more

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I've been to Bittercreek a few times and most of the time I've had fabulous food. I went ahead and ordered the Beef Focaccia this time as it is my partner's favorite menu item. We both got it and both commented it was extremely salty, he said it typically isn't like that. The fries were good, and our server was attentive. The atmosphere was welcoming as always. Overall I would still come back, but this meal did fall short of not only my expectations, but also my partner's when this is the only thing he orders typically. read more

Bittercreek Alehouse - Beef Foccacia - Bars Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Great location in downtown. Great beer menue with multiple non-alcoholic options. Food was better than "bar food." Service was fast and attentive. The beef dip was outstanding. read more

Bittercreek Alehouse - Beef dip was great. - Bars Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Place was relatively packed but our server was quick and we saw our app and entrees timely. I enjoyed the Fish and Chips, although I will say the fries were a little on the soft side. The cod was excellent and I'm glad I got it. The wings were decent and there was plenty of meat on them. Are they worth $20? I'll let you decide. Also got a chocolate cheesecake to go and it looks amazing. If you're looking for parking, you can find a garage not far as it is practically across the street from this location. All in all we had a good experience in the heart of Boise. read more

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We had a fantastic experience at Bittercreek Alehouse! My husband ordered the fries and corn chowder, and I had the veggie burger with the quinoa bean salad. Everything was fresh, hot, and incredibly flavorful. The service was excellent, and the staff made us feel very welcome. We chose to sit outside since the weather was beautiful, and it was the perfect setting for our family. Great food, great atmosphere, and great service--we highly recommend Bittercreek Alehouse and will definitely be back! read more

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My co workers and I headed to Bittercreek for my birthday and happy hour! We were killing two birds with one stone today and we were all here for it! A couple of my friends showed up first, got a great table outside and ordered a couple apps to get the party started. I showed up after goodies and drinks were ordered. We started off with some chips and salsa and pountine. The chips and salsa looked good but the pountine was definitely calling my name! I love me some potatoes and these potatoes looked like they were going to be right up my alley! I dished up a good portion before my friends got some. They were kind to let me plate first cause of my new kidney. I didn't want to be too greedy so the portion I got was a few bites. Those few bites got me hooked so it was a must to get another order started. While my order of pountine was being worked on, I tried the pretzel with cheese and the hummus plate. The pretzel was perfectly salted. The cheese sauce was the perfect addition to the soft pretzel. I took a good amount of the hummus and Greek salad. The pita that came with it was a great vessel for the hummus. It was crispy with a slight chew to it. The hummus was clean tasting and rich. The Greek salad was so fresh. All the components of the salad tasted like they were just picked from the garden. You literally can't get anymore farm to table than that! It was so fresh! The second order of pountine came out. Everything about this appetizer was delicious! I love soggy, softer fries and these fries were the business! The gravy and cheese were the highlight of the dish for me. You can never go wrong with potatoes, cheese and gravy! There was a good amount of meat on the pountine. It was so tender! You can tell it was cooked with a lot of love and time! I took the rest home and I plan on hiding my box in the back of my fridge so my daughter can't get to it! We ended our happy hour with the beignets. Each one of these goodies were covered in powered sugar. The caramel sauce that was paired with it was devine! In all honesty, as full as I was, I could have polished off an order myself! They were the perfect dessert to end this fabulous meal. Bittercreek has been on my to go list for a hot minute. I'm so happy we got to come here and celebrate my birthday. The food was marvelous. Our server did a fantastic job taking care of us! Our waters were always filled. Our cocktails were never dry. And our plates were always filled cause food was always ordered on time for us. Homie was on point tonight! The venue can't be any more stunning. The weather was lovely. We were meant to be here today! In so happy we started my birthday week off at Bittercreek! read more

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A friend recommended this place, while I was in town on business. It did not disappoint! I sat at the bar, the bartenders were super attentive and helpful. They have a variety of beers that are their own brand as well as others. No cocktails. Beer and wine only. I got the wedge salad, and hot damn, those little crispy onions rings on there were fire. I also got the brisket Reuben. The sauerkraut had little bits of jalapeño. The brisket was super tender. Nom Nom Nom! This is such a cool spot. They have outdoor seating right on 8th, so you can people watch to your hearts delight. I definitely recommend. read more

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My twin and I came for lunch as she works nearby and I'm visiting, and the place was really nice! The servers were really nice and helpful, and very attentive. The fish and chips were really good and crispy! I really liked their fries too. read more

Bittercreek Alehouse - Fish and Chips - Bars Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Let's just start off with this is going to be a long review. I have visited this place twice now and both times have been absolutely great. My first time my server was Jeff and I had lunch, which was a beer and spicy Lamberger, which was supposed to be medium rare. The lamb burger had definitely a good kick to it, but was about medium medium well. But I'm not holding that against this place because the burger tasted absolutely phenomenal. The second visit I went with a large party and we all were pretty enthusiastic with our conversation. Our server name was Kierstan. She did an amazing job handling our whole table. The table start off with appetizers of wings, as well as chips and salsa for the whole table. Multiple drink drinks were ordered and she handled that with care. We all ordered lots of food, which I ordered the focaccia bread Sammy with the poutine side. Both orders were absolutely delicious. The bathroom was immaculate and the cooks cooked very cleanly and both servers did a great job at two different times. Great job to Jeff and Kierstan because Bittercreek is better because they have you. I highly recommend this place as an alehouse many beers on tap and in bottles. The menu is deep with lots of flavor and options. read more

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The service was good! The food was not. Our fries were soggy, and the food was unremarkable I almost forgot what I had. The pulled pork sandwich was okay. Not a lot of pork, but there was a lot of mushy fat in my sandwich. I had heard good things about this place, unfortunately I didn't experience it. read more

First, let's talk about the location. The street this place sits on is an absolute vibe. Even on the night we visited, there was a solo artist performing, people dancing in the street, and a mix of restaurants and businesses all along the strip. If the weather is cooperating, sit outside. The beer selection is impressive, with a great range of lagers and ales. We had our eye on one particular light, crisp option, but they were out for the night. Our server pointed us toward something comparable... I believe it was called Teddy Bearnd...it worked. Now, the food. My friend went for one of their signature burgers, which was seasoned simply so the beef really gets to shine. The only hiccup was that they were out of tomatoes, which is a non-negotiable topping for her, so keep that in mind if tomatoes are a must. I went a different route and ordered the beef focaccia. Uniquely layered ribeye and really good. We also shared a Greek salad that was simple but fresh and satisfying. And the french fries with their homemade ketchup? Don't skip em. Service was smooth and friendly from start to finish. No complaints. read more

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The price to food ratio was perfect. I didn't feel like I was over spending for too little of food. The chowder was just filling enough I didn't feel weighted down and the salad was fresh and light, the perfect balance. I wish I had ordered more dressing just because it was a little light for my personal taste but overall it was well worth it. read more

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Bittercreek Alehouse gets shocking stellar reviews. But it's just not a great restaurant. It's located in a popular tourist area and it's relatively easy to find a table. But the food is quite a letdown. The poutine features a very heavy gravy that is too overpowering, not to mention lacking the authenticity of a good Canadian poutine. The only redeeming quality were the cheese curds. The fries were tasteless and extremely disappointing for a region that prides themselves on potatoes. And while the burgers are incredibly creative, they lack quality. read more

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Busy Friday! Delicious food and beer made the evening special. My wife and I were fortunate to find a table since it's first come, first served. Our waiter, Kieran, was truly wonderful--thank you for taking such good care of us. The waters arrived promptly, along with our appetizers and drinks. I enjoyed the Vice Black IPA, while my wife had a refreshing vodka soda with lime. In my opinion, this place offers the best selection of beers and spirits around. For dinner, my wife had the sweet potato black bean burger with a salad. In previous years, she's had issues with this dish falling apart, but they've improved it, and she really appreciated how it turned out. The salad was crisp and perfectly fresh. I chose the grilled chicken club without bacon. The bun was incredibly soft and flavorful. The chicken was crispy and tasty, and the pickles added just the right touch. This place reminds me of Ferris Bueller's quote: "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." It truly captures the essence, and it means a lot to us. Thank you for a memorable evening. read more

2nd review, couldn't remember if I had the Fish & Chips or not...reading my last review I did not have the fish & chips, had the fish tacos...glad I ordered what I did. Now I have my list of places in Boise to go for Fish & Chips, this will be an add. I moved here from MN and have been missing a place that does a more traditional Fish & Chips, Brits style, pub style with flaky, beer batter style fish and small chips... Alas, this was not that. I do not know why more places don't make their fish this way?? This was a very good fish and chips but this was panko crusted not battered. I will say of all the Panko crusted places I have tried in Boise (most of them) this was much better. First off they have their oil at a slightly lower temperature so the fish was not dried out, over-fried. The fish was very good, small bits but very good. The fries weren't bad but also were a little bit off good... side-note but I find it very odd that in a State known for potatoes there are very few places that have really good fries! The flavors on the plate were very good. Fish was fantastic, even with the panko and the fries were OK...Homemade tarter sauce was very good...and the service at the bar on Sunday was wonderful, no complaints! KT read more

Food was fantastic and I loved the vibe. Our waiter was slow and I had to ask him several times for Splenda for my iced tea. That said, we'll be back. The alfresco dining experience was fabulous, even on a warmer day. I'll bet the evening experience is amazing. The menu is wonderful. They locally source all of their products which I love!! read more

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Don't get the fish and chips. Last week I had the worst batch of fish and chips in my life. Soggy fries and nuked fish. Horrible but I didn't make a fuss because I wasn't buying. read more

Popped into Bittercreek Ale House this past Sunday night around 8:50 pm after eating dinner at the Bardeney because a ballsy but very well written non-political and non-partisan Facebook message popped into my feed that convinced me this place is worth my time and support ... and also because they had a chocolate chip cookie on their menu ... and also because they are one of the ONLY spots in Boise that stays open past 9-frickin'-PM on a Sunday night. Loved the vibe, their cookie is deliciously decadent (sans ice cream--I won't allow my cookie to be defiled by anything so mundane as vanilla ice cream), their beer selection is great, and the service at the bar is exceptional (Marlow is a gem.) Needless to say, I'll be returning to eat dinner there the next time I pass through Boise after an exhausting eight-plus hour drive. read more

Food was good but service was ridiculously slow. After putting in our order and a 20 minute wait we were told it'd be a little bit as they had gotten busy. We watched a table of 6 that had arrived after us receive their food and drinks. Another 40 minutes passed and we got up to tell the waiter we were going to leave. Suddenly it would be ready in 2 minutes. Our waiter never checked on us or apologized for the long wait. Disappointing! read more

Bittercreek was.. bittersweet. The Good: mostly friendly service, great beers on tap, good music playlist over speaker, nice patio with open windows, and open seating. The grilled cheese and tomato soup was solid. The Bad: We sat quickly thanks to the open seating, but the service is slow. Also, while I did mention the service was friendly above, that applied to the female servers. There was one male server/greeter who was extra spicy with people. It was close to last call, and he was turning down a lot of folks from sitting down or ordering a drink. Yet others had just sat down and were still going to get their order taken soon. My wife and I had been at our table for about 20 minutes before last call, yet later he came by saying "Didn't I tell you it was last call and to not sit down?". Sorry sir, you have me mistaken with another white guy that you turned down. The Terrible: The strawberry rhubarb pie is a complete disaster. It literally tastes like a frozen pie from the grocery store that they took out and defrosted before serving. It's cold. The filling tastes like unfrozen strawberry puree, and the crust is completely hard. The pie is also mentioned in two places, but they don't list it the same way. On the dessert menu, it mentions the pie with an almond cookie on top. But on the full food menu, the pie doesn't mention the cookie. I'll save you time and tell you that it does not come with a cookie on top. Overall, had I came on a night with quicker servers, and didn't order the pie, this probably would have been a win in my book, but unfortunately, it was very mid. read more

Bittercreek Alehouse - strawberry rhubarb pie - it sucks - Bars Near Me - Boise, Idaho

We had an awful experience here. Our waitress, I think her name was Katie, was terrible (so sorry if I got the name wrong). She was so rude, we felt like we were inconveniencing her the entire time we were there and we were a very easy group of three. I wanted beer recommendations and she was useless, when she gave me one to sample that I did not like she blamed me for not liking it, which I found odd. The food took forever to come and when it did come the quality was subpar. My chicken Cesar salad was warm and inedible. I truly cannot recommend this place at all. The desserts were okay, but the service was so unsettling I do not know that we will want to return. The vibe in here was super cool though so overall just disappointed. read more

Stopped in to enjoy the best of Boise specials. Great outdoor venue and the food was quick even though they had a huge crowd. The poutine and sandwich was very tasty. The staff was very attentive and cordial. read more

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Farm Fresh Fabulous Food! Drinks were on point. Even their playlist was Fresh! My server was attentive and not pressing. I can't say enough....come to Bittercreek! read more

Bittercreek Alehouse - Beignets with Butterscotch Sauce. Perfect ending to a fabulous meal! - Bars Near Me - Boise, Idaho

They did their BIG ONE with the spicy lamb burger and the side Caesar w/ the freshly grated parm. Service was great, we came in with 10 min left for happy hour and was able to snag two drinks each while the deal was still running (our waiter was clutch for that) and the restaurant had a homey feel to it! Yum yum yum read more

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The location is on a walking street only so it took us some time to find it as we were visiting the area. They have an amazing patio that was large enough we could park our stroller while we had lunch. The cheese curds are a MUST GET! We got two different sandwiches, both were amazing but the French dip really stood out to me. The side salad was good but their fries are amazing! read more

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Bittercreek Alehouse is a gem--hands down one of our favorite spots in Boise. We ordered the black bean and sweet potato burger, fish and chips, Caesar salad, and fried Ballard curds, and every single bite was spot-on. The veggie burger was seriously impressive--flavorful, hearty, and satisfying without trying too hard to imitate meat. The cod in the fish and chips was beautifully cooked and full of flavor, and the coleslaw on the side was a refreshing surprise: crisp, tangy, and--blessedly--free of that usual sugary dressing so many places lean on. Even the small details felt thoughtful and balanced. The fried cheese curds were golden, gooey, and addictive, and the Caesar salad was fresh with just the right bite of anchovy. Everything came out hot, well-plated, and perfectly paced. Our server was kind and attentive, checking in on us regularly and always with a warm, genuine attitude. When we asked for Tabasco and malt vinegar, she brought them without hesitation, along with a few other sauce options--just another example of the thoughtful service that makes this place shine. The atmosphere is relaxed and cozy with a lively energy that doesn't overwhelm. Bittercreek hits that sweet spot between casual comfort and elevated pub fare--and they do it with consistency and care. We'll absolutely be back. read more

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I had the ale house BLT with a side of coleslaw. It was delicious and the coleslaw was extra good. You won't be disappointed. Great selection of beer too. read more

Bittercreek Alehouse - BLT with side of Coleslaw - Bars Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Amazing food! We ordered to go from the bar; bartender was excellent! After I ordered the bacon Mac-n- cheese I second guessed myself because I thought it would be salty, but I was wrong. The smoked Gouda was amazing. $20 bratwurst but no regrets especially since came with the most delicious potato salad. Don't expect traditional potato salad here. Highly recommend this place! read more

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Amazing food and good vibes! You will not be disappointed with these people. They have great service.

Sub par food that we waited over an hour and a half for. If you know it's hours before customers will get their food on a Saturday at 1PM, please warn them so they can go elsewhere. Burger was dry. Salad was just ok. Beef on the focaccia was mostly fat. Salmon was overcooked. Very disappointing. read more

I have gone to Bittercreek 8 times and have never had a disappointing experience. Best Pretzel in Boise! Great Staff! Great beer too! Love Bittercreek and I hope they keep doing what they are doing. Wishing I remembered the servers name but shout out to all the staff. It makes such a difference having attentive and friendly staff. read more

Great service from the start until the end of our meal. The place was busy and fully staffed. Service was quick crisp and on point all night. Drinks were monitored and always ready to be refilled or another pour available. Food was good and the choice diverse enough to satisfy most groups of reasonable dinners. read more

I'm not necessarily a trendy Craft Brew guy. I know what I like and usually it's not what is super popular at most Brew Pubs I have been to. These folks made it easy for me to try some Beers I and up quite pleased to be enjoying! See the photos for a list. I like a chewy beer with some heft to it, yeah they got some of that here! They also have some super well executed menu choices too. When you walk into a place that is really hopping' on a Tuesday you expect it to be good but this went even further! Some standout items for me were the Pretzel appetizer. Hot soft and perfectly paired with some light and zippy mustard that was a perfect match for my beer choices. The Crispy Fish Tacos were also excellent, but them beans.... They call them Drunken Black beans. I like Black Beans when they are done right. Most spots try to use them as a Vegan item which means no animal fat- means no flavor! Sorry thems facts! Not here! They were Superb! The highlight of the meal! Yes because it's the simple things done properly! Will definitely be back around. read more

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Their food is okay. It was my first time coming to this restaurant. I plan to come back again.

Consistently good food & beer! One of my favorite burger places in Boise. I actually usually get the lamb burger. Haven't been disappointed with a meal there yet! read more

First thing I noticed was The comfortable seating. The atmosphere is warm and friendly and seem like every employee had a smile on their face. I had a flight of beers. Loved the variety to choose from. But I came for one item that I had been told about. And so I ordered the butterscotch beignets for my dessert. The beignets are soft and pillowy with a slight Chrispness to the outside. They're dusted heavily with powdered sugar but what really brings it to heavenly levels is the warm butterscotch dipping sauce. Rich and salty and buttery. It's a huge order and you should definitely share. Or at least that's what a nice person would do. I took mine home, so I guess I'm not that nice. read more

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Bartenders were friendly and attentive. They offered free samples of their beer list! However, the food needs help -- especially the poutine. I've gotten way better poutine at Albertsons. The chicken sandwich was also bland. I also enjoyed the atmosphere, but behind the bar is a bit cluttered. Room for improvement! read more

Wonderful family lunch at the bittercreek alehouse! I was visiting from Phoenix, my dad, brother, and his girlfriend from Japan, to see my aunt in Boise. This was a perfect intro to them of what an American dining would look like. I had to order cheese curds!! I got fish tacos and they were so yummy. Everyone in our table loved the meal. The server was very friendly as well. Next time we are back in Boise, I'd love to come again! read more

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