The bearded bartender had a positive and welcoming demeanor…read more The smoked piggy, and the street tacos were both delicious! I love the red ale and the Japanese rice beer! Place is clean, open, and easy.

Wandered in here for a beer after the Idaho historic museum and was very pleasantly surprised…read more Had a great chat with the barback and bartender who were incredibly cool. Tried a pale blonde and Mexican ale that were both delicious

Ben was my bartender. Great conversation and it was super slow in the bar. Ben was able to break…read moredown all of the beers for me and I started off with a flight of 6 different beers and ended with Pilsner before heading back to the hotel. I was able to try their flagship West Coast IPA, Nitro Irish Stout, Bikini Sour, Hazy IPA, Bock and their wolf moon. My night cap was their Crispy Bois Pilsner. I did try the Fresh Pacific Pale (but ended up not liking it, plus they were trying a fresh hop juice). Great beer for the most part. The staff was very easy to talk to and definitely see being friends in my life besides Yelp. I would highly recommend going their to check it out. But if you want to see Ben I highly going in on a Monday since those are the days that he works. Since he is a part timer, because he is also a farmer. Solid people all around.

So happy to finally have discovered this charming brewery! Tremendous service from bartender BJ who…read morerecommended Bock and a little splash of Chocolate Pretzel for added sweetness. Yes! Genius! I leaned in all sweet for my second glass with Maple Bar--almost like a port. BJ was great about offering tastes. We learned all the beers constantly change--except #1 Little Wolf. Met really nice people--and dogs too. Can't wait to come back and spread the word.

place was good wouldn't mind going back. Good place to go on a date.good night to enjoyread more

Solid beer selection with a few non-alcoholic choices. Decor inside is festive and fun, though we…read morewere here early on a Wednesday and pretty much the only people here. The service was great. Husband's favorite pours were Project X renaissance and Nitro milk truck stout. I had the kombucha which was refreshing and tasted the Cali Peaches & Cream - which had nice flavor with terrific peach aroma. No food trucks this early in the day (weekday, noon) which was a bummer, but understandable!

Downtown Boise. Lots of space, inside and out. Lots of TV's to watch your favorite game. Parking…read moreisn't ample but it's downtown so there are nearby options. Service was friendly and good. Good selections of beers on tap. Their amber was delicious. Was more thirsty than hungry but their menu looks great. Went with an appetizer, the corn fritters, and they were Yelplicious. Would return.

Stopped in here while passing through to catch the apple cup game. There was a UW meetup that was…read morevery cool. The local brews were very good, staff was friendly and fast. In addition to the beer we had the patty melt... it was literally one of the best patty melts I've ever tasted.

Let's start off with the staff, Mason and Jackie were simple to talk to and really enlightened me…read moreon the lives of people of Boise City. Almost made me want to move here, they were easy to talk to and were completely personal with their conversations. I ordered the flight of 4, 5-oz samples with an additional 2 more. Making it a 6-sample flight consisting of 30 oz of beer. What I ordered was their Recoil IPA (citrus), Rustler IPA (malty), Mutton Buster (brown ale), Oktoberfest (marzen lager), with the additional two of the Aura (hibiscus sour), and Sofa King Dreamy (tropical IPA). This place was absolutely amazing, from the outside drinking areas to the bathrooms. The bathroom was something I wasn't suspecting, all the way to the bonfire pit that was so huge, to even the forest of the wandering drinkers. I did come pretty close to close and the staff was still awesome and easy to work with. They weren't done with their shift and irrtitated which I see most of the time. I ended up buying some merchandise and some beer togo. If I lived here, I can totally see myself coming by this spot frequently. Way to go Payette Brewing, I would highly recommend checking this place out!!

Went here to meet up with a group of friends and it was popping on a Tuesday night! There was still…read moreplenty of seating and room around the huge fire pit in the courtyard. They have a cute tent set up like a forest/campground with picnic tables and other seating for guests to enjoy. This is a great space out of the elements (although we've had an extremely mild winter this year). I ordered the Le'Bois cocktail then a beer. Both were delicious. The bartenders were polite and service was very quick. The fire pit outside puts off a lot of heat and was perfect for the brisk evening last night. I have also been here in the summer time with my family and the outdoor courtyard is a good space for the kids to run around and we usually order them dinner for the rotating food trucks they have available. Also note, they are dog friendly. There were lots of sweet pups there last night. Just remember to bring a poop bag just in case.

The beers were fantastic!! Definitely stop in if you are in Boise. They know what they are doing…read morewhen it comes to brewing. Visited from Portland and left with some Shirts it was that good.

We had a great experience overall. Shannon was knowledgeable, kind, and attentive, and we really…read moreenjoyed the Hey Arnold Sour, Kölsch, and Pilsner. The patio and atmosphere were lovely. Unfortunately, the evening ended on a sour note. BJ was distracted chatting with a coworker and not paying attention to the line. After the person at the register was helped, I stepped to the side (there were two tills) to close my tab. I greeted him politely, but was met with an eye roll and told I had to go to the back of the line because he assumed everyone had arrived at the same time. As someone with industry experience, I found this attitude frustrating--especially since the issue seemed to be a lack of awareness on his part. When I explained I had been waiting, he gave a brief apology and rushed through the transaction. It's disappointing when great service and atmosphere are overshadowed by a negative interaction like this. Might be worth reminding him of rule #5 that's listed on the chalkboard when you enter.

Hundreds of Hops self-guided US Hop Passport Brewery Tour Stop #4, State 14 2/7…read more Friendly barkeep gave us the run down on arrival. (5) I ordered the Ghost Porter ($6/ Free under the BOGO) and the hubs got the $10 Yersinia Barrel Aged imperial Stout . (4) Our 2nd Idaho stop needed a little something in the bellies. We split the $12 beef sandwich (comes with chips) & each got one beer. This location is get the lowest priced drink free, something to keep in mind if you're looking for a bargain. (4) There's a beer garden outside, small booths & long tables inside. Dog friendly, great for couples & large groups. A solid find.

Amazing venue with great service! Visited with the family after a walk on the Greenbelt. The beer…read morewas delicious as always and the food was so good! Pizza, Mac and Cheese and of course the cauliflower buffalo wings! We enjoyed the outside spacious seating with lots of room and can't wait to be back.

Let's get this on the table first. I do not write reviews of anything. Partially because I don't…read morethink that my opinion means much but this had to be done. Bittercreek provided me with just what I needed today. Warm and inviting service and a terrific selection of food and beverages for me to enjoy. Dined alone at the bar and everyone that I came into contact with did what I expect. Timely greet and informative service personnel. Hats off to the whole team. Was talked into a Chardonnay from the Willamette Valley and it was spectacular. I usually stick to Willamette Valley reds but went for it after a tiny taste. It's what I needed but didn't know it until it was offered. Too many times I stick to my wheelhouse and don't stray but was coerced by someone who I assumed was the inhouse shotcaller. I had two glasses and it went well with the Bowl of Corn Chowder I was told about. Served hot and with some semi crusty sourdough that hit the spot. Finished every spoonful and it brought me back to my time in New England. The soup was done right for sure. Noone trying too hard which is an issue when trying to recreate a coastal favorite while land locked in the mountain state of Idaho. Right before I had.my second glass of Chardonnay, I asked "the front of the house shot caller" about the selection of Rums and was offered a taste of one that could have been a contender for my follow up beverage. No mixer needed. Would have made a great sipper, as most good rums can be but I elected for the second glass of Chardonnay. Glad that I did. Was feeling a bit buzzed and full from my meal and had to exit stage left before trying a dessert. I'm sure it would have been epic but I'm thin for a reason and don't overindulge. Thank you Bittercreek! My visit with you all made me wonder why I hadn't been in since 2006 or 2007. I'll, certainly, be visitong more often and will bring others with. You've got a fan in me!

My co workers and I headed to Bittercreek for my birthday and happy hour! We were killing two birds…read morewith 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!

Dog friendly, on their patio, and they brought the pups a water bowl after a long hike. Nice…read moretouch. Tiny brewery inside but cool. Run down and a bit dirty with food on the floor. Only one complaint. Beer was yummy. Chicken pesto sandwich was really good. Fresh, great bread. Pesto was good. Cheese and tomatoes were also good. Chicken cooked perfectly. Beer cheese burger was delish. Fish and chips were a miss. Good breading but the fish had a lot of veins and fishy parts even for being fish :-) BUT...... the hand cut fries were excellent! Service was attentive and quick. Wouldn't go out of our way to go back but with the dogs, more likely.

We came here for the many gluten free option. It did not disappoint us. The portions were…read moreplentiful and the food was good. Zach was our waiter and he was very knowledgeable on the gluten free option. We came here for an early dinner and there was no wait. It was a beautiful day so we sat outside.

I don't know that I have ever given a brewery a 5 Star review...this makes sense!…read more I have been doing my little Fish & Chips search through Boise and I will have to say, this place is Hands Down the best yet that I have found! Now I have been here a few times and I like the place. The service is good, especially in the bar. The place is very open and has great light and fresh air which I always love. Add to that some great food and creative cocktails and you have a winner! They have a great Old Fashion that is a creation of one of the bartenders and I think is just a fantastic drink! Balanced flavor, a little sweet but not too sweet...with a nice bourbon finish to it! Now back to the Fish & Chips...I have had them twice now, with the same cocktail to chase them down. These are what Fish & Chips are meant to be. The batter is light with a great crunch, not heavily breaded but a light flavorful batter! Fries are good, home-made tartar sauce which always hits...and all the items you want with them...lemon, vinegar and for me mustard! I will be back, over and over again. for a drink, some good service and the best Fish & Chips when I am having that craving! KT

I visited 10 Barrel Brewing recently with my fiancé, and while there were some high points…read moreregarding the flavors and service, the experience was a bit of a mixed bag. To start, I tried the Pickletini. As a fan of pickle-forward drinks, I found it "not bad"--a solid choice if you enjoy that briny profile. My fiancé opted for the All Ways Down Double IPA flight. At 9% ABV, it was a heavy hitter, but he really enjoyed the intense hop aroma and flavor provided by the Cryo Hops. For my main, I ordered the TNT Sando (Tri-Tip with bacon jam and garlic aioli) on Gaston's grilled focaccia. I requested it without pickles, and it was excellent. I paired it with the Black Bean and Veggie soup, which was a standout--perfectly delicious with a nice "zing" to it. Unfortunately, the meal hit a significant snag with my fiancé's Fish & Chips. The beer and cornmeal tempura batter was extremely thick (nearly 3/4 of an inch in some spots) and the fish was overcooked. Additionally, the blue cheese dressing on his side salad was very runny and tasted off. It was disappointing enough that we had to send it back. We replaced it with The Spicy Italian pizza. This was a total 180--it arrived looking beautiful, and the combination of the meats, pepperoncinis, and hot honey was absolutely delicious. Our server, Casey P., was generally good and attentive, though we did have to wait to start our meal because we weren't initially provided with napkins or silverware. A minor note on the atmosphere: the table we were seated at had "gay" carved into the wood, which felt a bit out of place for the professional vibe of the rest of the establishment. Overall, the TNT Sando, the pizza, and the beers are worth coming back for, but the kitchen consistency on the fried items definitely needs some work.