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    Epi's A Basque Restaurant

    4.7 (455 reviews)
    PriceyBasque
    Closed 5:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Intimate
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Shrimp rice soup of the day
    Christina C.

    Absolutely amazing food! Such a gem. Food: 5/5. I have to start off by saying every single thing that we tasted was delicious! The wine (one red and one white) that was suggested by our waitress, Teagan, was crisp and delightful. For appetizers we had the croquetas (a must have) and chorizo. The chorizo comes with pimentos that make a perfect pair. Entrees also come with a salad and a choice of soup. We tried both of the soups and my favorite was the shrimp rice soup of the day. For our entrees we got the scallop special and lamb loin chops. Wow! Every bite was outstanding and melted in my mouth. Absolutely delicious! Service: 5/5. Teagan was such a great waitress! We were immediately greeted and she was very attentive. She also gave amazing recommendations and answered our questions. Food came out in great timing. Atmosphere: 5/5. This quaint restaurant is very cozy and homey. I loved the jazz music playing and it was a peaceful setting for a date night. Parking can be a bit hard to find if the main lot behind the restaurant is full. Kid friendly: 2/5. I did notice high chairs, and there is a kids menu that include spaghetti, chicken tenders or a sandwich, however I would not necessarily suggest this for children. Older children would be fine but I don't think I'd bring my toddlers here. I can't wait to go back to try all the other delicious food at this establishment. No wonder it has been around for so long!

    Sizzling garlic shrimp with roasted red potatoes and fried green beans

    Epi's is an absolute gem! From the moment we sat down, every course was unforgettable. We started with the croquettes and calamari both perfectly crisp, flavorful, and the ideal start to a Basque feast. The red bean soup and cream of shrimp that followed were rich, comforting, and layered with flavor. Then came the palate cleanser: a fresh, vibrant salad topped with the best dressing light, bright, and refreshing. For dinner, we enjoyed the sizzling garlic shrimp, served in the most luxurious blend of butter, garlic, lemon, and parsley. Every bite was perfection. The citrus-crusted halibut with creamy lobster sauce was equally divine delicate, bright, and indulgent all at once. Add in the family-style sides of rosemary roasted potatoes and fried green beans, and the entire meal felt warm, abundant, and thoughtfully crafted. Dessert was the perfect finish: the pumpkin cheesecake with decadent caramel sauce silky, rich, and the perfect sweet ending to an exceptional meal. Epi's delivers an unforgettable dining experience from start to finish. Highly, highly recommend!

    Sizzling shrimp scampi best I've ever had!
    Vicky K.

    This place never disappoint each bite is like a getting a huge warm HUG, everything is fresh and delicious!

    Ham Croquetas
    Genovese L.

    My husband and I absolutely love Epi's! Making reservations is pretty straightforward (you text their number from the website) and we always get quick responses. Their parking lot can fill up fast during peak times, but there's a good amount of street parking too. The service is always quick and friendly! Our favorite appetizer is the Ham Croquets! My husband loves the Beef Tongue here. Beef tongue is a highly underrated ingredient and we encourage you to try this dish if you haven't yet! All in all, Epi's is a wonderful place for a date night or to bring friends and family from out of town.

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    We've been to Epi's several time & have never been disappointed. Best Basque food in Idaho.

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    The food was excellent. We sat if the front porch which is a private room. The service was excellent too.

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    Been our favorite place for over twenty years. Bringing close friends this Friday for a birthday celebration.

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    This place is awesome but every time I call for a reservation, they're doing something offsite

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    Ansots Basque Chorizos & Catering - Patatas bravas, meatballs

    Ansots Basque Chorizos & Catering

    4.9(97 reviews)
    9.6 mi
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    Our favorite meal from our visit to Boise! Such a great…read moresurprise stumbling across this place as I am coincidentally Basque! It was one of the few restaurants open on NYE for lunch, so it felt like it was meant to be. We ordered: Jamón croquetas Pan con tomate Gildas Latx Bocadillo Café bombon Everything was beyond excellent. Vibes were casual but trendy, staff was friendly. Ive already recommended it to a friend who frequent the area, and we will FOR SURE return to eat here if we are ever back in Boise!

    I was really hoping for a 5-star experience, but not there. Co-worker said they were nominated for…read morea James Beard award, so I had to go. Turns out it was for service. I don't doubt that if you're doing dine-in service. We saw a lot of personal attention by family members spent on some of the larger tables. Ambiance was pretty cool, with a lot of Basque cultural pictures and spread over a couple seating areas with inside a larger mini-mall setup. It was a tad loud though. So we went tapas style, ordering 5 dishes and 2 desserts. Mains -Basque meatballs had great flavor within the meatball, but the gravy seemed a bit flat like a powder mix base. -Cod in Salsa Verde was a disappointment. The clams had no significant meat and the sauce was a tad bland. -Really enjoyed the Txistorra In a Blanket. The chorizo had a really nice flavorful punch and wrapped light filo. The coupled sauce had a balanced flavor with spicy kiss. -Really enjoyed the calamari strips. Not chewy with a light breading. Very fresh taste and the sauce was very good. -The Pan con Tomate with Manchego cheese were very nice. The jamon had a great cure and texture with a nice foccacia and cheese base. The tomatoes gave it a nice acidic punch. Dessert -The burnt cheesecake was a crowd pleaser. The cheesecake really let the cream cheese come through without a ton of sugar. -Tarta De Manzana was great. Firm, thinly slice green apples with an amazing crust with great body and featuring caramelized granulated sugar on the bottom. I just wish they would have put more orange marmalade on the base to bump up the aromatics. It really would have made it flavor explode.

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    Ansots Basque Chorizos & Catering - Gilda Pintxo. Olives, anchovy, and pepper.

    Gilda Pintxo. Olives, anchovy, and pepper.

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    The Basque Market - Paella

    The Basque Market

    4.6(246 reviews)
    9.5 mi
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    Nice, cozy restaurant in Basque Block area of Boise! This is my first time trying Basque style…read moretapas, which for those that have been to Spain or had tapas, is quite adjacent to Catalonian style tapas (Barcelona) but with different types of ingredients. We tried the pintxos of the day (3 for $10) - seafood and chorizo gratin, goat cheese and zucchini compote, and sardine bollo with lemon aioli; Basque meatballs with Sheepherder's bread, and braised lamb and potatoes. We also shared a frozen sangria which is a white wine slush with a splash of red wine float. All the food is amazing - the Basque meatballs is a bit on the saltier side but the Sheepherder's bread is so crispy and buttery! Among the pintxos, I loved the seafood and chorizo gratin the most, but all are delicious. The braised lamb and potatoes are good - the lamb is juicy while the potatoes were flavorful and slightly crispy. Service is good for an order at the counter style establishment - servers still walk around and check up on customers, even though the rest of the experience (filling water, etc) is more self-serve.

    Absolutely loved this place, will definitely be back!!! I took a minute before going to read about…read morethe Basque People. They are fascinating and Boise, ID has the largest population of Basque People in the US. I was introduced to Paella. So delicious that I'm going to make it for my husband this weekend. We sat outside and the weather was perfect 70° although a little bit windy. The restaurant had Basque people dancing their traditional dance. I would highly recommend this restaurant and their people!

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    Meatballs and croquettes with frozen sangria

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    Ochos Cocktail & Wine Bar - Meat & Cheese Board

    Ochos Cocktail & Wine Bar

    3.9(18 reviews)
    9.6 mi

    Ochos is bumping the moment you walk in--great cocktail and wine selection, vibrant crowd, and a…read morevibe that just hits right. Our servers were on point all night, practically at our beck and call, and absolutely nailed the signature cocktails. If you go (and you should), do yourself a favor and order the "What To Do With Your In-Laws." It's hilarious by name and seriously tasty by flavor. My follow-up was an espresso martini--smooth, bold, and exactly what I needed. My crew went hard on the dirty martinis, but take note: ask for it Boise Bench style, not Garden City style. Trust me. This place is lit, lively, and absolutely worth a night out. Ochos delivers.

    I really enjoyed our first time visit. We went on a Sunday afternoon after a performance at the…read moreMorrison Center. It was pretty deserted but it was only 5:30 or so. We were looking for a light bite, not a dinner and this filled the bill nicely. The cocktail menu was extensive with very "creative" labeling. Keep in mind, this is an over 21 only. We sat on the upstairs patio, enjoying the late afternoon sun, the flowers and the architecture of this and surrounding buildings. The cheese board/marinated olives and artichokes/baguette with dipping oils to share was just enough along with a "Parcel of Stardust" available with either alcoholic or nonalcoholic gin for each of us. Service was excellent and we enjoyed it very much.

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    Ochos Cocktail & Wine Bar - Next to the stairs was beautiful wall decor over old brick with stunning natural light.

    Next to the stairs was beautiful wall decor over old brick with stunning natural light.

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