Billed as the farm to table restaurant in Boise, I was excited to try fork. Got the farm burger with the Parmesan fries and added white cheddar. Burger was delicious fries were not my thing but not bad. read more

The food here genuinely slaps -- the Asparagus Fries, BCS, and Butter Cake are my holy trinity and keep me coming back. But our Mother's Day visit left a sour taste that had nothing to do with the kitchen. We had a 2:00 reservation. Brunch ends at 2:00. Fine -- tight, but workable, if our server had shown up on time. Instead, she didn't swing by until 2:07, and the first thing out of her mouth was that brunch was over and she couldn't accommodate the one item my wife had been looking forward to. Seven minutes. That's all it took to turn a special occasion into a letdown. It didn't stop there. No "Happy Mother's Day." No acknowledgment of the occasion whatsoever. Just a vibe that screamed I'd rather be anywhere else. Some servers mistake indifference for cool -- this was that. The food still deserves its stars. The service on this particular visit did not. Here's hoping management takes note, because the kitchen is carrying what the front of house dropped. read more

This is a farm to table restaurant in Boise in the heart of the city. We made reservations just in case, for an early dinner at 4:30pm, and it was not too busy - walk-ins seem to be possible if you cannot snag a limited reservation. We got the Carajillo cocktail (seasonal) and a glass of red wine from an Idaho winery. The drinks were expensive for Boise - $16 for a tiny cocktail, versus the usual $11-15 price tag at most of the nearby restaurants. The red wine was decent. The Carajillo was interesting as it was a take on espresso martini with some citrus notes We got the asparagus fries, tomato basil fondue and grilled cheese, Idaho rainbow trout, and Fork's signature warm butter cake. The asparagus fries were market price and fluctuates. It was decent - texture is pretty much asparagus with some fried batter and nothing special aside from the ranch sauce that you dip with it. The tomato basil fondue was an interesting take on grilled cheese and tomato soup. The fondue candle is aesthetic only - it was useless in keeping the soup warm. The Idaho rainbow trout was a pretty good price - a whole piece of fish filet into 2 pieces with a decent amount of root vegetables and Brussels sprouts. The fish needs some flavor but fine when combining with everything. The warm butter cake was good but the presentation was a bit sloppy - the ice cream failed to stay in the center since the butter cake was sloped and not uniform. Service is fine as bare minimum but felt a bit abrupt and inadequate at times. For a restaurant that you can easily spend $50-100 per person, especially in Boise, it is on the higher end so I expected more from the service. read more

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The food was wonderful. We had a party of 13 and everybody was very pleased. The waiters were great and patient with such a large group paying individually. My only issue was the restaurant is very loud which made even talking to your neighbor a challenge. read more

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I attended a farewell brunch here with a large group of friends. It was a nice ending to a long weekend with friends! I'm giving 4 stars because the service was great! Very attentive! However, I didn't find a whole lot of vegan friendly items. I opted for dry toast and avocado. The avocado was plentiful and perfectly ripe! I also got orange juice, I also got an iced tea. Should have started with the iced tea because it was nice and crisp tasting the way I like it and got free refills on the tea. I would have saved $4 on the juice! read more

Fork - Fork: plain toast and avocado - New American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

I honestly didn't know a thing about Fork. We can as a large group of 16 or so people and I just tagged along for brunch. Located in the heart of downtown Boise in the beautiful and historic National Bank Building, Fork has that classy upscale feel. I love that that they also have a nice outside patio area if you want to take in a beautiful day. The bathrooms were clean and nice though is a bit weird that you have to cut through server station to get there. The menu has many unique brekkie items from chilaquiles to yummy sounding omelettes and a giant cinnamon role, but what caught my attention was Idaho Chef's Benny. Idaho = Local poachers + blackened & fried Idaho trout + local English muffin + Cajun hollandaise + crispy red potatoes. I've never had fish on a Benny so I had to try it. And I'm glad I did as it was delicious. One thing did bother me through and that's that I had to peel the skin off the fish and there was a little more fat than I would have liked. Still a good dish overall and worth trying. I do like that Forks big thing is buying locally from farm to fork. I also got a coffee but I didn't see it on the menu. I knew they had it anyway because what brunch place would've? The coffee itself was a bit too strong and bold. Not my style as I'm a medium body drink but it definitely seemed like a dark roast. I had to soften it was sweetener and creamer. I was a bit shocked to find out that the coffee was $6. They really outta put the item and price on the menu. I dislike when I have to guess at things, especially something as common as coffee. The server did forget my partners coffee though and had to be reminded. I get that we are a large party, but still. Overall I mostly enjoyed my experience and would go back again. read more

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On our way to brunch we saw this place and it really caught my husbands eye. So with no reservations we headed here for dinner. We waited on bar seating which took a few minutes. The place was packed and rightfully so. After looking at the menu we went with the rainbow trout, the chicken dish, and truffle fries. Everything is farm to table aka farm to fork here. I've never had rainbow trout but it was delicious. My husband loved his chicken. Best unexpected visit and good service. read more

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Wait here for lunch ended up, running into some friends and sat with their table. I ordered the salmon sandwich and a beer for lunch. The bartender ended up being in our server and we had a pretty large table since I joined them. Everybody all ordered different dishes and it all looked to be pretty good. This looks like a really nice place that has a little more of expensive items on the menu. I highly recommend for lunch. The place looked very clean and very well put together and very well trained staffed. read more

Fork - Grilled Salmon Sammy - New American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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Came in on a Friday night and grabbed a seat at the bar. The decor had a classy rustic charm clean, warm, inviting with a great atomsphere. I ordered the Herb Crusted Prime Rib ($46), which is only offered on Fridays and Saturdays. The au jus served with it was delicious, but the prime rib itself was a bit disappointing. The temperature felt like it had been sitting out for a while. The mashed potatoes were not very creamy and bland in flavor. Overall, the restaurant has beautiful decor, a great atmosphere, and solid service at the bar. The food was okay. read more

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Good food. Nice ambiance. Great service! I got the BAM Sammy with mashed potatoes. The sandwich was ok, but the mashed potatoes were amazing! Carajillo has become one of my favorite drinks and this one was one of the best I've had! read more

Fork - BAM Sammy - New American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

While planning our Boise weekend getaway, I saw that Fork came highly recommended, so I made a dinner reservation and I'm so glad I did! We were tempted by all the appetizers, but our waiter suggested the smashed burger, which turned out to be the perfect pick. Juicy, flavorful, and served with a generous portion of fries. The standout for me, though, was the asparagus fries, our first time trying anything like that, and we devoured the whole plate. We also shared the grilled cheese fondue that is dipped in tomato soup which was so comforting. The potato salad it came as large wedges of potatoes, which my husband didn't mind one bit since he finished most of it. Although our server wasn't the most cheerful, the food came out quickly and everything was delicious. A great dinner spot in Boise that I'd happily return to. read more

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I was thoroughly disgusted by fork except for the expedient and kind staff. I'm a classically trained chef, friends with many local vendors, and a sommelier and found this place to be more cosplaying fine dining and supporting local but utterly lacking in the skill and quality to back it up, it's for people who want appearance over substance. My bullet point grievances to keep this short would be.. there is only 3 mediocre local wine selections when they are a 30 minute drive from hundreds, almost every local support claim is for well established multimillion dollar corporations, there is only one mixed drink on the menu that was not acidic or had candy in it, food was bland and improperly cooked from noodles stuck together to broken sauces and burnt bread, salads were plated for pictures not ease of eating. If you want to really support local, buy from vendors who actually need support and highlight Idaho's wine region. read more

Really top notch steak sandwich and truffle fries with garlic aioli, this is a can't-miss in Boise. Service was friendly and attentive and I was quickly seated. Restaurant is visually appealing and upscale. Definitely recommend! read more

Fork - Steak sandwich with truffle fries and garlic aioli - New American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Love the style of this restaurant - a nice mix of historic architecture and modern wood & dark moodiness. The service was excellent! We were pleased to be seated right away, our server answered all our questions and we were checked on often by multiple staff. We ordered the Sleeping Dragon mocktails and crisped Brussel Sprouts to start. They were both delicious with nice twists on the traditional flavor profiles. My mom ordered the braised short rib which was very tender and she very much enjoyed the hearty texture of the mashed potatoes. I had the SBC salad with smoked salmon & arugula - wow! Both portions were very large. We will definitely come back here the next time we're in town visiting family. read more

Fork - SBC salad with white cheddar cheese and honey balsamic dressing on the side. - New American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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Noisy atmosphere but very good food. Service was also good overall. Fun area of downtown. read more

First meal while visiting Idaho from out of state! Exceptional farm-to-table and locally sourced food! It's the real deal, friends. From the fresh produce made into a winter grain salad to rainbow trout. This salad has quinoa, farro, kale, red cabbage,dried cranberries, sliced almonds in a peach and bourbon vinagrette. Healthy and delicious! The Idaho rainbow trout is perfect--tender, flaky and tasty. Their signature warm butter cake is very popular for good reason. Vanilla ice cream, fresh fruit, warm butter cake w/berry coulis is dessert gold that just melted in my mouth! The hubby and I were well impressed with the food here and excellent service from Halle. We'd love to eat here again when in town. 5 stars! PS: the outside around them is pretty too with lots of lovely flowers. read more

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Stopped in at 4:45 pm on a Wednedsay for a bite, without reservations. The host sat us at a nice table, eloquently and politely mentioning that the table was reserved for 5:45 pm. We experienced a great meal and fantastic service. First, we shared an order of crispy and herby black truffle fries. My dining partner had the crispy chicken sandwich with chips and I ordered the king salmon sandwich, upgrading from chips to the house salad. Look at the picture! Can't you see the freshness? And the fresh herbed sauces served with the fries, chicken, and salad were wonderful. The chicken was juicy with a fresh potato bun. The salmon in the sandwich was cooked to perfection. The roll was soft with the perfect crusty chew. The side salad was fresh, with perfectly pickled onions. Our server, Becca B., was exceptional! She was super-friendly, professional, offered thoughtful recommendations, and stopped to check on us at all the right times. A true pro! I'd definitely come back again. We didn't try the grilled cheese & tomato fondue appetizer, but it looked delicious, as did the desserts. Give this place a try! read more

Fork - Chicken sandwich with house chips. - New American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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We ventured upstairs for a group dinner at Fork after Happy Hour at 8 Horses. We were seated in a cozy banquette table that accomodated our group nicely. Service was really solid, especially given how busy of an evening it was. our server was attentive and took great care of our group. I ordered a BAM Sammy. It lacked some flavor, but I'll attribute that to time of year and produce not being garden fresh. The rosemary parmesan fries were outstanding though. Cute place, great service, definitely somewhere to revisit. read more

We stopped in for dinner while visiting Boise. This is our 2nd time to Fork, we stopped in last year while visiting Boise as well. We arrived about 1 hour before closing and the hostess sat us outside in a booth on their patio. The patio is situated right on the main walkway but is surrounded by foliage and flowers so the people walking by are not a distraction. It's very nice. I didn't catch our servers name but he was attentive and never left us waiting for anything. Unfortunately he must have been having a bad night as he clearly didn't want to be there. He never smiled and was a bit impatient when we asked questions about the menu. With that being said, he wasn't a bad server. Everyone has a bad day. We were not super hungry as we stopped at another restaurant prior for drinks and appetizers so we decided to share several plates. We ordered Moscow mules and a glass of wine to start. I will say the wine pour was a little small for the price of the wine. Asparagus fries- crispy and cooked perfectly. Delicious. Tomato Basil Fondue & Grilled Cheese - Delicious. I loved the way they serve the melted grilled cheese sandwich. Wagyu sliders. Really tasty but they were overcooked a bit. Fresh soft bun as well. Shrimp and grits. Could have used a bit more seasoning but the flavor was good and the shrimp cooked perfectly. Potatoes with crispy onions. Great! We liked the food and sitting out on the patio. I'm glad we decided to dine again at Fork while visiting Boise. read more

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First time here from California. Had the chilaquiles and it was good with shredded pork. The scone was also excellent with the sausage gravy. Oh and I mention the cinnamon roll, OMG! It was amazing. Definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

I was in Boise on a work trip and we ended up at Fork for dinner on a Saturday night. We did not have a reservation but were able to be sat right away at the bar/island area. Our server was quick to take our order and was very attentive. I was not very hungry so I just got fries and a Diet Coke, but let me tell to, these fries were amazing. The rosemary was such a lovely touch. I would love to come back for the asparagus fries because they looked amazing. The atmosphere is a step up from casual but still relaxed. Fair prices. read more

Fork - Inside - New American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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Stopped by for an early team dinner here today. We were seated quickly with reservations and service was fairly quick. Our server, Erin was awesome. She checked in on us regularly, provided good recommendations and made sure our glasses were never empty. We shared a couple of bottles of wine - they have a decent selection of new world reds to pick from in my opinion. For food, we shared the Brussel sprouts, the asparagus fries and the tomatoes basil fondue. All of them were honestly excellent! Id order any of those apps again. I think the fondue needed more bread and Erin was very quick with replenishing our table when asked. The entrees were underwhelming overall in my opinion, hence the missed 5th star. I tried the rainbow trout - a dish that's popular on the menu and they use locally sourced fish which I was excited about. The fish itself was amazingly fresh but not prepared well - under seasoned and lacked any kind of acid it was really screaming for. The orzo it came on was also lack luster and maybe a tad bit too oily. I feel like they didn't do justice to the fish when it came with the accompaniments and the seasoning. I had to ask for a side of lime which did make it better with salt and pepper. Folks that ate their special Wagyu burger were also pretty underwhelmed. I think our server made it sound more awesome than it was lol. The special tacos were the same - sounds awesome but we're okay ish. These were pork belly Asian inspired tacos. For dessert, the butter cake was okay but the salted caramel bread pudding was a home run. Tasted delicious with the ice cream on top, I'd order than again - especially decedent. Overall, maybe the kitchen was having an off night or something. But I'd like try them again if I am in the area. read more

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Good service and great food - the perfect combo. Really enjoyed the fried asparagus appetizer; huge portion and perfectly fried. Both entrees were very good and I recommend them both: Idaho rainbow trout (delicious, tender and fresh) and roasted half chicken (tasted like butter!) with Brussel sprouts. read more

Fork - Fried Asparagus - New American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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The only reason I give it a four star was because the wait was long. Although we sat at the bar for quicker service. The place is lively as expected. The bar area was really pretty. I had the Short Rib plate and ordered the Brussel sprouts. The Short rib was amazing. The Brussels were delicious. I had a glass of Huston's Rosé wine. Heaven on my tongue. read more

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I hadn't been to Fork in 6 or 7 years but remembered it fondly and was excited to give it another try. We arrived well dressed at 5:30pm on a quiet Friday night to a dining room that was maybe a third full and an outdoor patio with one couple in it. We were quoted at least an hour wait for 5. When we offered to sit outside -- easily 15-20 empty tables -- we were told the patio is only available to guests with dogs. We left. Boise has no shortage of restaurants that are genuinely happy to seat you -- Pearl Oyster, Percy, and Saltbrush come to mind. We ended up having a great night at Pearl Oyster. Between food and drinks, it was a huge win for the polite folks. Was with out of town visitors too, and will never recommend again. Avoid. read more

Really fun spot with creative options. I can't remember the last time I ate anywhere with such a unique version of otherwise common foods. In all my years of eating (and over eating), I've never eaten grilled cheese and tomato soup fondue style and I've never had asparagus fries! Not only did I have a great restaurant experience, I have 2 new favorite foods. read more

Extremely unimpressed. Our server seemed scared and unattentive. I was at this restaurant for brunch, which I was excited for. Since I'd heard great things, I ordered a mimosa which was fine and I also ordered the eggs benedict for my brunch entree and it came out cold. The person I came to the restaurant with also ordered the same thing. It was also cold. A little pricey for cold food. read more

I have been going to "Fork" for the last 4-5 months. I am not from here and Boise is "not my forever home", but if it was, I would say, "YES, DEFINITELY GO TO FORK". They have gone through a transition with the "head chef" but one of the other chefs took up the slack and made it his own. David "bartender", works Wed thru Saturdays in the daytime, and Jackie (one of the managers, her schedule changes) are probably the two best people I have met here since I have arrived which has been a little over 1 year. I have travelled extensively, and I cook EXTREMELY WELL, so when I say this, I truly mean it. The staff at "Fork" are one of the friendliest people I have met in a long time. The food, I am being honest, is hit or miss depending on what you order, but so far I have not been disappointed. Just remember, if they are super busy, be patient, because the kitchen staff, cooks to make your meal memorable. read more

Fork - New American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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Great atmosphere. Menu selection is fantastic and we loved our dinner. We tried the Brussels sprouts and potato salad for starters. Wagyu sliders and ban mi. Everything was good. Matt our server was the best. He was attentive and helpful.:) read more

Fork - New American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

We arrived on a Tuesday and the restaurant was full but we sat at a tall bar table which was perfect. It was a little loud but we could hear each other. We were served quickly. My girlfriends split the raviolis and they each had mixed house salad. I snuck a bite, loved the pickled onions and the balsamic dressing was delicious. I had the Bánh Mì and it was good. I'm use to a bun that is softer but the roll soaked up the sauce and the moisture from the sauce made a perfect complement. I have a cracked crown and it wasn't too hard. Our waitress was perfect. Our water glass was always full. I'm already looking forward to our next visit. Don't miss the Raspberry Clove cocktail! read more

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A friend and I had dinner here on her birthday and it was the best time! We had glasses of champagne to start which were the right amount of crispy and bubbly. We started with Brussels sprouts because that's what you do when there are Brussels sprouts on the menu lol... they were tangy, sweet, crispy, soft, and just perfect in every way. I had a salad with salmon and though the piece of fish could have been bigger, the entire bowl was so wonderfully flavored that I forgot about that and devoured my plate. My friend had the chicken meal which she also really liked and couldn't finish so she took about over a quarter home for leftover (I recommend it if you're hungry), and we shared a side of fries. They don't offer free desserts for birthdays but will decorate it or put in a candle if you order a dessert and let them know it's for a birthday so that's what we did. All the servers walk around and help out which can be helpful but a little confusing (the person who informed us of the dessert decoration was not available when we we were ready to order and the person we told only placed a candle in so it was a tad disappointing but we were grateful nonetheless). I think everyone visiting Boise needs to go to Fork for a meal because overall, we had a really good time, loved our meals, and will certainly be back. read more

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Everything from welcome to goodbye of our FORK experience was fantastic. We shared the fondue, asparagus, Southwest salad, and brownie. Everything was top notch, servers were excellent, and the environment was warm and welcoming. Do not eat here without ordering the tomatoes basil fondue, we had gluten-free and it was fantastic!! Will definitely be back... read more

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Great historic building in downtiwn Boise. Lots of character and decor. Chose to sit outside on this beautiful sunny day. Only bad thing was the flies. Not their fault. Server was excellent. Attentive and nice. Fried artichoke appetizer was good and especially the dipping sauce. Salmon chopped salad was delicious but the salmon is also chopped and a bit on the fishy side. Their version of the BLT was the best tasting dish. Fries were just ok. Needed more time in the fryer. Son had the burger. Said the cheese and everything else was flavorful but the burger patty needed more seasoning. Would try again. read more

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Honestly my absolute favorite place to eat in Boise ! The entrance is so elegant and open ! Service and hostess were attentive to guests and we were sat down fast ! Nice waiters and staff ! Food was absolutely delicious and food came out fast ! The prickly pear margarita was so rich in color and so flavorful ( I still think about this margarita to this day !! ) shrimp and grits were so creamy and delicious ! Recommend coming here for a date night ! read more

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We had friends in town and wanted to do a Sunday Brunch and after checking Yelp for a brunch location we decided to try the Fork in downtown Boise. We made reservations and were seated immediately. Our waiter came and got our drink orders and between our conversations, we reviewed the menu and when our waiter returned we all ordered different items. I had the Short Rib Eggs Benedict which was wonderful, one of the others had the Veggie Omelette which had a Pesto Sauce on it and she said it was absolutely amazing. All the others were also impressed with their selections. The place was busy and a little noisy but overall it was a great brunch and we will be back. We were all very impressed with their little tweaks to common breakfasts items which made for a great Brunch experience. read more

Start by saying this place is beautiful- very trendy, in a great location in downtown and everything was nice. The service was wonderful- attentive, personable and super friendly. You can make a reservation right on Yelp, and I recommend you do that. We thought the food was okay at best- it was beautiful- presented wonderfully. The biggest hit was the chicken, egg and cornbread waffle- I will say, it was my first time ever ordering chicken and waffles (my son and daughter are usually the ones to order and they said it was okay in comparison to others), but I did think the flavors were good and all worked well together. We also ordered a chicken BLT, and the prime rib dip- and both of the teens said it was okay. The giant cinnamon bun was giant, but burned on the bottom, very dense and hard. We were looking forward to it because it's our favorite treat when someone has them on the menu, but we didn't end up eating it. The price was good, considering the food we got. We also ordered the chips and onion dip, and that was delicious. They have a TON of drink options, and a large menu- so based on the service alone, we would go back and give it another try. But we didn't think the food was great. 4 stars for the service and ambiance, but only a solid 3/5 for food. read more

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Fork is at the top of my list of restaurants in Boise. I love that this restaurant uses farm to table ingredients and sources many of their ingredients locally. Some of my favorites on the menu are their red wine braised short ribs, the Idaho rainbow trout, or the BAM Sammy. They also have great shareables, namely their house chips, their asparagus fries, or their veggie of the moment. You can't go wrong with any of their food but my personal favorite is their signature warm butter cake. You cannot leave Fork without ordering it, it truly is that good. read more

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Food - Just ok. To be fair we had an 8pm reservation (everything dry) Service was good other than forgetting our appetizer Ambiance - Best part of this place. Very warm and fancy read more

I hadn't been to Fork in a few years but I had two great back-to-back experiences so wanted to offer an updated review. Very attentive, fast service--and it was a Saturday night. My daughter loved her ahi and I had butternut squash ravioli. We liked our raspberry-based cocktail. And the butter cake... Just as good as I remember! I got extra points for bringing one home to my husband. He ate the whole thing! read more

Fork - Raspberry-based cocktail. Yum. - New American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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I had this place flagged to checkout in Boise and boy was I glad I did. I love places that do farm to table. More importantly just focus on the food purveyors from their region. Fork has done that epically. They have an excellent menu I went simple tho with their Sammy that was just delicious with their own tomato bisque soup. The service was great as I sat at the bar and the location is even better as it takes up a former bank building. read more

Fork - New American Near Me - Boise, Idaho