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

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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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

Matt rocked !!! Exceptional cuisine in an ideal setting. You can not go wrong with dinner /lunch It lived up to the hype Kind staff read more

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

Yes, this is a great stop. Food and atmosphere were delicious and the staff was pleasant and accommodating. Also don't skip the smashed potatoes, they were killer. read more

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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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

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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We came here 8 years ago and loved it. Not so much now. Run down, had to replace two chairs ourselves that were broken. We came at 4 and the place was empty but they said no to a booth. Left an hour and a half later with still 5 booths empty. Our server was ok at first, but then a huge party came in and we were left in the dust. Food subpar, very little meat on the Sammy's. Disappointing we won't be back. read more

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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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 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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I once paid 50 bucks to sit on a porcelain throne for 48 hours after eating here. If you are a masochist and enjoy paying your hard earned dollars for self punishment ... this is your spot. read more

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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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

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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Came for Birthday celebration. - NO desert. Come on owner... "fork" up a cupcake and candle. Disappointing. Our server gets a "2". Matthew. In 2.5 hrs, never refilled our water glasses, asked us for another drink order or how our meals were, showed little friendliness. BOO. Two of us ordered a martini... what a joke for $16 in a little kid's glass... Ridiculous. Come on "fork" up a martini glass. Burger small. Atmosphere loud. Hard to have conversation without yelling. Table of 8 people. half liked their meals, have said okay. The restaurant layout was nice. Outside seating looked nice if it were warmer out which would address the loudness issue. read more

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

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

Came in for a family member birthday. Good service, food, and experience! The tomato basil, chicken salad, and butter cake were really good! They gave the cake as complimentary. The flavors were slightly different but enjoyable. Would definitely want to visit for brunch items! Interior is casual. Will come back! read more

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Came to Fork on a whim! Everything was delicious! I had the bahn mi and upgraded to fries. My server, Becca, was a total delight. Helped me choose wine and let me know what she thought was delicious. She also gave me some fun tips on things to see Boise. I'm just passing through, but I had a great experience at Fork and would happily return! read more

Fork - Off menu Pinot... so good! - New American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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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The service was great! The restaurant is very noisy. I was disappointed in the meals. It was like they were a la carte meals. My ravioli was way more than aldente. Not even a peace of bread with it, or a salad. It wasn't a meal. The salmon 34 dollars it wasn't a meal either a tiny piece of salmon with three pieces of asparagus? My grandson left hungry. The people that ordered the burgers got more of a meal than we did. I won't be coming back the food was not up to par, but our waitress was amazing. read more

I was visiting Boise and decided to stop by this place for lunch. Holy Cholesterol! This may be just a regional thing (I'm from the East Coast) but the food is served drenched in sugar, butter or fat. No matter what you order (except the salads, perhaps), it's served drowning in heavy cream, cheese or gravy. And don't forget the salt - pour in half a box maybe? I ordered the shrimp and grits and was shocked to find ground beef and melted cheese mixed with the grits. I never asked for this. When I was in Savannah, I had a traditional shrimp and grits and it was delicious. Here, it's like they're afraid the taste of shrimp or grits are too "mild" to stand on its own and overcompensate. The giant glob of orange and yellow on my plate seemed designed to blow a few blood vessels. As if the dish wasn't heavy enough, they serve it with deep fried cheese crisps on the side. This dish should have been called "cheeseburger shrimp and grits". My friend's beef ribs dish was also heavily salted and dripping in grease. Ditto my burger. We ordered brussels sprouts that were so sweet I thought they had been marinated in Pepsi. Any vegetables they serve are fried to high heaven and heavily salted, of course. I have high blood pressure and deeply regretted going here. I was fooled by the "farm to table" allusion, thinking it was reminiscent of East Coast artisanal places where the freshness of the food takes precedence, and everything is lightly grilled or basted. What a mistake. This is crude Paula Deen Diabetes Friendly Country Cooking, where mammoth sticks of butter and grease are mixed into every dish like candy. The worst kind of bar food, heavily fried and sauced to soak up the alcohol (sauce for the sauced). Ugh. My blood vessels are straining as I write this. read more

The wife and I really enjoyed our lunch visit here. Everything was solid, and the place itself is a really great space to enjoy a drink or dining experience. Wife got a lemonade cocktail and I noticed they had a great selection of local craft beers, and I chose the Sawtooth Idahome IPA. I am a cheesy guy by nature, so decided to have the fondue style grilled cheese with tomato soup. Wife chose the chop salad, and we shared the fries (the rosemary parmesan ones). Both were good, especially mine since I thought it was a good twist on presentation. I was told that I won the food battle for the meal. The atmosphere was energetic but classy, and I could see this place might be a lot of fun at night. Again, everything was pretty solid. I always explain my 4's (and try not to post any 3's or below, because I got on this platform only to broadcast positivity towards establishments), and I think we caught the salad greens on an off day, and we just didn't get the warm and fuzzy from the bartender on duty. It was efficient service, but was missing that welcoming, nice-to-meet-you service. But, this place is still a must stop for your Boise adventure, we definitely WILL come back the next time we are in town, and it is right in the heart of all of the fun on 8th. I highly recommend this place, and see you there (well, the next time we are in 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

Yo...this place is . Service was good, a bit slow in my opinion, but what made up for it was that the food was aaaahhhhmazing!! We got the Brussel Sprouts and asparagus fries for appetizers, and I got the roasted chicken with brussel sprouts and that was amazing!! Don't skip out of that butter cake either!! The inside was very wood and sage themed so very casual and dim lighted. Outdoor patio was a bit smelly so we opted inside. Other than that...id return 100% read more

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This place was so cool! It's in a really interesting building. It was converted from a bank, so I loved the historical aspect of it. The details of the place were really neat. For a table of 4 on a Sunday night, the wait was half an hour without a reservation. The food was totally worth it. The appetizers were amazing! Our favorites were the wagyu beef sliders and the tomato basil soup and grilled cheese. There was so much flavor in both. Just perfect. And tomato soup is such a staple that it's hard to mess up, but I think it's even harder to elevate it, and this place really did that. We also enjoyed the shrimp and grits and the pork belly Mac and cheese. We also really liked the urban burger with avocado and junior cheeseburger. The fries were good too. The butter cake was a bit too sweet for us and we kind of wished we had a better cake to toppings ratio to balance it out. But overall the experience was top notch. Our server was so great and went out of her way to make sure we had what we needed. She also was really patient with our kid and took the time to connect with him. We were all really satisfied with our experience and would 100% come back. read more

Server was nice and made a good recommendation for the birria tacos. Salad was so fresh, ambiance was relaxed/ businessy. read more

Fork - Birria tacos - New American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

The very definition of Boujee. I've lived in the Treasure Valley long enough to consider myself an honorary local. (Alaska is still where my soul belongs) and this restaurant has gone from fun and affordable to "expensive because in expensive part of town". Location: central Boise, rubbing shoulders with Ruth's Chris, Bittercreek and many long standing establishments that have been around since before the street was closed to auto traffic and before Freak Alley was just an alley. Competition is fearce for weekend dining. Restaurant: Interior is well lit. Exterior dining option is mixed with a lovely patio, but being seated on patio furniture for dining is not a comfortable experience. Seriously, ditch the wicker lounge chairs. Theyre falling apart and many of ours had sharp edges that snagged our Sunday church clothes. Menu: All fresh and local food. Food: All that fresh and local food is crafted into culinary abominations and gastric gut bombs. Chicken and Waffles used to be the star of the show here and really popularized this place way back when. It was one of the main draws. Now, boujee. The waffle is some corn bread abomination, overburdened by an over breaded chunk of chicken, topped with an egg. And inexplicably, resting in a puddle of spicy crema, topped with...... shredded parm? The syrup that was offered was way too sweet. Each bite I took was an inexplicable game of flavor roulette as I actively avoided the crema that seemed to get lost its way to finish a taco. What is going on here? Kids food ranged between edible and completely inedible because the burger bun was too hard. Service: slow and indifferent. Overall: Just because its "farm to table" doesn't mean that it'll be good. The flavor experimentation that's going on in the kitchen needs a cease and desist letter. Focus on freshness and known good flavor combos guys, stop trying to be something that locals dont want. read more

Great food, service and ambiance. Highly recommend the asparagus fries! Sit outside it's lovely!! read more

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

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A friend and I went here for dinner. We were shown to our table in the back corner of a side room, which as empty for most of our meal which was awkward. Ambiance/decor was fine, nothing special. Out in the main area would have been better - brighter, busier. We started with the fried asparagus which we liked, but the woody ends were not trimmed off. I would not order it again. I ordered the grilled cheese and soup which was ok. I wouldn't order it again. My friend seemed to like her meal better. I had this restaurant tagged for their cinnamon roll, which is supposed to be fantastic, but forgot to look for, and not sure they would have it later in the day. I would still like to go back for that, but the meals I'd skip. read more

Been here a few times for brunch, so it was time to give dinner an opportunity. So very delicious. The Idaho trout was spot on. Flaky and full of flavors. Service was from the bar and was relaxed and not rushed or intrusive. Ambiance was nice to be surrounded with adults with great tastes! read more

Fork - The Idaho Rainbow Trout with an added side of asparagus. I'd definitely get this again. - New American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

I was really excited to try Fork based on all the other reviews but sadly my experience wasn't great. I sat at the bar which is full service and even though they were packed to the gills they only had one bartender. It took approximately 6 minutes for her to make her way to me and maybe another 10 for her to take my order. I ordered the Urban Burger and that took a good 30-40ish minutes to come out. The burger was good, like really good. They actually seasoned their meat and it was really juicy. The food was absolutely 5 stars. I needed condiments and asked for them when my food came out but they never came and there was nobody on my side of the bar to ask again. I ended up just eating my food without them and when she came back a while later to check on me she realized she had forgotten. She offered to go get them but I was already done eating, so I declined. This spot has great potential based on the other teviews but I think they need more staff, or I just went on a bad day. read more

Fork - Urban burger - New American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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

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

First time at The Fork. Inside is welcoming with tall ceilings and woodwork to make it a nice welcoming feel. Food was good and fresh for lunch. read more

Fork - House salad - New American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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