It was raining so I decided to stop in for some clam chowder and salad. Amelie's did not…read moredisappoint. I travel to main yearly and eat clam chowder. I am no expert but I know this clam chowder is superb! Oh and that slice of bread? It was like a little crispy cloud of buttery goodness. I was only disappointed my husband wasn't there to share one of the seafood boils with. This would be a great date spot. One major tip if you go: save room for a slice of the brandy walnut cheesecake or get a slice to go. You will not regret it!!!

The young owner (also the chef) seems a nice guy but he is running a bad restaurant and our (one…read moreand done) experience was a miserable one for ambiance, service and food. My husband and I went in at lunchtime (same menu all day) because I read high praise for the schnitzel here on another site and some local radio personality called it "the coolest place ever". (Who ARE these people?) It wasn't planned destination dining, but we were near the Boise mall and and I remembered Amelie's was nearby. I should have know better (but hope springs eternal) because I knew the backstory here. Let's start with that. BACKSTORY: Amelie's is the second format for eatery (if at first you don't succeed...you know the rest of that maxim) by owner Jason Wang in a building that was once McGrath's Fish House (now defunct) and became O'Crab (chain franchise) and then with this owner Country Bay Bistro, a largely seafood boils kinda place in 2021'ish. That didn't work out (for all kinds of reasons) and earlier this year the owner announced a new name, Amelie's (after his wife), that he said would be a French focused food place, to quote him, "...bringing timeless flavors and elegant French charm to Boise." Remember that mission description. What could possibly go wrong in reimagining the cavernous space, with fishing dock and net'ish decor, in that Spectrum location with a seafood boil menu and making it ""...timeless flavors and elegant French charm" ? Turns out the answer is a lot can go wrong. I feel sorry for this owner who seems a good guy, but this bad eatery likely won't last long. SERVICE & VIBE: When we arrived at 12:45'ish, a dark haired young woman dressed in all tee and pants with dark hoodie (that seemed perhaps kitchen attire) was standing alongside the host-stand talking to a man who was seated on a bench drinking coffee. She looked at us as if surprised to see us enter and after a significant pause asked "Do you want a table?" We said we did. She led the way to the dining room, which had no lights on and where we were the only customers except for a man at the bar eating a small green salad (he was still there when we left an hour later), invited us to choose where we'd like to sit among the long tables (all topped with white butcher paper like a motif remaining from the seafood boil days) or step up booths along the walls and asked if we wanted to start with a beverage. (We declined.) A while later she returned to take our orders and left the big menus sitting in front of us. I moved them to the side of the table to get them out of our way (where they remained until the check was delivered). Some time later she returned with our food in three different trips from the kitchen. We didn't see her again until my husband walked out to the front desk (to find her on the phone) to tell her we were ready for our check. When she returned to the table to bring us the check (finally picking up the menus as she said "let me get these out of the way") she asked if we needed take-away boxes since there was a lot of food remaining on both plates. We declined. This was not a person trained in food service. Not her fault. That is a management issue to provide training. About 1:30'ish, towards the end of our meal, a man in an O'Crab shirt appeared from the kitchen and, from behind the bar, finally turned on the lights in the restaurant. French elegant charm this is not. FOOD & $: The menu has several seafood options, like fish and chips and some western Euro options like three kinds of schnitzel. Since the chicken form of this is the dish to which the other diner awarded high praise, this is what I ordered. Per the menu, I expected, "Crisp, golden-breaded cutlet...topped with a creamy mushroom sauce, melted mozzarella garnished with lemon and fresh herbs". What I received was a cutlet so cooked to smithereens that it was difficult to cut, a lettuce salad on the plate (not fresh herbs) with an off taste (as if dressing had gone bad), a lemon wedge and a thick brown'ish sauce that was inedible (delivered to table in gravy boat, no less). My husband didn't fare much better with his choice. The coating on the "crispy beer-battered halibut " fish and chips did not stick to it and while the white fish was flaky it was also tasteless, almost wet textured. The best part of both meals were the French fries and that was largely thanks to the ketchup to dunk them in. The total for the two dishes was just under $40 with tax. Low prices and low quality. NOTE: The owner also advertises this as an event and wedding venue. I am not kidding. PARKING: Private lot. ACCESSIBILITY: Accessible parking in front. Tables are standard height but so close together that it will be difficult for a wheelchair user to sit anywhere but on the end of the tables coming in. LOOKING FOR CLASSIC FRENCH FARE AND CHARM?: Bacquet's in Eagle is the place.

We came here tonight, a Wednesday, for a belated Mother's Day. First visit for us, though our…read moredaughter has been here several times before. We were sat at a nice booth right away. Our server, MJ, did a really great job taking care of us. She was nice, friendly, helpful, and attentive. Our daughter had the Unicorn sushi roll with a side of edamame, my wife had a bowl of clam chowder and the shrimp scampi, and I had the fish and chips (cod; they also offer salmon and halibut, but the halibut, which I would have liked, was double the price at $38). For dessert, we shared the key lime pie. My wife said the clam chowder was OK, but more potatoes than clams. She did like her scampi. Our daughter liked the sushi roll. And, I liked the beer battered cod with the tartar sauce, and their fries were nicely seasoned and fairly crispy ( a little crispier would have been nice). The key lime pie had a rougher texture; I like it more creamy. Still good, though. I liked the exterior of the building. Red brick, arched windows that have a Mediterranean feel, and an exterior staircase that gives a bit of an industrial vibe. I thought it would be a little more upscale inside, but it is more basic wood tables and booths. There is a patio area, and it looks like there is an upstairs patio or dining area as well. All in all, a good first experience. We will definitely return.

I love the menu here. My family and I frequently eat here and it's always consistently high…read morequality. The baja fish tacos are some of the best in town!

Food was decent. Server Ashley was amazing. The place was…read morejam packed. I had a party of 14. She didn't fluster or blink. Asked if we were splitting checks. We were. She had it taken care of. She explained the menu, took care of refills, and had the food out timely. Con. They served me catfish when I ordered the flounder. But it was still decent.

We visited this Restaurant on May 10, 2027. It wasn't very…read morebusy, and most of the "Servers " were either Grab Assing, or on their Cell Phones. The Food was not that good! The Calamari was bland, and the Frozen Calamari you can get at Albertsons is actually 1000 times better! Our "Server" brought the Calamari, which was supposed to be a Appetizer, and the Meal, all out at the same time! I had the Flounder, and I ended up with Food Poisoning! I was on a 3 Day Fast, and this was the First Meal I had, after that. Our "Server" dropped off our Food, and then stood by the Bar, talking to another Employee, never checking on us! We waited 20 minutes after we were done eating, before she finally came with the Bill. The Total was $37.00 abd change. I left $40.00 which gave her just over a $2.00 Tip. She wasn't even worth that!!!!! The look on her face, as we walked out the door, and she discovered this, was priceless! I called on Monday, attempting to talk to a Supervisor or Manager. There was No Supervisor or Manager there! The Village is being ran by the Idiots! I have had better Food, and Service at Skippers! This place is a Glorified Fast Food Restaurant, at best!

Space is quite expansive and well spaced out with some patio seating. Ambience is nice and calm…read more The decor on the wall is interesting with some naked women as art. I would say this isn't a place for kids necessarily but the food is for the foodie kid(s). Not to say kids can't go there, it's just not tailored for them. Server was great. I believe her name was Jess, assistant servers were also attentive. We had the table side guac which is a must. I want to do the ceviche next time. Brought my daughter here for a date and she wasn't up for that, so next time! For dinner, I had the grilled seafood platter and daughter had the seafood chowder. Everything was delicious. Salmon was cooked well, lobster was succulent, shrimp was a little overcooked but very flavorful. The mash potatoes with le sauce was good. Seafood chowder was very tasty as well. Good for date nights, anniversaries, birthdays, etc.

Dinner with great friends following happy hour. At the table, we enjoyed old fashioned cocktails,…read morethe Uhue colada, and wine, a delicious bread appetizer with the olive tapenade being the star dip along with the rustic sliced bread, but the fire roasted tomatoes with goat cheese and other breads were delicious as well! The tableside Caesar was not our favorite Caesar, just lacked some creaminess, as the lemon was heavy and it was a bit on the soggy side. The clams were also not our favorite - we decided that we enjoy a wine base with Parmesan more than a tomato base. As for dinner, we enjoyed a Petit Tower, the salmon, and the Pork Carnitas, and for dessert, we enjoyed the coconut creme brûlée. All was satisfying. Our waitress was very connected and a friendly host. Our favorites were definitely the service, the bread platter, and the happy hour drinks!

A Very Good Sichuan Lunch…read more We stopped by Mala House on Sunday looking forward to trying their lunch menu and, especially, the soup. Unfortunately, the lunch menu wasn't available on Sunday, which was a little disappointing. We ended up ordering the Kung Pao Beef and Black Pepper Beef. Both were very good, although they were similar enough that it was sometimes hard to tell them apart. The Kung Pao had a little more zip and the peanuts helped distinguish it, while the Black Pepper Beef had a darker, richer sauce with a noticeable peppery flavor. The staff was excellent--friendly, attentive, and welcoming--and the food itself was fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. At $37 for lunch without drinks, it felt a little expensive for a casual lunch, but the quality and service made it feel worthwhile. Overall, Mala House was a very good experience. If you enjoy Sichuan flavors. it's definitely worth checking out. We'll be back, and next time I'm hoping to catch that lunch menu and try the soup.

Been wanting to try Mala House since they opened and came close a couple of times with take-out…read moreordering but never went through with it. With our team wanting an authentic meal experience, we headed over to Mala House. Full Disclosure: We are not Hot Pot folks, which could have been the the issue with our experience. The menu is extensive and there are a variety of meals to choose from but we decided on the following plates. Spicy Garlic Eggplant Stir Fry with Chicken Orange Chicken While the dishes may seem pedestrian, we were expecting elevated flavors and taste and for the exception of the Spicy Garlic Eggplant, the other two dishes were very underwhelming. We discovered that nothing comes with these dishes. They are plates of exactly what you order - The Spicy Garlic Eggplant did come with a small bowl of sticky white rice and while it was very good, the other two plates were very remeniscant of an American-Asian Buffet in San Diego in the 1990s. I had the pleasure and opportunity to visit China last year and stated in Shanghai, Dongwong, Fushun, Guangzhou, and other cities. The food was amazing and that's not even covering the amount of vegetarian and vegan options. There's still remaines a big gap in the Boise area. Also there were not a lot of vegetarian or vegan options available or presented when I asked our server, which was shocking. So many great vegetables with recipes that could have been incorporated into the menu. We may agree to disagree about the authenicity of Mala House, but our experience was just ok at best which means we won't be back.

Came here for brunch on a Sunday and ended up getting the huevos rancheros with al pastor. It came…read morewith rice and beans and I don't get this dish much but something about it sounded really good. It came out and it looked great but tasted even better. The al pastor was heavily seasoned, but not overseasoned. The sauce had a little bit of spice but not enough to burn your palette. Overall it was a super tasty dish and the service here was super friendly I would definitely come back

The aesthetics are strong with this one. Beautiful wallpaper, gold-framed doorways, quirky…read morebathrooms, cozy booths... I absolutely loved the vibe. If interior design alone determined ratings, this place would be a winner. Unfortunately, I came for the seafood, and they were out of a couple of the dishes I had been looking forward to. My husband ordered a mezcal cocktail that I found absolutely abhorrent. It tasted more like a liquid dessert than a cocktail. We started with the birria flautas, which were impressively crispy but also incredibly dense. Both of us felt uncomfortably full after eating them, and that was just the appetizer. Between the unavailable menu items, the disappointing cocktail, and a less-than-memorable start to the meal, we just weren't feeling it.

The customer service is great they are also bilingual. I got the butter chicken and garlic naan,…read moreboth were so good together. The place has good decoration and ambiance. 10/10 would recommend!

Came to Red fort on a Thursday evening and had no wait at all. Our server came and took our order…read morepromptly. I absolutely LOVE Indian cuisine and have tried many in and out of state. I start off with the basics when trying new places and ordered their Butter Chicken and Naan. I will say that unfortunately the butter chicken was not to my taste. I struggled to finish leftovers and was disappointed at first at the size of what you receive for almost $20. Small container and I could count the pieces of chicken in my meal. The butter chicken was more of a herbal taste rather than what I'm used to trying. Not for me but may be good for others. The naan was fluffy and huge! 4.99 for a big piece is very reasonable. I did feel as we were given our check pretty quickly but I understand if they need to get people in and out. Ambiance was nice and pretty moody. We did not see our server at all after placing our order and receiving our food/drinks. And we also had to swat a few flies away as we ate.

We stopped by Saltbrush for happy hour cocktails and appetizers. You can tell a lot about a…read morerestaurant by the feel of its bar, and Saltbrush delivers--comfortable seating and a great view into its classic Art Deco-style bar create an inviting atmosphere. We took advantage of the two-for-one Old Fashioneds and shared a kebab with a uniquely smoky flavor and incredibly tender texture. We already had dinner plans elsewhere, but Saltbrush is definitely on our list for the full dining experience soon.

I had the opportunity to dine at Saltbrush for a business dinner recently. I had heard the pork…read morechop was amazing and as a midwestern girl, I was excited to try it. Spoiler alert--It is all that! Our server shared that it is a mainstay on the menu and how it is presented changes with the season. For our visit it was served with a rice salad. TBH, I would have licked the plate if I could. Also, I wish I could have finished every thing and picked at the bone. OMG Amazing. The restaurant itself is beautiful. Great build out, quiet--great place to have good dinner conversation. Service was outstanding. Wine list was solid. My only regret is that I wish I would have gone with a larger party so we could split dishes and try more. I can't wait to go back.

Tuesday when several if us from work go to lunch... today, tacos! But where to go? Someone…read morementioned the one place I'd never been, what the heck, why not! A decent Selection of lunch menu offerings, I went with Chili Verde, pork in green sauce, eithucorn tortillas. We ordered chips and salsa, interesting because it's not complimentary as in so many Mexican places, is one hotter yellow sauce with pineapple, a typical medium sauce, and a mild, plus beans were ordered. The chips were gold, house made, the yellow sauce was definitely good, would probably be great on fish tacos, but the medium red was what I preferred with chips. Lunch arrived with the obligatory "hot plate" warning meaning it had bern in the oven. As always, I started by trying the rice and beans, v both were good enough I nearly finished them before even trying the Chili Verde. What was interesting here was I wanted to use the larger than average sized corn tortillas to get every bit of the verde sauce off the plate! Something, we were too busy talking to tell, was different. I don't ever remember wanting to sop all the sauce up with the tortillas before! Would I come back, yes, there is enough that looked interesting to return.

The food, service, and ambiance is top tier every time we visit. The moment you walk in you're…read moregreeted by a beautiful hacienda style atmosphere full of character. No cap it feels like we're in MX The service is just as impressive. The staff is always friendly, attentive, and makes us feel right at home from start to finish. And the food... absolutely amazing. Everything tastes so fresh, flavorful, and authentic. We love the agua de horchata it smacks every single time. You can really tell they put care into every dish. Overall this place checks all the boxes! Thank you amazing team