This was my fourth visit to FORK, and I always order the Tomato Soup Fondue with Grilled…read moreCheese--it's my absolute favorite! We had friends visiting from out of town, so after taking them to see the Idaho State Capitol, we walked over to FORK for lunch. It's an easy walk from the Capitol to the restaurant, which made it the perfect place to take our visitors. The food and drinks were oh-so-delicious! I've dined both inside and outside, and although the interior is beautiful, we decided to enjoy the lovely Idaho weather and sit on the patio. The service was on point, and they even brought out a water bowl for our fur babies without us having to ask! Such a thoughtful touch. Thank you so much, FORK! We'll be back again soon!

We're so excited to be back in Idaho! And the first place we came to eat was Fork. We remember how…read moremuch we loved it from a few years ago. The asparagus fries are still insane! So happy for them. And really all the appetizers we've had in the past few weeks have been delicious. The Wedge salad is a favorite of the family. We love the location and the vibe as well. The butter cake always calms everyone's anxiety about moving to a new state. We're looking forward to many more meals here. Especially on Sundays after church.

Great options for Happy Hour. Just check the menu for the items in a box and the lower price is HH…read moreprices. Bartender was great, interacted more with the patrons at the bar and at 3:30pm on a Tuesday it seemed other servers were just coming on so orders and check ins were on the slow side. The James cocktail (old fashioned) was exceptional. At HH prices I ordered 2. My friend ordered the Cobbler Mule and that was very tasty. Ordered a pepperoni pizza to take home. Had to re-heat it because of an accident on the freeway, but heated up well. Glad I got the HH price ($16) because that was exactly the right price point for what we received. I'd definitely be back for happy hour or dinner. For dinner definitely make reservations. It's not huge inside. Very nice patio for quiet weather days.

Service 5 stars Ambiance 5 stars…read moreFood 4 stars ... The James burger, best burger I've ever had. Only complaint is half way through it I found a hair under the second half on my plate so didn't come from me. Wish I never saw it! Will go back, stuff happens, but ruined my 5 star experience for sure.

So yummy, local and delicious! Unassuming, great menu and awesome service!! Wine list was good,…read morespecials were delicious and our girls night was fantastic

I moved to right down State St from the Local, so my parents and I have been here twice now…read more The first time was amazing food, but the service wasn't great, super rude and impatient. The reason we went back the second time was because we remembered how good the food was and how nearby it was too. The second time the food was still really good, but the service was HORRENDOUS. Brittney was such a ***** to me and my parents, my mom especially. My mom was complimenting her and something about the food, and she straight up just walked away in the middle of my mom still talking. And no it wasn't busy. It was towards the end of the night, there was maybe 2-3 other customers there. She acted like we were bothering her the whole time. Then once she'd leave us would just stand up at the bar flirting with the other guy working there and just ignore anyone else. Then on top of all of that, my dad tells me she added $10 onto her tip! FRAUD!!! I've attached photos as evidence. My dad still tipped her even though she was so rude and disrespectful. But apparently that wasn't enough for her and added $10 onto the total. I cannot believe that. And my dad tells me it was difficult to get his $10 back after calling and talking to the manager. He didn't get the name of the manager but he said that they were just making excuses and saying oh but she's our best server. Obviously not! Saying things like oh she must've just been really busy. Again, we were there when it was dead and about to close soon, no it was not busy. It's almost as if this business does this type of thing often because there was no alarm from the manager, then finally after much deliberation decided to send back the $10. Absolutely ridiculous. No : "I'm so sorry here's a free meal on us", or atleast a "here's a coupon or gift card for next time you come in", nothing. This is the type of thing that gets people closed down. We should report to the BBB. This is insane. And to not be offered anything to make it right is what really gets me. Like do they not want us to ever come back??? Not to mention tell everyone we know, etc. Yikes! And this is what we get for wanting to support local businesses instead of going to the big chains. What a bummer.

Prior to 2026, I had been to this restaurant 3 times. In many respects our experience was…read moredisappointing. An expensive menu and inconsistent food, some of which was not well-prepared. We gave it another try last night and were astonished by how good everything was. The menu was simplified and re-priced. The food was less complex and was prepared perfectly, very skillfully. Service was also outstanding. The new kitchen team is rocking it and the new concept is a home run. Well done!

This is my 3rd time at The Lively, and it has been perfect every time. The ambiance is great, the…read moreservice is wonderful, and the food is delicious. We will be back.

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 stopped at Bardenay Restaurant & Distillery in the Boise Airport, before our flight, and it was…read morethe perfect way to kick off our trip! As soon as we walked in, we were greeted with warm smiles and made to feel welcome. I ordered the Dirty Olive House Martini and was pleasantly surprised to learn that Bardenay is the nation's first restaurant and distillery, serving its own handcrafted spirits. Their house-distilled vodka made for one smooth and delicious martini! Our server, Sabrina, was outstanding--friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. She recommended the fish tacos, and they were absolutely delicious! My husband ordered the burger and fries, and he couldn't stop talking about how good they were. What really impressed me was Sabrina's attentiveness. As soon as she noticed my martini was getting low, she stopped by to see if I'd like another. I figured, "Why not?" I was about to spend a few hours on a plane and was hoping to catch some ! The bar and seating area were spotless, and we enjoyed watching FIFA on the TVs while we ate. Great food, handcrafted cocktails, exceptional service, and a welcoming atmosphere. If you're flying out of Boise Airport, I highly recommend making time to stop at Bardenay Restaurant & Distillery before your flight. We'll definitely be back!

We had lunch at this restaurant, bar, and distillery yesterday. This is a large restaurant with an…read moreoutdoor patio. Open and exposed wood timber structure ceiling. It was a cool, comfortable and warm environment. We started with ordering a cocktail called the Sunday Morning Paper. This is a tastier version of a traditional Bloody Mary and served in a martini glass. It was so good we gulped it down and ordered a second. We shared the Bardenay club sandwich with fries. The sandwich was a little dry and underwhelming, but the fries were crispy and yummy. If I lived in Boise, I would be a regular at the Bardenay just to drink that cocktail again. It was that good!

We had an amazing birthday dinner at Percy last night. Amazing service and beautiful space! Glad we…read moremade reservations because they got busy fast. Gluten free items are not marked on the menu, but the majority of items are gluten free or can be made that way!

Our first visit for brunch was phenomenal. We were pleasantly surrounded by warm colors and dark…read morewoods with seats and booths perfectly arranged for private gatherings. Our server, Jared, was so professional, shared specific knowledge about the dishes and cocktails as well as spent time talking with us as people, not just another table to wait on. We both had the Percy burgers and salad which is outstanding in flavor and presentation. We came back tonight for dinner and happened to have Jared again. We also met Erin, a manager. Both continued to surpass expectations of the kindness one receives at a dining experience. Notably the staff works together in such a cohesive team that our waters are always filled up and our plates are always removed or brought at perfect timing like a symphony. We were blessed and surprised with "on the house" carrot cake as well tonight which was so delicious I can't stop thinking about it. It you are looking for a new favorite dining spot in Boise, make Percy your number one! Ask for Jared and Erin and your experience will be like no other. Oh yeah, the short ribs are AMAZING!!!!

I saw there's a smore ice cream with a map of Idaho so that's the main reason for going but when I…read moregot there I was inclined to try more of their menu lol so we ended up getting the prosciutto fig flat bread. Honestly, this was amazing! It was popping in unique blends of flavor which they all complimented each other extremely well. We also got the smoke + fire pizza and the ancho short ribs. Both were also delicious but the flatbread still remained the star of the show. The restaurant is located in the grove hotel. The ambiance feels welcoming and fancy. The staff were also kind and welcoming. Overall, this place is amazing and I recommend!

I've been to Trillium more than a dozen times for lunch and dinner, but they deserve a special…read moreshout out for their exceptional happy hour. Cocktails are $9, but there are delicious food options--half price. Don't miss the crab strata. It's worth it for $22 but it sure taste better for $11 during happy hour! Terrific service tonight from Bree. Warm and welcoming.

Despite the name, Graveyard B&G (Graveyard 208 on Facebook) is a comfy popup store. I saw…read morenotifications on Facebook that they would be open during Treefort 2024 but didn't think I would be able to fit it into my schedule. By coincidence when walking around town I spotted it and had to go try. I'm a sucker for biscuits and gravy and these definitely beat what you would find in a Denny's or IHOP by a landslide on the taste and aesthetic scale! It's super filling since there's so many carbs, but the taters (more like small potato wedges) are actually a clever add-in. They add a slight bit of texture to the mushiness of the gravy-soaked biscuits, and potatoes and gravy are already best friends in terms of food pairings. There's also garnish on top (some sort of greens and cheese) that gives it a nice look and extra flavor. Delicious! I didn't think much of the customer service initially aside from thinking they were super friendly. However, I sat down at one of the tables and took my time eating and people watching. So many people came by the store to talk to the chefs with such familiarity that it felt like this popup was its own restaurant and community. It hasn't reached a point of popularity where it's flooded with people, but the more I look back on the experience, the nicer I feel about it. Even after a lot of time had passed and the staff had already helped out so many people, when I left, they called out my name and it made me wish I could go back again. This is one of the best experiences I've ever had at a restaurant. Not because it's spectacular or mindblowing, but because it was great people watching. The food itself was also amazing for late night food-coma inducing munching.

Food was absolutely bomb! Can't wait to schedule my downtown trips completely dependent on…read moreGravEyards schedule! Need me some more b & g!!

Incredible presentation which matches the marvelous taste of the food. Service was impeccable and…read morevery professional. Created an inviting ambiance to the affair.

Super food. Tons of creative vegetarian and vegan choices. We're industry people and this is who…read morewe would call if we needed someone to cater an event for us.