I'm writing this after my fourth visit to Hemlock. I'd like to preface this by saying I've never stayed for dinner. This opinion was formed after four visits to the bar during happy hour. Pros: -Easy parking situation -nice ambiance - plentiful spirit/wine options -nice cocktail menu -melting potatoes are divine -staff greets you Cons: -staff behind the bar behaving like unruly children...loud, unprofessional conversation, sometimes neglecting needs of patrons. -bar stools are attached to the floor, making for an uncomfortable experience. -don't ask for bread at 4 o'clock... I was told they were saving it for dinner. When I asked if there was any bread at all they could bring to me, I was delivered a burnt, charred loaf. The underside was chewy, but the top was, legitimately, black and flaking off. Being that it was so dry, I asked if I could have some butter. I was delivered a ramekin of rock hard butter with whole garlic cloves in it. -cocktails don't always taste the same... the second cocktail, for example, tastes different than the first one, even though it is the same drink. Not a terrible experience, but not one befitting the swanky, high end establishment they project. I would meet friends there, again, but I'm not interested in attempting dinner and it won't be my first choice. read more

5 Stars - New Ownership Nailed It! The new owners have taken this steakhouse to the next level. The food is absolutely delicious--steaks cooked to perfection and thoughtful, tasty sides. The drinks are top-notch and creative, especially the martini with olive brine foam--unique and delicious. The staff is friendly, attentive, and clearly love what they do. If you haven't been back lately, now's the time. They've crushed it! read more

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Amazing cocktail, welcoming ambiance, delicious steak & corn brûlée, and an aspiring server, Mitchell Hurd, whose manner was calming and engaging and attentive. read more

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The drinks were ok, food was good. Not sure it was worth the price tag but this is one of those location location locations. You go there to be seen. So that's part of the price tag. Service was rotating so I never felt fully taken care of, but overall my experience was good. Would recommend if that is your scene. read more

Amazing steaks, excellent quality! Service was awesome - kudos to June our server for making our first experience wonderful If I could change anything it would be the piano music they,kept playing the same melody over & over. It's great for the bar area, but not for dining. read more

Very nice atmosphere and vibe. Food was quite good, though not exceptional for the price (the carrot side-dish had excellent flavor and presentation, but carrots were undercooked and hard. The New York strip was cooked properly but didn't standout for what I can get and prepare myself). May sound silly, but the serrated steak knives at the table shredded the steak more than sliced it, - again, not a dealbreaker but a small experience-detail I notice when I'm paying $70 or more for a prime cut. Our server was polite and friendly, but couldn't answer questions we had about the menu. A very nice touch was that for our anniversary they printed menus with our names on them. Definitely a good upscale happy hour that we will return for. read more

We booked this place for our Anniversary. Our menus were personalized since we had let them know when we made our reservation. They took them after we ordered, rolled them up nicely and tied them and then gave them back to us when we were leaving so we didn't have to worry about getting anything on them. The Hemlock may have just became our anniversary tradition! Loved the decor and layout of the restaurant. Our server, James B, knew his stuff and had a great personality. He recommended the Pork Chop and my husband said it was the best piece of meat he has ever eaten! I had the bleu cheese crusted filet mignon which was cooked to perfection. We had the bread service, baked potato for two, Grilled Caesar salad , French onion soup and Beignets for dessert. You definitely have to experience the potato at least once, and I highly recommend the Beignets. Oh, and of course we had some drinks (which were not weak!). Five stars, look forward to returning!!! read more

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Hemlock is one of those places that instantly makes you feel like you are somewhere special. The design is gorgeous, clean, modern, and thoughtful without trying too hard. It is the kind of space that feels both elevated and welcoming. Every dish felt carefully considered with layered flavors that were refined but not fussy. You can tell the kitchen really respects quality ingredients and knows how to let them shine. Cocktails were well balanced and beautifully presented, and I'm thinking it might be the only seed oil free restaurant in Idaho? read more

Went for a friends birthday party on a Monday night. Pros: The location was fine, you can park right next door. The interior is wonderful and the ambiance is amazing. The drinks are incredible but very tiny and $16-$17. Salad was also super good. Cons: The food was absolutely terrible - for me, this is the biggest and most important part of a restaurant review. The steak was not seasoned but cooked to a good medium rare (not tasty still), the macaroni and cheese was abysmal and the rolls (bread service) were terrible. We had a friend who had been there for drinks and thought this would be a great place for a birthday dinner. Paid $200 for the ribeye, macaroni, salad, 2 drinks, and bread service. Overall: Very disappointed considering the number of high reviews. Even the birthday boy apologized for picking the place. read more

Literally thee best steak selection in all of Boise. Live music, stunning ambiance, and great service. A must stop for the foodie enthusiast with taste. read more

Normally, I would give a play by play of what we ate, the quality of food, ambiance, service, etc. But the one thing none of the 4 of us can get over is the following: $40 FOR A BAKED POTATO?!?!! Our meal could have been Michelin 5 Star quality (it wasn't). But charging $40 for a baked potato IN IDAHO is equivalent to charging $25 for Shaved Ice in Hawaii!!! Never again. read more

I really wanted to like this restaurant. I travel to Boise a lot and stay in the hotel connected to the restaurant. The server has to give you an explanation about the menu, and it's still confusing. You can only order some items in some combinations. The food is ok - no one in my party thought anything they had was memorable. And for this price point, it should be a memorable meal. And it was loud - we were shouting at each other all night. The only good thing I can say is the service was great. read more

Hemlock was absolutely fantastic, so much so that I had to return the next day to try more on the menu, went with a couple friends and ordered four different steaks so we could sample them all and it was amazing. The creativity in both the food and bar menu leaves you constantly wanting to try more although I did have to order the mashed potato cart both times... "when in Rome!". The staff couldn't have been friendlier or more accommodating. Can't wait to return. Five stars. read more

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Hemlock is the kind of steakhouse that immediately signals a warm, moody ambiance, attentive service, and a menu that clearly prioritizes quality over all else. From the first course to the final sip, it delivers a wonderful dining experience. The food is exceptional. Steaks are cooked with precision, Cuts are high-quality. Sides aren't an afterthought either--rich, well-balanced, and designed to complement the main dishes. The cocktail servers are a standout. Hemlock offers a well-curated list that balances the classics and others with creative flair. Whether you're in the mood for a glass of wine, an old fashioned or something more inventive, the bar delivers! Service is knowledgeable and smooth, with the right balance between professional and relaxed. Staff are comfortable making recommendations and clearly understand both the food and drink menus, enhancing the overall experience. Overall, Hemlock is a top-tier steakhouse that excels in quality, consistency, and atmosphere. It's an excellent choice for a special night out, a business dinner, or anyone who appreciates great steaks and thoughtfully crafted cocktails done right. read more

Happy hour was spot on , inside decor,lovely . Music was setting up so can't comment- but sure looked positive.

Only reason why I'm giving this a four out of five stars is because of the price. Our experience was amazing, our waiter (Johnny) was kind and attentive and the food was incredible. I just can't justify ordering a $400 steak. Some of the prices for their steak options are outrageous. We got the pork and the quail dishes- both amazing. Next time we will be sticking to the bar and the bar menu since it's far more reasonable and the food options are understandable. Who can go wrong with a good burger, especially when I'm staring down the barrel of a steak costing more than my car payment. read more

I visited Hemlock the first week it opened. I was thoroughly impressed with the service and the structure of how the evening went. Despite being new and dealing with all the things that come from opening a new restaurant, they had a smile on their face and their presentation was on point! The food was spectacular. Some of my favorites were the wedge salad with their homemade blue cheese dressing, the ribeye was phenomenal and cooked to perfection. Now let's talk about their sides; yes, the rolling baked potato bar is a little pricey but hello we leave in Idaho and they got their hands on some of the biggest potatoes I've ever seen. Worth every cent for the flavor and experience. The corn, the mushrooms and sprouts were also delicious. Ambience and the decor was like nothing I've ever seen before. Cool tones great music. A very modern boho touch. The lights were on point. If only the interior decorator could come decorate my house that would be amazing. read more

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I took my wife to Hemlock for the first time yesterday to celebrate our anniversary. I made the reservation through OpenTable and mentioned it was our anniversary. One thing that I love about the experience was that on our menu it listed a message about our anniversary and the celebration. We even got the menus sent home with us when they boxed our leftovers, which is truly a nice touch and more restaurants should do more of this. For the starters, we ordered the bread service and a couple of scallops. Both were amazing. The scallops were packed with flavor and very fresh. The bread was incredibly soft and the different choices of butter were a very nice touch. We ordered the lobster butter which paired very nicely with the bread. For our entrées, we both ordered the fillet, medium, rare with The bacon truffle, hollandaise, and crispy shallots on top. We also ordered a side of the brussels sprouts as well as the table side, baked potato. The steaks were great, and the bacon truffle topping was a very nice touch with the bacon being larger pieces as opposed to small little crumbles that most places might do our steaks were $65 each, which I think is fair, however, a bit high in comparison to their competitors. Brussels sprouts were OK nothing too great to rave about. I would've liked to see a balsamic glaze or crispier brussels sprouts. We thought they were fine but we probably wouldn't order again. As for the table side potato, this was a great experience similar to Barbacoa's table side guac or brickyards tableside salads. Hemlock picks out huge russet potatoes carve out the center put that into a mixing bowl and begin adding a ton of different toppings into the mashed potato mixture, including Brisket burnt ends, larger pieces of bacon, a ton of different cheese, options, chives, and others that you would expect a mashed potato to have. Once those all get mixed into the mashed potato mixture, they place it back in the potato skin, add cheese on top and take a torch to it to melt the cheese and give it a nice crispy finish, then to top it off they add crushed potato chips on top. Overall, this was phenomenal and worth the $40 cost. The menu states it is for two people, but realistically this could serve about four people. The service was good, a little slow, but it was packed full of people on a Monday night. Overall ambiance of the restaurant was nicer than Richard's and is a good spot for a special occasion. With all of that being said, I put this place at a four star because while it was a good experience, we felt that it was priced a bit high for what it was in comparison to the competition in the area such as Barbacoa, brickyard, chandlers. read more

4th time dining at Hemlock. Just keeps getting better. Great food, try the sausage plate appetizer, fantastic red meat and unique seafood selection. Bar service is exceptional as well. Ambiance is a little flat but the selection is good and service is exceptional read more

Outstanding new restaurant in Boise! It is great to have another fine dining option in town. Fun vibe not easily found in Boise. Love the potato bar. read more

Overall A++++ the service/servers were very attentive and on point the Food was AMAZING and Delicious variety of different cuts of meat and the brûlée corn was definitely a Highlight Item would highly recommend this Restaurant!!! Great Place for Celebrating Anniversaries or Other Occasions made our Evening Out Special!!! read more

Hemlock has it! Burnt end Old Fashioned. and .... And .... And ....!!!!!! Stay tuned. Every Drink is innovative and amazing!! read more

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No thanks. One and done. Now we know. Prices are excessive it does have the most expensive OldFashion and the king price potato. Restaurants typically up the price 3x cost. The bar seats are mounted to the floor and too close to bar- wear yr knee pads if ya got em. I miss Richards. read more

This was entirely not worth the price. At the bare minimum if I spend over $70 on a steak I expect the temp to be right, ordered medium rare, steak came out medium well/well done. It made me sad to see a slab of beef sent to hell before it hit my plate. read more

Great food service and atmosphere in a comfortable upscale restaurant Great addition to Boise dining scene read more

Bottom line upfront: the best steak in Boise! The ambience and service were on the mark and extra special.

A SEED OIL FREE RESTAURANT IN BOISE??? Sign me up!!!! This restaurant is an EXPERIENCE not to be missed ... the service, food, and ambiance are incredible. I ordered the ribeye and my husband got the new york ... and then we also got the baked potato for two which is SO GOOD!!! Highly recommend! read more

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Amazing food and service. Ambiance is fantastic. Worth every penny. Highly recommended this place

WHY!!!!!! Why would you take off the fish and chips!!!!!! We have come three times and just for this! It was so good! The tartar sauce was the best I've ever had! The fish - chefs kiss! Who wants a breakfast burrito!!! Lame! Bring back the fish! This would have been 5 stars otherwise! So sad. read more

Hemlock - Steakhouses Near Me - Boise, Idaho

I had the pleasure of trying out Hemlock at their grand opening and oh my freakin gosh...I cannot express how good their dang steak is. I don't know if people still use the term "grip" when using it as the word "multiple," but I ended up joining a grip if awesome people who all wanted to try a grip of different items. First off, The Hemlock cocktail is freakin ON POINT! I tried two of their other signature drinks which were very good, but I kept going back to The Hemlock because it was just terrific. Then we split several different entrees, like something lobster-related, the tableside potato bar thing, and a few different cuts of steak. I cannot even express to you how good the steak is. Seriously, I have never ever had a better steak in my lifetime, and I am a certified omnivore who LOVES a good steak. But whether this was the cut, the quality, the freshness, or however it was prepared, I could literally eat that all day every day and be happy. I'd probably develop extreme coronary problems pretty quickly, but I'd be happy. I will be back here and work on those coronary problems because I NEED that steak again! read more

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While I was hopeful that this recently opened cool vibe restaurant would be a new favorite, unfortunately, it was a complete letdown. The menu and the food photos that accompanied on the website looked pretty darn amazing, but let me tell you the complete disappointment when served our food. Meat thrown on white plates with no presentation, especially for the price point of the menu. The fact that it was 65.00 for a filet mignon with NO sides, is absolutely insane. I can go to Chandlers and pay 48.00 for a properly cooked filet and two sides, with beautiful presentation. Not only that, but the filet was overcooked (we requested medium) and when we sent it back, they burnt the outside and left the inside raw for a second try on a medium cook request. They asked if we wanted to take it with us and we said since we paid for it yes and will just cook it at home, then didn't even send it with us. The server said well I guess you could feed it to your dog. That tells you what the servers even think of the food. They tossed it and so we paid 65.00 for a filet we didn't even get to eat. There was not even an apology or how can we make this better for the lackluster experience. The mashed potatoes were a disgusting slop mess that looked like a bowl full of melted butter and was stringy. Another issue was the service - there were SO many people working that literally every two minutes we had someone clearing our table, taking things we asked them to leave and making us feel rushed. We asked to keep the hot tray of butter from bread service to dip our steaks. We had 5 servers in 5 minutes come to try and take it. Someone finally took it and then put our butter in ramekan dish, which made the butter hard, therefore not edible. What does that tell me? You don't have enough dishes that you have to rush people out and we were unable to enjoy our experience because we were constantly interrupted. During our 1.5 hour time there, we had over 20 check-ins from multiple people. Because of this lackluster experience, I am making sure to let everyone know not to spend their money here and to go somewhere else in town where you can spend less and receive a much better, and higher quality experience. read more

I was very excited to try this place out. Hardly do I ever get to a new place soon after it opens. Let's just address the potato in the room. $40 for a freaking potato?? It says on the menu $20 for a for as table side potato for two. They apparently mean per person. False advertising if you ask me. Then I made the mistake of saying yes to truffle shavings on my potato. That cost me another $40 for 4 1/2 paper thin shavings. $80 potato yes an $80 potato, singular potato picture included. The rolls in melted butter $9 They are good but you need to know that your going to leave this place 5 sticks of butter heavier. The skirt steak and New York were tasty and buttery. The drinks were slooow to get to us. The rolls came out then the potato and then everything else super fast. The ambience is loud. Super loud to the point I couldn't hear the waitstaff and barely my spouse right next to me. I am going to give this a big Boise no thanks,,,,,$80 potato read more

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Everything here was amazing, the food, the staff, the ambiance, the drinks. Well worth the price. They made us feel so special, I definitely recommend this place! Didn't get a picture of the steaks but here's one of the (must do) table side baked potato and potato gelato! read more

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WOW... Ive experienced a few great restaurants all over the nation. I was pleasantly surprised to find a hidden gem in Boise. We started with the brontosaurus bone appetizer, had a stuffed steak and truffle salt potato, followed by the 40 oz porterhouse steak. We topped it off with the decadent sticky toffee pudding!! As a foody connoisseur, I highly recommend the experience!! read more

Tyler the "drink daddy" and Izzy "the alchemist" make the atmosphere and drink selections the best on town. Add to it the best burger and vibrant owners who light show up to say hi, and you have a unique night out! read more

We were so looking forward to dinner. It was price fixed at $150 per person. What an expensive disappoint. The hamachi appetizer look promising, great fish but overly seasoned and not well. Two of us had the chef's steak speciality of the night. The sauce was too thick and not compatible with the fatty streaked meat. I had mediocre fish with a fried crust. The deserts spoke so well to the lack of sophistication of this restaurant. I had the "Baked Alaska of Boise", Baked Idaho. Rather than meringue on top they used flamed marshmallow and stale cake. The tiramisu two our party had was also stale by a few days and had no relationship to any tiramisu we had ever had anywhere. More than $500 for a party of three and not worth 1/5 of that read more

We visited for Thanksgiving. Our first experience but not our last. Welcomed by hostess and treated as royalty. Food above expectations. Great romantic atmosphere. My new Boise favorite. read more

We loved everything about Hemlock. The decor, service, cocktails, and food were all fantastic! We started with the bread (amazing) and steak tartar. The tartar was out of this world! I got the 16oz ribeye, which was perfectly cooked and just the right about of fat. We also had the table side baked potato, which was a show by itself and finished off with classic potato chips! We had the corn crème brûlées, which just melts in your mouth. Overall, we can't wait to go back and try some of the other dishes in the menu. read more

Very disappointed. Thought we would try their happy hour before splurging on a full blown dinner. Glad we did as now we will have our special dinner at one of the proven upscale steak restaurants in Boise. Our drinks were fine - no complaints. The ambiance is pleasant and the service was attentive. From that point things went down hill fast. We ordered the truffled potato chips. Kind of expected some house made chips but these were just chips out of a bag with a little truffle salt sprinkled on. Apparently ours came from the bottom of the bag as we got crumbs, not chips. The halloumi cheese was unedible. Typically crispy on the outside and creamy in the middle, this was dry, chewy and way too salty. A total disaster. The meatballs needed a crostini or something. Three small meatballs with a dipping sauce was disappointing. The steak skewers were the best app that we ordered but did not offset or overall disappointment. Too many other great options in town to give Hemlock a second chance. read more

Food and drinks are expensive for what they are. This is likely the most expensive restaurant in Boise. I think the worst part of my experience is the bartender lighting wood on fire in the bar area to make a cocktail. The entire place smelled like smoke and made my allergies go nuts. read more