Best filet I've ever had... very tender and cooked to perfection. Chicken club was also very good…read more Service was phenomenal, ambiance is decent, smaller place but food is top notch.

The food here is very delicious and they are pretty consistent with the quality, taste, and…read morepresentation. I know I will get a good meal when I come here. Food quality is really important and this is one of the few places in town where you can get that. That's all wonderful but unfortunately the kitchen has almost no air extraction as it is always smoky inside.

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 had a fantastic dinner here. Not many restaurants put lamb on the menu or executed this well…read more The snake River farm Wagyu steak was also perfectly done. I really like how they do the three courses that you get to choose from. Our server was lovely. She was very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu and helped guide us with our choices. Reservations are highly recommended as it is a small restaurant that gives you a very personal experience.

Pricing: The three-course menu is $70. They offer a pre-fixe three-course menu, meaning you get to…read moreselect a dish from each course for your meal for a fixed price. There is an upcharge for certain items ($10 extra for Wagyu steak). Susina features a European-inspired, three-course dinner menu that changes weekly and blends local, seasonal and organic ingredients. They also have gluten-free and vegan options. Ambiance: Stepping into the intimate, candle-lit dining room at Susina feels like entering a romantic European bistro. The restaurant is in a converted house in the Bench neighborhood and is decorated with charming vintage art. Adding to the vintage charm, each course is served on mismatched vintage dishes. For our first course, we ordered the Beets and Ricotta Salad and the Fettucine Saisiccia. The Beet Salad was a generous portion of red and golden beets with citrus, hazelnuts, mint and ricotta. The fettucine and sausage are both handmade in house and are both delicate and delicious. I ordered the Wagyu Flat Iron steak with au poivre sauce, mashed potatoes and winter vegetables. Each part of my entrée was executed perfectly. The Snake River Farms Wagyu was exactly medium rare and was tender and flavorful. The Joël Robuchon style mashed potatoes were smooth as velvet, light and buttery. My partner ordered the Cassoulet with braised duck leg, house-made bacon lardons, house sausage, Mayocoba beans, celery root and herb oil. The Wagyu was definitely the stand out of the evening. While I prefer duck confit in a cassoulet, to the braised duck preparation that they offered, it was still very good. Finally, we chose the brûléed cheesecake with strawberry sauce for dessert. The caramelized sugar crust on the cheesecake was beyond heavenly. Pro-Tip: Reservations are recommended. Susina's chef, Alex Cardoza, was just nominated as a semifinalist for best chef Mountain Division by James Beard Award for 2026 and they are very popular. We added our names to the waitlist and were able to get an early 5:15 pm spot that way

This was so good and I'm disappointed there aren't any near me (CO ). This would likely be one of…read moremy go to spots, if it was. I ordered a bowl-chicken shawarma and then a pita with chicken souvlaki for later. My son had 2 different sandwiches. He also had the lentil soup and said it was good. We both thought everything was a good portion size and excellent flavor. Go try this place-you will not be disappointed!

We'd been to the Meridian location, and decided to check this one in Nampa. Came about 3:30 on a…read moreSaturday, and there only two other parties in the restaurant, which is one of the reasons we go out to eat in the mid-afternoon. The atmosphere is very casual, metal tables and chairs, bright and cheerful. Even though it appears like a fast food restaurant, there is table service, and that's nice. Payten was our server, and she did a great job of taking care of us. Don't know what it would be like during the busy times. My wife ordered a Chicken Shawarma sandwich, and I got the Chicken Shawarma bowl. My wife liked the sandwich, and I enjoyed the bowl. Nicely seasoned chicken with a base of salad and Safron rice. Very filling, too. Also, their fries are very good. They are seasoned well and crispy, just the way I like them. We will definitely be back. Good, healthy food at a reasonable price, in a nice atmosphere. My only negative is that the AC was on cold enough for both of us to wish we had brought coats.

Took a side by side ride from Emmett to Horseshoe Bend…read more Stopped in for lunch on the rear patio, enjoyed one of their cold beers and delicious burgers. It was warm, the river was flowing, and the menu is always solid. Special location to enjoy a meal. Fun fun fun.

Great breakfast option in HSB. Beautiful Sunday morning, sitting outside on the patio right on the…read morePayette River. Beautiful views. The French toast platter was good. Nice portions for a reasonable $14. Debbie the server was as friendly as can be. Coffee was also good but sadly, only chemical creamers--no actual cream or half-n-half. But I'll still go back. Hope to try their lunch next time.

My new favorite in Boise! Such a cool, French inspired restaurant. We got the croque madame and it…read morewas the perfect meal. The atmosphere is so welcoming and inviting. Robert is so nice and will be sure to take care of you. This spot is my new weekly ritual. 10/10!

Had a delicious meal at The Grove! Robert served us and he described the yummy meals perfectly…read more Best server I've had in a while! So many good options we'll go back to try

First time here. Apparently, it is owned by the 'Coa' chain owners. They needed its alcohol license…read morefor Coa del Mar, that's why they feature sake in all its cocktails. No hard liquor, just wine & beer. We sat at the bar and had a great time conversing with the bartender. Exceptional kind service. I saw they had frutti di mare on their menu and mentioned that Coa's seafood restaurant served me a horrible one last I was there, but their manager reached out and won me back. But I've never ordered it since at Coa del Mar. He said theirs was quite good so I took a chance. It was EXCELLENT. The seafood and linguine were well cooked, the dish was flavorful, and the entire plate was served piping hot. I will be back! [See my Barbacoa review. They managed to disappoint me with their $72 Seafood Mixto in a variety of ways.] Moral to the story: Avoid anything seafood at Barbacoa and (ironically) Coa del Mar.

Went here with some work colleagues. Service was pretty good. Out server was kind and attentive but…read morenot overbearing. We started with the Calamari and artichoke fondue dip. The Calamari was delicious. The dip was really good, but initially did not come with enough cut up bread. Out server got us more, but we had to cut them up. As for the entry, I got the hot rock filet with fingerlings. The rock had a cognac sauce that was poured on and produced lovely flames for a little show. I took my steak off too early and it was a bit more rare than medium rare, so I just threw it back on the rock for a bit. My friend had a rib eye that was rare, so he cooked it up more too. Overall for the 6 of us it was $400. So not a bad price for what we got.

This is one of my favorite restaurants in Boise. The food is creative and delicious, and the…read moreenvironment is so beautiful. Great patio!!

An odd experience overall. Tried 6 dishes. Several boasted impressive flavor profiles, though all…read morewere grossly overpriced given the minuscule portion sizes. Host and waitress were both severely off-putting and felt disingenuous. Ambience was attractive enough. Bottom line, my family and I won't be returning.