Came in for brunch on a quiet weekday and the food was great! Do not skip the hot honey dates or the Griddled Banana Bread! the benediction was good, but the eggs were a little overcooked. Espresso martini was great! And the waitress that we had was so friendly! The only negative was the host, she was very awkward and acted as if she did not want us to be there. This is a classy and elegant place with classy options with a higher price point, so be prepared. read more

for the very offended business owner - this review is from my experience a couple weeks back and not today !! This was almost going to be a three-star review, but the food really stole the show. We came here for brunch on the last day of our trip. Every time I searched for the best breakfast or brunch spots, this place kept coming up, so we figured it was worth a visit. When we arrived, about half of the restaurant was empty, yet we were quoted a 15-minute wait. During the hour we spent there, I didn't see any of those empty tables get filled. I understand that some may have been reserved, but it did leave me wondering whether the wait was intended to create the impression of high demand by keeping a line outside.Once we were seated, our order was taken, but the food took another 20-30 minutes to arrive. Thankfully, it was worth the wait. I ordered the Salmon Benedict, while my husband had the Biscuits & Gravy. Both dishes were excellent. The salmon was beautifully smoked, the hollandaise sauce was rich and perfectly balanced, and even the breakfast potatoes were crisped to perfection. The biscuits and gravy were flavorful, hearty, and incredibly satisfying.One surprise was that they didn't have an espresso machine, which felt unusual for a restaurant known for brunch. We settled for orange juice, which tasted more like bottled juice than freshly squeezed. The staff was courteous throughout our visit, though I wouldn't necessarily describe the service as warm or particularly engaging. read more

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Came for brunch without a reservation. There were two people greeting at the door and it just seemed a little awkward getting seated. Say at a comfortable table. Got water in nice heavy glasses but the tap water tasted very strange and strong. Seems like a pretty good menu. We got the fried chicken biscuit sandwich and also an order of mushroom toast. The biscuit overall was tasty but the fried chicken was really pretty salty and not otherwise seasoned. The mushroom toast came out cold and not much flavor. We got two coffees. The coffee is quite good. Nice ambience and the service was pretty fast. Food meh. Kind of expensive for what we had frankly. read more

The food in this restaurant is so creative and flavorful. This time I had a barrata and melon salad. it was drizzeled in this bright basil oil and pickled watermelon rhine. Highly recommend. The art on the walls makes us place feel comfortable and whimsical. read more

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We are new fans of Stardust. How have we not been here earlier?! Delicious, and playful cocktails included the Pan Am and Tricky Ricky, mixed with love by Tavis. Shared a yummy beet and burrata salad. My airline chicken was a sky high favorite. I haven't eaten every bite of a meal in a while and I polished that whole thing off. Good portion. Husband loved his oysters and duck à l'orange. Dessert? Our terrific server, James, recommended the cheesecake with fresh berries. Good choice! We'll be back. Especially for happy hour that's every single day. read more

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Easily one of the worst meals I've eaten in a long time. The griddled banana bread was LESS THAN ONE slice of burnt, smashed banana bread. Stardust should be embarrassed for charging what they do for this "appetizer." I also had the Two Egg Breakfast with ham, biscuit, breakfast potatoes, and an oddly large ramekin of something reminiscent of butter. The eggs were adequate, the ham was bacon style (& very greasy) which was unexpected and not welcome, the potatoes were oily and had an odd flavor, and the star-shaped biscuit was hard. Not at all worth $19. The service was meh. Nice enough but lacking any personality or care. Just a person taking an order. As far as ambiance it was unmemorable. Just tables in a space. I should have skipped this restaurant altogether. Waste of money, time, & energy. I definitely don't recommend it. read more

Would give it a 3.5 if I could! The dinner experience was good - nothing horrible nor spectacular. We really wanted to visit for brunch (menu looked great) but couldn't find time, so we settled for dinner. We got the salmon, steak frites, and artichoke fondue. The salmon was pretty good but the vegetable was very salty (like someone accidentally poured the salt by mistake). Steak was slightly too rare when asked for medium rare and the fries were soggy, which came with some sauce poured on it. Maybe sauce on the side would be a better alternative? The fondue and crispy bread was good though. We were sat in a room with a big party table. From the way the room was built, sound carries far... so the dinner experience was loud I tell you. Not great for date night. The restaurant was empty when we arrived... it would have been nice to be sat away from a big party. However, service was good. Overall, the vibe is slightly upscale. Prices are on the higher end for dinner. I probably wouldn't come back for dinner, but I would like to try their brunch menu in the future! read more

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10/10 came here for happy hour (on Saturday!!) But we made it a little early so got an amazing espresso martini then on to happy hour!! Oysters, burger, crispy mushrooms and fondue soooo good. Even found a pearl in one of the oyster, so this place is a gem literally :) read more

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Lots of bests here at a quality you won't find anywhere else in Boise and I don't have the Michelin-star food vocabulary to adequately describe it. I went for brunch a couple times but I bet I'd experience the same quality for any dish. Everything was absolutely superb: food, cloth napkin-level service, ambiance. 1. Best Eggs Benedict with real hollandaise sauce. You know, whisked lemon, butter and egg yolks over low heat; made fresh, Boise? Yeah, that's hollandaise sauce. No lies or pretenders here. Four Seasons level-quality eggs benedict. 2. Best steak and eggs. Anybody ever had wagyu beef for their "steak and eggs"? Me neither. Get it medium rare. So tender! You won't be disappointed. Breakfast potatoes, twice fried (?) with magic probably; their biscuit, layered like a croissant, star-shaped. Perfectly cooked over-medium eggs. Ugh, dear god, thank you! Sorry didn't get a pic of the steak and eggs; I ate it, too fast for the camera. Certainly Michelin-level quality here at decent prices, with nice-sized portions, not frou-frou, and I have yet to find another restaurant in Boise at this quality. Thank you to the chef who chose Boise, we (desperately) need you! read more

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I've enjoyed Stardust a few different times whether it was for brunch, lunch or the latest, which was happy hour. I particularly like their classic cocktails and my date and I enjoyed the fried saltines and a lobster roll, which was buttery and absolutely delicious! You can't go wrong with a Cosmo and an old-fashioned and the retro inspired ambience always fits the mood! Our service was great and I definitely keep this spot on my list of happy hour favorites read more

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This was such an great spot! We both got seafood entres and cocktails and our ticket was under $80 which we thought was extremely fair. We had the smoked salmon Benedict which was our absolute favorite. The hollandaise was bright and lemon forward which is what I'm always craving. We had the lobster bisque with pastry top which was also delicious, the lobster tasted very fresh. Then for drinks we had the espresso martini and a dry gin martini. Both to die for. And on top of it we had excellent service from James! He explained the menu well and all of his suggestions were spot on. Trust his recommendations, you don't be disappointed! read more

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What a hidden gem for dinner. The artichoke fondu was amazing. 4 of us had the filet and it was delicious. We tried the bang bang cocktail and it has cosmic dust on the rim which was wild. It left a tingling sensation on your tongue and was very yummy. Dessert was the key lime tart, it definitely hit the spot. Our service was next level and the ambience was perfect. Also a great place to people watch. read more

This was probably the best brunch experience of my life. Beautiful space, very accommodating and friendly staff, and the most deliciously and articulately made food. It was such a treat to be there to celebrate our daughter's milestone there! The four of ordered the following: Chicken & Waffle, Griddled Banana Bread, Croque Madame, Smoked Salmon Benedict, and the Lobster Roll. Everything was delicious, but the overall favorite, hands down, was the Smoked Salmon Benedict (my choice, and I will have it again!). I can't imagine how lovely it would be to have dinner here. It's definitely a good choice for a date night. It's not a huge restaurant, so I think it would be relatively quiet, like it was for us. In other words, you don't have to yell to have a conversation. It's tastefully designed too. I will say the food is a bit pricey, but not over the top for the upscale dining and elevated food. Oh, and I also recommend the Espresso Martini, but I'll probably go back to try the Jungle Bird. :) I can't wait to go back and try some of the other dishes too....especially their dinner menu! read more

We came with friends who have seen this location turn over a few times, so we thought we'd drop in on a Saturday night to see what Stardust had to offer. We made a reservation, but it wasn't really necessary, 6:30 p.m. on a Saturday, and the place was nearly empty. We started at the bar for cocktails. The martinis and bourbon were served in nice glassware, and the bartender was friendly. From there, we moved to the lounge area in the front, drawn in by the cushy chairs and the window view of the street. However, we were quickly warned not to block a door leading to the patio due to fire regulations. Despite being the only guests in the place, about 15 minutes later, a less-than-friendly staff member reprimanded us about our chair placement. I had only slightly turned mine to better face the group, but their approach felt unnecessarily harsh. I moved the chair back, but the interaction left a bad taste. Why is all this furniture placed in a fire exit area anyway?? The interior has a retro vibe, but yet it felt to me a bit cold and stark, lacking the warmth you'd expect at the price point. On to dinner. I had the steak frites, and while the steak was cooked well, the fries were soaked in meat juices and soggy. A simple sidecar or divider on the plate would have solved this issue. My wife had the salmon Wellington, which seemed to fit the theme, this is definitely a "Wellington" kind of place. One friend had the retro-inspired airline chicken, while the other had a chicken pot pie topped with puff pastry instead of the usual crust. He said it was good. Service was solid, and the food was generally good, but the pricing felt high for the overall experience. Most entrees ranged from $40 to $50, with some reaching $75 a plate, and there were few lower-priced options. When you're paying a premium, you expect both quality food and a quality atmosphere, and Stardust doesn't quite hit that balance for me. The nearly empty dining room on a Saturday night might speak for itself? I'll let you decide. I gave 4 Stars this visit, but almost gave a 3 for "OK". read more

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Great brunch! So much flavor, great service and fun style. Walkable downtown location.

We've now been here twice, and this review is mixed because the food and frontline staff are excellent, but leadership behavior left us feeling unwelcome. On Christmas Eve, we dined with our infant. The host was wonderful, our server Ken was fantastic, and the food was truly 10/10. That visit alone would have earned a glowing review. However, during that meal, the manager on duty appeared visibly irritated that we had a baby with us. We brushed it off and focused on the great experience otherwise. We returned another day for lunch with just my wife; planning to sit at the bar. There were open seats, but one chair had a purse on it that didn't seem to belong to anyone actively sitting there. I politely asked if it belonged to the bartender so we could sit together. The host kindly checked with the manager, who was seated nearby. The manager responded by scowling at us, giving the host a dismissive look, refusing to speak, and silently nodding her head "yes" to moving the purse. The interaction was uncomfortable and made us feel completely unwelcome. As someone who has opened multiple restaurants, I can confidently say this is not how you treat your staff or your guests. Personal items don't belong on bar seats, and guests shouldn't feel like an inconvenience for asking to sit together. To be clear: the hosts, bartenders, servers, and food were all excellent. Unfortunately, because of the way leadership handled this interaction, we won't be returning. read more

We went to celebrate a friend's divorce and first of all our servicer was excellent she was a joy and made our experience so much better and fun. The salmon was delicious the appetizers were good the drinks amazing except I wasn't too excited with the one w glitter not my cup of tea. The place was small but very bright we had a great time. It was a bit pricey that me and my friend shared a meal and appetizers and our bill split in too was still over 100$ but it was a nice time with all my girlfriends read more

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One of my favorite restaurants in Boise. The family and friends I've taken here have loved it as well. The food is consistently excellent and cocktails are deliciously strong. Service is attentive and welcoming. The ambiance is a stylish blend of art deco and classic downtown Boise. read more

Easily one of the best restaurants Boise has to offer! And without a doubt the best restaurant for Brunch! Stardust never fails to deliver excellence in both food and service. My favorite date spot that offers something new and above the rest from the other restaurants in town that feel like too much of the same experience. Love this joint! read more

I come up to Boise once a month. This is my first time here for brunch. It was great. I went Thursday and Saturday morning. Outdoor seating is my thing, but if you like indoor or sitting at the bar the vibe/ambience is fabulous. Very elegant & classy atmosphere to be in especially for the price. Both times I went this weekend, the service, food, and drinks were great. Saturday morning Joseph helped me out and he was a fantastic server. I didn't need for anything, yet I didn't feel bothered or overwhelmed. Definitely coming here for bfast at least once everytime I'm in Boise now! read more

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We wanted to try something new to us, and are SO glad we came here. We started with the artichoke fondue which was creamy and flavorful. I got the Duck L'Orange, my husband got the Spring Cavatapi with salmon. Both were delicious. The staff was warm and welcoming. Perfect for date night, we will definitely be back! read more

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Fantastic food and service! Our server, Brittany , was amazing! I had the Duck L'Orange and it was packed with flavor. We will be back! read more

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We visit Stardust often and are never disappointed. The drinks and food, and service are great. It has a fun, kind of midcentury design and feel to it. Brunch is my favorite--so many flavor-filled choices and the preparation is amazing. The biscuits and gravy are great. No meat but awesome flavor. I also liked the Baked Cavatappi and Cheese--I got it with bacon. Chicken and waffles are yummy too as are many of the other choices. And if you like dessert, the chocolate mousse is something that will bring you back. They also have a nice selection of wine and drink choices. We love everyone who works there and the service is great. It is the kind of place where you go initially for a special celebration like an anniversary or birthday and end up going there regularly because it's relaxed and comfortable and the people and well-prepared food draw you back again and again. read more

My girlfriend and I had a really nice brunch here today. The Traditional and Southern Eggs Benedict were tasty, and the Bacon-Wrapped Dates topped it off. Our server Tavin took good care of us and made us laugh. Will definitely be coming back! read more

Went here for Mother's Day brunch 2024. It seemed like they were having some challenges with staffing. The food was still amazing, just took a little longer than expected. The owner called me back later in the week based upon the phone # from my reservation. She profusely apologized for the experience and wanted to see if there was anything she could do to have us try again. I found this to be exceptional. We will be back after having this much attention paid to something that was out of their control. Well done Stardust. read more

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Just Got off the phone with one of their managers who decided to call me and inform me I was mistaken and that the food was in fact not greasy but just tossed in some sort of sauce. And I am apparently in the wrong for not being amused at the the lacking communication. Very snotty tone and not really one for listening. The saying is that the customer is always right in terms of taste (that's the full quote) and when it comes to this place? Definitely not leaving a good taste in my mouth. Came here for brunch on a gift card, thankful that I was on a gift card as if I had been spending my own money I would have been irate. Service was incredibly slow and inattentive. Food itself was forgettable at best. A few key notes: Ordered the mushroom toast with sausage The sausage was delivered to our table several minutes after we had received the mushroom toast. Was charged $6 for a small side of gravy to accompany my steak and egg breakfast, the potatoes with this were greasy and bland aside from an overpowering taste reminiscent of mint with no salt shakers or pepper available on the table. Biscuit itself was also very dry and barely ate two bites of it. Wife had to ask several times to receive sugar for her coffee. Main dining room is also incredibly loud. To owner of this business: I appreciate your reply and would have been more than happy to discuss it with someone who actually wanted to speak with me rather than rudely interrupt me. Whomever I spoke with should NOT be reaching out to customers. read more

Everything was so good. We ordered bloody Mary's (asked for them to be a little spicy), bacon wrapped dates, deviled eggs and steak and eggs. Tyler was our server and fantastic. Ambiance was cute especially the touches for Christmas. read more

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Shared the Eggs Benedict with smoked salmon & French toast with my mom. Delicious. Definitely going back again.

Great restaurant, loved the fried egg biscuit sandwich was one of the best biscuits I ever had! Will definitely come back! Bryan was our server and he was one of the best servers we ever had. Definitely hope he's working next time we come back! read more

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I came to have dinner tonight with my family around 6pm. We expected based on the reviews to see a full restaurant but we're pleasantly surprised to see only a few tables occupied. When we asked to be seated for a family of 5, we were told the wait would be over an hour to one and a half hours. Surprised I asked if they were seating both sides of the establishment as their larger dinning room had one couple sitting there and over 6 four top or greater tables. When I asked I was promptly told they were, "fully committed." Surprised we left. I am not unaware that possible reservations at that time could create the appearance of availability while there was in fact no available tables. I then pulled up their reservation system to check on their system for the next 5 person availability to find multiple available times for 5 tops all within the next 30 minutes. I then called back to speak to a manager about what I assumed must have been a mistake. When I asked for a manager, the person who picked up (sounded similar to the curt receptionist we had previously encountered) asked what we needed, I informed them it concerned reservations, to which they replied they could help me. I asked again for a manager and they said they would help me, flately and blatantly ignoring my request. read more

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Would give this place one star because of the host if it wasn't for our amazing server and food. What an incredibly rude individual, tainted the beginning of our experience because of her miscommunication with our dog. To make a long story short, another dog barked at ours and she didn't let ours on the patio. Our dog was NOT aggressive, the other one aggressively barked at ours. This would not have been a problem had she not been extremely rude with communication and disrespectful to our entire party. We understand the rules, but it was the way she handled it, she should not be customer facing. We would have left if it wasn't for our kind server and the manager acknowledging. Again, incredible food and drinks. read more

We had a blast for brunch. The vibe is great, staff was A+. Drinks smashed it. Spectacular. The bacon wrapped dates and cheese were dope. Lobster Benedict was good. Was it $35 good? No. Lobster and shrimp bisque was meh. I suggest dropping a some sherry into at service. That would rock. Love the vibe. We had a big table next to us of cackling women that made it almost a unbearable. They left and it was back to a perfect brunch environment. We will definitely come again. We don't expect perfection and this brunch slam probably affected food to some degree. read more

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Riley was such a great server! She was easy-going and was quick to help. I ordered the lobster and shrimp bisque and it was delicious and such a cute bread too. The lighting and design were such a vibe read more

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Stardust has such a warm and inviting atmosphere, instantly comfortable and welcoming. The service was absolutely exceptional, and I truly felt like I was surrounded by friends the whole time. A wonderful experience from start to finish. Highly recommend! read more

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I give The Stardust 5 Stars***** But if I could I'd give them 10 ********* I went Once by Myself once + enjoyed The Best Happy Hour in Boise so much that I invited my Girlfriend to enjoy Drinks + Appetizers Right Away + We immediately started calling it our Place & now go at Least Weekly with Family + Friends for Brunch + Happy Hour. We look forward to trying Dinner Soon as Well ... We Try to spread The word to everyone we can so they too can enjoy the Fabulous Food- very reasonable pricing, intimate atmosphere & The Excellent Service Provided by Jamie, Danny + The ENTIRE Staff... They call us ALL by Name , always ask if we want our Favorite Table + They always go Above + Beyond. It's like enjoying The Most Delicious Dining + Top Shelf Drinks at a Friends House...Do Yourself a favor & plan your next Dining out experience at The Stardust They're open open Every Day but Wednesday 10AM-8Pm ... read more

Such a great experience at the bar top. We learned about all the drinks from the bar tender and really appreciated the specialized service. I highly recommend it as a fun night to have some outstanding cocktails! read more

This review is based not just on our in-person experience, but on how ownership chose to respond afterward. We previously visited with our infant and felt visible irritation from the manager on duty. We gave the restaurant another chance on a separate visit, returning just the two of us to sit at the bar. When we politely asked if a bar seat being held by the manager's personal purse could be freed so we could sit together, the manager responded by scowling at us, avoiding eye contact, refusing to speak, and silently gesturing "yes." The interaction was uncomfortable and unwelcoming. Rather than acknowledging how that interaction came across, the owner responded to our review by calling it "strange" and dismissing the experience entirely, reframing events in a way that did not match what occurred. At no point was the issue about hearing or availability of seating - it was about demeanor, professionalism, and how guests and staff were treated in a public-facing role. The food and frontline staff were excellent, which makes this even more disappointing. Unfortunately, the response from ownership confirmed that this is a leadership issue, not a misunderstanding. Because of that, we won't be returning. read more

I love the menu and the staff is friendly. I love the downtown location. I wish I could say I loved my food. The chips and dip was where we began. The chips are heavily salted. Heavily salted. Wow. And the dip was tasty but the portion was too small even for the most conservative dipper. I would pass on this next time. The Airplane chicken got our hopes high. But on tasting it we discovered bland chicken. That was quite dry. The potatoes, however, were excellent. Fluffy on the inside and rich with butter. Delicious. The steak fries was very good. The steak was cooked perfectly and the fries were excellent. They weren't the showstopper that the griddle potatoes were but they were excellent. I want to like this place much more than I did. It seems rather hit and miss but with great potential. I might try it again down the road and I hope they can develop some consistency. One day in the future this place could be quite remarkable. But for now it was just good read more

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We've walked by here a bunch of times and decided to check out their happy hour. My wife and I had a fantastic afternoon relaxing with cocktails. They've got tasty cocktails and a decent happy hour menu. The fondue was fantastic! We're excited to come back and check out their brunch. read more

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Date day took us to the Stardust. Late lunch, We each had lobster/shrimp bisque which was great. Lots of tasty bits. D had a Cobb salad and I had a Caesar. D had a specialty drink...very citrusy, and I had glass of Pinot Grigio, Food was great, table attendant was top-notch and it's a great place to watch the people walk by. It's a little spendy, but well worth it. read more