If you're flying to visit a new place, you gots to try the food that's genuinely tied to that location. In this case, the place is Boise Idaho. The food genuinely tied to Boise are Finger Steaks and Ice Cream Potato. The place to try them is WESTSIDE Drive In. Finger steaks were just ok. Too much batter. Not enough steak. The ice cream potato was awesome. It's just vanilla ice cream. But somehow it's much more. Absolutely tastes great. You gotta try them. read more

Westside Drive In - Ice Cream Potato - American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

A fellow Yelper, Elite, and now Yelp friend told me I had to take my visiting family to Westside Drive In for the famous Idaho Ice Cream Potato--and she was right! We had just finished dinner, so my SIL, her 4-year-old daughter, and I shared one dessert. It was a hit and oh-so-delicious! Definitely hit the spot. Service was quick, everything was clean, and I loved all the beautiful flowers decorating the place. Their menu had a bunch of other yummy-looking options too, so we'll definitely have to come back when we're ready for some gourmet fast food! read more

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This review is only for the Ice Cream Potato! I cannot tell you how much I loved this thing! Not only is it the perfect classic sweet treat but it is also such a novelty to the state of Idaho! I cannot wait to try more food from here and have more potatoes! read more

Westside Drive In - Ice Cream Potato - American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

This review is for the iconic Idaho Ice Cream Potato. When my best friend and I were in town, we knew we wanted to do something potato related. The moment we learned there was a special ice cream for this, we knew we had to try it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Westside Drive In has the best retro feeling to it.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]As the name suggests, you can literally drive up and order to eat. Or you can park and eat at one of their tables outside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It seems like Guy Fieri has been here and loves it. We just came to try the ice cream potato. The person at the front was quick and kind. She asked if I wanted it to go or dine-in. I asked to eat it there and was given the "potato" on a plate. This ice cream sundae is disguised to look like a potato, no actual potato is involved. It's vanilla ice cream covered in chocolate powder, topped with whipped cream and peanuts on a bed of chocolate sauce. It was so much fun and a great summer treat. read more

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Date night with my honey bun just got very Idaho. We swung through the Westside Drive-In and ordered the famous Idaho Potato... but plot twist--it's dessert! "Potato" = vanilla ice cream "Skin" = powdered cocoa "Butter" = chocolate mousse "Pepper" = crushed Oreos If you didn't know better, you'd totally think it was a baked potato! 10/10 would order again. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]This classic, retro spot delivers a highly unique novelty experience with a massive menu.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] While the main food items are fairly standard, the incredibly creative dessert and the nostalgic drive-in atmosphere make it a fun, memorable stop. Finger Steak Basket (3/5): A very generous portion that comes packed with battered, deep-fried strips of steak, tater tots (gems), and a slice of garlic bread. The finger steaks are served with a traditional cocktail sauce, which is an interesting pairing for beef that didn't quite hit the mark for me personally. They tasted much better when dipped in fry sauce instead, which also pairs perfectly with the crispy gems. The garlic bread is a nice addition to round out the basket, though it lacks a strong buttery or garlicky flavor profile. The Idaho Ice Cream Potato (5/5): An incredibly creative dessert that's worth the $7 price tag for the fun novelty alone. It looks exactly like a real baked potato, but is actually a generous portion of vanilla ice cream coated in cocoa powder, and topped with chocolate syrup, peanuts, and crushed Oreo cookies, though you can ask to omit any toppings you don't want. Logistics Tip: The restaurant is highly flexible, offering two drive-through lanes for quick to-go orders alongside plenty of traditional parking spots if you want to dine on-site at their outdoor seating. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Restrooms are available and are located directly behind the main building.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Westside Drive In - Idaho Ice Cream Potato - American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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This was a fun stop for an outer towner like me! We stopped for the famous ice cream "potato " but found ourselves trying finger steaks with fry sauce too. They both were very interesting. The finger steaks were tender pieces of beef dipped in tempura and fried. The "potato " was a fun scoop of vanilla ice cream covered in cinnamon. We enjoyed both. The ladies behind the counter were fast and courteous. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is either a drive thru or outdoor seating spot (dress appropriately).[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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I was out of town brewery hopping and got a little hungry. I was looking for a place that is unique to the Boise area and a young woman I was chatting at a brewery suggested this place. She mentioned this thing called finger steaks. I had never heard of it. I was curious enough to give it a try. It's kind of a drive-through diner sort of place with interesting things on the menu. Of course, I had to try the finger steaks, which actually were delicious. I had them with cocktail sauce, but there are other sauces available. I also had a bologna sandwich. Probably haven't had that in 50 years... and never in a restaurant... they were both really good! [[HIGHLIGHT]]This place has a really fun vibe to it.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I definitely would come back if I'm in the area again. read more

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Its a diner.. you get what you expect. Came here looking for a quick snack. Had this place recommend by a friend. The people there were quite friendly and easy going. They were helpful talking through the menu. Food was okay but not that impressive. I mean really it was a diner. For the price it was reasonable, but I felt the sandwich was over salted. Fries were okay, but nothing to write home about. Shakes were pretty tasty. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Basically this is your basic middle of the road diner. You will find better, you'll also find worse out there[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. read more

Had the Ice cream potato with a little buzz from my drinks at dinner so it automatically hit 5 stars read more

Westside Drive In - Ice Cream Bowl - American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Pros - Friendly staff. Quick service. Good portion sizes, well packed, nothing was cold. . Cons - Meatloaf sandwich was mostly lettuce and the Meatloaf tasted oddly smoky, perhaps it was the roasted pepper ketchup. Not good. Chili was a glop of paste, overly spiced, very acidic, appeared meatless and came with 1 cracker pack. What a joke. Honestly Wendy's has better balanced Chili, at a better price. . Normally, I love Westside, but they just haven't hit right the last few visits. read more

Now I am going to start this review by saying I went here for Fish and Chips...nothing else, just that. I had a craving, am a big fan of good British style fish and chips...good fish, good chips...this was neither of those! Again, to be fair, this looks like the place that might have great burgers, great lots of things...all I can comment on is the fact that they do not have good fish and chips! Now for fish and chips there are some open areas for what people like! I like a batter that is light and flakey, crispy with a nice crunch, lots of flavor and is complimented by some vinegar and lemon! This was none of that. This batter was more what you would dip a hot-dog in to make a corndog. It was bready, thick and heavy with little flavor. It was too doughy in the middle and choked out the taste of the fish! The fries were very long and thin, not really crispy and not really soggy but sort of in the middle. If they were going for British style which they were not they would be thicker and shorter...more my style regardless. I will say the tartar sauce was made fresh and was pretty good. Other than that I would not go back. Alas, just trying to find some good Fish and Chips, one place at a time! KT read more

Came as part of 11,500 mile road trip through Boise. Had to stop for the Idaho potato ice cream which is a fun way to highlight the city. Friendly staff. Ice cream was a bit basic but the toppings and shape made it fun. Also got the Monte cristo which leaned a bit too sweet for the concept but glad I tried it read more

Westside Drive In - Insta: mmmashterchef - American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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"Bake Potato" ice cream is such a fun treat! I love their originality of this creation so much! I take out of towners here so they can see how darling these are, but my aunt CRAVES these so much! When I go, I get EXTRA for my aunt and she keeps them in her freezer for later! I love their burgers too and their fries! I crave them and sadly that's the only thing I ever get here cause I just love them so much! The staff is so nice and they work so hard! Please tip the staff because they hustle and have so much love for what they do. They also offer prime rib specials on weekends so give their more robust stuff a try and tell me all about it! :) read more

Westside Drive In - Potato ice cream to-go - American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Guy Fieri would be so disappointed if he came back to Westside Drive-In today. Unfortunately, our lunch was, for the most part, absolutely horrible. The only thing that was actually good was my husband's corned beef and Swiss dip. Everything else was a huge disappointment. The fries were mediocre at best, but the fried zucchini was downright disgusting. It didn't even resemble zucchini anymore. It was so overcooked and mushy that when my husband took a bite, the inside slid out in one long, slimy piece. It honestly looked like a booger. It was completely unappetizing, tasted awful, and to make matters worse, you only get four or five tiny pieces for $5.59. Even if they had tasted good, the portion size wouldn't justify the price. I wasn't very hungry, so I ordered a kids' grilled cheese with gems. The gems were actually good, and the fry sauce was delicious. Unfortunately, the grilled cheese was completely inedible. The moment I unwrapped it, I noticed a strong rancid smell. At first, I assumed it was just the smell of a greasy diner since we were sitting outside the restaurant. But as I brought the sandwich closer, I realized the smell was coming from the grilled cheese itself. I hoped it was just the smell and that it would taste fine, but I was wrong. It tasted every bit as rancid as it smelled. My best guess is that it was grilled in old, spoiled oil. The flavor was unmistakably rancid. My husband--who is not picky at all--took one bite and immediately spit it out. That confirmed I wasn't imagining it. For nearly $30, I ate a small handful of gems, my husband had a decent corned beef and Swiss dip, and everything else went uneaten because it simply wasn't edible. This was a total disappointment and, sadly, enough to make sure we won't be back. Westside Drive-In may have once been worthy of its television fame, but based on our experience today, it has fallen a long way. Guy Fieri...don't come back!!! read more

I have to update my review form 2009 when I did not really understand the value of the Westside Drive-in. This place has been here since 1957 and driven by a real chef has great food and unbeatable shakes. All of the restaurants in this neighborhood have been around forever. read more

Great place!! Service was great and they were nice. They have a massive menu! Food review: Jr cheeseburger: 10/10 beef was delicious, great balance of sauce and toppings, didn't get soggy Onion Rings: 10/10 sweet onions, small slices super crispy Mac and cheese: 5/10 not my favorite although a decent portion for price! It tastes very mustard forward to me Smores shake: 10/10 lots of mix ins!! Delicious and thick read more

This place has been around forever. I don't know of any place with such a variety of food. Service is wonderful

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great old drive-in experience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I had the finger steaks. They were well seasoned and very tender. Shakes and fries were terrific also. read more

Everything was super tasty. Batter on the steak fingers was a little thick, not enough meat. The monte cristo was fried to perfection and the meatloaf with mashed potatoes was pretty flavorful too read more

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Ok, my wife had it planned, and we dropped our bags in the hotel, and she said she knew exactly where we were going to get our first food. My wife is brilliant. I LOVED this place. You need to be in the mood for naughty eats and not classy tablecloth places when you go. If you do that, this place is gold. Apparently, we HAD to try the Finger Steaks, and the baked potato thing. The Finger Steaks were delicious, and probably not low fat. I loved them, and plenty of sauces around for the fries. Even that piece of bread in the picture was tasty. Now to the potato. To be honest, we weren't even sure before we went and when we ordered if the potato was an actual potato, a potato with ice cream on it, or other. It ended up being magical ice cream all around. It was one of those desserts where I ate smaller bites because I knew I would be sad when it was gone. I was right. I WAS sad when it was gone. We debated on making time in our short trip to go back for it, but she won that conversation unfortunately. Anyway, you NEED to stop by here at some point. I highly recommend, and see you there (the next time we are in Boise)... read more

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In the five years that I have been eating at Westside drive-in, I have noticed recently that the quality is going downhill. Unfortunately yesterday was our last visit in the foreseeable future. My whole family loves Westside Drive in. We visit on average 15+ times a year. When we have out of town guests, we always make sure to bring them for a meal. We love both locations and have eaten at both many times. Within the last 3 to 4 visits, there have been little changes that have been annoying. I asked three different visits for my regular chicken Caesar salad with artichokes and they no longer offer artichokes. Forgivable though and I understand and made do . Yesterday though it was undeniable that the portion sizes are smaller and the prices remain the same. I understand shrinkflation is a real thing and the way some businesses stay afloat. Unfortunately, yesterday it was the bottom of the barrel when we ordered two different sandwiches - the French dip and the turkey and Swiss dip and felt like we ate a bread sandwich with very little meat. It was really gross. Please do not reduce the amount of meat you put in your sandwiches since the volume of meat has never been impressive . This time, though the volume of meat was so little that it tastes like it's 90% bread. I'd rather they charge a dollar or two more for a sandwich that's the same quality, than get a bread sandwich for $10. No, I didn't take any pictures of the food this time around. But looking at my previous pictures says a lot about quality from years ago anyways. The ice cream potato as always rocks and has never failed . Please keep that specialty. Please do what you can to stay open. We would forgive you and be back because we love you. You just need to know that you failed a regular local who loves you. We're taking a break for now, but will try again later. Edited to add that we were craving ice cream potatoes a few days later when we saw the Westside food truck at Kleiner Park during Potato Days. Knowing the cost for an ice cream potato is hovering right under six dollars at the restaurant, I didn't expect it to be much more at their food truck. Unfortunately disappointment abounded for the kiddos because I refuse to spend $11 for a regular size ice cream potato. So sad! Come on guys! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Westside Drive In is a classic 50-styles American drive-in.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food might not be as cheap as the sign insinuates but it's still affordable and good. The real reason to go though is the potato ice cream. It looks so much like a potato. It tastes like any old sundae and is really cold to keep its shape. But it's worth the trip. read more

Westside Drive In - American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

When we came here the other night I noticed they have a cheap eats menu. Right in top was a fried bologna sandwich. A fried bologna sandwich!?! That is my childhood in 3 words. So today I stopped in to grab one. I didn't read the print on top of the board that said substitutions not allowed. I initially wanted to add mayo to my sandwich but it wasn't an option. She did offer me a side of mayo but that would have been too much so I passed on it. It was nice of her to offer me another option. I appreciate that you get a good amount of bologna on your sandwich! It was also charred a little, I love char on my food. The bread was fresh and lightly toasted stuff butter. I did find the ketchup and pickles a little overwhelming on the sandwich. I'm just used to just bread, mayo and bologna. I probably won't order it again since I can't modify it to the way of like. My zucchini fries on the other hand was fantastic! I love the seasoning on the breading on the exterior of the zucchini and the zucchini in the middle is perfectly cooked. They are killer! I do look forward to coming again and trying out more items on their menu. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is all around a great please! Location is neat, staff is friendly and good is hella good.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Patty melt tastes like it has acetone in it. The fries are decent. Drive thru speakers suck too

Ugg.. I'm so sorry to do this. Just saw they are no longer offering their prime rib. I never get down to the north end, but my kid wanted a burger after his xcountry meet at camels back. Service was great.... Hair in his fry sauce..... I just can't. It's freaking disgusting. I got the special burger with ham.., ask for no pickles... pickles... which is fine I can deal. But the burger was soooo dry. I'm not a picky person and had the other fry sauce (non hair) all over the top of the bun. Threw the second half (5 bucks) away. I couldn't do it. Super sad. My son said his milkshake (Oreo and birthday cake) was good! read more

Tasty.. lots of food, very heavy and greasy.... which is exactly what big expected. I will probably be back at some point. The steak fi German things were pretty good read more

Convenient location near downtown on State Street on the way towards Eagle. Hit the drive-thru for a quick bite on the run. Service and food delivery was good. Two of the items came out piping hot which is always good. Winner - Finger Steak and Monte Cristo (not shown) Loser - Chicken Strips (nothing special) Ordered finger foods because we had to eat in the car but if not, would like to try a burger or sandwhich. read more

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I got a cheap eats chicken sandwich meal, about $10. Got it home, 1 small chicken strip on a bun. Like half the sandwich was just bun... so that sucks read more

Food was really good ! Authentic food from all the options we tried ! Loved the concept and orders came out in less than 20 minutes ! Definitely recommend the Emily shake and potato ice cream ! They are a stable ! read more

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Was in town for the week....tried this Tuesday. Went back Wednesday. Went back again on Thursday. Hamburger the first time through, that was pretty good. Wasn't over the top special, but definitely a good burger. Better than Hawkins down the street. Got a Philly the next time through. I have to be honest it was not my favorite ohilly. They use a sauce which seems a little off for a Philly cheesesteak. It was pretty messy, but it was okay. Then I watched a YouTube video of them on DDD....Decided I must try the Monte Cristo. Holy shit. Holy fucking shit. Holy motherfucking shit. I've never had one before so I have nothing to compare it to. But that thing was better than I imagined and likely will be the only thing I get from there from now on. 9.4. I left town a week ago and I haven't stopped thinking about it since. GO HERE. read more

They rectified the mistake and made it right. Character character character character 85 limit

Chicken strip basket and tots, 01.03.26 I don't think I have ever had tots that were half deep fried before..and so greasy that they taste like yesterday's burnt French fries.. For the price they should be prefect... Chicken stripe were good, taste like the ones I get in a big bag at the grocery store.. Not the best food I have ever bought from Westside on State street, Boise. read more

Worst chicken sandwich ever. Bland thin piece of chicken with some breading on it. All I could taste was the pickle and mayo on the bun. Seriously, if you want a great chicken sandwich get one from WYLD CHILD. read more

Great food and service. Love their buffalo fries. Chili is phenomenal and so is their burgers!!!

Finger steaks are part of Idaho just like potatoes and no one serves them up more classily than this spot. Step back into time at this triple D spot and you'll find a menu that is old school and extremely reasonably priced. With 2 drive throughs and outdoor seating this spot definitely takes you back. The employees were very friendly. Now to the finger steaks. Definitely interesting I liked them as they were not overly flavorful but were tender and paired well with cocktail sauce. The house made fry sauce was great as well. Huge portion. I honestly could've had a kids sized one if it was available read more

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It was not bad, just not great as I imagined a place would be where Guy Fiere visited. My husband and godson had burgers and fries, I had ice cream. read more

My sister in-law selected this restaurant for lunch on a recent road trip. She saw that it was featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives and wanted to give it a shot. It was pretty good. It's an old fashion drive up restaurant. They do have a walk up counter and a seating area out front. We ordered the rib-eye steak sandwich, bacon cheeseburger, chili fries, and breaded mushrooms. We also tried the in-laws cheese sticks and we all shared the ice cream potato for dessert. The rib-eye steak sandwich was ok. It was a little tough, but hubby liked it. The bacon cheeseburger was so good. The bacon was crispy and the lettuce and tomatoes were really fresh and the burger was juicy. The chili fries were good. The fries were really crispy which held up well with the chili. I didn't try the mushrooms, but hubby and the in-laws seemed to like them. The cheese sticks were huge! I didn't care so much for the coating around them, but they weren't bad. The ice cream potato was the best! It really does look like a baked potato. Vanilla ice cream coated in cocoa powder with whipped cream and cookie crumbles...so yummy! read more

God is with this food. He's in the kitchen deep frying the mozzarella sticks and the monte Cristo Himself. Amen read more

Westside Drive In - Monte Cristo - American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

West side always knows how to deliver! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Always great service, great food, and great atmosphere![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I love their meatloaf and mashed potatoes, smothered, and gravy and grilled mushrooms. It's full of flavor just like mom used to make! You can't go wrong here as there's something for everyone! This is a must for anyone visiting Boise who wants to eat like a local. read more