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    Westside Drive In

    3.7 (357 reviews)
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    WESTSIDE DRIVE IN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Classy
    Dogs allowed

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    Keith M.

    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! This place has a really fun vibe to it. I definitely would come back if I'm in the area again.

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    Mike M.

    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

    Potato ice cream to-go
    Jill S.

    "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! :)

    Baked Meatloaf with Masher's

    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

    Mark F.

    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)...

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    Cheri N.

    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!

    Kevin B.

    Westside Drive In is a classic 50-styles American drive-in. 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.

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    Dani S.

    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. This is all around a great please! Location is neat, staff is friendly and good is hella good.

    Potato ice cream
    Itzel B.

    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 !

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    Great old drive-in experience. I had the finger steaks. They were well seasoned and very tender. Shakes and fries were terrific also.

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

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    The food was excellent, and the service was friendly. One of the best Burgers I have had!

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