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Addie's

501 Main St.
Boise, ID
388-1198

In the fine tradition of American cafes offering lunch and dinner menus Addie's has extensive traditional offerings for both meals. For breakfast you will find almost every variation of breakfast offerings combining eggs, meats and pancakes, along with design your own omelets and some of Addie's special takes on classics. The lunch menu is primarily made up of burgers, specialty sandwiches and salads. You can be sure of quality and very ample servings for any selection.

Aladdin Sport Cafe

343-6835

Screen Sports, Beer - Wine - Juices, Hookahs - 13 Flavors, Belly Dancing. Open 7 Days-a-Week

Alia's Coffeehouse

(Boise Downtown)
908 W. Main St.
Boise ID
338-1299

A bagel shop that's not just bagels. Get pastries, smoothies and lattes, or get beyond breaky with a cheesesteak sandwich, a ham and brie bagel, or any of River City's fresh soups and salads.

Angell's Bar & Grill

999 Main St.
Boise ID
342-4900

When Angell's Bar & Grill first opened in 1981, they wowed Boise patrons with menu items one could only find in the finer restaurants of a large metropolitan city. Today, some 26 years later, Angell's has become a mainstay among savvy Boise diners as they continue to enjoy a menu that offers a sophisticated selection of current trends, such as their famous Cantonese Chicken Salad, Sesame Crusted Ahi and the Sun Valley Filet.

Asiago's Downtown

1002 W Main
Boise, ID
336-5552

Italian and wine eatery

Barbacoa

276 Bob White Ct.
Boise, ID
338-5000

Theatrical tableside service is the standard in this carnivore's restaurant. In the style of Argentine parrillas, meat is grilled over an open flame and served on ironwood platters. Full bar, Patio.

The Bardenay Restaurant and Distillery

610 Grove St.
Boise, ID
426-0538

Handcrafted cocktails and casual northwest cuisine

The Basque Market

(Boise Downtown)
608 W. Grove St.
Boise, ID
433-1208

The market's shelves are stocked with Basque food and wine (and often, you'll find take-and-bake croquettas in the cooler), but there's also a small cafe space for lunch. A list of sandwiches on the market's freshmade baguette (we here at BW crave the turkey) all come with a side and if you're lucky, a cookie. Wine & beer, Take-out.

Big Juds

Boise, ID

Awesome burgers and fries!

Blue Sky Bagels

407 W. Main St.
Boise, ID
388-4242

Boise Coop Deli

888 W. Fort St.
Boise, ID
472-4500

The deli at the Boise Co-op offers an intoxicating blend of tastes, aromas, and visual delights. Browse over 300 cheeses, imported salamis, pates, gourmet sauces, jams, and oils. The Boise Co-op deli counter provides an irresistible variety of quality gourmet sandwiches, soups, salads, and dozens of different entrees, with fresh foods made daily. Ask our expert staff for a sample of most items in the deli case or cheese island. We want you to love what you buy.

Brick Oven Bistro

801 Main St.
Boise, ID
342-3456

"Downtown Home Cooking for folks who can't be home cooking." For over twenty years the Brick Oven Bistro has been a culinary icon of downtown Boise. In an era where chain concepts dominate the restaurant landscape, the Brick Oven remains true to the best of what Boise is about: authenticity, family, casualness and conviviality.

The Bungalow Restaurant and Lounge

1520 North 13th St.
Boise, ID
331-9855

Sometimes sweet and other times savory, always delightfully delicious. Stop in for a light lunch (served Monday through Friday) with items varying from soups and salads to an extensive "munchies" menu, including shrimp and grits, calamari and bruschetta. Their entrees cover the dining spectrum as well, with wild Alaskan halibut, lasagna and roast chicken.

Cafe Vicino

Featuring a Mediterranean bistro style menu and a simple, elegant setting, Café Vicino is a perfect choice for a flavorful and satisfying lunch or dinner any time.
Lunch Monday - Friday 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
Dinner Monday - Thursday 5pm - 9 PM Friday - Saturday 5pm – 10pm

Cafe Ole Restaurant and Cantina

(8th Street Marketplace)
404 S. 8th St.
Boise, ID
344-3222

Enjoy a complete "South of the Border" experience in the cantina, the dining room or the patio. A great place for appetizers, Mexican specialty drinks and delicious main courses. Family friendly and open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week. Banquet and catering facilities available.

Cazba

211 North 8th St.
Boise, ID
381-0222

The Cazba was established in 1991 as Boise's premier Greek and Mediterranean restaurant. We are the area's choice for ethnic dinning: "Best of Boise" and "Best of Treasure Valley". Cazba features authentic foods of the Eastern Mediterranean region, carefully prepared by our staff for your dinning enjoyment. We choose only the freshest ingredients and cook them to your liking. Our specialty shish kabobs, gyros and wraps simply cannot be matched anywhere in Idaho. Our pita bread has been specially selected and is brought in from the country's top pita baker.

Chicago Connection

310 North 4th St.
Boise, ID
342-3434

Chopstick Gourmet

2275 W Main St.
Boise, ID
345-8965

Veering from traditional buffets, where the food is prepped in hiding and served in abundance, Chopsticks Buffet is gourmet. Hence, the name. The restaurant features an open kitchen, which allows diners to browse fresh offerings while watching how the cooks prepare them. Goodbye gut-bomb, hello freshness.

Cobbys

The Original One
1030 Broadway
Boise, ID
Phone: 345-0990 Fax: 345-6599

Serving up soup, salad, brew and wine since 1978. Enjoy deli meats like pastrami, bologna, mortadella, colto and genoa, in addition to all the standards. Every size soup and sandwich can be combined. Take-out, Open on Sunday

Cold Stone Creamery

276 North 8th St.
Boise ID
344-9888

Experience and Indulge! Cold Stone Creamery is all about delivering the finest ice cream, made just for you. We start with the highest quality ice cream and add wide variety of mix-ins, combined to create your personalized ice cream experience.

Cottonwood Grille

913 W. River St.
Boise, ID
333-9800

Serving contemporary American cuisine, the Cottonwood Grille opened its doors in October 1999 under the direction of Peter and Hilary Blatz, in partnership with the Hormaechea family of Boise.
As ardent food lovers, we take a unique approach to service, wine and food, having secured strategic relationships with the West's premier suppliers of fresh ingredients.

Donnie Mac's

1515 W. Grove St.
Boise, ID
338-7813

Located in the developing Linen District, Donnie Mac's Trailerpark Cuisine may be downhome, but it's certainly not from the trailer park. Burgers, chicken sandwiches, o-rings, fries, some very tasty fry sauce, the valley's only frozen custard, mac 'n' cheese and breakfast. Yowza! Take-out, Open on Sunday, Breakfast

Dutch Goose

342-8887

Classic Pub setting, good food including local all natural burgers and 17 beers on tap + local wines. Free wifi!

Emilio's Restaurant

245 S Capitol Blvd.
Boise, ID
333-8002

The elegant Emilio's restaurant is a commanding part of the first floor of The Grove Hotel in downtown Boise and not to be considered like many "hotel restaurants." The European elegance of the entry warms the guests with cherry-paneled walls, neoclassical chandeliers, and brass accents. The adjoining lobby bar encourages lingering in overstuffed sofas and chairs around the fireplace. With the open design of the restaurant, guests can enjoy the relaxing music of the pianist who plays every afternoon and evening in the bar.

Falcon Tavern

947-3111

The Falcon is known for its award-winning hand-pressed Kobe Burgers and much more, plus the atmosphere is a lot of fun.

Fanci Freeze

402 W State St.
Boise, ID
344-8661

Shakes, malts, spins, sundaes and the Boston shake (one part sundae, one part shake) are what have made Fanci Freeze a Boise favorite for years. But because we can't live on ice cream alone, Fanci Freeze also serves a whole mess of burgers, some of the crispiest tots in town and even a grilled cheese for the non-meat-eater. Take-out, Patio, Open on Sunday, Best of Boise

Flatbread Community Oven, Inc.

The Marketplace at Bown Crossing
3139 South Bown Way
Boise, ID 83706
343-4177

Located in The Marketplace at Bown Crossing, Flatbread aspires to deliver a truly exceptional dining experience. Our talented Pizzaiolo chefs artfully craft each Neapolitan pizza by hand, blazed to perfection in our 800 degree oven. market fresh salads, fresh baked focaccia sandwiches... and killer mac-n-cheese are all rounded out with our unique boutique wine and beer list. Finish with warm cookies and cold milk, and you will leave already planning your next visit with us. Lucky you, if you've already been in...and if you haven't, then what are you waiting for?

Fuddruckers

1666 S. Entertainment Blvd.
Boise, ID 83709
246-8640

The Gamekeeper Restaurant

1109 Main St.
Boise, ID
343-4611

One of Boise's most elegant fine-dining venues. Elk, venison, buffalo, caribou and Idaho trout are just a few of the gourmet Western offerings, as well as flaming desserts prepared tableside.

Gino's Grill and Gino's Italian Ristorante

150 N 8th St.
Boise, ID
331-0475

Goldy's Breakfast Bistro

The best breakfast in Boise- Period. Come and enjoy awesome food, great environment & friendly service.weekends- 730-2pmweekdays- 630-2pm.

108 S Capitol Blvd Boise Idaho

  

Guido's Original New York Style Pizza

(Boise Downtown)
235 N. 5th St.
Boise, ID
345-9011

There's nothing like a slice (or three) of Guido's New York-style pizza for lunch. Their giant pies are inexpensive and addictive. Take-out, Open on Sunday.

Ha' Penny Irish Pub and Grill

(Boise Downtown)
855 Broad St., Ste. 250
Boise, ID
343-5568

Irish-style grub, local music, no cover, ever. Comfortable bar with nice decor and 24 beers on tap. Lively atmosphere, attentive service and the occasional band. (7 TVs, Pool table, Video games)

Highlands Hollow Brewhouse

2455 Harrison Hollow Lane
Boise, ID
343-6820

Ichiban Japanese Steak House & Sushi

Cooking right in front of your eyes with their talented chefs.

Jenny's Lunch Line

106 N. 6th St. (Behind Moxie Java on Main)
Boise, ID

Each day Jenny's Lunch Line is filled with a variety of fresh and healthy homemade soups, salads and sandwiches made with love from scratch for eating in, take out or delivery. Their selection of homemade foods changes daily. They deliver lunches all over Downtown Boise with just a $10 minimum order.

KB Burritos

405 S Capitol Blvd
Boise, ID
336-3390

"Good People, Kind Burritos." Tacos, Salads, Quesadillas, Wine and Beer and Healthy Burritos.

Kopper Kitchen

2661 Airport Way
Boise, ID
344-4271

Leku Ona

117 S. 6th St.
Boise, ID
345-6665

Step into a little piece of traditional Basque home, family and heaven when you visit Leku Ona. Relax in the friendly atmosphere with lunch or dinner, either inside or out on the patio on warm days. Wine & beer.

Lock, Stock and Barrel

1100 W Jefferson
Boise, ID

World Famous Prime Rib--All Steaks Hand Carved in House.

Mai Thai

750 W. Idaho St.
Boise, ID
344-THAI (8424)

Catering, Parties, Take out, Delivery, and Full Bar.

McGrath's Fish House

1749 S. Cole Rd.
Boise, ID
375-6300

The Melting Pot

6th and Idaho Street
Boise, ID
383-0900

Get your fondue fix!

Murphy's Seafood and Steakhouse

1555 Broadway
Boise, ID
344-3691

O'Michael's Pub and Grill

2433 Bogus Basin Road
Boise, ID
342-8948

Rustic décor with fireplace. Great atmosphere.

Old Chicago

730 W. Idaho St.
Boise, ID
363-0037

 

Boise Towne Square
350 North Milwaukee
321-0033

Old Spaghetti Factory

610 W. Idaho St.
Boise, ID
336-2900

For more than a generation, families and friends have been coming to The Old Spaghetti Factories, located across the United States, to enjoy our delicious food, charming atmosphere and friendly service. We invite you to dine amidst fine antiques, collected from around the world, while savoring perfectly cooked pasta and spaghetti sauces, freshly made, using only the finest ingredients.

Dedicated to satisfying dining in warm surroundings, The Old Spaghetti Factory is Where to Wind Up! We hope you find our food, service and surroundings to be to your complete satisfaction. We look forward to serving you!

Papa Joe's Italian Eatery

1301 S Capital Blvd.
Boise, ID
344-7272(PAPA)

Enjoy great Italian food. Homemade Italian recipes.

Piper Pub & Grill

8th & Main
(Across from the Grove Convention Center)
Boise, ID
343-2444

Appetizers, Salads, Pub Classics, Burgers & Specialty Sandwiches. Pub Menu served from 11:00 a.m. until late daily. Live Music, Heated Wrap-around Balcony, Cigar Club, Great Selection of Beers, Largest Scotch Bar in Boise, Specialty Martinis, Superb Wines and Nightly Drink Specials. Brunch is only served on Sunday.

Pita Pit

746 W. Main St.
Boise, ID
388-1900

Fresh and filling. Pita bread with lots of veggies and meats…you pick!

Pollo Rey Mexican Rotisserie

222 N 8th St
Boise, ID 83702
345-0323

Incredible fresh Mexican food with pulled off the bone chicken. It's definitely the fresh food with some salsa's on the side to enjoy.

Proto's Pizza

345 S. 8th St.
Boise, ID
331-1400

The Ram Restaurant and Brewery

709 E. Park Blvd
Boise, ID
345-2929

3272 E. Pine
Meridian, ID
888-0314

Roosevelt Market

311 N Elm
Boise, ID
Restaurant Phone

A fun stop to grab a sandwich or bowl of soup… fun little "hole in the wall."

Smokey Mountain Pizza

1805 W. State St.
Boise, ID

 

415 E. Parkcenter Blvd
Boise, ID

Happy Hour - Monday thru Friday 3:00-5:30 p.m. Take out and delivery available at all locations. If you are one of those people who still believes in the importance of having your family dine together, then Smoky Mountain is just the place. We offer full table service at a reasonable price with a menu designed to offer a great choice to family members of all ages. Our menu includes a great selection of appetizers, salads and sandwiches as well as traditional and specialty pizzas and pastas. The kids can have great fun building their own pizza from a wide selection of toppings while mom and dad will appreciate our fresh, crisp salads and selection of beers and wines. The entire family is sure to go for our luscious desserts. Our relaxed atmosphere, especially on the patio, also makes us a great place to take a date or enjoy lunch with friends or business associates.

Sockeye Grill and Brewery

3019 N Cole Rd
Boise, ID
658-1533

100% organic beef. Amazing burgers!

Superb Sushi

208 N 8th St.
Boise, ID
385-0123

Come and try Boise's ultimate untraditional sushi.

TableRock Brew Pub

705 Fulton
Boise, ID
342-0944

Tacabi Asian Grill and Sushi Lounge

 

800 W Idaho St. #112
(across from the Bittercreek Ale House)
Boise, ID
343-FISH(3474)

At the Tacabi Asian Grill Restaurant and Sushi Bar you can enjoy Japanese Sushi, Robata barbecue, along with Sake, your favorite mixed drink or cold beer. Tacabi Restaurant and Sushi Bar in downtown Boise offers a fresh dining alternative for people craving something new.

Zeppole Baking Co.

217 North 8th St.
(alongside Dawson Taylor's)
Boise, ID
345-2149

A delicious selection of Handcrafted artisan breads, pastries, cookies, and breakfast treats... one trip and you will come back.

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