Eat & Drink in Boise
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37 places in Boise · Restaurants · with a happy hour
Acero Boards & Bottles
A downtown small-plates restaurant and wine bar built around shareable bruschetta boards, upscale flatbreads, craft cocktails, and an approachable wine list — geared toward lunch, date nights, and after-work happy hour.
Anthony's Restaurant
An upscale-yet-approachable seafood house inside the Simplot Building, serving fresh Pacific Northwest seafood, premium steaks, and seasonal oysters alongside handcrafted cocktails. The polished dining room and lively bar have made it a downtown favorite for special occasions and happy hour alike.
Bardenay Restaurant & Distillery
The nation's first restaurant-distillery, housed in a historic warehouse on the Basque Block, crafting its own handmade spirits on-site for cocktails paired with Northwest cuisine. The employee-owned original location has anchored downtown Boise's dining and cocktail scene for decades.
Bittercreek Alehouse
A longtime downtown Boise favorite since 1996, Bittercreek Alehouse is an Idaho-American beer bar pairing an extensive craft beer selection with thoughtful pub fare in a comfortable, friendly setting.
Boise Fry Company
A build-your-own gourmet burger and fry joint in the historic Adelmann Building, Boise Fry Company lets guests customize their patty, bun, and choice of specialty fries in a fun, fry-centric downtown atmosphere.
Calle 75 Street Tacos
Born from a family recipe at an Idaho farmers market, Calle 75 Street Tacos serves authentic handcrafted street tacos, fresh daily tortillas, and craft cocktails in a lively downtown setting with a late-night taco window.
Chandlers Prime Steaks | Fine Seafood
Boise's premier fine dining destination, Chandlers pairs prime steaks and fresh-caught seafood with an award-winning wine list of 700+ labels, all served in an elegant setting with live jazz seven nights a week.
Coa de Jima
Nestled in Boise's Historic District, Coa de Jima offers an upscale, art-filled take on Mexican dining with innovative coastal-inspired cuisine and handcrafted cocktails built around an extensive mezcal and tequila collection.
Cottonwood Grille
A downtown Boise fine-dining fixture for over 25 years, Cottonwood Grille sits along the Boise River offering seasonal Northwest cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, and a warm atmosphere with riverside patio seating in warmer months.
Diablo & Sons Saloon
An independent lager-and-taco saloon in a historic downtown Boise building, known for its 40-tap draft system, wood-fired grill, and house-brewed Diablo & Sons Original Dark Lager. It draws a lively crowd for craft beer, street tacos, and a laid-back saloon vibe.
Double Tap Pub
Sports Pub in Downtown Boise, Idaho Welcome to Double Tap Pub, where sports fans and food enthusiasts come together in the heart of Downtown Boise! As a veteran-owned establishment, we take pride in serving our community. Our pub isn’t just a place to catch the game on TV; it’s a home for good times, delicious food, and your favorite drinks.
Hemlock
A boutique fine-dining steakhouse inside the Inn at 500 Capitol, pairing premium cuts and an innovative mixology program with refined touches like tableside baked potato service. It's an elegant choice for a special downtown dinner.
KIN
A true farm-to-table dining destination featuring a reservation-only prix fixe tasting menu that rotates every 4-5 weeks with the local harvest, alongside the more casual Art Haus Cocktail Bar and an intimate Ampersand Speakeasy on site.
Leku Ona
A Basque-inspired restaurant and bar on Boise's Basque Block, serving traditional Basque pintxos, entrees, and specialty cocktails alongside an adjoining boutique hotel and banquet space for private events. Located at 117 S 6th St, Boise, ID 83702. Phone: 208.345.6665.
Lock Stock & Barrel
Open since 1977, Lock Stock & Barrel is one of the Treasure Valley's longest-running steakhouses, known for its famous prime rib and classic, service-forward dining in a casual-elegant setting.
Matador Boise
A lively Mexican restaurant on historic 8th Street serving gourmet Mexican cuisine, hand-crafted specialty cocktails, and 130+ tequila varieties, part of a small Pacific Northwest restaurant group with locations across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.
Matlack's Public House & Beergarten
A neighborhood public house and beer garden in Downtown Boise from the team behind Prost! and North End Pizza, offering an ever-rotating craft beer and cider list alongside smoked meats, sandwiches, salads, and Frito pie. Located at 1100 West Front Street, Boise, ID 83702. Phone: 208.336.2561.
Owyhee Tavern
Owyhee Tavern is an upscale steak-and-seafood restaurant in the heart of downtown Boise, featuring fresh seafood, prime-grade steaks, and daily chef features alongside an extensive Northwest wine list and specialty cocktails.