The best restaurants in Boise
88 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
Browse another shelf: all of Boise’s best · Beauty · Nightlife · Bakeries & Sweets · Shopping · Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage · Entertainment · Hobbies, Books, & Crafts · Arts & Culture · Sporting Goods · Home & Garden · Parks & Outdoors · Health & Wellness
Pinned in Boise today
This spot is open today.
Two pinned places a day in Boise — $10 here, $25 adds the newsletter. List your business →Paid placements are always marked.
Rotary Sushi
RestaurantsCasual, conveyor-belt sushi restaurant offering beer, sake, and wine, plus happy hour specials.
Rotary Sushi
RestaurantsGrimaldi's Pizzeria
RestaurantsGrimaldi's Pizzeria is turning out classic New York style, coal-fired brick-oven pies with that craveable char, plus a lineup of beer and…
Grimaldi's Pizzeria
RestaurantsGuido's Original New York Style Pizza
RestaurantsSince 1994, Guido's Original New York Style Pizza has been hand-tossing classic NYC pies and jumbo thin-crust slices made from scratch…
Guido's Original New York Style Pizza
RestaurantsIzumi Japanese Steak House & Lounge
RestaurantsIzumi Japanese Steak House & Lounge brings the fun with sizzling hibachi chefs, craveable sushi rolls, and a legit lounge vibe for…
Izumi Japanese Steak House & Lounge
RestaurantsBurger Belly
RestaurantsLively eatery serving burgers, fries, gyros and more at pocket-friendly prices.
Burger Belly
RestaurantsPhở Nouveau
RestaurantsLaid-back Vietnamese joint known for its pho, traditional dishes & daily happy-hour specials.
Phở Nouveau
RestaurantsAvery Restaurant
RestaurantsBrasserie offering classic French dishes, a brunch menu and a cocktail list.
Avery Restaurant
RestaurantsThe Basque Market
RestaurantsTapas, paella & bocadillos, plus wine tastings & cooking classes in a Spanish & Basque food market.
The Basque Market
RestaurantsMoon's Kitchen Cafe
RestaurantsThis long-standing, homey diner draws crowds for its hearty breakfast & lunch dishes served all day.
Moon's Kitchen Cafe
RestaurantsR&R BBQ
RestaurantsBBQ meats take center stage at this funky counter-serve, which also makes burgers, sides & beers.
R&R BBQ
RestaurantsThe Chef's Hut
RestaurantsBurgers, sandwiches & an extensive breakfast menu offered in a down-to-earth restaurant.
The Chef's Hut
RestaurantsRustica
RestaurantsRustic Italian fare with Spanish and French influences served in a relaxed setting.
Rustica
RestaurantsChicago Fire Pizza
RestaurantsCasual pizzeria with a full bar specializing in Chicago-style pies, plus wings, pastas & more.
Chicago Fire Pizza
RestaurantsRed Bench Pizza
RestaurantsChill spot for pizza with creative topping combos, salads & pasta plus craft beer & wine.
Red Bench Pizza
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsShogun Sushi
RestaurantsCasual sushi bar & restaurant offering familiar Japanese & Korean fare & an unlimited sushi option.
Shogun Sushi
RestaurantsIsland Sushi and Ramen
RestaurantsSushi rolls, teriyaki plates & other Japanese staples offered in casual surrounds.
Island Sushi and Ramen
RestaurantsThe Front Door Taphouse
RestaurantsDownstairs pizzeria & bar offers specialty pies, pub grub & rotating microbrews in a spacious venue.
The Front Door Taphouse
RestaurantsHANA sushi bar & grill
RestaurantsJapanese restaurant serving sushi and teriyaki dishes, plus sake, beer, and wine.
HANA sushi bar & grill
RestaurantsTaphouse Pub & Eatery | Downtown Boise
RestaurantsPub grub & an extensive list of draft brews are the draw at this popular alehouse with sports TVs.
Taphouse Pub & Eatery | Downtown Boise
RestaurantsCasanova Pizzeria
RestaurantsBusy Neapolitan-style pizzeria dishes up thin-crust pies & simple Italian fare in a casual setting.
Casanova Pizzeria
RestaurantsThe Funky Taco
RestaurantsTacos and other eclectic fare are served in a casual space with a bar and live music.
The Funky Taco
RestaurantsPhở Le
RestaurantsCasual eatery serving traditional Vietnamese noodle soups amid chic, contemporary decor.
Phở Le
RestaurantsKPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
RestaurantsKorean barbecue and hot pot spot offering all-you-can-eat options and table cooking.
KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
RestaurantsPie Hole
RestaurantsLocal chain pizzeria serves unique pies & slices in a compact, vibrant shop with late-night service.
Pie Hole
RestaurantsHouse of the Little Pig
RestaurantsLively eatery with a patio and modern decor whipping up New American dishes such as duck, lamb dumplings and endive salad.
House of the Little Pig
RestaurantsWINGERS Restaurant & Alehouse
RestaurantsRoadhouse-style chain serving wings, burgers & hearty comfort-food plates, plus craft beers.
WINGERS Restaurant & Alehouse
RestaurantsLucky Fins Meridian
RestaurantsHip modern eatery serves an array of seafood dishes, sushi & American fare in a bright, airy space.
Lucky Fins Meridian
RestaurantsWasabi Sushi
RestaurantsJapanese specialties like sushi, noodles & rice bowls in a cozy, family-owned restaurant.
Wasabi Sushi
RestaurantsBuffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsChain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.
Buffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsProst German Pub
RestaurantsA rotating selection of German beer is offered along with pretzels & bratwurst at this bustling pub.
Prost German Pub
RestaurantsGoodwood Barbecue Company
RestaurantsDown-home chain BBQ joint specializing in pit-smoked meats, plus sauces & sides made from scratch.
Goodwood Barbecue Company
RestaurantsTexas Roadhouse
RestaurantsLively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.
Texas Roadhouse
RestaurantsPho Nguyen
RestaurantsCasual Vietnamese place offering traditional dishes and pho, as well as beer, wine and tea.
Pho Nguyen
RestaurantsLe Peep Meridian
RestaurantsCasual breakfast & lunch chain with a long menu of straightforward fare & coffee drinks.
Le Peep Meridian
RestaurantsBig Jud's Meridian
RestaurantsCasual hamburger joint popular for quick bites like finger steaks and onion rings.
Big Jud's Meridian
RestaurantsBustling New American eatery serving elevated chow & craft cocktails in a rustic-chic space.
Houston TX Hot Chicken
RestaurantsRelaxed eatery specializing in hot chicken sandwiches at various spice levels.
Houston TX Hot Chicken
RestaurantsDiablo & Sons Saloon
RestaurantsFlame-grilled offerings, tacos and sandwiches in a casual spot with outdoor seating and a speakeasy feel.
Diablo & Sons Saloon
RestaurantsBACON Boise Breakfast & Brunch
RestaurantsCasual bistro serves breakfast & lunch at the counter with a varied bacon menu (even vegetarian).
BACON Boise Breakfast & Brunch
RestaurantsBardenay Restaurant & Distillery
RestaurantsLocal chain distillery with creative Northwest fare & craft cocktails in a spacious brick venue.
Bardenay Restaurant & Distillery
RestaurantsWyld Child
RestaurantsCasual eatery with a modern vibe dishing up a menu of burgers, chicken sandwiches and sweet potato waffle fries.
Wyld Child
RestaurantsThe Griddle
RestaurantsLocal chain of casual daytime diners dishing up standout breakfasts & other hearty homestyle fare.
The Griddle
RestaurantsRamen House
RestaurantsLaid-back eatery for ramen dishes such as orange chicken, fried rice and Thai tea.
Ramen House
RestaurantsLock Stock & Barrel
RestaurantsPrime rib & hearty comfort eats served in a dimly lit, relaxed atmosphere with a front cocktail bar.
Lock Stock & Barrel
RestaurantsLand Ocean Restaurant Meridian
RestaurantsModern steakhouse and seafood restaurant at the Gateway Marketplace offers a swanky vibe and happy hour.
Land Ocean Restaurant Meridian
RestaurantsEureka!
RestaurantsHip dining spot serving elevated burgers, craft beer & whiskey in industrial-chic surrounds.
Eureka!
RestaurantsAmericana Pizza
RestaurantsCasual spot offering New York-style slices and pies, including vegan options, plus beer.
Americana Pizza
RestaurantsR&R BBQ
RestaurantsBBQ meats take center stage at this funky counter-serve, which also makes burgers, sides & beers.
R&R BBQ
RestaurantsTupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsAn all-day menu of Southern comfort food with a creative twist, plus craft beers & cocktails.
Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsLeku Ona
RestaurantsClassic Basque restaurant with formal upstairs dining, a casual ground-floor bar & outdoor seating.
Leku Ona
RestaurantsLuciano's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsDiverse Italian cooking, including pizza & pasta, in an informal Tuscan-inspired space with a bar.
Luciano's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsJakers Bar and Grill
RestaurantsUpscale-casual bar & grill offering inventive American dishes, plus salads & cocktails.
Jakers Bar and Grill
RestaurantsFork
RestaurantsCreative, farm-to-table American dishes & craft cocktails served in a vibrant, brick-&-wood space.
Fork
RestaurantsIt's Just Wings
RestaurantsWings restaurant housed inside a Chili's Grill & Bar.
It's Just Wings
RestaurantsGoodwood Barbecue Company
RestaurantsDown-home chain BBQ joint specializing in pit-smoked meats, plus sauces & sides made from scratch.
Goodwood Barbecue Company
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsBittercreek Alehouse
RestaurantsEco-conscious alehouse serving a wide range of draft microbrews alongside locally sourced pub fare.
Bittercreek Alehouse
RestaurantsRed Feather Lounge
RestaurantsUpscale lounge serves seasonal American comfort food & craft cocktails in a chic, modern space.
Red Feather Lounge
RestaurantsThe Dalton Royal
RestaurantsCasual eatery whipping up globally inspired eats and cocktails, plus a stage for karaoke and comedy, pool tables and arcade games.
The Dalton Royal
RestaurantsMoe Joe's Breakfast Eatery
RestaurantsSpacious, modern diner featuring classic American breakfast & lunch eats, plus early bird specials.
Moe Joe's Breakfast Eatery
RestaurantsSushi Shack
RestaurantsCasual restaurant offering a variety of sushi rolls, plus beer, sake and cocktails.
Sushi Shack
RestaurantsTrillium Kitchen + Cocktails
RestaurantsUpscale, contemporary hotel restaurant preparing modern American cuisine with local ingredients.
Trillium Kitchen + Cocktails
RestaurantsNeighbor Tims BBQ & Catering
RestaurantsInformal eatery offering slow-smoked brisket, pork ribs and sausages, plus burgers.
Neighbor Tims BBQ & Catering
RestaurantsFirst Watch
RestaurantsCafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.
First Watch
RestaurantsHan’s Chimaek: Korean Fried Chicken & Beer
RestaurantsLaid-back Korean restaurant spotlighting spicy & sweet fried chicken, plus tofu options & beer.
Han’s Chimaek: Korean Fried Chicken & Beer
RestaurantsPapa Joe's Restaurant
RestaurantsComfy restaurant serving Italian meals along with daily happy hours, a full bar & a patio.
Papa Joe's Restaurant
RestaurantsModern Bar and Restaurant
RestaurantsTrendy New American eatery serving innovative dishes, plus beer, wine, and cocktails, in a casual setting.
Modern Bar and Restaurant
RestaurantsGolden Corral Buffet & Grill
RestaurantsFamily-friendly buffet chain featuring all-you-can-eat American fare, plus salad & dessert bars.
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
RestaurantsSusina
RestaurantsCatering company offering organic, vegetarian, and vegan options, plus private dining.
Susina
RestaurantsThe Tortilla Factory Mexican Grill
RestaurantsCasual eatery offering a menu of authentic Mexican favorites such as tacos, burritos, enchiladas and flan.
The Tortilla Factory Mexican Grill
RestaurantsChandlers Prime Steaks & Fine Seafood
RestaurantsTop-shelf steaks & seafood served in a swanky, hip setting with live jazz & a martini bar.
Chandlers Prime Steaks & Fine Seafood
RestaurantsWiseguy Pizza Pie
RestaurantsLocal chain serving creative pizzas, calzones & wings, plus beer & wine, in a casual setting.
Wiseguy Pizza Pie
RestaurantsLA GARNACHA QUE APAPACHA
RestaurantsCasual, traditional eatery for birria tacos along with ramen, quesadillas and burritos.
LA GARNACHA QUE APAPACHA
RestaurantsAnsots Basque Chorizos
RestaurantsCasual restaurant serving Basque fare such as croquettes and homemade chorizo.
Ansots Basque Chorizos
RestaurantsTavolàta
RestaurantsHousemade pastas & upmarket rustic Italian fare in a stylish space with communal tables.
Tavolàta
RestaurantsBlack Moon Pastries & Pizza
RestaurantsPizza restaurant serving comfort food, beer, and wine in a cozy, casual atmosphere.
Black Moon Pastries & Pizza
RestaurantsIn-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsClassic burger chain serving customizable burgers, hand-cut fries & shakes.
In-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsAndrade's Restaurante Mexicano
RestaurantsUpbeat cantina turning out homestyle Mexican cuisine & margaritas in an airy, wood-accented space.
Andrade's Restaurante Mexicano
RestaurantsSakana Japanese Sushi & Steak House
RestaurantsCasual restaurant serving Japanese fare, including teppanyaki, bento boxes, and sushi.
Sakana Japanese Sushi & Steak House
RestaurantsSolid Grill & Bar
RestaurantsSpacious late-night spot features a wide array of comfort foods & drinks with a wraparound patio.
Solid Grill & Bar
RestaurantsALAVITA
RestaurantsCozy brick-walled trattoria offering Italian meals prepared with local ingredients, plus cocktails.
ALAVITA
RestaurantsBoise Fry Company
RestaurantsArea-sourced fried potatoes are the star at this eco-friendly burger chain with microbrews on tap.
Boise Fry Company
RestaurantsBrixx Craft House
RestaurantsAmerican bar and eatery serving burgers, pizzas and other pub grub along with cocktails, craft beers.
Brixx Craft House
RestaurantsYoi Tomo Sushi and Grill
RestaurantsColorful corner sushi joint with movie-themed rolls, Japanese fare & all-you-can-eat daily specials.
Yoi Tomo Sushi and Grill
RestaurantsBlue Bench Brunchette
RestaurantsBreakfast and brunch spot with a homey feel featuring classic dishes plus mimosas and creative pancakes.
Blue Bench Brunchette
RestaurantsD.P. Dough
RestaurantsFast-food joint offering a variety of baked calzones, plus quick bites.
D.P. Dough
RestaurantsBig Jud's
RestaurantsTrendy hamburger joint draws crowds for its locally sourced comfort eats & famous 1-lb. burgers.
Big Jud's
RestaurantsNothing matched that. Know a spot we’re missing? Tell us →
Listed here?
You’ve earned the mark — get the BaseLocal’s Best badge for your site →. Want in? List your business →
New spots land in the newsletter first
Free, every morning — this list is what we've already told Boise about.
One email a day. Unsubscribe anytime.