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 Downtown patio dining |
999 Main Street Boise, ID 83702 United States +1 208 342 4900 |
Serving an American-international menu since 1981, this downtown eatery attracts businesspeople on the power lunch prowl, as well as couples looking for a romantic night on the town. An inviting patio, perfect for warm summer nights, invites passersby to stop in and allows diners to enjoy people watching. Specials change daily and usually include grilled chicken and pasta dishes. The Cantonese Chicken Salad and Cajun Carpetbagger Steak are among local favorites. The decor and menu, however, change often. The lounge features carefully selected wine lists, microbrews, cocktails, and cigars. Angell's also offers banquet facilities and musical entertainment. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Downtown pub with 21 microbrews |
246 North Eighth Street Boise, ID 83702 United States +1 208 345 1813 http://www.bittercreekalehouse... |
Customers perch on bar stools and the conversation is always flowing at this downtown nightspot. Wooden floors complement the brewpub atmosphere with tables scattered throughout the bar. Large windows looking out to the street are perfect for people watching. Offering about 21 different Northwest microbrews, the pub has become a favorite hangout. The food is original with appetizers such as Clams in Amber, Garlic and Herbs and a variety of desserts. Originality continues with the beer, offering Rogue Dead Guy Ale and Hazelnut Brown Nectar, making the beers sound as good as the desserts. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Grab a tray and go |
801 Main Street (Eighth and Main streets) Boise, ID 83702 United States +1 208 342 3456 |
One of the city's favorite downtown cafes, this eatery has pleased palates for years. Slow-roasted meats, hand-kneaded bread baked in brick-lined ovens and old-fashioned milkshakes are among the popular choices. Don't let the tray fool you into thinking about junior high school cafeteria food, either. Its selections, such as the Louisiana Cajun Gumbo, Beanery Club and Apple Bread Pudding with Bourbon Walnut Sauce, are not only edible, but enjoyable too! Patio and indoor seating are available. The eatery is adjacent to the Boise Center on the Grove, Boise's brick-covered plaza. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Intimate setting featuring regional cuisine |
218 South 12th Avenue Boise, ID 83651 United States +1 208 461 0887 |
This friendly, comfortable restaurant, nestled between other small businesses in downtown Nampa, makes the 20-minute drive from Boise well worth it. Fresh flowers grace tables arranged for intimate conversation. Offering a generous wine list, the restaurant features regional dishes. Salads include the Warm Duck Salad, a duck breast on spinach with hazelnuts and vinaigrette dressing. Entrees range from steaks and fresh fish to pasta dishes. Not to be missed are the garlic mashed potatoes that accompany the entrees. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Dining with tree-filled views |
913 West River Street Boise, ID 83702 United States +1 208 333 9800 http://www.cottonwoodgrille.com |
From the white linen to the floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, this downtown restaurant promises an exceptional dining experience. Delivering elegant yet comfortable furnishings, the conveniently located restaurant offers a menu specializing in contemporary American dishes. Fresh Idaho trout and prime beef from J.R. Simplot Company, a local supplier, are among the specialties. The lunch menu includes delicacies such as Chilled Smoked Idaho Trout Filet and an assortment of soups, salads, sandwiches and pastas, including Rigatoni with Fresh Sausage. Begin your dinner with an appetizer such as Spicy Marinated Eggplant or Steamers. A full complement of wines and other beverages are offered. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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No frills or lawyers |
413 North Orchard Street Boise, ID 83706 United States +1 208 322 9856 |
This what you see is what you get bar has over a dozen big-screen televisions. For the sports nut, the satellite will pick up any game, any time. This neighborhood bar's mantra, "no lawyers," which has been on its sign for decades, holds true. If you practice law, and relish an old-style sports watering hole, keep your mouth shut. Pool tables are free to visitors during the day. The bar's clientèle ranges from college-kids to old-aged. Got the munchies? Standard American fare is served here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Nationally-acclaimed cuisine |
750 West Idaho Street Boise, ID 83702 United States +1 208 333 8400 |
Where can you find a chef influenced by 1800s cookbooks with a background in mess hall cooking? This simple yet elegant restaurant offers just that chef, and the cuisine matches his original background. Oversized plates frame main entrees such as Duck Gumbo, Charbroiled Beef and Grilled Lamb Chops. Jazzy tunes drift from the restaurant, housed in the historic Union Block Building, and careful training is evident in the attentive waiters that serve your meal with a flourish. A full-service bar is also available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Boredom forbidden |
3515 West State Street Boise, ID 83703 United States +1 208 342 8887 |
For a small escape from downtown's hustle-and-bustle, visit this fun spot. Swallow some succulent steamers from the East Coast, chew on a finger steak and grab your favorite drink. If you get bored, try your luck at the horseshoe pits in the beer garden, football, pool, arcade games or darts. Want some good beer? It's here. Don't miss out on this place. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Something for all tastes |
350 North Milwaukee Street Boise, ID 83788 United States |
The sign is flashy. There are brightly colored food items, and the selection is overwhelming. But this eatery, located in the Boise Towne Square Mall, pleases everyone. Low-key and casual, the 10 restaurants represented here are perfect for large groups that can't agree on a single restaurant. Under one roof, diners will find Mario's Pizza, Kelly's Cajun Grill, Edo-Japan, Great Steak and Potato Co., Courtside Deli, Panda Express and a variety of chain restaurants. After filling up, browse through Idaho's largest mall. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sandwiches with Texas twist |
1201 South Vista Avenue Boise, ID 83705 United States +1 208 331 1173 |
With its roots in College Station, Texas, home of Texas A&M University, this small eatery adds a Texas-twist to lunch vittles. Offering submarine sandwiches, burgers, salads and croissant sandwiches, the utilitarian eatery makes up for its lack of decor in generous helpings. Specialty sandwiches include the Grilled Ham, and Turkey and Roast Beef Croissant. A side order of fries is a meal on its own, and ice cream creations are the perfect to end to your meal. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Scone city |
6630 West State Street Boise, ID 83703 United States +1 208 853 9982 |
Little has changed at this side-of-the-road cafe, and, one thing is for sure, its famous scones have not either. Your typical sandwiches, soups and salads are consumed here, but, if you would like to unleash the sugar-tooth fairy, try a scone - powdered-sugar, fruit and honey are several of the options. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, this restaurant never closes. Leave the cell phone and laptop at home, but bring plenty of quarters for the jukebox. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Shake, shake, shake |
815 West Bannock Street Boise, ID 83702 United States +1 208 385 0472 |
This greasy spoon, one of downtown's hot spots for lunch, offers the standard high-cholesterol fare: burgers, French fries, three-egg omelets. You get the idea. The cafe is also "Home of World Famous Milkshakes". A better milkshake whether it is fresh banana, raspberry or strawberry (real ice cream and fruit) won't be found in the City of Trees. Although the shakes have decreased in size, a small still runs about 16 ounces. As far as heart-stopping food goes, try this eatery. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Regional dishes with international flair |
110 South Fifth Street Boise, ID 83702 United States +1 208 338 6550 |
The bad news is that longtime dining tradition The Renaissance is gone. The good news is that an equally elegant and delicious restaurant has taken over its stone-walled space in the basement of the historic Belgravia Building. Offering white linen service amidst a romantic setting, the restaurant features a menu that changes often. Rainbow Trout Roulade and Mortimer's Famous Lamb Shank are an example of the delicious entrees. The desserts, such as Saffron Poached Pear and Dark Chocolate Timbale, should not be missed. Idaho wines are also prominently featured. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Dining for the art-starved |
500 West Main Street Boise, ID 83702 United States +1 208 338 5006 |
Diners enjoy an artistic atmosphere in this small cafe, owned by former dancers with Ballet Idaho. Featuring a rotating display of paintings and sculptures, the colorful eatery offers artist-inspired sandwiches, like the Giacometti, a mixture of turkey, Gouda cheese, lettuce and onion. Appetizers include sampling platters and the Painters Palates, which feature delicacies such as Brie, blackberries and mushrooms. The wine list is generous, and the wait staff is helpful with its suggestions. Saturday nights bring live entertainment. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Grilled favorites and Old World charm |
1109 Main Street Boise, ID 83702 United States +1 208 343 4611 / +1 800 233 4611 http://www.owyheeplaza.com |
Recalling its 1910 roots, this restaurant serves contemporary cuisine beneath soaring ceilings. Located in the historic Owyhee Plaza Hotel, diners can enjoy the turn-of-the-century architecture throughout the restaurant. Serving a variety of breakfast, lunch and dinner entrees, this family restaurant is particularly famous for its Sunday brunch. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Indoor carnival |
7736 Fairview Avenue Boise, ID 83704 United States +1 208 376 6981 http://www.pojos.com |
Colorful bumper cars crash into each other, while a giant rabbit and 15 other animals carry children around a whimsical carousel. This entertainment arcade offers a 22,000-square-foot indoor playground, including simulated games, prize center and entertainment for young children. Bright awnings and blue tables highlight the cafe where families can munch on pizza, hot dogs and hamburgers at a very affordable price. The entertainment complex specializes in parties and other special events. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Microbrewery along Boise River |
709 Park Boulevard Boise, ID 83712 United States +1 208 345 2929 http://www.theram.com |
Wood tables, brass fixtures, and a staring deer head create a testosterone-charged experience at this riverside restaurant. Televised sporting events add to the atmosphere. Claiming to have Boise's tallest bar, the pub boasts a wide variety of microbrews, including Buttface Amber Ale and Total Disorder Porter. Originality continues in the dining room with dishes ranging from Armadillo Eggs to Bourbon Blackjack Burgers. The outdoor patio provides views of the Boise River and Boise River Greenbelt Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Casablanca dreaming |
646 Fulton Street Boise, ID 83702 United States http://www.theflicksboise.com/... |
Images of Humphrey Bogart dance through your head when you relax at this Casablanca-inspired cafe, located in the Eighth Street Marketplace. Connected to the The Flicks, a foreign and independent movie house, the fireplace-accented cafe serves a variety of sandwiches, soups, burgers, lasagna, salads and wraps. Wine and beer lovers choose from 18 wines and 30 beers. If coffee is your thing, then try one of the gourmet espresso drinks. The garden patio is perfect for people-watching while munching on the cafe's trademark chocolate chip cookies. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Boise's only open pit barbecue |
607 West Main Street Boise, ID 83702 United States +1 208 345 9515 |
It hits customers when they walk in the door. The rich aroma of apple wood greets every person who sidles into this restaurant. Dotted with Western touches, the restaurant boasts Boise's only open barbecue pit. It is the kind of place where customers need to strap on a bib. The portions are generous, and like all barbecue restaurants, eating can be a messy experience. Favorites include Baby Back Ribs; named by local media as the best in Boise. A full bar (including a large selection of beer), rounds out the restaurant's offerings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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