Fork
Committed to sourcing produce and ingredients from local ranchers and farmers, Fork serves patrons delicious American fare. Serving lunch and dinner daily, as well as brunch on Saturdays, this restaurant has a lot of plates meant for sharing, so you and your group can enjoy some great Northwestern fare together. Starting with New Orleans style barbecue shrimp and grilled artichokes, you can eat your way through a meal comprising Northwest flank steak, local ale-braised short ribs, apple barrel chicken and more. The signature warm butter cake and chocolate bread pudding are just two of the many delightful confections on offer. Saturday brunch comes complete with the 'build your own Bloody Mary' bar.
The first weekend this restaurant opened up in 1999, the line wrapped around the block. This could have something to do with the small seating area, but the great dining experience more than makes up for the small space. The breakfast menu features a create-your-own-breakfast combo with your choice of the usual suspects, from eggs, hash browns and sourdough pancakes, to waffles, breakfast burritos, biscuits and gravy. The eggs Benedict is a local favorite and the homemade Hollandaise sauce is stellar.
One of downtown's most popular establishments also happens to be one of the first restaurants with a distillery in the nation. Bardenay, which is sailor's slang for cocktail, concocts its own vodka, rum, gin and whiskey. In addition to drinks comes an impressive New American menu. Entrees are quite filling and range from charbroiled salmon to rum pepper steak. The pork tenderloin and corned beef reuben sandwiches are especially good. Besides the distillery, the spacious brick-walled eatery features beers on tap served at its long, cherry-oak bar.
BBQ4LIFE
Overlooking South Vista Avenue, BBQ4LIFE is set in the bustling Vista Village Shopping Center. This family-run restaurant is a great place to visit for foodies. Opened in the year 2013, this eatery first started off as a food truck and was stationed on Overland Road. Their menu includes a variety of grilled steaks and other meats. In addition to this, they even serve a selection of delectable vegan eats. The restaurant features simple decor that exudes a warm and friendly vibe.
Eureka!
Eureka! features an elevated collection of all-American fare paired with local craft beers, small-batch whiskeys, and cocktails making it the perfect place for for the Boise community to dine, drink and socialize.
Trillium
Trillium Restaurant features locally inspired, regionally sourced American fare in a contemporary atmosphere located in downtown Boise. Enjoy up to 3 hours of valet parking only when you dine. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and offering private dining as well as seasonal outdoor dining options. Free wifi access.
Percy
Percy is a polished wood-grilled American restaurant in downtown Boise from the Wylder Hospitality Group. Approachable food in a stunning environment, Percy is great for a special occasion or a quick burger and beer.
Elmer's offers gracious service, Northwest ingredients and a fun-filled kid's menu. Guest favorites include the German Pancake, "Looking for Sun" Omelet, Dungeness Crab Benedict, and Classic Mimosa. Locally owned and operated.
