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Boise MUST Eats

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Craving dinner out or your new favorite takeout spot? Use this list for the top Boise restaurant recommendations. With a wide variety of cuisines, dietary needs, locations, and price points you are sure to find something you will love.
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Rise and Shine! ☕️

If you are looking for coffee, breakfast, or brunch recs you are in the right place!

 
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Organic ingredients used to create a signature menu of delicious coffee, matcha, and teas. Seasonal beverages are available that steal the show. A variety of food options are available, including a large range of dietary/allergy friendly choices.
Hidden Grounds Coffee
 
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Boise’s best bagels. Whether you go for a bagel with cream cheese or a bagel sandwich, you can’t go wrong. The variety of cream cheese and bagel flavors is impressive, you can make your own combo or choose one of theirs! Allergy accommodation is avai...
Goldstein’s Bagels & Bialys
 
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Cozy environment, friendly staff, and unbeatable sit-down breakfast. This place fills up quick so make sure to get your name on the wait-list ASAP!
Goldy's Breakfast Bistro
 
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If you're into Bloody Mary's, come check out the flight! Great breakfast.
BACON Boise Restaurant

Dine In 🥂

GNO? Celebration? Date night? Use this list to choose a sit-down restaurant that satisfies your cravings.
 
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Upscale American cuisine served to you by great staff. The menu is updated consistently to fit the current season, the establishment is gorgeous and well taken care of, and the location is right in the heart of downtown Boise. A must-eat for those vi...
Percy
 
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Italian inspired cuisine right off the Boise River, talk about dinner and a view. The wine list is expansive and the food is delicious, no wrong choices here. Very accommodating for gluten free preferences which is also a major plus!
Caffè Luciano's
 
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Ling and Louie’s offers a funky twist on Asian cuisine. From sushi to stir-fry you cannot go wrong with this menu. Situated right on the Boise River you will have dinner and a view, complimented by kind and knowledgable staff. Food accommodations can...
Ling & Louie's Asian Bar and Grill
 
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Yoi Tomo is a Boise fave and most notably known for their all you can eat deal. Come hungry, this deal includes all rolls and appetizers for under $36.00. They also have a variety of katsu, ramen, or stir-fry dishes for those who may not be sushi lov...
Yoi Tomo Sushi and Grill
 
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Great option for curry!
Mai Thai Restaurant
 
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Trust - you gotta try it.
Kibrom's Ethiopean & Eritrean Food
 
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This is the best sushi I have ever had in Idaho. They have great service, comfortable environment, and good parking. Try the Omakase experience for a personalized menu and chef interactions. It is helpful to have a reservation here.
Raibu Sushi Bar

Quick(er) Bites 🍔

Casual dining for your lunch or dinner needs, versatile options for day or night!
 
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Live music and good eats! Can’t beat the atmosphere at this Boise greenbelt food-truck park. With a variety of choices you are sure to find something for everyone in your group. Grab a seat outside and enjoy the sunshine or maybe even a band!
Green Acres Food Truck Park
 
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Lemon Tree specializes in sandwiches at their downtown locations, the Parkcenter location also features brunch options. I love Lemon Tree for their variety of diet options. THey cater to gluten free, vegan, and vegetarian diets. Great, artisanal, qui...
Lemon Tree
 
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Delish tacos with everything made in house. Very accommodating to allergies such as gluten free, and in a great location to take in views of the Boise River.
Rosa Garden City
 
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Wine and shareables that the whole table will love. Stop in for a glass of wine, bruschetta, pasta, and more. Acero is perfect for those looking for a relaxed dinner feel in the heart of downtown Boise, while still serving quality Italian inspired me...
Acero
 
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Come and enjoy the patio and get pizza by the slice or by the pie from Lulu's. They have a variety of house made pies to choose from, or you can customize your own. This has also been the best gluten free pizza I have found in Boise so far!
Lulu's Fine Pizza & Sushi
 
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Super affordable, a Boise staple. Large selection of empanadas and other options.
Tango's Empanadas - Boise

Dessert, Anyone?🧁

Wouldn’t be a meal without dessert!
 
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With a bi-weekly rotating flavor menu you will never get board of Soft Landing. All the ingredients are organic and locally sourced, and most importantly the ice cream AND toppings are made in house. With ample seating and a retro vibe, you seriously...
Soft Landing soft serve
 
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This historic candy shop is a must-see in Hyde Park. Candy, chocolate, icecream, sundaes, malts, shakes, you name it they have got it. This classic Boise spot should be added to your list immediately.
Goody's Soda Fountain
 
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A collection of delicious pastries made in house. Make sure to get here early to beat the rush, these treats fly off the shelves!
Janjou Pâtisserie
 
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The Roosevelt Market is a historic market in Boise that recently got a facelift. They have everything: curated grocery items, breakfast, sandwiches, salads, and soft serve. This is going on the desert list because the soft serve is nearly unbeatable....
The Roosevelt Market