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Cottonwood Grille
Cottonwood Grille

Cottonwood Grille Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Elegant
  • Website: http://www.cottonwoodgrille.com
  • Email: cg@cottonwoodgrille.com
  • Phone: (208) 333-9800
  • Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 11:00am - 4:00pm
    Dinner: Monday - Saturday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm
    Sunday: 3:00pm - 9:00pm
    Brunch: Sunday: 11:00am - 3:00pm
    Happy Hour: Daily 3:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Contemporary American, Steak, Seafood
  • Executive Chef: Jesus Alcelay
  • Dress Code: Smart Casual
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Fireplace, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Private Party Facilities: Cottonwood Grille offers two private banquet rooms. The 'Alcove' can accomodate up to 28 guests and the 'River Room' can seat up to 75. We also offer patio seating for large parties.
  • Private Party Contact: Maryl Sedivy (208) 333-9800
  • Special Events & Promotions: We host monthly Wine Dinners during the summer months. Please check our website for details.

Getting there

  • Cross Street: 9th Street
  • Public Transit: Public transportation is accessible adjacent to Cottonwood Grille.
  • Parking: Private Lot
  • Parking Details: Cottonwood Grille has a spacious parking lot in front of the restaurant. There is additional parking on the side and back of the building.
A word from Cottonwood Grille
Cottonwood Grille is a casually elegant, fine dining restaurant featuring contemporary American cuisine with a focus on local products, in a relaxing riverside setting.
Local specialties include buffalo, elk, lamb, trout, pork and seasonal fresh vegetables as well as wine from several local… wineries. Also available are Double R Ranch premium Northwest beef and fresh seafood from around the world.

Cottonwood Grille offers an award wining wine list, featuring unique and limited wines as well as daily favorites.
Looking over the Boise River, surrounded by sandstone, alder wood, and luxurious furnishings, one can’t help but feel at home in this magnificent space.

Cottonwood Grille accepts online reservations for parties of 6 or fewer guests. Please call for reservations for groups larger than 6.Continued
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  • Diners' Choice WinnerBest Overall
  • Diners' Choice WinnerBest Ambiance
  • Diners' Choice WinnerBest Service
Diner Reviews
  • "With reservations in advance we were disappointed in the table we were set at."
    Dined on 3/1/2014
  • "We are frequent visitors of the cottonwood grille which makes each visit exciting. Our server was top notch, the food was superb, and the moment was captivating. Roger, who makes things happen was also at the top of his game, keeping the operation smooth. This is by far our favorite rendezvous for all occasions."
    Dined on 3/8/2014
  • "The setting was nice and the ambiance was along the lines I was looking for, for a date night with my wife. Unfortunately the menu was extremely overpriced for the steak I got. It was cooked well but the portion was small for the amount paid and the sauce was extremely salty. The server did at least offer a free dessert and an apology which was nice. For the price though, I'd take Ruth's Chris anyday - you'd pay the same but the food would easily top the Cotton Wood grill. I honestly expected more."
    Dined on 2/1/2014
  • "I have heard of the Cottonwood Grille but never experienced it. It certainly maintained its reputation. The service was excellent. We tried the elk and buffalo, both were cooked perfectly and a nice new taste."
    Dined on 3/1/2014
  • "Cottonwood is a location my wife know we will have great food, great wine list and moderate price. Have always had a good experience. From a quite dinner to a place to bring friends, it has never disappointed us."
    Dined on 3/1/2014
  • "Cottonwood grill offers excellent food and service in an attractive setting. Come dressed up on a date or casual. Both fit in. We've only done dinner here, but want to try something in daylight to enjoy the patio and view. Our only negative is that while the decor and food invite lingering, close talking, the high ambient noise precludes intimate or private conversation. Perhaps an acoustical professional could recommend a solution. Having said that, we'll definitely dine there again. We recommend others try it as well. Definitely a Boise gem."
    Dined on 3/1/2014
  • "Good food, service was good, a little noisy, though, for a business meeting."
    Dined on 2/27/2014
  • "Last time the waiter over charged my credit card. The next time I ordered a pasta plate. It was a bowl full of water with pasta swimming in it. It never should have left the kitchen like that, and the waitress admitted that it was not right. Then why did she serve it to me? The manager balked at my request for a refund on that particular entree. I think I'll take my friends elsewhere next time, besides, it's always hit or miss if they're going to be out of one of their menu items. Between Christmas dinner, Thanks giving, and other special occasions, I've dined there about ten times. I've had about a 50% success rate of getting my first choice of entrees. This restaurant is overrated."
    Dined on 2/25/2014
  • "We were served a small loaf of bread which was stale. We ordered croquetas which came out very quickly and clearly were not made on site. They tasted like something I would have heated up from our freezer.I ordered Monk Fish and my wife had Scallops. I also had a Cesar salad which had a sour taste. My wife's Scallops were underdone. She sent them back, they came back to us with a warning that the plate was extremely hot. This led me to think that the they didn't actually take the Scallops off the plate but instead just left it under the hot lamps for a few minutes. She tried the Scallops again and they were full of sand. My Munk fish was overdone and chewy. We didn't finish our meal. The best part was the local IPA and the Sparkling Wine."
    Dined on 2/13/2014
  • "Food was beautifully prepared and presented, all the while tasting very good. Server was attentive but not stifling. The surroundings were pleasant for an all around wonderful dining experience."
    Dined on 2/22/2014
  • "We had a party of eight. Our service was excellent and everyone's food was superb. The prices are fair for a fine dining experience. We will definitely return and try some of the other excellent entrees."
    Dined on 2/22/2014
  • "This was my second lunch at Cottonwood Grill, and the place is still first-rate. Although this was Friday lunch time and the place was packed, it was still quiet enough for me to hear every word spoken at my table. The light wooden interior, including the tables, gives the place a warm feeling. My only slight negative was that our server was a bit reserved by today's standards, whereas I prefer more interaction."
    Dined on 2/21/2014
  • "We had a wonderful lunch with dear friends. Thank you for your special touch."
    Dined on 2/21/2014
  • "We have enjoyed some nice experiences at Cottonwood, but lately the food has been 2nd rate. Overcooked lamb shanks, cold mashed potatoes, and a boring NY Strip. I get better presentation at Red Robin. Chandler's and 10-Barrel Brewing will get our business until it's warm enough"
    Dined on 2/16/2014
  • "My Valentine date and the couple we went with had a great time, wonderful food and service was exceptional! Highly enjoyable!"
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "We were promptly seated at our requested quiet corner table. Wedge style caesar salad: OK. Entrees: pork chops are OK, bland. The prime rib is SALTY so for the 1st time in 17 yrs, my husband sent a meal back to the kitchen. 10 minutes later replacement entree (filet) comes out - great dish. We order dessert with coffee. The desserts come out -- one of them is wrong, creme brulee instead of bread pudding. Server takes it back to the kitchen. Server returns with the bread pudding -- no coffee. Desserts are not very good, when we finally get our coffee it's not hot, but it does taste good. The staff didn't seem very professional, shabby uniforms, personal conversations on the floor, etc. Overall, this dining experience was very disappointing."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "We don't eat out much, but when we do, we want a great experience. We found it at Cottonwood Grille. The service was great and the steak was quite possibly the best I've ever had. I will make the Grille my regular dining destination."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "As always, great service , great food. My wife's favorite place to eat."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Food and service was quite good, which should be expected given the price. Biggest downside was that my wife and I were seated on an overly narrow table -- even smaller than a folding card table -- that was placed immediately adjacent to another table. We could not help but hear the adjacent conversation, which was quite awkward."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Food wasn't so great. Service was horrible and our waitress got our order wrong!!! She did apologize but it ruined our time here.."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "We had not been to Cottonwood Grill for a while. We had out of town guests and we took them to check out a local dining establishment. We all had a wonderful time....great food and exceptional service. If you are looking for a place to impress, this is it."
    Dined on 2/4/2014
  • "We've been going to Cotton Wood Grill for years. This was the first time I was disappointed in the food. The salmon and the halibut were very mushy. I expect a filet to have some firmness to it. It was like it had been ground up and then plopped on the plate. I've had the halibut on many occasions, this was the first time I was disappointed."
    Dined on 2/1/2014
  • "Warm, quiet, inviting atmosphere just steps away from the City Center and right next to the Boise River Greenbelt. Top-notch food and expert servers."
    Dined on 1/31/2014
  • "Cottonwood Grille is one of our favorite restaurants in Boise. We got a table by the fireplace, and the food and wine were fantastic. Thank you!"
    Dined on 1/28/2014
  • "sat in the bar.....had the best service ever! Young woman on Friday, January 24th."
    Dined on 1/24/2014
  • "This is a beautiful restaurant with a grand fireplace and warm surroundings. The food was delicious but would have preferred to have a choice of baked potato to go with new your strip steak. The mashed potatoes were nothing to write home about. The food was cooked beautifully and the flavors were so very good."
    Dined on 1/24/2014
  • "We've counted on the Cottonwood Grille for special-occasion dinners for years. Happy Hour appetizers are also delicious and a great value, along with two-for-one drinks. Recently, I brought a friend here for Sunday Brunch. I had the veggie omelette. It was nothing special with canned tomatoes & large chunks of onion and squash. The creme brulee and pumpkin cheesecake we had for dessert were extra special however, and the service we received was excellent, including boxing up the barely-touched omelette & potatoes. I will continue to choose the Cottonwood Grille for dinners."
    Dined on 1/19/2014
  • "We have always loved the menu at Cottonwood, but the service is superior as well. We can have a conversation with our guests without pulsing music and loud crowds and the views and fireplace just add to the ambiance. We always feel that our server is so attentive and thoughtful. Couldn't ask for finer staff and chefs!"
    Dined on 1/17/2014
  • "I found the food to be overseasoned. The crab cocktail was a very nice start to a good meal. The tomatoe basil soup was very salty and lacked tomatoe flavor. My date had the hazelnut encrusted Hebi, which I tasted. We both agreed that it was well prepared and had a pleasant nutty flavor, although slightly over salted. The accompanying broccoli was fine, but the cheesy potatoes were dry and salty. My London Broil was perfectly cooked! We finished up our meal with a nicely prepared creme brulee. Overall, the experience was good, but not the outstanding that I had hoped for."
    Dined on 1/15/2014
  • "The food was well prepared, plentiful, well prepared and flavorful. Bodie, our server, was attentive and engaging."
    Dined on 1/5/2014
  • "we found the menu tohave a good variety of food choices"
    Dined on 1/4/2014
  • "Food was good, enjoyable experience but would most likley be a special occasion visit, not an any time for a family get together."
    Dined on 1/4/2014
  • "I wanted to do something special for my grandparents, who are in their 90's. I requested the restaurant sit us near the fire and have three mimosa waiting for our arrival. We arrived for our reservation and the Cottonwood had a beautiful table by the fire place with three mimosa's waiting for us. My grandparents loved it. The food and service were great. It truly was special. Thank you Cottonwood!"
    Dined on 12/28/2013
  • "We have our "Cousins' Lunch" every Christmas and we always have it here. It's so beautiful, and easy to talk because not too noisy. Plus, the food is great!"
    Dined on 12/27/2013
  • "Great food and atmosphere for our 10th anniversary."
    Dined on 12/27/2013
  • "CG is always very consistent in food, service and atmosphere. You can depend on a well-trained, knowledgeable staff."
    Dined on 12/21/2013
  • "we had a great time and the food was amazing. great service. it is a little loud though...."
    Dined on 12/20/2013
  • "Ambience was okay, but I think for the holiday it could have been warmer (not temp warm). Food was good but not $80.00 good. I am not a chef but sertain that I could have cooked the meals we recived. Great service and Clean."
    Dined on 12/20/2013
  • "I took my daughter and young granddaughters to eat before the Nutcracker. Our table was in a great spot, close to the fireplace. I was thrilled there was a children's menu as they don't eat a lot. My daughters and my food could not have been more delicious! Thank you!"
    Dined on 12/20/2013
  • "Normally I do not post anything here for a good restaurant but I have to say the Cottonwood blew it for us this visit. We normally come to Boise about twice a year and this time it was for Thanksgiving. They had a wonderful selection of dinners but it seemed that since we were a couple of 2 that they needed to shoehorn us into a makeshift table for 2. Even though there were other tables of reasonable size available. I know that I should of said something but I think that the Cottonwood should have thought twice about subjecting a couple of two which should be used as a children's table,,, Anyway we really like the Cottonwood but I think they really need to treat smaller parties with respect."
    Dined on 11/28/2013
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