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Capitol Cellars

4.3
4.3
1066 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
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Capitol Cellars opened in Boise, Idaho on March 4, 2015. Melinda and Skip Smyser, along with daughter, Logan Smyser Griffin created a restaurant that focuses on serving high-quality, local cuisine and offering a world-class wine list in Boise’s subterranean Belgravia cellar location. Capitol Cellars was selected the Best New Restaurant, in 2015 by the Idaho Statesman, nominated for the Small Business of the Year, Award in 2018 by the Boise Chamber, and has been awarded the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, in 2016, 2017 and 2018. In addition to a world-class wine list, Capitol Cellars has a full bar with featured and specialty cocktails. Capitol Cellars offers lunch and dinner. Capitol Cellars offers patio dining and serves Boise’s best business lunch and an elegant-upscale dinner menu that changes with the seasons bounty.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Global, International, Contemporary European
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (208) 344-9463
  • Website
    http://www.capitolcellarsllc.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Kylan McKee
  • Catering
    Please contact the restaurant directly to inquire about catering, (208) 344-9463, and ask for Logan Smyser Griffin. Thank you.
  • Private party facilities
    The Caucus Room is a private dining room located in our wine cellar which can accommodate up to 20 guests. The prix fixe menus range from $55-$75 per person plus beverages, tax and gratuity. If guests are interested in a restaurant buyout, please contact Logan Smyser Griffin at 208-344-9463 to discuss details.
  • Private party contact
    Director of Operations/GM, Logan Smyser-Griffin: (208) 344-9463
  • Location
    110 S. 5th St., Boise, ID 83702
  • Neighborhood
    Boise
  • Cross street
    5th and Main, Downtown, Boise, Idaho
  • Parking details
    Street parking- Monday-Saturday, 8 a. m. - 6 p. m., guests must pay hourly. 6 p. m. - 8 a. m., street parking is complimentary. Lot parking-There are several parking lots located within minutes to Capitol Cellars. Address: 110 S. 5th St., Boise, ID 83702Phone #: 208-344-WINE (9463)
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

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What 1,066 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

1,066 Reviews

  1. cc77

    Seattle

    46 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The meal was, as always, absolutely fabulous. The Waygu rib eye steak was so tender that I barely needed my knife. I am going to miss this place...

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  2. JohnV

    Boise

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience2
    Seated right away. Very noisy. Server was not always present due to demands on his time. Difficult to have conversation because of the noise. Food presentation and taste was excellent. Too bad the restaurant is closing.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Boise

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience4
    The food was good. Ordered ravioli and got 5 small ravioli pieces for $42 (as much as a prime rib steak). The incorrect wine was brought out and put on the receipt. The service was incredibly slow, server was apologetic but still very slow and rushed. The salad was brought out about 2 minutes before the main course. This used to be one of our favorite spots, but not sure we will be back anytime soon.

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  4. Eddie

    Boise

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Hate to see them closing. Logan is a fantastic manager. We will miss them.

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  5. JanisM

    Las Vegas

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We absolutely love this place🙏 so sad they are closing. Please someone buy it and keep it going

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    We wanted to experience the restaurant before it closed as we had heard some good things about it. At the end of the day we paid $110 for two glasses of water.

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  7. TeresaY

    Boise

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A last wonderful occasion at Capitol Cellars before they close next week. This is one of my favorite locations in Boise; Capitol Cellars has made the Belgravia Building more special. I will certainly miss the quality of dining I have been fortunate enough to experience over the past 8 years.

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  8. JennyT

    Boise

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing. The staff was very friendly and accommodating.

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  9. LsHc

    Boise

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    What a great place, so sad that they are closing their doors soon!

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  10. PaulA

    Boise

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service and the food was impeccable as always.

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  11. LRS3

    Indiana

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We celebrated our anniversary with a very quiet table, spectacular service and incredibly delicious four course dinner vthe wine list was incredible!

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best meals we’ve had. Jack was the best server!

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  13. MichelleD

    Boise

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 29, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience3
    I'm sorry to see this restaurant go. We've enjoyed many special occasion dinners here over the years. We have found the menu to be innovative but not too trendy. I was suprised at the pricing, I know that menu pricing has gone up considerably due to inflation but the level of food quality didn't match the increase in price in my opinion. We hope that the new owners continue the quality and raise customer service.

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  14. AmyJ

    Salt Lake City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Four of us enjoyed patio dining an a Saturday night.

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  15. DarrenM

    Portland

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, drinks and service. We had the salmon entree and salmon ravioli. Both were excellent. The entree sides, potatoes and vegetables were delicious also. I tried a cup of barley soup, it was superb. I had a lemon drop martini that was well made and tasted great. My wife had a regular martini, it was a delight also. Our waiter was attentive and provided a service above expectations at a nicer restaurant.

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  16. KyleN

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great spot. Service was excellent. Charcuterie was a bit underwhelming. 2 of the 5 meals arrived at the table cold; I assume had been sitting while the rest of the plates were finished. Desserts were great.

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  17. Emily

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience with amazing food and presentation. Will definitely be going back!

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  18. Charly

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience5
    Food was definitely not worth the prices. We had a large party and sampled much of the menu and everyone agreed the food was just o.k. Ambience is wonderful, service is great.

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  19. JohnB

    Boise

    5 reviews

    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall1food4service1ambience1
    Service was extremely slow and lacking. Dining area was only 1/2 full and many problems getting our entrees and correct check

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  20. Laura

    Boise

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous lunch on their darling patio! I was impressed for many reasons…service, food quality, presentation, and the ambiance, both inside and out-you can tell the ownership/management/staff are all extremely focused on details. The flowers we’re so pretty! Looking forward to coming back for cocktails and dinner with my husband.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our food and service was excellent! The value and cost was definitely worth it too.

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  22. Veronicac73

    Boise

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for lunch for my Aunt’s Birthday. The service and the food were amazing! Highly recommended!

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  23. Lhm7550

    Boise

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience5
    Expensive. Small serving. Should at least serve bread w the meal. Will not be back.

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  24. VaughnW

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    The food and ambiance was nice. However for how costly the food was, our service was lacking. We overheard our waitress mention that it was a slow night, and we were only checked on a couple of times during our visit without proper refills on our water. Our waitress was not welcoming but the host was delightful. Would still come back with hopes of better service.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our third trip to Capital Cellars. Consistently excellent service and food.  Excellent wine list as well. hHighly recommend when in downtown Boise. 

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  26. TaraK

    Boise

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Food was great, atmosphere was busy but with a calm energy, service was good. We will be back.

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  27. Mike

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall1food2service2ambience5
    After numerous great meals at Capitol Cellars in the past, we were very disappointed last week. Not enough staff, food poorly cooked and portions greatly reduced. Prices higher.

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  28. danadug

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    As a moderately frequent visitor to Boise, I've eaten here many times. I love the old space, and coziness inside but in the good weather its a very nice patio. The food is decent, and the bathrooms are standouts!

    Capitol CellarsResponded on May 12, 2023

    Hello! Thanks for taking the time to write about us, We're glad to hear you enjoy visiting so often, and we hope to continue serving you. Oh, and yes, we're very proud of our bathrooms! Brandon Stanton Front of House Manager Capitol Cellars

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  29. MarcusD

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    It was really loud, but there were prom/graduations or something, so they were really packed and everyone was tipsy. I imagine it was be a very good level if it wasn't those groups there. Food was really good, a tad expensive for what you got. Good portions, good staff. Walked out very happy. The theme is really fun, got our check delivered in the bill of rights.

    Capitol CellarsResponded on May 12, 2023

    Hey Marcus! Thanks so much for your great review. Yes, it was pretty energetic in the building that night. Quite a few BSU grad parties were out celebrating! We're so glad you enjoyed your experience with us and we were very happy to serve you. Hope to see you again soon! Brandon Stanton Front of House Manager Capitol Cellars

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  30. JeffS

    Boise

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was a celebration of my wife's and my 20th wedding anniversary. We had such a wonderful time. Our servers, Jack and Liz, made our dinner that much more special. Also, the cocktails provided by Louise were outstanding. Capitol Cellars is our favorite place to dine in Boise!

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  31. Laurenn08

    Seattle

    27 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience3
    This was the third time we have been and it might be the last. The service is rough and the food is just so-so…hit and miss. The value is decent but only bc we are from Seattle and this restaurant is in Boise. Haha. They have good cocktails, salads are small and over priced. Mains are so-so….burger is filling and well-cooked, but chicken was dry and small for the price.

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  32. gunner

    Boise

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Our reservation was for 4:00 PM. When making the reservation, we weren’t aware that steaks and Prime Rib aren’t available until after 5:00PM. Our server gave me a generous pour of wine to try and compensate for the lack of steak availability. Service was great. The manager had a staff meeting with the servers near the front door/service area within our view and earshot which negatively impacted the ambiance. The food we had was very good although we would have liked a steak.

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  33. EmilyW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Me and my husband went to dinner here for our anniversary. The food was absolutely delicious and great portion sizes. The staff were so friendly and were wonderful! And not to mention, the atmosphere was very romantic and just how we liked it.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall3food5service1ambience5
    Service was incredible slow.food was amazing but don’t order a salad as an entree, it’s smaller than an appetizer

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  35. ChristinaG

    Tahoe

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and friendly and fun staff! We enjoyed our date night ☺️

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  36. Laura

    Boise

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a charming restaurant, inside and out! Best patio in Boise! The menu was creative and tasteful, exceptional wine and cocktail menu, service was top notch. I read others’ reviews before dining. Let’s be real-restaurants’ food costs have increased, therefore menu prices have to increase too…Inflation. So, let’s be a little more understanding in this day and age. I thought prices were fair, especially compared to other restaurants in downtown, Boise. A dining experience at Capitol Cellars is unique and exceptional. I look forward to my next time here!

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  37. MarkW

    Memphis/West TN

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience. Friendly staff. Great food. Nice evening for my final night in boise.

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  38. RedLady55

    Boise

    39 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The food is exceptionally good, portions aren’t large but are perfect size (a plus for me). The prices are fair for the quality you get! The service was attentive and professional and great. The restaurant is beautiful and cozy and I do enjoy it. However, it was so loud I could hardly hear my family across the table. I find that to be a deterrent unfortunately. Not sure how this could be changed and seems a pervasive problem everywhere nowadays.

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  39. DateNight

    Denver

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We were in and out in an hour and 15 minutes. Two glasses of wine, Pinot noir$14 each, and a Manhattan $15 to start. I'd ordered soup along with the tuna special $38. My wife got the petite prime rib $38. I had to ask for the soup after my meal had arrived because it wasn't sent out. So just a slight delay in service and timing. The tuna was perfectly seared and was a different, but very good sauce and prep than I have ever had before. My wife said her prime rib was good, but needed the horseradish, which was nice and strong, to help add some flavor to the meat. We finished with a vanilla creme brulee $10.43, that was good. Will we go back, yes, this was our second time in a week as we stopped in for lunch. My bill was $150 after taxes.

    Capitol CellarsResponded on April 28, 2023

    Thanks so much for joining us! Sorry to hear about the delay in your soup service, but happy to hear everything else went well! Looking forward to seeing you again soon!

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  40. JebB

    San Antonio

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience1
    We had a wonderful visit to Capitol Cellars in October. This follow-up visit was a completely different story! The restaurant must be under new management or something. I can't believe the quality has fallen off like this in such a short period of time. We were seated at a 2 top were one chair was half into the walkway to the back room. Our reservation was at 5:30pm. After sitting down and receiving water we waited 12 minutes for the waitress to take a drink order. I walked up to the host stand where the wait staff was congregated to order a bottle of wine. I had to ask about specials that were not on the menu. Caesar salad was very dry almost no dressing. The prime rib was mediocre at best. Again, this was a completely different experience from our prior visit.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Capitol Cellars offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (208) 344-9463.

Capitol Cellars is rated 4.3 stars by 1066 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Capitol Cellars

110 S. 5th St., Boise, ID 83702

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    5th and Main, Downtown, Boise, Idaho
  • Neighborhood
    Boise
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Global, International, Contemporary European
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking- Monday-Saturday, 8 a. m. - 6 p. m., guests must pay hourly. 6 p. m. - 8 a. m., street parking is complimentary. Lot parking-There are several parking lots located within minutes to Capitol Cellars. Address: 110 S. 5th St., Boise, ID 83702Phone #: 208-344-WINE (9463)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Kylan McKee
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.capitolcellarsllc.com/
  • Phone number
    (208) 344-9463
  • Catering
    Please contact the restaurant directly to inquire about catering, (208) 344-9463, and ask for Logan Smyser Griffin. Thank you.
  • Private party facilities
    The Caucus Room is a private dining room located in our wine cellar which can accommodate up to 20 guests. The prix fixe menus range from $55-$75 per person plus beverages, tax and gratuity. If guests are interested in a restaurant buyout, please contact Logan Smyser Griffin at 208-344-9463 to discuss details.
  • Private party contact
    Director of Operations/GM, Logan Smyser-Griffin: (208) 344-9463

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