Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in Idaho

OpenTable

Updated October 05, 2024

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Ten/6

4.9

4.9 (168)

$31 to $50

Creole / Cajun / Southern

Coeur d'Alene

About the restaurant

The Ten/6 family would like to welcome everyone back to our Wonderland as we embark on creating our new home for all that are curious. We’ve spent four years planning the next chapter of our story, and we thank you for all the love and support from our community, we’re thrilled to announce we are open!

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Trisha

Dined 1 day ago

Our second time there. We took the family this time and everyone loved it!

Roundhouse

4.9

4.9 (754)

$31 to $50

European

Ketchum

About the restaurant

Join us at 7,700 feet, mid-way up Bald Mountain, for a spectacular and unique dining experience. With unrivalled views of the Pioneer and Boulder Mountains and accessible only by gondola, the Roundhouse Restaurant has been serving up memorable meals, soul-warming drinks, and stunning views since 1939. Whether you are joining us for a relaxing lunch by the fire or our signature 4-course prix fixe dinner, Roundhouse offers the authentic charm of historic Sun Valley with a spectacular on-mountain dining experience.

Reservations are recommended for lunch and required for dinner. Peak holiday dinner reservations from Dec. 20th-Jan. 4th require pre-payment and can be made by calling the Guest Center at (208) 622-2800. Dinner reservations include gondola access, while lunch reservations require the purchase of a lift ticket or foot traffic pass. Purchase day of at the ticket window or in advance by visiting www.sunvalley.com/tickets-passes.

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Susan

Dined on Sep 7, 2024

Great lunch with a beautiful view! Look forisoung it again.

KIN

4.9

4.9 (600)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Boise

About the restaurant

Join us in our Wednesday through Saturday for our reservation-only five-course tasting menu, featuring a prix fixe meal with curated beverage pairings. The menu changes every five weeks and no course is ever repeated. The regular menu price is $115 per person, and the pairing is $40 per person. On Friday and Saturdays at 6:15 pm, we offer our standard menu, while the 9 pm service is known as Supper Club. Supper Club features an unpublished menu for $115, including beverage pairings.

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Coreyvip

Dined on Oct 6, 2024

I've now visited Kin a number of times and it is exceptional each and every time. Doesn't get better – food, service, art, music, ambiance, the entire program is very well done. Consistently.

Chandlers Steakhouse

4.9

4.9 (5269)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Boise

About the restaurant

Chandler’s is a locally-owned, upscale dinner house specializing in prime steaks and jet-fresh seafood located in Hotel 43 in beautiful downtown Boise. Enjoy a craft cocktail, including the famous Ten Minute Martini, or a glass from our award-winning wine list. Featuring live jazz every night and complimentary valet parking. Chandlers is the recipient of the DiRona award which recognizes distinguished restaurants of North America and is the Treasure Valley's only Forbes Travel Guide Recommended Restaurant. The wine list features over 700 selections and 30 wines by the glass, and we have been recognized by Wine Spectator for our wine list every year, including four consecutive years earning the Best Award of Excellence.
***Construction Update***
Road work has resumed, restricting access to Chandlers from Grove and 10th. We will continue to provide complimentary valet service, accessible via 10th from Front St. The Parking Garage will remain open if you prefer to self park.

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Brian

Dined 4 days ago

Always a five star dining experience. Never disapointed.

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Popular dish

classic chocolate soufflé

Ruth's Chris Steak House - Boise

4.8

4.8 (1807)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Boise

About the restaurant

Start your evening the Ruth’s Chris way – over a mouth-watering filet. Sit back and enjoy the most tender, extra-thick, hand-cut Steak you’ve ever tasted - served "sizzling" in butter on a 500 degree plate. Our extensive a la carte menu features fresh seafood, a variety of vegetable dishes, and delicious Idaho potato selections. Our menu is expertly paired with our award-winning wine list. Enjoy our warm, elegant atmosphere and Ruth’s Chris genuine hospitality. Dinner is served nightly, reservations are suggested and private dining in our state-of-the-art media equipped rooms is one call away. Happy Hour is available in our bar area only, and reservations are not accepted. Happy Hour is all open seating and seating may be limited or unavailable based on evening dinner reservations. Please call us if you have any questions regarding Happy Hour.
Ruth's Chris Steak House- Boise is independently owned and locally operated. We look forward to serving you soon!

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Casey

Dined 7 days ago

Ruth's is Ruth's. The food and service is always fantastic. We were in for my partners birthday, and our server, Stephanie, was absolutely glorious. She was exceptionally attentive and very considerate. She gave us many options for the questions we had about the meal and even gave us a bit of education about South African wines. Adrian, the manager popped by to give his regards for the occasion which was lovely. It's a nice high touch that seems to be missing in the valley. The food and desserts were exceptional.

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4.8

4.8 (28)

$31 to $50

Mexican / Southwestern

Nampa

About the restaurant

Agave cocktails and killer tacos! Located in Downtown Nampa!

When using the waitlist, please specify if you would like to be seated indoor or outdoor in the note section (Weather permitting). This is not a reservation - if you not here within 15 minutes of being notified of your table being ready, your name will be removed from the waitlist.

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BethS

Dined on Jul 26, 2024

Food was delicious as always. Drinks were fabulous!

Peaceful Belly Farm

4.9

4.9 (534)

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

Caldwell

About the restaurant

Join us and our cider maker Clay Erskine and our head chef Josie Erskine, for an incredible culinary experience. Situated in the sunny slopes of Caldwell, Idaho, we offer unique farm-to-table cuisine. We grow 20 acres of 800+ varieties of fruits, vegetables, and flowers as well as working with numerous local family farms to make all of this possible. We believe land that produces food is sacred and the hands that raise food are blessed. Unforgettable cuisine and over 10 delectable hard apple ciders made right here on our farm. Join us on our farm overlooking the Owyhee Mountains for a sustainable, exhilarating experience you'll want to recreate over and over again.

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Alex

Dined 1 day ago

A gem of a place! The entire experience was top notch, great value for the price paid, and a wonderful peaceful date night for my wife and I. Food was all fresh (grown right there on their farm), but great taste combination/profiles - eclectic ambiance inside, and a beautiful outdoor patio area where we watched the sunset while overlooking their farm area. Friendly and attentive service, and honestly way more affordable than I would have expected. 10/10, highly recommend

3 Horse Ranch Vineyards

4.8

4.8 (533)

$30 and under

Winery

Eagle

About the restaurant

3 Horse Ranch Vineyards is located in the Eagle Foothills of the Snake River Valley AVA near Eagle, Idaho. In 2021, 3 Horse Ranch Vineyards built a new full production winery including under-ground barrel rooms and the Ranch House restaurant. The Ranch House is a unique experience featuring a scratch kitchen where you can enjoy casual dining and our beautiful Estate wines. Truly a destination.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 3 days ago

3 Horse Ranch is a must to experience! Martha and Gary are the owners and such lovely people. The staff is joyful and knowledgeable! Great food, great wine! They have live music often and there was a wonderful solo guitarist, Sam Henry, who was fantastic. We sat the closest to him outside and it was still easy to hear our conversations so not too loud at all, just right. The setting is gorgeous and they are open year round!

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Experience

Private Wine Tasting

Apples Bar & Grill

4.8

4.8 (65)

$30 and under

Grill

Ketchum

About the restaurant

After years of owning both Apple's and Bigwood Grill, our family will be extending to year-round service. We will also be combining the communities' favorite fresh dishes of Bigwood Grill.

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MichelleKvip

Dined on Oct 4, 2024

Outstanding on all fronts!!! Service, ambiance and food all spectacular!! We will be back!!

Sun Valley Club

4.7

4.7 (195)

$30 and under

American

Sun Valley

About the restaurant

Possibly Sun Valley's most popular lunch spot. The Sun Valley Club is open for guests and the public for both indoor and outdoor seating. Outside, our wraparound terrace features stunning views of Bald Mountain, Dollar Mountain, and the Trail Creek Golf Course, creating a one-of-a-kind al fresco dining experience in the summer. Inside, the restaurant and bar are surrounded by glass walls and river rock. A lively spot to watch golf or football on four large-screen TV's. Open daily from 11am to 3pm. Come and enjoy the view!

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Roger

Dined 3 days ago

Always a great spot for lunch. View to Baldy never gets old...

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