Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Idaho

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Updated October 05, 2024

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Idaho? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

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 Supper Club features an unpublished menu for $115, including beverage pairings.

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Sharene

Dined 4 days ago

One of the best meals and meal experiences I've had! Absolutely wonderful.

Chandlers Steakhouse

4.9

4.9 (5264)

$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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Merry

Dined 2 days ago

Our fish portions, both my salmon & spouses halibut, were plated atop thin, runny mashed potatoes! We were very disappointed & felt like there were other better choices, ie rice pilaf etc. After numerous great meals at Chandlers, this 1 missed the bar!

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Popular dish

classic chocolate soufflé

4.9

4.9 (533)

$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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Lainievip

Dined 3 days ago

Always a wonderful experience! Great ciders and food and yummy ice cream!

ALAVITA

4.9

4.9 (2398)

$30 and under

Italian

Boise

About the restaurant

ÀLAVITA is all about fresh pasta and local ingredients—from Agnolotti to Tortellini to Garganelli, Linguini to Pappardelle—created freshly every day using Northwest flour and local eggs. A restaurant whose name means “to life,” (Well actually two words– ‘alla’ ‘vita’ –that we put together to create one) ÀLAVITA is a great place for celebrating life with good friends and family alike. We offer craft cocktails, open kitchen and a warm, welcoming setting in the heart of Downtown Boise.

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Roxana

Dined 2 days ago

The food was absolutely amazing! I had the chicken saltimboca, and my boyfriend had the beef ragu- both were delicious! The best part was the desert: limoncello tiramisu and the cannoli are a must if you go there! I can see why this restaurant is still so wildly popular years after it first opened!

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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.

Ten/6

4.9

4.9 (164)

$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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Kara

Dined 3 days ago

Such a fun place to eat. You go for a whole experience, the atmosphere, the food and the people. Staff are all so friendly and welcoming. The food is always so delicious. The beignets are to die for. My favorite restaurant, hands down

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 2 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 (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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Karl Johanvip

Dined 5 days ago

It’s our favorite place in town! The food, the vibe, all of it

CK's Real Food

4.8

4.8 (509)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Hailey

About the restaurant

CK’s our family owned business believes our business should be part of the solution and not part of the problem. We serve globally inspired food with an emphasis on seasonal and local ingredients. We recycle everything we can: metals, glass, paper and cardboard. Our used cooking oil goes to the local science teacher for his bio-fuel car. The vegetable scraps become compost for our garden. 15% of our energy is produced by our rooftop solar panels and solar hot water is on the way soon. Many of us commute to work on foot or by bike. Our food comes from several local farms and ranches and we purify our drinking water. Our goal is fresh healthy food that will feed your body and your soul.

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Carol

Dined 1 day ago

Our evening at CK’s was superb. From the cocktails and crab cakes, to the wedge salad, to our entrees, every bite was delightful My husband usually orders (and did tonight) the gaucho steak with fries. It is always excellent, tender and with fabulous chimichurri. I order something different each time we go and tonight had the Cajun trout with a side of carrot/sweet potato mash. Wow! Loved the flavors and such a beautiful meal. We appreciate the familiar faces of the staff and know our dining experience will be top level. Thank you

Mesa Tacos + Tequila

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!

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