Restaurants near Idaho State Capitol

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1. Fork - Boise

4.6

Exceptional(4285)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Boise

Booked 41 times today

Fork - Boise offers cuisine inspired from the Northwest region using the finest and freshest locally sourced seasonal ingredients. Fork also offers hand-crafted cocktails, a large selection of regional beers and award winning wine list in a rustic yet very warm, welcoming setting. Fork is open for lunch and dinner daily and offers brunch Saturday and Sunday.

2. ALAVITA

4.8

Exceptional(2497)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Boise

Booked 23 times today

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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3. Tupelo Honey - Boise

4.6

Exceptional(1982)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Comfort Food • Boise

Booked 25 times today

We are excited to bring our scratch-made Southern food and libations to Boise, ID in Fall 2019! Since 2000, Tupelo Honey continues to inspire a revival of Southern food and traditions rooted in the Carolina Mountains we call home. We use fresh, responsibly-sourced and “forever free” ingredients to bring a scratch-made taste of the South everywhere we go.

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4. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Boise

4.9

Exceptional(1907)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Boise

Booked 26 times today

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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5. Red Feather Lounge

4.6

Exceptional(1088)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary French / American • Boise

At Red Feather Lounge the focus is on craft cocktails, along with side by side companion Bittercreek Alehouse the partner restaurants also feature Boise's deepest collection of rare beer and wine. The menu is focused on the Treasure Valley and the Magic Valley's abundant local farm scene and the culinary team follows the seasons with weekly changes to highlight the regions' best products. Located in the heart of downtown Boise, the feel is upscale and the culture is so casual even cowboy hats are welcome.

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6. The Melting Pot - Boise

4.5

Awesome(1070)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Fondue • Boise

Booked 18 times today

In the heart of Downtown Boise, The Melting Pot offers more than a meal—it’s an experience.Immerse yourself in the art of fondue with a menu full of crave-worthy favorites like our loaded baked potato cheese fondue, bacon & bleu salad, succulent filet mignon with lobster tail, and our show-stopping Flaming Turtle chocolate fondue.Whether you’re toasting to love in one of our cozy, private booths, winding down with happy hour after work, or celebrating with a group in our champagne room, The Melting Pot is the perfect place to slow down, connect, and savor the moment.Let our fondue pots spark laughter, conversation, and memories that last long after the last dip.

7. TERROIR Bistro

4.9

Exceptional(108)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Comfort Food • Boise

Booked 15 times today

Enjoy seasonal sustainable cooking, from humanely raised farm ingredients

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8. Trillium Kitchen + Cocktails

4.7

Exceptional(723)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Boise

Booked 7 times today

Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Trillium offers a locally-inspired, regionally sourced American menu that favors classic tastes and chic presentations, allowing the food — comprised of fresh fish, grass-fed beef, and local organic produce — to take center stage. Join us for Happy Hour in Trillium every week, Sunday through Thursday from 4pm to 6pm with half off appetizers and $4 well drinks and draft beers!Enjoy complimentary valet parking for up to 3 hours when you dine. Trillium also provides complimentary wireless internet access, and a private dining room that may be reserved upon request. Seasonal outdoor dining options are also available.

9. The Lively

4.6

Exceptional(597)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Boise

Booked 8 times today

Located just blocks from the Capitol Building, we'll welcome you with graceful, genuine hospitality into our home. Our culinary experience draws its inspiration from the bounty of the region. Our classic cocktails are sophisticated and our craft cocktails are beguiling. Our hope is simple- to invite you again and again to eat, drink and be lively.

10. KIN

4.9

Exceptional(644)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Boise

Booked 8 times today

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 $120 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 $120, including beverage pairings.

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Kelly
Idaho •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great dinner experience. Steak frites were the best in Boise!
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TERROIR BistroPrice: Expensive• Comfort Food• Boise
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4.9
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Christelow
Utah •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
The restaurant and the meals were wonderful--no rush to finish, delicious food and drinks (we had the Virgin Mojitos) and very helpful server. Can't wait to come back.
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Fork - BoisePrice: Moderate• American• Boise
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4.6
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Patrick
Washington, D.C. Area •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Outstanding food, location, service and good ambience.
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ALAVITAPrice: Moderate• Italian• Boise
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4.8
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NICKVIP
Idaho •21 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
Great food! Wonderful Mother’s Day brunch with my wife and grandmother. Thanks again!
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Tupelo Honey - BoisePrice: Moderate• Comfort Food• Boise
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4.6
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Christina
Idaho •1 review
5.0
Dined on Apr 24, 2025
We had a Business team meeting/celebration and this was the most amazing place!!! I would recommend for all future meetings when we are in the area.
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The Melting Pot - BoisePrice: Very Expensive• Fondue• Boise
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4.5

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