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The Lively, Boise, ID

The Lively

4.6 (608)
$31 to $50
American
505 W Bannock St, Boise, ID 83702-5917

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Continental
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (208) 209-5503
  • Website
    https://www.thelivelyboise.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Edward Higgins
  • Location
    505 W Bannock St, Boise, ID 83702-5917
  • Neighborhood
    Boise
  • Cross street
    5th and Bannock
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Sushi in the Speakeasy

    $150.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jul 2, 2025 only
    6:00 PM
    A unique six course sushi dinner with eye-opening sake pairings, curated by our Executive Chef Edward Higgins. Dinner begins at 6:00pm and is set in the exclusive Bar No. 40—The Lively's hidden Speakeasy! Seats are VERY LIMITED and the menu is different every time so don't miss your chance; BOOK NOW! Please note that this specialty meal is prepared with specific ingredients and techniques that cannot be altered to accommodate dietary restrictions or allergies. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. These tickets are also non-refundable.
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  • Sushi in the Speakeasy

    $150.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jul 16, 2025 only
    6:00 PM
    A unique six course sushi dinner with eye-opening sake pairings, curated by our Executive Chef Edward Higgins. Dinner begins at 6:00pm and is set in the exclusive Bar No. 40—The Lively's hidden Speakeasy! Seats are VERY LIMITED and the menu is different every time so don't miss your chance; BOOK NOW! Please note that this specialty meal is prepared with specific ingredients and techniques that cannot be altered to accommodate dietary restrictions or allergies. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. These tickets are also non-refundable.
    Sushi in the Speakeasy Photo

Menu

The Lively's menu was last updated on 2/1/2022.

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What 608 people are saying

The Lively reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Idaho

    Innovative

  • Idaho

    Good for groups

  • Idaho

    Great for fine wines

  • Idaho

    Good for special occasions

  • Idaho

    Lively

  • Idaho

    American

  • Boise

    Best Ambiance

  • Boise

    Innovative

  • Boise

    Good for groups

  • Boise

    Great for fine wines

  • Boise

    Romantic

  • Boise

    Good for special occasions

  • Boise

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Lively is renowned for its "elegant and peaceful dining area," coupled with "professional, graceful and very competent" service. Guests rave about the "incredible food, drinks and service," particularly highlighting the innovative cocktails and stellar dessert offerings. While some mention noise levels and portion sizes, many appreciate the ambiance and attentiveness, making it a "must visit" in Boise.
608 Reviews

  1. Allyce

    Idaho1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you for accommodating my dietary restrictions! :)
    The LivelyResponded 2 days ago
    Allyce, Thank you for trusting us to handle your restrictions, that level of attentiveness is something we take very seriously. I am happy to hear our team took good care of you and we hope to see you back soon! Be well, Myah Assistant General Manager

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  2. drew VIP

    Idaho1 review

    1.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    I know the reviews on the Lively have been mixed lately; the purpose of this review is to review their wine dinner in case you see it in the future are considering it they do wine dinners every few months post it on social media (one of the hot new local restaurant trends are “upscale” wine diners frequently paired with Wallaa Wallaa wineries). So here’s my “lively” review haha Apparently last night I was part of a miniature reality TV show didn’t know that’s what I was signing up for tonight thought it was going to be an upscale 5 course wine dinner with Long Shadow winery. The first dish/course was a “grilled” watermelon & feta “salad”. The first dish had me scratching my head arrives in this small Petri dish. I am sitting there scratching my head wondering Amuse Bouche or a salad? Little lost on that one The watermelon was not “grilled” at all despite what the description said which happened a few times during this dinner actually haha. Next course for the wine dinner was the pork and goat cheese triangoli. The triangoli was not cooked fully; the filling (pork was very dry) the sauce was flavorful was just a dallop. I liked the addition of the pistachios added a nice crunch to the pasta. The radicchio was the star of this course. Overall the dryness of the pork and the undercooked pasta robbed the course of what it could have been in terms of execution/flavor. Next course on our “mini” food menu haha was the roasted quail. The mini quail despite its small quantity was very flavorful with hints of cinnamon; I literally had one fork of hominy just on my plate pretty ridiculous. Next up was the Beef Tenderloin. The Beef tenderloin was cold and needed salt; I literally had one potato and one carrot on my plate despite it being described in the “plural” in the course description. For being a fine dining spot lot of technical misses like undercooked pasta, salt, and small portion sizes particularly on an upscale/$150 wine dinner. Last dish of the night was
    The LivelyResponded 2 days ago
    Drew, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. Honest feedback like yours is essential and helps us learn and improve. We care deeply about the quality of our food, service, and overall experience, especially during special events like our wine dinners. I'm sorry to hear that we missed the mark in several areas. It’s equally disappointing that no one checked in with your table during the evening to give you a chance to share your concerns in real time. I do appreciate the kind words you shared about your server and will make sure those are passed along. Be well, Myah Assistant General Manager

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  3. Katherine VIP

    Seattle / Eastern Washington16 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Flowing, gorgeous, elegant space, staffed by warm, kind, somewhat undertrained people dressed like they’re going grocery shopping on Saturday morning. Dinner was good not great, with the exception of the silken-textured potato bisque, savory Nonna’s meatballs, and heavenly fresh-baked dinner rolls.

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  4. Tanya

    Idaho6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve had much experience with afternoon tea experiences. There was one one type of finger sandwich, cucumber. The bread was getting stale and it had little flavor. I typically really enjoy cucumber sandwiches. The dessert cakes were also a little stale and not at all moist, as the should be, if fresh. I felt as though every had been left out too long. The overall quality was not worth the $50 per person and I had hoped for better.
    The LivelyResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Tanya, Thank you for joining us for our Afternoon Tea and for taking the time to share your experience. I'm sorry to hear that the food did not meet your expectations. We aim to provide both quality and value, and it’s clear we fell short during your visit. Your feedback is appreciated and has already prompted changes to improve the freshness and overall presentation of the items we serve. Afternoon Tea is something we take pride in, and I’m sorry we didn’t deliver the experience you had hoped for. Be well, Myah Assistant General Manager

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  5. Kathleen

    Idaho15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful anniversary dinner. Everything was perfect from the champagne on the house to the food to the great service. We always enjoy our experience at the Lively, it’s always exceptional. We had a lot of great food but our favorites are always the hamachi and steak tartar, so good!

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  6. Mariana

    Idaho2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was great as always! We had a great time for our anniversary dinner. We will be back soon!

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  7. Ignacio

    Idaho1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The place and food were great, just two big things, founded a piece of a plate on my chicken, and then while they filled my water they spilled it all over and never came to clean after.

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  8. Brian

    Seattle / Eastern Washington10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Elegant and peaceful dining area. Truly beautiful. Spacing of tables provides wonderful privacy. The service was professional, graceful and very competent. The food was amazing. Would definitely return. A must visit.

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  9. Wyatt VIP

    San Diego6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall, the restaurant was beautiful, but the food was very mid-range. Reminded me of going to an elevated version of The Henry, or Tommy Bahama.
    The LivelyResponded 2 days ago
    Wyatt, We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the space and truly appreciate your candid feedback. We're continually working to elevate both our menu and overall experience. With some exciting menu changes on the horizon, we hope you’ll give us another try. We would love the opportunity to leave a stronger impression on your next visit. Be well, Myah Assistant General Manager

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  10. Gabe VIP

    Los Angeles6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our group of four enjoyed the atmosphere, the ambiance and the attentive wait staff. The cocktails were innovative and scrumptious. We each ordered something different and shared our entrees. The food was very tasty. Our friends were celebrating their anniversary and it was a great experience for them.

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FAQs

The Lively offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (208) 209-5503.

The Lively is rated 4.6 stars by 608 OpenTable diners.

The Lively does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Lively

505 W Bannock St, Boise, ID 83702-5917

Additional information

  • Cross street
    5th and Bannock
  • Neighborhood
    Boise
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Continental
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Edward Higgins
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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