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The Lively, Boise, ID

The Lively

4.5 (596)
$31 to $50
American
505 W Bannock St, Boise, ID 83702-5917

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • 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

  • Mother's Day Tea at The Lively

    $50.00 per person

    Prepaid

    May 10, 2025 only
    Enjoy an enchanting Saturday afternoon with our Lively Afternoon Tea on May 10th! This special Mother's Day edition of our monthly event features your choice of fine organic teas and a selection of handmade sweet and savory treats crafted by our culinary team. We will also have a build-your-own lemonade stand for the children. For our gluten-free guests, we offer a limited number of gluten-free tickets—please be sure to select this option when booking! Caviar and bottles of bubbly and champagne are available for pre-purchase and can be selected at booking as add-ons. Cocktails and other bottles are available a la carte during the event. Greet the weekend with family and friends in style in our bright, beautiful dining room. Tickets are limited and go quickly, so book today! *Children under the age of 3 do not require a ticket for this event, but please make a note in your reservation so we can seat you comfortably* This event is non-refundable.
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Menu

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

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What 596 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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Boise

    Romantic

  • Boise

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Lively offers a vibrant dining experience with "great atmosphere" and "amazing service." Guests praise the "beautiful food presentation" and "delicious desserts," particularly the "coffee and donuts" and "Basque cheesecake." While some dishes can be "too salty" or portions "small," the overall ambiance and exceptional staff make it a must-visit.

596 Reviews

  1. Nathan

    Boise5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    They seem to be out of multiple food options that night, especially desserts. The steak I had was amazing and so was the cheesecake though.

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  2. Stephanie

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food, drinks and service! We had family visiting and wowed them. They can't stop talking about the chocolate chip cookies.

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  3. Kristi

    Anchorage1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service. My only suggestion is to bring back the famous bolognese lasagna.

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  4. Claire VIP

    Los Angeles9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Lively has great ambiance and service. The food falls just short. The tenderloin was a little salty and overdone. Medium not medium rare. The bolognese was under seasoned and a little bland. The cocktails were good. With so many great new restaurants probably won’t go back.

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  5. Jeff

    Boise4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first visit to The Lively. What a truly incredible experience. From the moment we walked in until the final bite of dessert, everything was exquisite. Delicious food, wonderful service, delightful atmosphere. We will definitely be back!

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  6. Jennifer VIP

    San Diego101 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the venue! Very calming and elegant inside. Staff was amazing! Our waitress ….Mindy …(I believe) was phenomenal! I got the yellowtail appetizer. Although it was a beautiful presentation….i thought it was too sweet. Would have loved a bit of a kick. We ordered the raviolo to share pre dinner but neither of us liked it much. My friend got the chicken. She loved it. I got the bolognese. It fell short to me. Waitress was very kind and swapped out my dinner for the chicken. ALL OF THE FOOD PRESENTATION WAS BEAUTIFUL! Dessert was definitely the best! I got the coffee and donuts. Both were great….but the donuts reminded me of my mom’s homemade donuts! I could have finished by sharing 4-6 of those only OR JUST 4 donuts and a real coffee. The “coffee” part of the donut desert was yummy but too much for one person! I highly suggest sharing!!!! Overall a great experience! Again ….the staff was fantastic!!!!! Thanks for a wonderful evening. Looking forward to returning for an afternoon tea!!!!

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  7. Holly

    Boise1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The tea experience was phenomenol. They had caffeine and decafe choices and the small signature tea pieces were delicious and very filling. We enjoyed our time and server.

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  8. Dana

    Boise1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    we didn't have food so I can't accurately rate it! the review forced me to rate the food or I couldn't continue. drinks a really good but a bit 9ver priced I'd say comparatively- we've had drinks at a lot of places! service was good and fast!

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  9. Satvinder VIP

    Singapore12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food and drinks but the noise level was exceptionally high.

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  10. Duane

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a great place. Loved the staff. They are all proud of this place, and rightfully so!

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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 4.5 stars by 596 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
8:00 PM
Booked 11 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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