The Lively

Name: The Lively
Address: 505 W Bannock St, Boise, ID, United States, 83702-5917
Telephone: (208) 209-5503
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (610)

$31 to $50

American

505 W Bannock St, Boise, ID 83702-5917

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2 people

Jul 4, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 3 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

*SOLD OUT* Sushi in the Speakeasy
$150.00 per person
Prepaid
Jul 16, 2025 only
6:00 PM
*This event is currently sold out. Please call the restaurant to be put on our waitlist.* A unique multi-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.
Afternoon Tea at The Lively
$50.00 per person
Prepaid
Jul 19, 2025 only
Enjoy an enchanting Saturday afternoon with our Lively Afternoon Tea on July 19th! This special event features your choice of fine organic teas from Smith Teamaker and a selection of handmade sweet and savory treats crafted by our culinary team. 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! This event is non-refundable.

What 610 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
4.7Service
4.9Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Lively offers an "elegant and peaceful dining area" with attentive service and delicious food. Standout dishes include "silken-textured potato bisque" and savory meatballs. However, some guests noted "technical misses" and small portions. Overall, it's a "wonderful atmosphere" with "amazing cocktails" and a great spot for special occasions.

610 Reviews

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Daniel
Idaho1 review
2.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service was great amazing, food was good but the portion sizes were way too small. My steak was not worth the price for how much I received.
The LivelyResponded 4 days ago
Daniel, Thank you so much for the kind words about our service. It truly means a lot to our team and I will be sure to pass the compliment to your server. I’m sorry to hear the portion size didn’t quite meet your expectations. We do have some cuts on our menu in the 8 to 10-ounce range but also offer larger options like our côte de boeuf, which can range from 1 to 3 pounds. I’ll be working with our team to make sure we’re helping guests find the right cut to match what they’re looking for. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, and we hope to welcome you back soon. Cheers, Myah Carrier Assistant General Manager
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Karena
Idaho2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The wine pairing with the food courses were amazing.
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Allyce
Idaho1 review
5.0
Dined on June 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thank you for accommodating my dietary restrictions! :)
The LivelyResponded on June 12, 2025
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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drew VIP
Idaho1 review
1.0
Dined on June 12, 2025
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 on June 12, 2025
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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Katherine VIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington16 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
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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Tanya
Idaho6 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
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 on June 12, 2025
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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Kathleen
Idaho15 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
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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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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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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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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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 610 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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