Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Idaho

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots 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!

Chandlers Steakhouse

4.9

4.9 (5520)

$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.

Top review

JoelVIP

Dined 1 day ago

A very pleasant experience. One issue with a dish which was resolved in a timely manner. Nice of the manager to comp the dish. Enjoyable atmosphere.

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Popular dish

classic chocolate soufflé

4.8

4.8 (62)

$31 to $50

European

Eagle

About the restaurant

Chef Franck Bacquet of Lille, France is a veteran in the kitchen. Along with his wife, Michele, they invite you into their home to enjoy their favorite European dishes in this warm and inviting atmosphere. What they have created is a complete dining experience, reminiscent of being in Paris. Enjoy fine art and even finer cuisine, served by the most professional service staff that could exist in America. Have a Chef or Michele browse the wine library and select a bottle or glass to accompany your meal. Bacquet's serves an entire experience, so much more than just a meal.

**For reservations over 6 or for special requests and accommodations, please call the restaurant at 208.577.6238.**

Boise Weekly's 2024 Best Chef, Franck Bacquet
Established 2018

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CindyVIP

Dined on May 28, 2025

Magnifique! We both enjoyed the Tuesday night special. Cooked to perfection, steamed to perfection, sauced to perfection.

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Experience

3-Course Prix Fixe Dinner $49

Experience

2-Course Prix Fixe Lunch $18

Vintage 61 Wine Bar & Kitchen

4.8

4.8 (381)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Meridian

About the restaurant

Join us on Wednesday July 9th @ 530 pm for the L'Ecole 4 course Wine Dinner. Price is $125 per person plus tax and tip. Please see our website for the details. Reservations Required
The restaurant will be closed to all reservations, other than the Wine dinner.
If you have any questions please call and ask for Lila. 208-258-3961

The Patio is Now Open !
Wood- Fired Pizza's available on Tuesday's and Wednesday's
Wine & Food Pairings on Thursday's only. Please follow us on Instagram or Google to see the Pairing details.

Music on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday nights. See our website for details.
Happy Hour Tuesday-Saturday---first hour and 1/2 we are open.
Dinner is served from 430 pm until 8:30pm Tuesday-Thursday and until 9pm Friday and Saturday. Beverages are available until closing time or when the last person is "kicked out".

If you would like to make a reservation for 6 + please call the restaurant.

Top review

Stacie

Dined 5 days ago

Such a great dining experience. Greeted by the owner upon arrival, we chose to sit on the patio and it did not disappoint. The live music was fantastic and the food was amazing. I highly recommend Vintage 61! Such a little gem in downtown Meridian!

lock stock and barrel

4.6

4.6 (2043)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

Boise

About the restaurant

Established in 1977. Known for fantastic Prime rib and steaks. All steaks aged and hand carved in house. Meals are all inclusive with your choice of sides and salads including the Soup & Salad bar. Full bar and extensive wine list.

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Anthony

Dined on Jun 24, 2025

To start with the salad bar is key, but you must watch that you don’t overindulge for your entree. Had the NY steak. Nothing like a Double R Ranch steak to entice your tastebuds. How can you not get the loaded baked potato? It’s Idaho! Cocktail, a Maker’s ManHat, as usual, made to perfection. Lock, Stock and Barrel roll yourself out the door until next time. LSB should be a staple on your Boise culinary list.

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Popular dish

Dry Aged New York Strip

Acero Boards & Bottles

4.6

4.6 (321)

$30 and under

Italian

Boise

About the restaurant

Acero Bottles & Boards is now open!
Whether you're looking for your new favorite lunch spot, a special date night, or the best happy hour in town, Acero has you covered. Our specialities include our unique bruschetta boards, upscale flatbreads, and broad selection of craft cocktails, unique wines, and crisp draft beer. WIth a large selection of quality, shareable plates, there is something on the menu for everyone to enjoy.

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Matthew

Dined 3 days ago

Acero is a great place to meet friends to try many different things and have great time. The vibe was relaxed and the food was wonderful. Loren was friendly and kept the courses coming. Highlights were the Fresno chili bisque and the shaved prime flatbread. We will be back to try more of the menu.

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4.5

4.5 (14)

$30 and under

Speakeasy

Downtown

About the restaurant

Welcome to Ampersand, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Boise, Idaho. An intimate space, perched on the 14th floor, Ampersand offers an exclusive experience with sweeping views of the majestic foothills, downtown Boise and its beautiful capital building. Access is exclusively granted through our attentive staff, ensuring a private and elevated experience for each guest. Whether you're seeking a romantic night of conversation, a connection with new friends, or a taste of Idaho's finest spirits, Ampersand is the place where stories are shared, connections are made, and memories are crafted Our bar program is as unique as our space. There is no menu—each drink is custom-tailored to your tastes and preferences, ensuring every experience is perfectly crafted for you.
AMPERSAND is accepting reservations of up to 4 guests online, for larger parties - book reservations by calling the restaurant. Reservations made separately in an attempt to exceed this limit will not be seated together.

Top review

Craig

Dined on Jun 15, 2025

Great drinks, view, ambience and bartender! We had a fantastic evening

Pig Latin - Eagle

4.3

4.3 (248)

$31 to $50

Latin American

Eagle

About the restaurant

Born from a shared love of margaritas and a belief that tacos always make sense. Pig Latin is equal parts exploration and discovery. You'll experience both familiar and new flavors that all lead back to rich Latin culture interpreted by curious American travelers.

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Sylvia

Dined 7 days ago

Everything was delicious and the ambience is beautiful.

Gretchen's

4.1

4.1 (251)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Sun Valley

About the restaurant

Adjacent to the Sun Valley Lodge lobby, Gretchen's and The Duchin Lounge provide an exceptional dining experience. Breakfast served in Gretchen's 7AM to 11 AM, Lunch served in The Duchin Lounge 11 AM to 5 PM, no reservations required, and Dinner served from 5 PM to 9 PM. Hope to see you soon!

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DawnVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Beautiful spot outdoor setting and views were great! Location in sun valley is fantastic

Boiada Brazilian Grill - Coeur d'Alene

4.1

4.1 (34)

$31 to $50

Brazilian

Coeur d'Alene

About the restaurant

As soon as you step through the doors of Boiada Brazilian Grill, you know that you’ve found a unique place to dine. Our steakhouse, or “churrascaria’, is unique in the way it serves meals. You will be served by our gaúchos who carve the meats right at your table, in an all-you-can-eat Brazilian style full rodizio. You will enjoy our fresh market table

It is our goal to bring you a truly Brazilian experience with the traditional all-Rodizio style of dining that's popular in our home country. There are more than a 14 varieties of meat with a number of different cuts of each, and the salad buffet features more than 40 items. Meat servers carve the meat you choose right at your table, ensuring you get exactly what you like.

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Amy

Dined on Jun 10, 2025

The food was really good. Meat was fresh off the grill, we joked about burning our mouth. Not pre cooked and kept warm. Great selection and the best grilled pineapple! The salad bar had tons of selections and the hot bar had the most delicious stew. Nice decor, we felt a little underdressed. Make a little effort with your outfit. A/C was not blasting which is a plus, although 93 outside. Very good experience and we will go again.

Riverside Grill

3.9

3.9 (290)

$30 and under

American

Boise

About the restaurant

Our full service and locally sourced restaurant is open daily from 6:00am—11:00pm. Breakfast is offered from 6:00am—11:00am Monday through Friday, with our signature breakfast buffet, a menu of freshly prepared breakfast choices and a full coffee and espresso bar featuring locally roasted Dawson Taylor coffee. Our all-day menu is available from 11:00am—11:00pm and offers a selection of delicious sandwiches , soups, salads, pastas, small plated appetizers and entrees. We gladly accommodate those with food allergies and sensitivities and offer an assortment of gluten free options.

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Shane

Dined on May 18, 2025

Nice relaxing atmosphere, quiet and convenient for the family.

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