Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Idaho

OpenTable

Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that have the most vibrant bar scenes 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!

Acero Boards & Bottles

4.7

4.7 (309)

$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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Renee

Dined 7 days ago

We made reservations at Acero for a retirement celebration. We had amazing service throughout the afternoon, and the food was top notch. To top it off they even came out with a special dessert to celebrate our co-worker's retirement. I will continue to come back to Acero!

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Trillium Kitchen + Cocktails

4.6

4.6 (718)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Boise

About the restaurant

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.

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Julie

Dined on Apr 20, 2025

I made reservation at Trillium to have a special Lunch after church on Easter Sunday. This was a first visit for our party of 5. EVERYTHING about our Lunch was SO WONDERFUL! The food was EXCELLENT! Everyone loved their dishes, and THANK YOU for generous portions! We had such a lovely experience, the decor is very classy, and the vibe is relaxed, fun. We loved the open kitchen, and service was great. We will be back to try Dinner! --Julie

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Popular dish

Filet Mignon

Popular dish

Beef + Portobello Stroganoff

Experience

Primer Hours

Rupert's at Hotel McCall

4.6

4.6 (1496)

$31 to $50

Northwest

McCall

About the restaurant

At Rupert’s we strive to offer fresh, honest, clean, simple, good value food. James Beard Nominated Chef Gary Kucy places a focus on flavor with quality ingredients and a fondness toward ethnic flavors of the Southwest, Asia, and Mediterranean. Located in the center of town, directly opposite Payette Lake, Rupert's has wonderful views from the patio and dining room.

The service and style in the Rupert’s dining room follows the style in the kitchen. Complementing the cuisine with great value and high quality, Rupert’s offers an extensive wine list, great draft beer selection and full cocktail bar. Our ever changing wine list represents great wines and winemakers from the Northwest and beyond.

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Jim

Dined on Apr 20, 2025

Excellent in every respect! Four of us went for Easter dinner, and we’ll be back.

Tupelo Honey - Boise

4.6

4.6 (1977)

$30 and under

Comfort Food

Boise

About the restaurant

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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LeahVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Lily is the BEST and Molly took great care of us! Perfect experience as always!

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Experience

Derby Tasting Dinner

Experience

Hoot & Holler Happy Hour

Red Feather Lounge

4.5

4.5 (1086)

$30 and under

Contemporary French / American

Boise

About the restaurant

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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Randy

Dined on Apr 19, 2025

Great beer list and excellent dinner food (Korean chicken sandwich, lounge burger, fries), very reasonable price, nice atmosphere. We will return!

XVIII

4.5

4.5 (52)

$31 to $50

Cocktail Bar

Idaho Falls

About the restaurant

Situated in an upscale yet rustic environment in the basement of downtown's Oddfellows Building.

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Sue

Dined on Apr 11, 2025

Perfect place for a quick cocktail before dinner, a full dinner, or a small party to share appetizers. Lovely atmosphere and great service.

Tiner's Alley

4.4

4.4 (20)

$30 and under

Pub

Boise

About the restaurant

On the back alley of the hotel, beyond the sparkle of the Avery restaurant, the more adventurous can imbibe against the backdrop of Boise’s oldest Brunswick bar at Tiner’s Alley. From happy hour to late-night, warm up with a game of pool by the fireplace and enjoy expertly crafted cocktails and a menu of elevated English pub favorites. Valet is service is available for $10 flat fee, per car.

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BrittneyVIP

Dined on Feb 14, 2025

The crispy Brussels sprouts are the best in town in my opinion. They drink menu is the same as the Avery and I’m not mad about it. Will be coming back for sure.

Pig Latin - Eagle

4.4

4.4 (174)

$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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TamiVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Everything was great except, the steak filet was no longer on the menu and that was the reason we were going there to eat. Otherwise good!

AMPERSAND

4.4

4.4 (13)

$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.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Mar 16, 2025

Intimate experience with an amazing view. Each cocktail was meticulously created per taste of person at table. Each cocktail was an experience and enjoyed.

Kona Grill - Boise

3.5

3.5 (2281)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Meridian

About the restaurant

Welcome to Kona Grill in The Village at Meridian.
Kona Grill is a classic American Grill with great steak and seafood - complemented by the best choice of sushi and margaritas at any grill in America. Kona Grill features a global menu of contemporary American favorites, award-winning sushi, and specialty craft cocktails in a polished, casual atmosphere. From brunch & lunch to dinner & happy hour, the restaurant offers a range of freshly prepared dishes from the grill, seasonal menu items and fan-favorite dishes across all dayparts. Kona Grill offers both indoor and outdoor patio dining at all its locations, $3, $6, $9 happy hour offered weekdays & NEW weekend brunch, guided by a passion for quality food and exceptional service.

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Haley

Dined 2 days ago

Dinner at Kona Grill was great. The food was excellent and management was very welcoming. Everything came out at the perfect time. We went on a date night and I never felt rushed or like I was sitting for too long. It was great! The chocolate brownie and ice cream is my favorite dessert! The potstickers were good and the sushi was excellent. Over a really great experience !

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Experience

Taste of Kona: 3-Course Prix Fixe Menu

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