Guidebook for Boise
Food Scene
This has to be one of the coolest restaurants I've ever been too. It's on the higher price point but the food, service + ambiance is incredible. It's worth the jaunt from the house.
160 locals recommend
Barbacoa Grill
276 Bobwhite CtThis has to be one of the coolest restaurants I've ever been too. It's on the higher price point but the food, service + ambiance is incredible. It's worth the jaunt from the house.
Java Hyde Park
1612 N 13th StI great cup of coffee + friendly staff. Our neighborhood favorite.
If you have a hankering for Mexican food, Casa Mexico is our neighborhood favorite. Kids eat for 1.95 on Sundays!. $$
7 locals recommend
Casa Mexico
1605 N 13th StIf you have a hankering for Mexican food, Casa Mexico is our neighborhood favorite. Kids eat for 1.95 on Sundays!. $$
Both kid friendly + amazing food. FORK is a restaurant we frequent often. A bloody mary bar on Saturdays and the best rosemary fries in town. $$-$$$.
146 locals recommend
Fork
199 N 8th StBoth kid friendly + amazing food. FORK is a restaurant we frequent often. A bloody mary bar on Saturdays and the best rosemary fries in town. $$-$$$.
This restaurant has the best brunch and great atmosphere. I recommend this for any meal. Service is always great and located right in the middle of downtown.
66 locals recommend
Red Feather Lounge
246 N 8th StThis restaurant has the best brunch and great atmosphere. I recommend this for any meal. Service is always great and located right in the middle of downtown.
Pile on the great food and live music. Located close to the house this restaurant is great for a beer and plate of American food.
North Hollow Lane
North Hollow LanePile on the great food and live music. Located close to the house this restaurant is great for a beer and plate of American food.
Lulu's Pizza
2594 N Bogus Basin RdWhat's better than neighborhood pizza + sushi?
Caffè Capri
2596 N Bogus Basin RdAllen will make you the best coffee in town.
A great neighborhood restaurant with a killer beet salad and excellent martini's. Outdoor seating is a must in the summer.
North 13th Street
North 13th StreetA great neighborhood restaurant with a killer beet salad and excellent martini's. Outdoor seating is a must in the summer.
Burritos and beers. A neighborhood sports bar that's fun and laid back. 1.00 taco's on Thursday's are a must (homemade flour tortilla's too!)
50 locals recommend
Parrilla Grill
1512 N 13th StBurritos and beers. A neighborhood sports bar that's fun and laid back. 1.00 taco's on Thursday's are a must (homemade flour tortilla's too!)
Great outdoor seating overlooking the Grove, great drinks, menu + service.
11 locals recommend
Lucky Fins Seafood Grill - Boise
801 W Main StGreat outdoor seating overlooking the Grove, great drinks, menu + service.
If you like tequila, you'll love Matador. In the heart of downtown with outdoor seating available. They do not take reservations and if it's packed the wait is around 45 min.
39 locals recommend
The Matador
3690 E Monarch Sky LnIf you like tequila, you'll love Matador. In the heart of downtown with outdoor seating available. They do not take reservations and if it's packed the wait is around 45 min.
A great local hangout in historic Hyde Park. Great outdoor seating and I recommend the beet salad.
70 locals recommend
13th Street Pub and Grill
1520 N 13th StA great local hangout in historic Hyde Park. Great outdoor seating and I recommend the beet salad.
A great location for gourmet eats + craft cocktails. Sit outside by the stone gas fireplaces and maybe you'll run into someone famous...this is the hotel where they stay.
61 locals recommend
Modern Hotel
1314 W Grove StA great location for gourmet eats + craft cocktails. Sit outside by the stone gas fireplaces and maybe you'll run into someone famous...this is the hotel where they stay.
Everything Else
A great hike over the hill from the house. From the park you can walk through historic Hyde Park and enjoy coffee, restaurants, ice cream parlors and more.
232 locals recommend
Camel's Back Park
27 Heron StA great hike over the hill from the house. From the park you can walk through historic Hyde Park and enjoy coffee, restaurants, ice cream parlors and more.
Crane Creek Country Club + golf course is just a few blocks away. The course is beautiful and they have all the amenities you need. Tennis, swimming pool, golf, work out etc..
Crane Creek Road
Crane Creek RoadCrane Creek Country Club + golf course is just a few blocks away. The course is beautiful and they have all the amenities you need. Tennis, swimming pool, golf, work out etc..
Daniel D. Ririe, M.D.
190 E Bannock StJust in case...
Idaho State Capitol Building
700 W Jefferson StState Capitol site seeing
Boise Convention & Visitors Bureau
1101 W Front StConvention Center on the Grove
A quick drive to the ski hill. The base is just around the corner and about 30 min up the lower lodge. Night skiing is also a great option if you didn't get enough during the day.
174 locals recommend
Bogus Basin Recreation Area
2600 N Bogus Basin RdA quick drive to the ski hill. The base is just around the corner and about 30 min up the lower lodge. Night skiing is also a great option if you didn't get enough during the day.
Idaho State Liquor Store
1734 W State StJust in case...
Shopping
Rite Aid
1515 W State StRite-Aid is close if you need a drugstore
Essentials
Albertsons
1650 W State StGroceries...a straight shot down the street.
Trader Joe's
300 S Capitol BlvdWe all know about Trader Joes!
Local Co-op with great deli, organic foods, gifts and food bar.
111 locals recommend
Boise Co-op North End
888 W Fort StLocal Co-op with great deli, organic foods, gifts and food bar.
Sightseeing
Have some time for a walk?. Kathryn Albertsons Park is stunning year around. Foot traffic only and sorry, no dogs allowed.
72 locals recommend
Kathryn Albertson Park
1001 S Americana BlvdHave some time for a walk?. Kathryn Albertsons Park is stunning year around. Foot traffic only and sorry, no dogs allowed.
Great family spot for swimming, paddle boarding, bike riding and just hanging out. Acres + acres of water holes and beaches to soak up the sun.
Whitewater Park Blvd
Great family spot for swimming, paddle boarding, bike riding and just hanging out. Acres + acres of water holes and beaches to soak up the sun.
Arts & Culture
Knitting Factory Boise
416 S 9th StConcert venue