Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Boise

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots in Boise? 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

4.8

4.8 (5341)

$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.
***Construction Update***
Road work has resumed, restricting access to Chandlers from Grove and 10th. We will continue to provide complimentary valet service, accessible via 10th from Front St. The Parking Garage will remain open if you prefer to self park.

Top review

Raul

Dined 3 days ago

We’ve been dining at Chandlers for 5 years now. It is every bit as outstanding as it was the first time we were here. That speaks volumes! We will be clients forever. Food quality, cocktails quality, service quality, entertainment quality are unmatched. You pay for what you get as the saying goes. Chandlers is worth the value!

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Popular dish

classic chocolate soufflé

Vintage 61 Wine Bar & Kitchen

4.8

4.8 (314)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Meridian

About the restaurant

CHRISTMAS EVE RESERVATIONS--PLEASE CALL THE RESTAURANT FOR AVAILABILITY

Don't forget to make your Special Event Reservations for the Holidays.
We now feature Black Canyon Ranch Elk and Brown Family Bison.

Wednesday & Thursday nights we offer Wine and Food Pairings that change each week. Please follow us on Instagram for details.
Music inside on Thursday and Saturday nights 630-830 pm. Please check out the Events page on our Website for specific performers.
Happy Hour Tuesday-Saturday---first two hours we are open.
Dinner is served until 8pm 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.

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Kristy

Dined 1 day ago

The food was amazing. It’s a very nice quiet environment for dinner. The service is really really good. I took a very good friend to dinner and I think I will take my husband next time! Really nice and impressive.

Ling & Louie's Asian Bar and Grill-Boise

4.8

4.8 (209)

$30 and under

Asian

Boise

About the restaurant

In addition to being voted "Boise's Best" Asian Fusion and Gluten Free Restaurant in 2024. Ling & Louie's Asian Bar and Grill offers a fun and unique dining experience, perfect for those seeking Modern Asian Cuisine with American Flair. Our chefs blend traditional Asian cooking techniques with innovative approaches to deliver bold, crave-worthy flavors inspired by Chinese, Thai, Japanese, and American cuisine. From wok-fired dishes to fusion-inspired favorites, there's something for every palate.

With a lively atmosphere, a creative bar menu, and friendly service, Ling & Louie's offers signature cocktails, craft beers, and hand-selected wines that perfectly complement our dishes. Whether you're joining us for Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour, or our exciting Weekend Brunch, Ling & Louie's redefines the expectations for an Asian restaurant experience.

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Daniel

Dined on Dec 6, 2024

Sushi was fresh and flavorful, lettuce wraps were amazing and the staff couldn’t be any friendlier.

Roghani's Restaurant at Chateau des Fleurs

4.7

4.7 (797)

$31 to $50

French

Eagle

About the restaurant

Roghani’s Restaurant at Chateau des Fleurs draws upon flavor profiles from around the world: focusing on old-world traditional French and European cuisine, with subtle Eastern and Persian influences. All food served in our restaurant is made from scratch in our kitchen using locally sourced Idaho produce whenever possible. Fresh dining and an artful ambiance make Roghani's a truly one-of-a-kind, well-rounded dining experience that will continue to enthrall you long after the last bite.

Enjoy our house wine from our family's private wine label, Roghani Vineyards (Snake River Valley) or allow staff to suggest one of our hand-selected wines from around the world.

Top review

Taryn

Dined 1 day ago

My fourth time for tea. This time I brought my husband. Everything was beautiful, delicious and a great memory. I love this place!!

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Love and Passion Chicken Marsala

4.7

4.7 (1499)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Boise

About the restaurant

Here at Anderson Reserve you can expect a unique one of a kind dining experience. Located inside a beautiful barn in Sweet Idaho you'll experience Fine Country Dining at its best. Built and managed by a family of butchers, the Anderson family is dedicated to continuing the family tradition of providing the highest quality of USDA Prime Dry Aged meats available. Come experience the most flavorful menu in Idaho paired with some of the finest wines and beers from Idaho and around the globe. Follow us on social media for menu and live music updates!

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Haily

Dined 7 days ago

Such an amazing time! We will be back! The food was amazing!

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Popular dish

Andersons Wedge Salad

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Glazed Brussel Sprouts

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USDA Prime Filet Mignon

Fork - Boise

4.6

4.6 (4235)

$30 and under

American

Boise

About the restaurant

Fork - Boise offers cuisine inspired from the Northwest region using the finest and freshest locally sourced seasonal ingredients. Fork also offers hand-crafted cocktails, a large selection of regional beers and award winning wine list in a rustic yet very warm, welcoming setting. Fork is open for lunch and dinner daily and offers brunch Saturday and Sunday.

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Lisa

Dined 2 days ago

Absolutely top notch! The asparagus fries were outstanding, the tomato and grilled cheese fondue was out of this world, and the butter cake - Heaven on a plate.

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Popular dish

House Salad

Popular dish

Tomato Basil Fondue & Grilled Cheese

Tupelo Honey - Boise

4.6

4.6 (1942)

$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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Tyler

Dined 1 day ago

Good drinks. Great food. Beautiful downtown overlook.

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Experience

Holiday Brunch

Experience

Hoot & Holler Happy Hour

Jakers Bar and Grill - Meridian

4.4

4.4 (302)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

Meridian

About the restaurant

***Please contact the restaurant if you are unable to make a reservation online at (208) 288-0898.***

At Jakers every occasion is a celebration. We welcome you to a comfortable family dinner, an intimate dinner for two, or to meet a group of friends for Happy Hour in our bar. Please contact the restaurant for large party reservations.
We have an extensive menu specializing in the highest quality Hand Cut Steaks, Seafood, Charbroiled Sirloin Burgers, Sandwiches and Fun Food. Our Drink Menu features Margaritas, 3oz Martinis, 9oz. wine pours, as well as Fun Signature Cocktails. We have wines by the Glass and a nice selection of Draft and Bottled Beer. There is a Smart Plate Menu with smaller portions and lower prices. Jakers has Kids Menus packed with fun activities as well as both Vegetarian and Gluten Free menus.

Top review

DwightVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Dining at Jakers is always great. It was a bit busy this week end with the Christmas party season so the service was a bit slow but they did the best they could. We enjoy the restaurant and will of course be back

Lucky Fins - Meridian

4.4

4.4 (285)

$30 and under

Seafood

Boise

About the restaurant

Welcome to Lucky Fins Grill | Meridian! Please note that we reserve a large portion of our restaurant for walk ins only, please contact us directly with any questions about availability.

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Dawn

Dined 1 day ago

We enjoyed our dinner after some Christmas shopping. The staff was very friendly! Thank you!

Acero Boards & Bottles

4.4

4.4 (278)

$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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Kathleen

Dined 4 days ago

It was such a fun place to meet for a late lunch/happy hour. The ambiance was great, not too loud. The food and wine were good too.

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