Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Idaho

OpenTable

Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for the best restaurants that are fit for foodies 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!

ALAVITA

4.9

4.9 (2430)

$30 and under

Italian

Boise

About the restaurant

ÀLAVITA is all about fresh pasta and local ingredients—from Agnolotti to Tortellini to Garganelli, Linguini to Pappardelle—created freshly every day using Northwest flour and local eggs. A restaurant whose name means “to life,” (Well actually two words– ‘alla’ ‘vita’ –that we put together to create one) ÀLAVITA is a great place for celebrating life with good friends and family alike. We offer craft cocktails, open kitchen and a warm, welcoming setting in the heart of Downtown Boise.

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Ellen

Dined 3 days ago

We had a great dinner tonight. Excellent drinks, food and service. The seafood dishes were fresh and delicious. Our server was friendly, fun, and attentive. We’ll definitely be back.

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4.9

4.9 (613)

$31 to $50

Global, International

Hailey

About the restaurant

Welcome To TUNDRA Restaurant. Join us for dinner Wednesday thru Sunday!!!

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LeeAnneVIP

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

Tundra is one of our favorite restaurants in the valley and our experience Thursday night was another one. Dawson is a fabulous server, the new chef is wonderful. Our meals were all outstanding as was the wine.

KIN

4.9

4.9 (610)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Boise

About the restaurant

Join us in our Wednesday through Saturday for our reservation-only five-course tasting menu, featuring a prix fixe meal with curated beverage pairings. The menu changes every five weeks and no course is ever repeated. The regular menu price is $115 per person, and the pairing is $40 per person. On Friday and Saturdays at 6:15 pm, we offer our standard menu, while the 9 pm service is known as Supper Club. Supper Club features an unpublished menu for $115, including beverage pairings.

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David

Dined on Dec 6, 2024

This is a special restaurant for Boise. It is as much art as dining. The creativity of the dishes, both in terms of their content and presentation is remarkable. So much thought and work must go into each menu… it’s a great experience worth the splurge. Highly recommend it.

Peaceful Belly Farm

4.9

4.9 (546)

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

Caldwell

About the restaurant

Join us and our cider maker Clay Erskine and our head chef Josie Erskine, for an incredible culinary experience. Situated in the sunny slopes of Caldwell, Idaho, we offer unique farm-to-table cuisine. We grow 20 acres of 800+ varieties of fruits, vegetables, and flowers as well as working with numerous local family farms to make all of this possible. We believe land that produces food is sacred and the hands that raise food are blessed. Unforgettable cuisine and over 10 delectable hard apple ciders made right here on our farm. Join us on our farm overlooking the Owyhee Mountains for a sustainable, exhilarating experience you'll want to recreate over and over again.

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Mary

Dined on Nov 24, 2024

I had an incredible experience at Peaceful Belly. The farm-to Fork concept truly shines with seasonal dishes that burst with freshness. The cozy rustic atmosphere just adds to the charm.

Ten/6

4.9

4.9 (212)

$31 to $50

Creole / Cajun / Southern

Coeur d'Alene

About the restaurant

The Ten/6 family would like to welcome everyone back to our Wonderland as we embark on creating our new home for all that are curious. We’ve spent four years planning the next chapter of our story, and we thank you for all the love and support from our community, we’re thrilled to announce we are open!

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 1 day ago

Our server was so patient and gave us great recommendations. Amazing decor and the food was amazing! This isn’t just a restaurant, it is an experience.

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.

TERROIR Bistro

4.8

4.8 (59)

$31 to $50

Comfort Food

Boise

About the restaurant

Enjoy seasonal sustainable cooking, from humanely raised farm ingredients

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Betsy

Dined 3 days ago

Wonderful classic bistro menu with a local twist using locally produced ingredients from nearby growers.

Candle in the Woods

4.7

4.7 (356)

$50 and over

Contemporary French / American

Coeur d'Alene

About the restaurant

Gournet wine and dinner experiences for discerning clientele.
12-14 course prix fixe dining experience, each course paired with wine from our award wining cellar.
Recipient of the prestigious North Idaho Life 5 Star Dining experience award (only 2nd ever presented)
Recipient of Spokane Culinary Guild "Best Private Dining" award
Winner People's Choice Chef's Battle Northwest
Winner Judge's Choice and People's Choice award - North Idaho Culinary Competition
Enjoy time in our Game room or near the fire pits in our outside patio in between courses - we welcome you to what has been described as one of the best dining experiences in the world.

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Andrea

Dined on Dec 14, 2024

This was a high scale dining experience. From the food, to the service, to the originality and entertainment value, we enjoyed the experience greatly. I’d recommend saving your money to go here at least once. It’s not your typical dining experience and worth the expense.

Acero Boards & Bottles

4.5

4.5 (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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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!

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