We will all be diving deep into the best restaurants in Boise together over the next few minutes. Our only real goal is to make it easy to figure out where to eat some great food near you as quickly as we can.
Organizing this into the best Boise restaurants of all flavors and varieties seems like the best way to proceed. For that reason there will be many different sections that discuss a wide variety of great places to eat all kinds of foods like Italian, steak houses, Mexican, Chinese, sushi, more types of Asian, American, Indian, BBQ, Greek, Mediterranean, seafood, pizza, burgers, buffets, vegan restaurants and other healthy food choices.
Contents
- 1 Best Italian Restaurants in Boise
- 2 Best Steak Houses
- 3 Mexican Restaurants Near You
- 4 Best Chinese & Asian Food
- 5 Best Spots For Sushi
- 6 Indian Restaurants In Your Area
- 7 American Restaurants
- 8 Yummy BBQ
- 9 French Restaurants
- 10 Greek & Mediterranean Food
- 11 Our Favorite Seafood Restaurants
- 12 Where To Eat Pizza
- 13 The Top Burgers & Fries
- 14 Best Buffets Near You
- 15 Vegan Restaurants
- 16 More Healthy Food Options
- 17 Breakfast & Brunch Spots
- 18 Bakeries & Desserts
- 19 Donuts
- 20 Ice Cream Shops
- 21 Cafes
- 22 Smoothies & Juices
- 23 Cocktail Bars
- 24 Breweries & Sports Bars
- 25 Enjoy Eating at the Best Boise Restaurants
After those have all been covered it will be time to pivot to breakfast and brunch spots, bakeries, desserts, donuts and ice cream shops. And we will try to wrap this all up with drinks like cafes, smoothies, juices, cocktail bars, breweries, and sports bars.
Be sure to check out our Boise restaurant map at the end to help you get a better lay of the land. We tried to link to their home pages or social media when possible so that you can order delivery or take out online if you are ready to eat now.
We have written many other local food guides for cities in the Southwest on our site which you can look through there.
Best Italian Restaurants in Boise
The best Boise Italian restaurants would be:
- Luciano’s Italian Restaurant at 11 N Orchard St
- ALAVITA at 807 W Idaho St
- Romio’s Greek & Italian Restaurant at 8125 W Fairview Ave
- Gino’s Italian Ristorante-Bar at 3015 W McMillan Rd #108, Meridian
- il Sugo Italian Kitchen at 1407 W McMillan Rd #130, Meridian
- Papa Murphy’s | Take ‘N’ Bake Pizza at 2707 S 10th Ave South, Caldwell
- Olive Garden Italian Restaurant at 16401 N Marketplace Blvd, Nampa
- Italianesque at 1228 N Galleria Dr, Nampa
We also have a pizza list coming up soon if that is the info you are after.
Best Steak Houses
These great local steak houses won’t disappoint:
- Chandlers Prime Steaks & Fine Seafood at 981 W Grove St
- Ruth’s Chris Steak House at 800 W Main St #110
- Lock Stock & Barrel at 1100 W Jefferson St
- Texas Roadhouse at 3801 E Fairview Ave, Meridian
- Kahootz Steak & Alehouse at 1603 N Main St, Meridian
- Indian Creek Steakhouse at 711 Main St, Caldwell
- Stewart’s Bar And Grill at 2805 Blaine St, Caldwell
- Outback Steakhouse at 2011 W Karcher Rd, Nampa
Mexican Restaurants Near You
Any of these Mexican restaurants should have all the burritos, tacos, and nachos that you desire:
- Chapala Mexican Restaurant at 1201 S Vista Ave
- Casa Mexico at 1605 N 13th St B
- Coa de Jima at 615 W Main St
- Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant at 3223 E Louise Dr #108, Meridian
- El Tenampa Mexican Grill & Cantina at 906 N Main St, Meridian
- Mi Pueblito Mexican Cafe at 2621 S 10th Ave # 104, Caldwell
- La Cocina at 417 N 5th Ave, Caldwell
- Alondra’s Restaurant at 515 3rd St S, Nampa
- Dos Caminos Mexican Restaurant at 908 3rd St S, Nampa
Best Chinese & Asian Food
Some of our favorite eateries with Chinese and other Asian food would be:
- Yen Ching Restaurant at 305 N 9th St
- P.F. Chang’s at 391 S 8th St
- Guang Zhou Restaurant at 7609 W Overland Rd
- Joy Garden at 2951 E Overland Rd #125, Meridian
- Ling & Louie’s Asian Bar and Grill at 3210 E Louise Dr, Meridian
- Jade Garden Restaurant at 1514 Caldwell Blvd, Nampa
Best Spots For Sushi
For the best sushi in your area head to:
- Yoi Tomo Sushi and Grill at 405 S Capitol Blvd
- Sushi Ya Boise at 8915 W Overland Rd
- Shogun Sushi at 3640 S Findley Ave
- Shige Express at 520 S Meridian Rd # 90, Meridian
- Sushi Shack at 77 E Idaho Ave, Meridian
- Shi Sushi and spirits at 521 Main St, Caldwell
- Sushi Sushi at 16734 N Marketplace Blvd, Nampa
- Superb Sushi Thai Fusion at 2306 12th Ave Rd, Nampa
Indian Restaurants In Your Area
You will find some delicious curries at the best Indian restaurants near you:
- Madhuban Indian Cuisine at 6930 W State St
- Taj Mahal Homestyle Indian and Pakistani Cuisine at 150 N 8th St 222
- Bombay Grill at 928 W Main St
- Spice Indian Cuisine at 3223 E Louise Dr #106, Meridian
American Restaurants
Want to sample some great American food? If so then go to:
- Fork at 199 N 8th St
- Bittercreek Alehouse at 246 N 8th St
- Eddie’s Restaurant at 7067 W Overland Rd
- Yard House at 3693 E Longwing Ln #140, Meridian
- Grant’s Neighborhood Grill at 1835 W Cherry Ln, Meridian
- Grit 2C at 212 S Kimball Ave, Caldwell
- Brick 29 Bistro at 320 11th Ave S #300, Nampa
- Cracker Barrel Old Country Store at 16853 N Marketplace Blvd, Nampa
Yummy BBQ
There will be great slow cooked meats at these BBQ restaurants:
- Neighbor Tim’s BBQ & Catering at 7802 W Goddard Rd
- Magnificent Garden at 980 N Milwaukee St
- Saint Lawrence Gridiron at 705 W Bannock St
- BBQ4LIFE at 930 S Vista Ave
- Brother Brown Bar-B-Q at 1118 W Idaho St
- R&R BBQ at 150 N 8th St
- Smoke & Thyme at 701 W Fulton St
- Goodwood Barbecue Company at 1140 N Eagle Rd, Meridian
- Mongolian BBQ at 1123 Caldwell Blvd, Nampa
French Restaurants
Some of the top places to try French food in this city are:
- The Crêperie Cafe at 7709 W Overland Rd #130
- Tipsy Chef Cafe at 979 S Progress Ave, Meridian
- Mr. V’s Family Restaurant at 407 N 10th Ave, Caldwell
- Shari’s Cafe and Pies at 1807 Caldwell Blvd, Nampa
Greek & Mediterranean Food
Our favorite Greek & Mediterranean meals can be found at:
- Gyro Shack at 9056 W Emerald St
- Tarbush Kitchen at 5749 W Overland Rd
- Zullee Mediterranean Grill at 3243 E Village Dr #130, Meridian
- Grit 2C at 212 S Kimball Ave, Caldwell
Our Favorite Seafood Restaurants
Lobster, crab, fish and more are all available at the best seafood restaurants in your area:
- Lucky Fins Boise at 801 W Main St
- Fresh Off the Hook at 507 N Milwaukee St
- Anthony’s Restaurant – Boise at 959 W Front St
- Land Ocean Restaurant Meridian at 2902 N Eagle Rd, Meridian
- Epi’s A Basque Restaurant at 1115 N Main St, Meridian
- Pollos y Mariscos El Guero at 1204 12th Ave S, Nampa
- Mariscos El Viejon at 1125 Caldwell Blvd, Nampa
Where To Eat Pizza
You aren’t lacking for options but we think the best pizza places in Boise are:
- Guido’s original NY Style pizzeria downtown at 235 N 5th St
- The Front Door Taphouse at 105 S 6th St
- Idaho Pizza Company at 1677 S Broadway Ave
- Margherita Pizza at 3223 E Louise Dr, Meridian
- Flying Pie Pizzaria- Meridian at 601 S Main St, Meridian
- Garbonzo’s Pizza at 1312 E Homedale Rd, Caldwell
- Extreme Pizza Caldwell at 111 S 7th Ave, Caldwell
- Messenger Pizza at 1224 1st St S, Nampa
- Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza at 16375 N Merchant Way # 170, Nampa
Of course you can also find great pizza near you at many of the spots in our Italian restaurants list.
The Top Burgers & Fries
Who doesn’t like a good burger and french fries:
- Burger Belly at 1079 S Broadway Ave
- Bad Boy Burgers at 815 S Vista Ave
- Boise Fry Company at 204 N Capitol Blvd
- Big Jud’s Meridian at 3030 E Overland Rd #100, Meridian
- Main Street Burger at 1615 N Main St, Meridian
- Hamburger Connection at 423 S 10th Ave, Caldwell
- Gem In & Out at 322 Cleveland Blvd, Caldwell
- The Habit Burger Grill at 16291 N Marketplace Blvd, Nampa
- Five Guys at 16387 N Marketplace Blvd, Nampa
Best Buffets Near You
Heading to one of the best buffets is a good way to get variety:
- Chuck-A-Rama Buffet at 7901 W Overland Rd
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill at 8460 W Emerald St
- City Buffet at 2102 Caldwell Blvd. Ste 104. Nampa
Vegan Restaurants
We think the best Boise vegetarian and vegan restaurants are:
- High Note Cafe at 225 N 5th St
- 208 Pho & Vegan at 808 W Fort St
- Wild Root at 276 N 8th St
More Healthy Food Options
For more healthy food try out:
- Rise & Grind Nutrition at 211 S 6th St
- Nourish at 2475 S Apple St # 106
- Rush Bowls at 1774 W State St
- Sol Nutrition at 2845 E Overland Rd, Meridian
- Evergreen Energy & Nutrition at 12375 W Chinden Blvd #E
Breakfast & Brunch Spots
These breakfast and brunch spots are where to start your day:
- Goldy’s Breakfast Bistro at 108 S Capitol Blvd
- The Griddle at 404 E Parkcenter Blvd #200
- Waffle Me Up at 204 N Capitol Blvd
- Bacon Boise at 121 N 9th St
- Le Peep at 3036 N Eagle Rd, Meridian
- Joe Momma’s Breakfast Eatery at 3510 N Eagle Rd, Meridian
- The Orchard House Restaurant at 14949 Sunny Slope Rd, Caldwell
Bakeries & Desserts
From breads to yummy desserts these Boise bakeries will have you covered:
- Gaston’s Bakery at 3651 W Overland Rd
- Wildflour Bakery at 304 E 42nd St
- Wild Phyllis Bakery at 12646 W Fairview Ave
- Janjou Pâtisserie at 1754 W State St
- The Sweet Spot Bakery Cafe at 2514 Cleveland Blvd, Caldwell
- Nueva Vida Bakery at 1424 2nd St S, Nampa
Donuts
Save yourself time in the morning with a quick visit to one of these donut shops:
- Guru Donuts at 928 W Main St #100
- My Donuts at 1533 N Milwaukee St
- D K Donuts at 1300 W State St
- Meridian Goatstar Donuts & Coffee at 520 S Meridian Rd #20, Meridian
- Fit Donut at 1330 E Fairview Ave #105, Meridian
- Goatstar Donuts & Coffee at 5720 Cleveland Blvd #111, Caldwell
Ice Cream Shops
For the best ice cream near you try:
- The Stil at 786 W Broad St
- Stella’s Ice Cream at 100 N 8th St
- Negranti Creamery at 777 W Main #115
- Blue Cow Frozen Yogurt at 2333 S Apple St
- La Créme Frozen Yogurt at 8184 W Overland Rd
- Delsa’s Ice Cream Parlour at 7923 W Ustick Rd
- C4 Creamery at 3037 S Cole Rd
- Arctic Circle at 3108 Cleveland Blvd, Caldwell
- Cold Stone Creamery at 1238 Caldwell Blvd, Nampa
- Big Chill Frozen Yogurt at 2414 12th Ave, Nampa
- Reed’s Dairy Meridian at 1735 W Chinden Blvd #130, Meridian
- Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt at 2126 N Eagle Rd #130, Meridian
- Yogurtz Grill at 1560 N Locust Grove Rd, Meridian
Cafes
Get your caffeine kick at one of these local cafes:
- Poppy Seed Café at 3910 W Hill Rd #102
- Sunshine Spice Bakery & Cafe at 6911 W Fairview Ave
- Dawson Taylor Coffee Roasters at 219 N 8th St
- Big City Coffee & Cafe at 1416 W Grove St
- ā Café at 109 S 10th St
- Express cafe at 400 E Fairview Ave, Meridian
- Cafe De Coco at 117 13th Ave S, Nampa
Smoothies & Juices
Smoothie and juice bars are another healthy option:
- Tree City Juice & Smoothie Cafe at 1265 S Capitol Blvd
- Boise Juice Company State Street at 5628 W State St
- Clean Juice at 3505 E Monarch Sky Ln #100, Meridian
Cocktail Bars
These cocktail bars should have a nice ambience:
- Coiled Wine Bar at 813 W Bannock
- Press & Pony at 622 W Idaho
- The Mode Lounge at 800 W Idaho
- Vine Wine Shop & Lounge at 1320 S Maple Grove Rd
- The Roosevelt at 126 E Broadway Ave, Meridian
Breweries & Sports Bars
Watch the big game or sample some unique suds at one of these breweries or sports bars:
- Edge Brewing Company at 525 Steelhead Way
- Hooligans Pub at 10704 W Overland Rd
- Stubs Sports Pub at 3662 S Findley Ave
- Homestead Bar & Grill at 6275 N Linder Rd #100, Meridian
- Firehouse Sports Pub at 423 E Karcher Rd, Nampa
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- Asian, American & European Restaurants In Portland
- Asian, American & European Restaurants In Reno & Lake Tahoe
- Asian, American & European Restaurants In Salt Lake City
Enjoy Eating at the Best Boise Restaurants
We bet you are getting hungry after thinking about all of those delicious food options in your area. There was lots to learn about all kinds of great restaurants near you like Italian, steak houses, Mexican, Chinese, sushi, Asian, American, Indian, BBQ, Greek, Mediterranean, seafood, pizza, burgers, buffets, vegan restaurants and additional options for healthy food.
The post even got into breakfast and brunch spots, bakeries, desserts, donuts and ice cream shops. Plus there were cafes, smoothies, cocktail bars, breweries, and sports bars. Don’t forget that most of the above venues will allow you to order take-out or delivery online through those links.
It would help us and our readers out a lot if you could correct anything we may have gotten wrong or if you could share your own local food tips in the comments. Either way, we hope you enjoy eating delicious food at the best restaurants in Boise!