Lunch/Dinner

There may be some restaurants in this category that do serve breakfast, but are more well known for their lunches or dinners.

The Front Door

The Front Door

This is one of those restaurants that isn`t super well known, but the people that do know about it don`t go anywhere else for their pizza. With specialties like the Mac and Cheese pizza with jalapenos and macaroni noodles (pro tip: get it with balsamic glaze!), hefty salads, amazing appetizers, and house made sauces and dressings, this place won`t disappoint - and the people on Yelp agree, making it one of the highest rated pizza joints in Boise.
Location: 105 S 6th Street
Phone: (208) 287-9201
The Reef

The Reef

Well known for its local award-winning rooftop tiki bar and patio, this place is the perfect getaway on your getaway! The kitchen serves delicious tropical fusion food, and it has a full bar, a private dining room that you can reserve for larger parties, and live music almost every weekend (and some weekdays!). They also make as much in house as they can, so you know it`s fresh!
Location: 105 S 6th Street
Phone: (208) 287-9200
Bittercreek Ale House

Bittercreek Ale House

It`s like pub food meets high quality local ingredients. Plus, great location and great beer. What more do you need?
Location: 246 N 8th St, Boise, ID 83702
Phone: (208) 345-1813
Boise Fry Company - Multiple Locations (& Food Truck!)

Boise Fry Company - Multiple Locations (& Food Truck!)

If you`re itching for a good old fashioned burger and fries, look no further than BFC. With locally sourced potatoes, bison, beef, and bread, and house made almost everything else, you can`t not love these guys and what they stand for. You pick your type, cut, and size of potato, and then pair it with one of their burger options. Don`t miss all their unique salts and dipping sauces either, like blueberry ketchup! Our favorites are the smoked salt and garlic aioli. They also recycle their sunflower seed oil in cars, how cool is that?!
Location: Boise: 3083 South Bown Way, 204 North Capitol Boulevard, 6944 West State Street -- Meridian: 2020 East Overland Road -- Nampa: 224 12th Ave S
Phone: Downtown: 208-949-7523
Luciano`s

Luciano`s

Hands down one of the best Italian restaurants in Boise, and it is clearly reflected by the sheer number of local awards for "Best Italian," "Best Dinner," and even "Best Dessert" hanging on their wall. Their daily specials aren`t anything to sleep on, either.
Location: 11 N Orchard St, Boise, ID 83706
Phone: (208) 577-6415
Flying Pie Pizzaria - Multiple Locations

Flying Pie Pizzaria - Multiple Locations

One of Boise`s favorite pizza joints! Be sure and watch for your name to appear on their sign, and you get to make a free pizza with the kitchen staff! In the summer they feature their famous habanero pizzas, so if you have an affinity for the spicy side, you won`t want to miss out on it.
Location: Boise: 1326 Broadway Ave; 6508 W Fairview Ave; 4320 W State St; -- Meridian: 601 S Main St
Phone: Broadway: (208) 246-8900
The Melting Pot

The Melting Pot

Another Boise favorite - fondue! If you`re celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or other special event, then definitely consider The Melting Pot. The atmosphere and of course the food make it hard to beat. It`s not just cheese, either - pick your flavors and dippers for 3 courses, including cheeses, broths, and desserts.
Location: 200 N 6th St, Boise, ID 83702
Phone: (208) 343-8800
Westside Drive-In

Westside Drive-In

As Seen On TV! Unique place with some classic dishes. Plus the famous Ice Cream Potato!
Location: Boise: 1113 E Parkcenter Blvd - 1929 W State St
Phone: (208) 424-0000
Kiwi Shake & Bake

Kiwi Shake & Bake

New Zealand food in...Boise??! We know what you`re thinking. But you have got to check this place out! It opened in the summer of 2019 and we are so glad it did. Their specialty is savory meat pies, and oh man, those shakes! They`re like nothing you`ve ever seen before (head over to our dessert section to take a peek!). An authentic, must-see establishment!
Location: 611 S 8th St UNIT 103, Boise, ID 83702
Phone: (208) 922-7978
Meraki Greek Street Food

Meraki Greek Street Food

An absolute favorite of our Project Manager. Her and her husband sought out some authentic Greek food here in Boise after their honeymoon in Greece, and they were pretty excited to find this place!
Location: 345 S 8th St, Boise, ID 83702
Phone: (208) 639-1693