Highest-rated restaurants in Boise by diners
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Highest-rated restaurants in Boise by diners
Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we’ve seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven’t been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.
Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Boise, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.
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#30. Casablanca Cuban Grill
– Rating: 4.5/5 (409 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 5506 West Overland Road Boise, Idaho
– Categories: Cuban
– Read more on Yelp
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#29. The Front Door Taphouse
– Rating: 4.5/5 (258 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 105 South 6th St. Boise, Idaho
– Categories: Pizza, Beer Bar, Cocktail Bars
– Read more on Yelp
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#28. Lemon Tree
– Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
– Address: 404 East Parkcenter Blvd. Boise, Idaho
– Categories: Sandwiches, Burgers, Tacos
– Read more on Yelp
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#27. El Chavo Taqueria
– Rating: 4.5/5 (74 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 2915 West Overland Road Ste 0 Boise, Idaho
– Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
– Read more on Yelp
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#26. Boise Thai Noodle House
– Rating: 4.5/5 (108 reviews)
– Address: 12375 West Chinden Blvd. Ste C Boise, Idaho
– Categories: Thai, Salad, Noodles
– Read more on Yelp
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#25. Casanova Pizzeria
– Rating: 4.5/5 (68 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 2431 West Fairview Ave. Boise, Idaho
– Categories: Pizza, Salad, Sandwiches
– Read more on Yelp
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#24. Base Camp Pong + Axe
– Rating: 4.5/5 (68 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 815 Ann Morrison Park Drive Boise, Idaho
– Categories: American, Cocktail Bars, Axe Throwing
– Read more on Yelp
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#23. Han’s Chimaek
– Rating: 4.5/5 (152 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 1716 South Broadway Ave. Boise, Idaho
– Categories: Chicken Wings, Korean, Beer Bar
– Read more on Yelp
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#22. Food Land Market
– Rating: 4.5/5 (51 reviews)
– Address: 710 North Orchard St. Boise, Idaho
– Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Mediterranean
– Read more on Yelp
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#21. Gils K9 Bar
– Rating: 4.5/5 (54 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 2506 West Main St. Boise, Idaho
– Categories: Sports Bars, Breakfast & Brunch, American
– Read more on Yelp
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#20. The Basque Market
– Rating: 4.5/5 (208 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 608 West Grove St. Boise, Idaho
– Categories: Specialty Food, Tapas Bars, Basque
– Read more on Yelp
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#19. The Wylder
– Rating: 4.5/5 (547 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 501 West Broad St. Boise, Idaho
– Categories: Pizza, Cocktail Bars, Salad
– Read more on Yelp
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#18. Kibrom’s Restaurant
– Rating: 4.5/5 (206 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 3506 West State St. Ste 100 Boise, Idaho
– Categories: Ethiopian, African
– Read more on Yelp
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#17. ā café
– Rating: 4.5/5 (75 reviews)
– Address: 109 South 10th St. Boise, Idaho
– Categories: Cafes
– Read more on Yelp
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#16. Alyonka Russian Cuisine
– Rating: 4.5/5 (185 reviews)
– Address: 2870 West State St. Boise, Idaho
– Categories: Russian
– Read more on Yelp
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#15. Egg Mann and Earl
– Rating: 4.5/5 (331 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 650 East Boise Ave. Boise, Idaho
– Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
– Read more on Yelp
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#14. Tarbush Kitchen
– Rating: 4.5/5 (99 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 2757 S. Broadway Ave. Boise, Idaho
– Categories: Mediterranean
– Read more on Yelp
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#13. Nomad Bev
– Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 603 South Capitol Blvd. Boise, Idaho
– Categories: Themed Cafes, Coffee & Tea
– Read more on Yelp
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#12. Bosnia Express Boex
– Rating: 4.5/5 (126 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 4846 Emerald St. Boise, Idaho
– Categories: Mediterranean, Modern European, American
– Read more on Yelp
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#11. 3 Wood Pizza & Pub
– Rating: 4.5/5 (160 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 10497 West Lake Hazel Road Boise, Idaho
– Categories: Pizza, Gastropubs, Salad
– Read more on Yelp
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#10. Matlack’s Boise
– Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
– Address: 1100 West Front St. Boise, Idaho
– Categories: Beer Bar, Smokehouse, Sandwiches
– Read more on Yelp
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#9. Petite 4
– Rating: 4.5/5 (136 reviews)
– Price level: $$$
– Address: 4 North Latah St. Boise, Idaho
– Categories: Beer, Wine & Spirits, French
– Read more on Yelp
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#8. Cucina Di Paolo
– Rating: 4.5/5 (224 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 1504 South Vista Ave. Boise, Idaho
– Categories: Italian
– Read more on Yelp
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#7. Maggie Thai Kitchen
– Rating: 5.0/5 (42 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 8061 West Fairview Ave. Boise, Idaho
– Categories: Thai, Salad, Burgers
– Read more on Yelp
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#6. Tango’s Subs and Empanadas
– Rating: 5.0/5 (567 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 701 North Orchard St. Boise, Idaho
– Categories: Argentine, Empanadas
– Read more on Yelp
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#5. Koco Bell
– Rating: 5.0/5 (93 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 13601 West McMillan Road Ste 104 Boise, Idaho
– Categories: Korean, Barbeque, Asian Fusion
– Read more on Yelp
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#4. Nahm Thai & Burmese Cuisine
– Rating: 5.0/5 (145 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 577 East Park Blvd. Ste 110 Boise, Idaho
– Categories: Thai, Burmese
– Read more on Yelp
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#3. Ansots Basque Chorizos & Catering
– Rating: 5.0/5 (48 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 560 West Main St. Boise, Idaho
– Categories: Basque, Caterers
– Read more on Yelp
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#2. Bronco Tacos
– Rating: 5.0/5 (38 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 2455 Broadway Ave. Boise, Idaho
– Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
– Read more on Yelp
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#1. Scotty’s Hot Dogs
– Rating: 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: Boise, Idaho
– Categories: Food Trucks, Hot Dogs
– Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 331 metros.
