Tonight we had an exceptionally long wait after ordering. We were very frustrated as we had a puppy…read moreat home in a crate that has been sick - (we've never had this issue before) we love this place but by the time the meal came - we had to leave. The manager, Cassie was an all star- she not only paid for our food and drinks but sent us home with our meal, which was still good! Chris, the waiter was alone on the floor so we were not angry, we just had other commitments. They were both amazing and went above and beyond to keep their customer satisfaction ratings up! We love this place, we will be back and highly recommend it. Thanks for caring! Your type of people make a difference!

We had dinner on a Wednesday night to entertain a couple of building contractors visiting Boise…read morefrom Seattle. The restaurant was pretty empty, yet our party of six was seated right next to a banquet room hosting what can only be described as a full-blown work party. Between the noise and our waiter speaking loudly and very slowly (think Disneyland character energy), it was tough to tell if he was competing with the party or assuming we were hard of hearing (we are all in our early 50's). Either way, it made conversation... challenging. The food was good and the oysters were amazing, but discussing business over what felt like a live soundtrack wasn't ideal. The waiter even joked about closing the banquet room door because "those folks know how to party," then promptly did nothing about it. As the group finally wrapped up, one guy actually apologized for interrupting our dinner -- which kind of said it all. We'll definitely try a quieter spot next time we're entertaining clients.

Splurged and had a wonderful dinner out at Barbacoa. We love coming to Barbacoa and taking guests…read morethat are not from Boise so they can experience the Firerock Filet. While the price point here is higher than a typical date night for us, our experiences have always been worth the price tag. The staff is attentive and offers great recommendations. The table side guacamole is a must. So good and they tailor it to your requested spice level. Be warned, it is enough guac to feed a table of 6. So good. The Firerock entree is a crowd pleaser, and tastes amazing. You can't beat the experience of it getting flambéed at your table. I've also tried various cocktails and have never been disappointed. They serve their martinis in an ice glass (yes the glass is made of 100% ice). The presentation is so fun. This is definitely our go to for special date nights.

A really fancy steakhouse in Boise with signature tableside guacamole and hot rock steak with a…read morefire show! Reservations are strongly recommended especially the weekend, but usually for the nicer months, most people go for the patio so reservations are mandatory for that. Indoors were pretty empty so you can probably get away with walking in, but for peace of mind, I would recommend a reservation. We went on a Saturday during mid May so people were celebrating Mother's Day and graduation, so we had to make a reservation a month in advance for that dinner service. We got the BBQ duck quesadilla, tableside guacamole, and the signature hot rock filet with a side of zucchini chips sprinkled with cheese. This was more than enough for 2 people as every dish is huge. The quesadilla is delicious, with a good amount of duck. Kind of similar experience to a BBQ chicken quesadilla, but fancier. Tableside guacamole is good - lots of guac but since we were seated outside with a beautiful lake view directly, there were steps so it was not possible to see the guacamole prepared tableside. The server should have mentioned it as we wanted to see the preparation, and we were never informed as such so the premium for the appetizer was not as worthwhile. The hot rock filet was good. I loved the fire show when they pour the mix of cognac peppercorn sauce. The steak was incredibly high quality - really juicy and not much tendon. This is the type of steak I have been seeking in many restaurants that fail to deliver. The zucchini chips side was good, a little flimsy on the batter, but nonetheless satisfying. We got cocktails that were icetinis - a glass with an ice shaped like the glass. They pour a small portion of the drink on the glass and left the rest in the cocktail shaker for us to pour gradually so that the drink is not as diluted, which is a good touch. Service can be improved - I understand the server is fairly new but there should be a minimal amount of experience to serve at such a high end restaurant? Some big misses I had were not giving shared plates until we asked, covering a bit of the show with the arm when pouring the fire cognac, and when requesting the check, he took a pause to place the receipt at the table but failed to see that he placed the check on top of some guac we dropped at the table so my credit cards after payment were incredibly sticky and oily. If people are dropping hundreds for a nice experience, I expected service to be better than that.

Tonight we celebrated Mothers Day at my favorite restaurant!! Our server tonight was DillonWhat…read moreclass and service. She would be another reason to return. The only challenge with eating here is trying to decide what to eat. The food is ! We sat in the bar tonight and it was not as fun as watching people trying to get in the bathroom.

This place was amazing as always.. The service was spectacular.. thank you so much Tara for making…read moreour night the best

I had the opportunity to dine at Saltbrush for a business dinner recently. I had heard the pork…read morechop was amazing and as a midwestern girl, I was excited to try it. Spoiler alert--It is all that! Our server shared that it is a mainstay on the menu and how it is presented changes with the season. For our visit it was served with a rice salad. TBH, I would have licked the plate if I could. Also, I wish I could have finished every thing and picked at the bone. OMG Amazing. The restaurant itself is beautiful. Great build out, quiet--great place to have good dinner conversation. Service was outstanding. Wine list was solid. My only regret is that I wish I would have gone with a larger party so we could split dishes and try more. I can't wait to go back.

The ambience is fun. Waitstaff was attentive but not over…read moreour shoulders the entire time. The food...... I could go either way. It wasn't bad but for the pricing, I wasn't wowed either. Here's some food review: The steak tartar lacked salt. But the flavor and quality of the beef was good. The duck fat potato didn't come with the trout caviar on top. It was crispy on the outside. Mush on the inside. The sauce lacked salt and needed more of a flavor punch. The curry snapper needed more curry taste but the dish was cooked very well. The duck confit was just okay in my opinion. Again, lacked salt again. The duck was fall of the bone tender but was placed on top of a miclx of mushy lentils and salad, not my jam. The ribeye was cooked well but in my opinion, a steak shouldn't be presented already cut. Would I go again? Yes. I'd take a date for a few cocktail and a nice meal. But did it wow me? Service wise. Yes. Food wise, meh.

Stopped by Owyhee Tavern for dinner with a colleague and had a lovely experience…read more It was prime dinner time on a weeknight and we were able to easily get a table (nice!). We started with cocktails that were well made and then onto our entrees. For my entree, I opted for the Hagerman trout, which comes smothered in capers with a side of green beans and choice of other side. I got the baked potato which was great. The trout was buttery, slightly salty (in a good way from the capers), and completely delicious. I ate every bite. I was happy with the nice pile of green beans, which also had a lovely buttery flavor. The service was friendly and the prices were about what you'd expect for a steakhouse/seafood spot. Get to it!

The ambiance is fine and the service on point. The menu is…read morea little boring though and the food itself... just ok. We go here for work functions which is fine but I wouldn't pay to eat here again.

Great service and atmosphere. The staff was professional and helpful and the food was amazing. I…read morerecommend the Brussels sprouts.

3/29/26- Didn't Take long for us to come back haha. This is our favorite spot for great food and…read moreservice. This time buddy ordered prime rib with bone marrow and mac n cheese, other buddy got halibut, and I tried the Hawaiian caught mahi mahi I believe. All of it was great and the buddy who has never been there before is a picky steak guy and was super pleased with his steak and bone marrow! We'll be back again...and again. 3/14/26-Wow! Great experience, they are on top of their game. Food was amazing, so I'll be back for sure!

They served the best steaks and shrimp that I've ever had. The butterfly shrimp were crispy on the…read moreoutside and juicy on the inside. The steaks were fantastic and the prime rib can't be beat. I had a crab cocktail and I'll go back just for that. The service was impeccable those girls really know what people want and how they like it and serve it just that way. You feel that you're in an old Steakhouse. You can see the cooks cooking your meal you can eat either the or the bar. Nice and cozy with that warm comfortable feel. I can't think of a better place to go.

We've been here a few times. ALWAYS great customer service, ambiance and dishes!…read more This past Valentines weekend, day after on Saturday, we were able to sit near the bar area due to how busy it was. We had the prime rib with lobster and a sirloin steak. The loaded potatoes were great too. Steaks cooked perfectly to order. One rare and other medium rare. The waiter was great. Excellent customer service with humor. During our conversation we suggested the dessert store in Star. He later said he's bringing the wife there after she reviewed in line. I bet they will be a regular customer just as we are here at this restaurant. Old school restaurant who has some decades, multiple generation regular customers. Highly recommend!!

Always great and fast service and the variety of meats is overwhelming…read more The widest selection of a "salad and lots of other stuff" is incredible The amount of food for the price is more than generous Love the island decor Only complaint is having to waddle to the car after all the food!

Servers and staff are great here. It was packed on Thanksgiving afternoon when we and some friends…read moretried Tucanos for the first time. Definitely a good time for reservations. The super cheerful people at the counter when we arrived got us swiftly to our table. The food was promptly circulating for the 3 hours we spent there. There was a special menu for Thanksgiving which included turkey and all the classic sides. There were all the daily dishes and offerings as well. We kept our marker with the green side up all night. You have to get the sausage when they bring it around. At the end we received a to go of huge slices of chocolate cake and pumpkin pie. Breakfast the next day. I have eaten at churrascarias across from Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro and favelas in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Additionally, I have eaten at many churrascarias across the United States. Totally recommend Tucanos in Boise. The place is huge and can easily handle large groups. We were visited by staff and management frequently asking if they could do more for our group. Sadly, there are the normal gutless Yelpers who have to whine and give low scores days after they visited. With management walking around and stopping at your table to ask you if there's anything more they can do, it is disheartening to read some classless Yelpers backstabbing comments. Their opportunity to give a decent response to management was right there at their table. Too bad they need the extra attention of preening on Yelp. They were not raised by good parents.