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    Bittercreek Alehouse

    4.3 (1.4k reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    BITTERCREEK ALEHOUSE ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for kids

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    Dani S.

    My co workers and I headed to Bittercreek for my birthday and happy hour! We were killing two birds with one stone today and we were all here for it! A couple of my friends showed up first, got a great table outside and ordered a couple apps to get the party started. I showed up after goodies and drinks were ordered. We started off with some chips and salsa and pountine. The chips and salsa looked good but the pountine was definitely calling my name! I love me some potatoes and these potatoes looked like they were going to be right up my alley! I dished up a good portion before my friends got some. They were kind to let me plate first cause of my new kidney. I didn't want to be too greedy so the portion I got was a few bites. Those few bites got me hooked so it was a must to get another order started. While my order of pountine was being worked on, I tried the pretzel with cheese and the hummus plate. The pretzel was perfectly salted. The cheese sauce was the perfect addition to the soft pretzel. I took a good amount of the hummus and Greek salad. The pita that came with it was a great vessel for the hummus. It was crispy with a slight chew to it. The hummus was clean tasting and rich. The Greek salad was so fresh. All the components of the salad tasted like they were just picked from the garden. You literally can't get anymore farm to table than that! It was so fresh! The second order of pountine came out. Everything about this appetizer was delicious! I love soggy, softer fries and these fries were the business! The gravy and cheese were the highlight of the dish for me. You can never go wrong with potatoes, cheese and gravy! There was a good amount of meat on the pountine. It was so tender! You can tell it was cooked with a lot of love and time! I took the rest home and I plan on hiding my box in the back of my fridge so my daughter can't get to it! We ended our happy hour with the beignets. Each one of these goodies were covered in powered sugar. The caramel sauce that was paired with it was devine! In all honesty, as full as I was, I could have polished off an order myself! They were the perfect dessert to end this fabulous meal. Bittercreek has been on my to go list for a hot minute. I'm so happy we got to come here and celebrate my birthday. The food was marvelous. Our server did a fantastic job taking care of us! Our waters were always filled. Our cocktails were never dry. And our plates were always filled cause food was always ordered on time for us. Homie was on point tonight! The venue can't be any more stunning. The weather was lovely. We were meant to be here today! In so happy we started my birthday week off at Bittercreek!

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    Katie K.

    A friend recommended this place, while I was in town on business. It did not disappoint! I sat at the bar, the bartenders were super attentive and helpful. They have a variety of beers that are their own brand as well as others. No cocktails. Beer and wine only. I got the wedge salad, and hot damn, those little crispy onions rings on there were fire. I also got the brisket Reuben. The sauerkraut had little bits of jalapeño. The brisket was super tender. Nom Nom Nom! This is such a cool spot. They have outdoor seating right on 8th, so you can people watch to your hearts delight. I definitely recommend.

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    Ryan O.

    Let's just start off with this is going to be a long review. I have visited this place twice now and both times have been absolutely great. My first time my server was Jeff and I had lunch, which was a beer and spicy Lamberger, which was supposed to be medium rare. The lamb burger had definitely a good kick to it, but was about medium medium well. But I'm not holding that against this place because the burger tasted absolutely phenomenal. The second visit I went with a large party and we all were pretty enthusiastic with our conversation. Our server name was Kierstan. She did an amazing job handling our whole table. The table start off with appetizers of wings, as well as chips and salsa for the whole table. Multiple drink drinks were ordered and she handled that with care. We all ordered lots of food, which I ordered the focaccia bread Sammy with the poutine side. Both orders were absolutely delicious. The bathroom was immaculate and the cooks cooked very cleanly and both servers did a great job at two different times. Great job to Jeff and Kierstan because Bittercreek is better because they have you. I highly recommend this place as an alehouse many beers on tap and in bottles. The menu is deep with lots of flavor and options.

    Harley M.

    The price to food ratio was perfect. I didn't feel like I was over spending for too little of food. The chowder was just filling enough I didn't feel weighted down and the salad was fresh and light, the perfect balance. I wish I had ordered more dressing just because it was a little light for my personal taste but overall it was well worth it.

    Spicy Lamb Burger
    Caitlin V.

    They did their BIG ONE with the spicy lamb burger and the side Caesar w/ the freshly grated parm. Service was great, we came in with 10 min left for happy hour and was able to snag two drinks each while the deal was still running (our waiter was clutch for that) and the restaurant had a homey feel to it! Yum yum yum

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    William W.

    Bittercreek Alehouse gets shocking stellar reviews. But it's just not a great restaurant. It's located in a popular tourist area and it's relatively easy to find a table. But the food is quite a letdown. The poutine features a very heavy gravy that is too overpowering, not to mention lacking the authenticity of a good Canadian poutine. The only redeeming quality were the cheese curds. The fries were tasteless and extremely disappointing for a region that prides themselves on potatoes. And while the burgers are incredibly creative, they lack quality.

    BLT with side of Coleslaw
    Ron R.

    I had the ale house BLT with a side of coleslaw. It was delicious and the coleslaw was extra good. You won't be disappointed. Great selection of beer too.

    Drunken Black Beans and Fish Tacos + Avocado  Messy but delish!!
    Kim P.

    Food was fantastic and I loved the vibe. Our waiter was slow and I had to ask him several times for Splenda for my iced tea. That said, we'll be back. The alfresco dining experience was fabulous, even on a warmer day. I'll bet the evening experience is amazing. The menu is wonderful. They locally source all of their products which I love!!

    strawberry rhubarb pie - it sucks
    Michael J.

    Bittercreek was.. bittersweet. The Good: mostly friendly service, great beers on tap, good music playlist over speaker, nice patio with open windows, and open seating. The grilled cheese and tomato soup was solid. The Bad: We sat quickly thanks to the open seating, but the service is slow. Also, while I did mention the service was friendly above, that applied to the female servers. There was one male server/greeter who was extra spicy with people. It was close to last call, and he was turning down a lot of folks from sitting down or ordering a drink. Yet others had just sat down and were still going to get their order taken soon. My wife and I had been at our table for about 20 minutes before last call, yet later he came by saying "Didn't I tell you it was last call and to not sit down?". Sorry sir, you have me mistaken with another white guy that you turned down. The Terrible: The strawberry rhubarb pie is a complete disaster. It literally tastes like a frozen pie from the grocery store that they took out and defrosted before serving. It's cold. The filling tastes like unfrozen strawberry puree, and the crust is completely hard. The pie is also mentioned in two places, but they don't list it the same way. On the dessert menu, it mentions the pie with an almond cookie on top. But on the full food menu, the pie doesn't mention the cookie. I'll save you time and tell you that it does not come with a cookie on top. Overall, had I came on a night with quicker servers, and didn't order the pie, this probably would have been a win in my book, but unfortunately, it was very mid.

    Patty melt
    Sergio A.

    Stopped in to enjoy the best of Boise specials. Great outdoor venue and the food was quick even though they had a huge crowd. The poutine and sandwich was very tasty. The staff was very attentive and cordial.

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    Chelsea B.

    The location is on a walking street only so it took us some time to find it as we were visiting the area. They have an amazing patio that was large enough we could park our stroller while we had lunch. The cheese curds are a MUST GET! We got two different sandwiches, both were amazing but the French dip really stood out to me. The side salad was good but their fries are amazing!

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    Their poutine gave me food poisoning on the Fourth of July. Holy eff I will not ever come back lol

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    The food is good, albeit pricy, and the drinks were yummy. The bees knees is my favorite!

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    Ask the Community - Bittercreek Alehouse

    Is this place kidfriendly?

    It's pretty family friendly. Depending on the time or day of the week, it can probably be more inclined to a more mature crowd but even then, having a family dinner wouldn't make you feel out of place.

    Any Gluten free options on the menu old chap?

    Any vegetarian

    Are dogs allowed?

    Having been there with my dog, they allow it off the patio on a leash. In other words, you sit on Patio but your dog is outside the patio boundary unless of course it is a service animal. Service animals may go anywhere people go but may be subject… 

    What time do they serve food until?

    They serve late I believe until closing time.

    Does your happy hour include drinks?

    I believe it's 2 for 1 but not sure what days it applies to

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    High Note features all-vegan, all housemade food, which is just my thing, so I'm really glad I…read morediscovered it during my short stay in Boise. I came here for a late lunch around 2 pm after arriving in Boise. They weren't crowded at this point but business wasn't dead either. My waitress was very friendly. Inside has a lived-in, intimate feel, but it was pretty dark, so much that I wasn't sure they were actually open as I was opening the door. I had the French dip sandwich with a side of tomato basil soup. The sandwich was delicious and tasted homemade in the best way. The "meat" of the sandwich was seitan. I don't THINK it was a perfect meat replica (but I've never had a real French dip), but it was very flavourful. I loved the flavour and the thick cut of their bread, but it didn't have much structure and fell apart easily as I was eating which made the sandwich very messy. The tomato basil soup was a little different. It was slightly creamy but brothy and a little chunky - not a smooth puree. Again, it tasted great and was nice and light, which was a good contrast to the very rich sandwich. It was a little slow, especially considering they weren't that busy. I didn't really mind since I wasn't on a schedule, but this is something to be aware of - don't come here for a quick meal. Not cheap, but worth it for the quality.

    I like to visit an all vegan restaurant whenever I am traveling. I saw that the High Note was only…read more.8 mile from where I was staying. My vegetarian friend offered to accompany me. The restaurant was cute, and I was excited to try it. I ordered the grilled cheese and mushroom sandwich with tomato basil soup. I liked the bread of the sandwich, it was pretty hearty. The cheese wasn't very melty. My friend got a French dip sandwich, she only ate half and brought the rest back to our Airbnb. The next day when we were departing, she offered it to me for my drive home. The service was ok, it wasn't the friendliest. Prices were a little steep. If I lived nearby, I would come back and give another try.

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