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!

Another excellent night out at Owyhee Tavern. I had the rack of lamb, and my wife had Hagerman…read moretrout. The lamb portion was generous, cooked medium rare, and nicely seasoned. The mint Chimichurri was very good. We shared a very good caesar salad. The trout was excellent as usual. The rack of lamb was among the best I've had anywhere. Service was spot on.

We stopped by Saltbrush for happy hour cocktails and appetizers. You can tell a lot about a…read morerestaurant by the feel of its bar, and Saltbrush delivers--comfortable seating and a great view into its classic Art Deco-style bar create an inviting atmosphere. We took advantage of the two-for-one Old Fashioneds and shared a kebab with a uniquely smoky flavor and incredibly tender texture. We already had dinner plans elsewhere, but Saltbrush is definitely on our list for the full dining experience soon.

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.

We see why the average reviews are so high! Absolutely delicious brunch today, great ambiance, and…read moreservice that was attentive at all the right moments. The dishes were brought to the table moments after leaving the kitchen, the plate presentation was perfect, and the tastes were delicious! (Smoked Salmon Benedict, and the salmon was SO good! My wife had the meatloaf sandwich and it was reportedly terrific! I ate some of the toasted sourdough it was resting on!) Anyway, five stars across the board!

for the very offended business owner - this review is from my experience a couple weeks back and…read morenot today !! This was almost going to be a three-star review, but the food really stole the show. We came here for brunch on the last day of our trip. Every time I searched for the best breakfast or brunch spots, this place kept coming up, so we figured it was worth a visit. When we arrived, about half of the restaurant was empty, yet we were quoted a 15-minute wait. During the hour we spent there, I didn't see any of those empty tables get filled. I understand that some may have been reserved, but it did leave me wondering whether the wait was intended to create the impression of high demand by keeping a line outside.Once we were seated, our order was taken, but the food took another 20-30 minutes to arrive. Thankfully, it was worth the wait. I ordered the Salmon Benedict, while my husband had the Biscuits & Gravy. Both dishes were excellent. The salmon was beautifully smoked, the hollandaise sauce was rich and perfectly balanced, and even the breakfast potatoes were crisped to perfection. The biscuits and gravy were flavorful, hearty, and incredibly satisfying.One surprise was that they didn't have an espresso machine, which felt unusual for a restaurant known for brunch. We settled for orange juice, which tasted more like bottled juice than freshly squeezed. The staff was courteous throughout our visit, though I wouldn't necessarily describe the service as warm or particularly engaging.

We came to Corso to celebrate my friend's birthday. We all love happy hour so tonight we killed two…read morebirds with one stone. You can't beat happy hour vibes and birthday celebrations in one visit. Talk about a win win! I was that weird customer and got here exactly at 3 when they opened. To be honest with you, I loved that I got to spec out the bar area before everyone showed up. I got to appreciate the beautiful richness of the bar. It's just stunning. The red just makes the vibe sexy, mysterious and romantic. The tables were all beautifully lit with table lamps. I see people just falling in love with each other over a romantic cocktail here. I didn't really check out the dining area but if the bar area is this romantic, I can only imagine the other half of this joint. Cameron took care of us tonight. While I was waiting for the others to show up, I got myself a coke zero and chilled. I did peep out the menu and of course the happy hour menu. I knew we were in for a real treat. After the girls showed up, an old fashioned and a couple glasses of wine were ordered. And of course we got some food started! Oysters, fried caprese and shrimp cocktail. I know this food line up was going to be banger. One by one our food was coming out. Each appetizer was prettier than the plate before it. The shrimp cocktail was elegantly plated. The fried caprese was delicately garnished with herbs, tomatoes and a balsamic glaze. The oysters looked like they were just brought from the ocean fresh. Presentation was on point. I had to pass on the oysters. I don't eat oysters but I also can't have it cause of the new kidney. But from what I heard, the oysters were fantastic. I started off with the fried caprese, so good! The bread crumbs on the outside were savory and crunchy. The mozzarella in the middle was creamy and slightly melted. With the tomatoes, herbs and glaze in each bite...... wow. The ultimate flavor combo! Sweet, salty, cheesey and crunchy. To only have was hard cause I could have polished all 4! The shrimp cocktail was perfectly halved. Sprinkles of capers and microgreens added some earthy tones to the plate. I appreciate that they were sliced in half. It was easier to eat. I was able to cover each slice with some cocktail sauce. There was a nice heat from the horseradish that wasn't overwhelming. Enough to tickle your nose but not make you blackout. The fresh bread did make an appearance while we were eating. Better late than not getting fresh bread at all! The bread was out of the oven warm. I took a nice piece and slapped some butter on it. Fresh bread and butter will always be the best combo. I love the saltiness from the seasonings on top. It was soft, warm and crusty. I could have came here for a huge chunk of warm bread and left happy. That bread was killer. Cameron was great and got my friend, Laura a piece of limoncello cake for her birthday. Laura saved me a chunk of that slice of heaven. I was outside on a phone call when they started working on it. Grateful my friend was kind and shared her cake with me. Woooooooooww. We were making jokes about saying it would be our birthday every week so we can come in for limoncello cake. It was the perfect dessert to end our meal. I'm so happy we got to come in tonight. Food was chef's kiss. Cameron did a marvelous job taking care of us girls. The venue is absolutely gorgeous. And I loved how diverse the crowd was. The vibe was truly one of a kind unique. I look forward to coming back with my husband and having a romantic dinner here. I got the fun, light hearted happy hour experience. My next visit will most definitely be a romantic dinner with my husband kind of visit. I can't wait!

I hate leaving negative reviews, but after choosing Corso Italian Steakhouse to celebrate my mom's…read more50th birthday, I feel like people should know about our experience. It started with the stuffed mushrooms, which were disappointing. They were basically just stuffed with sausage and lacked any real flavor or balance. My Hugo Spritz arrived with what looked like only two sips in the glass, which was surprising considering the price. Unfortunately, the entrees were even worse. My mom's steak was served cold, and her twice baked potato looked like it had been made the day before and barely reheated. Another steak and potato were exactly the same. We sent both steaks back, and after waiting quite a while, they came back looking like they had simply been microwaved. Instead of fixing the issue, both steaks were now completely overcooked and dry. We had chicken piccata pasta and that was honestly inedible. My chicken Parmesan was just okay, but the broccolini had such a strong chemical taste that I couldn't eat it. For what should have been a special dinner celebrating my mom's 50th birthday, this was incredibly disappointing. Between the poor food quality, long wait to correct obvious issues, and the fact that the "fix" made the steaks even worse, this was one of the worst restaurant experiences I've had. We left frustrated and wishing we had chosen somewhere else for such an important celebration.

Food is always amazing, been coming here for years…read more Tonight was a solid disappointment with every employee avoiding eye contact to people at the bar, listening to one employee tell anyone who wanted (or not) to listen about her trip to Mexico and how she hated to come home. Every customer who had anything to say about the heat, this staff member decided to interject about a story she had about her recent trip to Mexico. The entire time doing drive-bys for people at the bar waiting for a drink, but at least she told people she went to Mexico! The food is solid and I want to like it, but it seems like the staff cares about the 3 returns that they know by name and couldn't care less about anyone else.

Order fulfillment: a little tardy. It took more than 20mins to get a burger cooked. Weird…read more Service was prompt and detailed. Ambience is noisy and loud. Hygiene: there was a persistent fly that keep visiting me while I was waiting. I asked the burger to be cooked medium rare with pink. When it arrived, it was cooked all the way through. Why bother to ask how you want your burger cooked when you don't honor what I requested ? Sigh. Will I return? May be not.

Some of the BEST food I've had in Boise, possibly in my life!…read more We tried: - Brussels sprouts - Burrata, salsa verde & chips - Salmon with broccolini and wild rice - Potato tacos with side of black beans - Sweet potato black bean burger with side of pozole Everything was absolutely INCREDIBLE and so flavorful. The Brussels sprouts were topped with some kind of glaze, chili oil, and dukkah, and changed my life. My sweet potato black bean burger was probably lightly fried, perfectly crisp, not too mushy or dense. (I am a vegetarian and have tried a lot of veggie burgers; I appreciated that this one was truly made of veggies and beans, rather than fake meat!) My friends enjoyed their tacos and salmon. Everyone licked their plates clean. We also really enjoyed sitting on the patio, even on an extremely hot evening, due to the cooling misters. And our waitress was wonderful and very attentive. I will definitely be back when I am visiting my friends in Boise next!

Our bartender/server was Roger tonight. I ordered the mac & cheese with flank steak and two rounds…read moreof Boise light beer, which had green dye in it to commemorate St. Patrick's Day. Roger was absolute phenomenal and was able to deal with a very large party very easily and was able to separate checks which was very awesome. For all large parties there is a 20% gratuity that has already added on. He was very informative to let us know. Bathrooms are shared by multiple different restaurants that are in a common hallway. I would highly recommend checking out this place again just because of Roger was very easy to work with and very easy to communicate with.

We were in town for a convention, arrived a couple of days early so that we could play tourist…read more Decided we hadn't had a good steak in a while when we saw this place near the hotel so decided to try it out. They call themselves a Supper Club, the decor totally reminds me of photos of fine dining back in 'the day'. Its walls are dark and there's a lot of wood and pictures on the wall. Total vintage vibe, in a good way! We were seated against a wall in a 2-top with comfortable seats. Our waiter was Joe, who was FANTASTIC. Chatty and polite and helpful with any questions we had. I ordered the Filet Mignon and the hubs ordered the Prime Rib. He said his was good but did mention that it'd been a while since he'd had Prime Rib and we forgot how much grissle there was (not the fault of the restaurant, of course). He said his was cooked perfectly. My Filet Mignon was really really good. It was not the best I've ever had (the Gaylord in Chula Vista, CA, still gets that nod), but it *was* delicious and cooked perfectly. Prior to the meal, a pimento cheese and olives and ... (crap? pickles?) Sorry, I forgot to put it in my notes, but they bring a little trio of yummies as kind of an amuse-bouche. The cheese was really good, I have the appetite of a bird so had a bit and left the rest for the hubs (who devoured it). They were out of Cheese Curds - which struck me as odd, because they hail from Wisconsin. It almost seems like you really need to *NEVER* run out of cheese curds, or am I wrong? (shrug, I did not ding them a star for this - the question is rhetorical) I didn't notice until I got home that their cheese curds are listed as 'beer battered'. I do wish I'd noticed that when I was there because I would have liked to have asked Joe how that happens. The whole point of cheese curds is their freshness and that they have that little squeak when you eat them. Okay, okay, I got sidetracked on cheese. The place is adorable, it looks like a great date night place, our dinners were good. We didn't order cocktails, nor did we use the restroom - so I cannot speak to that. If you're looking for a good meal in a comfortable, slightly upscale, place, this is your spot! Thank you for reading my review.

A Wisconsin Style supper club in Boise, Idaho? What?!?…read more I was recently on a work trip to Boise and had plans to meet a couple friends for dinner on my first night in town. They suggested Baraboo Supper Club, having zero knowledge that there were any nods to Wisconsin here. Baraboo is a town in Wisconsin and this supper club is owned by a restaurant group in Wisconsin. Also, supper clubs are a very Wisconsin thing. So, does this live up to the Wisconsin Style Supper club hype? It does. It's not an exact replica of how we do it here in WI, but it's close enough to be charming. I enjoyed one of their whiskey cocktails, which was finely rendered. For my dinner, I got the salmon entree, which was delicious. It comes with broccoli and fingerling potatoes which made for the perfect meal. The dining room is warm, welcoming, and just beautiful. The service was friendly and accommodating. Get to it!

This is one of our favorite places in Boise. Great service, excellent food, reasonable prices for…read moresuch a nice restaurant. Not sure why it only has 3 stars. I had the best cheesecake in my life here! I think it was a caramel cheesecake, which was a seasonal special. We always come here when we're in Boise.

Completely stuck in 1990s-early 2000s. Only half of the outside patio was able to take advantage of…read morehappy hour. That half was completely in the sun in 100° weather. The other half is for dining room that only had two tables seated. $14 chips and salsa included stale food, service chips, and tasteless. Pico salsa. The croquettes were decent and unlike others in Boise (see pic). Our waitress was friendly... The problem here is the food. A lot of food service and unmemorable quality. I had not been here in a couple years. The patio is beautiful, but I would not come back just for that. Certainly would suggest eating elsewhere.