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My girlfriends and I checked out The James a while back. I remember enjoying their pizza that we…read moreshared. I know my husband who is a huge pizza lover would absolutely love their pizza here. So for my birthday, I decided that we should hit up The James for dinner. I had made a reservation for a patio table a couple days ahead of schedule. I really wanted to sit outside with the family and enjoy our meal. Of course the day of my birthday, the weather was windy and cooler. I called the restaurant to see if we couple l could possibly dine inside. The gentleman that helped me over the phone wasn't really friendly but he assured me that dining inside shouldn't be an issue. We had a cute table reserved for us inside. It was pretty chill when we came in. A few people at the bar and another table enjoying their meal. The last time my friends and I were in, it was so busy. I actually appreciate how chill it was tonight. Nothing like enjoying my family and our meal in a calm space. We got some food ordered. We started off with some wings, clam chowder and zuppa tuscono soup. A pepperoni pizza for my husband and I. My daughter got the French dip sammy. I planned on having a little bit of my daughter's sandwich. I have to make sure it's tasty! The wings came out first. They were cooked perfectly! Crispy on the outside but the chicken wing was still tender. The buffalo sauce and ranch were in dipping cups on the side. We all had a few and then soups were dropped off. My husband's clam chowder was money. It was so good! Clams and potatoes through out each bite. My daughter's zuppa was very hearty and spicy. I love the kale in the soup. I had a couple bites but the heat was becoming a little too much for me. Our pizza was hot right out the oven. The cheese was perfectly melty. Plenty of pepperoni slices on the pizza. I appreciate the fact that the crust isn't crazy thick. It's thinner so you're not eating a tone of bread. The crust is crispy on the outside and chewy in the middle. The sauce is not overwhelming in herbs. This joint seriously has some of the best pizza in town! Each slice I had tonight was fantastic! My daughter enjoyed her sammy. I didn't get a chance to snag a bite. I was too busy tearing up our pizza. I did snag a few fries and these folks know how to produce a great fry. We didn't get the gorgonzola fries this time but it will be a must have the next time we hit this joint up. It's been a hot minute since I have had them and I still daydream about them. Our sweet server got me birthday dessert. Chocolate cake with raspberry sauce on it. It was devine. I couldn't tell if the cake was flourless. It was really dense like it was but I didn't mind. It was still so good. I enjoyed the raspberry sauce that came on it. Since the cake was so dense, the raspberry sauce added some brightness to it. As full as I was, I had to make sure my birthday dessert was finished. I'm a sucker for anything sweet no matter how full I am. Tonight's dining experience was great. Our server was sweet and delightful. Our food was killer good. My dessert was banger. And the vibe was chill. I honestly couldn't have asked for a better dinner to celebrate my birthday. I look forward to coming back, sitting on the patio and vibing out while enjoying our food.

So yummy, local and delicious! Unassuming, great menu and awesome service!! Wine list was good,…read morespecials were delicious and our girls night was fantastic

I moved to right down State St from the Local, so my parents and I have been here twice now…read more The first time was amazing food, but the service wasn't great, super rude and impatient. The reason we went back the second time was because we remembered how good the food was and how nearby it was too. The second time the food was still really good, but the service was HORRENDOUS. Brittney was such a ***** to me and my parents, my mom especially. My mom was complimenting her and something about the food, and she straight up just walked away in the middle of my mom still talking. And no it wasn't busy. It was towards the end of the night, there was maybe 2-3 other customers there. She acted like we were bothering her the whole time. Then once she'd leave us would just stand up at the bar flirting with the other guy working there and just ignore anyone else. Then on top of all of that, my dad tells me she added $10 onto her tip! FRAUD!!! I've attached photos as evidence. My dad still tipped her even though she was so rude and disrespectful. But apparently that wasn't enough for her and added $10 onto the total. I cannot believe that. And my dad tells me it was difficult to get his $10 back after calling and talking to the manager. He didn't get the name of the manager but he said that they were just making excuses and saying oh but she's our best server. Obviously not! Saying things like oh she must've just been really busy. Again, we were there when it was dead and about to close soon, no it was not busy. It's almost as if this business does this type of thing often because there was no alarm from the manager, then finally after much deliberation decided to send back the $10. Absolutely ridiculous. No : "I'm so sorry here's a free meal on us", or atleast a "here's a coupon or gift card for next time you come in", nothing. This is the type of thing that gets people closed down. We should report to the BBB. This is insane. And to not be offered anything to make it right is what really gets me. Like do they not want us to ever come back??? Not to mention tell everyone we know, etc. Yikes! And this is what we get for wanting to support local businesses instead of going to the big chains. What a bummer.

My daughter had her wedding and reception at The Lively this spring, I cannot express how…read moreabsolutely perfect the day was. The staff did an amazing job, the food was fantastic and the venue could not be more beautiful. There is plenty of parking near the venue as well as hotel options for out of town guests. Thank you so much to Missy, Mindy and the entire team for making the day stress free and perfect.

This was second time here for an afternoon tea- this time was as lovely as the last. The…read morereservation process? Awesome, via OpenTable, & easily confirmed both afternoon teas needed to be gluten free. The reception? Welcoming! We had option of stairs or elevator. SO appreciated that option! Was having lower pain day so took the stairs, & enjoyed every ounce of ambiance in the way upstairs! Table? Perfectly situated in a sunny window, quieter area- just as requested! Tablescape? Simple & high quality. Really nice touch to have well weighted silverware. Tea selection? A plethora, far beyond standard blah. And our gluten free tray of goodies, though a bit sparse looking in presentation, was all high quality & balanced flavors to perfection. And they were ever so kind to provide complimentary drinks... as they'd been running a tinge behind... so my guest & I enjoyed the most delightful mocktail w/huckleberry shrub... made fully from scratch in house. I will not be waiting 2 years between visits again. I have to say... by far far my fav afternoon tea experience in Treasure Valley (& yes I've done several others, several times ea, at establishments well known in area... left very disappointed every time. ***So having two excellent experiences at The Lively says a lot*** Elegance without pretense, charm without hype. Just my vibe! (That said, yes it's true our waiter didn't seem fully engaged in the experience, & yes it's true I only got one hot water refill (in the tiny tiny kettle) but I think we all know that's probably more about a bit short staffed which happens anywhere, to the best, & I do know they had big wedding reception at venue after our tea seating... & I had reserved the last seating time)

Nice atmosphere, great drinks and make sure to try the #3 boil. Excellent service as well, count us…read moreas regulars!

The chef is a former Sous Chef from a Michelin star restaurant in Las Vegas. The food was good, the…read moreflavor spot on. I would stick with the fish or chicken offerings over the meat dishes, but one in our company did love their meat dish as well. The bread is fantastic, even though you pay $3 for it, do it--well worth the cost because both the bread and the dipping oil with honey and balsamic reduction are utterly fantastic. Attractive setting/dining area as well. What is amazing here are the prices for what you get, very reasonable! We were astonished, and we do hope to spread the word that for the money, you really can't go wrong at this restaurant. The event venue side of this place is really nice as well for receptions, etc.

We stopped at Bardenay Restaurant & Distillery in the Boise Airport, before our flight, and it was…read morethe perfect way to kick off our trip! As soon as we walked in, we were greeted with warm smiles and made to feel welcome. I ordered the Dirty Olive House Martini and was pleasantly surprised to learn that Bardenay is the nation's first restaurant and distillery, serving its own handcrafted spirits. Their house-distilled vodka made for one smooth and delicious martini! Our server, Sabrina, was outstanding--friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. She recommended the fish tacos, and they were absolutely delicious! My husband ordered the burger and fries, and he couldn't stop talking about how good they were. What really impressed me was Sabrina's attentiveness. As soon as she noticed my martini was getting low, she stopped by to see if I'd like another. I figured, "Why not?" I was about to spend a few hours on a plane and was hoping to catch some ! The bar and seating area were spotless, and we enjoyed watching FIFA on the TVs while we ate. Great food, handcrafted cocktails, exceptional service, and a welcoming atmosphere. If you're flying out of Boise Airport, I highly recommend making time to stop at Bardenay Restaurant & Distillery before your flight. We'll definitely be back!

I haven't been to Bardenay downtown for a few years now. The last time I ate here was in 2017. My…read morehusband and I met up with a couple friends and had a great meal. Today my friend wanted to celebrate her birthday here so of course I said yes! We decided to sit on the outdoor patio today. It wasn't the warmest day but it was beautiful out. The sun was peeking out once in a while. The table was nicely shaded by a huge umbrella. The sun was nice but to have it beating on you isn't the best so the umbrella was appreciated. It was the perfect table for our outing. Jerika (I hope I spelled her name right) greeted my friend and I with her beautiful smile. We got some drinks started so while they were being worked on, my friend and I breezed over the menu. I did somewhat enjoy my charboiled salmon at the Eagle Bardenay for my birthday a couple weeks ago. The chefs did undercook my first plate of salmon. The server was kind to take my plate back to have the chefs remake it. The second attempt was appreciated but it was unfortunately a fail. The salmon came out so dry. I get that I wanted it well done but not jerky. But, today's a new day and I was willing to give it another shot. So today, I ordered the salmon with veggies instead of the salad. My plate came out and it looked promising. I love beautiful char marks on my food. The char marks today were perfect. My veggies looked nicely cooked but I could tell that some of the squash was still undercooked by the color. I didn't mind, it's a sign of freshness. As much as I wanted to stare at the prettiness of my food, I was ready to dig in! My salmon was so good! It was perfectly cooked! No raw spots in the middle, it was flaky and moist. It was a fabulous piece of salmon. The sun dried tomato butter is a fantastic add on to the salmon. I honestly could have polished another piece of fish. The chef that cooked my salmon today needs a raise! My lunch was chef's kiss! My friend enjoyed her lunch and her birthday drink! The outdoor patio was so relaxing. My lunch was also enjoyed. Our server was kind and attentive. I couldn't have asked for a better birthday lunch for my deserving friend. I hope that it won't be another 5+ years till I come back. I will need another plate of salmon with that sun dried tomato butter soon.

Delicious food and even better service! Reservations are really helpful for prime times and would…read moresuggest getting there a bit early just to find close parking. Food was fantastic with several appetizers including the Savory Beets on top of an organic thick yougurt base, perfectly shaved brussel sprout salad (all the same, even size so easy to eat!) yummy peapods with awesome flavor and the fantastic warm foccacia bread and dipping sauce. For the main meal, a couple of our group ordering the crispy chicken sandwich with coleslaw and served with perfectly crisp fries, short rib was absolutely tender and so savory on top of creamy mashed potatoes. The halibut was tender, cooked perfectly atop pasta with fresh corn. Absolutely scrumptious! Several had drinks...$14 a piece but they enjoyed. Will be back on the food alone... then the service was so good it just made it that much better!

Wow! First time here! Service was outstanding. The waiter went out of his way. My husband had…read morequestions on what beer to order. He brought samples to us. We ordered the halibut fish cake for an appetizer. Incredibly tender (not fishy) and crispy on the outside. Delicious! My husband had the sourdough pappardelle which reminded me of the pasta and gravy that my grandfather made (my grandfather was from Sicily, he called it gravy.) It tasted and brought back memories of my childhood. Never have tasted anything this close to what my grandfather made--ever! Kudos to the chef!!! I had the lamb porterhouse. It was very good. Cooked medium rare. Tender and very tasty. Would order again. If that was not enough we got the panna cotta for dessert which was creamy and melted in your mouth. Oh and we got an order of sourdough focaccia to go... and yes, I tore I to it when we got home. It was full of flavor, still warm and had wonderful Italian spices and EVOO in it. When you bit into it you had a lovely film of EVOO on your lips. Not too much, just enough to make you smile. So much flavor!! Came with Italian chili oil. OMG good. We will be back.... Soon.

The chefs did an amazing job with our meals. Rowan and Richter greeted us with smiles and sat us at…read morethe best table. Our waitress, Ciara was quik and very friendly. Everything was perfect. Best food, best employees, best ambiance.

I saw there's a smore ice cream with a map of Idaho so that's the main reason for going but when I…read moregot there I was inclined to try more of their menu lol so we ended up getting the prosciutto fig flat bread. Honestly, this was amazing! It was popping in unique blends of flavor which they all complimented each other extremely well. We also got the smoke + fire pizza and the ancho short ribs. Both were also delicious but the flatbread still remained the star of the show. The restaurant is located in the grove hotel. The ambiance feels welcoming and fancy. The staff were also kind and welcoming. Overall, this place is amazing and I recommend!

Despite the name, Graveyard B&G (Graveyard 208 on Facebook) is a comfy popup store. I saw…read morenotifications on Facebook that they would be open during Treefort 2024 but didn't think I would be able to fit it into my schedule. By coincidence when walking around town I spotted it and had to go try. I'm a sucker for biscuits and gravy and these definitely beat what you would find in a Denny's or IHOP by a landslide on the taste and aesthetic scale! It's super filling since there's so many carbs, but the taters (more like small potato wedges) are actually a clever add-in. They add a slight bit of texture to the mushiness of the gravy-soaked biscuits, and potatoes and gravy are already best friends in terms of food pairings. There's also garnish on top (some sort of greens and cheese) that gives it a nice look and extra flavor. Delicious! I didn't think much of the customer service initially aside from thinking they were super friendly. However, I sat down at one of the tables and took my time eating and people watching. So many people came by the store to talk to the chefs with such familiarity that it felt like this popup was its own restaurant and community. It hasn't reached a point of popularity where it's flooded with people, but the more I look back on the experience, the nicer I feel about it. Even after a lot of time had passed and the staff had already helped out so many people, when I left, they called out my name and it made me wish I could go back again. This is one of the best experiences I've ever had at a restaurant. Not because it's spectacular or mindblowing, but because it was great people watching. The food itself was also amazing for late night food-coma inducing munching.

Food was absolutely bomb! Can't wait to schedule my downtown trips completely dependent on…read moreGravEyards schedule! Need me some more b & g!!