Hundreds of Hops self-guided US Hop Passport Brewery Tour Stop #5 & State 13, Idaho, #3 of 7 Incredibly friendly beertender talked us through the process. We were on the golf side, which now offered free golf, btw. They offer less beer options on this side (we expected the opposite) & the same food on both sides. He offered to grab brews from the other side for us - sold. Happy hour offered bogo Pints and $5 bites, even without the passport. (5) We grabbed a $5 Pretzel with beer cheese (5) $5 Taquitos, 2 cut in half to make 4 (3) The $7 (free with BOGO) Nitro Porter was delish The $7 IPA was solid as well, personally the hubs. I'd 100% come back but I probably wouldn't order the taquitos again, tho they weren't bad. read more

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Adding updated menus because it's totally changed since last posting 2 years ago. I had the salmon burger and husband had smash burger. Nice surprise was our waitress brought homemade chips to the table as a greeting (like tortilla chips at Mexican restaurant). Food was ok. Prices good for value. Beer menu looked really good so I'll reserve the option to update this review once I properly tried the star attraction! read more

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Stopped in for a Sunday evening refresher after a trip to Idaho City. The Good: The atmosphere is casual and open. Dropping the other part of the building wa a good idea. The 'round' area was way too loud and not inviting. We had some delicious drinks and enjoyed the experience. The Meh: nothing to report The Bad: nothing to report read more

I wanted to love this place since it's their new location, but wasn't disappointed with the food. It's a sports bar type of ambiance that's family-friendly and has plentiful indoor seating. There's also a 21+ area to the left of the restaurant where you can drink and play mini golf. I came here with a party of 4 on a Saturday afternoon and it was pretty dead. There were probably 3 or 4 other customers here. Our waiter was attentive, friendly, and fast so shout-out to him! The food, on the other hand, was left to be desired. I ordered the Beef Stroganoff and it was lackluster. It was bland and beige - it needed more salt and throwing on some chopped parsley or herbs would've helped. As a side note, I think they've taken this off the menu since my visit. All in all, it's an okay establishment. read more

Sockeye Alehouse - Beef Stroganoff - Brewpubs Near Me - Boise, Idaho

I didn't love or hate this place. We went for music bingo, and the space itself was kind of awkward and crowded when the rest of the restaurant was empty. So if you're considering that, keep it in mind! Food-wise, I would have loved some more menu variety. Obviously the big thing is salmon everything, but the menu felt sort of limited. I got the salmon BLT, which was fine. The fries are definitely good! If you enjoy beer and salmon, go here. But there are other pub-type places I liked better. read more

Location/atmosphere: 5 super cool spot Service: 3 it was fast , other than that ....meah Food: 1 not good. Taste like mass produced frozen Sysco with way to much salt and sauce (and I like salt). Price: 2- two meals, 1 beer $40 total. I won't likely go back read more

Hours are posted as open until 9:00 pm, but good to know dinner service stops at 8:00 pm.

I hosted a surprise party for my husband here, and used the rotunda room. It was a perfect space for a large group, and they were so accommodating with setting up early, decorations and cake etc. We ordered pitchers and appetizers, and both were excellent! The staff was attentive without being annoying, and were very patient with kids messes. I highly recommend this as an event location! read more

Sockeye Alehouse - Brewpubs Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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3rd time to golf and snack. Golf closed again. 3rd times a charm. Never again. That's ok. Sketch neighborhood anyway

Hard to rate a place when we only sat at the bar and had beer and a side order of fries, so to be fair I'm giving Sockeye full marks because what we had was terrific. We had draft beers, both of which were really, really good, and the descriptions in the drinks menu were thorough enough that we were able to choose what we liked. The fries -- seriously, if you order nothing else, get the fries -- were out of this world. How can fries be so good? I'm not kidding: go there and try them. Service was remarkably good, given how busy the place was. Prices were quite a bit too high, in my opinion, but I suppose they were based on the venue's popularity. Caveat: This restaurant was BUSY. I'm talking inordinately packed and noisy, as though they were giving away food or something. Which they decidedly were not (see note on prices, above). If you go during the dinner hour, be prepared for a TON of noise and a long wait. read more

Soft opening so grain of salt... Outstanding job with remodel! Can't wait till NFL Ticket...you are getting the ticket right?? Ambiance: Outstanding Service: Outstanding (Great job Chris) Appetizer: Fried shiitake mushrooms..a bit salty, and over fried Entree 1: Ruben Outstanding sandwich but the sweet potato fries died in the window Entree 2: Salmon BLT with onion rings....OUTSTANDING!! Will definitely return! read more

Sockeye Alehouse - Brewpubs Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Called ahead to verify closing time, arrived at 7:20p on a Thursday evening was told by the FOUR young chatty girls (standing around doing nothing) at the front counter that they couldn't serve us because the kitchen was closing "soon". The girl in the red (see photo below) said "there's a 40 min wait and the kitchen is about to close but your welcome to go to the golf and bar side to sit there because there's a different menu". (FYI, there was NO ONE waiting and a ton of visibly open tables - and servers running around all over!) We take TWO steps over and see a sign that says "no children after five in the golf area"... So the hostess clearly lied about my family being "welcome" over there. (Because she saw me walk in with my two young kids). I turn around to head out of the restaurant and see a couple walk through the doors, and she seats them right away! I sat for a moment to watch and she seats ANOTHER small family WITH a child as well. So then we go back up to the counter and she says "okay I think we can seat you too but it'll be about 20 minutes." REALLY?? So you seat all these people and then make my family wait? She really did make us wait too. I'm not from the area - we were in town visiting and we're looking forward to the golf experience and some good food but definitely won't be back here again! Do better management! read more

Sockeye Alehouse - Rude staff sitting around just gossiping! - Brewpubs Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Ordered smoked salmon flat bread and it was terrible! Tasted like cold store bought pita and very little salmon. The service was fine, but when you get your order within 5 minutes, you know it was pre-made. They should not be named Sockeye and have a dish that is inedible. read more

Beer is good, unfortunately the golf that is posted on their site is no longer and option and they have no marketing person to update their website. read more

Good beer value. Food is mediocre. What more can I say except they have to have an 85 character review.

This new place it's amazing . It's big and the good / drinks choices are wonderful . We visited today w friends . We were attended by Sarah . She was an exceptional and professional young lady . I love how attentive and knew the menu and choices . She was fun too . The ambience and the food are amazing !! The desserts were outstanding! We will back again . We will look forward to bring my grandkids to play mini golf putting read more

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Really want to like this place since we live in walking distance but we keep being disappointed with the food we get. Service has always been great for us and the atmosphere is large and great for grabbing drinks and watching a game. However we probably won't be eating here again, Even the simplest apps & dishes leave much to be desired. Disappointed read more

I ordered the stir fry but when I received it I realized it was missing the snap peas. When I mentioned it to the waitress she just shrugged it off. I checked the menu and it turns out it was also missing the mushrooms. read more

Beautiful location and ambiance. Beer isn't bad, food is ok, service is lacking. I ordered the Spicy chicken sandwich. It was a good piece of chicken but it didn't have any spice because it only had a sliver of 'Spicy slaw' and a dollop of sriracha mayo. It was a generous sized piece of fried chicken breast in between two pieces of bread. I would have asked for more mayo because the sandwich was as dry as the Mojave dessert but considering how our server never brought my beer to the table, I didn't think we'd be seeing any more mayo anytime soon. I figured they were busy so it didn't bother me to go to the bar to grab my beer. I was the only person at the bar but the bartenders were busy. I waited patiently for a bit and didn't get any acknowledgment that they'd be with me at any point. It didn't bother me as they were making drinks for the restaurant. I was holding my daughter and she started to get heavy and bored so I sat her on the bar seat as we were literally the only customers at the bar. The second I sat her down, the bartender barked at me 'she can't sit there'. I know she's not supposed to sit there but the delivery and comment irritated me. This is your first acknowledgement that we were there and you sound like a Doberman defending his home. I know she's not supposed to be there but that's not the point. At least the beer was only $5.50. There are so many good restaurants and bars in Boise but this is not one of them. We will not be going back. It is a beautiful location and I want to like their beer but it's just ok. read more

Great environment and a great place to get a drink but the food is mediocre. The hamburgers (Alehouse Burger and Pork Belly Burger) were not good (overcooked and flavorless) and the Reuben (sparse kraut and sauce and dry) was just okay. So the takeaway, get a drink and go somewhere else to eat. The service was really bad and I'm assuming it's just badly managed. read more

Great food! Great server! Nice venue. Lots of TV's but not in your face. Good beer and terrific food. The onion rings a some of the best ever. Short rib burger was awesome good as was the crispy chicken sando. We were not disappointed. Check it out. read more

Came for brunch last Sunday. It started at 10 am and we came right after they opened. There were not many people there as I think many people don't know they serve brunch. They had an excellent brunch menu and I am gluten free and they easily accommodated me. Homer was our server and he was informative, cheerful and timely. I got the smoked salmon Benedict and my husband got the biscuits and gravy. Both were delicious but my husband said his was the best biscuits and gravy he has ever had. They have a full bar so I had a Bloody Mary which was very good, not too spicy. As we were leaving we checked out their putting green. It was in a completely separate room with another bar. Looked like a lot of fun and we will be back for brunch and a little winter golf. read more

This place was awesome! After playing a few holes of golf, we enjoyed some delicious dinner and drinks with great, friendly service! Highly recommend the clam chowder!! read more

Service a beer great. Atmosphere is very nice. No dogs except on patio. Food is good but limited to fancy bar food. That is kind of expected. read more

We were so excited for the new location to open in our neighborhood . We have been 4 or 5 times and each time we have been disappointed. The service is lacking, the food is mediocre and there is a server there that we absolutely avoid and will flat out leave if we see that she is there. I really hope they get it together because there is so much potential. We would be regulars if things improved (& they got rid of the trashy server) read more

This place is MASSIVE. Beer decent. (Getting better. I used to not like any of them but they seem to have stepped it up) Didn't try the food. Atmosphere is pretty solid. They have a more "sports bar" style bar to the left when you walk in. It has a small mini golf course in it as well. We will definitely be back to give the food a try. Lots of staff and the few that helped us out were friendly. read more

If you order carefully, you can have a great dinner. I've eaten here 3 times, service is inconsistent. I recommend salmon salad--delicious. Salmon club is so-so..bread is mediocre but on last visit, salmon was cooked perfectly. Awesome fries. The chicken sandwich is decent. Hard pass on the sliders. I recommend the Paloma. Nice space with lots of families dining. read more

Sockeye Alehouse - Salmon salad (fantastic!). Salmon club and fries (fries are fantastic! ). - Brewpubs Near Me - Boise, Idaho

I'm very tough to please, but Sockeye Alehouse exceeded my expectations! We ordered two salmon dishes- the club sandwich and the salmon salad. Both were excellent! We also tried their Powerhouse Porter and the Angel's Perch amber and really enjoyed both. I highly recommend Sockeye Alehouse for an enjoyable luncheon experience. read more

The male bartender in the golfing area is exceptionally unpleasant. I love the vibe but can't justify giving this guy money so I won't be returning until he's gone. read more

Super fun date night or weekend hang out place! We are here visiting and found this place. Fun indoor mini golf and good food selection. Overall o will definitely recommend to anyone visiting read more

Sockeye Alehouse - a cup of coffee and menu - Brewpubs Near Me - Boise, Idaho

We went to have dinner here and have nothing but awesome things to say. The food was wonderful, I had beef stroganoff, my husband had the risotto. Both were very tasty. The service was very good. When we were ready to leave we decided to take some porter home and the server (redhead, sorry didn't get her name) was very, very helpful She recommended the Midnight Cuvée, we decided to get a bottle when Chaz came to the front spot check in things and then talked very positively about it. Having been in the restaurant industry, I was impressed with the positive way he handled the employees and also how professional he was with them and me as a customer. I asked him if he was the GM and he said he wasn't. He should be. If you are ever in need of a general manager look no further. He would be a professional worth having. read more

Overpriced and understaffed. The cost of the food is sky high for lukewarm and small portions, our server was quite pleasant but we will not be returning read more

Great atmosphere and concept, but it's painfully inconsistent and laissez-fair. If they can tighten up significantly, there's something here, but the current state is total amateur hour. Id be a little leery if it's your first time visiting. read more

First visit to the Sockeye Alehouse in the Northend of Boise. We were a crowd of 11 to celebrate a birthday and the service was just terrific. we were waited on quickly and receied our meals as soon as they were ready. The alehouse fries that came with our meals were terrific. They were more like a cross of a deliciously ctisp chip and soft potato slice!! I don't like fries in general but these are jjust great! ! Our burgers were delicious and juicy and the birthday "boy "(80) got a free dessert and he chose the Berty Cobbler which brought forth great raves. Cannot wait to go back! read more

Not good. Ordered french fries to go, got chips with hair strands...yuck! Sister ordered mushrooms...WAY too bready and GREASY. NO taste of mushroom. Won't be going there again! Server was good, but, she seemed to be the only outside server..."I'll be back after I....".She was very polite, however...things REALLY need to upgrade...! read more

Great food great service visited from Florida but if I came back this would be a go to place

On paper this sounds awesome. In reality not so much. Looks way bigger from the outside. Just did the bar/golf area and was very unimpressed. Also, the bartender saw us come in, looked at us, then walked away. It was about 5 minutes before he decided to come back and greet us/take our order. Got a beer and a cocktail and I've never seen 2 drinks take so long. Plus, the "mini golf" was pretty lame. read more

We have been coming to the "new" location semi-regularly since it opened and have noticed a slow decline in food quality from the beginning. On my last visit I ordered the Market Salad. I've ordered this before and greatly enjoyed it, so I was a little shocked at what showed up to my table. Instead of Kalamata olives there were sliced black olives, like the ones from a can. Instead of fingerling potates there was a sliced, boiled Yukon. Instead of fiddle heads there were stringy bean pods. The salmon portion was small and overcooked, too. It was a late lunch and it was slow, so I don't believe a busy kitchen was the culprit. Very disappointing visit with my family and in-laws. read more

Very nice facility. We have visited twice. Both times we were seated right away, then waited 20 minutes for a server to come by ( the restaurant was not busy ). Both times we left - the second time was the last. read more

Great service, and great environment! Love the menu, and Becca at the bar made one of the best cocktails I've ever had! Highly recommend!