Loving their new tiki menu! Tried on day one and they made it perfectly. Trust me I'm a tiki nerd. Banger of a zombie. Luke made an amazing calypso, his original! Great place for tiki enthusiasts, let's get this place on the the tiki map! read more

We stopped in for dinner at the Reef this past Friday, January 10. We love to go there during happy hour. This is one of our favorite restaurants in Boise. Food is always great and service exceptional. Brionna was our server for the evening. We were greeted minutes after we sat down, drink and food orders were placed and within no time our meal was delivered to our table. You can never go wrong with the Mondo Pupu Platter!!! Our favorite!!! She checked in on us to ensure we were happy with our meal and see if we needed another beverage. Great service, great food......we will be back soon!! read more

Not like the old place so it looses a few points, I miss the chickens on the wall. But the food and service is good! The old bar is the same but the bartender is an upgrade. Nostalgia aside, the food and service are very good! It is very clean and has a nice vibe. read more

The Reef is the spot for the best rooftop patio vibes in Downtown Boise! If you're in the mood for shareable appetizers and drinks, the Reef has huge party bowls and giant mules for 2-4 people. The Volcano party bowl is my go-to because of the nostalgia dragon berry Bacardi brings to me ( Embarrassing, I know... but I own it.) The Mondo pupu platter is excellent for groups of 2-4. I love coming here after work with some peeps and ordering the Mondo pupu platter and the Volcano party bowl. I usually also order a few extra orders of coconut shrimp because it's my favorite! It's important to note that after a specific time (8 pm, I believe) where the Reef becomes 21+. There's also often live music inside and a full bar if you feel more like just drinking and vibing and don't need a whole table. It's a bit more dark and divey inside, but still really fun when there's live music. Come here for the rooftop patio dining, large and reasonably priced party bowls, and shareable pupu platters! read more

The Reef - Mondo Pupu Platter - American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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Went here last weekend & it was a little bit of a disappointment honestly, but I've been here a year ago & had a better experience so I'm hoping it was just the night. Grabbed some drinks & nachos. The cups are fun & drinks are really good. Their nachos are usually bomb! But they were so overcooked this time. It was hard to even separate the chips from the hardened cheese. There was a ridiculous amount of jalapeño as well. Would go back but not my go to Boise place for nachos after this. read more

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I love the outdoor seating arrangement that they have for this restaurant! There was also a outdoor bar that sits in the middle of the patio. It wasn't open I'm sure it's due to COVID but it looked pretty awesome. I love to be here when they are using it. Plenty of outdoor seating on their rooftop patio. The sun was shining so we got really lucky to enjoy our food on this beautiful day. My first 5 item is the coconut shrimp. Perfect crunch to it and delicious. I could have just ordered 10 of them and I would have been satisfied. It was just my appetizer and my meal was the crunch wrap. It wasn't exactly the flavor I expected because it was kind of plain but still good. I actually dipped my wrap in the AMAZING sweet chili sauce that came with my shrimp to give it a little more flavor. I ordered a side salad to go with my wrap, the veggies were fresh, tasty and good. The salad that comes with your meal is a good size portion, I did not finish it all. My husband said the tacos had a nice kick to them and he liked his meal a lot as well. My son ordered the crab wontons which were very flavorful. The tastiest kids meal for me was the teriyaki chicken, rice and broccoli. I couldn't stop eating my sons broccoli it was juicy, soft with a little crunch to it. Exactly how I like my broccoli cooked. Our server was great, it's a really cute restaurant. Tons of island themed decorations. They opened at 3pm and we arrived around 3:15pm. They definitely get busy when they open. I seen that they take reservations but they are not mandatory. I was a little confused when I first looked up the restaurant info. They have a stage inside so Im sure it's a fun spot to go to when they have live music. It's a very spacious building. We are from Seattle so it was cool to see some of their staff wearing their Seahawk gear!! read more

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Food and drinks were good considering the price. The service we received was also good.

one of my favs! super sweet service & everything on the menu is delicious. love this place!

Really chill vibe at the Reef. I entered, walked past the Front Door bar and up the stairs to the other bar, called Tiki Lounge. The hostess informed me to place my takeout order at the bar so there I went. Pop/rock music...it's all good. One to two minutes later a waiter asked if I needed something and I placed my order for Sweet and Sour Chicken + an included side of my choice: Voodoo Fries. Cannot wait to dig into it... read more

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Loved the vibe! We had dinner on the rooftop, which I'd highly recommend! The foot was great and they had the best cocktail selections. I will be back next time I'm in Boise. read more

The Reef - Great cocktail bar! - American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Drink was okay if I had ordered a Virgin and I will choose what I tip my lousy waitress not REEF! They charged me a 20% tip on the bill she didn't deserve! Next time I'll pass on Reef. Friendly environment but nah! read more

Ate here last week while in town on a trip from Austin. It was conveniently located to the hotel I was staying in and it was open a little later than many of the other restaurants in the area so gave it a try! I ordered the Reef Roll sushi and Tempura Asparagus. I thought the food was delicious! The drinks were good too. Shared the Volcano Bowl with my partner. We were sat immediately on the rooftop on a Monday night. Docking a star for the service. It was very slow. We usually don't mind slower service if we have nowhere else to be but it took 20 minutes before any waitress came to our table so we could even order water. Service was spotty the rest of the evening but they seemed a little low staff so I understand. Overall, we enjoyed our time here. Really love the tiki theme and the rooftop seating on a nice, clear evening is so great! read more

The Reef - Reef Roll & Tempura Asparagus - American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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A group of us went to the reef last night for drinks and dinner. I have a thing for Tiki bars. I just can't get enough of the tropical voodoo vibe. Unfortunately the drinks and food could be better. Maybe my taste buds were off that night but everything seemed slightly bitter, drinks and food. The staff were super fun, they spent time joking with tables instead of just rushing around. I'll be back, to give them another try. read more

Great service and great food! Great happy hour. Menu is as of 5/2023. Highly recommend sitting at the rooftop! read more

The Reef - American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Fun tiki vibe at a rooftop bar. The place was busy but my group of 4 was able to find seats at the bar right away. We ordered the nachos, mojitos and margaritas. Drinks tasted a bit premixed but the nachos were massive. We also ordered a monster Moscow mule which we shared and it was fresh and fun! As I was leaving there was a DJ starting to play music too, very fun! read more

The Reef - American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

I really wanted to give them 5 stars... but the food, booze and service was a 4. Sorry... Only room to improve! Cheers. read more

The Reef - American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Went here with a large party. Good ambiance for a bar/live venue location. They have a full bar with lots of island themed special cocktails. I'd give this place Top marks to have fun downtown! That stated, the food was pretty vanilla. Nothing wrong and the ingredients were fresh. It was just boring - felt like an old menu that needed some love. The food check all the marks if you want to full menu to help supplement a night of drinks or social hour, but don't plan around dinner. Food today is too expensive nowadays and if you're just wanting a nice meal with a date or friend, maybe go elsewhere. This is a bar/party place first. Service is completely acceptable by 2022 standards and above average for Boise downtown. Recommend! read more

Love this place! These guys are the best and the experience is always so good. Service is great and the food is amazing. Win, win. We love sitting at the bar and the rooftop patio is a vibe in the summer. Always coming back to this place. read more

Busy place with a good happy hour drink list and some food. The food was really slow (about an hour for nachos and cold sandwiches) but it was also really busy since it was right before the Luke Combs concert; got 3 rounds of drinks before food arrived! Nice wait staff and willing to split the bill based on groups which was awesome! Temperature was a bit warm inside. read more

I'm usually a really big fan of this place. Good food, good location, and a fun vibe and usually pretty good service but this past experience was different. First off we were seated at 6:40ish and we were told we would have to be done by 8. Odd request but figured it would be fine since we had a while. Everything was good until they took our order, we didn't receive our food until 45 minutes later leaving essentially 20-25 minutes to eat and finish our drinks before we were told we had to leave. Then I had looked at the bill only to calculate the tip but then my friend asked if I tipped twice. To my confusion she explained that there is 20% gratuity already applied which the waitress conveniently forgot to tell us! I thought that would be something required for the server to mention. And finally I ordered two drinks and immediately after asking if we were getting desert and we said no thanks so she quickly rang us all out and after we had received our receipts we were asked to leave to seat the next group! I was only half way done with my drink so I was rushed to quickly finish as our group began to leave. I shouldn't be rushed when the food took that long and I'm forced to leave a 20% tip. read more

This place has probable the best happy hour options. A GF and I met here to check out the happy hour and were not disappointed. The bartender was young and fun and the appetizers are 1/2 off! Between the two of us we had 4 beers and the mandu poo poo platter (which we took over half home) and the bill was under $25. Can't beat that. If your looking for a fun vibe and cheap thrills during happy hour highly recommend this place! read more

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This used to be one of my favorite restaurants to come to downtown. My boyfriend and I loved to sit by the window and either people watch or look at the cars driving by. It's got such a neat vibe, drinks were always good and service was fast. We went in yesterday (11/06) because I looked and realized they had white claws on their menu; the only hard seltzer we'll drink and you can't seem to find it in Boise. We sat at the bar and everything seemed like it would be fine. This older couple sat next to us and asked the bartender how she was doing. She immediately starts going on this tangent about how "a BOY opened up" and she was going to have a panic attack. Her whole attitude was really off putting and you could tell she was way more focused on complaining then actually doing her job. When my boyfriend finished his first drink, she walked by and made eye contact, and kept walking... once I finished mine a few minutes by and she still hadn't came back around the corner. We got there right when they opened, so there were 4 couples at the bar and I think 5 tables sat in the whole place.. was really not that busy. I had no desire to sit there and have to be in her negative presence anymore so we just threw down a $20 and left. Hope you enjoyed your $12 tip for crappy service. Sadly we won't be back. Didn't get her name, but it's the woman with green dreadlocks. read more

Good place to eat and drink with friends during happy hour. Their pupu platter has plenty of food, and for the happy hour price, can be filling for some. Servers were attentive and provided good service. read more

Cool tiki ambiance in Boise. I think the biggest draw is the rooftop bar, but it was 98 outside so we ate in. Decent happy hour menu, and good food. I had the Thai Chicken tacos--really good! Service was kinda slow, but the guy was nice. My seven year old loved it. Would go back. read more

Great deck, tiki themed, , more of a college crowd but it's a good balance between fun and good food.

Do yourself a favor and get the nachos!! They are immense so definitely share with a friend (or five). Awesome happy hour! read more

The Reef - All the food... - American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Recently ate here while on a trio to Boise...this place was super convenient to my hotel and in easy walking distance. It was getting late so was just happy to find a place to eat that was open a little later. Walking in in this place has a really cool tiki vibe and reminded me of being in Hawaii. They have a great menu with lots of choices from traditional choices of appetizers , sushi, Hawaiian style dishes. I asked the bartender what his favorite thing on the menu was and he said he loved the mahi mahi fish tacos. So for me hunger was kicking in and my mind was made up. I started off with some chips and salsa and while the salsa and warm bean dip was super good the out of bag chips were just ok and kinda stale and the reason I removed one star. Outside of that everything else was great. Plus the service from the bartender was a 5 star experience for sure. The tacos where the main star and clean see why this was his favorite dish. The fish tasted super fresh and loved every part. Another surprise was the side of coleslaw that was as well super delicious. I enjoyed pretty much every part of this meal including the cold beer I washed everything down with. This was a great find and so glad I had the opportunity to try this place out. In addition this restaurant is doing all the safety protocols that are being asked...including limited seating for social distancing, masks and extra cleaning. So congrats and thanks for doing all that you can to keep us safe. So whether local or visiting this is a great choice in the downtown Boise area. read more

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The island vibe is always great at the Reef! They have a large drink selection, and great lunch and dinner menu. It's also a small concert venue, I hear it's fun, but I haven't caught a show there yet. The rooftop space is fantastic in the summer, and the large bar and dining areas are perfect for colder months. I've alternated between the burgers and fish tacos on my visits, and never been disappointed. Fun for a night out any day of the week! read more

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The food was amazing! My mom and I went during happy hour where their Margs/Mules/Mojitos are 7$ and all of their appetizers are 50% off. We had their Pupu Platter, which says that it serves 3-4 people. Plenty of food to make 2 people full and it was delicious! Their happy hour drinks were also very good. Only negative was that it took over 15 minutes to get anyone to wait on our table, but servers were very friendly and accommodating! read more

The Reef - Mondo Pupu Platter, sweet potato fries, mule, margarita - American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

We waited around for awhile for the two of us to get sat even though it wasn't very busy for a Friday night. We arrived 20 minutes before "Happy Hour" ended at 7pm. By the time someone asked me what I wanted to order it was 7:05 They had to verbally explain to me what was on happy hour because they don't have it written down on a menu anywhere. Very confusing - all different percentage discounts on the food. Mojitos, margaritas, mules were $6. No discounts on speciality cocktails. I ordered a margarita that tasted like straight mix. I got happy hour chips and salsa which ended up being $5.50. Over all, it seamed like the staff didn't want to wait to customers. We left without ordering anything else. read more

Got the sweet and sour chicken, it tasted freezer burned. Service was ok, we had a party of 6 so it was an automatic added gratuity and so server was checking in every 30 minutes or more and our drinks would take about the same time to arrive read more

This place is great! Love to go here and get a G&T and the poopoo platter. I would give it 5 stars but they get only 4 as they no longer stay open late and don't have bands anymore. Back before Covid they were the place to be! Now it's a ok place to go. Wish the owners would bring it back like it was before. read more

Located above Front Door Pizza, Reef is where all of the young 20-somethings go to grab $3.95 Coors Lights and split the nacho appetizer...because Instagram. It's mostly Southern Californians and other BSU transplants who want a fun atmosphere that's also affordable before a night on the town. If you come for just the $4 draft beers and a few split appetizers, this place is solid. However, if you're looking for a good meal on clean plates this is NOT your place. Every single time I come here for something other than cheap drinks, I leave disappointed. As much as I love the tiki vibes and the rooftop bar (holla) there really isn't an excuse for paying $50 for the fresh food here. I'm talking lettuce wraps, sushi, and burgers. Again if you want nachos or a fried-everything plate, you're good. Both times I've ordered the lettuce wraps here I receive butter lettuce with tears in them making them impossible to use as a wrap. Furthermore there's always gross, old lettuce in the mix, and the occasional dirt/worm bites. I'm enclosing photos for reference. Tonight, we couldn't eat half of our appetizer, the lettuce was that bad. The burgers are greasy, the coconut chicken wrap has too much sauce making the wrap soggy within a few minutes, the sushi meals come with the ginger over the wasabi defeating the purpose of the ginger, and I could go on and on. With every menu item that myself or my friends have tried, we always leave wishing we only got the nachos and nothing else. Great location, fun/beautiful crowd, affordable beer and oversized appetizers. Come for these, and please be advised that ordering anything else comes at your own risk for dissatisfaction. read more

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The roof dining makes this place nice to go to for dinner. The cocktails were good. The lighting wasn't working so it was difficult to see our food. Someone did come by and light the tiki torches. The steaks came with your choice of potatoes and vegetables. Everything tasted good. It's a nice place to go on a summer evening or at sunset. There is social distance dining inside but we preferred to eat outside. read more

Reviewer no. 121 of The Reef, Downtown Boise, Idaho. My 373rd Yelp review. Woohoo! I am a fan. This is my new favorite place! I've visited this place three times in one week, which isn't me because I like to try new things and new places. The Reef is located upstairs from The Front Door and The Brickyard. You have to walk up several stairs (see my photos), but the stairs are small and semi-spiral, which makes it easy for just about anyone to walk up. I didn't see an elevator, so you may want to check that out if you or a dining companion has a hard time with stairs. We made a reservation for 5:30 PM, on a Tuesday, which wasn't necessary; however, I can see that later hours fill quickly. The place is decorated like a beach and honestly, it's pretty cool! There is a stage for entertainment, which I understand is on the weekends only. The Reef also has a door leading to the roof where there are tiki huts and an open bar, but it is closed during the offseason-- I wholeheartedly can't wait to have a drink or two, or three, up there! HAPPY HOUR I, personally, think that they have a really good happy hour. You'll have to check out my pics and videos (make sure to like em') to see the size of these plates! The Nachos and the Mondo platter are enough to feed 4+ people easily and they're half price during happy hour ($10). They have drink specials and lots of other good priced, large sized apps. Happy hour is 3-6pm M-F. The food was superb. We had the sushi, the mondo platter, the nachos, some deserts ($7) and of course cocktails! The atmosphere is fun, laid back, no rush, and all around chill. If you're able to get a booth by the window you can watch the city go by-- people walking to their destination, friends sharing a laugh as they walk, cars driving by (keep your car clean!), bikes passing by-- simply people watching which is one of the most beautiful things in the world to me. Everyone has a story-- I like to hear peoples stories. All in all, I really like this place. There is ample seating for all shapes and sizes! I'd love to join ya... message me and let's do dinner! If you visit this place based on this review, message me and let me know your thoughts! Whenever you read this, I hope you have an AMAZING day! read more

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Took my Dad to check out the Reef patio a.k.a. Hawaii in Boise LOL. A group that arrived after us was accidentally seated before us and the manager went above and beyond to make up for it. I really appreciated that because with all the stress in today's world, it's nice to know that great service still exists. Food was good, their burgers are delicious. read more

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Had a travel job over the summer that stuck me in Boise for a few months and I found myself coming back here because I loved their Moscow Mules and food so much. read more

The Reef - American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Seven brothers in laie Really the meat was so thin and bun uneatable. Will only go to Kahuku from now on. Skimped on the fries orders done 10-15 min apart wow The Shake was very good read more

Was visiting downtown Boise and went to the lounge that said there was food; they stopped serving and were out of what I wanted anyway (old menu on Yelp). I was told to try Reef which was around the corner. The bartender was super friendly and got me a drink quickly (simple vodka soda). I ordered the nachos with chicken, guac, and beans. Only complaint is that the nachos were so big!! It was enough for a group. But they were delicious. I enjoyed the environment and the people. The DJ, unfortunately, turned down and off at 11 pm which was early but I guess that's Reef's jam. Very welcoming environment. Late night bites. read more

Our family was in town from all over the country and we went to Reef to celebrate our youngest daughter's graduation. Brennen, our server was fantastic. He was very fun and attentive all while training a new server. We went during happy hour so we got great deals on food and drinks. Plus the atmosphere is very fun read more