It was not bad, just not great as I imagined a place would be where Guy Fiere visited. My husband and godson had burgers and fries, I had ice cream. read more

My sister in-law selected this restaurant for lunch on a recent road trip. She saw that it was featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives and wanted to give it a shot. It was pretty good. It's an old fashion drive up restaurant. They do have a walk up counter and a seating area out front. We ordered the rib-eye steak sandwich, bacon cheeseburger, chili fries, and breaded mushrooms. We also tried the in-laws cheese sticks and we all shared the ice cream potato for dessert. The rib-eye steak sandwich was ok. It was a little tough, but hubby liked it. The bacon cheeseburger was so good. The bacon was crispy and the lettuce and tomatoes were really fresh and the burger was juicy. The chili fries were good. The fries were really crispy which held up well with the chili. I didn't try the mushrooms, but hubby and the in-laws seemed to like them. The cheese sticks were huge! I didn't care so much for the coating around them, but they weren't bad. The ice cream potato was the best! It really does look like a baked potato. Vanilla ice cream coated in cocoa powder with whipped cream and cookie crumbles...so yummy! read more

Worst chicken sandwich ever. Bland thin piece of chicken with some breading on it. All I could taste was the pickle and mayo on the bun. Seriously, if you want a great chicken sandwich get one from WYLD CHILD. read more

God is with this food. He's in the kitchen deep frying the mozzarella sticks and the monte Cristo Himself. Amen read more

Westside Drive In - Monte Cristo - American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Beautifully manicured location. Wait in one of two lines to order (or you can walk-up) and then pick what you want from the bountiful menu. I had a simple order of the Works Spud, which has sour cream, bacon, chives and Cheddar. After waiting a short time it came in a Styrofoam container. It was not huge, but just what I wanted. Westside should consider paper boxes or cardboard material boxes instead of Styrofoam. read more

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West side always knows how to deliver! Always great service, great food, and great atmosphere! I love their meatloaf and mashed potatoes, smothered, and gravy and grilled mushrooms. It's full of flavor just like mom used to make! You can't go wrong here as there's something for everyone! This is a must for anyone visiting Boise who wants to eat like a local. read more

Westside Drive-In: The True Idaho Experience Westside Drive-In is the kind of place that sticks with you--not just for the food but for the whole experience. It's a classic Boise institution, the kind of spot where you bring out-of-town family and friends to show them what Idaho is really about. And yeah, sure, the burgers are solid, the fries hit the spot, but let's be honest--you're here for the baked potato ice cream. It sounds like a gimmick, but it's not. It's a masterpiece. A perfect scoop of vanilla ice cream, shaped like a baked potato, rolled in cocoa powder for that golden Idaho spud look, topped with whipped cream "sour cream," a drizzle of caramel "butter," and chopped nuts standing in for bacon bits. It's sweet, creamy, a little ridiculous, and absolutely worth every bite. Don't bother with the drive-thru--this is a place to experience. Grab a seat on the patio, soak in the retro vibes, and take your time. Westside isn't just a meal; it's a memory in the making. read more

I got to try steak fingers and realized that they are not my jam. The fried bologna sandwich and burgers pleased the crowd, but the thing that floored us was the ice cream shaped like a baked potato- that was amazing. This is window service and you sit outside or drive through. It was hot. read more

Unfortunately, I'd already finished my meal and my visit to Westside Drive-In before I learned about the ice cream potato. That would have been something worth experiencing. Next time. What I did have, however, was a burger with tater tots and a milkshake. I can't say that it was the best burger I've had, but it got the job done. If you're looking for a gourmet burger, you might want to keep looking. The milkshake was alright too-my wife didn't care for it, so I got to finish the whole thing myself. (We had planned to share.) Even though I missed the ice cream potato, I did get a surprise. In the bag with our food were two...wait for it..... fortune cookies. I'm not sure if that's common practice or if somebody thought it would be funny to put them in there and see what people would do. Well, we ate them. Actually, we ate a bite of them and then tossed them since they were terribly stale. This seems like a place that at one point was hopping. Now, I think the only thing keeping it going is the novelty of the ice cream potato. read more

Westside Drive In - American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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Came here while in town for the baked potato ice cream. The menu looked extensive and a lot of it sounded good but we had reservations for somewhere else for dinner. Service was quick and the ice cream baked potato was so cute. It hit the spot as we had walked to the location. I would definitely come back to check out the rest of the menu. Since it was a nice day, we sat outside and enjoyed the weather. Picnic tables were comfortable and the area was clean. read more

The food was excellent, and the service was friendly. One of the best Burgers I have had!

Very impressed with our meal! I got the jr cheeseburger with tater tot's. The fry sauce with the tots were a great touch. YUM! Highly recommend trying the Idaho Ice Cream Potato. read more

Westside Drive In - Idaho Ice Cream Potato - American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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I decided to come here in order to try finger steaks, which are unique to Idaho. At the airport, I even spotted an advertisement for it. They are strips of steak battered with a tempura-like or flour batter, and deep-fried in oil. Mmm fried... They came with a piece of garlic bread and fries or gems (tater tots). I enjoyed the crunchy finger steaks and suggest everyone else try them too! It makes for great fair food. I was full afterwards and was disappointed that I didn't have room to try the ice cream potato. Sad. If neither of those sound good to you, there are lots of other options for you to choose from! Most people ordered to go at the drive through. There are only a few tables outdoors if you decide to eat there. I'm not sure how clean the tables were. Beware of the flies. At each table they have reflective fly fans to help keep them away from your food. By the way, the drive in was featured on Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives. read more

Westside Drive In - Finger Steaks - American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

I have been wanting to try this place since moving to the Boise area. I saw this place on Triple D years ago and was excited to give it a try. We came here just for the signature ice cream potato. We had just eaten so we didn't try any of the food except split a basket of fries. This place reminds me of a place right out of the 50's with 2 drive thru windows and places to eat outside. The place is very nostalgic looking and doesn't look like it's been updated since. For me I don't really care about those things as long as the food and service is on point. Yesterday's experience was really good except for the amount of flies. I don't hold that against any Treasure Valley place right now because flies are out in force this time of year at every place especially if you sit outside. The young gals that helped us yesterday were outstanding! The ice cream potato was all that I expected. It was ice cream in the shape of a potato dusted in cocoa then topped with delicious hot fudge, whipped cream as sour cream with crumbled cookies and nuts for the topping. This was a very solid item! I would 100% go back for one of these and I am just happy that this location is over 30 mins from my house because I could see myself getting one of these multiple times in the week. The fries tasted as they were frozen and not 100% sure either way they were cooked perfectly and seasoned. The fry sauce as a staple condiment was also very tasty. Will for sure be back to try one of their burgers or other signature classics. read more

Westside Drive In - Idaho Chef Lou's World Famous Idaho Ice Cream Potato - American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Chef Lou, I don't know if you're still involved with the drive in but considering the terrible state of the food I sincerely doubt it. I have had many friends tell me not to go there because the food has gotten so bad that they were shocked and shared the experience with me. Not what you want to hear. So sad after such a wonderful place for so many years!@! read more

Westside Drive-in is an iconic Boise establishment! A go-to spot for a quick meal when you want fast food but also want to support local! Westside Drive-in is also the home of the famous Idaho Potato Ice cream (no, it's not actually a potato - all ice cream,baby!). When In Idaho, you gotta do it! Speaking of sweets, the shakes here are THICK and delicious! Chocolate-peanut butter milkshakes are my go-to but the possibilities are really endless. There are a lot of options here that can be a bit overwhelming. The meatloaf sandwich with a side of curly fries is what I'm all about. They also have a prime rib special on the weekends, while supplies last. I've only gotten the prime rib here once but I like the idea of getting a prime rib in a drive-thru. The vibes here are really retro and fun. The staff here are friendly and efficient. read more

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has such amazing desserts. I love the fast variety that you could get here. The Idaho potato is so good. The food is good but it's not great. Some items are a little questionable, but I would definitely recommend coming here for dessert and bring your friends and family because it is such a fun time and such a great environment!!! read more

The 50's vibes are so great & you have to try the loaded baked potato ice cream!! I will definitely be returning. Everyone is so friendly and the food was fresh! read more

The food is prepared so tasty -- the burger was spicy, just like I ordered. The finger steaks were plentiful ... I think it's a HUGE portion. The generous sides of onion rings and fries were certified crispy. The strawberry shake was thick and rich. All this and the service couldn't have been better. The food was prepared quickly, arriving hot and fresh. The ambiance is that of a cute drive-in diner of bygone days. All I can say is Guy Fieri from Diners, Drive Ins, and Dives is right on the money because this is Bomb.com ... lots of fun! read more

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My kid wanted a grilled cheese sandwich. I called in made the order and it was great. The sandwich was cheesy and good the fries where perfect the shake was so good. I been here in Idaho for 7 years and never eat here before. Definitely need to come back and try other items from there menu. read more

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Good service and friendly workers! We got the French dip sandwich, chili baked potato, and the potato ice cream (name is misleading, but it was vanilla ice cream + chocolate and peanuts). Pretty good! read more

Westside Drive In - American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Sooooo good! We went based on a co-workers recommendation and they weren't wrong. The Drive-in is also featured on Diners, Drive-isn, and Dives. We ordered fried zucchini and it was yummy! I got the Cuban sandwich with fries and devoured it - sooo good! I'm picky about a Cuban sandwich and this one is legit, Cuban approved. My partner got the Guy recommended Famous Daddy-O burger and I couldn't believe he could fit it in his mouth, it was HUGE! He loved it! Our friend ordered the cajun burger and cleaned his plate. He later said that was one of the best burgers he's ever had. Needless to say, we loved it and will be back! read more

Westside Drive In - American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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Came here for the finger steaks! As someone from out of the area, I genuinely didn't know about finger steaks until I got here. How can I pass up strips of steak, battered, and deep-fried?! (Answer: I can't!) It did take longer than I expected to get the finger steak but I thought the finger steaks were really delicious: crispy, lightly seasoned, and great for snacking while walking (which is what I did after I got them). I didn't try any of the other items but would recommend stopping here for the finger steaks, especially if you're a tourist in the area. According to a website, the finger steak is Idaho's signature food! read more

Westside Drive In - finger steaks - American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Fun atmosphere with great, quick food. Try the mozzarella sticks and, of course, the potato ice cream.

Heard of this place from Diners, Drive In's, and Dives. Decided to try it on our way thru Boise and we weren't disappointed. The steak fingers are out of the world and the Monte Cristo sandwich is killer. Can't wait to come back and try more items, like the Burgundy Stroganoff. Highly recommended. read more

This drive in is super old school with most things deep fried to ginormous hamburgers. The menu is huge and their claim to fame are Steak Fingers and the Idaho ice cream potato. Most tourists that visit here will have heard that these two items are their claim to fame. I packed up the family to try the fingers, buffalo chicken sandwich and ice cream. We visited the State Street location since it was close. The place is really old and there's no indoor seating. There were rows of tables with umbrellas shading you. It was 100 degrees that afternoon, so umbrella or not, it was hot. The drive in had two drive through lanes and an old fashion window for walk up orders. There's parking on their small lot, but plenty of parking on the residential streets if need be. The steak fingers are deep fried strips of beef served over a huge bed of fries with a slice of toast. I made the mistake of ordering it as a meal, so my kids and I ordered it individually. It was a good at first because the deep fried beef was tender and the fries were crispy and well seasoned. Where we went wrong is the servings were large and greasy. My son and I finished ours, but felt bloated and greased out afterwards. The buffalo blue cheese burger was a grilled chicken breast with cucumbers, lettuce and tomatoes. The meat was dry and there was so much sauce that every bite was a runny mess. The Idaho ice cream potato was the star of the show. It looked like a baked potato and was large enough to be shared by two to three people. If I were to order the Steak Fingers again, it would be to share with others. I wouldn't order the grilled chicken burgers again, but would try a beef burger on my next visit. The ice cream potato would be somethIng I would order again. The gal that helped us at the walk up window was super helpful and nice, so no issues there. The prices here can add up quickly, because a burger with an add on combo package is around 14.00. They do give you quite a bit of fries with a refillable drink. I would come back to try the other offerings like the prime rib dinner served only on Fridays and Saturdays. read more

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Westside Drive-in, deep fried old fashioned goodness in the heart of the gem state. Literally- I can feel like place effecting my heart. Clogging my arteries... but in a tasty way. Definitely an iconic, retro place that's food probably hasn't changed much since it was established in 1957. We tried the Monte Cristo, Finger Steaks, onion rings, mozzarella sticks and ice cream potato. Good stuff, fun to eat but it was so HOT out and there wasn't adequate shade for our group so that definitely effected our experience. It felt like fair food, especially with the hot weather. If you want to try the Monte Cristo a half could easily be shared. The mozzarella sticks were Italian seasoning flavor. A little strong for me. The finger steaks were... unusual. Like a fish-n-chips batter. I didn't love them, I've had much better finger steaks (best ever is Stewart's in Caldwell) The ice cream potato was a lot of fun and tasted just like a simple sundae with vanilla ice cream, nuts, chocolate and whipped cream. We were full, we enjoyed it, but nothing was mind blowing. read more

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Three words. Ice. Cream. Potato. Yummy treat you'll only find in Idaho. Super friendly service and an icon, really. read more

Westside Drive In - Famous Ice Cream Potato. Trust me! Try this - it's yummy! - American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

I was in Boise for the first time, passing by for one day. Decided to go to this cafe. Because 4 years ago in Russia I saw a report about Westside Drive-in in the program "America. Great Journey". And finally, I came here and tried the famous Potato ice cream. Great atmosphere, great music! I liked it very much! read more

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Great old fashion burger joint w the decor to match. The cashier was friendly. We were able to sit on the patio. It was a great way to enjoy a nice fall day. We all got burger w the exception of my daughter she got a Philly. Which was great. My only 2 complaints were the food was a bit over priced. They were out of ice cream for the floats. We will definitely come back. read more

Update on this classic , do it all, drive in. Now that I have frequented west side it's become evident that they do everything well. The fish sandwhich is stupid...get it, the burgers are large and delicious, the Philly is unique and a total gut buster, hell I have seen a guy with a sloppy joe that looked crazy good. Give it a shot and don't worry about what you get, it will be great. read more

Westside Drive In - Hands cut fish sandwich. - American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Having seen a photo of Chef Lou's World Famous Idaho Ice Cream Potato, I added this place to my list to visit months ago. With summer winding down, we decided to visit on a recent Friday night -- and was glad I did! The place was steadily busy; but service was good and all lines kept moving. We opted to sit at one of the umbrella-covered tables because the weather was fine. We were surprised to see 2 drive-thru lines; however, both were needed to handle the constant flow of cars. The servers were efficient and friendly; they really seemed to enjoy working there. My wife chose the French Dip and was more than pleased. I chose the BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger (with Tots & a Lemonade) and it was also delectable! My only problem was that there was so much sauce that I had to use 4 or 5 napkins to stay clean. I'm complaining about that. Since the Ice Cream Potato was the thing that brought us there, we saved some food for later and ordered it for dessert. It looked very realistic and tasted delicious! read more

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Friendly staff. Clean tables except for all the flies but that's just nature. The food and milkshakes were fantastic! I got a blackberry cheesecake one and hubby got Oreo mint. Both were some of the best shakes I've had in Idaho! The burger was so delicious. Only thing I noticed is there are way more toppings then meat. The patties and bacon strips are a little thin but tasty. I think next time I will nix the bacon and get an extra patty instead. The hubby's steak fingers were probably in the top 3 I've ever had! I kept stealing them lol. Will be back regularly! read more

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Looking for a timeless drive in?! Come here. This places was visited by Guy Fieri, so you know the food is seasoned and crispy. The flavors are unique, and the large! There are multiple drive through, but I'm not sure if both are open. The seating area is outside, but at times, the idaho flies will attack you. Overall worth the food though! read more

Westside Drive In - Chicken tender basket - American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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One of our favorites when we visit Boise! Good old fashioned drive in home style food. Lots of burgers, sandwiches, hearty meals, and standard drive in fare. On this visit I had the kraut dog which was primo with a great bun, plenty of kraut, and a nice sausage. Stuffed mushrooms were tasty but half order was kind of smaller than I expected. My wife had the meatloaf sandwich...it wasn't her favorite thing she has had there but still good (good bread, cheese, and heavy onion...the meatloaf was so so). Kids had the kids meals which kept them happy. Service was excellent! Very kind and helpful! She was working all the windows, busting her butt! At last, we had the famous potato looking ice cream sundae which is always fun! The drive in is a little run down but that's part of the ambiance and character. It was a beautiful day so we sat on the patio! Overall, you can't go wrong at Westside! read more

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Good value.. been here awhile but it's very busy the finger steaks are really good! Recommend read more

I Love the food! Always flavorful, great variety, quality and accurately prepared. The service is personal, prompt and kind. Both locations are clean, light and our whole family loves coming!! read more

Best shakes in town! I love the bright retro look and the workers are super nice! Highly recommend the s'mores shake

Great sandwiches, variety and onion rings. Great seasonal foods as well from St Pattys day to Thanksgiving

This place is fantastic ! It is the definitive drive in burger spot in Boise !! It has really grown on me over the years. Their bacon burger is amazing. Fries with fry sauce is a must. The finger steaks are the best in town !! Overall can't recommend enough in this day and age! read more