Must-see restaurants in Idaho

  • Goldy's Breakfast Bistro

    Boise

    Assuming an egg is just an egg, Goldy's offers 866,320 'Create Your Own Breakfast Combos.' Check our math – we were already drunk on hollandaise sauce…

  • Stanley Baking Company

    Idaho

    Something of a legend, this middle-of-nowhere bakery and brunch spot is a must stop. Operating for five months of the year out of a small log cabin,…

  • Forage Bistro

    Idaho

    An airy little cafe with a fresh atmosphere serving wine, small plates and locally farmed meat and vegetables. Happy hour is 3pm to 5pm and often has…

  • Enoteca

    Idaho

    By the people who once presided over Ketchum Grill, Enoteca combines a classy, softly lit space with an enticing selection of large and small tapas-style…

  • Pioneer Saloon

    Idaho

    For the best steak in Ketchum (and, some argue, Idaho) step into the former illicit gambling hall, now an unashamed Western den decorated with deer heads,…

  • The Garnet Cafe

    Idaho

    One foolproof way to be sure your ingredients are organic and sustainably sourced is to own the farm that grows them. The food is all about farm-fresh…

  • Provisions Local Kitchen

    Idaho

    After developing his palate at the fine restaurants in Jackson, head chef Juan Alcantara carried his considerable cooking skills over the mountains to…

  • Fork

    Boise

    This cavernous corner restaurant occupying the old bank building downtown is good anytime, but excels during weekend brunch when things like the Dungeness…

  • Powerhouse

    Idaho

    We debated whether to classify this as a 'bicycle shop,' 'bar' or 'restaurant.' We don't have a category for 'awesome.' With 20 beers on tap, it's a great…

  • Bridge Street Grill

    Idaho

    Although the town is literally surrounded by postcard-perfect scenery, somehow it's all the sweeter when viewed from the busy deck of Bridge Street Grill…

  • Eichardt's Pub Grill & Coffee House

    Idaho

    This surprisingly good restaurant masquerades as a corner dive bar. Find a table among the throng of locals slamming back drafts under rafters bristling…

  • The Kneadery

    Idaho

    A solid bet for breakfast or lunch, the Kneadery is off the main drag in an old split-log cabin outfitted with large fireplace, western art and a…

  • Redd Square Restaurant

    Idaho

    Chickpea stew, sockeye salmon and an elk-and-beef burger are the highlights of this fresh, modern place in the newish Town Square development. Leave room…

  • Madre Boutique Taqueria

    Boise

    The terrific Mexican cooking here combines traditional flavors with innovative twists – try the Idaho spud-and-chorizo taco that comes with jalapeño pesto…

  • Vietnam Pho Nouveau

    Boise

    A small, smart cafe, this is Boise's happy destination for Asian comfort food. Dig into bun, a big bowl of noodles with grilled meat and plenty of greens,…

  • Waffle Me Up

    Boise

    After their farmers market food truck was nearly tipped over by mobs of waffle-crazed locals, the creators of Waffle Me Up moved inside where they could…

  • Glow Live Food Cafe

    Idaho

    An oasis of raw and vegan dining. Sample from its laundry list of smoothies, chia puddings, organic salads, blended soups and (thank god) handmade raw…

  • Bacon

    Boise

    Breakfast here is a casual affair revolving around five different kinds of hand-cured bacon, while dinner takes on a slightly more refined persona (still…

  • Rickshaw

    Idaho

    Tiny Rickshaw has only six tables and they don't take reservations, but their eclectic menu inspired by Asian street food is worth waiting for. Everything…

  • Despo's

    Idaho

    Locals dig this healthy Mexican joint. Everything is fresh (if not entirely authentic), salads are huge, and homemade salsas (warm, hot and smokin') are…