Boise, Idaho: Places to Eat that Cost an Arm and a Leg, But Are Worth It! (At least worth an arm!)
HIGH-END PLACES TO EAT
Many visitors en route to Stanley will spend a night in Boise, Idaho’s capital and business center. Though a city of modest size, Boise has many metropolitan attractions – including some fine restaurants. A few favorites are listed below. They’re a little more spendy than the local drive-in, but hey, if you’re heading to Stanley, you’re probably on vacation – so enjoy!
Chandler’s (www.chandlersboise.com/)
Chandler’s Steakhouse specializes in prime corn-fed and Kobe-Style beef. Martini aficionados will want to visit Chandlers Martini Bar to sample master mixologist Pat Carden’s Ten-Minute Martini. There’s live jazz 7 night a weeks featuring Kevin Kirk and guest performers. The wine list features two hundred fifty selections. Best Fine Dining Award from the Idaho Statesman’s 2008 & 2009 Best of the Treasure Valley.
CHANDLERS STEAKHOUSE is open 7 nights a week for dinner starting at 5:30 P.M. Monday through Saturday. Dinner starts early on Sundays opening at 4:00 P.M.
Chandlers Steakhouse
Hotel 43
981 West Grove Street
For reservations, call 208.383.4300
Berryhill (www.berryhillandco.com)
The creation of noted chef and restaurateur John Berryhill, this downtown eatery boasts a host of Idaho beef options, pasta and the Idaho Pork Chop Ragout – a locally reared chop braised in an herb, fennel, artichoke and preserved lemon ragout. Live Pianist in the restaurant nightly. Berryhill is located in the heart of downtown Boise, Idaho.
The restaurant is located at 121 N. 9th St. Call 208-387-3553 for reservations. Lunch Monday – Friday 11-2 Saturday 12-3 Dinner Monday – Friday 5 till Close
Red Feather Lounge (www.redfeatherlounge.com)
The Red Feather celebrates the bounty of local food and the legacy of lounge culture. Many meals here – including the three-course Price Fixe – feature sustainably farmed ingredients sourced within 100 miles, including pan seared Hagerman Sturgeon, served with zucchini fritters. Dinner every day starting at 5 pm
208.429.6340
246 N. 8th Street
