Guidebook for Boise
Food Scene
Great food, 2 for 1 happy hour drinks, and within walking distance. Hint: Sit in the bar area to the left, and the appetizer menu is huge and delicious. The restaurant itself can be expensive for entrees, but are very good.
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Barbacoa Grill
276 Bobwhite CtGreat food, 2 for 1 happy hour drinks, and within walking distance. Hint: Sit in the bar area to the left, and the appetizer menu is huge and delicious. The restaurant itself can be expensive for entrees, but are very good.
Black Rock Coffee Bar
1604 Broadway AveSuper close, always friendly, great coffee.
Tin Roof Tacos
115 Broadway AveAwesome tacos, clean, friendly and cheap.
Best pizza in the Treasure Valley. New York style by the slice. They don't deliver, but it's worth dining in, or picking up.
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Guido's Original New York Style Pizza
235 N 5th StBest pizza in the Treasure Valley. New York style by the slice. They don't deliver, but it's worth dining in, or picking up.
Basque Bistro, not a ton of room so getting a table can be challenging, but definitely delicious.
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Bar Gernika
202 S Capitol BlvdBasque Bistro, not a ton of room so getting a table can be challenging, but definitely delicious.
Parks & Nature
Popular hiking trail, easy enough for anyone to complete. Park at the Old State Penn off of Warm Springs and hike up ~1-2 miles for a great view of the valley.
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Table Rock
3199 E Table Rock RdPopular hiking trail, easy enough for anyone to complete. Park at the Old State Penn off of Warm Springs and hike up ~1-2 miles for a great view of the valley.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
401 Broadway AveAlbertsons
1650 W State StWinCo Foods
110 E Myrtle StDrinks & Nightlife
Taphouse
760 W Main StGreat beer selection.
Great food and beer, also a pretty good restaurant space.
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10 Barrel Brewing Boise
826 W Bannock StGreat food and beer, also a pretty good restaurant space.
Payette Brewing Company
733 S Pioneer StBoise based brewery, fun atmosphere, good beer!
Fatty's Bar
800 W Idaho StThis is the where the young crowd goes.
Classic local dive with cheap strong drinks. Can have a line out the door on Friday and Saturday.
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Cactus Bar Downtown Boise
517 W Main StClassic local dive with cheap strong drinks. Can have a line out the door on Friday and Saturday.
Good semi-outdoor bar, also has great Mexican food. Used to be a secret but is pretty popular these days.
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Parrilla Grill
1512 N 13th StGood semi-outdoor bar, also has great Mexican food. Used to be a secret but is pretty popular these days.
Entertainment & Activities
Albertsons Stadium
1400 Bronco LnBSU Football games played here.
Idaho Steelheads hockey team plays here. Great arena, very nice, and not a bad seat in the house.
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CenturyLink Arena Boise
233 S Capitol BlvdIdaho Steelheads hockey team plays here. Great arena, very nice, and not a bad seat in the house.