5 Best Restaurants in Downtown, Boise ID
Updated 11 October 2026 · 43 restaurants in Downtown, Boise ID considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide narrows the list to restaurants in Downtown Boise, Idaho. Forty-three qualifying businesses were considered, and the five places below are ranked by Google rating, weighted by how many people left a review. Each entry uses only the restaurant's Google category, price range, hours, address, listed attributes and review excerpts. Readers can use the list to choose between a steakhouse dinner, a casual pizza night, a brunch spot and a Basque market.
#1
Chandlers Prime Steaks & Fine Seafood
★ 4.7 (2,385 Google reviews)Steak house$100+ per person
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Chandlers Prime Steaks & Fine Seafood sits at 981 W Grove St in Downtown Boise and carries a 4.7 Google rating from 2,385 reviews. The listed price range is $100 or more. Google lists live music, a private dining room, a strong wine list, great cocktails, and wheelchair-accessible seating and toilet. Reviewers mention professional staff, a ribeye they call perfect, live jazz, and help with dietary needs. Some also mention valet service as part of an easy arrival.
Best for: Upscale dinners with live music
- Address
- 981 W Grove St, Boise, ID 83702, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5–11 pm; Mon 4–10 pm; Sat 5–11 pm; Sun 5–10 pm; Thu 4–10 pm; Tue 4–10 pm; Wed 4–10 pm
#2
The Wylder
★ 4.7 (1,838 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant$20–30 per person
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The Wylder is a pizza restaurant at 501 W Broad St, rated 4.7 from 1,838 Google reviews, with a listed price range of $20 to $30. Hours run daily with lunch and dinner. Google lists outdoor seating, kerbside pickup, a full beverage menu including cocktails and coffee, and healthy and comfort food options. Reviewers mention the sourdough crust, the honey badger pizza, and a bar where bartenders were helpful. The dining room is described as snug.
Best for: Casual pizza with bar seating
- Address
- 501 W Broad St, Boise, ID 83702, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–10 pm; Mon 11 am–9 pm; Sat 11 am–10 pm; Sun 11 am–8 pm; Thu 11 am–9 pm; Tue 11 am–9 pm; Wed 11 am–9 pm
#3
Stardust
★ 4.7 (1,748 Google reviews)New American restaurant
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Stardust is a New American restaurant at 1002 W Main St in Downtown Boise, rated 4.7 from 1,748 Google reviews. It is open every day, usually from 10 am to around 8 or 9 pm. Google lists wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating and toilet. Reviewers mention a relaxed brunch, the bacon-wrapped dates, Bloody Marys with a savory kick, and a dining room with beautiful artwork and light fixtures.
Best for: Weekend brunch with cocktails
- Address
- 1002 W Main St, Boise, ID 83702, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–9 pm; Mon 10 am–8 pm; Sat 10 am–9 pm; Sun 10 am–8 pm; Thu 10 am–8 pm; Tue 10 am–8 pm; Wed 10 am–8 pm
#4
Pizza Twist
★ 4.7 (972 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant$10–20 per person
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Pizza Twist is a pizza restaurant at 1505 S Broadway Ave in Boise, rated 4.7 from 972 Google reviews, with a listed price range of $10 to $20. It is open daily from 11 am, with Tuesday starting at 4 pm. Google lists delivery, no-contact delivery, dine-in, catering, counter service, and vegan and vegetarian options. Reviewers mention generous toppings, well-melted cheese, a clean store and fast, friendly staff.
Best for: Budget pizza with takeout options
- Address
- 1505 S Broadway Ave, Boise, ID 83706, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–11 pm; Mon 11 am–10:30 pm; Sat 11 am–11 pm; Sun 11 am–10:30 pm; Thu 11 am–10:30 pm; Tue 4–10:30 pm; Wed 11 am–10:30 pm
#5
The Basque Market
★ 4.7 (494 Google reviews)Basque restaurant
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The Basque Market is a Basque restaurant at 608 W Grove St in Downtown Boise, rated 4.7 from 494 Google reviews. It is open Thursday to Saturday from 11 am to 7 pm, and Tuesday and Wednesday from 11 am to 5 pm. Google lists wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and toilet. Reviewers mention croquettes, the meat and cheese plate, meatballs, flan, and a market concept that feels like a small piece of Spain.
Best for: Tapas and a Basque market feel
- Address
- 608 W Grove St, Boise, ID 83702, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–7 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 11 am–7 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 11 am–7 pm; Tue 11 am–5 pm; Wed 11 am–5 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 43 restaurants in Downtown, Boise ID with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then ranked by Google rating, weighted by how many people left one. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Book ahead at Chandlers Prime Steaks & Fine Seafood: Google lists reservations as required.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?
Chandlers Prime Steaks & Fine Seafood ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.7 from 2,385 reviews. The Wylder is second at 4.7 from 1,838 reviews.
Which restaurants in Downtown, Boise ID are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Chandlers Prime Steaks & Fine Seafood, at 11 pm.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Chandlers Prime Steaks & Fine Seafood $100+; The Wylder $20–30; Pizza Twist $10–20. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Chandlers Prime Steaks & Fine Seafood, The Wylder and Pizza Twist.
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