Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Boise by diners
Fine dining in the U.S. isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; instead, it's about cutting-edge culinary experiences.
Although steakhouses have defined fine dining in America since the 19th century, that started to change in the mid-1990s. Elite chefs like Thomas Keller at the French Laundry unearthed a whole different kind of tasting experience (with 40 courses), and a new age of fine dining was born. Soon, prix fixe meals—a French style of serving with a set menu—became the norm for fine dining in the U.S.
Between the rise of chef's tasting menus and consumers' continued desire to have diverse culinary experiences, the restaurants that grace the pages of top-tier restaurant reviewers like Zagat or the Michelin Guide look very different today than they did 30 years ago. Restaurant goers aren't just looking for high-quality food. They want the type of menu that will tell a story. They want creative ingredients they've never tried before. They want to be transported into a whole new world.
With so many innovative menus and restaurant experiences popping up across America to choose from, it can be challenging to choose where to go for a special evening. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Boise using data from Yelp. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself.
Only businesses with at least five reviews and at least level 2 pricing (i.e., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of Aug. 19, 2024.
Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!
#28. China Grand Buffet
- Rating: 3.6/5 (166 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10498 West Fairview Ave. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Chinese, Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Tucanos Brazilian Grill
- Rating: 3.6/5 (505 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1388 South Entertainment Ave. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Brazilian, Steakhouses, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#26. 13th Street Pub & Grill
- Rating: 3.6/5 (270 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1520 North 13th St. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Richard's
- Rating: 3.7/5 (171 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 500 South Capitol Blvd. Ste 100 Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Italian, Bars, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Lock Stock & Barrel
- Rating: 3.7/5 (222 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1100 West Jefferson St. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Mai Thai Restaurant & Bar
- Rating: 3.7/5 (574 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 750 West Idaho St. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Thai, Asian Fusion, Food Delivery Services
- Read more on Yelp
#22. The Melting Pot - Boise
- Rating: 3.8/5 (215 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 200 North 6th St. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Fondue
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Kyoto Japanese Restaurant
- Rating: 3.9/5 (187 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6002 West Fairview Ave. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Teppanyaki
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Fujiyama
- Rating: 3.9/5 (226 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 283 North Milwaukee St. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Pho Nouveau
- Rating: 4.0/5 (266 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 780 West Idaho St. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Vietnamese, Beer, Wine & Spirits, American
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Mongolian BBQ
- Rating: 4.1/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1808 Broadway Ave. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Barbecue, Mongolian
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Thai Cuisine
- Rating: 4.2/5 (278 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6777 West Overland Road Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#16. The Goodness Land
- Rating: 4.3/5 (207 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6555 West Overland Road Unit 110 Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Cloud 9 Brewery
- Rating: 4.1/5 (243 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1750 West State St. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Breweries, Gastropubs
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Saint Lawrence Gridiron
- Rating: 4.1/5 (313 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 705 West Bannock St. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: New American, Southern, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Vincenzo Trattoria
- Rating: 4.1/5 (204 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6970 West State St. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Tavolàta
- Rating: 4.1/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 524 West Grove St. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Italian, Pasta Shops, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#11. ÀLAVITA
- Rating: 4.2/5 (395 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 807 West Idaho St. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Barbacoa Grill
- Rating: 4.2/5 (1553 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 276 West Bobwhite Court Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Steakhouses, Seafood, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Mount Everest Momo Cafe
- Rating: 4.3/5 (312 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2144 South Broadway Ave. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Himalayan/Nepalese
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Coa De Jima
- Rating: 4.3/5 (173 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 615 West Main St. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Seafood, Mexican, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Luciano's Italian Restaurant
- Rating: 4.3/5 (981 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11 North Orchard St. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#6. The Brickyard
- Rating: 4.3/5 (501 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 601 West Main St. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Steakhouses, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Chandlers Prime Steaks & Fine Seafood
- Rating: 4.4/5 (696 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 981 West Grove St. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Steakhouses, Seafood, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Kabob House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (335 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9140 West Emerald St. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Afghan, Middle Eastern, Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Base Camp Pong + Axe
- Rating: 4.6/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 815 Ann Morrison Park Drive Boise, Idaho
- Categories: American, Cocktail Bars, Axe Throwing
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Maggie Thai Kitchen
- Rating: 4.7/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8061 West Fairview Ave. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Nahm Thai & Burmese Cuisine
- Rating: 4.9/5 (171 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 577 East Park Blvd. Ste 110 Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Thai, Burmese
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 299 metros.
