Highest-rated restaurants in Boise, according to Foursquare

With the advent of Big Data, it's now easier than ever to quantify what people like around the globe. And when it comes to food, Americans seem to have specific opinions. American dining brands have a long and storied history, and whether they're fast food, fast-casual, high-end, or super cheap, U.S. restaurants offer something for almost everyone.

What's clear about U.S. dining habits is that people love options. Restaurants across America are chock-full of variety, mixing ethnicities, food regions, and cultures into steaming melting pots of (often) fried deliciousness.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest rated restaurants in Boise using data from Foursquare. Restaurants are ranked by average rating as of Jan. 20, 2021, these restaurants range from fast food powerhouses to local hot spots.

Locals reading the list will surely see some favorite eateries and classic go-to restaurants. Keep reading to see if your favorite restaurant made the list—and to see which spots you haven't been to yet.

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#30. Olive Garden

- Rating: 8.4
- Price: $$
- Category: Italian
- Address: 320 N Milwaukee St, Boise

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#29. Hawkins Pac-Out

- Rating: 8.4
- Price: $$
- Category: Burgers
- Address: 2315 N Bogus Basin Rd (at Hill Rd), Boise

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#28. Sofia's Greek Bistro

- Rating: 8.4
- Price: $
- Category: Greek
- Address: 6748 N Glenwood St (W State Street), Boise

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#27. Bardenay

- Rating: 8.4
- Price: $$
- Category: American
- Address: 610 W Grove St (btw 6th & Capitol), Boise

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#26. Louie's

- Rating: 8.5
- Price: $$
- Category: Italian
- Address: 2500 E Fairview Ave, Meridian

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#25. Flying Pie Pizzaria

- Rating: 8.5
- Price: $$
- Category: Pizza
- Address: 6508 W Fairview Ave, Boise

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#24. Pad Thai House

- Rating: 8.5
- Price: $$
- Category: Thai
- Address: 1473 S Five Mile Rd, Boise

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#23. Goldy's Breakfast Bistro

- Rating: 8.5
- Price: $$
- Category: Breakfast
- Address: 108 S Capitol Blvd, Boise

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#22. P.F. Chang's

- Rating: 8.6
- Price: $$$
- Category: Restaurant
- Address: 391 S 8th St (at W Broad), Boise

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#21. Thai Cuisine

- Rating: 8.6
- Price: $$
- Category: Thai
- Address: 6777 W Overland Rd, Boise

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#20. Old Chicago

- Rating: 8.6
- Price: $$
- Category: Pizza
- Address: 350 North Milwaukee, #1107 (In Boise Towne Sq. Mall), Boise

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#19. Tin Roof Tacos

- Rating: 8.6
- Price: $
- Category: Tacos
- Address: 115 S Broadway Ave, Boise

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#18. Chandlers

- Rating: 8.6
- Price: $$$$
- Category: Steakhouse
- Address: 981 W Grove St (Front & 9th St), Boise

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#17. Cafe Rio Mexican Grill

- Rating: 8.6
- Price: $
- Category: Mexican
- Address: 8233 W Franklin Rd, Boise

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#16. The Gyro Shack

- Rating: 8.7
- Price: $$
- Category: Greek
- Address: 6871 W Overland Rd, Boise

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#15. Moe Joe's

- Rating: 8.7
- Price: $$
- Category: Breakfast
- Address: 2951 E Overland Rd (S Bonito Way), Meridian

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#14. Àlavita

- Rating: 8.7
- Price: $$
- Category: Italian
- Address: 807 W Idaho St (at 8th St), Boise

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#13. Spitfire Craft Pizza & Pints

- Rating: 8.8
- Price: $
- Category: Pizza
- Address: 2450 S Vista Ave (W Cherry Ln), Boise

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#12. Firehouse Subs

- Rating: 8.8
- Price: $$
- Category: Sandwiches
- Address: 1569 N Milwaukee St (at Fairview Ave.), Boise

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#11. Taj Mahal

- Rating: 8.8
- Price: $$
- Category: Indian
- Address: 150 N 8th St Ste 222 (W. Idaho St.), Boise

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#10. John Berryhill's Bacon

- Rating: 8.8
- Price: $
- Category: Café
- Address: 915 W Idaho St. (at 9th St.), Boise

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#9. Goodwood Barbecue Company

- Rating: 8.8
- Price: $$
- Category: BBQ
- Address: 1140 N Eagle Rd, Meridian

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#8. Luciano's

- Rating: 8.8
- Price: $$
- Category: Italian
- Address: 11 N Orchard St, Boise

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#7. Front Door

- Rating: 8.9
- Price: $$
- Category: Pizza
- Address: 105 S 6th St, Boise

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#6. Madhuban

- Rating: 8.9
- Price: $$
- Category: Indian
- Address: 6930 W State St, Boise

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#5. Chili's Grill & Bar

- Rating: 8.9
- Price: $$
- Category: Tex-Mex
- Address: 3078 North Eagle Road (at Ustick), Meridian

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#4. Barbacoa

- Rating: 8.9
- Price: $$$
- Category: Latin American
- Address: 276 W Bobwhite Ct (at Parkcenter Blvd.), Boise

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#3. The Habit Burger Grill

- Rating: 8.9
- Price: $
- Category: Burgers
- Address: 2206 N. Eagle Rd., Suite 100, Meridian

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#2. Cucina De Paolo

- Rating: 9.2
- Price: $$
- Category: Italian
- Address: 1504 S Vista Ave, Boise

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#1. Fork

- Rating: 9.3
- Price: $$
- Category: American
- Address: 199 N 8th St (Idaho), Boise