There’s nothing quite like your favorite tucked away restaurant. We can all agree that we’ve got that one restaurant or cafe that feels like a hidden gem or your best kept secret. And if you’re like me, you think your favorite spot is criminally underrated. So we asked Boise for their favorite eateries that they felt should be talked about. Across the Treasure Valley, these establishments are serving up breakfast, lunch, dinner, dishes from different parts of the world, and plates you crave.
After pouring through reviews, recommendations, and our personal picks, we’ve compiled this list of the Treasure Valley’s best restaurants that more people should be trying out for themselves.
Search our list below of the best underrated restaurants in your city!
Boise
The Chef’s Hut -
164 S. Cole Rd, Boise, ID 83709
Eggman and Earl -
650 E. Boise Ave, Boise, ID 83706
Thai Basil -
590 E. Boise Ave, Boise, ID 83706
3161 E. Fairview Ave #110, Meridian, ID 83642
Chiang Mai House Thai Restaurant -
4898 Emerald St, Boise, ID 83706
Merrit’s Family Restaurant -
6630 W. State St, Boise, ID 83714
Bangkok Thai Restaurant -
477 N. Milwaukee St, Boise, ID 83704
Madhuban Indian Cuisine -
6930 W. State St, Boise, ID 83714
Tony’s Pizzeria Teatro -
105 N. Capitol Blvd, Boise, ID 83702
Bar Gernika -
202 S. Capitol Blvd, Boise, ID 83702
High Note -
225 N. 5th St, Boise, ID 83702
Food Land Market -
710 N. Orchard St, Boise, ID 83706
Mount Everest Momo Cafe -
2144 Broadway Ave, Boise, ID 83706
Baguette Deli -
5204 Franklin Rd, Boise, ID 83705
Namaste Markets & Restaurant -
7100 W Fairview Ave, Boise, ID 83704
Red Bench Pizza -
1204 S Vista Ave, Boise, ID 83705
Pho Le -
2146 Broadway Ave, Boise, ID 83706
Totally Boise Member, Mariah at Pho Le
Stardust -
1002 W Main St, Boise, ID 83702
Riverside Grill -
2900 W Chinden Blvd, Boise, ID 83714
Riverside Grill
R & R BBQ -
150 N 8th St, Ste. 220, Boise, ID 83702
3680 E Fairview Ave Ste. 110, Meridian, ID 83642
Totally Boise Member, Mariah at R & R BBQ
Dong Khanh Vietnamese -
2137 Broadway Ave, Boise
Thai Cuisine -
6777 W Overland Rd, Boise
Louisiana Soul Bayou -
7609 W Overland Rd, Boise, ID 83709
Nelly’s Tamales -
7609 W Overland Rd, Boise, ID 83709
Hans Chimaek -
1716 Broadway Ave, Boise
Garden City
Roots Zero Waste Market Deli -
3308 W. Chinden Blvd, Garden City, ID 83714
Meridian
Kahootz Steak & Alehouse - Meridian -
1603 N. Main St, Meridian, ID 83642
Epi’s A Basque Restaurant -
115 N Main St. Meridian 83642
Deja Brew Laugh A Latte -
112 E Idaho Ave. Meridian, ID 83642
Red Pavilion Mandarin Cuisine -
1760 S Meridian Rd #102
Pueblo Lindo Meridian-
3327 N Eagle Rd Suite 170
Main Street Burger
1615 N Main St
Eagle
Bacquet’s Restaurant -
1117 E Winding Creek Dr #150, Eagle, ID 83616
The Stuffed Olive -
404 S Eagle Rd, Eagle, ID 83616
Star
Star Country Cafe -
10883 W State St, Star, ID 83669
El Mariachi Loco Restaurante -
9966 W State St, Star, ID 83669
Nampa
The Tower Grill -
105 Municipal Dr, Nampa, ID 83687
Italianesque -
1338 N Galleria Dr, Nampa, ID 83687
Holy Cow Idaho -
1226 1st St S, Nampa, ID 83651
Caldwell
The Orchard House -
14949 Sunny Slope Rd, Caldwell, ID 83607
Amano -
702 Main St, Caldwell, ID 83605
McCall
Payette Dream Coffee House -
314 E Lake St, McCall, ID 83638
Pueblo Lindo Family Mexican Restaurant -
1007 W Lake St, McCall, ID 83638
Pueblo Lindo
Think we missed a business that needs to be on this list of underrated Treasure Valley restaurants? We’d love to hear from you! Email us at iloveboise@totallyboise.com to have it added to the list. No place in the Treasure Valley area is too small or too far away to be added.
Looking for more International restaurants? Check out our complete list of local restaurants, hailing their dishes and recipes from nations all over the world.
International Restaurants In The Treasure Valley
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