eat/steak
& seafood
steak and seafood fresh off The hook Fresh seafood is the focus while sandwiches and salads are available for the fish-averse. Choose from an assortment of fish and chips, split fish tacos with a friend or go for the Alaskan cod and blackened salmon filets. The BODO location offers a more upscale dining experience. 507 N. Milwaukee St., Boise, 208-3229224; 401 Eighth St., Boise, 208-343-0220; freshoffthehookseafood.com. $-$$$
Jaker’s
lucky fins in its classy casual interior, Lucky Fins offers Asian, Mexican and Northwest cuisine, with sushi, pasta and burgers. The raw oyster bar is a favorite, as are the drinks. A second location is set to open on Grove Plaza. 1441 N. Eagle Road, Meridian, 208-888-3467, luckyfinsgrill.com. $-$$
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The dark wrap-around bar is Where do you like to eat locally? filled with Fujiyama. happy-hour revelers and the What’s your favorite dish? booths are packed The Godzilla roll. with those taking advantage of Where do you like to drink locally? steaks, seafood, Bardenay. sandwiches and more. Not that What’s your favorite drink? hungry? Check out A huckleberry martini. the smaller-portion menu. 3268 E. Pine Ave., Meridian, 208-288-0898, jakers.com. $$-$$$
Yes, it’s a bit out of the way for the average Treasure Valley resident, but think of it as a mini-vacation destination where you get to eat great classic fare in a restaurant perched on the Snake River. even better, make it a stop off along your tasting tour of Canyon County’s wineries. 14949 Sunnyslope Road, Caldwell, 208-459-8200, theorchardhouse. us. $-$$
sTaGecoach inn
kahooTZ sTeak and alehouse Kahootz prides itself on not having a deep fryer. And we must admit we’re impressed. With 43 beers on tap, 28day dry aged beef and fresh seafood, the folks at Kahootz like to say, “Your friends are here.” They may be right. 603 N. Main St., Meridian, 208-8959861, gotokahootz.com. $-$$
lock sTock & Barrel it’s not the number of steaks that counts: it’s how they’re prepared. All of Lock Stock’s are hand-cut, aged and seared on the grill. With a menu that includes pastas, sandwiches and a salad bar, you can get it all. 1100 W. Jefferson St., Boise, 208-336-4266, lsbboise.com. $$-$$$
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The Stagecoach inn has been around about as long as idaho has been a state, and the retro-fab interior won’t do much to change that impression. in time-honored tradition, it’s known for steaks, jumbo prawns, prime rib and classic desserts. 3132 Chinden Blvd., Garden City, 208-342-4161, stagecoachboise.com. $-$$
Tavern aT Bown crossinG A host of interesting menu options make this Bown steak house the place to take out-of-towners. Order the pot-roast nachos, a bowl of Japanese street noodles, or indulge in artfully crafted maki and nigiri. Pair with something from the extensive wine list and your visitors might soon be your neighbors. 3111 S. Bown Way, Boise, 208-345-2277, tavernatbown.com. $$-$$$ w w w.b o ise w e e kly.c o m