DINING/FOOD BONEFISH GRILL—Fancy chain restaurant in which cocktails are served with steaks and seafood grilled up with an exotic-ish flair. 855 W. Broad St., 208-4331234. bonefishgrill.com. $$-$$$ SU OM BRICK OVEN BISTRO—Lovingly called the Beanery by longtime patrons, this Grove hot spot with everything homemade has some of the best comfort food around. Tthe bistro features a surprisingly tasty list of bottles and a sophisticated tap, sure to pair with your tray full of wholesome goodness. And on hot summer afternoons, you can sit on the Grove-front patio, making it food ’n’ brew, with a view. 801 N. Main St., 208-342-3456. brickovenbistro. SU OM com. $ THE BRIDGE CAFE—Stop in for breakfast, lunch or a snack. Continental breakfast and coffee, build-your-own wraps and sandwiches, hot lunch and a rack of snacks for the in-between times. 123 N. Sixth St., 208-345-5526. CAFE OLE—Tucked away in the basement of the Eighth Street Marketplace, Cafe Ole’s maze-like interior offers both privacy and a social atmosphere. Boise’s original Mexican restaurant has been serving for the last 28 years. 404 S. Eighth St., 208-344-3222. cafeole.com. SU OM $-$$ CAPITAL CITY PUBLIC MARKET—Sustainable community connections are made and both nutritious and delicious local products are offered at the weekly farmers’ and artisans’ market. Every Saturday (mid April-Nov.) between 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.. Eighth Street between Main and Bannock streets, 208-345-9287. capitalcitypublicmarket.com. THE CAPRI—Boise’s infamous breakfast spot. Great breakfast dishes at great prices. Ask for the Capri special. 2520 W. Fairview Ave., 208-342-1442. $ SU CARRE CHOCOLATES—This is the place in town for genuine, handcrafted Belgian chocolates that (drumroll, please) melt in your mouth. 733 W. Broad St., 208-342-7697. boisesbestchocolates.com. $ CASA DEL SOL—American/ Mexican menu featuring $2 authentic street-style tacos. 409 S. Eighth St., 208-287-3660. $$ CAZBA RESTAURANT AND OPA LOUNGE—Cazba transports you to the Eastern Mediterranean with cloud-painted walls, elegant decor and food from Greece, Egypt, Lebanon, Turkey and Iran. Expect grape leaves, rice dishes and seasoned meats. 211 N. Eighth St., 208-381-0222. cazba.com. $$-$$$ SU OM CHANDLERS STEAKHOUSE—Chandler’s is for the fine-diner in you. With filet mignon, porterhouse and Kobe cuts, as well as an appetizer menu that offers oysters, lobster cakes, escargot and mussels. It’s as popular a stop for cocktails as it is for a fine dinner. The lights are low and the live jazz is always on. 981 W. Grove St., 208-3834300. chandlersboise.com. $$$$ RES SU OM
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CHICAGO CONNECTION—Standard pizza and sandwich fare with a stellar beer menu to supplement. 310 N. Fourth St., 208-342-3434. chicagoconnection.com. $-$$ OM CHOCOLAT BAR—For all you chocolate-obsessed purists out there, the Chocolat Bar makes batches of sinful delicacies daily. 805 W. Bannock St., 208-3387771. thechocolatbar.com. $
ELI’S ITALIAN DELI—In the heart of downtown Boise, the mufalata has arrived. Eli’s Italian Deli offers hot sandwiches, cold sandwiches and italian pasta dishes. While the Bada-Bing is the local darling, the spicier mufalata knows how to party. With a full salad bar, friendly staff and a large eating area, this is a great place to eat or take orders to go. 219 N. 10th St., 208-473-7161. elisitalian.com. $ OM
COTTONWOOD GRILLE—Cottonwood Grille is an upscale yet unpretentious quality restaurant. Specializing in scratch-made food, recipes are born from their own kitchen and infused with local ingredients. They have one of the best patios in town right on the Greenbelt. If you’re into skiing because you like drinks in the lodge by a big ol’ fire, Cottonwood is your in-city destination. Inside and out, it looks like it was airlifted out of Aspen and dropped on to the Greenbelt. Have a martini shaken up or enjoy a Scotch on the rocks, but either way, leave the skis at home. 913 W. River St., 208-333-9800. cottonwoodgrille.com. $$$-$$$$ RES SU OM
EMILIO’S—With Chef Chris Hain in charge of preparing cuisine and over 450 wines in this restaurant in the Grove Hotel, you’ll think you’re in some big city, not downtown Boise. 245 S. Capitol Blvd., 208-333-8002. emiliosboise.com. $$$-$$$$ RES SU OM
DARLA’S DELI—The menu at Darla’s Deli includes breakfast and lunch ciabatta sandwiches, chef salad with bacon, avocado halves stuffed with tuna salad and daily specials. Best find on the menu? Half a grilled cheese and tomato sandwich for $2.83. 250 S. Fifth St., 208-381-0034. cwmooreplaza.com/darlasdeli. $ OM
THE FIXX—Serving the needs of coffee drinkers in the western end of downtown, The Fixx brews up locally roasted coffee from Eagle Coffee Roasting, and the eats are all provided courtesy of Le Cafe de Paris. 224 10th St., SU 208-331-4011. $
DAWSON’S DOWNTOWN—The interior of Dawson’s is almost as tasty as their hand-picked beans (from everywhere from Sumatra to Ethiopia to Mexico) roasted the old-fashioned way. Owners Dave and Cindy Ledgard know where to find the best fair trade, organic, shade grown and just plain excellent coffees. 219 N. Eighth St., 208-336-5633. dawsontaylor.com. $ SU DELI AT THE GROVE—Head inside the bank building and enjoy a classic deli-style menu equipped with sandwiches, salads and soup. 101 S. Capitol Blvd., 208-336-3500. DONNIE MAC’S TRAILER PARK CUISINE—Located in the developing Linen District, Donnie Mac’s Trailerpark Cuisine may be downhome, but it’s certainly not from the trailer park. Burgers, chicken sandwiches, o-rings, fries, some very tasty fry sauce, the valley’s only frozen custard, mac-n-cheese and breakfast. Yowza! Microbrews and domestics are always on tap, and with 18 different kinds of beer running the gamut from dark to light, Donnie Mac’s features a new beer of the month every month. Beers come in cans or bottles including 40 ounce beers served champagnestyle in a bucket of ice, or perhaps you’d like to order a Brass Monkey (a delicious blend of orange juice and Old English). 1515 W. Grove St., 208-3849008. donniemacgrub.com. $-$$ OM THE EDGE—Get a cup of joe in between shopping for music at The Record Exchange and knick knacks at The Edge gift shop. 1101 W. Idaho St., 208-3445383.
FALCON TAVERN—This upscale downtown tavern has become “Boise’s neighborhood pub.” Known for their hand-pressed Kobe burger and ample beer selection, Falcon Tavern also has a variety of appetizers, soups, salads and sandwiches. Cozy up in their interior space or kick back on the patio. 705 W. Bannock St., 208-947-3111. OM falcontavern.com. $-$$
FLATBREAD COMMUNITY OVEN—Stone fired pizza, pasta and sandwiches served up from the oven. Flatbread is a win-win for the entire family. The wine and beer selections are excellent, kids make their own pizzas and the patio is a definite summertime draw. Their “pick two” lunch is one of the best deals in town. 615 W. Main St., 208-287-4757, flatbreadpizza.com. $$ SU OM FLYING M COFFEEHOUSE—In addition to a fantastic atmosphere— cool tunes, friendly employees, art on the walls and comfy seating—“the M” makes killer coffee drinks and pastries. With a small kitchen-bakery, their items are fresh and satisfying for breakfast, lunch and snack time. Don’t forget the Art-O-Mat. 500 W. Idaho St., 208-345-4320. flyingmcoffee.com. $ SU FRONT DOOR NORTHWEST PIZZA AND TAP HOUSE—Two words sum up a drinking experience at Front Door: “domestic free.” Front Door consistently bottoms out Boise’s Coldest Beer Contest and for good reason: good beer don’t need no cold. Serious beer drinkers find safe haven with over 60 choices, including 14 rotating taps and 20 bottles of Belgian Ale. The food will satisfy serious pizza people. And they have liquor too. Eat -in or take-out. 105 S. Sixth St., 208-287-9201. thefrontdoorSU boise.com. $-$$ OM GANDOLFO’S DELI—The Georgia based chain of delicatessens provides sandwich fans with New York style hot and cold deli sands and sides. 401 S. Eighth St., 208-338-7827. gandolfosdeli.com. $
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