THE DRINK BAR AND WATERFRONT GRILL 3000 N. Lakeharbor Lane Sports bar, restaurant, club Irish bar and a Tiki lounge, all in one. 208-853-5070, thedrinkboise.com.
DUTCH GOOSE
MERRITT’S FAMILY RESTAURANT 6630 W. State St. Merritt’s deep-fried scones are legendary. 208-853-1801, merrittsscones.com.
PIZZALCHIK 7330 W. State St.
3515 W. State St.
Pizza, salad and chicken—yeah, they got that. 208-853-7757, pizzalchik.com.
Dig the Goose’s laid-back vibe, delicious burgers and brews galore. 208-342-8887, dutchgoose.com.
SMOKY MOUNTAIN PIZZERIA GRILL
EGG FACTORY 6882 W. State St. You’ll find eggs-actly what you need to satisfy any breakfast craving. 208-853-2037, eggfactorycafe.com.
FANCI FREEZ 1402 W. State St. Fanci Freez has hometown fast food and a to-die-for Boston shake. 208-429-1400, facebook.com/fancifreez.
THE GYRO SHACK
1805 W. State St. Standards like pepperoni and not-sostandards like curried chicken make Smoky Mountain a fave. 208-387-2727, smokymountainpizza.com.
WESTSIDE DRIVE-IN 1929 W. State St. Burgers, fries, salads, desserts and juicy, cooked-to-order prime rib. 208-342-2957, cheflou.com.
GARDEN CITY
5602 W. State St.
CHAPALA
The super gyro is super and the spicy gyro is well named, too. 208-853-2684, thegyroshack.net.
3447 W. Chinden Blvd.
KIND CUISINE CAFE 4628 W. State St. Vegan, gluten-free and multicultural fare. 208-367-9000, kindcuisinecafe.net.
Great Mexican fare at affordable prices. 208-342-5648, chapalarestaurants.com.
CHAPALA 5697 Glenwood St. Great Mexican fare at affordable prices. 208-321-8262, chapalarestaurants.com.
THE LIFT BAR AND GRILL
COBBY’S-CHINDEN
4091 W. State St.
4348 W. Chinden Blvd.
The Lift’s signature fish tacos and cheap Oly are a draw for folks both near and far. 208342-3250, theliftboise.com.
Boise’s love affair with Cobby’s goes back to 1978, when the sandwich shop opened. 208-322-7401, cobbys.com.
LOS BETOS
EL GALLO GIRO
6906 W. State St.
5285 N. Glenwood St.
A gargantuan burrito any time of the day or night? Yes, please. 208-853-1494, idaholosbetos.com.
Giant portions and authentic specials. 208321-0355, elgallogiroboise.com.
MADHUBAN 6930 W. State St. Madhuban’s Indian menu keeps both vegetarians and carnivores in mind. The lunch buffet is a sweet deal. 208-853-8215, madhubanindiancuisine.com.
MAZZAH 1772 W. State St. Mazzah is where carnivores and vegetarians can come together. 208-333-2566, mazzahboise.com.
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FORTUNE WOK 5161 N. Glenwood St. This Chinese restaurant is owned by the Fong family, longtime Boise residents. 208378-4645, fortunewok.net.
IDAHO PIZZA COMPANY 6724 N. Glenwood Idaho Pizza has the best pizza-and-salad lunch special around, and the signature Idaho Supreme is, indeed, supreme. 208-853-1224. idahopizzacompany.com.
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