Leslie Kelly’s guidebook
Food scene
Wonderful wine on the river. Often with food trucks. Pet friendly and bike path accessible.
41 locals recommend
Telaya Wine Co.
240 E 32nd StWonderful wine on the river. Often with food trucks. Pet friendly and bike path accessible.
James Beard nominee for food! If you are not up for a upscale meal, they have noodles to go that are fabulous. They also accommodate many dietary needs. Pet friendly outside too!
13 locals recommend
KIN
999 W Main StJames Beard nominee for food! If you are not up for a upscale meal, they have noodles to go that are fabulous. They also accommodate many dietary needs. Pet friendly outside too!
Fork
199 N 8th StGood food and pet friendly outside too!
Alyonka Russian Cuisine
2870 W State StFun food! Good food and pet friendly outside too!
Wepa Cafe
175 East 35th StreetNear the greenbelt, fabulous food. Pet friendly outside too
Leku Ona
117 S 6th StThe real deal for Basque food. The octopus is the best I have ever had.
The restaurant is amazing and filled with locals. Small bite plates and good wine selection. Good food and pet friendly outside too!
61 locals recommend
Modern Hotel
1314 W Grove StThe restaurant is amazing and filled with locals. Small bite plates and good wine selection. Good food and pet friendly outside too!
Family and pet friendly brew pup on the greenbelt. Food trucks and beer.
70 locals recommend
Payette Brewing Company
733 S Pioneer StFamily and pet friendly brew pup on the greenbelt. Food trucks and beer.
Chandlers
981 W Grove StHigh end dining. Love the oysters.
Lisa Peterson Catering/ A'tavola
1515 W Grove StLovely food Pet friendly outside too
Saturday market as well as good places to eat, often pet friendly outside.
8 locals recommend
North 8th Street
North 8th StreetSaturday market as well as good places to eat, often pet friendly outside.
Coa de Jima
615 West Main StreetAmazing food, lovely art and great location.
Sightseeing
Esther Simplot Park
3206 W Pleasanton AveAmazing park. Fishing, swimming, on the river.
The only Basque block in the world! Wonderful food, and there are often events.
54 locals recommend
Basque Block
The only Basque block in the world! Wonderful food, and there are often events.
Lovely spot for picnics and walks. They often have events. The winter lights are not to be missed.
124 locals recommend
Idaho Botanical Garden
2355 N Old Penitentiary RdLovely spot for picnics and walks. They often have events. The winter lights are not to be missed.
Wonderful free events! Great tractor museum, outdoor slides and climbing area for kids.
32 locals recommend
Jack's Urban Meeting Place
1000 W Myrtle StWonderful free events! Great tractor museum, outdoor slides and climbing area for kids.
Idaho Shakespeare Festival
5657 E Warm Springs AveWorld class plays in a glorious setting.
Boise River Greenbelt
Boise River Greenbelt26 miles plus greenbelt on the river.
City advice
Don't miss
Trails are amazing!
https://boisetrails.com/
Don't miss
Breweries
Really fun, many dog friendly.
https://www.dearboise.com/top-breweries-in-boise-idaho/