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Area Restaurants

There are a LOT of great restaurants within a short walk of the Grove Hotel and Qwest Arena. To list them all and give up-to-date information about each would be challenging. I have tried to list the ones I thought might be of interest. If your favorite is missing, please send me some info about it.
Ha Penny Irish Pub, 855 W Broad St
Irish Pub, Irish food casual dining. Just walk southwest on Capital one block to broad street. Turn right and walk 1 1/2 blocks northwest. Since you don't have to drive, then it isn't a problem that they have Guinness Stout, Harp Lager, and Smithwick's Kilkenny, all on draft, fresh from Ireland. Free wireless Internet access.
Emilio's in the Grove Hotel
Fine dining and no need to go anywhere.
Blimpie's On the Grove, 233 S Capital
Sandwiches, soup, salads, wraps. Casual healthy dining and they're right there at the hotel.
Aladdin Traditional Egyptian, 111 Broadway Ave #115
1 block NE on Capital to Main. Turn right and go about 8 blocks SE. Right on Broadway for one block.
The Gamekeeper, 1109 Main St.
Located in the Owyhee Plaza Hotel. 1 block NE on Capital to Main. Left 4 blocks NW.
Bittercreek Alehouse, 246 N 8th
Old Chicago, 730 W Idaho
Boise Co-Op, 888 W Fort St.
Organic and specialty foods. Full service deli including over 300 domestic and imported cheeses and the valley's best selection of beer and wine.
Table Rock Brewpub & Grill, 705 Fulton
Voted Boise Best Beer seven years in a row, they offer a full lunch and dinner in a family atmosphere.
Angell's Bar & Grill, 999 W Main
Cazba Greek Mediterranean, 211 N 8th
Authentic Greek and Eastern Mediterannean cuisine. In the adjoining Opa Lounge, find Zippers, Ouzo, baklava, and turkish coffee. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday they often have live bands and sometimes you get to see the belidancers performing here.
Cottonwood Grille, 913 W River St
Contemporary Northwest cusine in a spectacular riverfront setting.
Brick Oven Bistro, 801 W Main
The Brick Oven is just across the courtyard out the north side of the competition venue and past the fountain. They feature hand carved meats, and made from scratch cooking.
Louie's Pizza & Italian Restaurant, 620 W Main
Family style traditional Italian cuisine.
Shige Japanese Cuisine, 100 N 8th
"Sushi excellence"
The Front Door, Northwest Pizza & Tap House, 105 S 6th
Red Feather Lounge, 246 N 8th
Progressive Northwest Cuisine
The Reef, 6th & Main
Exotic food and drink
Asiago's Downtown, 1002 W Main
"Redefining Italian Cuisine"
Mortimer's Idaho Cuisine, 110 S 5th
Showcasing foods of the intermountain west using techniques of the world, Mortimer's is located in the historic Belgravia Building.
Moon's Kitchen & Gift Shop, 815 W Bannock
Famous for their milkshakes, this is an old fashioned cafe that hasn't changed much in the last 40 years.
Gernika Basque Pub & Eatery, 202 S Capital
Just across Capital Blvd you can find excellent Basque food at the Gernika Pub. The Basque block begins there and extends around the corner down Grove street where you will find the Basque Museum and Cultural Center.
Andre's, 816 W Bannock
Contemporary French Cuisine
Melting Pot, 200 N 6th
Grab a date and head for some fondue...
Cafe Ole, 404 S 8th
Mexican restaurant and cantina
8th St Wine Co, 405 S 8th
This restaurant and wine shop is only one block south on 8th AND they are open until 11 every night.
Pollo Rey Mexican Rotisserie, 222 N 8th
This Mexican eatery provides a quick, healthy and tasty lunch
A Taste of Memphis, 712 W Idaho
Southern Cooking! Pulled pork sandwiches, catfish fillet, smoked sausage and black eyed pea casserole, and many other southern comfort foods.
Bardenay, 610 W Grove
This great establishment in the Basque block is the nation's first restaurant distillery. Free wireless Internet access!
Cafe Bellissima, 219 N 10th
Soup, salad bar, and Salsa Dancing. Free beginner lessons included in cover.
Chef Lou's @ 8th Street, 409 S 8th
City Grill, 199 N 8th
Northwest-style seafood and oyster bar.
Happy Fish Sushi & Martini Bar,855 Broad St
Mai Thai, 750 W Idaho
Modern Thai Cuisine
Mongolian Grill & Bar
PF Chang's China Bistro, 391 S 8th
Tacabi, 800 W Idaho
Salads, grilled meats, seafood and sushi. Free wireless Internet access.
Yen Ching Restaurant, 305 N 9th
Traditional Chinese cuisine in a casual family dining.
Leku Ona Fine Basque Dining and Spirits, 117 S 6th
Fine dining Basque restaurant, bar and hotel. Free wireless Internet access.
Maggie Moos Ice Cream, 401 S 8th
Zeppole Baking Company, 217 N 8th
Handcrafted artisan breads, pastries. Free wireless internet access.
Berryhill & Co., 121 N 9th
Northwest cuisine, infused with flavors from around the globe. Reservations recommended. 387-3553
Chandlers in Hotel 43, 981 W Grove
Prime corn fed steaks and Kobe-Style beef, award-winning fresh seafood. Free wireless Internet access.

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