Best Lunch Restaurants in Boise

Happy Tupelo Honey was open on New Years Day! Server was helpful in making great suggestions for apps, entrees and desserts (we had a big group). Some high lights — fried green tomatoes, fried pickles, harvest bowl with chicken and banana pudding. Portions were all very generous.

Good food but appetizers took ages, even the bread. We were on EST and starving which we told the waiter. Disappointing as my teenager was so tired by the time the food arrived she couldn’t eat it. Great salads, fun “fondue” grilled cheese but it would be good to be responsive to guests.

This is a good restaurant, but I especially enjoy them for breakfast because they have a good menu and great service. Sometimes you can get in at the last minute. I often take out-of-town guests here and it’s always been a big success.

Dining on Christmas Eve was a treat. The place was full and the service was lovely. Had an early dinner reservation. Portions are a bit small for the prices, but very tasty. Decided to have a cocktail after dinner, which would have been about 6:30pm. In the French Brassiere, the bar was packed. Toured Tiner's Alley, but alas, was packed as well, however much of it was due to 3 RESERVED tables, including one for about 12 people. Didn't know a bar would encourage reservations, but there they were - all empty. Went back to the main bar, had a few people offer to move, so that me and my guest could have 2 stools together. After 5 minutes and no acknowledgement, we received glasses of water, with no greeting. After 10 minutes, the (1) bartender who was obviously overworked, never made eye contact, no greeting, and never asked for our order. Decided to leave. Perhaps someone called in sick or quit, but the manager was there enjoying a drink at the bar with guests.... Just sayin'

The food and drinks where delicious. Wait staff was on point!