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The Lively, Boise, ID

The Lively

4.5
4.5
570 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
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Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
Located just blocks from the Capitol Building, we'll welcome you with graceful, genuine hospitality into our home. Our culinary experience draws its inspiration from the bounty of the region. Our classic cocktails are sophisticated and our craft cocktails are beguiling. Our hope is simple- to invite you again and again to eat, drink and be lively.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Continental
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (208) 209-5503
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Edward Higgins
  • Area
    Boise
  • Cross Street
    5th and Bannock
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • A Lively Valentine's Day

    US$75.00 per person

    Prepaid

    14 Feb 2025 only
    Celebrate Valentine's Day, the Lively way! Join us to savor an exceptional three-course pre-fixe meal in charming company. This special menu is $75 per person, excluding beverage, tax, & gratuity. Bottles of bubbly, as well as chocolate covered strawberries, are available for pre-purchase and can be selected at booking as add-ons. All other beverages are available a la carte day-of. Menu specifics: Course one is a choice between Curried Cauliflower Bisque and Unconventional Wedge Salad*. For the second course, choose from Oven Roasted Alaskan Black Cod, Grilled American Wagyu Beef, and Baked Pasta Pasticchio*. For dessert, indulge in a chocolate and raspberry treat we're calling "My Bloody Valentine". *vegetarian/can be vegan
    A Lively Valentine's Day photo
  • January Sushi in the Speakeasy

    US$150.00 per person

    Prepaid

    29 Jan 2025 only
    18:00
    A unique six course sushi dinner with eye-opening sake pairings, curated by our Executive Chef Edward Higgins. Dinner begins at 6:00pm and is set in the exclusive Bar No. 40—The Lively's hidden Speakeasy! Seats are VERY LIMITED and the menu is different every time so don't miss your chance; BOOK NOW! Please note that this specialty meal is prepared with specific ingredients and techniques that cannot be altered to accommodate dietary restrictions or allergies. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. These tickets are also non-refundable.
    January Sushi in the Speakeasy photo

What 570 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Idaho

    Best Ambience

  • Idaho

    Romantic

  • Idaho

    Good for special occasions

  • Boise

    Best Ambience

  • Boise

    Innovative

  • Boise

    Romantic

  • Boise

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Lively is celebrated for its "outstanding" service and "beautiful" ambiance, creating a memorable dining experience perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about the "amazing" food, including favorites like Nonna's meatballs and prime rib. While the menu is somewhat limited, the "fantastic" desserts and cocktails leave a lasting impression.
570 Reviews
  1. Brett

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Terribly slow. Meatballs were great. Cod was terrible. Stuffed pasta was too salty and portion was small.

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  2. James

    VIP

    Dallas

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely restaurant with great food and service but portions are ridiculously small for the price.

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  3. Kim

    Boise

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really liked the vibe of the place but the food was just okay. We ended up sending the sides back because they were SO salty. The entrees were good. Service was very friendly and the decor and atmosphere was great. We may give it another try.

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  4. JESSICA

    VIP

    Tampa

    48 reviews

    3.0

    48 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Our first time dining here last night and don’t see ourselves rushing back. The food was very good, no complaints there. We sat upstairs and felt the atmosphere was very underwhelming - almost sterile. Tables were so far spread apart it was strange. Our waiter (cannot remember his name because I’m not sure he ever told us) was so unfriendly and not overly attentive. Could not have cared less to engage in any form of conversation with us and it was almost as if we were bothering him. The hostess downstairs was very friendly and the vibe downstairs seemed nicer than upstairs. I wish I knew the difference when making the reservation because I would have opted to be downstairs. Way more inviting and friendly.

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  5. Amy

    San Antonio

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter was fantastic! Restaurant is beautiful (the wait staff attire does not match the ambiance of the restaurant at all, which is not a complaint, just an observation). The menu is very small. The flavor of the food was great. I had the Amatriciana, which was delicious. Others in our party had chicken, steak, and cod. All tasted good, tho the chicken was a bit too salty, apparently. The problem we had with the place was the tiny portions. The plates were barely more than a tasting menu would have. The men in our party were all still hungry when we left, which is annoying when you're spending $30-$40 a plate. This was really our only issue with the place, but I would not go back because of it.

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  6. Morgan

    Tucson

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrated a birthday. Dessert was the best part!

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  7. Shawn

    Boise

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a delightful time at The Lively’s High Tea event for the first time. The menu offered a variety of gluten-free options, and the food was beautifully presented and even more delicious. The ambiance was fantastic, with soft jazzy instrumentals that didn’t overpower the conversations of other patrons or ourselves. Overall, our first experience was great, and we’ll definitely be returning for a full meal experience.

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  8. Angelique

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Grace was amazing. Such a wonderful server. We had drinks after and the bartenders were so fun. Wonderful night. Food was excellent.

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  9. pat

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff was great and exceptionally courteous. Did not rush us. Cocktails and wine were fantastic. Both our meals were perfect. Dessert was delicious.

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  10. Janet

    VIP

    Boise

    72 reviews

    5.0

    72 reviews

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding evening. Dakota was a terrific server! Loved our seating with a view of the Kitchen, fun to watch the crew make a hard job look easy. All our food was delish. Venue is absolutely beautiful.

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FAQs

The Lively offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (208) 209-5503.

The Lively is rated 4.5 stars by 570 OpenTable diners.

The Lively does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Lively

505 W Bannock St, Boise, ID 83702-5917

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    5th and Bannock
  • Area
    Boise
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Continental
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Edward Higgins
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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