Local Eats

Dakota Mortensen returned home to Middleton for Thanksgiving, and now we’re rounding up more Idaho restaurants spotted by celebs this year.

Whether you’re skipping the cooking or starting a new tradition, these Boise restaurants are open Thanksgiving Day and serving traditional holiday meals.

LoveFood and The Daily Meal both named Bittercreek Alehouse in Downtown Boise the home of Idaho’s best mac and cheese—and locals agree it’s worth every bite.

Boise’s The Original Pancake House was named Idaho’s best spot for pancakes, thanks to its classic recipes and huge portions.

Hungry? Here’s part one of our “44 Counties, 44 Restaurants” series featuring the top-rated eateries across Idaho.

A grilled cheese like no other, Idaho’s Potsticker Meltz from Coeur d’Alene snagged the #15 spot on LoveFood’s “Bucket List Sandwiches” ranking.

Food Network says Boise’s Piehole serves the best slice in Idaho, praising its late-night vibe and Potato/Bacon pizza.

After being overlooked, Boise’s Barbacoa has been crowned Idaho’s most beautiful restaurant by LoveFood.

LoveFood just named Big Jud’s the most famous restaurant in Idaho but did you know Boise wasn’t the original location?

Idaho’s soda landscape is changing. A new SNAP rule will ban soda purchases with benefits by 2026, just as Pepsi quietly retires several fan-favorite flavors.