Incredible authentic European food, and shockingly affordable
Jakob Smith
We literally flew here from denver for the croquetas. Insane basque food, good for the soul.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Josh Herrera
Came here on suggestion from another bar, lamb stew and a original basque cider, the staff here is really great and friendly. Definitely a place to come and eat and enjoy some good drinks. A lot of good stuff on tap but the food menu is something that you got to try. Also not too expensive, you don't get service like this in many places. Great staff
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
roxanne cruciani
Lovely Basque cuisine. The croquettas and pork sandwich were delicious and they had a fun selection of beer. The patio made for fun people watching.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jenny Minutillo
Did takeout of the lamb stew and Croquet. Very very good (even the slice of bread that came with the stew)!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Spencer S
My wife and I stopped in for lunch this past weekend. We were in town for vacation. Wow! Were we blown away with how good our food was. We had the chicken grinder and the chicken was moist, tender and had just enough of a kick to make it flavorful. We also had the Monkless beer which was very tasty. Our waitress Renee was very attentive and friendly. We will definitely return next time we are in town!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Aliaksandra Stankevich
Awesome!! Lamb Grinder and Lamb Stew are unbelievably delicious . 100/500 % recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ronald Harrell
Basque bar serving lamb. Doesn't get any better for bar food!
The croquetas and spicy sauce are amazing! The people working there are even MORE amazing 🥰
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matthew Brown
I visited Bar Gernika on my final night in Boise. The hustle and bustle of the Friday night crowd was apparent, but I was greatly kindly and led to high-top once a table came open. The restaurant may not be bright and chic, but its heart pours out from every nook and cranny. I started with their daily soup - a creamy, umami-packed mushroom bisque that was so good I inhaled before I even got my beer (or took a picture). For dinner, I had their Basque chorizo sandwich with a side of traditional croquetas. The chorizo was deeply spiced with a kiss of heat, complemented by the sweetness of the grilled onions and pimientos. The croquetas were piping hot and perfectly crisp - try them with the tangy Tiger sauce in bottles on each table! All of this was appropriately washed down with a local nut brown ale.
Needless to say, I left with both my heart and belly full. The staff all clearly care deeply about the food and the customers - especially the chef who works endlessly over a hot stove, yet still finds time to bring you your food with a genuine smile. If you're in Boise looking for a taste of Basque food, I implore you to go give Bar Gernika an evening of your time.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Cosio
Unfortunately, we had a very bad experience here today. We had a large group of 11 people which understandably can be a bit overwhelming at times and we try to take that into account when finding a restaurant. We were very excited to try this restaurant as we have heard good things and spend a lot of time at the other basque restaurants. When we first walked in we were relieved to see that the restaurant was almost empty! It went down hill from there though. We were immediately treated poorly. The server was outwardly rude and obviously annoyed that we were there. We sensed this and tried to offer to help move tables together to try and take some of the burden off and we were met with harsh words. We were honestly taken back, since most of us have worked in The service industry we try to be good customers. It was so bad that we decided to walk out. The cook followed us out and apologized but the outright rudeness from the servers made us feel completely unwelcome. Luckily the restaurant across the street was happy to serve us and we had a wonderful meal.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Jeff Collins
Very nice, quaint place for a small meal and some good drinks on tap. Staff was super friendly and knowledgeable and helped us feel like we were the only people there. Sometimes 5 stars aren't enough for the pleasant atmosphere the team created!
Best local dining spot (according to a Boise hometowner). Amazing in all categories! Cold beer, great Basque food, and locally owned. Never a bad option.
Love it! A staple of Boise!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
So tasty and represents basque cooking.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Incredible authentic European food, and shockingly affordable
We literally flew here from denver for the croquetas. Insane basque food, good for the soul.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came here on suggestion from another bar, lamb stew and a original basque cider, the staff here is really great and friendly. Definitely a place to come and eat and enjoy some good drinks. A lot of good stuff on tap but the food menu is something that you got to try. Also not too expensive, you don't get service like this in many places. Great staff
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lovely Basque cuisine. The croquettas and pork sandwich were delicious and they had a fun selection of beer. The patio made for fun people watching.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Did takeout of the lamb stew and Croquet. Very very good (even the slice of bread that came with the stew)!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My wife and I stopped in for lunch this past weekend. We were in town for vacation. Wow! Were we blown away with how good our food was. We had the chicken grinder and the chicken was moist, tender and had just enough of a kick to make it flavorful. We also had the Monkless beer which was very tasty. Our waitress Renee was very attentive and friendly. We will definitely return next time we are in town!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Awesome!!
Lamb Grinder and Lamb Stew are unbelievably delicious .
100/500 % recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Basque bar serving lamb. Doesn't get any better for bar food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
The croquetas and spicy sauce are amazing! The people working there are even MORE amazing 🥰
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I visited Bar Gernika on my final night in Boise. The hustle and bustle of the Friday night crowd was apparent, but I was greatly kindly and led to high-top once a table came open. The restaurant may not be bright and chic, but its heart pours out from every nook and cranny. I started with their daily soup - a creamy, umami-packed mushroom bisque that was so good I inhaled before I even got my beer (or took a picture). For dinner, I had their Basque chorizo sandwich with a side of traditional croquetas. The chorizo was deeply spiced with a kiss of heat, complemented by the sweetness of the grilled onions and pimientos. The croquetas were piping hot and perfectly crisp - try them with the tangy Tiger sauce in bottles on each table! All of this was appropriately washed down with a local nut brown ale.
Needless to say, I left with both my heart and belly full. The staff all clearly care deeply about the food and the customers - especially the chef who works endlessly over a hot stove, yet still finds time to bring you your food with a genuine smile. If you're in Boise looking for a taste of Basque food, I implore you to go give Bar Gernika an evening of your time.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Unfortunately, we had a very bad experience here today. We had a large group of 11 people which understandably can be a bit overwhelming at times and we try to take that into account when finding a restaurant. We were very excited to try this restaurant as we have heard good things and spend a lot of time at the other basque restaurants.
When we first walked in we were relieved to see that the restaurant was almost empty! It went down hill from there though. We were immediately treated poorly. The server was outwardly rude and obviously annoyed that we were there. We sensed this and tried to offer to help move tables together to try and take some of the burden off and we were met with harsh words. We were honestly taken back, since most of us have worked in The service industry we try to be good customers. It was so bad that we decided to walk out. The cook followed us out and apologized but the outright rudeness from the servers made us feel completely unwelcome. Luckily the restaurant across the street was happy to serve us and we had a wonderful meal.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Very nice, quaint place for a small meal and some good drinks on tap. Staff was super friendly and knowledgeable and helped us feel like we were the only people there. Sometimes 5 stars aren't enough for the pleasant atmosphere the team created!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Basque Cheese Plate, Chorizo \u0026 Croquettes
Best local dining spot (according to a Boise hometowner). Amazing in all categories! Cold beer, great Basque food, and locally owned. Never a bad option.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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