50 Best American Restaurants near Garden City

“The Local ⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Local in Boise is “a neighborhood Eatery and Wine Pub, offering live music and rotating artists.” They also have a dog, friendly patio and a Dog menu. MW and I visited during Happy Hour, which is Monday through Friday from 3 PM to 5 PM. We ordered a mix of items off of the happy hour menu and the regular menu. We started with Hurricane Popcorn - A Hawaiian favorite - with Nori Furikaki and Japanese rice crackers. It was very flavorful and unlike any popcorn I’ve ever had before. This is a unique menu items The Local is known for. We ordered two side Caesar salads. I like that it had homemade croutons, but it needed a little more more dressing.  We shared an order of Carnitas Street Tacos, to which we added 1 extra taco. The pork was tender, but the tacos were pretty bland. We shared an order of Smash Sliders - 3 smash burgers using our own custom burger blend from Porterhouse in Eagle, with classic American cheese. They were tasty. Unfortunately, I forgot to get a photo! We shared two desserts: Berry Crisp - Blackberry cobbler topped with vanilla ice cream. The berry crisp was excellent! Crème Brûlée - Simple and delicious vanilla crème brulee. The crème brûlée was good, but not great. The texture wasn’t as creamy as it should’ve been. We visited early on a weekday, so we didn’t get to hear any live music, but we pretty much had the place to ourselves until towards the end of our visit. Overall, the food was good, but not great. However, they do have a bigger menu than most wine bars and they allow dogs on the patio. The Dog Menu looks excellent! The Local has a nice Wine Menu, as well as several local beers on tap. If you’re looking for a nice wine bar with a neighborhood pub vibe, The Local is worth considering. I would like to return and try their Pepe’s Famous Fish Tacos. The pictures of their flatbread look excellent too. * The Local is wheelchair accessible. Recommended!“

“If you’re going to go to any Applebee’s, this is the way to go to! Not only is the stuff amazing but the Manager ‘s consistently check on tables and fix any errors! Soni was our server and I just have to say she went above and Beyond it to make sure every modification was taken care of incorrect. As well as keeping our drinks filled consistently throughout our entire meal. We will definitely be asking for her every time we come in. I noticed while we were there, she did have two separate tables ask for her so they had to have been her regulars! This girl takes care of her people like they are her family!!“

“Great bands! Great food and drinks! Plenty of dance floor and tables.“

“The Sapphire Room, enveloped in a dark, intimate ambiance, offered a mesmerizing evening, particularly accentuated by the live performance of the Apollo Trio, whose jazzy melodies permeated the space, creating a vibrant yet cozy environment. The soft, sapphire-hued lighting gently illuminated the room, crafting a serene and somewhat enchanting backdrop to our night. While our initial visit only allowed us to explore the drinks and dessert, owing to a pre-show dinner elsewhere, the menu hinted at a world of culinary delights that piqued our interest. Our shared Crème Brûlée cheesecake was a delightful endnote, harmonizing creamy and caramelized flavors in a decadent dance on our palates. As we observed the hearty, seemingly sumptuous portions being served to neighboring tables, we mentally bookmarked a future dinner at this venue. The small, inviting dance floor, nestled amidst the tables, offered a spirited space for patrons to immerse themselves in the rhythmic beats, becoming one with the music. The Sapphire Room, with its blend of live, soulful music, and a promising menu, not only provided a feast for our ears but also teased a future culinary adventure that we eagerly anticipate exploring during subsequent visits. A truly charming venue for an immersive, melodious evening.“

“We had nachos for an appetizer….covered in cheese wiz. Horrible!!! Sandbar your quality is lacking & using better ingredients & charging more would be good. Eww!!“

“Best beer in town and the staff are awesome. I can't think of any other place better than BB. If you are a connoisseur of excellent beers, you know what I am talking about it.“

“Service and food were fantastic. Jessica and Kyle were amazing. The checked often to see if we needed anything and if everything was as we wanted it. The chef is amazing. The salmon and cod were perfectly cooked.“

“Super good food with yummy toppings. The fries are perfection. They offer plenty of in-house made dipping sauces. I always grab the Wyld style burger - certified Angus beef, bacon jam, black garlic dijonnaise, and greeted. I add lettuce and onions. It is chefs kiss! You are close to a railroad crossing and several times a train will role by. Great location. There is a coffee shop and ice cream shop that share the outdoor seating with Wyld Child. It even has a fun art piece.“

“Have ate there twice and had an amazing burger& fries! Great place, friendly people and very polite.“

“Absolutely love it here! The waiters/waitresses are always kind and on top of it all.“

“I had breakfast there with my Mom this morning. The hostess Jess was very engaging with not only us but other customers as well. Very nice demeanor as well as accommodating.“

“I have to give Dylan credit amazing server in a lot of fun. We had some strange cheese appetizer that I would’ve literally thousand pieces of if I could get away with it. My main course was fettuccine Alfredo with chicken. I find myself eating a lot of the bread too. Lol please please please very great option for lunch. Affordable how are you my company? Enjoy the side salad with soup and I really had to tell you, you should order the nitro cold brew with cream if you need to wake yourself up. Again, compliments to the service, and the amazing layout of this restaurant I’ve been away from Boise for 15 years, in a very pleased to see some of the new additions as well as an eagle Cheers! Thanks again !“

“So much bacon! It was lunch and there was a line. One of the servers came and took our drink order while we were in line. The line goes to the counter in back where you order. We sat at the bar. Especially good are their bacon bloody Mary's!“

“Fantastic! Would recommend Sid’s we had a great experience. Friendly people great atmosphere and fantastic burgers. The fries are incredible and did not have room for a shake but our neighbour beside us had one and looked fabulous, he ate it all! 🖤 If you get a chance to go do it you won’t regret it! We were at the one in Barber Boise.“

“I have been a regular for here for 35 years. Love the ham breakfast and the home fries. Love all my servers especially Rosie and Kaysha!“

“Love there Scone sundaes w/strawberries and whip cream on cinnamon sugar scone..Friendly service...“

“As someone that spent nearly 20 years behind a bar in some aspect or another, it was refreshing to see a bartender excel at customer service. I find this to be a rarity in the service industry in this era, and Alexa knocked it out of the park. She not only was attentive to my requests, but I watched her manage a damn near full bar of dinner guests ordering drinks and food with no stress. It probably helps that her barback was on his game as well. Great job to these two and the management of this establishment. I will return during my travels through Boise.“

“Stopped for brunch. Food was really good, server was attentive and very personable.“

“I love the steak salad but I have never had anything bad here! Great mojitos and live music!“

“Have ate there twice and had an amazing burger& fries! Great place, friendly people and very polite.“

“This is such a wonderful place to work. We took so much pride in everything we did. The food is amazing. This was without a doubt my favorite place of employment. The owners treated us all like family. I would not only recommend dining here, I would also recommend applying for a job! I met so many beautiful people and Red Feather, Bittercreek and Diablo will always hold a very special place in my heart!“

“This place is THE BEST! Staff is amazing and friendly; food is always good and a great range of beers!“

“Great lunch spot with local beers on tap and great views of the foothills.“

“I go to Payette for Michael's food, dogs & the wonderful staff. Michael’s food is the best in Boise!! I highly recommend anything Michael creates. It’s worth every penny!! Michael takes the food truck experience to a five star ⭐️ level.“

“Service Dog Friendly, very great atmosphere with pleasant blues type music. I was seated right away and the service was excellent. Captain’s rum with a view drink tasted great. I also ordered the Shrimp Linguini Scampi: Spanish Style Scampi with Green Onions and Crushed Red Pepper and it was the best I have ever tasted. Then to finish off got the chocolate cake. Highly recommend this place!“

“July 10th, my wife & I "happened" into discovering The SpringHouse At The Merc for her birthday meal/lunch. AB-SO-LUTE-LY the BEST dining experience we have had in years. Friendliest staff, manager & owner we have ever met in Idaho (36 years of dining, here). Five-star food. Best BIRTHDAY date we have ever had. THEY are our new "go-to" for special dates and event meals. Boom Shaka Laka! ✔✔✔❤❤❤“

“We had a great dinner at Harvey’s! My boyfriend’s parents live in BanBury and we have never seen it so packed on a Friday night. There were a lot of new staff training and they handled it exceptionally. Our food was wonderful, I can’t complain about a single thing. We are picky drinkers and they accommodated every request. Shoutout to our server (I wish I remembered her name but she was cute and had dark dark hair) and shoutout to the chef for getting all of our orders out correctly and tasting fantastic. 10/10 tonight guys ✌️“

“We sat on the patio which was a delight - the patio is beautifully decorated with plenty of flowers. The food was great, the patio was great. The server was nice, just a bit difficult to find when something was needed. The only thing I wouldn't order again would be the frose. It was simply a fruit ice cube with rose poured over - not like any frose I've ever had before.“

“Here’s a polished review you could use for Diablo and Sons: Review for Diablo & Sons We had a fantastic experience at Diablo and Sons! The customer service was top-notch—Jess, the manager, was incredibly attentive and welcoming, and Jill, our new server, did a wonderful job making sure we were taken care of. There were a few minor delays, but that’s to be expected on a beautiful Saturday evening out on the patio. The atmosphere made up for it, and the drinks were absolutely on point. We tried the Bloody Mary, a couple of Hemingways, margaritas, and the Dusty Trail—all were excellent and expertly crafted. For dinner, we went with the spicy chicken sandwiches, fish and chips, and skirt steak tacos. Every dish was flavorful and well-prepared. The spicy chicken had the perfect kick, and the tacos were a definite standout. Looking forward to our next visit already! Highly recommend for a relaxed vibe, great drinks, and excellent service.“

“The Wisconsin chain made it to Idaho. Good too! The place is clean as a whistle, the food is fairly priced, and salads are no-cost alternatives to fries. Make sure to order a frozen custard. The staff go out of their way to be friendly and helpful too. This place is a winner in every way, except that the area's traffic is terrible.

A second visit was enlightening. I was early for a lunch date. The manager let me have a solo cup for a drink while I waited. Then I skipped the cup when my lunch date showed up and we later ordered our meals. Very nice customer service.“

“cool place. wish I had more time this trip.“

“Great place for a date night, we went to celebrate our anniversary which happens to be a couple of days before Valentine’s Day. We choose Crave as a suggestion from friends Ana family and because it had the red romantic vibe (we thought). The lights outside weren’t red like the photo, they’re blue, I think maybe they alternate colors? We ordered a couple of drinks, spinach & artichoke dip, short rib dumplings, oysters on a half shell, lobster crab roll, Thai steak and noodles. Everything was good, except the dumplings which were a bit doughy for my taste. Overall I can see why this is such a popular Eagle restaurant. They’re good for a lot of different occasions.“

“Hands down the best DFAC I've ever been to. The food is cooked with care and always good, the staff is friendly and professional, and the hours are good. Despite being in a temporary location, the building is clean and we'll maintained. I highly recommend this DFAC to any soldiers training here. 10/10“

“If you only choose Marriot properties like I do (Platinum Elite) then this hotel is probably the 2nd best option in Boise with the top spot going to the newer Residence Inn that's right Downtown. This Courtyard is only a couple of blocks from the beautiful river and its awesome miles long walkways. There's also a large park across the street and the University is a ten minute walk away. My wife and I went for a late night stroll along the river and that's one of the reasons I love Boise: it felt completely safe even though it was close to Midnight! In the morning we strolled along the river again and then to the awesome little Downton, it's probably no more than 15 minutes to Downtown proper if you take the most direct route (by foot I mean, it would be a two minute drive!). The hotel itself is older but appears to be recently renovated. We were fortunate enough to have a two room king suite that was actually two connecting rooms. One with a comfortable king bed and its own bathroom, the other with a living room and another bathroom. The suite was odd in that there was a large area that was clearly meant for a kitchenette complete with kitchen cupboards but it only had a small fridge. The room was nice enough but we had to keep the curtains closed as it was ground floor and literally the parking lot was directly by our windows with cars just a few feet away. That being said, we probably only got that floor because we asked for an upgrade and showed up at 10pm. As would be expected, there is a beautiful courtyard with a ton of nice seating options. We noticed all of the rooms facing the courtyard had either balconies or patios and next time I'd forego a suite in favour of one of these rooms. The only fail as this hotel was the Bistro. As a Platinum member you get $10 food credit per night per person for up to two people so we had $20 to spend. The breakfast options were extremely limited and although not crazy expensive by 4 star standards, very pricey for an order at the counter kind of place. Almost nothing sounded appetizing but my "loaded tater Tots" (they were covered in bacon and cheese) were decent. My wife's toasted bagel came still cold and wasn't much better after it came out of the kitchen a second time, it also didn't come with the cream cheese on it but instead came with a packet with a plastic knife to spread it. Weirdly, my breakfast came with real cutlery. I'd stay here again for the excellent location but would skip the Bistro next time.“

“Cottonwood is place grandma and I go for lunch. She loves this restaurant! I would not go here without her. The food is always good enough but service is always excellent.

Kid-friendliness: We've brought our entire family to celebrate grandma's birthday.“

“Our wedding reception at The Lively Boise was an absolute dream come true. From the moment we stepped through the doors, we were greeted with warmth and hospitality that set the tone for a perfect lunch. The ambiance of the restaurant was elegant yet inviting. The Staff at The Lively were attentive and professional, ensuring that every detail was meticulously taken care of. The food was simply exquisite. From the hors d'oeuvres to the main course and desserts, each dish was expertly prepared and presented with flair by Executive Chef Edward Higgins. Our guests raved about the quality and taste, and many commented that it was some of the best food they've had at a wedding. What impressed us most was the personalized service we received. The team at The Lively, specially the Director of Event Sales Missy Goode from the moment we first inquired until our wedding day, Missy has been nothing short of exceptional. Her dedication to ensuring our wedding day was extra special was truly amazing. Missy's top-notch professionalism and unwavering support made a significant difference throughout the planning process. I highly recommend The Lively Boise, especially thanks to Missy's invaluable assistance. The server who assisted us that day, Grace, was incredibly helpful, accommodating, and reassuring. She ensured that every aspect of our experience, from food to drinks, was of the highest standard. Her attention to detail and friendly demeanor truly made our day unforgettable. Grace's exceptional service was nothing short of wonderful. Overall, our experience at The Lively Boise exceeded our expectations in every way. It was more than just a meal—it was an unforgettable dining experience that added to the magic of our wedding day. We are immensely grateful to the entire team at The Lively Boise for their dedication and expertise in making our celebration truly exceptional. We would highly recommend The Lively Boise to anyone looking for a venue that offers outstanding cuisine, impeccable service, and a memorable atmosphere for their special day.“

“Ate there twice in the past week. The menu was broad and the food was excellent. The manager, Mac and his staff have excellent attitudes and are truly concerned with the satisfaction of the customers. My group sampled items from the breakfast and lunch/dinner menus. It was tasty and hot from the kitchen. I will certainly visit again.“

“Red Robin always seems to have good burgers at a decent price. And the location here has a nice view of the lake. The gluten free buns are also very high quality compared to other restaurants.

Dietary restrictions: Any burger can be gluten free.“

“Had breakfast this morning at at The Chef's Hut. I had no idea this restaurant was even here. I must say it was such a great experience. Loved the atmosphere, and the decorations were so cool. Wait staff was on point, our coffee was always full. Food came out quickly even though the place was busy. I had the eye opener for breakfast and I must say it was some of the best biscuits and gravy I have had. The rest of the food was top notch as well. If you want great food do yourself a favor and head to The Chef's Hut, you won't be disappointed. 10 out of 10.“

“This is our stop for when my GF returns home from a work travel and gets in late.
Happy hour is always good but the prices went up! Portions may be smaller.
Checked out the new New Orleans special. If you like a little bit of spice and Cajun 🌶️. Try the new menu items.“

“I had been waiting over 5 minutes to place an order. Another person stepped up b next to me and was served immediately. Terrible service!“

“Great Breakfast choices! Delicious food.. Small restaurant but cozy. Worth the 30min. wait to be seated.“

“My partner and I came in for the first time and Blake was our server and provided us with the best, most personable service we've ever experienced. The food is outstanding! If you're looking for a fresh fine dining experience, this is the place.“

“Went there and had some great drinks late night yesterday. Solid place to round out the night and chill out, plus their kitchen was open late and that's always a plus. Shout-out to Sam for being a cool waitress, and being very friendly to myself and my very drunk friends.“

“All around great place! Amazing food! Amazing staff! So friendly! Great prices! The Cuban grilled cheese is amazing, banana bread is amazing, soups are amazing! Best of all is it’s mostly gluten free. Which works for me!😁 definitely will be coming back! Hands down 10/10! If you haven’t been there you need to try it! What a hidden gem!“

“The Mac & Cheese² was wonderful as always. My fiancé got the Korean BBQ Cheesesteak, which he loved as well. The waitress Karen was lovely. She was on top of switching out drinks. We had good conversations with her. Everything was just amazing. I can't recommend this place enough.“

“Sometimes you get lucky and happen upon an absolute gem of a restaurant. This place is one of them here in Boise. Incredible sandwiches, great service. I’m serious about good food and this place has it.“

“We had a really nice lunch today. We tried three appetizers. Two were huge! The fish and chips was just a bit on the salty side....but overall very good. Oh and the Espresso Torte is a MUST.“

“I know this establishment has been around for a long time,,how I don't know. Dropped 85.00 on two ribeye steaks and two mixed drinks. Should off gone to taco Bell. My steak was nothing but grissel. Both baked potatoes were luke warm , sent the potatoes back...15 minutes later we get two new potatoes and we're done eating hare steaks.. This is why we pretty much stopped going out to eat“