Located in the historic Owyhee Plaza Hotel, the Gamekeeper Restaurant & Lounge serves international specialties with grace and style. Chandeliers cast light on colorful paintings, while waiters prepare tableside delicacies such as Steak Diane, Pepper Steak Filet and Shrimp Scampi. The Lounge sets the perfect atmosphere for intimate conversation. Nightly live music completes the sophisticated package. A popular space for private events.

Recalling its 1910 roots, this restaurant serves contemporary cuisine beneath soaring ceilings. Located in the historic Owyhee Plaza Hotel, diners can enjoy the turn-of-the-century architecture throughout the restaurant. Serving a variety of breakfast, lunch and dinner entrees, this family restaurant is particularly well-known for its Sunday brunch.

This greasy spoon is one of downtown's hot spots for breakfast and lunch and offers the standard high-cholesterol fare: burgers, French fries, three-egg omelets. The cafe is also the home of "World Famous Milkshakes," which come in banana, strawberry, coffee, marshmallow and more, won't be found in the city of Boise. Although the shakes have decreased in size, a small still runs about 16 ounces. For delicious heart-stopping food, try this eatery.

Little has changed at this side-of-the-road cafe, and, but one thing is for sure, neither have its famous scones. Typical deli sandwiches, soups and salads are consumed here, but if you would like to unleash the sugar-tooth fairy, try a scone - powdered-sugar, fruit and honey are just a few of the options. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, this restaurant never closes. Leave the cell phone and laptop at home, but bring plenty of quarters for the jukebox.

Wood tables, brass fixtures, and a staring deer head create a testosterone-charged experience at this riverside restaurant. Televised sporting events add to the atmosphere. Claiming to have Boise's tallest bar, the pub boasts a wide variety of microbrews, including Buttface Amber Ale and Total Disorder Porter. Originality continues in the dining room with dishes ranging from Armadillo Eggs to Bourbon Blackjack Burgers. The outdoor patio provides views of the Boise River and Boise River Greenbelt

Customers perch on bar stools and the conversation is always flowing at this downtown nightspot. The large windows at Bittercreek Alehouse are perfect for people watching. With about 21 different Northwest microbrews, the pub has become a favorite hangout. The food is original with appetizers such as Clams in Amber, Garlic and Herbs and a variety of desserts. The pub is open daily from 11a.

Cherry wood highlights the decor of this northern Italian restaurant, located in the lobby of the Grove Hotel. Perfect for diners attending events at the QWest Arena or other nightlife offerings, the restaurant features Rainbow Trout Encrusted with Pine Nuts or Pollo Alla Cacciatore. It offers a large wine and beer list and a complete bar. If you still have room, try one of the homemade waffle cones with ice cream or a hot berry cobbler. Service is prompt and polite, including a valet service. Impressed diners should return for an equally delectable breakfast or lunch.

Puffy clouds adorn the ceiling, while columns and arches add to the otherworldly feeling at this Middle Eastern, Mediterranean and Greek restaurant. At Cazba, portions are generous, and the waiters are attentive whether you are seated inside or on the patio. Meals begin with pita bread and Hummus or Tabbouleh. Entree items include Dolmades, grape leaves filled with a lamb and rice mixture and seasoned to perfection. Other favorites are the Gyros Platter, Moussaka and Spanakopita.  11-9 sun th, fr sat 11-10

Images of Humphrey Bogart dance through your head when you relax at this Casablanca-inspired cafe, located in the Eighth Street Marketplace. Connected to the The Flicks, a foreign and independent movie house, the fireplace-accented cafe serves a variety of sandwiches, soups, burgers, lasagna, salads and wraps. Wine and beer lovers choose from 18 wines and 30 beers. If coffee is your thing, then try one of the gourmet espresso drinks. The garden patio is perfect for people-watching while munching on the cafe's trademark chocolate chip cookies.

Dishing up Mandarin delicacies for more than 14 years, this casual restaurant has been voted the 'best Asian food' in Boise by locals. Diners select from specialties such as Bao Dumplings, egg rolls or Dry-Cooked Beans. While waiting for their food, customers enjoy the aroma of simmering sauces in this friendly restaurant. Although Mandarin cuisine is the emphasis, there are also Szechuan and Hunan selections.