The annual Taste of Downtown Boise is happening NOW through Sunday, October 27, 2024 and we can’t recommend it enough. Each year, tons of Downtown Boise restaurants participate in this special event to highlight the local flavors and experiences that our Downtown Boise food scene provides. If you haven’t been downtown in awhile, this is the time! Grab the kids and check out the following family-friendly options and their special menus. Would you rather ditch the kids and go out with friends or on a date night? There are TONS of different businesses with options for that – check out the website and search the Social Hour and Prix-Fixe menu options for some very special offerings.
Especially Family-Friendly Taste of Downtown Options
- Acero Boards + Bottles: During Lunch you can get the house made four cheese, spinach and artichoke dip served with toasted bread or crispy fried brussels sprouts tossed with goat cheese, crispy bacon pieces, and pepper jam and topped with pickled Fresno peppers for $14!
- Broadcast Coffee: Coffee for mom/dad and a treat for the kids! $12 for Any Black Moon Pastry and a Barista Made Drink.
- Bardenay: Lamb burger for $14 or Char Sui Pork Satay: Char Sui marinated pork tenderloin with a Chinese BBQ sauce.
- Bittercreek Alehouse: Bratwurst Sandwich for $14 – house made pretzel bun, house mustard, side of warm potato salad.
- Chandlers: AMERICAN WAGYU SLIDERS (2) Sliders with caramelized onions, dijon aioli, house pickles, pommes frites OR SPICY MEATBALLS -tomato sauce, pommes frites OR TERIYAKI BITES- Prime New York steak, red bell peppers, onions, teriyaki sauce, pommes frites – each for $10. (Note kids are not allowed at the bar.)
- JD’s Bodega: Simple Bite Wraps or salads for $5.99 and 2 Hot Dogs for $4!
- Lemon Tree: Your choice of full sandwich with a side for just $11! Served all day! Turkey Boursin Sandwich, Sausage & Pear Sandwich, Veggie Reuben Sandwich, Bahn Mi Sandwich – Side option: Lemon Tree Co. salad, beet salad, butter nut squash soup or Roots Chips. They also have a kids menu!
- Melting Pot: $14 special: Any cheese and chocolate fondue on the dinner menu per guest! (Minimum purchase of 2, no splitting.)
- Negranti Creamery: ICE CREAM NACHOS: 3 scoops of ice cream on a bed of house made waffle chips, piled high with unlimited toppings for $10! Ice Cream Pie for $14: Your choice between Peanut Butterfinger, Cookies and Cream, or Gluten Free Tin City Road! TWO Ice Cream Flights (8 scoops!) for $14
- Neighbor Tim’s BBQ: This is a family fave for us! They’re offering their Brisket Loaded Baked Potato for just $12!
- Owyhee Tavern: $14 Specials: Salmon Burger- Creative King Salmon with cucumber, avocado, spring mix, caramelized onions and lemon aioli, Tavern Burger-Local American Wagyu, short rib and brisket beef blend, aged white cheddar, shredded lettuce, sliced tomato and garlic aioli, Kung Pao Calamari-Tossed in a spicy tangy sauce with stir fried vegetables, toasted almonds and fresh scallions.
- The Basque Market: Moroccan Spiced Braised Lamb for $13.99. Families can enjoy this unique dish Tuesday through Saturday, with a fun atmosphere in the heart of the Basque Block.
- The Funky Taco: $14 or less deal for any two of their gourmet, farm to taco creations!
- The Stil: Flights for $14: Choose 4 micro scoops of ice cream paired with 4 tastings of beer, wine, or a combo of beer and wine. (Okay so the special is for adults BUT The Stil is a hit with ALL ages!)You can also choose an all ice cream flight to try 8 of our signature flavors!
- Totally Smashed at the Warehouse: CLASSIC AMERICAN CHEESEBURGER with fries + canned soda or bottled water for $14!
These family-friendly spots offer delicious, affordable options that cater to all ages, making the 2024 Taste of Downtown Boise a fantastic event to experience with the whole family! Enjoy!
Presented by The Idaho Community Foundation