Restaurant Details 📋
Address: 199 N 8th St, Boise, ID, USA
Phone: (208) 287-1700
Website: http://www.boisefork.com/
Hours of Operation:
- Monday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
- Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
- Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
- Thursday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
- Friday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:30 AM – 10:00 PM
- Sunday: 9:30 AM – 9:00 PM
What People Are Saying 💬
AI summary of real reviews
Customer Praise
- "The fried asparagus was well-cooked and tasty."
- "Mixed drink was very good."
- "Everything exceeded my expectations." - specifically praising the Idaho Rainbow Trout dinner and the Signature Warm Butter Cake.
- "Portions were large and food was delicious."
- "Highly recommend this place." - particularly for its "Farm to Fork" approach.
- "Croissant is good."
Atmosphere and Service
- "The restaurant does have a nice atmosphere."
- "The service was decent, but these positives couldn't make up for the lackluster food."
- "Atmosphere was pleasant and the service was top notch, not overbearing but we were also never looking for our server. Thumbs up to our server."
- "In the heart of downtown Boise, this was a great stop for a drink and dinner."
- "If sitting outdoors, it can be hot, but you can ask for an umbrella."
Food Quality
- "The ingredients didn’t stand out, and the flavors were far too salty, with an excessive amount of sauce on everything."
- "The chicken was dry and tough, lacking any juiciness or flavor."
- "The salmon was bland... with a corn mix that was too spicy."
- "The other dish was outstanding." - although it's not specified, one of the dishes impressed.
- "Salmon was so ordinary that it felt like something I could have made at home with minimal effort."
- "Fork follows the 'Farm to Fork' approach that includes sourcing farm-fresh ingredients locally."
Overall Experience
- "I expected a much higher standard of food quality" given the high prices and reputation.
- "Hard to understand why this place has received such good reviews when the food is so underwhelming."
- "Decent service from the bartenders, even when busy."
- "Definitely won’t be returning to Fork, and wouldn’t recommend it to others."
- "There are better options in the area where you can get much better food for a more reasonable price."
- "Great stop for a drink and dinner." - indicating a positive experience overall for some customers.