Happy love week! Valentine’s is my second fave holiday (after Halloween) because I love love, I love candy, and I love the color scheme. If you are workin’ on your v-day plans with your honey or your friends, here’s a few local places that have the romance vibe:
8 Horses Lounge
📍 199 N 8th St, Downtown Boise (below Fork)
8 Horses Lounge is in a reimagined historic bank vault beneath Fork restaurant, right in the heart of downtown Boise. It’s intimate, posh, and cozy. Indulge in outstanding cocktails and curated wines. Afterward head upstairs for a meal at Fork or Alavita.
Nearby: Fork, Alavita, 8th street restaurants
More: 8horseslounge.com | @8horseslounge
Oldspeak
📍 3640 W Chinden Blvd, Garden City
Oldspeak is part bookstore, part bar, part community space. Open 10am-10pm Wed-Sun, you can plan a date here for a morning coffee, afternoon beverage, or late night beers. Lots of different seating to cozy up, but my pick would be over by the fireplace. 21+
Nearby: Black Moon Pizza & Pastries, Barrigas Mexican Restaurant, Rosa, Berts Brewing, Parcero Wine Bar
More: oldspeakbar.com | @oldspeakbar
Percy
📍 1009 W Main St, Downtown Boise
Percy is a go-to date night for me. Polished yet comfortable with incredible food and drinks. Sourdough pappardelle, burgers, sandwiches, amazing apps. Also there’s free parking in the ICCU parking lot after 6pm and on weekends.
Nearby: Mother Earth Brew Co, Form + Function
More: percyrestaurant.com | @percyboise
Susina
📍 1621 N Orchard St, Boise Bench
Susina is a romantic, European-inspired restaurant on the Boise Bench. They serve a seasonal three-course prix-fixe menu. Choose from housemade pastas, seasonal salads, and intriguing entrees. Don’t forget dessert because the menu is impressive. The main restaurant is in a converted house and you can also reserve the cottage greenhouse for 7-16 people. I think this one is a hidden gem!
Nearby: Bert’s Brewing
More: susinaboise.com | @susinaboise
Thick as Thieves
📍 620 W Idaho St, Suite 200, Downtown Boise
Thick as Thieves is perhaps the sexiest of them all. A dark, moody speakeasy with lots of nooks. Enter through the side door (look for the two thieving birds) and dial 102, then settle in for creative, beautifully crafted drinks. The menu changes often so enjoy what you are drinking while you can. They have great mocktail options too!
Nearby: Seoul Street Cafe, 8th Street restaurants
More: thickasthievesboise.com | @thickasthievesboise
Little Pearl
📍 132 N 8th St, Downtown Boise
Little Pearl is a teeny tiny oyster and cocktail bar that’s equal parts classy and fun. Fresh oysters daily, great wine, cocktails & mocktails, and a cozy dining space that makes everything feel a little more intimate. Chef Cal was just nominated for a James Beard Award!
Nearby: 8 Horses Lounge is across the street
More: littlepearlboise.com | @littlepearlboise
House of the Little Pig
📍 3083 E Barber Valley Dr, Boise
House of the Little Pig is a lively Mediterranean spot that feels like dinner at a friend’s house (if your friend was an incredible chef and had impeccable interior design skills). The menu is tailored to shareable plates, delicious meats, and a stellar dessert menu. It’s relaxed and romantic. Perfect for friends, families, or date nights.
Nearby: Bown Crossing, Robert & Wallace home goods store
More: hlpboise.com | @houseofthelittlepig
Red Feather
📍 246 N 8th St, Downtown Boise
Red Feather is a downtown classic with one of Boise’s best cocktail menus. They were on the forefront of the craft cocktail and mocktail scene. It’s is cozy, romantic, and perfect for everything from brunch dates to late-night drinks.
Nearby: Share a kitchen with Bittercreek Alehouse, Freak Alley Gallery across the street
More: redfeatherlounge.com | @redfeatherlounge
The Stagecoach Inn
📍 3132 W Chinden Blvd, Boise
The Stagecoach Inn is an old-school steakhouse/saloon that’s been around since 1959. Prime rib, loaded bakers, homemade rolls and salad dressings, bar prawns, halibut chunks… I could go on and on. It’s nostalgic, cozy, and perfect for a date night with guaranteed good food.
Nearby: Parcero Wine Bar
More: stagecoachinnboise.com
Ochos
📍 515 W Idaho St, Downtown Boise
Ochos is a cocktail and wine bar built inside a 100 year old building. They do creative twists on classic cocktails, excellent mocktails, small plates, and they have an amazing patio with multiple fire pits. Upstairs they do salsa and bachata dancing on Friday nights! 21+
Nearby: Thicks as Thieves and Press & Pony are across the street
More: ochosboise.com | @ochos_boise
Did I miss your favorite date night spot? Email me withlove@fromboise.com and I’ll add it to the list ❤️
Thanks for reading!
With love from Boise,
Marissa
