22 Restaurants in Boise, Idaho with Patios
Nothing is better than patio season in Boise, Idaho! We Boise locals look forward to the warmth of spring and summer after the long winter months because it means we can finally eat outside again (until it gets to be around 90° or hotter…ha!).
There are a ton of restaurants in Boise and throughout the Treasure Valley as a whole that offer fun outdoor dining spaces. Take a walk down 8th Street in downtown Boise between Bannock and Main and you’ll find them lining both sides of the street! Enjoying a yummy meal and/or drink on a bright restaurant patio is the perfect thing to do in Boise in the summer.
Below, I rounded up 22 of the best restaurants in Boise with patios where you can have a great al fresco dining experience. I shared where each restaurant is located as well as their current hours of operation as of publication (be sure to double check their hours via their website directly or Google). There’s an interactive map at the end of the post to help you plan your next meal!
This post was updated and recirculated on July 22, 2026.
READ NEXT: A Summer Guide to Boise
22 Restaurants In Boise, Idaho With Patios
Acero
Get directions or check out their website.
Acero is one of my favorite places to grab lunch in downtown Boise. Located on the Grove Plaza, Acero offers a plethora of delicious options ranging from salads and flatbreads to charcuterie boards and bruschetta and more. You can easily share with others or pick your own meal. Plus, it’s a great spot for a drink! Their patio is large, overlooks the plaza, and opens up to the inside so there are plenty of tables in the shade if needed. Acero is open daily for lunch and dinner and on Saturdays and Sundays for brunch.
Alyonka Russian Cuisine
Get directions or check out their website.
Just northwest of downtown sits Alyonka Russian Cuisine in an unassuming little building off of State Street. I highly recommend you stop—the food is incredible! You can tell it’s made with so much love and care. Plus, there’s a nice outdoor space to enjoy your meal (and when it’s chilly out, there are blankets you can use!). Alyonka is open for lunch and dinner Tuesdays through Sundays (note earlier closure on Sundays).
A’tavola
Get directions or check out their website.
Located along Grove Street on the west side of downtown, A’tavola features a beautiful indoor marketplace as well as a café for a quick bite to eat (including a variety of soups, salads, and sandwiches). Bring your meal outside to enjoy it on their large patio, then take a stroll down Grove Street to check out pieces of Boise’s history. A’tavola is open for breakfast and lunch Tuesdays through Saturdays.
Bacon
Get directions or check out their website.
Bacon is one of the most popular spots in Boise for breakfast or brunch! You’ll especially love it if you’re a bacon fan! They offer a wonderful shaded outdoor patio nestled between buildings along 9th Street in downtown Boise. I highly recommend the bacon shots—a taster featuring five different flavored bacon (spicy hot is my personal favorite). Lunch options are also available. Bacon also offers a full bar and is open daily for breakfast and brunch.
Barbacoa
Get directions or check out their website.
Barbacoa Grill is a Boise favorite among people celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, and other special events! (My brothers almost always choose to come here for their birthdays when they know my parents are paying, haha.) It’s a fun, upscale restaurant featuring a rooftop patio overlooking Parkcenter Pond with a beautiful view of the foothills in the distance. Get the tableside guacamole to start and finish your meal with the cotton candy! Barbacoa is open daily for dinner at 4 pm.
Bardenay
Get directions to the downtown location or check out their website.
Bardenay is one of our absolute spots at any time of day (but they do brunch exceptionally well) and features a wonderful outdoor space! It’s a lovely spot to dine outside with lots of shade and greenery. It’s one of my go-to recommendations for folks new to or visiting Boise! If you come for brunch, don’t forget a mimosa and/or Mexican coffee cocktail (Korri’s favorite). Bardenay is open for brunch on Sunday mornings and lunch, dinner, and late night 7 days a week. There is also a location in Eagle, northwest of Boise, and that spot also has a lovely patio.
Bar Gernika
Get directions or check out their website.
Bar Gernika is busy every time I go by it! It’s located on the Basque Block just down the road from Bardenay at the corner of Grove Street and Capitol Blvd and features authentic Basque pub fare (soups, salads, sandwiches) and wine. Their outdoor patio is always bustling in the evenings! (Side note: Did you know that Boise’s Basque population is second to that of actual Basque Country?!) Bar Gernika is open for lunch Wednesday through Saturday and dinner Tuesday through Saturday.
Bittercreek Alehouse
Get directions or check out their website.
There are so many restaurants along 8th Street with patios; you really can’t go wrong with any of them! I included Bittercreek Alehouse here because it has a great vibe with lots of shade. If you’re looking to enjoy a good beer and delicious pub food, this is your spot. Enjoy soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, fries, and other specials. Bittercreek is open daily for lunch and dinner.
Cottonwood Grille
Get directions or check out their website.
If you’re looking for a more upscale dining experience, check out Cottonwood Grille! It’s nestled along the Boise River in downtown Boise and has a lovely outdoor patio below the towering cottonwood trees. Taste a selection of cuisine made from local products (including beef, berries, beer, and wine). Cottonwood Grille is open for Sunday brunch as well as lunch and dinner daily.
Fork
Get directions or check out their website.
Fork is known for their unique and local cuisine and is another local fan favorite! This is another spot I like to recommend to visitors. The dinners I’ve eaten at Fork have been fantastic, and they have such a beautiful patio situated at the corner of 8th Street and Idaho; 8th Street is open to foot traffic only, and it makes a great stroll at any time of day with lots of other restaurants and local shops. Fork is open for weekend brunch and lunch and dinner daily.
Hilltop Station
Get directions or check out their website.
Looking to get out of town? Head east on Highway 21 towards Idaho City and you’ll drive right by Hilltop Station. Except, I recommend not driving by—stop in for a bite to eat on their outdoor patio! They have a wide selection of burgers, sandwiches, finger foods, and pizza to choose from. If you’re headed into the mountains, pick up snacks and liquor in their store! The Hilltop Station restaurant is open for dinner Wednesday through Sunday and lunch Friday through Sunday. The general store is open daily.
House of the Little Pig
Get directions or check out their website.
One of the newest restaurants in southeast Boise, House of the Little Pig (abbreviated to HLP) offers a cozy interior for enjoying meals or a spacious outdoor patio overlooking a pond. It is a south-facing patio, so come prepared with sun protection, especially as an umbrella is not guaranteed. HLP offers small plates that you can share or enjoy on your own (you must try the fingerling potatoes!). HLP is open for dinner Wednesdays through Sundays and brunch on Saturday and Sunday.
Lucky 13
Get directions or check out their website.
Lucky 13 is a staple in the Harris Ranch neighborhood and features yummy pizzas, sandwiches, and salads. The patio is huge and lined by trees, making it the perfect spot to enjoy a meal outdoors. It’s also located next to The STIL, so be sure to grab a scoop of ice cream after your meal! Lucky 13 is open daily for lunch and dinner (note that while the bar is open late on weekends, the kitchen closes at 10 pm).
Percy
Get directions or check out their website.
Percy is one of my new favorite restaurants; if you’re looking for upscale, cozy American cuisine, this is the restaurant for you! They offer a small patio that faces north so the sun is never beating down on you. Percy is open daily for lunch and dinner and on Saturdays and Sundays for brunch.
Ram Restaurant
Get directions or check out their website.
The Ram is a regional chain and has been a staple of Boise for as long as I can remember. It’s located just east of downtown across the river from the Boise State stadium and arena as well as Julia Davis Park, making it the perfect pitstop before a big game, especially if you want to enjoy patio time! Come for the brews and stay for the pub favorites (pizza, burgers, sandwiches, etc.). Ram is open daily for lunch and dinner.
Saint Lawrence Gridiron
Get directions or check out their website.
If you’re looking for fun and exciting flavor combinations with a Southern flair, you’ll love Saint Lawrence Gridiron. This is a fun, cozy space located downtown that opens into the patio (next to their meat smoker!) in the warmer months. The ambiance in the evening is top notch! Saint Lawrence Gridiron is open for dinner Wednesdays through Sundays and for brunch Saturday and Sunday.
Sid’s Garage
Get directions to their southeast Boise location or check out their website.
Sid’s Garage is known for their hearty burgers and decadent shakes. Why not enjoy all of that outdoors? Their location in southeast Boise (close to HLP!) has a beautiful south-facing patio that overlooks the greenbelt. There’s a lot of shade AND misters for those hot days. At this location, Sid’s Garage is open for lunch and dinner Wednesdays through Sundays.
Tavern at Bown
Get directions or check out their website.
In southeast Boise, Tavern at Bown offers upscale American cuisine (plus sushi) as well as a Sunday brunch. They have a beautiful outdoor seating area; in the evening, it’s shaded from the sun! I typically go for a classic breakfast with eggs or French toast for brunch. They also have great burgers, chicken sandwiches, fries, and salads. Tavern is open for brunch on Sundays, lunch Tuesday through Saturday, and dinner Tuesday through Sunday (sushi is available for lunch or dinner Tuesday through Saturday).
Ti Amo
Get directions or check out their website.
Ti Amo is the perfect spot in southeast Boise to sit on the pet-friendly patio (there’s an outdoor fireplace, so you can even enjoy it when it’s cool outside!) and enjoy an Italian-inspired meal and glass of wine. It’s located in Bown Crossing, which is a sort of mini downtown that features other restaurants as well as local shops to browse. It’s a popular spot to stop after floating the river when you go back to Barber Park to pick up your car! Ti Amo is open daily for dinner.
Willowcreek Grill
Get directions or check out their website.
Willowcreek Grill is one of my mom’s favorite spots when she’s in town visiting! Located on the Bench not too far from the airport, this restaurant is co-located with Raw Sushi, so you can order from Willowcreek’s extensive menu of American cuisine or opt for sushi. There is a small patio that is the perfect plan to chill on a summer evening. Willowcreek Grill is open daily for lunch and dinner except on Sundays.
Wyld Child
Get directions or check out their website.
Wyld Child, located on the Boise Bench, offers a small menu of burgers, chicken sandwiches, and greens (plus beer and wine) and an outdoor seating area with picnic tables! Push & Pour (a coffee shop) and The STIL (an ice cream shop) are located next door, so it’s the perfect spot for a leisurely lunch. Wyld Child is open daily for lunch and dinner and on Saturdays and Sundays for breakfast.
The Wylder
Get directions or check out their website.
The Wylder is one of my number one restaurant recommendations for newbies visiting Boise! It’s one of my favorite restaurants in the whole city. Their hand-crafted pizzas are to DIE for, and their other options are also worth trying. If you want to avoid the sun, I recommend patio dining later in the afternoon or evening. The Wylder is open daily for lunch and dinner.