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The Lively, Boise, ID

The Lively

4.5
4.5
577 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
Located just blocks from the Capitol Building, we'll welcome you with graceful, genuine hospitality into our home. Our culinary experience draws its inspiration from the bounty of the region. Our classic cocktails are sophisticated and our craft cocktails are beguiling. Our hope is simple- to invite you again and again to eat, drink and be lively.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Continental
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (208) 209-5503
  • Website
    https://www.thelivelyboise.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Edward Higgins

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Experiences

  • February Sushi in the Speakeasy

    US$150.00 per person

    Prepaid

    19 Feb 2025 only
    18:00
    A unique six course sushi dinner with eye-opening sake pairings, curated by our Executive Chef Edward Higgins. Dinner begins at 6:00pm and is set in the exclusive Bar No. 40—The Lively's hidden Speakeasy! Seats are VERY LIMITED and the menu is different every time so don't miss your chance; BOOK NOW! Please note that this specialty meal is prepared with specific ingredients and techniques that cannot be altered to accommodate dietary restrictions or allergies. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. These tickets are also non-refundable.
    February Sushi in the Speakeasy photo

  • Brook & Bull Wine Dinner

    US$125.00 per person

    Prepaid

    27 Feb 2025 only
    We're thrilled to partner with Brook & Bull Cellars from Walla Walla, bringing you an exquisite four-course menu expertly paired with a distinctive wine selection, highlighting the unique beauty of Washington State terroir. Join us on February 27th at 6:00 pm. Brook & Bull is known for wines that defy tradition—low oak, high character, and a relentless pursuit of beauty. This is your chance to experience their bold flavors alongside an inspired dining experience. Please be aware that this is a hand curated meal. While we are normally able to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies, this meal experience will not be able to be modified.
    Brook & Bull Wine Dinner photo

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What 577 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Idaho

    Romantic

  • Idaho

    Good for special occasions

  • Boise

    Best Ambience

  • Boise

    Romantic

  • Boise

    Good for special occasions

  • Boise

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Lively offers a vibrant dining scene with a beautiful atmosphere and outstanding service. Guests rave about the "incredible" coffee and donuts dessert and the "fantastic" prime rib. While some find portion sizes small or dishes overly salty, the "outstanding" service and "great" ambiance consistently impress, making it a top choice for special occasions.

577 Reviews

  1. Dave

    VIP

    Boise

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful ambience, a unique menu, fashionable decor, and attentive service. What's not to love about The Lively?

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  2. Cristina

    Boise

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I celebrated our 15th Valentines there and we had a great experience. The food was amazing, and the ambience was a delight. I enjoyed listening to the music because it fit well with the occasion. Only bad thing was that they forgot about my husband’s drink order so he did have to wait for it until a manager came over and asked how we were doing. I appreciate that they do come over and ask how we’re doing. We will definitely be back and hopefully with some friends.

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  3. Jade

    Boise

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall, great experience the cocktails and appetizers were absolutely amazing. With that said, our entrée fell short in our opinion. The dessert was phenomenal and brought the meal back up.

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  4. J.R.

    Boise

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great atmosphere! Staff was very friendly and helpful.

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  5. Michael

    Boise

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance and drinks were fantastic but the food was way too salty. A little salt goes a long way. Probably won’t be back and won’t recommend The Lively to anyone.

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  6. Ron

    Boise

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. A wonderful atmosphere.

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  7. crystal

    Boise

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We were seated on the first floor, and this was first time not being seated upstairs. The experience was completely different and the service was less attentive. If dining at the Lively, it seems like the first floor is better for a night out for drinks rather than the experience of dinner.

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  8. Brett

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Terribly slow. Meatballs were great. Cod was terrible. Stuffed pasta was too salty and portion was small.

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  9. James

    VIP

    Dallas

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely restaurant with great food and service but portions are ridiculously small for the price.

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  10. Kim

    Boise

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really liked the vibe of the place but the food was just okay. We ended up sending the sides back because they were SO salty. The entrees were good. Service was very friendly and the decor and atmosphere was great. We may give it another try.

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FAQs

The Lively offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (208) 209-5503.

The Lively is rated 4.5 stars by 577 OpenTable diners.

The Lively does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Lively

505 W Bannock St, Boise, ID 83702-5917

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    5th and Bannock
  • Area
    Boise
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Continental
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Edward Higgins
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

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