Fork

The wife and I really enjoyed our lunch visit here. Everything was solid, and the place itself is a really great space to enjoy a drink or dining experience. Wife got a lemonade cocktail and I noticed they had a great selection of local craft beers, and I chose the Sawtooth Idahome IPA. I am a cheesy guy by nature, so decided to have the fondue style grilled cheese with tomato soup. Wife chose the chop salad, and we shared the fries (the rosemary parmesan ones). Both were good, especially mine since I thought it was a good twist on presentation. I was told that I won the food battle for the meal. The atmosphere was energetic but classy, and I could see this place might be a lot of fun at night. Again, everything was pretty solid. I always explain my 4's (and try not to post any 3's or below, because I got on this platform only to broadcast positivity towards establishments), and I think we caught the salad greens on an off day, and we just didn't get the warm and fuzzy from the bartender on duty. It was efficient service, but was missing that welcoming, nice-to-meet-you service. But, this place is still a must stop for your Boise adventure, we definitely WILL come back the next time we are in town, and it is right in the heart of all of the fun on 8th. I highly recommend this place, and see you there (well, the next time we are in Boise)...

I tried the braised beef with a house salad. It was very good, not great. Quality salads, mixed greens. We also had trout, again very good. Also, salad with smoked salmon, very good and the roasted chicken was better than I expected. The outside seating was perfect. Service was good, waiter not much personality.

Wow, 5 stars all around. My team and I came here after a conference. We are all from out of town looking for gluten-free options with good sourced ingredients, especially the protein. 6 of us and my toddler. Most of us ordered the prime rib sandwich with a gluten-free bun with tomato soup. I haven't enjoyed a meal like that in a long time. The food was spectacular. We celebrated our boss' birthday and ordered the brownie with ice cream, also very delicious. Our server, Kelly, was phenomenal. We had some modifications to our order, she didn't seem bothered by it. Our food was prepared how we requested. She played with my daughter and was very sweet towards her and didn't seem bothered that she was playing on the floor in a main walkway by our table. We sat outside, it was clean, and the music was the right volume and style. Overall, it was a great experience and affordable. Keep up the great work!!!

Stopped in for lunch at The Fork and had a fantastic experience. We started with the grilled cheese and tomato bisque appetizer—super comforting, perfectly crispy, and great for sharing. For my main, I went with the smash burger, and it absolutely delivered—juicy, flavorful, and satisfying. It was a little on the salty side, but honestly so good that I think it should be a permanent menu item. The atmosphere is one of my favorite things about The Fork: set right in the heart of downtown Boise with gorgeous flowers surrounding the patio. We grabbed an outdoor table, which was perfect for a sunny afternoon, but the interior is just as impressive—housed in an old bank, with a cool lounge downstairs where you can actually sit in the vault. Our server, Ramon, was AWESOME. Super polite and attentive, making sure we were comfortable and keeping our water glasses full (which was much appreciated on a hot day). Overall, The Fork is a top-notch lunch spot—delicious food, excellent service, and a setting that always feels a little bit special.

The best eggs Benny I have ever had! They were braised short rib Benny. The spicy Marg was spicy and delish! The burger was good, a bit over cooked for asking for medium. The atmosphere was nice, we set up a reservation for Saturday at 11:00 and did not need it. Overall the food was awesome. The server...why not great. Just slow and took his time. It ended up being a long brunch just because of him. We will be back!

Best meal in Boise. Farm to table means you're getting the freshest. We had wagyu sliders, asparagus fries and the boneless ribs. It was all amazing, relaxing and it is what you go out for. Top notch service to boot.

Our last lunch in Boise Idaho before we departed to the airport was at the FORK in downtown right off Idaho St. the restaurant is right on the corner and to enter is through the outdoor seating area. Just go right on in and the inside is the twice the size of the outside. Good little spot. We were in and out of this spot in 45 mins and just in time to catch our flight. The food was good and the service was as well. Very nice people and good food. Don’t forget to try some asparagus fries while you are here.

Great place to eat! Menu items are on the eccentric side, but we ordered burgers and came back a 2nd day to eat another! (Sunday of Memorial Day weekend had a 30 min wait, Monday there was no wait.) The staff is incredibly friendly and the place is very clean. The building is also a massive piece of history as the old Boise City National Bank. Highly recommend visiting in the evenings Tues-Sat to visit their downstairs lounge where the old vault still sits! They turned it into part of the lounge, and the safe is now the wine bar. If you have kids, they can still look through the window! Very cool.

Mark was incredible, addressed all of our concerns, and recommended the crispy fish tacos 10/10

Really fun spot with creative options. I can't remember the last time I ate anywhere with such a unique version of otherwise common foods. In all my years of eating (and over eating), I've never eaten grilled cheese and tomato soup fondue style and I've never had asparagus fries! Not only did I have a great restaurant experience, I have 2 new favorite foods.

We stopped in for dinner while visiting Boise. This is our 2nd time to Fork, we stopped in last year while visiting Boise as well. We arrived about 1 hour before closing and the hostess sat us outside in a booth on their patio. The patio is situated right on the main walkway but is surrounded by foliage and flowers so the people walking by are not a distraction. It's very nice. I didn't catch our servers name but he was attentive and never left us waiting for anything. Unfortunately he must have been having a bad night as he clearly didn't want to be there. He never smiled and was a bit impatient when we asked questions about the menu. With that being said, he wasn't a bad server. Everyone has a bad day. We were not super hungry as we stopped at another restaurant prior for drinks and appetizers so we decided to share several plates. We ordered Moscow mules and a glass of wine to start. I will say the wine pour was a little small for the price of the wine. Asparagus fries- crispy and cooked perfectly. Delicious. Tomato Basil Fondue & Grilled Cheese - Delicious. I loved the way they serve the melted grilled cheese sandwich. Wagyu sliders. Really tasty but they were overcooked a bit. Fresh soft bun as well. Shrimp and grits. Could have used a bit more seasoning but the flavor was good and the shrimp cooked perfectly. Potatoes with crispy onions. Great! We liked the food and sitting out on the patio. I'm glad we decided to dine again at Fork while visiting Boise.

Everything from welcome to goodbye of our FORK experience was fantastic. We shared the fondue, asparagus, Southwest salad, and brownie. Everything was top notch, servers were excellent, and the environment was warm and welcoming. Do not eat here without ordering the tomatoes basil fondue, we had gluten-free and it was fantastic!! Will definitely be back...

First meal while visiting Idaho from out of state! Exceptional farm-to-table and locally sourced food! It's the real deal, friends. From the fresh produce made into a winter grain salad to rainbow trout. This salad has quinoa, farro, kale, red cabbage,dried cranberries, sliced almonds in a peach and bourbon vinagrette. Healthy and delicious! The Idaho rainbow trout is perfect--tender, flaky and tasty. Their signature warm butter cake is very popular for good reason. Vanilla ice cream, fresh fruit, warm butter cake w/berry coulis is dessert gold that just melted in my mouth! The hubby and I were well impressed with the food here and excellent service from Halle. We'd love to eat here again when in town. 5 stars! PS: the outside around them is pretty too with lots of lovely flowers.

The only reason I give it a four star was because the wait was long. Although we sat at the bar for quicker service. The place is lively as expected. The bar area was really pretty. I had the Short Rib plate and ordered the Brussel sprouts. The Short rib was amazing. The Brussels were delicious. I had a glass of Huston's Rosé wine. Heaven on my tongue.

I was in Boise on a work trip and we ended up at Fork for dinner on a Saturday night. We did not have a reservation but were able to be sat right away at the bar/island area. Our server was quick to take our order and was very attentive. I was not very hungry so I just got fries and a Diet Coke, but let me tell to, these fries were amazing. The rosemary was such a lovely touch. I would love to come back for the asparagus fries because they looked amazing. The atmosphere is a step up from casual but still relaxed. Fair prices.

Fork made my Friday night! The prime rib was cooked to perfection--tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. And don't even get me started on the butter cake... unreal. The service was excellent and the atmosphere was just right for a relaxed night out. 10/10 would recommend. I'll definitely be back!

Hope to update this in the future. We had a reservation for Saturday, couldn't make it so I made one for Sunday. Later, I called to cancel the Saturday reservation to free it up for someone else and confirm my Sunday appointment, and the woman I spoke to on the phone was very rude and left a bad taste in my mouth. As for now we still plan on attending on Sunday, but the horrible attitude has me considering other options as it seems like this place doesn't want/need customers.

Food is good! Albeit a little expensive!! My husband got the wagyu smashburger and said it was very good but just a tad messy!! I had the seared ahi that came with some type of potato pancakes. One of them was burnt but the other was delicious. There's a parking garage nearby and it wasn't hard to get to. I liked the atmosphere at this place and the service was also good.

I loved Fork!! Came to Boise on a work trip, and this was such a warm welcome. I got the BCS salad and it was so delicious!! I got to try an Idaho Malbec which was excellent. I love how the menu features all local sources :) The staff was also super friendly and gave me recs to explore! They had beautiful outdoor seating, but I sat at the bar which was great for solo dining. Would love to come back here one day!

Fork is at the top of my list of restaurants in Boise. I love that this restaurant uses farm to table ingredients and sources many of their ingredients locally. Some of my favorites on the menu are their red wine braised short ribs, the Idaho rainbow trout, or the BAM Sammy. They also have great shareables, namely their house chips, their asparagus fries, or their veggie of the moment. You can't go wrong with any of their food but my personal favorite is their signature warm butter cake. You cannot leave Fork without ordering it, it truly is that good.

Great historic building in downtiwn Boise. Lots of character and decor. Chose to sit outside on this beautiful sunny day. Only bad thing was the flies. Not their fault. Server was excellent. Attentive and nice. Fried artichoke appetizer was good and especially the dipping sauce. Salmon chopped salad was delicious but the salmon is also chopped and a bit on the fishy side. Their version of the BLT was the best tasting dish. Fries were just ok. Needed more time in the fryer. Son had the burger. Said the cheese and everything else was flavorful but the burger patty needed more seasoning. Would try again.

I hadn't been to Fork in a few years but I had two great back-to-back experiences so wanted to offer an updated review. Very attentive, fast service--and it was a Saturday night. My daughter loved her ahi and I had butternut squash ravioli. We liked our raspberry-based cocktail. And the butter cake... Just as good as I remember! I got extra points for bringing one home to my husband. He ate the whole thing!

I LOVE this place. One of the best restaurants in Boise! First thing you need to know - order the butter cake!! Doesn't matter what else you do, you need to have the butter cake. It is the most beautiful, moist, warm, cozy cake I have ever had in my life. I don't have a picture of it because we always eat it too fast, but it's a beautiful yellow cake with ice cream and a berry sauce. AMAZING. Now for the actual food - I always get their house burger with their rosemary truffle fries. Absolutely amazing. I will never ever get anything else.

I just ate at Fork moments ago and I had a pretty bad experience. I order the Southwestern salad with Crispy chicken. Unfortunately it had a big on it. I didn't notice until after I had a few bites already. I was nearly going to barf until I googled that they're harmless. But even then I'm still thinking about how I ate bugs. They're common on lettuce but come off easily by rinsing the lettuce first. (Learned from google). So I am still deciding if I want to be sick or not. I wasn't charged for the salad but also as I said I hardly ate any yet. Aphids the bug found in my salad usually live in bunches. So I likely did eat more. So I am still thinking about it. I did have the Pineapple Express which was a pretty bad drink. I ended my insect infested meal with butter cake that was pretty good. I only took a bite of the butter cake because I needed a clip for a YouTube short and I really wanted the famous butter cake to be in there. After a bite I pretty much ate the whole thing. The two stars are for the service and the butter cake. If I am back in Boise I won't return just because even with the butter cake I couldn't trust that they wash the fruit and I didn't enjoy the drink. I wouldn't have a reason to recommend either. Even with the yummy butter cake I wouldn't trust the fruit on top. Working in the restaurant industry myself I would have thought a manager would have come out and said sorry or at least tried to say they'd investigate why they have lettuce aphids. This could easily be fixed by washing the lettuce. Since there was no interaction with management. I was also charged for the other items I ordered so o can't say if someone else visits and has insects in their food they may still have to pay if they eat most or all of it. All in all I wish I hadn't eaten here and the bug has ruined my day just a bit because I will can't shake the feeling of bugs crawling on me now. Did I mention the butter cake was great!

This place was so cool! It's in a really interesting building. It was converted from a bank, so I loved the historical aspect of it. The details of the place were really neat. For a table of 4 on a Sunday night, the wait was half an hour without a reservation. The food was totally worth it. The appetizers were amazing! Our favorites were the wagyu beef sliders and the tomato basil soup and grilled cheese. There was so much flavor in both. Just perfect. And tomato soup is such a staple that it's hard to mess up, but I think it's even harder to elevate it, and this place really did that. We also enjoyed the shrimp and grits and the pork belly Mac and cheese. We also really liked the urban burger with avocado and junior cheeseburger. The fries were good too. The butter cake was a bit too sweet for us and we kind of wished we had a better cake to toppings ratio to balance it out. But overall the experience was top notch. Our server was so great and went out of her way to make sure we had what we needed. She also was really patient with our kid and took the time to connect with him. We were all really satisfied with our experience and would 100% come back.

Server was nice and made a good recommendation for the birria tacos. Salad was so fresh, ambiance was relaxed/ businessy.

I had this place flagged to checkout in Boise and boy was I glad I did. I love places that do farm to table. More importantly just focus on the food purveyors from their region. Fork has done that epically. They have an excellent menu I went simple tho with their Sammy that was just delicious with their own tomato bisque soup. The service was great as I sat at the bar and the location is even better as it takes up a former bank building.

Brunch was terrific, and as expected in Idaho, the potatoes were outstanding. I had the Eggs Benedict, which was good, but the real highlight is their outdoor patio. It has great vibes, right on the main drag of Boise--perfect for enjoying a meal while soaking in the atmosphere. Definitely worth checking out!

Fabulous food fabulous service The people were incredible ambience that's great. Loved the feeling of the people and the customers

Came in for a family member birthday. Good service, food, and experience! The tomato basil, chicken salad, and butter cake were really good! They gave the cake as complimentary. The flavors were slightly different but enjoyable. Would definitely want to visit for brunch items! Interior is casual. Will come back!

Matt rocked !!! Exceptional cuisine in an ideal setting. You can not go wrong with dinner /lunch It lived up to the hype Kind staff

A staple restaurant in the heart of Boise. The menu has a good variety in price and range of food. The quality is great with lots of local options, and the location cannot be beat. We have not had a problem getting in rather quickly, even on busy nights. It is moody and sophisticated, but not overdone. Highly recommend if you are looking for a trustworthy place in Boise!

I was really excited to try Fork based on all the other reviews but sadly my experience wasn't great. I sat at the bar which is full service and even though they were packed to the gills they only had one bartender. It took approximately 6 minutes for her to make her way to me and maybe another 10 for her to take my order. I ordered the Urban Burger and that took a good 30-40ish minutes to come out. The burger was good, like really good. They actually seasoned their meat and it was really juicy. The food was absolutely 5 stars. I needed condiments and asked for them when my food came out but they never came and there was nobody on my side of the bar to ask again. I ended up just eating my food without them and when she came back a while later to check on me she realized she had forgotten. She offered to go get them but I was already done eating, so I declined. This spot has great potential based on the other teviews but I think they need more staff, or I just went on a bad day.

One of my favorite restaurants in Boise. Menu selection is great including entrees, burgers/sandwiches, salads, and great starters. Service is great and entire staff is very attentive. Located in an older building downtown but it has great ambiance inside with lots of natural light and outdoor seating on their large pattio. Suggest this restaurant to anyone that asks for great food and service.

The service was good the waitress was attentive and refilled my drink frequently but didn't have much personality. The tomato soup was very good and the short ribs were amazing. I have to give the cobbler a fail though, it was not cobbler it was like a dry biscuit with apple chunks and had a weird spice to it. The prices were also not very reasonable. If the dessert was better and the prices lower it would have been a five star.

We were invited back to try Fork again after a disappointing visit last year, and were pleasantly surprised! This time we brought our preschooler for brunch on Father's Day. I started with the cold brew with vanilla bar cream, which was delicious and not too sweet. The French Toast Sticks were uniquely crispy and caramel-y -- we all agreed that this was some of the best French toast we've ever had. My husband enjoyed the Huevos Rancheros Stack despite it being pretty soupy, and the Chef's Benny was fantastic. I was confused when the benedict arrived with salmon rather than the ham that was listed in the menu description, but it was a delightful mix-up because I prefer salmon. Service was polite, and when we were first brought the wrong order, the error was rectified immediately. The place was packed but food and drinks came quickly. We regretted being too full to order the butter cake today, but we definitely will next time! Thank you for a wonderful meal, Fork!

Everything that came out of the kitchen looked delicious! Cocktails were tasty & portions were generous. Love the service and the atmosphere. Would love up return to go to the bar downstairs in the old bank vault. Looking forward to returning.

What a fantastic dining experience during my brief visit to Boise! I tried Fork after seeing their well-deserved positive reviews. We luckily got seated immediately and had great service from everyone, particularly from our server, Danica, who was friendly, engaging, and knowledgeable. I ordered the Saturday night special Slow Rotisserie Roasted Herb Crusted Northwest Prime Rib cooked medium rare with the brown butter mashed potatoes. The generously portioned prime rib was cooked perfectly, with a perfect balance of flavor, and the potatoes were creamy and flavorful. I paired it with a glass of the 2021 Juggernaut Hillside Cabernet (4 stars on Vivino, btw), which was so smooth and was an excellent complement to the meal. The wine offerings are extensive and impressive, but I learned they have a very reasonable corkage fee of $10 if you have something else in mind. I hesitated to go with dessert after such a satisfying meal, but I'm so glad I indulged and decided to go with the butter cake, which was incredible. Unexpectedly, they'd run out of vanilla ice cream and topped it with chocolate, and it worked well! Each bite was a gift to my taste buds. I suggest asking for this substitution if you're so inclined. All in all, I can't recommend Fork enough. I hope to return someday!

Went here to celebrate late birthday and I will be back to celebrate anything ! The service was wonderful and atmosphere very inviting. I had their Pork Shank with risotto....so delish. And there I made sure to leave room for their yummy butter cake that I recommend to everyone. Thank you FORK for making my fork busy feeding my face with your delicious dishes.

I think the best thing I can say about this place is the Ambiance. It was beautiful outside just as it was in. I think the service could definitely use some work. Our server was a bit standoffish and the person that brought our food was about the same. Ryan our server got worse and more rude as the evening progressed. Both not very happy to be where they are. The worst part was the food, The rainbow trout I had was terrible, dry, flavorless. The Farro was nice though, and that orange sauce added a nice touch but definitely needed more on my plate to even make a dent in how sad that trout was. The 16 dollar asparagus wasn't too bad either, apart from how small the portion was for the price. The potato chips that came with the sandwich were terrible; how do you mess up a potato chip? lastly, the prime rib sandwich. This was actually decent, better, mediocre. Anyways overall the service and food could definitely use some work. I don't think the prices justify the meal whatsoever.

We had several of the wagyu smashburgers and fries they were excellent. The shrimp and grits and brussels sprouts were also very good. The service, however, was quite poor. Don't know if it's because we are a mixed-race family, but we were seated in the far back corner of a secondary room, we were not provided with napkins and silverware, we were not given a bottle of water to refill our glasses as literally every other table in the restaurant was given, and we had to flag down our server just so we could pay our bill. We can only hope this was a bad server as opposed to something more sinister.

Very nice ambiance inside with really good service. The old fashion was good and so was the 3 in the Chamber. I had the BCS with smoke salmon. That was really good and the price was right. The burger was also price correctly in my opinion and was very good. The steak was a little high in price and lacked seasoning. Try the fried asparagus. Those were really good as was the butter cake.

We've eaten here twice and they were accommodating with my allergies! I think they no longer have menu items with peanuts. The food is consistently good. They're also dog friendly with patio seating. The server was very kind and brought a fresh bowl of ice water for the dogs.

The food was exceptionally good. It is unique to find a place where the ambience is as good or better than the food, but this place has that ambience. Our waiter regularly checked on us refilling our glasses and making sure the food was to our liking. Highly recommend this place.

Fork is a go to for me! Great restaurant. Clean inside and clean ingredients! Food always tastes good and fresh. Servers are always on top of it and friendly. Gluten free here so went with "The B.C.S" (Boise Chopped Salad). Salmon on salad had a great taste and finished the whole salad. My friend got the Fried Chicken & Ballard Cheddar Waffle 'Sliders as she had gotten before and loved! Super delicious orange honey butter. I like that fork using local products you don't find places like that everywhere. Prices are decent too. We came on weekend around 12pm and was about a 20 minute wait, walked around some nearby shops until we got text that table was ready.

Can hardly wait to come to Fork again this summer! Such a great farm to table restaurant experience! Love the building and the food and wine are delicious. The warm butter cake is top notch and is very similar in taste to Mastro's warm butter cake! My friend and I ate her every night!

Burger was next level and patio was great setting. Service was on point too. Get there.

I've been to Boise twice this summer and have eaten at Fork both times. So far, it's my favorite restaurant downtown. It's nice that they offer indoor and outdoor dining. The staff is polite and the food is served promptly w/o feeling overly rushed. The menu offers many options, from salad & sandwiches to seafood and hearty meat dishes. As a true Farm to table, they also source many of their ingredients & products locally. However, I so much love their pickled mushrooms w pea appetizer/salad that I think I'll order it every time I come. Similarly, the fresh rainbow trout is moist, delicate and falls easily away from the skin. They are delicious, healthy plates. Yet I am a sucker for dessert! The first time we chose the key lime pie which was phenomenal and this time we are the bread pudding with vanilla ice cream. The bread pudding is served in its own little cast iron skillet which keeps it warm. It was amazing and definitely too large for one person. Too bad I didn't get a photo. Guessing I was too concerned that the ice cream would melt too quickly if I waited. Best to make reservations a few days in advance if you plan your go on a weekend day.

Other than SOME rude staff, everything was delicious. Had the short rib, a prickly pear margarita, and the butter cake . Everything was delicious but the short rib did have a lot of fat, half of it was fat.

We walked in this perfectly appointed restaurant and was seated promptly. It was modern, clean, and inviting. We ordered drinks and appetizer -- vanilla old fashioned and payette local brewing company beers. Drinks came out quickly and delicious! The shrimp and grits were perfectly sized for the three of us and wowzer -- I'd eat again. Our meals arrived and I had the BCS with smoked salmon. Omgee it was phenomenal. I shared it and still am more than satisfied. Our wait person was kind, helpful, and attentive.

One of my favorite Restaurants in downtown Boise. Was just here last weekend and the service was great and able to get me in without a reservation; food is always amazing and great options all around to choose from. My favorite here is the beef short rib and the house chips and onion dip appetizer.

Been here a few times for brunch, so it was time to give dinner an opportunity. So very delicious. The Idaho trout was spot on. Flaky and full of flavors. Service was from the bar and was relaxed and not rushed or intrusive. Ambiance was nice to be surrounded with adults with great tastes!

Came with the family for Christmas Eve. It had been about a year since my last visit and found the menu refresh along with improved service to be very high marks. I was hoping to get into the quieter dining room, however; I believe it was booked by a private event. The main dining area with the bar was still very loud, however; we got to sit in the corner and the noise was a bit more moderate. Fork remains a solid choice downtown and am back to a highly recommend (and will be back soon).

Our 3-stars explained: 3: Staff didn't come around very often to check on us & didn't give us the most welcoming feel. 3.5: We ordered the BAM Sammy, adding grilled chicken to it & upgrading with the Rosemary-Parmesan Idaho Fries. The Sammy was alright- very messy & could've had more flavor. We're wondering if the fries were cooked in rosemary oil because we hardly tasted any rosemary at all. 5: The indoor ambiance was really alluring with brick walls, amber light fixtures, tall ceilings, over-sized windows with large plants, wood floors, & moody furniture.

WOW!! The food here is incredible. My husband and I both ordered the angus steak with magnificent Idaho potatoes: Northwest Filet Au Poirve. We paired it with a bottle of the amazing French wine: Coudoulet de Beaucastel (Côtes-du-Rhône | Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée | Red Wine). We're from Cape Town, South Africa and appreciate good steak and great wines. This ticks all the boxes and will wow the connoisseurs. The waiter was friendly and efficient and the restaurant buzzing. Recommend making a reservation - which we didn't do but still got a decent spot at a bar area.

A great looking menu but very poorly executed. The "crispy" Brussels sprouts were soggy and swimming in a cloyingly sweet sauce. The chicken on the salad was incredibly dry. Our drinks never came. Points for creativity but need attention to the basics.

Sat at the bar, easily some of the worst service you could get. Recommended by a couple people so thought I'd try it. Food did not make up for the service, disappointing.