The Avery Hotel

The Avery Hotel is a beautiful, historic boutique hotel right in the center of downtown Boise. Our room was gorgeous with gold fixtures and marble, and a plushy bed and robes for lounging. The valet team were professional and the hospitality staff at the desk and restaurant were friendly and attentive. By the way the rillette in the restaurant is an amazing appetizer and the drinks were perfect. We will stay here again. Enjoy!

The Avery is amazing! I am a local who moved a few hours away and knew this is where I wanted to stay. The location is perfect for all things downtown. The hotel is restored beautifully. The services is amazing, and the room was super cute and quiet. I loved the wool carpet to dampen the floor noise, the Ilia coffee, the wonderful soaps and the comfy bed. I will stay here again anytime I come back home. Cannot recommend enough. It's classy, but not snotty, feels very old school Boise which I have missed as the valley grew. Also felt safe and friendly to all folks. Excellent stay!

I love small private hotels like the Avery as they always seem to just have that extra to make the stay more memorable and that’s exactly what happened here. The perfect location, the personal touch from a very professional staff, the cuisine and great cocktails at the bar- loved it all. I stayed in a basic room and it was a tad too small. I’m coming back for Xmas and I will get a suite instead.

What a great place to stay! Rooms feel luxurious, clean and perfectly cozy. Loved having the choice of coffee in my room, or down at the lobby. The service was very attentive from when I checked in to when I left at the end of my stay. (Also loved having a bodega right across the street for a car snack before I hit the road). Thanks Avery Team!

The hotel is beautiful,my room was well decorated. All in all it was near perfect. But it was much to cold for me. The thermostat did not seem to respond to my raising the temp. I solved the problem by opening the window to let warm air in. I like to solve my own problems, I was dead tired and had an early flight. I did not want to disturb the staff by asking for help. I truly enjoyed your restaurant. The waitress was delightful and the food absolutely wonderful. It is a lovely hotel and I plan to stay there in the future.

Beautiful boutique hotel. We are so glad we chose The Avery for our 4 night stay in Boise. Our first time in the city was amazing, complete with a clean and aesthetic space to stay. Staff was very friendly and always greeted us with a smile. Seriously no complaints and we were so excited to get back to our room each evening because it felt so cozy and comfortable. The decor throughout the hotel beautiful and intentional. We didn’t end up dining in, but we went down to Tiner’s Alley for a drink one evening and found their cocktail menu to be fun and unique! So glad we stayed here. Already cannot wait to come back!

My favorite hotel in Boise! Perfect location, middle of downtown, walkable to so many great places. The restaurant is such a great vibe, effortlessly cool and so good. I love the original artwork in the hotel, it’s so interesting and inspiring. And omg the soaking tub in the room is to die for!! The staff is so kind and attentive. Can’t recommend The Avery enough!! Super cool!

The service and staff at The Avery Hotel were phenomenal. We stayed here the night of our wedding and it was a great decision. Mia had roses spread out on the bed in the shape of a heart (my wife loved this). Brighton and the staff upgraded our room to a suit and were very helpful with any questions. Even the valet was nice to talk to. The attentiveness and attitude of all the staff was unmatched! In all, it was a wonderful experience and we look forward to celebrate our 1 year anniversary here.

The restaurant and bar are amazing. Food, drinks, service and atmosphere are all incredible. We will definitely return when we are in the area again.

We really enjoyed our stay here. Conveniently located in downtown Boise. Within walking distance to whatever you are looking for. Food, shopping, bars. Pool hall, movie theater, etc. Etc. When we arrived, Leigh checked me in. She was great. She answered all of my many questions and went above and beyond what she needed to.

We loved dining at the Avery! Server was attentive and helpful and dinner was delicious. The sole, filet mignon and braised shortribs were fantastic! We should have skipped the souflé, as it just wasn't a great flavor. Tables are very close to other parties. Celebrating our anniversary, we would have preferred a little more space. But overall food was delicious and not overpriced. We will be back! We also stayed at The Avery Hotel (3 stars) and will not be back. We heard the elevator, people and doors slamming all night. It's a historic hotel and genuinely has that feel and sound.

I didn't realize they served breakfast. So glad I gave it a try. Absolutely perfect. I don't have a big appetite these days, but I ate every bite. It was so delicious and the service was great.

The Avery is a hotel, restaurant and bar. This review is for Avery Brasserie, where my wife and I had dinner with another couple on Saturday. Parking in downtown Boise can be a challenge, especially with all of the road construction. We ended up parking at the ParkBOI 2-1/2 blocks away. The restaurant is a brasserie, so it's set up like a French cafe. The space is absolutely beautiful, although the tables are quite small and quite close together. We briefly considered moving to a table in the Bar, which is located in the back room, past the restrooms and the kitchen, but there was a lot more light in the Brasserie and it felt slightly warmer. Although we were seated between two occupied tables, both tables left before our food arrived, so we enjoyed a little bit of space from other diners. Kim, our server, was excellent. She knows the menu and is very efficient. First, we had cocktails. I was told that the espresso cocktail was good, there was a nice rosé cremant (aka a French champagne produced outside of the designated Champagne region) available by the glass and the bar had Lagavulin. I had The Manitou (Montenegro, Buffalo Trace, Egg White, Lemon, Simple, Bordeaux Cherry). It was served in a small rocks glass neat, just like the Lagavulin, and is quite tasty, if a tad bit sweet. I ended up switching to the rosé cremant for my second drink. For an appetizer, we had a couple of orders of Crispy Baby Artichokes (white beans, shaved parmesan, baby arugula, artichoke vinaigrette). They're excellent. For our entrees, two of us had the Duo of Beef special, which paired a braised short rib with 42-day dry aged ribeye eye cooked medium rare and mashed potatoes. It was excellent. One of our party had the Halibut special. But in my opinion, the standout dish was my wife's Cassoulet (lamb, duck, house made sausage, pork belly, grilled baguette) from the regular dinner menu. Every component of the dish was very tasty (yes, she lets me sample her food), although more white beans would have been appreciated. For dessert, we ordered a couple of Pistachio Soufflés, which were served with tiny pitchers of crème anglais. What's not to like? I'd definitely head back to Avery Brasserie during my next visit to Boise. I'm already looking forward to it.

This is a review for the restaurant. So good! My brother-in-law and his wife took us there for brunch this morning during our visit. With many good choices on the menu, I settled on a starter order of Scotch egg and a side of breakfast sausages for brunch at the last minute. The alternative I considered was grits with a sunny side up egg and cheddar. The egg was perfect 8-minute egg with a slight soft-core yolk coated with layer of deep-fried meaty goodness. It was a generously sized egg placed on a small bed of green salad and bacon pieces so I wouldn't have needed the sausages in retrospect as the side came with 4 fat juicy pieces. The service was very attentive and friendly and the decor was inviting and cozy. It was a yummy start to the weekend.

TEN! Where are more stars?! The Avery has come out swinging in the ever expanding downtown Boise restaurant scene. The restaurant takes up 3/4 of the ground level of the hotel (last 1/4 is Tiner's Alley bar, also great!) . The inside is very tasteful design, not overly done, just the right amount of gorgeous Parisian style, feeling like you are in a place far away from Boise. We started by enjoying some Vancouver BC west coast oysters, our favorites! Since Little Pearly Oyster Bar closed we were left wondering where would be a good alternative, come to find out Avery has us covered. One special on this night was truffle gnocchi which my wife ordered and thoroughly enjoyed. I almost went for another special that sounded amazing, but got sucked in by the Lamb Ragu which was just out of this world! Finished with creme brûlée and chocolate cake.

Great food & drinks. Had the fried artichokes appetizer, delicious. The special Halibut was delicious too but the potatoes it said it came with were like a tablespoon to hold the fish on plate. The short Rib was good alsobut more like a chunk of pot roast. Sole was good, but I thought it was a bit fishy (but my friend didn't). Only negative was the tables were VERY close together and NO privacy. It almost felt like your neighbors table was part of our party. I would go back again when wanting to spend a bit more for my dining. It was a bit pricier along the lines of fine dining in a loud and crowded room. Service was superb!

So we happened upon this place by sheer accident walking in the downtown area. We walked in because I love old hotels/buildings and teach history. It is a historic building that was closed for a very long time and sat vacant but has been remodeled. I think maybe only open a year, if I remember the history story correctly. The hotel has a wonderful history and is now attached to the restaurant next door. That eatery used to be something more casual we were told before it was reinvented to the beautiful venue/establishment it is now. An open wall connects the restaurant to the hotel. The hotel is a smaller, more quaint establishment. The Art work and renovation pieces were chosen with great care to match a vintage look with more modern flair. When we walked in we were greeted by the most delightful person named Dexter. It is very apparent that Dexter loves his job and is very proud of the hotel he works for. I honestly think Dexter could have a show or a blog about the hotel. Locally here we have a man who is known as the vintage historian. He is very popular. He does walking city tours and shows around town. Dexter could do well with this too since he is a great story teller. That is one of my passions in life. Because after all, we only have our stories at the end of the day. Dexter explained that they had the original check in sign in guest book upstairs from the year 1912 and that every day they carefully match the date to the date back then. Waaaa?????? How awesome is that? He invited us to go look at it. My geeky self was thrilled and practically raced up the wonderful stairs. Okay, not really raced. I had to stop and look at all the historic old photos. When we came back downstairs, Dexter asked us if we wanted a mini tour of the rooms/suites. Ummm, yes please. That was very nice of him to do that. I honestly think I picked the wrong career choice for me and should have been an architect. lol The room Dexter showed us was simply gorgeous. That claw tub, sigh. The rooms are delightfully brought back to their original old school type of feel but with modern touches and the lobby elevator original door has been kept as part of the wall decor. There is an alley speakeasy english style pub through the kitchen that is also appealing decor wise. Sadly, we had already eaten that evening and were on the way back to the airport to head back to Phoenix. However, the food looked exceptional at both eateries and both places are very attractive decor wise. This will be my first stop if we ever get back to Boise. Thank you so much to Dexter. It does not take much to be kind to others and so needed these days. It was sheer joy talking with you. We were very grateful for your hospitality.

Mmmm, mmm, mmm! The bread here is so delicious! Came here to celebrate my sisters birthday brunch and we had the quiche, croissants, beignets and other egg dishes. I could have eaten 10 of those quiches- I'm still thinking about it. Can you all make a giant one for me? We learned that all the breads are done in house and it definitely tastes fresh. Inside it's very cute, modern, clean and reminded me of French restaurants. I'd love to come here and try the other menus. Tip- they run out of croissants so get yours early!

We had such high hopes for The Avery, that my wife made reservations for my birthday dinner. Let's talk about the good before we get into the bad. We received a friendly greeting and were seated quickly. The decor and style of the restaurant was top.notch. Lots of nice details and a great aesthetic. Restrooms were very nice as well. Our server Bob was attentive and pleasant. This is where the good mostly ends. My wife ordered a Dos Hombres Espresso Martini, which is one of her favorite Press and Pony drinks. She said it tasted like it was made with trash coffee and was definitely not a fan. This could be because it's not listed on their normal cocktail list. Who knows. We started with the ceviche. Honestly it was pretty good overall with a nice variety of perfectly cooked seafood and a mild citrus flavor profile. It could just be me but I prefer having at least some onion flavor in ceviche, and it was non-existent in this dish. I was still hopeful at this point, but those hopes were soon crushed I ordered the steak fries and my wife ordered the roasted chicken. Presentation of the chicken was good... The steak, not so much. It looked like a turd on the plate. I ordered the steak medium rare and half of it was well done, the other half was medium well at best. The steak and gravy were also cold when they arrived, which was strange because it came out multiple minutes after my wife's meal. Beyond all that, the steak was extremely tough and had little to no seasoning or flavor. One of the worst steaks I've ever had, and considering we're in Idaho, the land of great beef, this was a major let down. There's really no excuse for this here. My fries were also cold upon arrival. The roasted chicken was okay. The gravy was tasty and the chicken wasn't dry but that's where the compliments end. The potatoes had little to no seasoning and were void of texture. The macaroni au Gratin was pretty decent but was essentially overpriced fancied up mac and cheese. Like I said, we had high hopes for this place due to the chef's reputation but it didn't come anywhere close to the hype or our expectations. Every restaurant deserves a shot, but this one won't be a spot we return to.

This is for Tiner's Alley as the establishment does not have its own Yelp page. We came here with some friends for a relaxing night. The environment was great: a fireplace, pool table, and a great vibe. That is, until our server/bartender made things quite uncomfortable. His demeanor was intrusive and much too personal. There is a difference between providing great service and making comments about your partner in an attempt to antagonize you. And that's what he did. He noticed I had tattoos and ran his hand across my forearm saying how much he liked them. Completely inappropriate. We left as soon as we could.

This place is so well designed. So many beautiful details. We were there on opening night- our initial cocktails were quite delayed, but our server Douglas was very communicative about the issue. They even comped our first round- not necessary but much appreciated! The Manitou cocktail was amazing and the Old Fashioned was probably the best I've had in town. Hanger steak and roasted chicken were yummy- and decent sized portions. The ravioli was fairly small but insanely delicious. We will be back- great job to the staff on the first night open!

Food was incredible. The lamb pappardelle was absolutely delicious. 5 stars!!! Thank you chef

They did SUCH a great job with this remodel! The Avery restaurant looks like a classy brasserie I have eaten at in Paris. There is such an attention to detail and a care to not only renovate the over a century old space, but also restore and carefully recreate some of the charm of yesteryear. They had a Brunswick bar shipped over from New York, that was only a year older than the original gorgeous bar that graced the wall of the Bouquet for decades, to have it's place in The Avery. The original bar from the Bouquet was moved to the English pub in the back of the space called Tiner's Alley. They managed to produce an entirely different vibe back there and an entirely different menu. My father is a musician and had played at The Bouquet years ago. We are all native Boiseans. He, as well as my sister and I, were interested in what they had done to the place. We were all looking around at everything! Our server came and told us the specials and filled our water glasses (my ONLY complaint is no ice in the water...I'm a big ice person. :D ) She never rushed us and answered all our questions. Very friendly and cheerful! We started with a few drinks and then decided that we wanted to try a few starters. We had the petit salad (field greens with a very light vinaigrette), the watermelon and heirloom tomato salad (I don't usually like fruits and veg together - yes, I know tomato is technically a fruit - don't @ me!), and this rabbit and duck dish (something like a pate) with artisan bread. Everything was SO good! For dinner, my dad had the sole, I had the chicken, and my sister had the ravioli. My dad and sister finished theirs and loved it. I, too, loved the chicken, but had to take about half of it home because I was so full from the starters!! I didn't get pictures of dessert because I was so fully invested in the evening that I completely forgot! We had the sorbet trio which came on a homemade shortbread cookie, the panna cotta, and the pistachio souffle. All of it was incredible! And everything was freshly made. We then went in the back to Tiner's Alley and had a night cap there. The bartenders were so friendly and personable. The drinks were great and crafted with care. This is a great place to take someone for a special night out, or just come in and hang out in Tiner's Alley for a few drinks and some fish & chips. Such a great evening!

Wow! We had amazing cocktails at the bar with appetizers. The oysters were magnificent. Returned for brunch the next day and couldn't believe how wonderful it was! Highly recommend the Northwestern Benedict and the omelette. Best hash browns I've ever had. The Avery is as wonderful!

While I did not stay at the Avery Hotel, this is a fantastic place to get a drink. The hotel lobby bar is beautiful! You'll feel very classy sitting at their stunning wooden bar that's over 100 years old, which was brought in from New York. The ambience is moody but with enough lighting to see and converse. Jamie is the man you have to go to for drinks!! He took care of me and my whole group spectacularly. He made us all some delicious cocktails while entertaining us with history and laughs. Thank you Jamie!

Had dinner here with a group of 7. We started of with cocktails in the back bar. The bar in the back is underwhelming except for the original bar itself. Cocktails were good but over priced, even for downtown Boise. We were seated at our table in the restaurant and loved the modern contemporary decor. Our server was very nice and informative. Everyone agreed the pear salad was very good but the main courses were somewhat underwhelming for the price. For example the cioppino had a lovely broth and scallops but the clams were miniature and the shrimp overcooked. Not worth the $50+ cost.

Absolutely... UNREAL! From the second you walk in you can feel the charm in this historic building! We came here last minute for food and drinks. Sat at the bar and had phenomenal service from Jacob. The drinks were outstanding! For appetizers we had the artichokes & the scallop crudo. Incredible presentation- and even better flavor. I would've been satisfied with just the drinks & apps. But we ordered the rabbit & the sole (fish) which blew our minds. All of the unique flavors so perfectly paired- incredible. This is hands down the best food/drinks in Boise. SO worth the price and experience! The friendly staff, amazing service- INCREDIBLE food and drinks... is unlike anything Boise has seen. We were lucky enough to tour the hotel... what a gem. You can see how much work they have put into this place if you're from the area. They have kept the historic feel & touches- but updated it enough to have a modern feel. This place is outstanding! We will be regulars here! I can't say enough great things about the food, experience, staff, hotel, etc. We are blown away by this place & the ownership- and so so special to have this historic building revamped into something unimaginable! Way to go!!!!

Delicious!!! And the service was incredible. The torte was perfectly soft with a little crunch. Can't wait to come back

We had an dinner at Avery Hotel this evening. Food was outstanding with each course and service was very attentive. We will definitely be back soon!

The main restaurant is beautiful, service was outstanding, we made a reservation to stay at the hotel. Tyner's Alley, the English pub was also amazing and beautiful. Can't wait to eat there. The bars are made with old wood from NYC, absolutely beautiful ambience.

Party of four several drinks. Spare ribs special, steak, solo and ravioli were ordered. Steak big portions, ribs alright and they raved about them. Solo on the small side and not fixed the best. Ravioli, five ravioli total cut in half for 10 total bites. Taste ok but was underwhelming in size. I finished and questioned if I had missed ordered. Ridiculous order for the price. Really disappointing, to many better place with in a block or two including next door at star dust. Really wanted to like it after a great time in the bar, but at last it was not.

If you're looking for fine dining ing in Boise, this is the place! I used to frequent the owner's former restaurant in Brooklyn called Rye, so I already knew how talented of a chef he was. I'm happy to report that the food here is just as good as the New York standard: fresh ingredients, simple but refined cooking and tons of flavor. By far the best restaurant experience in Boise.

What a fun vibe, great drinks, and dessert. We went here for my MIL's birthday and we all ordered different meals. I had the ravioli and found it to be a bit underwhelming for the cost, everyone else's food seemed to be tasty. I truly enjoyed the drinks and the desserts at the Avery. I would go again just for those things.

We LOVE the Avery! Carefully crafted food and cocktails with wonderful service. We stopped in Tiners Alley for their happy hour and went over to the Avery for a phenomenal meal. I love how they change the menu with seasonal items. This is our third time and we will be back! Our favorite place to take friends.

Amazing! The flavors the selection the atmosphere! All of it! Go here for an experience with spectacular food. Now. Ok great. Probably see you there.

This is for the restaurant. Nice ambience, pretty good service, good food. But....for a starter we both ordered the squash soup. It was a special that night, and not printed on the menu. I was quite shocked when I got the bill and saw $48 for the two tiny cups of soup! Won't be going back there!

My husband and I were very excited to try when they opened. Made a reservation for my birthday (noted on res), late Oct. The restaurant is beautiful! We were sat at a small two top that seemed like an afterthought in the aisle between the booth tables. Since we were at the first one, people kept bumping me the whole time, I felt very 'in the way'. I red wine I ordered had gone bad and tasted like vinegar. I let the server know and she apologized. I ordered a white wine, it was also not very good and tasted a bit old and like apple juice, I didn't say anything. We spent a lot of time trying to decide on menu items, it was very limited with only a handful of appetizers and entrees to choose from. We enjoy great restaurants all over the world and always up for trying something new, but just not excited about anything offered there. It seemed very basic for the high price. $30 for roasted chicken? We decided to hold off on dinner and order an appetizer and see how it went. We ordered the crispy artichoke arugula salad. The artichokes and greens were good, however there was a bunch of whole peppercorn looking crunchy things throughout, whole corriander maybe. I don't know, whatever it was got all stuck in our teeth and made it really hard to eat. At that point we threw in the towel. We let our server know we had only come for an appetizer, didn't have the heart to tell her nothing on the menu looked good. Between being constantly bumped into and the wine and appetizer experience we were ready to go. We went into Tiner's Alley in the back, what a cool place! The bar was full, but they were very helpful at finding us a spot. We had amazing appetizers (scotch egg & benton's ham and veggie plate) & wonderful cocktails and service. Same kitchen I believe. Not sure how to review them separately. We'll try again if the menu changes someday. For dinner out we'll stick to Percy, Chandlers, Brickyard & Coa De Jima for now.

So classy! Great restaurant, bar and hotel rooms. Best thing in Boise! So excited to have this for locals and travelers

Really cute restaurant and nice bar. Cocktails are excellent, great service, and delicious food. We got the steak frites, ricotta ravioli, oysters, and peach endive salad. All delicious!

Beautifully appointed and such a friendly staff!! We had apps at the Avery Bar and dessert in Tiner's Alley, their UK style pub. Both were so fantastic! Drinks were delish. Had the Manitou and a few off menu suggestions from the bartenders. Stop in! We can't wait to come back!

Best food I've paid for. Ordered the Sea Bass special with crispy skin and corn succotash. First time having each and I couldn't have been happier.

We dined at The Avery this weekend and it was amazing! Cocktails were great, food and dessert were even better. We tried the specials, sea bass with corn succotash and my husband had beef two ways both were delicious. This was the best food we have had in a very long time. We will definitely be back.

Food was excellent- once we got it. We went to the Avery for the first time last night. Arrived for a 715 reservation. Ordered appetizers and drinks within 15 minutes. Our drinks arrived. Alas, our food did not. Of the three appetizers we ordered the tomato Caprese salad special arrived around 8.15 PM. Nothing else on the table until after 830. we followed up with our waiter. A couple of times, around 820pm he was actually surprised when we told him that we still had not had our appetizers. At that point we were so hungry we were ready to pay the check for the drinks and leave. Appetizers finally arrived around 8.35pm- they comped the appetizers which we appreciated, but our main dishes arrived around an hour and a half after we sat down. At that point you are just eating because you are so hungry and not really appreciating the food. The place is also pretty expensive- $300 for four of us, including a Main course, each a bottle of $56 wine and 4 additional drinks. We will not be going back.