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The Lively, Boise, ID

The Lively

4.6
4.6
582 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
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.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Edward Higgins
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Experiences

  • A Lively April Afternoon Tea!

    $50.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Apr 12, 2025 only
    Enjoy a relaxing Saturday afternoon with our Lively Afternoon Tea on April 12th! This delightful monthly event includes a choice between several fine organic teas and a selection of handmade sweet and savory goodies from our culinary team. For our gluten-free guests, we have a limited amount of gluten-free tickets available; please purchase a gluten-free ticket at booking if you are gluten-free! Caviar and bottles of bubbly are available for pre-purchase and can be selected at booking as add-ons. Cocktails and champagne are available a la carte during the event. Greet the weekend with friends in style in our bright, beautiful dining room. Tickets are limited and go quickly, so book today! This event is non-refundable.
    A Lively April Afternoon Tea! Photo

What 582 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Boise

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Lively offers "great food, service, and ambience" with standout "cocktails" and "desserts." Guests appreciate the "quiet atmosphere" and "beautiful interiors." While some note occasional service and seasoning issues, most experiences are marked by "outstanding" flavors and "exceptional" dining. Ideal for celebrations, it provides a "special" and "memorable" experience.

582 Reviews
  1. camille VIP

    San Diego3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food took over an hour for dinner for our main course after the salad course and the steak ordered was too overdone. They did take care of us with complimentary drinks and took care of my meal. Thank you

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  2. Jeff

    Boise1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food, atmosphere, service, etc. It hit all the right notes with a 9-10/10 feel. Even with a slight disruption to the kitchen, they managed to handle us with grace and care. Highly recommend.

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  3. Jeffrey VIP

    Nashville46 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience and value with Brook and Bull event. Look forward to doing this type of event in the future. 😀

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  4. Ashlyn

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came to celebrate a birthday, the staff was so sweet, they all knew it was his birthday and gave great food and dessert recommendations. Great atmosphere, wonderful staff and delicious food!

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  5. Satvinder

    Singapore8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the whole experience .. defined come back 🥂🥂beautiful portions of food and cocktails made to perfection

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  6. Dave VIP

    Boise6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    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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  7. Cristina

    Boise5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    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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  8. Jade

    Boise3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    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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  9. J.R.

    Boise2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 7, 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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  10. Michael

    Boise1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 2, 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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FAQs

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

The Lively is rated 4.6 stars by 582 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.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Lively

505 W Bannock St, Boise, ID 83702-5917

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Edward Higgins
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