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The Lively, Boise, ID

The Lively

4.5
4.5
579 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 7 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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Edward Higgins
  • Neighbourhood
    Boise
  • Cross Street
    5th and Bannock
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • A Lively March Afternoon Tea!

    US$50.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Mar 8, 2025 only
    Enjoy a relaxing Saturday afternoon with our Lively Afternoon Tea on March 8th! 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 March Afternoon Tea! photo

What 579 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • 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.

579 Reviews
  1. Ashlyn

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. Satvinder

    Singapore

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  3. Dave

    VIP

    Boise

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    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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  4. Cristina

    Boise

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    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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  5. Jade

    Boise

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    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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  6. J.R.

    Boise

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    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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  7. Michael

    Boise

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    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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  8. Ron

    Boise

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2025

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

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  9. crystal

    Boise

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 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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  10. Brett

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 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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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 579 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 p.m.
Booked 7 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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