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Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 4–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4–9 PM |
| Friday | 4–10 PM |
| Saturday | 4–10 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 505 W Bannock St, Boise, ID 83702
Phone: (208) 209-5503
Website: https://www.thelivelyboise.com/
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Reviews
Natalie Ellis
We had an absolutely fantastic experience at The Lively. Our party of five was collectively wowed from the first cocktail to the last bite. The drinks were gorgeous and delicious (dangerous in the best way), and the food was next-level. We loved stepping outside our comfort zone and trying dishes we’d never had before. The Côte de Boeuf was ordered by one brave soul at the table and came out perfectly cooked. The Spanish octopus was basically edible art: fun to look at, fun to eat, and gone far too quickly. Honestly, every plate that hit the table looked like it belonged in a gallery. We’ll be thinking about this meal for a while.
… moreKierra Singer Photos
I had the best experience photographing a wedding at The Lively! The space is stunning, thoughtfully designed, and photographs beautifully in every corner! The staff was incredibly kind, organized, and easy to work with, which made the entire wedding day flow so smoothly. It’s always such a joy working at a venue that truly cares about both their couples and vendors. I can’t recommend The Lively enough!
… moreShelby Descamps
**This review is just for the Valentine’s Day Tea**
Overall: it was decent, but I don’t have a desire to go again.
The Organic Smith Tea selection was really great! Lots of herbal and caffeinated tea options. I did not have a cocktail so I can’t speak to that aspect.
The tartlet with smoked salmon mousse, crème fraîche, caviar, and dill was very tasty. The crostini with whipped goat cheese, kumquat preserve, and sorrel had a really great combo of flavors. The Pain D’épices hit middle of the road for me- interesting flavor profile (foie gras ganache, cocoa nibs and thyme) but didn’t blow me away.
The aspects that were disappointing were the Coronation chicken salad sandwich with Madras curry- The bread was so dry and just seemed stale. It wasn’t soft and fresh like a nice little tea sandwich usually is. There was also nothing holding the chicken salad mixture to the bread.
The scones and the red velvet cake all seemed like they pulled them out of a box. Or the scones out of a frozen ready-to-bake situation. The scones were not warm or flaky. They were dense and room temperature.
However, to round out this feedback- Two of the three desserts that were really great, were the chocolate mousse cup, and the chocolate Heath cookie. The salt on top of the cookie was fantastic!
So again, overall decent experience. There were some great aspects… but my friends and I all agreed that we would have paid maybe $30-40 for this tea than $50 plus the pre-applied tip. I do think they could level it up by making scones from scratch in-house (OR, if the scones were in fact made from scratch in-house, I would highly recommend using a different recipe or method).
I will try them again for their regular menu and see what that experience is like.
… moreOverall: it was decent, but I don’t have a desire to go again.
The Organic Smith Tea selection was really great! Lots of herbal and caffeinated tea options. I did not have a cocktail so I can’t speak to that aspect.
The tartlet with smoked salmon mousse, crème fraîche, caviar, and dill was very tasty. The crostini with whipped goat cheese, kumquat preserve, and sorrel had a really great combo of flavors. The Pain D’épices hit middle of the road for me- interesting flavor profile (foie gras ganache, cocoa nibs and thyme) but didn’t blow me away.
The aspects that were disappointing were the Coronation chicken salad sandwich with Madras curry- The bread was so dry and just seemed stale. It wasn’t soft and fresh like a nice little tea sandwich usually is. There was also nothing holding the chicken salad mixture to the bread.
The scones and the red velvet cake all seemed like they pulled them out of a box. Or the scones out of a frozen ready-to-bake situation. The scones were not warm or flaky. They were dense and room temperature.
However, to round out this feedback- Two of the three desserts that were really great, were the chocolate mousse cup, and the chocolate Heath cookie. The salt on top of the cookie was fantastic!
So again, overall decent experience. There were some great aspects… but my friends and I all agreed that we would have paid maybe $30-40 for this tea than $50 plus the pre-applied tip. I do think they could level it up by making scones from scratch in-house (OR, if the scones were in fact made from scratch in-house, I would highly recommend using a different recipe or method).
I will try them again for their regular menu and see what that experience is like.
Danielle Stall
We hosted our daughter’s wedding rehearsal dinner at the Lively in late August and it was incredible! We had the entire downstairs including a full bar and the whole set-up and atmosphere was awesome. The food, drinks and service were fantastic too starting with Missy Goode who coordinated all and made the entire experience completely stress-free! She is a true professional and pleasure to work with.
… moreKent Carollo
Incredible downtown setting with an upscale dining area and lobby bar. The service was outstanding from both the bartender and the server and the drinks and food were fantastic. The whole experience felt like we were in a much larger city than Boise (in all the best ways).
… moreTaylor Benson
Unfortunately this place was such a disappointment last night.
I want to start off by saying the positives:
We were celebrating our ten year anniversary and they gave us a complimentary glass of champagne, and the table had a great view of the kitchen upstairs. It was warm and inviting. Out server Q was incredible, knowledgeable and attentive.
I came here last year with my girlfriends and had the lasagne, and it was dreamy. So I decided to order it again. It lacked béchamel so intensely this time. I had to drink water between each sip because of how dry it was. They did comp this, which was nice. But I was so looking forward to having that melt in your mouth bite again.
My husband ordered the $160 cut of beef of the day. A bone in ribeye, medium rare.
It lacked salt, had absolutely no crust (which is insane considering the kitchen set up we were staring at. And was cut awfully. It seemed like a really prime piece of meat, just cooked so awful we couldn’t stomach it. A lot of well done pieces, almost like the steak was not paid attention to during the cooking process. The bread was also pretty burnt and rock hard, not like a traditional milk bread should be.
The ice cream at the end was phenomenal.
I’d say overall, if you’re going to go here – don’t go on a Friday night when they’re busy. They seemed overwhelmed and it doesn’t operate as smoothly. I’d say try it out for an earlier week night dinner and your food will most likely have more flavor and be constructed with less rush.
… moreI want to start off by saying the positives:
We were celebrating our ten year anniversary and they gave us a complimentary glass of champagne, and the table had a great view of the kitchen upstairs. It was warm and inviting. Out server Q was incredible, knowledgeable and attentive.
I came here last year with my girlfriends and had the lasagne, and it was dreamy. So I decided to order it again. It lacked béchamel so intensely this time. I had to drink water between each sip because of how dry it was. They did comp this, which was nice. But I was so looking forward to having that melt in your mouth bite again.
My husband ordered the $160 cut of beef of the day. A bone in ribeye, medium rare.
It lacked salt, had absolutely no crust (which is insane considering the kitchen set up we were staring at. And was cut awfully. It seemed like a really prime piece of meat, just cooked so awful we couldn’t stomach it. A lot of well done pieces, almost like the steak was not paid attention to during the cooking process. The bread was also pretty burnt and rock hard, not like a traditional milk bread should be.
The ice cream at the end was phenomenal.
I’d say overall, if you’re going to go here – don’t go on a Friday night when they’re busy. They seemed overwhelmed and it doesn’t operate as smoothly. I’d say try it out for an earlier week night dinner and your food will most likely have more flavor and be constructed with less rush.
Erin
Much better with new menu. Food was delicious, only reason for 4 stars was serving sizes. The soup was in such a small bowl it took only a few minutes to eat. The Denver steak came with shishito peppers and we only got 3 small ones.
… moreStasha Bradburn
We went at 5pm, let us go in early. The food was deliciously! I do wish we would have gotten larger portions. We got the steak with potatoes had a really nice flavor. Got an arugula salad with champagne dressing, I’m a ranch gal a really enjoyed the dressing. We got 2 desserts banana cake and coffee with donuts both amazing. I love that the banana wasn’t in your face it was more subtle like banana bread. The donuts were perfectly cooked. spent about 200$ for 2 people with a tip. It’s pricey but it was for our anniversary.
… moreAndria Arnold
I was super excited to finally eat here. The atmosphere was nice and the service was spot on. I ordered the Denver steak, yeah not good. First bite I thought I had just took a bite of overcooked hamburger meat. I gave it to my husband, he eats everything. All the other food was pretty good. The cheesecake was perfect, not too sweet. I must have come on the wrong night. The noise level was moderate. But it did not bother me at all. People were having conversations, that’s what you do when you eat out with friends.
… moreAnnaGrace Blomquist
My husband and I had our wedding at The Lively in December, and we truly cannot speak more highly of the service, staff, and overall atmosphere. The venue itself was warm, elegant, and perfect for a winter wedding!
Missy, the events coordinator, was incredible! She was organized, responsive, and genuinely invested in making our day run smoothly. She helped with everything from logistics and timeline management to setup and food and drink coordination. We and our families were able to fully enjoy the day without stress.
Our guests repeatedly commented on how beautiful the space was and how seamless the event felt. We felt completely supported from planning through the end of the night. We would highly recommend The Lively to any couple looking for a stunning venue with exceptional staff.
… moreMissy, the events coordinator, was incredible! She was organized, responsive, and genuinely invested in making our day run smoothly. She helped with everything from logistics and timeline management to setup and food and drink coordination. We and our families were able to fully enjoy the day without stress.
Our guests repeatedly commented on how beautiful the space was and how seamless the event felt. We felt completely supported from planning through the end of the night. We would highly recommend The Lively to any couple looking for a stunning venue with exceptional staff.