Best Restaurants in Eagle

Photo Credit: Doug Petersen Photography From unique Western cuisine to upscale French dining, Eagle's food scene is a delightful mix of flavors waiting to be savored. In this blog, we'll be your culinary guides, exploring the best restaurants the town of Eagle offers. Join us as we dish out recommendations and uncover the hidden gems that make dining in this charming town an experience to remember!   Crave: Crave Kitchen and Bar is a dining experience in the heart of Eagle that features hand-crafted cocktails, Asian-inspired food creations, and a rooftop patio with a stunning view of the adjacent pond and distant mountains. The menu features modern spins on Asian classics, such as whisky braised short ribs, torched salmon roll, and tuna tartare guacamole. This restaurant is open for both brunch and dinner, and the rooftop is open on Thursdays through Saturdays. Service is excellent and this restaurant has a unique and laid-back atmosphere for a next-level dining experience!     Bardenay: As the nation's first restaurant AND distillery, Bardenay sets itself apart. Different spirits are distilled and served at their three locations in the Boise area. These handcrafted drinks pair magically with the authentic, Northwestern cuisine served. The menu features classic items with a twist, such as a charbroiled trout filet, cider-brined pork chop, and a bacon-wrapped filet. Bardenay in Eagle is located alongside the Boise River, with deck seating to take in the peacefulness of nature while enjoying your meal. This must-visit restaurant has been around for over 20 years and is the perfect place to enjoy locally sourced drinks and food with a great atmosphere.    Bacquets: Led by French head chef Franck Bacquet, this restaurant offers an authentic and unique taste of France and a huge wine selection. Bacquet grew up in France and has spent over a decade perfecting his culinary skills in the restaurant industry. Nestled in the heart of Eagle, this restaurant transports you to the streets of Paris and offers a relaxed, European style of service, where the joy of sharing a meal is savored. Bacquets offers a menu that rotates every five to six weeks, with a unique mix of classic French dishes, and exciting new takes on European classics. The perfect place to get your fix for French classics such as seafood pasta and prime rib French dip, this restaurant is a must-try. Bon appetit!    Rembrandts: Located in downtown Eagle in the iconic church building, Rembrandts offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a bar area. Once Rembrandts Coffeehouse, this iconic Eagle establishment underwent extensive remodeling and reopened to offer a new dinner and wine menu. The new Rembrandts offers “elegant comfort food” including Elk Wagu burgers, Ahi Tartare, and Chicken and Waffles. This restaurant offers outdoor seating for the warmer months and is the perfect place to get together and enjoy a meal before shopping around downtown Eagle.    Coyne’s Restaurant: Located near downtown Eagle, Coyne’s provides unique chef-inspired cuisine and an atmosphere that inspires connection. One special menu item is the Coyne’s reserved, a grass-fed and corn-finished steak that is aged for a minimum of 28 days. Coyne’s also offers a variety of seafood options, such as miso salmon and lobster cream pappardelle. The wide selection of entrees offers something for everyone, and the food is created with a focus on fresh and local ingredients. Try out this outstanding local restaurant in Eagle for a warm atmosphere and distinctive cuisine.     Roghani’s Restaurant: Located near Eagle Island State Park, this restaurant offers international cuisine inspired by the regions of France, Italy, and Greece. Family-owned and operated, this restaurant prides itself on offering a “global quilt of flavors”. Set in an elegant building with marble floors and ceilings, this restaurant makes you feel like you stepped into a new part of the world. The menu changes with the season, and partnerships with local farmers ensure produce is fresh and high quality. The owners of this restaurant, married couple Susan and Foad, are entertainers at heart and aim to make every guest leave feeling the joy and satisfaction that is put into every meal.

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Top Things to Do with Kids in the Winter in Boise

Photo Cerdit: Unsplash Winter break often leaves kids feeling a little stir-crazy as weather prohibits a lot of outdoor activities. To combat this cabin fever and escape the house this winter, here are our favorite activities for the whole family to get out that pent up energy!     Boise: The Discovery Center: The Discovery Center is the perfect place to get your kids engaged and excited about learning! It is full of hands-on science activities that help kids understand complex concepts while having fun. Exhibits are constantly changing and always built to nurture curiosity in children. Fly High Trampoline Park: With wall trampolines, foam pits, basketball, air bags, dodgeball, and other fun activities,  Fly High Trampoline Park is the perfect place to tire out the kiddos. Check out the website for tickets and daily deals! Winter Garden Aglow at Idaho Botanical Garden: The Idaho Botanical Garden has been transformed into a Gingerbread Wonderland this year, with every corner adorned with delightful and whimsical displays. The Winter Garden is open from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. with tickets ranging from $14 for members and children and $18 for nonmembers. Kids under 4 years of age get in free! Ice Skating at the Grove: Glide on Grove is a new skating rink in downtown Boise that offers ice skating completely for free (including skates, helmets, and skate aids). The rink surrounds the City of Boise’s holiday tree and is open now! Tubing at Bogus Basin: Bogus Basin features a exhilarating tubing hill for those who don’t want to strap on skis. The tubing hill features an 800-foot run with a conveyor belt to take you back to the top. Buy tickets here.   Eagle: Gateway Parks at Eagle Island State Park: Gateway Parks at Eagle Island State Park opens a tubing and ski or snowboard hill every year starting at the end of November and staying open until March. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance on weekdays and an hour in advance on weekends or holidays. This hill offers a fun and safe outdoor experience for everyone and you can book a reservation here. Drive through Christmas Light Displays: In Eagle, Boise, and other surrounding cities you can drive through Christmas light shows this holiday season. Check out this website for information and maps on where to go near you! Ice Skating in the Village: The Village in Meridian has an ice rink this year, open now through January 15th. Reservations are required and the cost is $7 for adults and $5 for children. Book tickets here.      Meridian: The Children’s Museum: The Children’s Museum provides a dynamic, hands-on learning experience for children of all ages. Exhibits are ever changing and tickets are $10 per person 2 years and older. Learn more and buy tickets here. JumpTime: Another trampoline park to get the wiggles out is JumpTime! This trampoline park features a ninja warrior course, arcade, lazer maze, extreme volleyball, and even a synthetic ice skating rink! Find tickets here.  Idaho Reptile Zoo: The Idaho Reptile Zoo is a non-profit organization dedicated to education through interaction. With more than 300 animals, this zoo is sure to keep kids entertained and excited. You can schedule a party at the zoo facility, or attend one of the many outreach events help by the zoo! Learn more here.   Nampa: Warhawk Museum: The Warhawk Museum contains aircraft from different wars, including World War 1 and 2, the Iraq War, and the Korean War among others. This activity is perfect for kids with plenty of vintage planes to ooo and ahh over, and for adults to learn more about our local and national history.  

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6 Events in Boise & Beyond December 1st - 3rd

Photo Credit: Anton Belitskiy via Pexels 6 Events in Boise & Beyond   1. Boise Christmas Show Where: Expo Idaho When: Friday - Sunday Time: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM EVENT DETAILS HERE   2. Downtown Boise Holiday Parade Where: Downtown Boise When: Saturday, December 2 Time: 10:00 AM- 1:00 PM EVENT DETAILS HERE   3. Vintage Market Days Where: Ford Idaho Sports Center When: Friday, December 1 Time: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM EVENT DETAILS HERE   4. Gingerbread House Party Where: Split Rail Winery When: Sunday, December 3 Time: 12:00 PM- 3:00 PM EVENT DETAILS HERE   5. Merry Grinchmas Where: Scentsy Commons When: Friday & Saturday Time: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM EVENT DETAILS HERE   6. December Morning Brew School Where: Dawson Taylor Coffee Roasters When: Saturday, December 2 Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EVENT DETAILS HERE    

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