Idaho isn’t just about potatoes and mountain views. Tucked away in small towns and quiet corners are restaurants that locals guard like secret recipes. While tourists flock to the obvious spots, these hidden treasures serve up flavors that tell the real story of Idaho’s food scene.
I’m pulling back the curtain on twelve places that’ll make you feel like an insider from the first bite.
Bar Gernika
This spot feels like you’ve been teleported straight to the Pyrenees without the jet lag. Bar Gernika sits in Boise’s Basque Block, a cultural pocket that most visitors speed right past.
The croquetas here are golden, crispy little flavor bombs that crunch and ooze in all the right ways. Then there’s the solomo sandwich, piled with tender pork loin that’s been marinated until it practically melts on your tongue…