Idaho and potatoes go together like peanut butter and jelly, but some restaurants in the Gem State take this relationship to wild new heights! I’ve spent years exploring Idaho’s food scene, and let me tell you, these creative chefs are doing things with spuds that’ll make your taste buds do a double-take. From desserts that look like potatoes to potatoes that taste like dessert, here are six restaurants serving up potato creations that’ll blow your mind.
1. The Brickyard’s Surprisingly Delicious Peanut Butter Mashed Potatoes
At The Brickyard in downtown Boise, there’s a side dish called Loaded Potatoes that plays up the potato in satisfying ways. Instead of experimental mash with peanut butter, this option comes with roasted potatoes topped with bacon, parmesan, chives, and a drizzle of truffle cream.
It hits a balance: indulgent and rich, but not over the top. These potatoes are meant to complement steak or seafood entrees – and they do so deliciously. The crisp edges of the potatoes and smoky bacon contrast nicely with the creamy parmesan and fresh chive notes.
It’s a favorite “potatoes done right” side among locals who want comfort without weirdness. If you’re hoping for something more daring than fries, this dish delivers.
2. Pie Hole’s Carb-Loading Potato Bacon Pizza
Pie Hole in Boise features a menu item called Potato Bacon Pizza. It doesn’t use mashed potatoes as the base; rather, it includes thin slices of roasted potato layered over the regular crust, along with bacon bits, cheese, and sometimes Alfredo or tomato sauce depending on the version…