Angell's Bar & Grill   

Angell's sets the standard for Downtown Boise restaurants. For over 25 years it has been an institution that demonstrates the personality and standard that demonstrates what the independent hospitality business owners can offer vs. chain-same restaurants. Angell's has always aimed high in creating "an experience" rather than a meal. For lunch, dinner, catering and a "fierce fun" bar, try Angell's Bar and Grill. It is casually-elegant and an experience that begs return visits.

They used to have the best steak in town- it was a shitake mushroom steak and it was great. They discontinued serving it so we have only been back once yet. When they were serving that steak, I would have rated the place excellent. Now I would only rate it as good. The ambiance is only "good" and the food is "good".

Sorry, I can't imagine why this place gets great reviews. I finally tried it. Ambience was the WORST EVER. There was a direct, naked light bulb shining down on our table, as seen in police interrogations. I felt like sweating and demanding my lawyer. Then the iceberg-lettuce salad came, complete with cellophane-wrapped Saltines -- CLASSY!!!! The service was performed by your woefully-commonplace pimply sixteen-year-olds who don't know how to use a waiter's corkscrew. Yikes! Who hires these kids? The beef was only average, and not particularly warm. Precooked and been sitting there awhile? Seemed like it. Mashed potatoes -- well, I've made better spuds out of a box. Very, very sad. Hardly even on par with Black Angus (I prefer BA, actually) and very, very far from a "nice" or "great" restaurant. Stay far away unless you're hungry for mediocrity.

Angell's is one of Downtown's class acts! Quiet nooks, soft lights, wondrous wine list, and a menu that offers select regional seafood, steak and pasta dishes. It is a place to go for that perfect date escape. I love the patio too! Very open with a nice water feature. The staff is always courteous and friendly. I can't say enough good about this place! You must try the Trout, it is amazing!