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If you’re looking to try Boise’s best potato dishes, check out this list of what I think are must-try potato dishes in Boise!
Call me a sucker for clichés, but here’s one that you simply cannot pass up: you’ve got to eat potatoes when in Idaho!
When we visited the Boise area, I scoured menus hoping to find some potato-focused dishes. A lot of those menus simply included fries. And don’t get me wrong, fries are certainly an excellent way to celebrate the potato (and I even include some on this list too). But, there are many other ways/forms to enjoy this humble root vegetable.
Here’s a list of what I think are must-try potato dishes in the Boise, Idaho area!
Patatas Diablo at Diablo Saloon
On the menu at Diablo Saloon in Downtown Boise, you’ll find these perfectly crispy Patatas Diablo. A take on the Spanish tapa dish patatas brava, Diablo Saloon’s potatoes come out piping hot and are perfectly salted and have a nice touch of acid from lime juice. They are definitely a worthy (and filling) snack!
Sidewinder Fries at The Orchard House
I can’t say that I’ve ever had sidewinder fries before, but I’m glad I got to try them at The Orchard House when we were doing our self-guided Sunnyslope wine tour! These fries have a unique twisted appearance, and are crispy on the outside while remaining soft on the inside. The Orchard House does a great job with their seasoning, and these fries are especially delicious with the jalapeno ketchup they have set out on the tables!
*The Orchard House is actually in Caldwell outside of Boise. Since we visited on our trip to the Boise area, I’m including it here.
Stuffed Potatoes & Sliders at Potato Boi
Potato Boi is a gem of a food truck solely dedicated to the humble tater. They’ve got all kinds of varieties of stuffed baked potatoes to choose from! Our favorite, the delicious “Oinker,” is topped with pulled pork and double bacon, smothered in BOI Cheese sauce, and finished with green onion. I gotta say, it’s definitely that cheese sauce that steals the show. It deserves to be poured over every baked potato!
I also recommend getting a couple of their sliders. I thought they were even better than the baked potatoes! Savory little ground beef patties are sandwiched between two potato “buns” and topped with mustard and pickles – two of my must-have burger toppings. The potato “buns” were nice and crispy on the outside, and creamy on the inside. Such a winning combination!
NOTE: It looks like Potato Boi is in process of selling their business. Be sure to check their social media and website to see when they might pop up!
Poutine at Bittercreek Ale House
House-made fries. Hot gravy. Cheese curds. Braised pork. Need I say more? Poutine is one of those dishes that screams savory comfort food, and makes the perfect companion to an ice cold beer. Bittercreek Ale House in Downtown Boise does this Canadian dish justice. Their rich gravy, braised pork, and gooey cheese curds smother the crispy, salty fries and you’ll have no regrets finishing every last bite of this dish.
Garlic Mashed Potatoes at Barbacoa Grill
Barbacoa Grill is the ideal spot in Boise for a special night out and diners are often drawn to the restaurant to try one of their many cuts of steak! Side choices are aplenty, but the garlic mashed potatoes at Barbacoa hold their own against the other options. It’s hard to go wrong with a good garlic mash, especially when paired with a hot rock steak!
Wish List
Here are a few additional potato dishes that I’d love to add to my list next time we’re in Boise!
- Ice Cream Potato at Westside Drive In – Ice cream shaped and made to look like an actual baked potato!
- Fries at Boise Fry Company – At Boise Fry Co., you get to choose your potato (Russet, Gold, Yam, Purple, etc.) as well as the type of cut (Regular, Homestyle, Curly, etc.). It’s the perfect way to discover your next favorite fry!
- Potato Ale at Bear Island Brewing – Beer and potatoes? Indeed! Bear Island is celebrating two great things in one glass with this unique IPA.
- Spud & Chorizo Tacos at Madre Taqueria – Chorizo and potato tacos are some of my favorite and I’d love to get my hands on those from Madre Taqueria.
Are there any other must-try potato dishes in Boise that we should add to our list? Drop a comment below and let me know!
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