Restaurant openings in spring/summer 2025 in Boise area

These articles collectively highlight a diverse wave of restaurant openings in the Boise area in 2025. Each new establishment brings different flavors and dining styles to the region, although some openings can be delayed for various reasons, so it's always good to check.

Happy Teriyaki has become a familiar brand in the Boise area.

NO. 1: THIS NEW RESTAURANT IS ‘COMING SOON’ IN GARDEN CITY — WHERE A BARBECUE CHAIN CLOSED

Fans of fast-casual Asian food have reason to be “happy.” | Published April 1, 2025 | Read Full Story by Michael Deeds

Zullee offers a blend of elegance and modern appeal at its Village at Meridian location.

NO. 2: HEADQUARTERS MOVED TO BOISE, CHAIN TO OPEN 2ND ‘INCREDIBLE’ IDAHO RESTAURANT

“Absolute deliciousness,” a Google reviewer gushed. “... A gem!” | Published April 28, 2025 | Read Full Story by Michael Deeds

Bao Boi offers a stylish interior at its Garden City restaurant at The Boardwalk apartments.

NO. 3: THIS RESTAURANT’S FOOD IS ‘UNREAL’ GOOD. IT’S COMING TO BOISE — WITH A BAR

“I am blown away by the food here. It is unreal how good it is.” | Published May 5, 2025 | Read Full Story by Michael Deeds

In addition to plates of pancakes and sides of Million Dollar Bacon (hardwood smoked bacon glazed with brown sugar, black pepper, cayenne and a maple syrup drizzle), diners can expect drinks such as the Kale Tonic, foreground (kale, Fuji apple, English cucumber and lemon) and colorful Morning Meditation (orange, lemon, turmeric, organic ginger, agave nectar and beet).

NO. 4: MERIDIAN’S ‘NEW FAVORITE BRUNCH SPOT’ OPENS — IN TIME FOR MOTHER’S DAY

The Florida-based chain, now in 31 states, offers “elevated executions of classic favorites.” | Published May 5, 2025 | Read Full Story by Michael Deeds

Longboards, which has two Nevada locations, made its Idaho debut in Nampa in 2024. By Marci R.

NO. 5: EATING AT THIS RESTAURANT CAN BE ‘KINDA A SPLURGE.’ READY, MERIDIAN? IT’S COMING

Construction is slated to wrap up next year. | Published June 4, 2025 | Read Full Story by Michael Deeds

Candela Viva serves Colombian food from a food trailer parked in Meridian.

NO. 6: THIS MERIDIAN FOOD TRAILER IS A ‘GEM.’ NOW A BOISE BRICK-AND-MORTAR IS COMING

“I only wish I had found this place sooner,” a Google reviewer wrote. | Published May 12, 2025 | Read Full Story by Michael Deeds

Kneaders Turkey Bacon Avocado Sandwich isn’t just good. It’s big. By Kneaders Bakery & Cafe

NO. 7: FINALLY, MERIDIAN! MUCH-ANTICIPATED RESTAURANT TO OPEN WITH ‘FULL EXPERIENCE’

“I would drive to Twin Falls and back,” a commenter wrote on the chain’s Facebook page, “but the gas would be a killer.” | Published May 16, 2025 | Read Full Story by Michael Deeds

La Catracha serves Central American food at the corner of Glenwood and State streets. By Michael Deeds

NO. 8: YOU CAN GET A TACO, BUT WHY? THIS NEW FAMILY-RUN BOISE RESTAURANT IS MUCH MORE

Opened days ago, it took over a space long known for pizza concepts. | Published May 22, 2025 | Read Full Story by Michael Deeds

The Sportsman Bar & Grill, left, will include at least 500 feet of outdoor patio space in the area adjacent to Metztli Sports Bar & Taqueria, co-owner Will Berry said. By Michael Deeds

NO. 9: THIS MERIDIAN SPORTS BAR IS OPENING RIGHT NEXT TO ANOTHER SPORTS BAR. HOME RUN?

“I just think that high water floats all boats,” the co-owner said of the restaurant, which will reflect “everything that Idahoans love.” | Published June 5, 2025 | Read Full Story by Michael Deeds

The first Wienerschnitzel in Idaho for decades opened last year at 3136 W. Quintale Drive in Meridian. Now it’s launching a second location in Nampa.

NO. 10: AFTER ‘MASSIVE’ MERIDIAN DEBUT, CALIFORNIA CHAIN OPENS BOISE-AREA RESTAURANT

“There was a massive wait at the drive-thru line,” one Google reviewer wrote. | Published June 17, 2025 | Read Full Story by Michael Deeds

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.