Jocelyn's Guidebook
Food scene
The Village at Meridian
3597 E Monarch Sky LnShopping, food and entertainment all in one spot!
Crave Kitchen & Bar
165 East Colchester DriveGreat food with a unique atmosphere
Happy Hour is 4-6pm with BOGO cocktails. Great restaurant experience and I recommend the Hot Rock Filet. You will need a reservation in advance, however, the bar seating is open if you don’t mind waiting for an opening. They will even serve you drinks as you wait in the lobby!
160 locals recommend
Barbacoa Grill
276 Bobwhite CtHappy Hour is 4-6pm with BOGO cocktails. Great restaurant experience and I recommend the Hot Rock Filet. You will need a reservation in advance, however, the bar seating is open if you don’t mind waiting for an opening. They will even serve you drinks as you wait in the lobby!
Large breakfasts and unique brunch drinks! Must get there early though for a seat.
7 locals recommend
Biscuit & Hogs
2032 E Overland RdLarge breakfasts and unique brunch drinks! Must get there early though for a seat.
Eight Thirty Common
830 N Main St
Fiesta Guadalajara
Sakana Japanese Sushi & Steak
1718 S Eagle RdSightseeing
My childhood place growing up in the Owyhees. Always a great experience for a short summer hike.
9 locals recommend
Jump Creek Falls Trail Head
My childhood place growing up in the Owyhees. Always a great experience for a short summer hike.
Boise River Greenbelt
Boise River Greenbelt
Albertsons Stadium
1400 Bronco LnOld mining town about an hour from town. Great day trip to the mountains and to see some history.
Idaho City
Old mining town about an hour from town. Great day trip to the mountains and to see some history.
Natural hot springs. I recommend going earlier before the noon rush comes. About a 90 min drive. Bring shoes to get wet and be able to climb over rocks and dirt paths.
41 locals recommend
Kirkham Hot Springs
7658 ID-21Natural hot springs. I recommend going earlier before the noon rush comes. About a 90 min drive. Bring shoes to get wet and be able to climb over rocks and dirt paths.
Happy Hours & Bars
This small bar has a great atmosphere and whiskey collection. Neighboring next to The Frontier Club, this modern bar with an old timey vibe with exposed brick walls is a must see!
The Vault
140 E Idaho AveThis small bar has a great atmosphere and whiskey collection. Neighboring next to The Frontier Club, this modern bar with an old timey vibe with exposed brick walls is a must see!
Traveler advice
What to pack
High Desert Weather
The Treasure Valley is in a high desert area, so best practice is to bring clothes for any weather occasion when it come to Spring and Fall being on the cusp of weather changes. A common saying in Idaho is, “If you don’t like the weather, wait 5 minutes.”