The Lively

We were blown away by our experience at The Lively for our wedding dinner and reception. Missy and her team were excellent, and the flow of the entire evening was perfect. Everything felt so smooth, which allowed us to really enjoy our night. The food and drinks were so delicious, and our guests were very impressed with the entire experience. We got so many compliments on everything. We could not recommend The Lively enough as a wedding venue, it truly exceeded our expectations. We will definitely be back for dinner on our anniversary each year because the service and food are that incredible.

The food is absolutely amazing, top notch! The cocktails were very good, the steak tartare is a must try appetizer. The burger with the pancetta jam is worth going for, and the coffee and donuts dessert hit the spot at the end. I'll definitely be coming back!

We had a wonderful dinner at the Lively! Our server Sierra was incredibly kind and very attentive! Apart from the incredible service I would say food was very mediocre! The octopus dish was very overcooked, steak tar tar was average and their pasta was not great! Reuben sandwich was amazing and would fully recommend! Good experience but not sure if it’s worth coming back to!

**This review is just for the Valentine’s Day Tea** Overall: it was decent, but I don’t have a desire to go again. The Organic Smith Tea selection was really great! Lots of herbal and caffeinated tea options. I did not have a cocktail so I can’t speak to that aspect. The tartlet with smoked salmon mousse, crème fraîche, caviar, and dill was very tasty. The crostini with whipped goat cheese, kumquat preserve, and sorrel had a really great combo of flavors. The Pain D’épices hit middle of the road for me- interesting flavor profile (foie gras ganache, cocoa nibs and thyme) but didn’t blow me away. The aspects that were disappointing were the Coronation chicken salad sandwich with Madras curry- The bread was so dry and just seemed stale. It wasn’t soft and fresh like a nice little tea sandwich usually is. There was also nothing holding the chicken salad mixture to the bread. The scones and the red velvet cake all seemed like they pulled them out of a box. Or the scones out of a frozen ready-to-bake situation. The scones were not warm or flaky. They were dense and room temperature. However, to round out this feedback- Two of the three desserts that were really great, were the chocolate mousse cup, and the chocolate Heath cookie. The salt on top of the cookie was fantastic! So again, overall decent experience. There were some great aspects… but my friends and I all agreed that we would have paid maybe $30-40 for this tea than $50 plus the pre-applied tip. I do think they could level it up by making scones from scratch in-house (OR, if the scones were in fact made from scratch in-house, I would highly recommend using a different recipe or method). I will try them again for their regular menu and see what that experience is like.

Walked in on Valentine’s Day to hit the bar and start the evening on a good note. Great service, really good drinks. Can’t wait to come a k and have dinner here.

We had an absolutely fantastic experience at The Lively. Our party of five was collectively wowed from the first cocktail to the last bite. The drinks were gorgeous and delicious (dangerous in the best way), and the food was next-level. We loved stepping outside our comfort zone and trying dishes we’d never had before. The Côte de Boeuf was ordered by one brave soul at the table and came out perfectly cooked. The Spanish octopus was basically edible art: fun to look at, fun to eat, and gone far too quickly. Honestly, every plate that hit the table looked like it belonged in a gallery. We’ll be thinking about this meal for a while.

I was super excited to finally eat here. The atmosphere was nice and the service was spot on. I ordered the Denver steak, yeah not good. First bite I thought I had just took a bite of overcooked hamburger meat. I gave it to my husband, he eats everything. All the other food was pretty good. The cheesecake was perfect, not too sweet. I must have come on the wrong night. The noise level was moderate. But it did not bother me at all. People were having conversations, that’s what you do when you eat out with friends.

My husband and I had our wedding at The Lively in December, and we truly cannot speak more highly of the service, staff, and overall atmosphere. The venue itself was warm, elegant, and perfect for a winter wedding! Missy, the events coordinator, was incredible! She was organized, responsive, and genuinely invested in making our day run smoothly. She helped with everything from logistics and timeline management to setup and food and drink coordination. We and our families were able to fully enjoy the day without stress. Our guests repeatedly commented on how beautiful the space was and how seamless the event felt. We felt completely supported from planning through the end of the night. We would highly recommend The Lively to any couple looking for a stunning venue with exceptional staff.

We got a got a gift card from my niece for the Lively and we were wowed! The cocktails were wonderful and it was far and away the best burger and fries in Boise, and ohhhh the garlic lemon aioli. The service was top notch! We will be back no doubt.

The Lively is stylish, welcoming, and right in the heart of downtown. Great atmosphere, thoughtful design, and a vibe that feels both upscale and relaxed. Perfect spot to stay, grab a drink, or just soak in Boise done right. Not kidding this is my favorite steak in boise !