Fine Dining Restaurant in Downtown Boise, Idaho
Fireside Seating
Boise’s most scenic dining.
Craft Cocktails
Award-winning drinks.
Seasonal Cuisine
Locally-sourced flavors.
Date Night & Events
Perfect for special moments.
Always the right choice for a truly exceptional dining experience.
Spring and summer by the river, fall and winter by the fire — any time is the perfect time to visit Cottonwood Grille. For over 25 years, we’ve been the Treasure Valley’s go-to spot for elevated favorites in a casual-yet-refined atmosphere.
With one of the most beautiful restaurant locations in Boise (not to mention plenty of parking), we’re the natural choice for weekend brunches, date-night dinners, happy-hour get-togethers, leisurely lunches, and memorable private events.
Guest Favorites at Cottonwood Grille
Located along the Boise River, Cottonwood Grille is a locally loved Boise restaurant offering seasonal Northwest cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, and a warm, inviting atmosphere just minutes from downtown.
Lamb Shank
Slow-cooked to perfection and fall-off-the-bone tender, this hearty classic delivers rich, unforgettable flavor in every bite.
Nor’wester Spirit
Warm up with this seasonal favorite that captures winter in a glass. Crafted to comfort and delight on the coldest evenings.
Seafood Quiche
A Sunday brunch tradition featuring fresh seafood and a perfectly flaky crust. This is the kind of dish that makes lazy mornings even better.
Tenderloin Medallions
A timeless favorite that melts in your mouth. Tender and beautifully prepared, this entree turns any evening into something special.
Menus For Every Visit
Pop in for a drink. Settle down for a multi-course dinner. Clink champagne glasses during brunch on our riverside patio. Whenever you visit, you’ll enjoy the same gorgeous setting and elegant dining that have made us a Treasure Valley favorite for more than 25 years.
Patio Perfect
Our riverside patio is available during warm months. Enjoy it once and you’ll look forward to it all year.
Classically Crafted Cocktails
Our award-winning cocktails mix old-fashioned charm with fresh twists.
Stress-Free Events Start Here
You supply the vision. We’ll be ready with the details. Let our dedicated planner make your next event a snap.
Planning a night out?
Spring and summer by the river, fall and winter by the fire, any time is the perfect time to visit Cottonwood Grille, a locally loved Boise restaurant offering seasonal Northwest cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, and a warm, inviting atmosphere just minutes from downtown.
Parking Is Always Free and Easy
Our large corner lot, conveniently located near downtown Boise and the Boise River Greenbelt, means less circling the block and more time enjoying your restaurant experience.
Always good. Always Cottonwood.
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