
Nestled by the Boise River, the Cottonwood Grille offers seasonal Northwest fare, farm-fresh wild game, Double R Ranch northwest beef and fresh seafood. Our restaurant is ideal for any occasion, whether you want a romantic evening by a crackling fire in a rustic, wood-accented dining room or casual lunch by the river on a relaxed, expansive outdoor patio.
We're open seven days a week for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. We are also home to one of Boise's most popular happy hours, which happens daily from 3 to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Along with more than 200 different wines, we offer private dining rooms that can accommodate up to 80 people and are perfect for receptions, business meetings or family celebrations.
We're open seven days a week for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. We are also home to one of Boise's most popular happy hours, which happens daily from 3 to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Along with more than 200 different wines, we offer private dining rooms that can accommodate up to 80 people and are perfect for receptions, business meetings or family celebrations.
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Meet the Chef
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Chef Jesus Alcelay knows food. He started cooking traditional Basque dishes when he was nine years old, learning alongside his mother Felisa in Onati, Spain. He officially began his culinary career as a sous chef in San Sebastian, Spain when he was 18. Eventually he married an American and followed her to Boise, where he opened his first Basque restaurant.
Bar & Wine
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The full-service bar at the Cottonwood Grille offers something for everyone, featuring new, handcrafted specialty cocktails, Northwest and Idaho microbrews, and a wine list with more than 180 carefully selected vintages from around the world, including more than a dozen available by the glass.
The Cottonwood Grille's bar is also home to one of Boise's most popular Happy Hours, daily from 3-6 p.m and Saturday from 11-6, with $4 wells, $4 house wines and half-priced select appetizers.In warmer months, you can also enjoy these savings on our beautiful patio overlooking the Boise River and Greenbelt.
The Cottonwood Grille's bar is also home to one of Boise's most popular Happy Hours, daily from 3-6 p.m and Saturday from 11-6, with $4 wells, $4 house wines and half-priced select appetizers.In warmer months, you can also enjoy these savings on our beautiful patio overlooking the Boise River and Greenbelt.
Banquets
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Looking for an ideal place to host your next reception, business meeting or family celebration? The River Room is a dedicated banquet and event space at the Cottonwood Grille, perfect for meetings, events, private parties and special occasions, accommodating up to 80 guests. Finally, The Alcove, a more intimate private dining room, offers space for up to 28.
Gift Cards
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A gift card from the Cottonwood Grille is a great way to celebrate any occasion and the recipient will be treated to a special experience when they visit us. Cottonwood Grille gift cards are sent via first-class mail and usually arrive within 3-7 business days. They never expire and any unused balance can be reserved for a second dining experience.
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