The Lift Bar + Grill — Boise’s Neighborhood Bar and Grill

A Boise Bar and Grill That Feels Like Your Neighborhood Spot

The Lift Bar + Grill sits at 4091 W State St in Boise, a short drive from downtown and an easy stop whether you are coming from the North End, Garden City or the Boise Bench. For years we have been the kind of place where regulars get greeted by name, first-timers leave as regulars, and nobody minds if you stay for one more round. We are a full bar and a full kitchen under one roof, with a shaded patio out back that many guests call the best in town.

Some people come for a burger and a beer after work. Some come for weekend brunch and a Bloody Mary. Others come every Tuesday for tacos, every Wednesday for wings, and every Thursday for trivia. However you use The Lift, the idea is the same: good food made in our own kitchen, cold drinks poured by people who like their jobs, and a relaxed room where you can actually hear your friends talk.

What We Serve: Burgers, Sandwiches, Shareables and More

Our main menu is classic bar and grill food done properly. The burgers are the heart of it: The Lift Burger with horseradish aioli, the Roasted Garlic and Onion burger with bacon and caramelized onions, a Spicy Guac burger with chipotle mayo and fresh jalapeños, a Western with bacon and BBQ sauce, a Hawaiian with homemade pineapple salsa, and a black bean Veggie Burger for anyone skipping meat. Every burger and sandwich comes with fries or tots, and you can upgrade to garlic parmesan fries, onion rings, soup or salad.

If you are sharing, start with the hot spinach and artichoke dip, homemade queso, Idaho Tatchos (crispy tater tots loaded with cheese sauce), pork street tacos or a basket of wings tossed in Buffalo, BBQ, sweet and spicy, teriyaki or a Parmesan garlic dry rub. Sandwich fans have plenty to choose from too, including the Lift Club, a Reuben on marbled rye, a Nashville Hot Chick, a French Dip, a Cuban and a Turkey and Brie on ciabatta. Lighter appetites can pick a Cobb, Caesar or Chicken Taco Salad, or a bowl of the soup we make from scratch every day.

Weekend Brunch in Boise

On Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 1pm the kitchen switches to our brunch menu. Expect big, filling plates: chicken fried steak smothered in sausage gravy, biscuits and gravy, a Meat Lovers Skillet, a Traditional Benny and our own Lifted Benny topped with homemade spinach artichoke dip. There are pancakes, French toast, huevos rancheros, avocado toast and a build-your-own omelette. Pair it with a $4 mimosa or Bloody Mary and you have the easiest weekend plan in Boise. The main menu picks back up after 1pm.

Daily Specials and Happy Hour

Every day of the week has something worth coming in for. Our daily specials currently look like this:

• Munchie Monday: a $5 appetizer basket (the item changes) and a $2 Montucky with any burger.
• Taco Tuesday: $1.50 tacos and $1.50 Tecates.
• Wing Wednesday: $1.50 wings with no limit.
• Thirsty Thursday: $4 off every beer pitcher.
• Fish Friday: fish and chips for $13, great with a cup or bowl of our in-house chowder.
• Saturday and Sunday: brunch from 10am to 1pm with $4 mimosas and Bloody Marys.

Happy hour runs Monday through Friday from 3pm to 6pm with $2 off drafts, $1 off wells and $1 off wine. Specials can change with the season, so give us a call at (208) 342-3250 if you are planning a visit around one.

Game Day, Trivia and Music Bingo

The Lift is one of the easiest places in Boise to watch a game. Big TVs are spread around the bar and dining room, the kitchen stays busy through kickoff, and Broncos Saturdays have a crowd that actually cheers. Check our football specials during the season. Twice a week we also host free games: Music Bingo on Wednesdays at 7pm and Game Night Live Trivia on Thursdays at 7pm. Grab a team, order some shareables and see the full schedule on our events page.

The Patio: Our Backyard in the Middle of Boise

Out back, our patio is covered in flowering vines and grapevines that turn it into a shady, green room all summer long. It is the spot for a slow afternoon, a birthday get-together or a cold drink after a hot day. Dogs are welcome on the patio, and they even get their own pup menu with hamburger patties, bacon strips and a pup cup with a biscuit. When the weather turns warm, look for seasonal drinks and patio specials.

Drinks: Beer on Tap, Wine and Cocktails

We run a full bar with plenty of beers on tap, domestic and import bottles, well drinks, signature cocktails and shots, and a wine list that is bigger than you would expect from a neighborhood bar. Look through our wine, beer and cocktail list for whites like La Crema Chardonnay and Monkey Bay Sauvignon Blanc, reds like Sawtooth Red Blend from Idaho and 19 Crimes Cabernet, and the Lift favorite, New Age White served over ice with lime.

Takeout and Curbside Pickup

Staying in? Most of the menu is available to go. Call your order in at (208) 342-3250 and we will have it ready for pickup. Bottled beer and wine are available to go as well, so dinner and drinks can come home together.

Plan Your Visit

We are open seven days a week, starting at 11am on weekdays and 10am on weekends. You will find us at 4091 W State St, Boise, ID 83703, with parking on site. Families and groups are welcome; for groups of eight or more a 20% gratuity may be added. For directions, current hours and questions, visit our contact page, or read more about The Lift and what makes it a Boise favorite. New here? Start with our first-timer's guide.