Restaurant
Unclaimed profileBarbacoa Grill
Boise, ID · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Barbacoa Grill pairs a steakhouse-style menu with a wine list that spans sparkling, white, rosé, and red categories, from $9 by-the-glass pours to a $550 bottle of Armand de Brignac. Beer drinkers get domestic and imported drafts and bottles, including local Idaho options like Sockeye Dagger Falls IPA.
- What should I order?
- Start with a glass of Veuve Clicquot Brut ($23) for a reliable sparkler, or commit to a bottle of Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon ($175) to match the grill's hearty fare. For beer, the Sockeye Dagger Falls IPA ($5 bottle / $8 draft) shows local Idaho brewing.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine enthusiasts seeking a broad list with international depth and premium Champagne labels will find familiar names. Beer fans wanting a straightforward domestic and import selection with a local Idaho touch are also served.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Wine by the glass starts at $9; bottles range from $70 to $550. Beer runs $4 to $8. Expect higher tabs for the premium wine selections.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The wine program’s range is the centerpiece, from an accessible $9 glass of Flama D'Or Brut to a $550 Armand de Brignac 'Ace of Spades' Brut, with notable names like Dom Perignon and Cloudy Bay in between.
Beverage categories
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Wine
An extensive wine list organizes sparkling, white, rosé, and red sections with both by-the-glass and bottle pours. International and domestic selections span from a $9 glass of Flama D'Or Brut to a $550 Armand de Brignac 'Ace of Spades' Brut.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive list with clear sections for sparkling, white, rosé, and red wines.
- — Range accommodates both casual by-the-glass drinkers and collectors seeking premium bottles.
- — Includes international and domestic selections from Champagne and New Zealand to Napa Valley.
Standout selections
- — Veuve Clicquot Brut NV at $23 by the glass offers a well-known Champagne entry point.
- — Dom Perignon Brut 2013 at $450 is a high-end option for celebrations.
- — Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 at $175 pairs with grilled meats.
Pricing: $9–$550; by-the-glass and bottle options
Beer
The beer list covers bottled and draft domestic and imported options, with local Idaho representation. Prices stay modest, from $4 domestic bottles to $8 draft imports.
Menu strengths
- — Includes both domestic and imported beers in bottled and draft formats.
- — Local Idaho options like Sockeye Dagger Falls IPA add regional character.
- — Price range is approachable, from $4 to $8.
Standout selections
- — Sockeye Dagger Falls IPA from Idaho is a local draft choice at $5 bottle / $8 draft.
- — Guinness Draught at $6 offers a classic imported stout.
Pricing: $4–$8 for bottles and drafts
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