Cottonwood Grille

What Cottonwood Grille does

Cottonwood Grille is a privately held, locally owned fine dining restaurant located at 913 W River St along the Boise River in downtown Boise, Idaho. Founded in 1999 and operated continuously for over 25 years, it serves Treasure Valley residents and visitors with seasonal Northwest cuisine built around locally-sourced ingredients, including beef from Double R Ranch and regional items such as morels and huckleberries. The menu spans lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch, and a full bar program featuring an extensive wine list of over 200 bottles, eight Idaho craft beers on tap, and award-winning craft cocktails, complemented by daily happy hour service.

Revenue is generated across four streams: daily dine-in restaurant service (lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch), bar and beverage sales, private events and catering hosted in two dedicated event spaces (The River Room with capacity for 80 guests and The Alcove with capacity for 28), and gift card sales in fixed denominations from $25 to $200 that never expire. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through walk-ins, online reservations, and private event inquiries handled by a dedicated event planner. The core technology footprint is minimal — a WordPress website, PayPal-based gift card fulfillment, and standard online reservation tooling — with no public API, mobile app, or proprietary technology platform.

The restaurant is led by Executive Chef Jesus Alcelay, who has held the role since 2010 and brings Basque culinary heritage from Oñati and San Sebastian, Spain. Operations run Monday–Saturday 11am–9pm and Sunday 10am–9pm, with a riverside patio available during warm months and complimentary on-site parking that the business highlights as a differentiator in downtown Boise. No revenue, headcount, funding, or expansion data is publicly disclosed.

Name

Cottonwood Grille

Legal name

Cottonwood Grille

Website

https://cottonwoodgrille.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cottonwood Grille is a privately owned fine dining restaurant in downtown Boise, Idaho, established in 1999. It serves seasonal Northwest cuisine, award-winning cocktails, and an extensive wine list along the Boise River, with private event spaces, daily happy hour, and gift cards.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Full-Service Restaurants

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224), Caterers (722320)

akta.pro primary industry

Lounge Bars & Hotel Bars (THAFAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wine Bars (CRANACAE), Craft Beer Bars & Taprooms (THAFAEAG)

Keywords

• Fine dining restaurant
• Private event catering
• Seasonal northwest cuisine
• Craft cocktails and wine
• Sunday brunch service

Headquarters

HQ city

Boise

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Dine-in Restaurant Service: Food and beverage sales from daily restaurant service including lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch service
2. Bar Sales: Sales from handcrafted cocktails, extensive wine list featuring 200+ bottles, and 8 Idaho craft beers on tap
3. Private Events and Catering: Revenue from hosting private events including weddings, corporate gatherings, and celebrations in The River Room (capacity 80) and The Alcove (capacity 28)
4. Gift Cards: Gift card sales available in denominations of $25, $50, $75, $100, $150, and $200 that never expire

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Cottonwood Grille is a fine dining restaurant in Downtown Boise that serves seasonal Northwest cuisine across lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch service periods. The core offering includes handcrafted specialty cocktails, an extensive wine list of 200+ bottles, 8 Idaho craft beers on tap, and daily happy hour service. The restaurant also hosts private events and catering in two dedicated venue spaces, with full beverage service at a riverside location along the Boise River.

Product overview

Cottonwood Grille is a fine dining restaurant offering a unified dining service across multiple meal periods. The core offering includes lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch, and bar service (specialty cocktails, happy hour, bar food, and an extensive wine list of 200+ bottles). The restaurant also provides comprehensive private event services including multiple venue spaces (The River Room accommodating up to 80 guests and The Alcove for up to 28 guests) with full catering capabilities spanning brunch, lunch, buffet, dinner, appetizers, and desserts. Additional services include gift cards and table reservations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lunch Menu Seasonal lunch offerings featuring locally-sourced ingredients including beef from Double R Ranch, Idaho craft beers and wines, and seasonally available Gem State delicacies such as morels and huckleberries, served to dine-in guests.
• Dinner Menu Multi-course dinner service featuring classic European and American favorites including tender lamb shank, fresh seafood, and house-made desserts, served to dine-in guests.
• Sunday Brunch Weekend brunch service featuring classic breakfast favorites and inspired dishes with fresh, seasonal ingredients, served Sundays from 10am-3pm to dine-in guests.
• Specialty Cocktails Award-winning craft cocktails mixing old-fashioned charm with fresh twists, featuring seasonal ingredients, served to dine-in guests at the bar or restaurant.
• Happy Hour Daily happy hour from 3-6pm (Sun-Fri) and all day Saturday (11am-6pm) featuring seasonal cocktails, curated wine selection, local beers, and special bar menu items at discounted prices.
• Wine List Extensive wine program featuring over 200 bottles, ranging from approachable favorites to special occasion selections, available to dine-in guests.
• Bar Food Menu Bar menu items designed for casual dining alongside craft cocktails and 8 Idaho craft beers on tap, available during bar service hours.
• Dessert Menu House-made desserts complementing the seasonal Northwest cuisine offerings, available to dine-in guests.
• Private Events and Catering Full-service private event hosting for weddings, corporate gatherings, birthday celebrations, graduation parties, and team-building events, with menu options including brunch, lunch, buffet, dinner, appetizers, and desserts, plus a dedicated event planner (Christi).
• The River Room (Private Event Venue) Private event space accommodating up to 80 guests, suitable for larger meetings, intimate weddings, milestone birthdays, and anniversaries. Includes projection screen, microphone, AV cart (for a fee), iPod dock, speakers, Muzak, and free on-site parking.
• The Alcove (Private Event Venue) Private event space accommodating up to 28 guests, ideal for team-building gatherings, micro weddings, and graduation parties. Includes projection screen (for a fee) and free on-site parking.
• Gift Cards Restaurant gift cards available in denominations of $25, $50, $75, $100, $150, and $200. Each card carries a small $2 premium over face value. Cards never expire and are shipped via mail within 3-7 business days.
• Table Reservations Table reservation service allowing guests to book tables online through the restaurant website or by phone at (208) 333-9800; parties of 7 or more are asked to call directly.

Quantifiable outcome

• Guests consistently rate the restaurant as Boise's best for Sunday brunch and happy hour

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Double R RanchminorOthersLocal beef supplier featured on the menu, supporting the restaurant's commitment to locally-sourced ingredients and regional supply chain

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Bardenay Restaurant & Distillery: Boise-based independent restaurant and distillery serving Northwest cuisine and craft cocktails in an upscale casual setting. Most directly comparable Boise peer given similar fine-dining positioning, full bar program, and locally-sourced identity.
• Chandlers Steakhouse: Hotel-anchored fine dining steakhouse in downtown Boise with sushi, craft cocktails, and private dining. Comparable on full-service upscale positioning and event capability.
• Fork Restaurant: Downtown Boise farm-to-table restaurant emphasizing seasonal, locally-sourced ingredients with a craft cocktail and wine program. Comparable target customer (elevated casual diners) and menu philosophy.
• Barbacoa Steakhouse: Boise-based upscale steakhouse offering fine dining in a refined atmosphere with extensive wine and bar service. Directly comparable on fine-dining positioning, customer segment, and bar revenue mix.

Broad incumbents

• The Capital Grille: Darden-owned national fine dining steakhouse chain with extensive wine lists and private dining. Comparable on upscale dining experience, wine program scale, and private event revenue mix.
• Eddie V's Prime Seafood: Darden-operated upscale seafood and steak concept with craft cocktails, extensive wine, and lounge atmosphere. Comparable on fine dining experience, bar/lounge positioning, and event hosting capabilities.
• Ruth's Chris Steak House: National upscale steakhouse chain operating hundreds of locations with fine dining, private dining, and bar programs. Comparable on full-service upscale positioning, private event capability, and beverage-led revenue mix, though at significantly larger scale.
• The Melting Pot: National fondue-focused upscale casual chain offering private event dining with beverage programs. Comparable on event hosting vertical and experiential dining positioning, though different cuisine concept.

Regional players

• The Modern Hotel and Bar: Boutique hotel and restaurant in Boise with a contemporary bar program and seasonal menu. Comparable on craft cocktail emphasis and locally-owned independent positioning, though smaller scale.
• Wylder Hot Springs: Idaho hospitality concept pairing dining with destination experience and locally-sourced food. Comparable on seasonal Northwest cuisine positioning and locally-owned character.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cottonwood-grille

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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