This was our absolute go-to when we lived in the area, so a pit stop during my 3-day visit was non-negotiable. The highlights: Mushroom Bisque: The absolute star of the show. It tasted even better than I remembered--rich, earthy, and perfect. Cocktails: Still top-tier. Consistently some of the best drinks in town. Spicy Calamari: My old "usual." A little less tangy than I recall, but still a great start to the meal. Flat Iron French Dip: Very solid, though the Double Smash Burger looked so good I'll have to get that next time. The staff was fantastic--attentive and welcoming. It's rare for a place to live up to the nostalgia, but this spot still has great vibes. read more

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This is a review from Valentines Day. The decor and atmosphere at this place are perfect for a date or a casual drink. The service is perfect. You are checked on frequently but not so frequent to interrupt the occasion. The food is the best around. The steak was huge and we decided to split it, still resulting in steak to be taken home. The Mac and cheese was some of the best. The asparagus dish was absolutely the best thing I've had in a long time. If I could beg for a permanent menu addition I would! Their cheesecakes are always on point, the GM makes them and deserves a raise based off the cheesecakes alone. read more

Again - awesome EVERYTHING! Food, Service, Ambiance, Drinks - Never disappointed at Craft Lounge. Thank you Eden (and Nick) for contributing to a great birthday celebration! read more

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Food was very good: service was awesome. My friend and I enjoyed our time there. My friend had the ham and havarti cheese sandwich and I had the finger steaks. Mine was better. lol. read more

I absolutely love this place! Happy hour is Tuesday through Saturday 3-6. It is a little bit loud, but the bartenders are great and there are lots of them so you never wait long for a drink! They are a bit on the higher side for pricing but you get what you pay for. Food is always really good. This time we got a Rachel sandwich on gluten free bread with no cheese (it came out perfect the first try!) and the husband got the cowboy flat bread. My sandwich side was mushroom bisque and my dumb dumb self didn't realize there was dairy in it, so I'll hate life tomorrow but omg it was so good!!! read more

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Updating my review to point out the excellent downstairs feature. Last night was the first opportunity for us to try out the newer basement seating area. Love the decor and music genre presented downstairs. The food menu here had some seasonal choices , and I must honestly say the Pumpkin Pasta choice was an interesting but pleasing option. Craft Caldwell keeps us coming back for more! read more

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I feel like they might still be working out quirks in the kitchen because the food seems hit or miss. A chicken sandwich sometimes doesn't seem to have much chicken, but more bread. The cocktails are fun and always delicious! I go for cocktails and french fries mostly just cause I haven't been pleased with the meals overall - pricey but not fulfilling. I think it's a cute place in Caldwell with nice interior finishings that appear higher end. It's a nice ambiance for sure. I love that they partnered with Koenig last year for summer events and hosted the cocktail bar in Koenig silo. I make sure to go support when they are out there! read more

New to Idaho - Tuesday at 5 pm I stopped in for their HH bc I seen very high views on yelp. I was greeted immediately with smiles as i made my way to the bar. The waitress, everyone working in there were very nice. I ordered a salty dog and I gagged on every swallow so left half of it for the sink. This may be the loudest restaurant I've ever sat in; horrible acoustics. Didnt order food. read more

The food was amazing, especially the soup. Had the Columbia river salmon, and it was done. Excellent can't say enough about it.

I was pleasantly surprised at how wonderful this location was. It was the classiest place I've been to in Caldwell. Excellent service and food. I wasn't extremely hungry, but I ordered the Sicilian Nachos to share and a cup of Mushroom Bisque. I will be back for sure to try more things on the menu. I had two glasses of Merlot. They also have my favorite, which is Tempranillo, but it only came in a bottle. I didn't go downstairs to see the speakeasy, but my friend said it was cool. As we were leaving, I noticed a private room for little get-togethers or meetings. I fell in love with this place and can't wait to visit again soon! I hear they have a spectacular happy hour. read more

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Food excellent! Ambiance excellent! Service - Leslie was GOLD!!! She was attentive, intuitive and a had a fun personality with a quick wit. We will be back. read more

I'm from California and visiting local family for a few days. It was a pleasant surprise coming to Craft Lounge. We had Julia as our server and she was so friendly and welcoming. The food was great and I really enjoyed the Japanese Marinated Chicken. Would totally order it again. What I really enjoyed was the overall atmosphere and decor of the restaurant. Such a nice setting whether you have a big or a small party. Would love to come back when I'm in town. read more

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We rented Craft Lounge Caldwell's private room and everything was absolutely PERFECT!!! The room was stunning and exactly the right size for what we needed, our server Jess was wonderful and did an excellent job, and their food and drinks were amazing!!! Thank you so very much for everything!! I can't say enough good things about our experience!!! We truly appreciate it!!! read more

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We love this place. Food is delicious. Service is excellent, staff are awesome. Nick went above and beyond last night! (Sometimes you just need a hammer) Cheers to the Craft Lounge! read more

Such a hip and fun place to come hang out- no one under 21 allowed, great happy hour! BOGO on certain mixed drinks, and $2 off bites. And a TRUE Buy One Get One FREE, excelling service and consistently good food and drinks. They know what they are doing here at Craft Lounge!! read more

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Great vibes, good service and tasty bites. Love the comfortable atmosphere and welcoming staff. Classy joint with affordable menu based on price point. Highly recommend read more

Love the atmosphere here and the grilled cheese is on point. Drinks and service were amazing as well read more

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This place was so awesome! We came here while visiting some family in Caldwell and it did not disappoint. We are from California and this place is now going to be our "go to!". Great happy hour deals (we came on Monday) love the vibe and decor inside! We got some small bites and absolutely recommend this spot! read more

Craft Lounge was the perfect spot for grabbing cocktails. They had a Christmas beverage menu, which was fun! They had a variety of cocktail options and all the drinks we tried were great! I got the Evergreen, which tastes like Christmas in a cup. I was obsessed with the detail on my ice block. They make their own rosemary thyme syrup in house and it was delicious! I also had the Santa's little helper and this cocktail was my favorite of the night! The egg whites make it so creamy and the pomegranate was a great contrast with the bourbon. We also tried the boarding pass and liked that one! This is an open airy space with tons of seating. They do have a full menu but we only tried the drinks! The service was great and our waitress was awesome at giving recommendations! read more

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Craft Lounge is the best place in Canyon County for great drinks and delicious food. The wait staff is always friendly and welcoming.

I've been to Craft Lounge in Caldwell quite a few times now, and it never disappoints. I swung by again last week, and as always, the vibe was spot on--chill, stylish, and just the right mix of upscale and welcoming. It's got that speakeasy feel without trying too hard, and it's one of those places that just feels good to hang out in. The drinks? Consistently amazing. I usually go for the She's a Peach--it's my favorite--but I've tried several cocktails on the menu, and they've all been excellent. The bartenders really know their craft (no pun intended), and the drinks always come out looking and tasting great. Service is one of the reasons I keep coming back. The staff is always friendly and on point--super attentive without being overbearing. You can tell they enjoy what they're doing and care about making sure you have a good experience. One thing to note: it's strictly 21 and over, so keep that in mind if you're thinking of bringing younger friends or family. But if you're of age and looking for a solid spot for drinks and a great night out, this is easily one of the best places in Caldwell. 10/10 recommend every time. read more

This is a great find, and actually, better than its big sister in Nampa. It's grownups only- so leave the kids behind, but good drinks, great food and a good location/set up at all times of year. We went a couple weeks ago, and it was strangely quiet but also still very welcoming considering most of the staff was dealing with a Christmas party downstairs (so we didn't get to experience that section). Nicely decorated and again- because it's primarily a bar- no kids. Great place for a grownup date night! We will back! read more

This was our first time to this location and it didn't disappoint! Service was great!! We got the nachos as an appetizer and demolished them! There were four of us and we all ordered different drinks off of the menu and they were all very good! Out of the 4 of us we ordered a custom Mac n cheese, Grilled Cheese, Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich, and the Pesto chicken pasta. Everyone was very happy with their order! We also ordered the whiskey treats! YUM!! Highly recommend this place and we will be back! We also want to try the location in Nampa soon! read more

Love this place... I had an entre that I felt was way too salty and I let the waiter know. To my surprise that was relayed to the manager and she apologized for the meal! We were given not charged for my meal. I am so impressed! read more

Wonderful food and wonderful service. Olivia was our server this evening. She was so friendly and exceptional at her job.

Great food and excellent service from friendly and helpful staff! The truffle fries are amazing and the entrees were all wonderful too, but we would probably come back just for the beverages and dessert! read more

Terrible service. After spending a couple hundred dollars was asked to leave after paying our check because there was a waitlist

We have held several of our company banquets here! Service was amazing and the food/drinks are unmatched! A must try!

Perfect Happy Hour with wonderful waitress! Drinks were yummy and appetizers were tasty! I would definitely recommend this to my friends. Loved what the owners have done with this old building that used to be Orphan Annie's" an old local favorite place to meet up. read more

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We absolutely love Craft Lounge! It is our favorite place to go. Jenny, the floor manager, is always so nice and accommodating. She goes out of her way to make us feel welcome. We love her cheesecakes!! The staff has the nicest waitresses and waiters that we have ever experienced. You will love it!! The food is amazing!! read more

I've been here dozens of times and have never been disappointed with any food or drink. But advice to hostesses, if a customer asks for a particular table and it's available, please seat them there. read more

Wonderful food! Wonderful Service! Everything is warm and welcoming! We would definitely return!!!!!

I recall when it was formerly "Little Orphan Annie's" and while it was disappointing to see it go, the Craft has been a more than pleasant change! And talk about change!!!! The ambience, decor, floor plan layout, seating.. I could go on and on! And the chandeliers along with color palette! Now, if the setting wasn't enough to dazzle, the food is PHENOMENAL, and this is from someone who isn't picky but also knows the value of a good meal/experience. Not only do you get both here, but also, there's a fabulous gal, Brianna who is on top of it all! Fantastic service, options are varied, fresh, plentiful, all for a reasonable price! Especially when other local spots popping up are nowhere as balanced! Keep up all the good work, Craft! We locals want you here to stay!!! P.S. Sign up for their easy peasy loyalty plan and don't forget Monday happy hour! As a matter of fact, we're headed there later! read more

Great happy hour! Food, service, all of it was outstanding! The BOGO craft drinks was great way to experiment craft drinks that you've never tried. read more

Great service, atmosphere, food and drinks were exceptional! Downstairs is the spot! Coming back!

Caldwell Craft Lounge never disappoints. The Cowboy Flatbread is a must-try--crispy, savory, and packed with flavor. I always pair it with their Tequila Old Fashioned, which is a bold and creative twist on the classic. And don't even get me started on the homemade cheesecake--it's the perfect sweet finish to a great night out. Cozy atmosphere, friendly staff, and consistently good food and drinks make this one of my go-to spots in town. read more

Great food. Gotta have the smothered fries every time. Pear salad is my favorite & don't forget to ask about the daily specials. Chef has great seasonal ingredients to work with, like pork cheeks. It was the best meal I've ever eaten for pork. Fall ingredients, with mashed taters made it an excellent comfort food dish. Peppermint cheesecake was incredible & seasonal; don't miss it. Take a bite & share with the table. As a matter of fact order different dishes for the table to share. So much yummy goodness outta this kitchen, not to mention a great selection of drinks to choose from. Love the seasonal specials they rotate on the menu. Service: Jess is our favorite server, who takes good care of her peeps too. It's full of life & a hotspot in Caldwell. Noise level is high when place is packed, a few sound panels might help. Nick has come by to check in on guest experience & open to input. Friendly & has done a great job on the remodel of the Caldwell location. read more

Our go-to spot! Great ambiance, food and service. We love this place. The pepper box is my favorite cocktail and mushroom bisque - chef's kiss! read more

One of our favorite places to enjoy good food, good service and nice ambiance . When we recently dined there, the place had a handful of patrons and the bar was partially filled. We were told we'd be seated promptly, but the young lady then just walked away. We were seated and promptly got water. Our drink orders were taken. Pretty basic; gin martini and a vodka gimlet. Gimlet was fine, I was served two ounces of Bombay in a rocks glass, neat. Waited and waited for our waitress to return. Guests next to us had been waiting 10+ minutes to pay their bill! Meanwhile, four staff members were visiting off to the side and the manager was visiting with patrons. We decided to pay for the gimlet and depart. The manager then came to our table and sat down next to me. She then tried to make things right, but it was just a very awkward situation. There was more than enough staff to serve all the patrons efficiently and serve them well. Perhaps a training issue? Sadly, we probably won't go back. read more

My fiancé and I have enjoyed this restaurant for about a year and a half now. We try to learn everyone's name and we have a couple of our favorite bartenders and expo. Shout out to Jenny, Liv, MJ, Bri, Amanda, Jules, and Reed. (Sorry if I spelt names wrong) but this place has created some very special memories for us. The food is phenomenal and the bartenders are highly knowledgeable about craft drinks. We go about every 2-3 weeks for date night and are always greeted with kindness even when they are so busy! Their speak easy downstairs has such a great calming vibe for food and drinks also. To the other reviewers who put low stars, just remember we are all human and nobody is perfect. Respect, kindness, and patience from customers should also be reciprocated. This is a must try experience in Caldwell! read more