This was our absolute go-to when we lived in the area, so a pit stop during my 3-day visit was…read morenon-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.

My sister-in-law scheduled an impromptu lunch date here at Craft after hot yoga in Meridian! Since…read morethere are two locations, we opted for the Caldwell location because it's closer to our homes in Middleton. What a fantastic choice! We received wonderful service when we first arrived, and the restaurant wasn't too busy. As the lunch rush picked up, our table service did slow down a bit (felt a little neglected towards the end). To our server's credit, though, she had several tables arrive at once!! I ordered the salmon, and it was absolutely delicious! We also shared the Brussels sprouts as an appetizer--highly recommend them! I don't remember exactly what my sister-in-law ordered, but this definitely wasn't her first visit. She's gluten-free and really enjoyed her meal as well. One thing I really appreciated is that Craft offers plenty of gluten-free options, which makes dining here much easier for those with dietary restrictions. I also loved the décor--it has a warm, modern, and inviting atmosphere. You can see what I mean in my photos! Overall, we had a great experience with delicious food, a welcoming atmosphere, and friendly service. We're already looking forward to coming back soon!

Shut the front door and back the truck up, because this is something to be experienced for those…read moreinterested in tasting layers and complexity. Not the lame video content where 2 seconds into a bite an actor says it is soooo amazing. This is the real deal. As far as Oaxacan, straight up nails the flavor profile - which only comes with multiple preparation steps, layers, and time. Thus the expense. The only authenticity deviation I can tell is that the spice level is much lower, which my wife appreciated. It has been so long since I've had a mole that didn't taste like Hershey coco powder cooked in an overly sweet base with a little pork fat. Or from a Sysco can. After having some great experiences in northern Mexico and southern CA, in the decades since I had given up on finding a good mole. Their Mole Negro was incredibly favorable and dances on the tongue for a solid 30 seconds. Braised beef short rib was perfectly cooked and fork tender. Mole - mwah! Can't recall ever having a charred sunchoke (as a side), but now it is on my radar because that was super tasty. Barbacoa de borrego... during a trip going through Quintana Roo, I shared a meal with an ethnic Mayan community where the meat was freshly slaughters, dry rubbed, wrapped in leaves, and slow pit cooked over embers in the ground. Amano's style is using agave, which I liked. From time to time I purchase Boise River lamb at the Meridian Main Street Farmers Market. It's way better than New Zealand lamb which always seems a little gamey/off to me. The broth provided just elevated each mouthful. To have local Boise River lamb prepared as an authentic barbacoa... Given the amount of meat you get, it's totally worth the $108 splurge. But wait, there's more. Scallop crudo - my wife said it reminded her of the fresh shrimp and fish ceviche we had in Playa del Carmen. I loved the pairing with jicama and slice of de-seeded jalapeno (not spicy). Only warning - the dry spice they sprinkle scallops with can be a bit strong for some. Beans, simply amazing. Rice, pretty good. 4 salsa's offered a real diversity of flavors to do different pairings. Provided tortillas seemed more like authentic maize that is well worked, not the fragile disks you can get in the grocery store. The tres leche lavender cake was enjoyable, but didn't blow me away. Everyone was very friendly. Our server was awesome and super helpful. Great menu of mescals, which was perfect for resetting the pallet. I guess they are going to start up a tasting room in the near future, which would be pretty interesting. To get that real taste without having to spend thousands on getting to where the authentic exists - simply awesome.

A friend recommended Amano, and from the moment we walked in, it reminded me of being back in…read moreCalifornia. The service was impressive, and every detail was so thoughtfully considered! Our server, Ashley, was absolutely wonderful. Since it was our first visit, she thoroughly explained the menu and made excellent suggestions. She even showed me where Chef and owner Sal prepares the meats underground overnight and explained the extensive process behind them. Ashley then introduced me to Sal before giving me a peek inside the mezcal tasting room. I loved the agave goddess artwork in there! Sadly, I didn't get to meet his wife and business partner, Becca--but hopefully I will when we return! Ashley also took the time to show me the entrance to Cán Coctelería--Amano's speakeasy--from their outdoor dining patio. Now I have yet another reason to return! We started with drinks and cornbread. My Cadillac margarita was impressive! I also tried my hubby's Café de Olla--¡delicioso! I sampled their mezcal as well, and it was so tasty and warmed my heart in the best possible way! The cornbread was incredibly moist and buttery. They also serve a delicious sweet wheat bread that, in my opinion, is even better than chips and salsa! For my meal, I ordered the chilaquiles with eggs over easy and added birria. They were excellent! I love when the chips still have some texture and aren't completely soggy. These had the perfect sauce-to-chip ratio, along with a little spice--which I loved! My husband ordered the birria tacos and absolutely devoured them. The refreshing towel offered after our meal was another thoughtful touch and the perfect way to end the experience. Overall, I truly loved Amano! The food was delicious, the service was memorable, and the entire experience felt special. I'm already looking forward to returning, experiencing Cán Coctelería, and bringing our friends and relatives whenever they come to visit!

Grit 2C is always good. I love their spring salad with steak - it is my favorite and their shrimp…read moreand grits is so good!!!! The service is always good and it is in a great location close to the creek.

First time at The Grit and impressive experience! Hot tip: For a small $4 up charge, we changed the…read morestandard 3 Carne Asada tacos to 4 to split so my mom and I each had 2 tacos and a Caesar salad; really good. Dessert? Lemon cheesecake for the win! Made daily in their kitchen--and dee-licilous! Great service and recommendations from Kylie! We'll be back next weekend. I'm hooked!

Took the family out for a spontaneous steak dinner Sunday night. The food was great but the…read morehighlight of the night was our server Jess. What a gem she is: kind, genuine, attentive and welcoming. There are many places to buy a steak in Treasure Valley--it's people like Jess that make you want to come back for the experience. So often today, customer service feels like a lost art. It was truly nice to see Indian Creek has some folks like Jess that understand hospitality. We'll be back and will be asking to spend our evening with her. The food was great too. Prime rib for the wife and I, cooked just the way we liked it. What a pleasant evening it was. Thanks Jess and Indian Creek!

Save your money and go to Texas Roadhouse. For what they charge the steaks are just as good at TR…read more My WAGYU burger, ordered medium, was brought and it was well done and just was not impressive for the $27 price tag. Threw some ketchup on it and still didn't eat it! The upside was the service. The waitress was very attentive and did a great job. Save your money and go to Texas Roadhouse. I'm not even kidding!

My friend and I went to Stewarts for dinner. My friend was surprised they had fresh haddock so he…read moreordered it. We'll let me say he loved the haddock and was so happy with his dinner. I have never seen him this happy about a meal and he said it was perfect.

Food is excellent! Chicken tenders are our favorite. The meals are so large we split an order and…read morehave plenty of food! We like to go prior to College of Idaho ball games. Get there early! Fills up fast!

My wife and I enjoy eating at new places and seeing if they can break into our usual rotation of…read moreeats. My granddaughter was in visiting and wanted crab so we decided let's give this place a try. Sadly we won't be coming back. If I am going to any establishment that serves chowder Im ordering it. My wife ordered the calamari appetizer and clam chowder. I ordered the onion rings and clam chowder. We both had to send the chowder back as it was very salty and had a different taste to it. Her calamari was just okay. My onion rings were okay. My granddaughter had half a dungeness crab boil. She loved it and said it was good. We didn't have the heart to tell her that the broth and appearance was odd, but she was happy and not sick today. The place wasn't very busy for 5:00pm The service was good and our server was doing her best to make our visit pleasurable. The appearance and ambience of the place is nice and bigger than we were expecting. I give 5 stars to our server and 1 star to the kitchen as this type of meal should have never left the kitchen. Management really needs to step up and get a handle on the product they are serving.

If you enjoy frozen food served as fresh then please enjoy this dump…read more Let's put it this way after dropping $135 I promptly went to weenier schnitzel and ordered mustard dogs to wash the taste of this nightmare out of my mouth.

As soon as you walk into Jalapeño's, it feels like you're greeted with rainbows--and by that, I…read moremean the warmest, friendliest welcome! Irma genuinely seemed excited to have me walk through the door. Her big smile and special warmth immediately made me feel at home. The restaurant is beautifully decorated, from the planters outside to the colorful tile and neon sign behind the bar. The bar area has large booths and five TVs, making it a perfect place to catch a game. They also have happy hour every day from 3-6 p.m.! Irma introduced me to her niece Elizabeth, who was my server and bartender. Elizabeth recommended the fajita bowl, and OMG--¡muy delicioso! I ordered it with half chicken and half beef, and all I can say is WOW! I also enjoyed a delicious Cadillac margarita, which was the perfect complement to my meal. I finished with cinnamon-sugar churros and whipped cream--the perfect sweet ending! The delicious food, refreshing Cadillac margarita, and genuinely welcoming service made this family-owned restaurant feel extra special. I'll definitely be back with the hubs

Great Steak burrito with all the fixings. California burrito for the win. Service was great. May…read morehave to go back during happy hour and get some happiness!

While our server, Loni, was absolutely awesome, the rest of the night was just so-so…read more We came in at 5:30, so peak dinner and knew we would have a little wait so we're fine there. However, at least 5 tables left while we stood there and we watched thee of the dirty tables just stay uncleaned, including the larger table in the bar that was full of dirty dishes before we walked in and was still uncleared when we went to our table in the back 20 minutes later. When we sat down, the table was still unwashed. Food particles and crumbs littered the top. When Loni came by, we asked her to please wash that table and she was right on it and wholly apologetic. In this, do better Applebees! As for the food, my chicken sandwich was dry, I am glad I kept the mustard sauce from the pretzel appetizer to put on it. My husband ordered the chicken parm and fettuccine and got a three cheese penne with chicken that had no salt. He didn't want to have to wait so we just ate it and said once he salted it, the dish was good. As I started with, Loni, our server, was awesome and did a great job but was RUNNING, she really seemed to care about her customers and we are glad she took care of us!

Took over an HOUR to get our food. There were only 3 other tables. The grilled chicken sandwich was…read moreactually bussin! BUT when I asked for some honey muss the waitress said, whenever they put it out, I'll grab it for you. How im sposed to much fries without my damn honey muss... its your job to just go get it? Ambiance was weird... none of the tvs were on.

Burger Theory serves as both the hotel restaurant and lobby bar, and it's such a great perk when…read morestaying at the Holiday Inn. We were in town for a few nights and stopped in for a nightcap on multiple nights. Everyone we encountered was incredibly friendly, but Josiah stood out. We had great conversations with him while he crafted some delicious drinks. The bar offers a full selection along with a solid cocktail menu. Whether you're staying at the Holiday Inn or just nearby and looking for a spot to grab a drink, Burger Theory is definitely worth checking out.

Our visit was Sunday, 3/16, in the evening. A very clean and…read morenicely decorated restaurant inside the Holiday Inn in the Marketplace in Nampa. There is a full bar, with half a dozen or so beers on tap. Surprisingly, only one other group was there at the time. Of course, In-n-Out opened right next door. I hope it doesn't hurt business too much. The squeeze and I shared the Ultimate Sriracha Burger. It has Swiss cheese, bacon, grilled onion, lettuce, tomato Sriracha Glaze and Sriracha mayo. Served on a potato bun or lettuce wrap with choice of side. Very good flavors but not real spicy. The meat didn't seem like it was seasoned before cooking, but it still had good flavor. The bun was very good and the onion rings were excellent. The service was great, but again, hardly anyone there. They have happy hour every day from 4-7 and also have dinner specials.

Stopped in here the other night with some friends and aside from smelling like cigarette smoke we…read morehad a good time. It was decorated nicely for Halloween. They have a pool table and other patrons seemed to be having a good time. Our servers name was Cloud and she was super friendly and attentive. Cloud assisted us in making our beer choice, which was Basquatch Hazy IPA, we each had 2. She said her favorite was the mozzarella sticks, so we started there. A gentleman from the kitchen came from the back and suggested we have a cheeseburger, which was only $6. My friend and I split it in half because neither of us were real hungry, it was cooked perfectly and was quite tasty. One of my friends came a little later and she had already eaten before her arrival. Cloud mentioned that there was an open mic night at 9pm, We tried to hang in there, but by 9:15 they hadn't started yet, so we decided to leave.

Root's is a smoking bar. Their food is pretty good and cheap! Bartenders are super nice and they…read morehave daily stuff! Mondays are 5$ dinner, it changes weekly. Tuesday's are taco Tuesdays and taco's in the pic are 1$ each! Wednesday is bingo, Thursday is karaoke! Happy hour is 5-6 and drafts and liquor drinks are bogo if they are under 6$ (which most are)!