First time at The Grit and impressive experience! Hot tip: For a small $4 up charge, we changed the standard 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! read more

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So so disappointed. Portions have downsized. Obviously they went from 3 pieces of fish to 2 pieces; they cut 2 piece in half and make it "3 pieces" and send it out the door. I was a loyal customer and great tipper. But right behind them, under the same roof is White Dog Brewery that serves fish & chips and you get 4 nice size pieces. read more

Grit 2C - Fish & chips - Bars Near Me - Caldwell, Idaho

Had to check this place out and love that it's at Indian Creek (location is great). Will start strong by saying the appetizers were delicious, the service was wonderful (so attentive and offered great recommendations) and the place itself is super cute and trendy for sure. They offer a great drink selection too, though I can't say we tried any this time. The food was okay- not sure if it was just what we chose, but will say we would definitely go back and try other options. Overall it's a fun spot with great service and the prices were decent. They have a big selection of food choices, so definitely something for everyone. read more

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Love love love this place! One of our favorite regular spots to go to. Excellent food, everything on the menu is so yum. The drinks are fantastic. The consistency is something to be proud of. We've been coming here since the beginning. Every single person working here is so friendly & fun. Val, Jordin, Ryan, Quinn, Sebastian, Sonia - you all rock!! Sorry this review is so overdue, but so incredibly well-deserved. Bravo! And see you soon ;) read more

This place has such good food. Had multiple apps that were excellent and my son had a burger, we had a pizza and a sandwich and it's all good there for sure. Definitely will go back plus that area of Caldwell is all cool to walk by. Cant wait for all the construction to be done but it's a great area with great ambience and grit 2C is a sure fire hit for adults and kids alike read more

Just got back from another fantastic visit at Grit 2C. We were greeted and seated in the bar, which honestly, I wasn't too happy about. We were a party of four and the dining area was open. I'm assuming it was due to lack of staff. I quickly found out that the bartender was our server and despite having almost a full bar to contend with, our server was friendly and attentive. I ordered the Rockfish Tacos for the first time, chili oil on the side with their fabulous house salad. Hubby had the fish and chips and our friend had the bacon jam grilled cheese. Food took a little while to come out, but everything was hot and looked delectable. The tacos were perfectly stuffed with seasoned, marinated chunks of rockfish, soft and tender inside, slathered with a creamy avocado crema and coleslaw. I did put the chili oil on separately, to change up my spicy quotation on each bite...highly recommend. Each taco was so incredibly tender, with this flavor-induced ravenous hunger that explodes within your soul after the first bite. I just remember looking down at my plate, then up again, only to find an empty plate. I barely remember anything in between, other than the incredible flavors. The house salad was delightfully light, with the same herbaceous ranch and perfectly diced veggies and crunchies. Just spectacular. I could eat this dish over and over again. Friend shared a bite of the bacon jam grilled cheese and though delicious, not my speed. I will say that the bread was fluffy, yet perfectly toasted, each cranny had pan fried butter nestled inside. Hubby gobbled up the fish almost as quickly as I ate my tacos. Everyone loved their time at Grit 2C! read more

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A friend recommended Grit2C as a good dinner meet up spot and wow, so glad I said yes! We were greeted by friendly smiles and conversation from the staff, and led back to the dining area- which was blessedly cool on this hot day. Meal and drink order was taken quickly and drinks arrived fast. We were all feeling like something a little light so we went for salads and THAT was a great choice. The presentation was beautiful, the produce was clearly farm fresh, and the taste combos were amazing. My spring salad was SO GOOD, and came with delicious charred sourdough. I can't recommend this enough! My daughter said that her farro salad was the best salad she's ever had- they were kind enough to swap feta for blue cheese at her request. My friend said her cobb was also perfect. I'm super impressed with what was a stellar meal with stellar service, in a charming town! read more

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The cherry on top was for sure the bartender, Megan. Great drinks! We ordered the fried jalapenos but would NOT recommend these by themselves. It was like eating overseasoned spicy croutons. So we ordered a salad and put them on, one expensive way to salad it up ha! I plan to be back to try a few other food items! read more

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Everything! Will be back! Food was fantastic! Sorry didn't take pictures! Staff was attentive. Good busy vibe!

I usually like coming here, today we tried coming for Mother's Day lunch and were refused service because they're "only serving brunch" is what the hostess told us. Which would have been fine but we were turned away and not told today was reservation only. Just seems rude and leaves a bad impression. read more

A friend and I have been to the Grit 2c a couple of times and thoroughly enjoyed it. The service and the food were great. We were greeted, and seated almost immediately. Everyone seemed to be having a good time. We definitely be back again. The place, and servers make you feel quite welcome. read more

Bartender was nice. Drinks were made well. Chorizo taquitos were a hit! Ambiance was chill. Was a nice place to go for a date night and then walk around the plaza. read more

Love love love this place !! Great food. It's a bit loud but if you eat in the bar it's quieter. Best restaurant in Caldwell hands down !!! Great service, clean too read more

What a find! Locals brought us here and I'm so glad that they did! Menu is great, as it was hard to choose between a few items, but I eventually had the Farro salad (not before looking up exactly what was farro though). So if the internet is correct, right, farro is a grain better known as wheat. I have a long history with wheat, starting out on my family's farm in the back of the wheat truck, later driving that wheat truck, and then graduating to better things... however, the family wheat farm is still there producing wheat. I do visit it but try to stay out of the back of the wheat trucks. Once upon a time, I purchased a yogurt that had wheat in it. It was pretty tasty just like this salad minus the yogurt. This salad has incredible cheese crumbles and kale and a few other nicely added ingredients. Don't think of it as a salad but a meal. I'm not sure why wheat gets a bad wrap but I think it has to do with gluten allergies. I could definitely be wrong on that point since I'm definitely not allergic to wheat. Would I have this again? Absolutely. Wouldn't even look at other menu items! I did order the ginger cider that was on draft according to our waitress. When it was delivered, it was a grapefruit lime cider. No thank you! Take that back. Unfortunately, I then had to opt for a can (shudder) of peach cider which was fine. read more

Grit 2C - Farro salad - Bars Near Me - Caldwell, Idaho

Every dish I have ordered has an incredible amount of flavor, it's as if the chef creates magic with every bite. He must know Dumbledore personally. The staff are attentive, personable, and friendly. You absolutely must try the Pad Thai, Pasta Primavera (with steak), ceviche (best I've ever had) or the Bacon Jam sandwich. Actually, anything you order will be amazing. Nice atmosphere and it's always busy, but not too busy. Good selection of drinks too! read more

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When we got to Grit 2C we saw people waiting and were prepared to have a long wait, but they called us quicker than the originally 30min wait, so that was a great start! The staff was all really nice and friendly. The food was explosions of flavor! so good! It was definitely worth the drive here. We will be back! I had the rockfish tacos and they warned me they were spicy, and yes they had a kick! My mouth is very warm still... but SO good! And the draft root beer was full of flavor - more like a saspirilla. You have to come and get the tacos for sure! read more

Grit 2C - Rockfish tacos with house side salad and balsamic dressing. - Bars Near Me - Caldwell, Idaho

We come every year for my moms birthday and tonight i noticed it just looks janky. Some might say im being nit picky but I'm also a business owner and id want to know this sort of thing for my business. When you walk in i noticed all the light fixtures are filthy. The 2 chandeliers have so many cobwebs on them that i wondered if it was left over Halloween decorations. They also have mismatched bulbs. Additionally all the exposed air ductwork is also filthy. My mom turned 82 today and has compromised pulmonary issues and when i saw all this the first thing that ran through my mind is I hope she's not gonna inhale all that stuff and have a rough day tomorrow breathing. Again, admittedly, yes, I am being picky but when I take 12 people out to dinner and drop a couple hundred dollars doing such, I want the place to be sharp and on point. The service is and always has been. But the place is looking a little rough. A few guys, a few ladders and a few hours will make a lot of difference. read more

I've been here a couple of times now. The service was always great and the food was above par as well. It is a pub and grill so the ambiance was well suited for this purpose but not recommended for 1st or special occassion date read more

This is an amazing place to eat. The ambiance is up beat and fun. The service is terrific and the food is some of the best is the area. We love Grit! read more

Grit 2C - Lemon Blueberry Cheescake - Bars Near Me - Caldwell, Idaho

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The atmosphere was warm and friendly and the fish and chips were great. And they have a nice selection of red wine. read more

Grit 2C - Menu of great food items. - Bars Near Me - Caldwell, Idaho

This place is so good. Even though it's quite the drive for me from Boise, it's one of my go-to's for delicious brunch and I always recommend it to my friends and family. All their menu items are very thoughtfully crafted. There really is something for everyone here! My favorite dish is the Spicy Thai Rice Bowl (thai sauce, white rice, radishes, carrots, daikon, crispy jalapenos, fresh cilantro, avocado, mint, cashews, lime) with chicken. There's a lot going on here, and everything mixes so well together. Each bite is a new experience! The crispy jalapenos are my favorite part. I don't find them very spicy, however I have a very high tolerance for spicy food. Another dish I frequently order is the Farro Salad. Not only does it taste amazing, but it's very unique. Again, there's a lot of ingredients that all go together deliciously. The farro is always cooked perfectly, and I love the addition of pomegranates. The kitchen is very accommodating in that you can easily substitute ingredients - I hate blue cheese, which is usually on this salad but I always sub feta. The balsamic vinaigrette is heavenly. As great as these dishes are, if you're dining for the first time I can't recommend the Bacon Jam Grilled Cheese enough! Someone in my group always gets this. It's delicious x 100. I highly recommend splurging an extra $2.00 for bacon or ham. Honorable mentions: The Chicken Alfredo is *chef's kiss*. The Grit Dip and Fried Chicken are also wonderful! read more

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The food is so good!! It's fresh and has great flavor! We had the poutine and wanted to lick the bowl! It was so busy but staff was nice. Due to the business it was hard getting our drinks initially and refills, but overall great service. The atmosphere is casual and very inviting for an industrial style. We loved Grit 2C and will be back! read more

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This place is great! We went here for date night and the Cobb salad was one of the best I've ever had. I love that the tables are so spread out and it's not all packed inside. (I do wish they had some booths.) the staff was friendly as well. We will be back. read more

Grit 2C - Cobb salad - Bars Near Me - Caldwell, Idaho

Had the dip. It was awesome. Great atmosphere, professional service. We will definitely be back. read more

Food, atmosphere and staff were great. We were seated in a timely manner even without reservations on a Friday night. We will definitely be back next time we are in Caldwell. read more

Pretty plain food. Service was slow but the people were nice. Just needed a little something to make the meal better. The dip sandwich was pretty dry without the jus read more

The shrimp sandwich was nothing short of spectacular perfectly balanced flavors, fresh ingredients, and that texture combo? If you're on the fence, jump off and run here. Your taste buds will thank you. read more

Five of us decided to do dinner prior to taking in the wonderful Christmas light displays and shops at Indian Creek. Our first choice for dinner was really Janitzio's Mexican Restaurant - we were surprised that it was not open on Saturday (really closed on a Saturday?). Lo and behold we looked across the street and down the block just a bit and we saw that Grit 2 C was open for business. In retrospect, this really worked to our benefit. We walked in a slight drizzle to Grit 2 C. We were early enough to precede the dinner crowd and were seated right away. Really liked the vibe in this building, structurally vintage while at the same time modern (lighting, etc.). There is a mix of tables, booth/table combos, bar seating, high-top seating. Deceivingly large inside. Our server, "Valoree" (yes the correct spelling) was a treat. She was very personable, knowledgable on their menu, and checked on our table throughout our visit. You can tell that she really enjoyed working here. Drink & menu orders were taken promptly. The sound level inside while noticeable was not so loud as to disrupt any talking between the five of us. It (the talking among other groups) was rather pleasant and added a vibrancy to the meal. The special for the evening was a classic preparation of beef stroganoff (one of our party ordered it and said it was excellent). I included one somewhat blurry picture in this review of that specific dish. My wife ordered the "Chicken Alfredo" - Pappardelle Noodles, Bacon Bits, Alfredo Sauce, Parmesan, Green Onions, with Grilled Chicken and a Charred Baguette (pictured). I went with the "Grit Dip" sandwich - Smoked Angus Beef, Pepper Relish Jam, Cheddar Cheese, Black Pepper Sauce, Crispy Onions on a Baguette with Chipotle Bacon Au Jus (also pictured). Both of our dishes held generous portions, could have easily taken half my sandwich home (fat chance!). I don't really lean to "dip" sandwiches, but the "smoked angus" along with a "chipotle bacon au jus" had me intrigued. I was not disappointed. I coupled the sandwich with the regular fries. If there was a disappointment, it was only with the fry sauce - I think I expected something more akin to the fry sauce at Bodacious Pig. It was fine really, but nothing exciting. The sandwich was really tasty - the pepper relish jam was surprisingly noticeable and appreciated. The "dip" which I normally associated as a clearer liquid (ala French dip), was in my opinion heartier in appearance - not clear, but nearly opaque - the chipotle bacon au jus was enjoyed very much. The chicken alfredo (I got to taste it) was everything it said it would be in the menu - a strong, thick alfredo sauce, bacon bits that were closer to small chunks rather than bits (and quite flavorful). The charred baguette was a nice touch as well. We were so pleased and thankful for the "misfortune" of Janitzio's being closed on Saturday -- since it led us right into such a great food find. There are several things we spied in the Grit 2 C menu that will have us returning for sure. Hopefully "Val" will again be our server. She was truly great. Overall, I would have rated this a 4.5, but again, rather than drop to a 4 (underrating), I have bumped it to a 5. read more

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Love this place, I can eat their whole chicken Alfredo bowl and not feel like shit. The ingredients are fresh, the food is light and the service is great. Everyone is always so friendly. It's nothing fancy, but that's Caldwell. It's the perfect casual dinner spot. read more

Called ahead to make sure casual attire was OK and it absolutely is. We are on the 16th day of a trip that has taken us from South Carolina across the country. We both got the C2 burger with fries and fry sauce and damn. It was incredible. A TON of bacon and great beef-crispy onions on the top were icing on the burger. Christian, our waiter did a great job. Super attentive, but not overbearing. We sat in the bar. The bartender was hustling as well. Didn't see a non-welcoming face. We're definitely coming back here. Bartender made a killer lemon drop. 10/10 read more

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Good food, but service was a bit slow. We were seated right away but it took awhile to get our drinks and food. Atmosphere felt too casual for the prices. It's like a big open warehouse with concrete flooring and minimal decor. read more

Spicy Thai Rice Bowl was too saucy. And didn't see any mint or cashews. The Spicy Nashville Chicken wasn't great. And when I paid cash, I was shorted $20 which is huge. That alone was displeasing. read more

We came in to town tired from a long drive and used Yelp to locate a good spot to eat. Winner! We enjoyed the quick service, the good decor, the drinks and yes, our food! We have told other local people about this place and plan to return ourselves when in town. read more

It is so much fun when a restaurant exceeds your expectations, especially when creating unique and delicious entrees. The menu items might sound ordinary, but the chefs here have a way of bringing something unique to each dish, which I love. We've been here a couple of times, and enjoyed the food every time. The servers are super friendly, and the atmosphere is that of an easy going home town restaurant. read more

Fun place. I had the Cuban sandwich and the lavender haze. A little difficult to hear at a table of 6 50-somethings, but a good experience read more

We have walked past this place and even looked at the menu on previous visits but for whatever the reason we never stopped to eat here. On Friday night before Christmas we put our name on the hour long wait list and walked around and looked at the lights. All I have to say is we will be dining here again. The hostess that greeted us was so smiley and personable- then our server Valoree- was absolutely the best. She was positive and bubbly and took good care of us. Now... the food... we were a party of 4 and we all enjoyed our food. The fries that came with the cheeseburger were crispy and piping hot. The garden salad was dark leafy greens. I had the spicy chicken Thai bowl and the portion was very large, but it was delicious and spicy (for me anyway). This was such a great experience and we will definitely be back again. read more

Most would consider the Crispy Cauliflower and Butternut Squash a featurette of the evening but this deliciousness deserves its own review. The main plot may be the chickpea battered cauliflower & butternut squash but hang on to your butts for the flavor explosion with the addition of cilantro cashew chutney on the side. Amazing start to arouse our curiosity for the main dish. My wife & I shared the Grit Dip staring seared black angus beef but the supporting cast of pepper relish, black pepper sauce and crispy onions stole the spotlight in this dish. Our friend ordered a Caesar salad with a perfectly balanced dressing. A true winner of a meal. read more

Grit 2C - Half finished Grit dip sandwich - Bars Near Me - Caldwell, Idaho

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Food is amazing, service even more so! A very diverse menu with anything you can imagine. Overall it was an awesome dining experience!

Although we had to wait for 1 1/2 hr to be seated we understood this based on how busy Indian Creek Plaza is at Christmas time. Sonya sat us in the bar area and brought over a high chair right away for the toddler we had with us. The table was perfect for the 5 of us! We had an amazing server, she brought a child's water for our toddler as well as crayons. Our meal was fantastic and even though it was jab packed in the restaurant it didn't take very long to get our drinks and our food. Our meal and experience was amazing and I would highly recommend this restaurant. We love love love it!!! read more

I wish there was a rating for zero stars! Waited for over a hour and a half to be told our table was ready. To arrive into the restaurant to find out that the table that was ready would not even see a family of six and was told we would have to wait another 30+ minutes. We were told by the owner herself that she thought that table would accommodate a family of six by adding a chair to the end of it. (There were multiple tables within the restaurant that would've easily set a family of six that were not occupied) I tried to communicate with the manager and the owner, and she stated that she did not think that we were a good fit to be eating in her restaurant after we had waited for over an hour and a half. The manager/owner is incredibly rude and disrespectful and does not appreciate her customers I will never recommend this restaurant. Not to mention when my fiancé called in to ask about a wait time, she was completely disrespectful and hung up the phone on him. We never should've come here for dinner after the initial phone call. I was Encouraged to leave a review about my experience by the owner. She is also very unprofessional and has a conversation with who's in front of her and answers a phone call to disregard the person in front of her or tells you to wait while she talks on the phone read more