Update: Came here for the second time. It's been about a year. What took so long? Our daughter was with us this time. Leah was our server and she did an excellent job taking care of us. We were here this evening (Wednesday). The place was busy but not so much that we had to wait for a table, and in fact were seated at a nice booth. It's a little loud, though you can still carry on a conversation. My wife had the salmon dinner. My daughter had the BLT with fries. Both liked their choices. My sampled my daughter's fries and they were pretty crispy and well seasoned. I had to go with what I had last time: the Bee Sting pizza. Love the feta with spicy sausage and honey drizzle. Delicious. My daughter and I had a Hazy IPA, very good. Maybe next time I'll try something different, because most certainly we'll be back. read more

This didn't quite meet my expectations based on what I had heard about Proof. We went for our anniversary, and I would say the food was good but not stand out. I felt the $23 Mac & Cheese could have used a pasta that caught more sauce (ie more grooves) and the sauce was a little thick and not saucy and creamy. Perhaps that's personal preference. The appetizers were good but I think the server automatically gave us the larger wing order instead of asking which size we wanted. It was more than 2 people needed at 2lb of wings for an app. The potato skin spring rolls were almost there. They needed deeper color on the fry, and it seemed to only have what felt like mashed potato inside. I appreciated the crisp on the wings - a little heavy on the seasoning on some parts. The server was attentive! No complaints there. I do appreciate however if the timing of the entrees is spaced well to give time to eat the appetizers. This did not happen. Why are the floors so sticky? I may or may not go again. I don't think I'd go to Star from Caldwell just to go. For the price, I expected a higher level of attention to detail. read more

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My friend wanted to meet here for dinner last night. He said he'd been here before and loved it so much he came back. This restaurant is in the heart of Star. Upon arrival, the restaurant was packed...definitely a good sign. I love the ambiance. It was well decorated. There were misters outside on the patio so you can stay cool on a hot day. We both had the prime rib dip sandwich which is quite popular with others. I had regular french fries and my friend had whiskey style french fries. Everything was spectacular from the service to the food. I will definitely be returning. read more

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Service was polite but slow. It was not a busy time for them and our appetizer took a while to receive. Our food came shortly after our appetizer. We decided to order a dessert when we were almost finished eating and that took another 15-20 minutes to get. Our kids were chomping at the bit to leave. This is probably a better place for a date night when you don't care how long you're there. Atmosphere is nice inside and on their outdoor patio! Food was pretty good! I'd say 4/5 stars overall, that is why I didn't give this place 3/5 stars for slow service and an inattentive experience. We had the: *Truffle Fries 4/5 Stars *Kids Meal Lollipop Corndogs 3.5/5 Stars *Steak Tacos 4/5 Stars *1 LB Wings w/ Buffalo Sauce (they don't bread their wings) 4/5 Stars *Beignets Basket for dessert 5/5 Stars!!! We would come back just for the Beignets, they were even better than we thought they'd be! read more

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The food is consistent and always really good all of it. I had kind of a little tantrum about the way that DoorDash delivered it and that wasn't Proofs fault. I just never used DoorDash anymore. read more

Proof Craft Kitchen and Cocktails - Pizza Near Me - Star, Idaho

One of our favorite local restaurants to frequent. Everything is always so good here. Sure, sometimes it's really busy and loud - but that means it's really good, everyone wants to eat there & they're having a good time. We need more great places like this in the north-west side of the treasure valley. One of the best perks to add to how good the food is, is it's very reasonably priced. The drinks are awesome. The servers are always friendly & accomodating. Keep up the great work! read more

First time at Proof. My husband and I split the Caesar salad. It was absolutely delicious. We ordered the one pound of chicken wings. They were the best we have ever had at a restaurant. When you bit into them they had the perfect crunchy bite. The meat was moist and tender. Perfect. Great service, very friendly! We will be back! read more

Service and wait staff were extremely welcoming, ambiance was descent if your looking for a casual feel. Food was laughable. I'd strongly suggest try anything but the fish tacos. Menu said Baja Fish tacos with homemade chips and salsa. Salsa was flavorless almost like tomato purée, chips were burnt and cold. Neither appeared home made. For $16 plus you get 3 fish sticks on a street taco tortilla. read more

Proof Craft Kitchen and Cocktails - Baja Fish Tacos - Pizza Near Me - Star, Idaho

Ordered the lunch Tacos and the size of the fish on the tacos was laughable. Literally barely bigger than a French fry. I asked the waitress "is this normal?" and commented that this felt like an incredibly small amount of food. Waitress said that they are all like this. I asked what could be done and my only option was to buy another fish taco. I couldn't even order a steak one, the chef said "no" to that when the waitress asked. Taste was decent but nothing amazing. It's hard for food to taste good when you know you're getting ripped off. Service was good and the waitress was nice. read more

Proof Craft Kitchen and Cocktails - Size of the fish compared to a French fry - Pizza Near Me - Star, Idaho

We were visiting from out of town. During our 5 day visit we went to Proof 4 times. Our food was great each time. Service was a bit slow during high demand time frames but always friendly. Would definitely frequent this restaurant often if we lived in the area read more

Overrated bar with mediocre menu options, limited seating and very loud environment. Some folks love it but not for me.

Whelp, I honestly thought this place was going to be a disaster. It looks like a nice place at first glance; the ambiance is functional, new bohemian, with lots of wood accents and hanging Edison lamps. However, when we arrived, the kitchen was in disarray, and the server didn't even greet us. He jumped right into our drink order before we even had a chance to look at the craft cocktail menu, and didn't seem to know his cocktail menu, so I ended up with well gin. Turns out he'd mixed up which of our drinks had Hendricks and which had well gin, so he never asked me what I wanted. He whisked away before we even had a chance to order starters, leaving us with questions about the menu as he took orders from people seated after us. That's a lot to go wrong in under five minutes! Fortunately, he recovered nicely later. We had an array of dishes, ranging from the crispy cauliflower and whiskey fries (also known as poutine) to pizza, fried chicken, and tacos. Everything came out as expected and delicious, and the second round of drinks was even better after the initially disappointing drink, which was their version of a Zombie Tiki Cocktail. The server went the extra mile to make up for the earlier mistakes, so in my mind, that earns them four stars for a good recovery, getting out of the weeds, and making things right. Unfortunately, they didn't start like that from the beginning. So nothing not to recommend this place, except maybe go at a less busy time, and expect the server not to know his menu or how his tablet works, and plan to be patient. read more

Proof Craft Kitchen and Cocktails - Nice bar, service had a poor start. - Pizza Near Me - Star, Idaho

Located in a little strip mall, this place was better than expected. Food was so good I forgot to take pictures. But we ordered the Baja fish tacos, there are pickled jalapeños chopped in so be advised if you can't do spicy. We also got the steak frites, medium rare of course. Cooked perfectly! Fries were great as well. I got a light and refreshing cocktail, the Bee Keeper. Will definitely get that one again. Our server was funny and right on point. My date said this place sounded fancy, but it's very casual, low key vibes in here. The music and TV wasn't too loud so you can carry on a conversation without having to strain to hear each other. We will definitely be back!! read more

Proof Craft Kitchen and Cocktails - Bee Keeper cocktail - Pizza Near Me - Star, Idaho

The weekend brunches are wonderful. Their eggs Benedict is fabulous. Super staff here, too. read more

Proof Craft Kitchen and Cocktails - Eggs Benedict and a grapefruit mimosa. - Pizza Near Me - Star, Idaho

2nd visit was as good as the first. Sat at the bar again and got the same prompt, friendly service from Emily. She makes an excellent old fashioned. Went with the spinach salad with chicken and while not as emotionally satisfying as the chicken pot pie--it was really good. I'm not saying the 5th star is because I was able to watch a NASCAR race replay and Monster Jam at the same time...but that did not hurt. Looking forward to becoming a regular here. read more

Great knowledgeable staff with the best craft cocktails. They're all so friendly and helpful!

The Proof was, by far, one of the worst experiences we've had. I would not recommend this place to anyone looking for quality service or a customer-focused experience. It seemed that customer satisfaction was not a priority--making money came first. Basic common sense and courtesy were noticeably lacking, and the overall experience left us feeling frustrated and unappreciated as customers. Save your money and spend it somewhere that values your business and genuinely cares about the experience they provide. read more

Unfortunately our party of four arrived for lunch on a Monday afternoon and were completely ignored by every single staff member on duty! It was really strange as we stood in the front door area for 15 minutes and yet were never greeted or handed menus to look at. the restaurant had several open tables...so we left! Our friends brought us there because it's their neighborhood go-to and so we were looking forward to enjoying our time there. This was probably an anomaly looking at their reviews but still does indicate some additional staff training would be helpful. read more

Food was really good and customer service was good as well. I wish they had a few more short tables to give some people an easier time to sit if they can't reach the taller tables. read more

I have been to proof several times and each time it improves. As soon as the door opened, I was greeted with a big smile and prompt seating at a table. The place has a moody cool vibe, almost reminiscent of speakeasy. We were quickly approached by our friendly server with water. We capitalized on Happy hour and ordered the Whiskey Fries. They showed up in all their glutinous glory; fries slathered with whisky peppercorn gravy, cheddar cheese and caramelized onions. Each bite was scrumptious and decadent, though I wished the fries were cooked a tad more. My friend and I shared the Prime Rib dip and opted for the side salad. I had the ranch dressing, which was deliciously herbaceous and tasted homemade. Every shred of lettuce, carrot and tomato was fresh and assembled with care, the homemade croutons were a kiss of perfection. The dip sandwich had some delightfully crunchy but not too hard bread, with the thinly sliced prime rib, onions, cheese and the myriad of other magical flavors melting into a bite of heaven. I was almost disappointed that I split a plate with my friend! Definitely the best thing I've ever had there. We topped off the evening with beignets with a luscious berry sauce for dipping. I've never had beignets before and wasn't sure if they were supposed to be hard to cut in half. The powdered sugar covers everything on the table, but a nibble with that sauce is worth it all. They are chewy yet puffy, sweet yet not overly sweet. Only downside was that it took almost 30 minutes from order to hitting our table, but the server comped them without us asking due to the wait. Incredibly thoughtful, even though we never complained. Amazing service and food...can't wait to go back! read more

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We love this place. The food is always delicious. Especially like the pizzas and tacos. Just wish they had more beer options

I have nothing but good things to say about this business. From the food to the waitstaff, we have been happy every time. We've been here for brunch, lunch and dinner. I definitely recommend the Brussels Sprout appetizer. Idaho Melt and Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich are fantastic. Tried the Sunday Night Pasta our last visit. Great pasta dish. Really enjoyed the variety of meat. Bee Sting and Taco Pizza definitely worth trying! Brunch favorite is the Smoked Brisket & Sweet Potato Hash. read more

Proof Craft Kitchen and Cocktails - Sunday Night Pasta - Pizza Near Me - Star, Idaho

We've been going to Proof since they opened and they never disappoint. Service is always top notch. Drinks are solid and tasty. Food is fresh, hot and delicious! My go to lately has been the house salad add avocado and blackened shrimp. It's so freaking good!!! Highly recommend spending you money at a locally owned establishment like this one. One of the Stars in Star!!! read more

Proof Craft Kitchen and Cocktails - Large house salad, add avocado and blacked shrimp tossed in their homemade ranch. - Pizza Near Me - Star, Idaho

This is a menu where truly everything sounded good. We started with the potato spring rolls and the truffle fries. Both were good but the truffle fries were a standout. I have to come back just to get them again, delicious! They are known for their pizzas, which did not disappoint. I tried the pesto chicken pizza and the honey ricotta pizza. Add some homemade ranch for the perfect touch. The service was great and even on a Friday night we didn't have to wait long for a table. read more

Proof Craft Kitchen and Cocktails - Pizza Near Me - Star, Idaho

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We have ordered from Proof before and it's always great but tonight we actually sat down! The place was lively with great music! The food was perfection. We started with the Brussels sprouts. YUM. I had the ahi salad which was refreshing and filling. Husband had the salmon sandwich with a salad and loved it. Lexi was our server and she was on point and sweet as can be. We can't wait to come back in! read more

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This is a great place where you're cordially invited in and service is superb. Great food. Great ambience. I particularly like sitting around the fire pit. Opportunity to meet new people and an overall good experience. read more

Had lunch here with a friend, sat on the patio. It was a great dining experience, food and service were amazing. We will definitely be back!

We have been to proof many times and it's great! Their happy hour is m-f 3-6 and they have certain foods and drinks that are pretty drastically discounted! We have never had anything here (so far) that we didn't like. Drinks are always made with care and look beautiful. In my honest opinion...the food is a bit over priced for the location but totally worth it on happy hour. We have eaten not on happy hour many times and always enjoyed the food, but it is a higher end food establishment. The staff is amazing and always accommodating. There is tons of seating and so far we have never had to wait. Decent sized bar top and would totally come here just to work on my laptop and hang out. read more

Proof Craft Kitchen and Cocktails - Happy hour menu - Pizza Near Me - Star, Idaho

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Visited while on vacation. Came thru Boise again and I had to have more. The cocktails are delightful and the happy hour menu offers delicious options. I'll be back as much as possible. read more

The burger is delicious full of flavor and and hands down probably the best burger I've had. Most definitely recommend

Very nice veteran owned establishment, great food, drinks, and atmosphere, highly recommended if you're in the area

The only reason I'm not giving 5 stars is because the chairs are super uncomfortable. They're the metal stools/ chairs that look industrial-modern but are not comfy. On the bright side, our server was great and attentive! The ambience is nice, kind of casual or dressy casual. Plenty of parking in a large plaza. The food was delicious! Everything we had was on point. We are absolutely coming back. read more

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SO GOOD. Such a comprehensive menu, GREAT vibes, great service. Will be back :) So nice to have a place like this in Star!

today, the customer was wrong granted, i was so tired that 3 tacos on my plate confused me... my brain was not computing that LUNCH does not mean dinner however, i am still confused how 2 tacos are 10$ and 3 tacos are 16+$ no matter the time of day served, its only 1 more taco and not some dinner meal. It was tasty though, my doggo enjoyed the 3rd taco waitress was a doll, and even during my momentary 'confused karen' DERP, management was kind this is a cool spot! read more

First time here, 1,000% coming back. Waitress did a wonderful job, wish I remembered her name. Got a couple happy hour drinks and a lot of happy hour appetizers. They were all delicious and we didn't leave anything behind. The loaded potato spring rolls were amazing. Wings were delicious, a little on the smaller side but you get plenty. Cauliflower had a nice flavor and the homemade roll with lemon arugula pesto and balsamic is devine. Really really really good bang for your buck especially happy hour. Take advantage of it! And tip generously read more

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We have been impressed with the consistency Proof brings and the ever changing menu. Of late, we have had the Sunday Sauce pasta dish a # of times. Although I miss the mushrooms, this dish is packed with flavors from the various meat proteins (sausage, meatballs, filet). It has a nice spicy tomato sauce. When I dont want to cook but want a homey italian dish, this is the best, and we have had it to go a # of times. Service is always prompt, it is hot, and we usually have leftovers. On two occasions, we have been in for lunch. My husband loves the fried chicken dinner with mashed potatoes. I am a sucker for their fish and chips. Lots of tender fish wrapped in a beer batter served with plenty of fries. I now have my go-to for fish and chips. Thanks, Proof, for always refining and making this hometown favorite a place we are proud of. read more

Proof is one of the best happy hours around! Their food and drink options are always stellar. The food is very consistent and tastes of very high quality. There is a cute patio, and indoor seating as well. Staff is always kind and patient, with good suggestions. read more

Went on a Friday night on a whim. Very fortunate to get seated right away. Very busy place but the service was very attentive. Menu had some very interesting and unique offerings. The food was excellent at good value. Will go again when in the Star area. read more

Great food great cocktails. The server's were awesome and very friendly. Great outdoor seating and ambiance. read more

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My family just went to proof today and it was honestly a great experience! The restaurant is a slightly smaller building with a great mix of indoor and outdoor seating options. We were sat very quickly and the server promptly brought us waters and asked if we wanted other drinks. Overall she was a great waiter and the service was good overall. We got the Sunday night pasta, Supremo pizza and Fried Chicken Sandwich. My sandwich was so delicious and perfectly cooked and seasoned. The pizza was good but had almost too much cheese. Still a good pizza though that was fairly sized. The tables also had little anti fly devices on the tables which was nice. Overall a great experience and good food! read more

Proof Craft Kitchen and Cocktails - The Supremo pizza, Sunday night pasta and Fried chicken Sandwhich - Pizza Near Me - Star, Idaho

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