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    Starlite Cafe

    3.9 (66 reviews)
    InexpensiveCafes, Steakhouses, American
    Open 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    STARLITE CAFE ATMOSPHERE

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    Quiet
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Leah T.

    What a fun popping place super friendly and the cheese cake is delicious nice to just relax and hang out everyone so super friendly

    What a disappointment. Their "famous Reuben melt" sandwich, made with house-made corned beef, was terrible. The meat was cut thick and was extremely tough and chewy. At one point I had to open up the sandwich to see if there was even any sauerkraut inside. There was, but not enough to even taste it. The bread, a marbled rye, was very good. Just everything else was bad. The fries had zero color to them and were so underdone it was ridiculous. Even their pie left a lot to be desired. The filling was just OK, but look at that underdone crust. The only good thing I can say about this place is that my waitress was cheery and attentive. Good job there.

    SO CUTE!
    Bre F.

    The best thing about the Starlite Cafe is the farmhouse local hole in the wall vibe with the oldies but goodies playing on the satellite radio. Not to mention the AMAZING homemade pies! The food was very typical cafe food, and the prices were a little high. 4 out of 5 $$$$. 40$ for 2 meals. Good size proposition. Don't forget about the cozy hometown feel!

    Scott P.

    Roadside diner which is "seemingly" in the middle of nowhere...... One of the best burgers I've ever had (rodeo burger)..... Served promptly with a smile and cooked perfectly. What a "find" the Starlite Cafe is ...... You won't be sorry you stopped in. Parking lot filled with locals eating at this terrific restaurant. Great product, fair prices, nice prompt and pleasant service.... In a bit of a "tired" diner setting perhaps, but don't let that stop you.

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    Very good diner food. The tuna melt is not traditional but delicious. The soup was fantastic. Fries and tots typical. Friendly and quick

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    This was a great little stop on our road trip. The food was good and the service was excellent! We will definitely be stopping again.

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    El Kamaron - Shrimp tacos

    El Kamaron

    4.5(44 reviews)
    16.9 mi

    What a cute place to find in the sleepy Saturday night town of Payette!…read more Downtown Payette is what Caldwell once looked like before investors went in and built more businesses. The streets are dark and very few places are open and that makes me sad because this could be such an adorable old town downtown vibe for locals! So don't miss this restaurant towards the end of Main Street and then hop across the street to Hammer Time for family fun with axe throwing! El Kamaron has done a great job with their interior decor, seating layout, has a full bar, and an extensive menu that includes quite a bit of seafood options! It's the Torres Mariscos that sold me on trying this place and it didn't disappoint! This is a menu item that you'd see regularly in a beach town in Mexico like in Nayarit, MX! It was loaded with shrimp, octopus, and crab. I was so excited to just eat the meats that I didn't even want crackers or chips. Just let me feast on the meats with the avocado, cucumber, onion and tomato and I'm in heaven! I'll be back for this item alone! I also ordered a holiday specialty drink called the cranberry Paloma and I loved it. It was beautifully presented with a dehydrated orange slice and floating cranberries with a Chamoy and Tajin rim. I tossed my straw to the side so I could enjoy each sip with the rim! The staff ate so lovely and friendly with smiles and always ask how you're doing and if you need anything! You order at the table but pay at the bar counter closest to the door. There were two birthday celebrations going on and each birthday baby (adults in their 60's) received a cute colorful shot in a champagne flute and the entire restaurant sang to them. It was an enjoyable experience!

    My wife and I came in about a 1/2 hour before they closed and asked if we could still order as I…read moreknew they were probably getting their kitchen ready to close. I was told "of course, we are open until 9:00. We received great service, tasty fresh cooked food and never was made to feel rushed to get finished. They know how to run a restaurant! We definitely will be back and recommend this place highly.

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    Burrito, rice and beans.

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    Mackey's Steakhouse & Pub - Turkey Melt

    Mackey's Steakhouse & Pub

    4.1(265 reviews)
    14.4 mi
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    May 10, 2026 was our second time Dining at Mackey's, arriving late. Last time we got in just before…read morethe dining room locked up. Tonight, as Sweet D touched the handle, the door was locked. But...the basement bar keeps the grill open until 1 a.m. Service was excellent, polite, friendly, helpful. They have a good Non-Alcoholic beer selection. We each got a Guinness NA. We ordered a steak sandwich with tater tos, adding a side salad. The tots were crispy golden. The salad was fresh, crouton-y with fresh tiny tomatoes, cucumber and grated cheeses. The sandwich pickle slice was crispy, the sandwich good. Will we return? Next time we visit Ontario before 8 p.m.

    Listen ya mugs, I've been ta dis joint more times then Carter's got liver pills and dis is very…read moregood grub! I was there again today. I told em' I should get a free hat much as I tell my pals ta go eat in da joint. The babe waiting on us couldn't do it .. don't matter I'll eat here when I pass thru Ontario anyhow. The Irish Red ain't bad if yas has a driver. (It's way way good!) But on the side a this and almost as important as da food is the servers here. Never been one that was anything less than absolutely professional, got my order right and was cordial and warm. Every dang time! This is no bunk. I am happy to part with some a my cabbage here. If yer drifting through Ontario Oregon it's duck soup to pull the ol' boiler off the hiway for an hour or so, gas up, and fill yer ownself up at Mackey's at the same time. I never had anything I didn't like off the menu. Look around when yer in dis joint. Might see Hammer and a couple of his brothers sucking down a lil' grub, you nevah know. Even if yas don't there's good folks here and good company. OK, I'm done chinning.

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    Inside Irish decor

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    Cowboy’s Bar and Grill

    Cowboy’s Bar and Grill

    3.2(67 reviews)
    15.0 mi

    I got there at 3:50 pm. Ten minutes before lunch was over. And during their happy hour (several…read moremeals as well as drinks to choose from). The Sirloin with 2 sides is only around $13 compared with almost double that on the dinner menu. Good specials on drinks too. Summer took great care of me. She's excellent. Even though baked potatoes aren't supposed to be ready that early she got me one. I got the lunch rib plate, which is a huge beef rib (although a little smaller than it used to be). It was mostly meat and not much fat. Way too much for me to eat, it provided lunch the next day as well. I brought home a burger to my wife, which was also cooked perfectly. It's a fun old-fashioned place to go to. Lots of animal heads on the walls and cowboy type things. This is in the old Sizzler right off the freeway and just into Oregon. They are owned by the same people as Indian Creek steak in Caldwell. Happy hour and lunch prices are very good, dinner prices can easily be $50 or more. their happy hour runs until 6 o'clock every day, which is great.

    Menu prices for lunch are the same for dinner - HIGH. $50 for a steak? Eek…read more I went for a quick lunch but the menu was so limited that that alone was a disappointment. I just can't justify spending the money on a previous Sizzler environment. It's not fit for a "quick lunch" type of place. My opinion is that it just feels like they're struggling so they need to charge high to cover losses. I'd suggest building more menu items, at smaller portions to suit more palates and needs. Like maybe lunch specials. I know prices everywhere are just high in general, and eating out nowadays is a luxury, and I totally get they need to cover their costs as well, but sometimes you're willing to spend it when the environment is lovely and the food is great. This restaurant was not a place that I was pleased in spending this much for lunch. Most reasonable priced item was a nearly $20 burger that was definitely not worth the money. The fries are fresh cut but are just not great - flimsy fries do not excite me. The lunch menu selection in general is dismal. I just kept looking at the menu, hoping something would entice me but it's really just a steak or a burger option. Or chicken strips. Not many options, not many price points. The interior is a little sad too. It just doesn't feel like a nice place. I pulled up and assumed they were closed. The door that faces where you pull up is a closed side door, so you gotta walk around a smidge. Just wasn't inviting. The service was excellent and friendly and attentive. The servers and service are keeping it all together for sure.

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    Cowboy’s Bar and Grill
    Cowboy’s Bar and Grill

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