We certainly enjoyed our evening at Rare. Parking was a breeze and the location was in a real…read moresimple location to find and the restaurant is decorated nicely. Seated nearly instantly and our server was cordial. Ordered a filet for dinner and it was cooked precisely how I ordered it. Certainly give this a 4 star for flavor and plating presentation. Ordered a hot stone appetizer of tuna and wagyu to get the meal started and this is where I got a little stuck. It looked like quartz or granite and my proteins got stuck to it, which was a bit of a miss for the price. This needs to be a hot rock, consider a change here, otherwise this app is going to suffer. Nice restaurant and look forward to another visit but won't be ordering this app again.

A little far from us but a really good meal!…read more We live about 45 minutes from Star so getting to Rare Steakhouse was a bit of a drive but it was so yummy! The funny thing is, we were actually on the other end of the street for dessert and decided we needed something savory for dinner (not just ice cream). So, we wandered on over to Rare Steakhouse. The atmosphere is somehow both very laid back and Idaho-upscale. If you know, you know. The staff was incredibly friendly and we were tucked into a corner where we could watch the Boise State game on TV. No major appetizers on this trip but I did ask for my clam chowder to come out first. And ya'll...this is the best clam chowder I've had in the area. I honestly was not expecting to like it as much as I did. Highly recommend! My husband and I shared the prime rib and it was also very tasty--and a good cut, too! Easily enough for both of us with a few yummy potato sides. The only reason for knocking it down a star... The water was kind of weird. Our waitress assured us it was triple-filtered but it had an off-putting taste to me. If we're ever in the area again, I'd honestly probably bring a water bottle. Nonetheless, the food was the star and that's the most important thing.

Update: Came here for the second time. It's been about a year. What took so long? Our daughter was…read morewith 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.

This didn't quite meet my expectations based on what I had heard about Proof. We went for our…read moreanniversary, 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.

Food is delicious! Service is amazing every time. The door to the kitchen looks like it has not…read morebeen washed EVER - makes you wonder how often anything is cleaned. For goodness sakes clean up the inside.

My husband and I made our way to Star today to run a couple errands. We were both starving so I…read moresuggested going to Star Country Cafe for Brunch. This joint has been on my to go list so today was the perfect day too try it out! It was about 1 when we made our way there and we were hoping that the breakfast/brunch rush had kind of slowed down. There was a table ahead of us. My husband and I decided to sit at the bar since therewere a couple spots open. We wanted to save the table for a family that needed more room. And we actually like sitting at the bar. We sat ourselves and kinda of waited for sone service. It was very busy still so it took a minute for someone to help us. No problem, my husband and I just chilled till someone got to us. We finally got coffee and juice started while we were looking over the menu. The gal that got my coffee was sweet. She got me fresh creamer and sweetner packets so I didn't have to use the communal packets. I appreciate how understanding she was about my requests and my want to protect my new kidney. The menu has a lot of options which was great! Everything sounded tasty since we were so hungry! My husband grabbed the 2 biscuits and gravy meal with 2 eggs. I got the Tomlet with some spinach added without the hashbrowns and toast. Our food came out fast and hot! It all looked so good. My omelet had hamburger, olives, onions, cheese, jalapenos and fresh spinach. It was just what I wanted! I added sour cream and salsa to that baby, it was so good! My husband's biscuits and gravy were massive! The best homemade biscuits and gravy we ever had came from a gas station in Athens, Ga. These biscuits and gravy were busy as good! They are the best we have had in town! The biscuits were fluffy and airy, not too dense. The gravy was savory and rich. I don't know what kind of sausage they used but it was really good! Sausage gravy is a 50/50 for us but this gravy was killer! Everything was so fantastic! We ate every bite of our food and didn't regret it one bit! I appreciate the small, hometown feel of this restaurant. Servers knowing their guests by their first names. The prices were reasonable. The coffee was hot and my cup was always filled. The food was killer good! Our service was great. This joint is a little further than our normal brunch joints but they are so worth the drive! I look foward to coming back and having another great meal! And having one of them massive cinnamon rolls will be a must as well!

Great food with large portions. Always had a great time at Janet's. Their desserts are great as…read morewell.

Grabbed brunch here with my sister, and we were very pleased with our visit! The atmosphere is laid…read moreback, a cozy suburban breakfast joint. Nothing too fancy, but not dive-y either. Our waitress was friendly and kept our coffee mugs full. The menu had lots of good breakfast and lunch options whether you're in the mood for sweet or savory, classic or creative. We ended up splitting two entrees -- a Greek omelette and cinnamon roll French toast. Servings were huge! the omelette came with a muffin, which we had to take home, but we were able to power through and eat the rest. Definitely a good place to keep in mind for a nice breakfast!

Great go to spot for breakfast/brunch. I have been here several times when in the area visiting…read morefamily and it never disappoints. This time we ordered Ranchero Skillet, Chilaquiles bowl, and regular french toast. All the food was great! Can't wait to try something new at my next visit!

Update: My wife and I decided to give the Meridian BY another try. It is Monday, President's Day…read more We came about 11 am. The place was very crowded. As I mentioned previously, I was a patron of the flagship BY in Pacific Beach, having grown up and spent most of my life in San Diego. We were sat at a booth right away, which we liked. Our server, Tyler, was a very friendly guy. He was also very busy. He was covering tables all over the restaurant. He took our order, and had to come back later to tell us what we already knew: our food was taking longer than usual to come out. My wife had her usual eggs, bacon, hashbrowns, and toast. You can't go too wrong with that. I ordered the chorizo and eggs with corn tortillas. The chorizo seemed to be in chunks within the eggs, so that you could get a bit of eggs with no chorizo. I like mine mixed up well in the eggs, and that is what I'm used to. The Mexican rice was dry but the refried beans were good. The corn tortillas seemed like raw tortillas barely steamed and only lukewarm. Not appetizing. So, kudos to Tyler for being a nice and hardworking guy. Otherwise, this BY does not remind me of my experiences in the San Diego locations. The food is not impressive and as I said in my previous review, there are so many other cool places to enjoy breakfast in the Treasure Valley.

Love the bartenders drink recommendations, the food is fabulous and reasonably priced. I'm a big…read morefan of the darker atmosphere and general vibe. I hope to see more locations towards northern Idaho in the future! You can start with Couer d'Alene ;)

Update: Even before we actually moved to the Treasure Valley, we have been coming to The Tavern. We…read morehave been here now for nearly two years, and we came here today, Friday, for an early dinner. It was not crowded, and we were seated right away. For some reason, we were seated in a corner booth near the bathrooms, while other customers were seated elsewhere in the restaurant. We didn't mind, however, because it was nice and quiet. And, for me, convenient. My wife had the Sirloin Salad, and I had the Ahi Poke Salad. My wife said that her meat was cooked the way she likes it, and the rest of the ingredients were delicious. For me, the ahi, sesame vinaigrette dressing, wonton strips, onions, and greens were very good. The food is always good at The Tavern. And, the prices are reasonable. Unlike our past experiences, the service this time around was not up to our usual. Our server, Hannah C., seemed in a rush and impatient. Though she told us to ask her if we had questions, I didn't find her responses to be pleasant. The first dish my wife was interested in had Boursin cheese. My wife had not heard of it, and she cannot eat a lot of cheese. She preferred something milder, like mozarella. When she inquired of Hannah, the reply was terse. "We don't have mozarella." "Do you have another milder cheese?" "Like what?" Not in a nice way, and not professional, in my opinion. And, she was loud. We waited longer than usual for our food, and when Hannah brought it, she just dropped the plates and split. To her credit, she did check in on us once during our meal. Now I don't know what kind of day Hannah was having. Maybe not so good. I don't know what kind of person she is, and I'll give her the benefit of the doubt that she is a nice woman. Hopefully she is not like how she was with us to all of her customers. I'm a 20% tipper. For her, it was 18%. I wasn't given a choice, but I would have gone down to 15%.

The problem is solved. $ 600,000 is owed over various locations around the valley. Employees…read morelocked out. Liens and court cases mounting. Lots of hype, but never operated correctly.

I've been to the location on Overland, and it was fantastic. The Linder location, not so much…read more Waited for about 5min to even be seated. The front desk and my table had a fly problem. They were out of the ribeye french dip, so ordered the Whiskey Short. It was greasy AF. The bun super greasy, the meat/cheese was dripping. I couldn't eat much of it. The short rib meant also had a good bit of membrane included that was hard to eat and basically unpalatable. I feel let down from my previous experience at the Overland location. I went to that location, only to drive across town to this location to be disappointed. I thought it would be worth my drive, but it wasn't. Not sure if I will trek across town for this again. Sad...

Waffle Love, Meridian ID, is still one of my favorite places. I often place an order to pick up…read more The food is always hot and delicious and the staff is so friendly and helpful. My go to's are the Breakfast Sammy and the Banana Cream Pie (chocolate filled waffle with bananas and whipped cream on top), I usually sub strawberries. MMMM! I recently tried the Pumpkin Pie waffle and it was incredibly delicious also. I've tried a few things and honestly, never been disappointed. Thank you all, so glad you are here and nearby!

My son actually was the one to order this and have it delivered to the house. Just in time for…read morelunch. I will definitely go back to try different dishes. It was very tasty. Nothing else needed. Just scrumptious.

Great spot we stumbled upon for an early dinner. Full bar, great menu, and incredible service!…read more Small but mighty restaurant in my opinion, very quaint and homey with incredible flavors . We had a burger, some fried shrimp, and a bowl of chowder. All were delicious and worth a trip back. Love the bar service and enjoyed the surroundings. Everyone should stop in for a quick bite or drink. We'll be back for brunch soon!

Danielle was our server. She is awesome, she gave us feedback on the menu while we were ordering…read more Service was excellent and the food was outstanding. I had the pork chop and my wife had the steak. Both were cooked perfectly, tender and tasty. The side dishes were also cooked perfectly- not overcooked and flavorful. If you are looking for a great meal, stop in at Grants Neighborhood Grill and enjoy.

Great food. Great prices. Friendly staff. Love Express Cafe for breakfast. Big portions at a really…read moredecent price.

Express Cafe will always have a tender spot in my heart. I have so many fond memories of this…read morejoint. Many breakfasts have been eaten here when my daughter was little. Many mother's day outings here with my daughter before I worked my 13 hour shift serving other moms. It will forever hold the best memories for me. It has been close to 9 years since I have eaten here. Moving towards the north end created a big distance between us. But I was in the area with my neice today so we stopped in for breakfast. There's no other place in Meridian that I'd rather eat breakfast at! I remember this joint when the old owners owned it. It honestly was run down, old and dated. Your typical greasy spoon. My friend, Bob, took it over about 10 years ago and has totally given it the face lift it needed. It's brighter, cleaner and welcoming. I love the fresh flowers with our beautiful country's flag by the front door. I love the flowers painted on the windows too, it gives it such a fun appearance. I love the bright white building with the black trim. I love the bright lines in the parking lot. It's been revamped outside and it's gorgeous. Inside of the venue has had work done as well. The drapes were red, white and blue to go with the 4th of July. I love that they decorated for America's birthday. I'm sure they change it through the different holidays. The lighting is brighter. The decor is simple and fun. It just looks cleaner and fresh inside. It's not the old greasy spoon it used to be. My neice and I decided to sit at the bar, that's where my daughter and I used to eat at all the time. Kaitlyn greeted us and got our drinks started. I got hot coffee and my neice got an orange juice. I appreciate the creamer they had neatly placed by the condiments. It was nice not to have them just thrown in a bowl. Little details like that are fantastic. After breezing over the menu, we got our food placed with Kaitlyn. I got the popeye omelet with only 2 eggs instead of 3, cheddar instead of Swiss with no onions or mushrooms. I got fruit instead of bread and potatoes. My neice got the Belgian waffle with strawberries and whipped cream on top with a side of hashbrowns. My omelet was cooked perfectly. It had a generous amount of spinach. We know spinach shrinks really bad when it's cooked and vanishes. You can tell they didn't hold back with the spinach. The cheese was nice and melty in the middle. Even though I asked for my omelet to be 1 egg shy of it's normal 3, I only ate half. It was a hearty omelet. My fruit was ok. It wasn't fresh fruit but I didn't mind. I ate a much as I could. My neice polished half of her huge waffle. It looked tasty with the berries and whipped cream. The side of hashbrowns was no joke. It was such a huge portion! We ate about a third of it and took the rest home to enjoy later. My friend, Bob has done such an amazing job making this place his own. Express Cafe will always be one of Meridian's best breakfast joints. The amount of years it's been around speaks for itself. I'm so proud of Bob and all that he's done. The food was good today. Service from Kaitlyn was fantastic! I'm just sad that it took my close to 9 years to come back. That's going to change and I look forward to having Express Cafe be a part of my day sometime soon. I won't allow another 9 years to pass by.