Choate's Family Diner

Excellent quick and friendly service, good food, huge burgers, homemade potato chips. Looks like…read moreit used to be a Pizza Hut but had fun and eclectic decoration on the inside.

We ordered the Fat Clarence Fries to start and let me tell you that's a meal for at least two in…read moreitself!!! Delicious! Fiancé ordered the Diamondfield burger with Tots and I had the Diamondfield burger salad with Thousand Island dressing on the side. Sooo good!! Could only eat half because I was so full on the fries ;) Fast & friendly service - fun decor made it a nice relaxing atmosphere.

Coors

Bacon cheeseburger

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Maui Burger Special, Manly Bacon, Grilled Onions, Pepper Jack Cheese, Special Sauce & Extra Crispy Fries With Fries Sauce.

La Cierrita

4.6(12 reviews)

0.7 mi

We only ordered tacos as we were short on time, but this place has potential. The dining room is…read morenice, clean, and decorated. The menu, as you can see, is ample. Flavor profiles were on point for the proteins...probably one of the better al pastor that I've had here in the Magic Valley. The temp / cook on the meats was a bit over, but I overlooked it because of the flavors. I also appreciate they cooked the rawness out of the tortillas, gave more than a micro-lime and loaded them with meat for the size...bonus points for a grilled jalapeño. We will return to try their seafood as the waitress explained that's their most successful line from their menu. Worth a try!

La CIERRITA Is Delicious And Excellent Price For Lots Of Food, Definitely Worth Going To Both…read moreLocations One In Jerome & The Other In Wendell.

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Scooter's Chillin'-N-Grillin'

4.7(463 reviews)

12.0 mi

We hesitated a bit when we walked in. The doors (both front and back) look like industrial doors…read more The interior is dark - dark walls and lighting. But! We were seated right away. Service was friendly and quick! I had the adult mac 'n cheese with brisket and man was it good! My husband had the Cuban slugger and he thoroughly enjoyed it! Don't let "appearances" fool you! Definitely stop here for some good food!

Good stop to have a burger and fries. I recommend the Garlic Parmesan Friesssss. so good. Will come…read moreback if I ever drive through the area!

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Cuban slugger

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Main Street Custom Cutting & Grill

5.0(8 reviews)

0.4 mi

The food was very good and tasty! Service was fast and friendly. The restaurant was clean and well…read moremaintained. I had no idea this place existed but would highly recommend for a quick lunch. I know I'll be back.

The best! I am from out of town and always will eat here when passing through! All te way from TN…read moreto ID!!! My favorite spot!!

Love the new look!

Mushroom Swiss burger

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Reuben with 2 types of cheese

The 208 Bar And Grill

3.6(17 reviews)

0.2 mi

We sat outside and enjoyed the nice weather, which made for a really pleasant atmosphere. They also…read morehave a stage with live entertainment, which adds a fun touch to the experience. One thing to note is that the menu seems incomplete and doesn't list everything they offer, so it's definitely worth asking the staff about additional options or specials. The food itself was very good overall. The buns were excellent, and the meat and toppings tasted fresh and well-prepared. The aioli on the club sandwich was especially flavorful. The onion rings and tater tots were both crispy and fresh, which made the sides just as enjoyable as the main meal. For dessert, the molten lava cake was warm and a perfect way to end the meal. The only downside was the water, which had a strange aftertaste--almost like it had been mixed with lemonade from the fountain. Aside from that, we had a great experience overall.

Good Food, Very Clean Restaurant, I Would Go Back If They Had Some Gluten Free Options For My Bride.read more

Interior

Chicken bacon flatbread and Theo the Scottie.

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Idaho Joes

4.1(284 reviews)

11.0 mi

We were in the area for a weekend road trip, and I found Idaho Joes just down the street from our…read morehotel. Our group had a large variety of food from the Navajo taco, salad, soup and the go-to chicken tenders. Everything was delicious! Our service was great, and it was a great small town atmosphere. We'll definitely go again if we happen to be in Twin Falls.

My husband would give them 5 stars. He loved his two pork chop meal, with a huge baked potato,…read moremaple-fried apples and garlic toast. I got one of the specials that came with a piece of pie--the campfire steak, with broccoli and carrots, side salad, and cornbread. I didn't enjoy my steak at all, although the mushrooms and onions on top were good. The steak was tough. The veggies were good, as well as the cornbread. Our server was friendly and checked on us regularly. The restaurant itself is good sized with tables and booths in a couple of rooms. The sour lemon pie was excellent to end our meal.

Raisin sour cream pie

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Very easy to see and inviting

Elevation 486

4.2(805 reviews)

9.0 mi

Was looking for something light tonight. I went with the Ultimate Spinach Salad with Chicken and a…read morebowl of Tomato Basil Bisque Soup. It was the perfect meal. Service was excellent and Dylan was great. The restaurant is a great location overlooking the cliff. Seating options are inside or outside on the patio.

While the service team and atmosphere do a stellar job setting the stage, the kitchen fails to…read moredeliver where it matters most. It's tough to justify the high prices when the food itself is so bland and disappointing. I won't be returning. All 4 party members had horrible entrée meals. Two filet mignon steaks with zero seasoning The New York strip that should not be on the menu

Interior

Grilled Shrimp Tacos

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Sauvignon blanc

Milner’s Gate

4.2(200 reviews)

11.9 mi

First off, I came for a late lunch/snack and a beer. I had tried their Hefeweizen at another…read moreestablishment and enjoyed it, but the Golden Girl is really great. Second the tempura cauliflower with the hot honey coating is something to come back for in the future. The cauliflower coating stayed crispy even towards the end, and the flavor was sweet and spicy in a good a perfect amount for myself (which I wanted a little heat and not too sweet). I would come back here for another try at the food and beer. I almost forgot, service was great. I sat at the bar and had just the right amount of attention and conversation. Loved the knowledge shared about the tempura cauliflower dish as well as the different beers. The interior was nice and just cool enough to cool you down without freezing you out. Nice place, would return.

Saw this on yelp & decided to stop by. Really nice place with a large selection of food, cocktails…read more& beers. I had a flight of beers & the prime rib sandwich, which was delicious & huge. The beers are solid, I cant say anything stood out. My server was Brooklyn who, though really busy, took the time to answer all my questions. The place was busy & it was a Tuesday, so I can imagine what its like on the weekend. Really good experience & worth going to for the drinks, the great food & the gorgeous wait staff...

Salmon

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Jakers Bar and Grill

3.8(392 reviews)

9.8 mi

Really good French dip in Twin Falls. The beef was tender, the bread held up well and the fries…read morecame out hot and crispy. The only weak point was the au jus, which was a little flat compared with the rest of the plate. I paired it with a Koto Brewing Double IPA, brewed locally in Twin Falls, and that was easily the right move. Strong, hoppy and a great match with the sandwich. Solid spot for French dip, craft beer and casual food in Twin Falls.

We actually eat at Jakers quite often! I Moved here about 2 years ago and have always been…read moreimpressed with their food and their service! I'm a lover of the billion dollar salad.. and now they have their soup n salad bar so that's a nice switch occasionally. I also love their salmon! My husband loves the prime rib French dip and my daughter gets the alfredo and loves it, it's a large serving! Always end up taking home leftovers The atmosphere is very modern and family oriented. The wait staff is always kind and helpful when asking for recommendations. The restaurant is Not too loud, but just all around an enjoyable atmosphere. Highly recommend Jakers!

Rolls and honey butter

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Honker's Storage

4.9(8 reviews)

2.1 mi

Truck stop, convenience store, gas station, burger and grill…read more Had teriyaki chicken sandwich. Wife had gut buster. Man it was good! Had Applebee's last night, was not nearly as good as this food. Places have ups and downs so who knows, but I will stop here again before a TA or whatever...

Stopped while traveling through. Excellent burgers and fries. Clean restaurant and great service!!read more

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Brandon S.

Elite 26

129

3 years ago

I recently visited Choate's for a quick bite. Let me start by saying, their Dr. Pepper Marshmallow milkshake are nothing short of heavenly. Creamy, rich, and utterly indulgent, they're the kind that dreams are made of. Seriously, if you're a milkshake aficionado like myself, this place is worth a visit for that alone. However, when it comes to the food, I must admit I was slightly underwhelmed. It's not that the dishes were bad per se, but they just didn't quite live up to the hype set by the milkshake. The chicken tenders and the fingers steaks were decent, but lacked that wow factor, and the tater tots were a tad too oily for my liking. It was just frozen food items and I do not believe they were home made. Next time I would try the burgers which looked pretty good. That being said, the service was friendly and the ambiance was pleasant enough for a casual meal. And did I mention the milkshake? Trust me, that alone almost makes up for the average food. So if you're craving a sweet treat, definitely swing by for one of their divine milkshakes. Just maybe temper your expectations when it comes to the food. read more

Ruth F.

9 years ago

I've eaten at Choate's for 14 years when a client took me there to eat breakfast, Hank is so right about the service, pepole & the atmosphere just got home town feel. Ron come around and says hello to everyone, and now his son does the same in the evenings, so give them taste buds something to talk about Blessings read more

Ciara B.

13 years ago

I love the food and services. ... it's a great family that owns that place.... my kids love how they are treated as and adult, they love to do there own order..... thank you read more

Wendee G.

10 years ago

The food and the service are excellent! I've been there twice and both time I was very pleased.

Brandi O.

4 years ago

Small little family place, home cooked good, friendly service. Great place for a quick lunch

Jeffrey B.

8 years ago

Great food, great service.... I recommend the biscuits and gravy!

Joe L.

13 years ago

Excellent service. Good food. Great prices.

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