Came in Saturday night with a friend and the first thing the bartender says is, "can I see your…read moreID." I am over 40, but ok. Then I asked if I could see the food menu when I was informed that the kitchen had already closed. I specifically came here for food, so I was disappointed. The website did not mention what time the kitchen closed, but it was really nice to watch the bartender eat. We were never handed a menu as to what they had on tap. We each had one drink and left. It didn't seam friendly, so I doubt I will ever be back.

The only place I went to twice in Meridian. Service, food, drinks, atmosphere is all 5 stars…read more Potstickers were the perfects Mount of crisp and poet gooey inside with string flavors. Mango dango roll was so fresh. The bell pepper in the roll adds to the crispness and the mango was the perfect sweetness to counter balance the pepper. Edamame came hot warm. We each had the jewel martini which is a huckleberry flavored martini with a sugar rim. Yum. Bathroom was clean. Do yourself a favor and be sure to look up when you go to the bathroom.

Super nice team that works here! So friendly and talkative…read moreand supportive of finding you your perfect beer based on your tastes! So knowledgable! I tried a couple porters and loved them! I can't wait to go back for Thursday night bingo and to bring my Pup. They're dog friendly inside the establishment too!! They have board games and TVs and snacks like pizza, ice cream and bagged chips, as well as dog treats The vibe is so chill. I went at the perfect time today because no one was there yet (they started creeping in closer 2). So I was able to chat it up and get comfortable, since I'm new to town and just now exploring out. This is a really great place!

This is a great brewery for a few reasons: the service is great, the beer is tasty and the beer is…read morereally good. Not to mention that they have great branding. First off, Matt is an excellent beertender. He immediately let me sample beers in the style that I liked with which is a great touch since I was able to discover what I liked best. Few breweries do this well and Matt had it down. They have a great selection of beers ranging from Hefe's to sours to double IPA's. They also have a great environment and are kid and dog friendly. And the overall experience here is great. I wanted to stay all day it was so comfy!

I have had beer from the Bruery before at their other location in California and it was quite…read moreimpressive then which was a few years ago. That trend still is solid and on course as I am going to come in with a very high score for the latest beer we had from this brewery at their Meridian location. The beer we had was a barleywine type which is a kind we don't often get but always enjoy when we do. The name of this particular beer was Shake and Date. The flavors to enjoy in this stronger ABV beer is Vanilla, Marshmallow and Dates. That is probably where the name comes in on that last flavor feature. The beer is sweet but more in a natural, evolved (mature) way and the beer is barrel aged so it's definitely going to pack a whallop. Another great beer from this brewery and it was great checking out this brewery location for the first time.

Service was 10/10! Such a great vibe! They let you sample if you have any doubts on what to order…read more We ordered the flight of 5 (4oz). Our favorite in order were: 1-Viaje 2-Frozen Grove: Orange Cream 3-Smooth Criminal 4- Midnight in Bruges 5- Relax Mango Now for the tacos- you will not regret the tacos.

Very up to date decor. Plenty of tables and an outdoor patio. 4 large TVs to enjoy sports on. A…read morehuge array of beers, some wines and other adult beverages on hand. I had a Schwartz beer, nice malt flavor with a slight nutty profile. 4.7 ABV and 26 IBUs. I also tried the Modest Freak, a session IPA. 4.7 ABV and 47 IBUs. Good hop nose and flavor. Nice job! Beertender was knowledgeable and friendly.

**updating my review based on my last 2 experiences- One…read morething that has really started to stand out here to me is their hospitality, it's truly second to none. I love coming in and being greeted by my first name, makes you feel like family right as you walk through the door. Watched a lovely experience yesterday. This lady walked in and sat at a table. I'm not sure what gave it away to the bartender but he walked from behind the counter to explain to her how they were set up; order at the bar, big beantz food truck is in the back. I thought it was pretty impressive (or they spot their regulars) that he knew she may need some help. This really is a great add to Downtown Meridian.

Very comfortable gastropub in original downtown Meridian. Large dining area with various types of…read moreseating makes this a very accommodating location. With its varied menu and delicious happy hour selection this place could be a favorite for a wide variety of the local population. Classy, welcoming with engaging staff. While the selections of taps are diverse and smart for diners, it is the kitchen that is the real star here. We tried the Happy Hour fare (3-5 pm). See the pics for details. We also tried the Kobe sliders, but they fell short of the Chicken Sliders with their tender, juicy cuts of breast. The lineup of drinks are on full display at the bar and with scannable menus. This is a solid place for bringing friends or family for a gathering - yes, like the name suggests "Common". If anyone in your group cannot find a drink and meal to their liking, then you need to replace that person from your social circle or family. 2 hour free parking directly behind the building makes this location much better than the downtown businesses in the liberal ghetto of Boise where they will soon tax the air you breathe. Here, the pricing will not require you to take out a second mortgage as the Boise elites would have you do for eating in their downtown. It is no surprise that more quality dining places are opening in cities like Eagle, Caldwell, Nampa and Meridian where Idahoans can enjoy life.

Location was clean and open. Kinda a sports vibe bar with the TVs. We got the steak fingers, which…read morewere okay. The pan seared salmon with mashed potatoes and asparagus was good after a little salt and pepper. Service was great. No issues here at all. Can't really comment on price since it was a business dinner that management covered. Overall it was just okay. Just the food was a bit lacking

Good Apple is what you call the definition of "your neighborhood bar," but without the feeling that…read moreif you're not a local you're not welcome (if that makes sense). We've been going here for a little over a year now and all of the staff is just so incredibly friendly. I mean I love being able to just walk in and ask "Andy what are we drinking?" And he knows exactly what hazy to get my husband and cider for me. They have a good amount of seating and when it gets a little busier they open up their event room for extra space. When it's nice out they also have outside seating. There is plenty of parking on the premise, even when it's been busy we've had no problem finding parking. They don't serve food, but you can order from uncle bobs in the same complex, pick it up and bring it over. They used to have a food truck that would park in the back but I haven't seen one in quite some time. During the week they also have events like live music, paint nights, etc. Definitely a great centrally located place in Meridian without always something good on tap!

Came last night with a girlfriend for music trivia night and the owner decided he would scold me…read morelike a child in front of a full bar of other patrons. His statement to me was, "you're on thin ice". I was like dang what did I do? He said to me, "you hit your vape and left trash at the end of the bar, I have a picture if you want to see it". I can admit to hitting my vape in there, but I did not see anything that said, "NO vaping" and I've hit my vape in there before. The first time that he told me, I never did it again, so it's not like I continued to defy him at all! A different friend and I had came maybe two weeks earlier and ordered pizza from Uncle Bob's and ate it while we played trivia. The gentleman that I was with said he would throw away the trash when we finished and I did not even take notice to where he put it or what he did with it. If the owner would have just mentioned it to me (instead of discussing his discretions with other patrons after I left), I would've apologized (which I did) and made sure that it didn't happen again. There are too many other options with friendlier staff in the area to ever step foot in this establishment again!!! There is a way to speak to people and not be a dick!

Great local bar with plenty to do inside to keep you busy. Sports on the TV's, 6-8 beers on tap,…read morefull bar, great food choices like quesadillas- my steak one was fabulous. I met some friends there for darts. Pool tables and music available too. Pitchers of beer available and social distancing ans masks are in place. No standing at the bar.

I have been coming to this bar for quiet a while now as it use to be busted shovel prior. This…read moreparticular bar is by far my favorite in downtown meridian compared to others around. Ages are usually 30+ inside this establishment. The inside has been completely redone with TV's, two pools table and dart board. The new flooring has added a great touch along with interior paint. Non smoking now compared to the last establishment. Music is always on and playing plenty of good tunes. The restrooms are clean and the owner has spent a lot of time and money on this place making it a fun, enjoyable time for locals and others that visit. The drink menu is well proportioned and there are plenty of well rounded good cocktails along with a good selection of beer. The food was great until the company left recently but there will be tacos coming very soon from a new company. During the riding season I have seen some motorcycles stop by and it is biker friendly. Respect to those that ride and have had some good times riding myself. Overall this place is kept clean and Managament does not let rift raft in is actually nice for once compared to other bars around. If your looking for a somewhat quiet place to enjoy some good company, this is the place to go!

Great food & staff was friendly. We were just in time for Kids & Teen Karaoke today @2pm, it was…read morepretty fun. My husband and I like how they involved kids for that, it's family oriented. I had a turkey club sandwich, which was good & my husband had a pull pork sandwich & he loved it, everything came together well. Spicy Maple-Rosemary Saloon nuts as an appetizer were great, not as spicy as you think. I don't like spicy but these were the good spicy kick. I forgot to take a picture of our food P.s. don't believe the negative reviews on here, we didn't experience anything bad. Give it a try. We also bought some stickers and my husband bought a hat.

I was in Boise because my company has a small office there. Decided to visit some friends in Eagle…read more They brought me to Old State Saloon for some light eats and drinks. Ambiance is kind of like a dive bar. Food was not the best and a bit overpriced. I tried the beef barbacoa tacos and pulled pork sandwich. The taco was okay, but the pulled pork was pretty dry even with the bbq sauce. Ordered an Old Fashioned drink with my meal. I always judge a bar by how they make the traditional drinks like Old Fashioned, mojitos, and Long Island ice tea to name a few. It was bad. Not sure how they got it bad. Too much bitters? Cheap alcohol? I don't know. The "highlight" of my night was an interaction with the bartender lady. After all the eating, my friends and I stuck around outside to chat. I decided to go back in to grab a beer.The Yakima Blend IPA caught my attention so I asked for that. I pay $13 for it. Bartender gives me my cash change. I leave a $5 bill as tip (on a $13 beer!). She takes it and asks, "That's it?" Too good for a 40% tip? My company keeps an unofficial list of must-try and stay-away-from hotels and restaurants near our offices in various states. Old State Saloon has been added to the stay-away-from list as of a week ago.

I came in the other day and asked for them to put the Laker game on one of the servers told me they…read morecouldn't then I asked my server Taylor to do it and he made it happen. He found the Laker game he went above me on one of the best servers I've ever had. I'm so glad he was my server thank you Taylor. I'll see you soon cause I'll definitely be coming back.

My visit was in Boise, Idaho. Service was spot on. Food -…read moreAWESOME!! COOL PLACE. Friendly staff. The best burger and fries I've ever had...hands down!! Love that the fries are cooked in tallow...healthier, crispy without being overcooked, not greasy. I had the steak burger- so so good and had a little spicy kick to it. Their burger patties are a healthy size and take up a lot of space in the bun so you aren't getting mostly bread. Definitely recommended and I will be back.

I got a the 3 cheese pizza. Meaning there are 3 different kinds of cheese but it tasted like it was…read moreonly the cheeses. I could hardly taste the sauce. I think that they should add more flavor to it instead focusing too much on the cheese. Other than that it was good. 4/5 would go back and order something else.

Every year in April after the MS Walk we come to the Yard House for lunch. The walk is at the park…read moreright behind the Village. This year wasn't any different. We finished our walk and made our way to the restaurant. This will be our 6th year having lunch here. Trying to keep our traditions alive. As a courtesy, we called the day before to let management know that they will be expecting a party of 20. This joint charges 30 bucks per person for reservations as a deposit. 30 bucks?!? It's quite humorous really, 30 dollar deposit is more than a majority of their meals they charge. The manager on duty last year told us to call to let them know for a heads up but not necessarily make a reservation. And of course that manager doesn't work there anymore. The manager I spoke with was a complete joke. "Saturday is our busiest day". We'll, if it's your busiest day than why aren't you properly staffed? "We can't just serve you in 2 seconds". Never have I asked to be served in 2 seconds. What kind of management team do you have running this joint? Clearly unprofessional clowns. We showed up at opening. Clearly I wasn't taken seriously since the hostess had no clue about our large party coming. No tables were set up. "You should have came at 11:30". I didn't know that we had to accommodate to the manager and his timing. He set up our tables and didn't even bother with us the whole time we were there. Food was good. I had the salmon. I had asked for my salmon to be overly cooked. With my new kidney, I can't have anything like fish and beef rare. My fish was not cooked the way I asked and had to be sent back. I expressed to the server if needed out more than well done. So honestly, I don't think the cook took my request seriously. Last year eating at the restaurant was a crap show. This year is a bigger crap show. So many better restaurants in town that don't have this ridiculous reservation fee and yet this joint does. Management here is on the same tier as a trash can. Honestly, after this last visit, we might consider going to another joint to start a new tradition. My family and our money is worth more than the disrespect management gave us.