Restaurants in Meridian
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Best Restaurants
“Excellent sushi and an all-around great dining experience. Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. A special shout-out to DJ for the outstanding service—he was friendly, attentive, and gave us some great menu suggestions that ended up being highlights of the meal. His recommendations were spot on and made our experience even better. Great food, great service, and a welcoming atmosphere. We’ll definitely be back!”
“Service and food were fantastic. Jessica and Kyle were amazing. The checked often to see if we needed anything and if everything was as we wanted it. The chef is amazing. The salmon and cod were perfectly cooked.”
“Stopped by Thursday night. They had a band playing outside. Called last minute to drink some wine. Super accommodating and pet friendly outside on their gorgeous patio. The wine was amazing, the menu even better! My husband and I looked at each other and said we could order one of each. He had the clam chowda (as he says being from Massachusetts) and I had the lamb chops. The soup was not lacking clams at all and the lamb was cooked to perfection. We will be back next time we are in town!”
“Everything on the menu! Service is always great and the food is spot on and consistent!”
“My son brought me in. He had to deliver stuff to their kitchen when they opened and was so impressed by the cleanliness that he remarked about it to me. He had eaten there and was also amazed by the food and service. I've had a few things to eat there. Burnt ends are my favorite...Melt in your mouth tender and perfect flavor. And the staff, even the folks who work in back will come out to get you what you need if the cashier has stepped away. It's a cheerful place, I'd just spend time in if I could for absolutlely no reason, but the food!!!!!”
Restaurants by Cuisine
“We enjoyed the small restaurant atmosphere where one can get to know the chefs (Mike, included). Food was excellent…have the Tempura green beans and then the Brutus Salad is excellent with chicken or salmon. The Atlantic salmon was grilled to perfection (medium with delicately medium seasoned saffron rice). Try the saffron infused Creme Brulet for dessert and enjoy live Jazz and after-dinner drinks at the Sidecar. However, make reservations if you want a table for dinner and after-dinner entertainment…take out available.”
“My 6, now 7 year old picked this place to celebrate his bday! Thank you Kaleigh for the amazing service!”
“I wanted to leave a FANTASTIC 5 Star review about this new updated restaurant called Nick's Italian Ristorante. My wife and I plus a couple of friends recently went back for the third time to enjoy their excellent food. When we first visited after Nick's took over from Flatbread I have to say I was extremely disappointed. But after a change of management ... WOW what a change. (By the way ...Nick's is owned by Barbacoa!) The food was absolutely outstanding ...some of the Best Italian food I have ever tasted especially the Meatballs and sauce ...simply the BEST! Many people are unaware of this fabulous Italian restaurant so I felt the need to shout it out to everyone. TRY NICK'S ... you won't be disappointed. Also ask for Frankie ...she is one of the Best waitresses I have ever experienced ..always a smile on her face, and offering caring service! Love to you all!”
Recommended Restaurants
“Stopped by Thursday night. They had a band playing outside. Called last minute to drink some wine. Super accommodating and pet friendly outside on their gorgeous patio. The wine was amazing, the menu even better! My husband and I looked at each other and said we could order one of each. He had the clam chowda (as he says being from Massachusetts) and I had the lamb chops. The soup was not lacking clams at all and the lamb was cooked to perfection. We will be back next time we are in town!”
“My friend and I had dinner last night and it was fabulous! I had the mango habanero shrimp tacos and they were delicious! Great service and I loved that the water glasses were real glass and not cheap plastic. It's the small things that matter too. Definitely recommend!”
“Man… this place is awesome! They have the best stage for karaoke and some of the best equipment in town! I love going there to sing badly in front of a bunch of strangers.
The food is delicious and the drinks are so well made, and fun! Great atmosphere, and the prices are perfect.”
“Lucky Fins Seafood Grill ⭐️⭐️⭐️ I recently revisited Lucky Fins in Meridian. In the past, I’ve been to the original location, which is the one in Meridian, as well as the one in downtown Boise, which has since closed. There is also a location in Greeley, Colorado. We started with an appetizer of Kickin’ Shrimp ($15) - Crispy shrimp tossed in a sweet and spicy honey-chipotle sauce, served with a side of ranch and a lime wedge. Similar to Bonefish Grill’s Bang Bang Shrimp, but uniquely its own, this isn’t excellent appetizer! If you like spicy shrimp, it’s worth visiting for this dish alone. I ordered the Baja Fish Tacos ($15) - Tempura battered and fried Arctic cod with shredded cabbage, chipotle aïoli, pickled onions, cojita, and micro cilantro. Served with cilantro lime rice, lime wedges, and choice of salsa. The fish tacos were bland and flavorless. I didn’t realize until I started to write this review that they came with a choice of salsa, but I don’t think that would’ve made much of a difference. I liked the cilantro lime rice. MW ordered the Cedar Plank Salmon ($29) - Center cut, grilled Arctic salmon on Northwest Cedar plank, seasoned with Rocky Mountain meat and fish rub, loaded smashers, grilled asparagus, charred lemon. MW liked the salmon dish, but would opt for something a little more interesting next time. For dessert, we shared Bourbon Bread Pudding, which came topped with ice cream ($10). It was good. The ambience and service were excellent!”
“We had the spicy beef garlic noodles, the Thai porkchop, the Nashville hot sandwich, and the vodka penne pasta.
The spicy beef garlic noodle were excellent, they had enough spice without being too hot. The Thai porkchop was excellent amd super tender. The Nashville hot sandwich was great. Only meal we had a problem with was the vodka penne, both the chicken and pasta was very salty. Our waiter was absent alot and we saw them standing talking to other staff.”
Restaurants with Delivery
“I’ve been to/ordered from Red Fort a lot, and always enjoyed it, but it’s those outlier experiences that get you to remember to write a review, for better or worse. Last night we celebrated my daughter’s birthday and we decided to DoorDash an order from them. This was a long distance order. We got the food, and as usual it was amazing. Absolutely stellar entrees. But something got mixed up in the kitchen and something sweet my kid ordered was seasoned savory, which just didn’t work. So I shot them an email, referencing my order number. I was expecting that they could double check to make sure no other orders had that issue, maybe give me a coupon for next time. No. A manager called me. Because of how far we are (30 minute drive), rather than reemploy DoorDash, he *personally* drove a fixed version of her item—plus extras—out to us. This was a smaller item, not her main food. We’d have been okay. But it made her birthday having the problem fixed. This is the best customer service I’ve received, and paired with the quality of the rest of the food and the fair prices, it pains me to say since they are a franchise, but Red Fort is quickly becoming my favorite Indian restaurant in the valley. Highly recommend.”
“I'm always been super happy with this place. I love their Dave's sauce, and the different levels of spice on the chicken. Top-notch food. Staff has been very friendly and helpful, bathrooms are clean, and the music is cool without being too loud. Been here many times and will continue to frequent 😀”
“Excellent sushi and an all-around great dining experience. Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. A special shout-out to DJ for the outstanding service—he was friendly, attentive, and gave us some great menu suggestions that ended up being highlights of the meal. His recommendations were spot on and made our experience even better. Great food, great service, and a welcoming atmosphere. We’ll definitely be back!”
“I have tried multiple things here from the burgers, croissant sandwiches, the long sandwiches, the hot dogs, the bubble waffles, the drinks, the desserts and many of their pasties and everything had been absolutely delicious. I look forward to taking my family here when they visit from out of town. The tropical crepe cake is one of my favorite things ever. I still have quite a bit of stuff to try and I'm so glad.”
“I wanted to leave a FANTASTIC 5 Star review about this new updated restaurant called Nick's Italian Ristorante. My wife and I plus a couple of friends recently went back for the third time to enjoy their excellent food. When we first visited after Nick's took over from Flatbread I have to say I was extremely disappointed. But after a change of management ... WOW what a change. (By the way ...Nick's is owned by Barbacoa!) The food was absolutely outstanding ...some of the Best Italian food I have ever tasted especially the Meatballs and sauce ...simply the BEST! Many people are unaware of this fabulous Italian restaurant so I felt the need to shout it out to everyone. TRY NICK'S ... you won't be disappointed. Also ask for Frankie ...she is one of the Best waitresses I have ever experienced ..always a smile on her face, and offering caring service! Love to you all!”
“Great Restaurant, me and buddy Josh went here and big backed, I got a waffle and he got french toast 🍞, im pretty sure one of waitresses liked me because she kept playing eye tag with me but never came and talked to our table though so I guess that's her loss. But yeah this place is great, good food, good service, and good setting not to loud 👍👍”
“Clean Eatz is amazing. Lindsey and her staff are always so welcoming. So many options to choose from. Highly recommend if you are looking to eat great tasting healthy food”
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“We visited Margherita Pizza for the first time tonight. Seeing a wood fired oven in a pizza restaurant is a good first sign. A friendly, personable staff is the second. Tasting a fresh salad, refreshing Italian soda, and delicious pizza (in a style very similar to what we had in Italy) sealed the deal for us! They just gained two more loyal customers.”
“Lucky Fins Seafood Grill ⭐️⭐️⭐️ I recently revisited Lucky Fins in Meridian. In the past, I’ve been to the original location, which is the one in Meridian, as well as the one in downtown Boise, which has since closed. There is also a location in Greeley, Colorado. We started with an appetizer of Kickin’ Shrimp ($15) - Crispy shrimp tossed in a sweet and spicy honey-chipotle sauce, served with a side of ranch and a lime wedge. Similar to Bonefish Grill’s Bang Bang Shrimp, but uniquely its own, this isn’t excellent appetizer! If you like spicy shrimp, it’s worth visiting for this dish alone. I ordered the Baja Fish Tacos ($15) - Tempura battered and fried Arctic cod with shredded cabbage, chipotle aïoli, pickled onions, cojita, and micro cilantro. Served with cilantro lime rice, lime wedges, and choice of salsa. The fish tacos were bland and flavorless. I didn’t realize until I started to write this review that they came with a choice of salsa, but I don’t think that would’ve made much of a difference. I liked the cilantro lime rice. MW ordered the Cedar Plank Salmon ($29) - Center cut, grilled Arctic salmon on Northwest Cedar plank, seasoned with Rocky Mountain meat and fish rub, loaded smashers, grilled asparagus, charred lemon. MW liked the salmon dish, but would opt for something a little more interesting next time. For dessert, we shared Bourbon Bread Pudding, which came topped with ice cream ($10). It was good. The ambience and service were excellent!”
“We had a family dinner tonight celebrating 2 birthdays. It was very busy as usual but wanted to comment on our waitress Aliza. She was very attentive and gave great service even with a lot of large groups. This was especially deserving of recognition as she's is a new server. Thank you for taking care of us!”
“Our first visit sitting bar side. Excellent service, very attentive, friendly and engaging. I had a raspberry martini, and look how beautiful! But was it any good? Yes, ind is d it was DEEEELICIOUS! And the devils eggs were superb. My husband had the N’awlins Shrimp- holy smokes, so good. We will definitely be gong back. A good selection of choices on the menu, very reasonable prices for the food and cocktails. Looking around at what other people were eating, it would seem that you just can’t go wrong.”
“Great amazing atmosphere, Staff are friendly and inviting. And the margaritas are better than Las Vegas”
“My husband and I could not for the life of us find a place to have dinner for New Year’s Eve that was new to us. We’re all about trying new places and as I was going through the list of what was open and what wasn’t I kept coming back to this one. I’m soooo glad we went to 127 Saloon. The food was absolutely the best! The staff was awesome! We didn’t have a reservation but were able to find a place at the bar, they let us know if we couldn’t find a seat to let them know and they would find us one. The place was CLEAN and light. I love it. 100/10 we’ll be back.”
“your pizza is so delicious, and I love the price...I highly recommend...”
“Went to the Matador tonight for the first time with friends and was impressed by everything but especially by the service! Our bartender Kat was very welcoming, attentive, and not to mention made delicious drinks. We will definitely be returning!”
24 Hour Restaurants
“Shelby made my visit a delightful experience. She greeted me at the door with a smile, directed me to my table and even made suggestions on what I should get. She came back to the table several times to make sure we were okay. The best hospitality I've experienced in a restaurant in a long time.”
“I only used the restroom here.But as far as I could see ,👀which isn't very far lol. It's looked like your typical Mickys Dees,clean n staff was polite though. Because usually when someone like me walks in to a business and just asks to use the restroom 🚻 I most of the time ⏲️ either get a weird look or get asked to buy something before just using the restroom. But so not so much at this location, I was greeted & told which way to go.👍”
“The food was great, however the didn’t get my order right, gave me fries instead of tots. The replaced the mistake. I had to laugh though, the person taking my order ( I asked for ginger ale) which is on their menu. She replied that they didn’t have ginger ale but they had Canada Dry . I giggled and said yes I’ll take the Canada Dry…. I didn’t have the heart to tell her that Canada Dry is the brand name of the ginger ale they serve 😂😂😋”
“We had a family dinner tonight celebrating 2 birthdays. It was very busy as usual but wanted to comment on our waitress Aliza. She was very attentive and gave great service even with a lot of large groups. This was especially deserving of recognition as she's is a new server. Thank you for taking care of us!”
Takeout Restaurants
“A hidden treasure, excellent baked empanadas with a delicious and wide range of fillings. Nice wine and beer selection too. The atmosphere is relaxed and service excellent. Highly recommended and hope to see them prosper. Since the Kiwi shake and bake shut, I’ve felt a little lost.. hopefully we can watch rugby here too!”
“My son brought me in. He had to deliver stuff to their kitchen when they opened and was so impressed by the cleanliness that he remarked about it to me. He had eaten there and was also amazed by the food and service. I've had a few things to eat there. Burnt ends are my favorite...Melt in your mouth tender and perfect flavor. And the staff, even the folks who work in back will come out to get you what you need if the cashier has stepped away. It's a cheerful place, I'd just spend time in if I could for absolutlely no reason, but the food!!!!!”
“We enjoyed the small restaurant atmosphere where one can get to know the chefs (Mike, included). Food was excellent…have the Tempura green beans and then the Brutus Salad is excellent with chicken or salmon. The Atlantic salmon was grilled to perfection (medium with delicately medium seasoned saffron rice). Try the saffron infused Creme Brulet for dessert and enjoy live Jazz and after-dinner drinks at the Sidecar. However, make reservations if you want a table for dinner and after-dinner entertainment…take out available.”
“Been four times in the past two months since discovering the place. Food is fantastic.... service is hit or miss. Just left after waiting five/six minutes without acknowledgement by any staff after being seated, watched others getting served almost immediately after being seated. Please work on this.”
“Man… this place is awesome! They have the best stage for karaoke and some of the best equipment in town! I love going there to sing badly in front of a bunch of strangers.
The food is delicious and the drinks are so well made, and fun! Great atmosphere, and the prices are perfect.”
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Best Landing Ever — 10/10 Would Fall Again” So there I was, minding my own business, enjoying the in-flight peanuts at 35,000 feet, when gravity decided to spice things up. One wrong step, and boom — I’m free-falling like a majestic bowling ball with commitment issues. No parachute, no plan, just pure aerodynamic panic. As I plummeted through the clouds, I saw my life flash before my eyes — mostly memories of me saying, “It’s fine, I’ve got this.” Spoiler alert: I did not got this. Then fate intervened. Out of all the places on Earth, I crash-landed right through the roof of Houston Hot Chicken like a meteor made of confusion and regret. I didn’t so much land as I reintroduced myself to the concept of gravity. Tables flipped, fries flew, and someone screamed, “Bro just DoorDashed himself!” The employees, absolute legends, didn’t even flinch. One handed me a napkin, another asked, “You want that mild or extra hot?” My spine said mild, but my soul said let’s make it worth it. I left that restaurant smelling like jet fuel and Nashville seasoning, but with a heart full of gratitude and a stomach full of dangerously good chicken. Final verdict: Service — 10/10 (They didn’t call an ambulance until I finished eating.) Atmosphere — explosive. Food — so hot it resurrected me. Would recommend? Only if you enjoy defying physics and good flavor. 🔥🍗 “Houston Hot Chicken — where the food slaps harder than the landing.””
“We tried Soup Kettle for the firsr time after the Nampa location opened and we are addicted. We got at least twice a week, we've had their breakfast croissants, other sandwiches, soup and milk teas. Everything has been delicious and the employees are always so sweet and helpful.”
“We went in for lunch today I ordered chicken fried steak and eggs,my husband had a Ruben sandwich his came to him raw and my chicken fried steak was very greasy and the gravy was very runny, we have been there before and it was OK, but this time it was horrible we told the server how my husband's sandwich was raw and showed it to her she never tried to fix it for us to make it right or offer to take at least a percentage off our bill, we won't be going back...!”
“Took my family out to dinner here, and it was AMAZING!!! Very delicious, and Antonio our server was very professional at what he does, and he made us feel really welcome. I'll surely come eat here again!! A+++++++ Food & service!”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
“We had the spicy beef garlic noodles, the Thai porkchop, the Nashville hot sandwich, and the vodka penne pasta.
The spicy beef garlic noodle were excellent, they had enough spice without being too hot. The Thai porkchop was excellent amd super tender. The Nashville hot sandwich was great. Only meal we had a problem with was the vodka penne, both the chicken and pasta was very salty. Our waiter was absent alot and we saw them standing talking to other staff.”
“Got takeout for dinner tonight and it was wonderful and delicious! Husband got the gyro dinner and I ordered the falafel dinner. Everything came out fresh and perfect! The Greek salad is light and very refreshing. The rice was so very flavorful and left us wanting more. I’ve had Greek food in a lot of places and they are very good. The tzatziki was perfect accompaniment to each entree. Definitely check this place out!”
“I love In& Out.
I have been going to In &
Out since I was about 8 years old living in California. I am now 66. I can say their service is always a cut above and when you get your burgers and fries it will look the same at every location no matter where you are. Their prices are reasonable, the food is good, the fries are my favorite and have always been, also their pink lemonade. They have three easy combos and you can do what you want on them. I sometimes like both raw onion and grilled onion. They have things that are not on the menu, my son's favorite is animal fries, you might want to ask about them.
I have missed In & Out since I moved to Idaho, however they now have a couple of places here in Idaho, with a new one in Twin Falls opening soon.
If you see a long line, no worries they move through them quickly with their usual standard of service.
Oh a new thing that is something I now need in my life is a dedicated Gluten Free allergy area! Both for the burgers and fries, so go enjoy!”
“Our first visit sitting bar side. Excellent service, very attentive, friendly and engaging. I had a raspberry martini, and look how beautiful! But was it any good? Yes, ind is d it was DEEEELICIOUS! And the devils eggs were superb. My husband had the N’awlins Shrimp- holy smokes, so good. We will definitely be gong back. A good selection of choices on the menu, very reasonable prices for the food and cocktails. Looking around at what other people were eating, it would seem that you just can’t go wrong.”
“We arrived later in the evening, and the food was still fresh and delicious. The rolls were gorgeous! For the quality of the food and the price, it wasn't that busy either. We ordered the sake martini which was smooth and dangerously good.”
Cheap Eats
“So I was out of the area for a conference. I went to a few local breweries, and one of them had this taco stand place. I am from Orange County California and we have a lot of taco places, but this place was awesome! Not just the food, but even few local breweries, and one of them had this taco stand place. I am from Orange County California and we have a lot of taco places, but this place was awesome! Not just the food, but even the couple people that were working making tacos, etc. Started talking to one guy. His name was Carlos and he actually is the one that started this business and makes all the food sauce is everything homemade. Coming from California where a lot of stuff is just premade you open a can this was awesome and so is the beard. Thank you Carlos for taking care of me and my friend, your tacos are awesome. Thank you heading back to California tomorrow.”
“I love this Cupbop so much!!! I’ve been coming here for months now and it’s rare I’m ever disappointed with my meal. I always get a Koko Bop with a level 5 sauce plus the white sauce and it is perfection. Plus the workers are usually very nice and have good service!”
“while I love Uncle Bob's probably should have prepared for the Halloween rush better. I ordered at 2:30 for pick up at 5:15, got there and was told it would be an additional 20 to 30 minutes. I did feel bad for the staff because people were angry. Just a suggestion for next year!”
“We go there every. single. weekend.- it's that good. Everyone is super friendly! The service is consistently exceptional, no matter if it's Rickie, Andi, Emerson, or Natalie. They are all fabulous! ( I'm forgetting the name of the gal who just got married, but she's great too!). We love everything from the waffles, chicken fried steak, biscuits & gravy, sausages, and country potatoes. It's no wonder they are always busy, but somehow we never have to wait that long. If you haven't tried it, you are missing out!”
“Let me begin with a disclaimer: I have lived a full life. I have kissed mouths that were made of sin and stardust. I’ve tasted truffle risottos in overpriced restaurants where the waiter looked down on me for asking for more bread. But none—none—of those experiences compare to what happened between me and Chili’s Baby Back Ribs. First bite? Instant goosebumps. I closed my eyes and saw my ancestors nodding in approval. The meat is so tender it practically slides off the bone like it’s trying to seduce you. And the sauce—oh God, the sauce—is like a smoky, sweet whisper in your ear saying, “You’re never going back to dry chicken breasts again, baby.” I was knee deep in bbq sauce. Let’s address the elephant in the Chili’s dining room: Yes. The Office. Yes. “🎵 I want my baby-back, baby-back, baby-back…” was sung. Yes. I wept a little imagining Kevin Malone wiping his mouth and going back for more. This isn’t just a meme—it’s prophecy fulfilled. This wasn’t dinner. This was foreplay. This was therapy. This was my Roman Empire. If loving these ribs is wrong, I don’t want to be right. And if this is the best thing I’ve ever put in my mouth (and trust me, the competition was stiff), then so be it. My mouth has spoken. And it speaks only the gospel of Chili’s. Amen. Pass the wet wipes.”
“I got the chicken stripes and husband got a burger everything was really good and we sat outside 👍”
“This place is the best in Meridian! The staff knows what customer service is, especially Alec and Emma! The food and choices are great! I’m not much of a drinker so go the there strictly for the food! and the service and vibe! Have and will recommend to everyone I know!!”
“So many sushi I havent tried before but all so good! I recommended a 1000th percent go here. And everyone was so nice”
“We are visiting Utah from CT and stopped here for lunch yesterday. The food was delicious and the service was very good. Great atmosphere and attentive manager in the Riverdale location. Highly recommend!”
“Best of Meats ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Best of Meats aka BOM is a new meat-centric Boise-based food truck that serves Japanese charcoal grilled meat. They offer appetizers, mains, desserts and drinks. I visited for the first time on 11/12/20 and ordered a Grilled Platter. Platters come with two skewers of meat, seasoned rice, cabbage and house sauce. I wanted the beef tenderloin but they were out. I ordered one chicken thigh skewer and one pork tenderloin skewer ($13). That week, everyone who ordered a platter received a free Glazed Donut Ice Cream dessert. One of the owners heard me mention that I was bringing the food back to my office, he generously threw in two more skewers of meat for me to share with my coworkers. I and my three coworkers unanimously agreed BOM deserves a 5 star rating. I am no expert when it comes to Japanese charcoal grilled meat but the meat was high-quality, flavorful and tender. It was served on top of a generous bed of rice and cabbage with a delicious house sauce. The appetizers which consist of two meat skewers, would be perfect for those following a Keto or Paleo diet. Highly recommended!!!”
“I spent years with a peruvian caretaker eating foods that you cant often find these days in our area. At a local food park, I found machu pichu and was immediately transported back to home. thanks <3”
“See my other rating. I just want everyone to know that this business has no integrity.”
“Tonight was our first time at Izumi and we were celebrating our 25 year anniversary. Brad was our waiter/server and he was so helpful and friendly and Fernando was our cook and he was hilarious and so entertaining. The food was so tasty and there was so much of it! My boys were impressed with the sushi too. Everything was perfect and we really enjoyed our visit. We will definitely be back!”
“Great service with a smile and they modified our order per our request. The margaritas were large and the chips and dip were great. We did not have to wait very long for our food and it was served hot. I highly recommend it.”
“The pizza and monkey bread is to die for...the management and staff are even more delicious! I absolutely love this place! �”
“Very nice to sit outside and listen to music on Friday nights. great food also!”
“My family waited 20 minutes to be seated and another 40 minutes for food. With two hungry 7 year olds this wasn’t ideal.
As someone with 20 years of service industry experience, the highlight was the manager who personally visited our table and comped close to half of our meal. Coming from Seattle and Rome, this type of gesture is often an act from the past and guest experience often seems secondary. You’re lucky if you get bread comped for waiting so long.
I do appreciate the hospitality, the graciousness, and the clear explanation that the kitchen was backed up.
My review will reflect the overall “big picture” of the restaurant as atmosphere felt high end, both front and back of house were working hard and the elegant back drop of the village gave me Anaheim and Scottsdale vibes with the fountain and desert backdrop.
The highlight was the truffle bread and the gooey butter pairing well with the toasted texture of the bread. The salad was extremely balanced and the chunks of avocado stood out with the delicious dressing which was perfectly drizzled.
The olive oil and balsamic vinegar was ok and tasted generic. My family loved the white and red sauce pasta and there was lots of care in the handmade preparation. My meatball was a little dry and I think it may have been sitting on the pass a little bit too long.
These critiques are all minor and I did have a great experience.”
“I love this place at the Village at Meridian. We were at the movie theater and decided to get tickets for the 21+ section. I ordered a burger and fries and my friend ordered the macaroni and cheese balls. Everything was excellent but I forgot to take pictures of the food lol. Probably one of the best burgers I’ve had especially for just $11 with the fries. Our drinks were excellent and really inexpensive. I don’t remember what they were called, the server suggested something and that’s what we got.”
“Just went to Kona again today 7/27/22, this place is awesome- they have best gluten free items. my favorite salads- so YUM Ian ( our server) was superb everytime i am in Meridian i come to Kona”
“The staff here is very cool and understanding to anyone that needs a spot to hang out for a sec. Bartenders have been nothing but sweet woman to me so I recommend stopping by and supporting them and getting some food and drink.
P.S. When the nice bartender says its time to go home. She is prolly right and you should leave lol.
Thanks White Water”
“Love the lobster bisque and rolls with honey butter! I also lost my wallet in the parking lot yesterday, staff found it and held it for me! And they wouldn’t take a reward!”
“Probably my favorite spot in Meridian to have a drink. Their espresso martini is the best in the valley. And they make a fantastic old-fashioned.
Their flatbeds are fantastic, but I really love their Bolognese. Trust me on this, it’s an amazing Italian dish.
The staff here is great, I’ve gotten to know them well. They treat you well and it truly feels like friends.”
“Went to El Tenampa to celebrate my daughter's graduation from Boise State University. The main server was a great guy, Hispanic, in his 50s and struck me as someone who actually might be the owner. There were 10 of us yet we got seated within 3 minutes. The food was great and reasonably priced but the best part was this man's constant attention to us. He must have visited our table 15 times bringing food and refills on drinks. He addressed us as "amigos" and "primo" in the most friendly way. His love of working in this restaurant and serving the public was plain to see and he could teach a course on how to be an excellent server. I live over 400 miles away but his great service to our family on my daughter's special day will make me want to visit El Tenampa again!”
“Outstanding gentlemen at the register! And phenomenal customer service! Food is always on point! Not to mention the restaurant is cleaner than before!”
“I'm a Cajun from da mouth of the South (New Iberia, LA) and I approve of this place. We boil dem crustaceans in the seasoning, tho. Also, check out Louisiana Soul Bayou by the IMAX theater if you want legit Cajun food, made fresh by someone from my back of the woods!”
Latest Reviews
“This Blimpie store on Main St in Meridian is so good; clean; efficient and loaded with friendly staff! Our orders are always done the way WE LIKE THEM! The staff are always friendly. Our to go orders are correct. When we order food for our helpful worker-friends, they've loved it all! The Moxie Java that's also there makes this Blimpie location perfect. The management staff are terrific, too. Keep up the standard of excellence, cause it shows!”
“We go there every. single. weekend.- it's that good. Everyone is super friendly! The service is consistently exceptional, no matter if it's Rickie, Andi, Emerson, or Natalie. They are all fabulous! ( I'm forgetting the name of the gal who just got married, but she's great too!). We love everything from the waffles, chicken fried steak, biscuits & gravy, sausages, and country potatoes. It's no wonder they are always busy, but somehow we never have to wait that long. If you haven't tried it, you are missing out!”
“I just had to write a review to acknowledge the great lunch we recently had the pleasure of having at Marie Callender's in Meridian. My friend and I were on our way home (to Council) from Salt Lake City and were looking for somewhere to have a good lunch, well this was definitely the place to go! It was the best meal we had in the last 2 days and it didn't cost us an "arm and a leg". and we each had a slice of pie!!! When in this area next time this is where to go!! Great staff as well!!”
“Great chicken option. We came through the drive thru at 3pm when it wasn't too busy, so our order was made fresh. The chicken was lightly breaded and the quality of the chicken meat was excellent. I feel it was worth the wait to get the chicken made fresh. I don't know if they make it fresh every time, but I feel they should. I think most people, like me, would be willing to wait the extra few minutes for fresh chicken. I only left 4 stars for atmosphere, but that's only because I only came through Thre drive thru and didn't go into the building”
“My son brought me in. He had to deliver stuff to their kitchen when they opened and was so impressed by the cleanliness that he remarked about it to me. He had eaten there and was also amazed by the food and service. I've had a few things to eat there. Burnt ends are my favorite...Melt in your mouth tender and perfect flavor. And the staff, even the folks who work in back will come out to get you what you need if the cashier has stepped away. It's a cheerful place, I'd just spend time in if I could for absolutlely no reason, but the food!!!!!”
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“I love In& Out.
I have been going to In &
Out since I was about 8 years old living in California. I am now 66. I can say their service is always a cut above and when you get your burgers and fries it will look the same at every location no matter where you are. Their prices are reasonable, the food is good, the fries are my favorite and have always been, also their pink lemonade. They have three easy combos and you can do what you want on them. I sometimes like both raw onion and grilled onion. They have things that are not on the menu, my son's favorite is animal fries, you might want to ask about them.
I have missed In & Out since I moved to Idaho, however they now have a couple of places here in Idaho, with a new one in Twin Falls opening soon.
If you see a long line, no worries they move through them quickly with their usual standard of service.
Oh a new thing that is something I now need in my life is a dedicated Gluten Free allergy area! Both for the burgers and fries, so go enjoy!”
“Shelby made my visit a delightful experience. She greeted me at the door with a smile, directed me to my table and even made suggestions on what I should get. She came back to the table several times to make sure we were okay. The best hospitality I've experienced in a restaurant in a long time.”
“I'm always been super happy with this place. I love their Dave's sauce, and the different levels of spice on the chicken. Top-notch food. Staff has been very friendly and helpful, bathrooms are clean, and the music is cool without being too loud. Been here many times and will continue to frequent 😀”
“Been four times in the past two months since discovering the place. Food is fantastic.... service is hit or miss. Just left after waiting five/six minutes without acknowledgement by any staff after being seated, watched others getting served almost immediately after being seated. Please work on this.”
“I have tried multiple things here from the burgers, croissant sandwiches, the long sandwiches, the hot dogs, the bubble waffles, the drinks, the desserts and many of their pasties and everything had been absolutely delicious. I look forward to taking my family here when they visit from out of town. The tropical crepe cake is one of my favorite things ever. I still have quite a bit of stuff to try and I'm so glad.”
“I came in and made an order for 6 traditional and 6 boneless wings they gave me boneless but I didn't check my bag before I got back to the hospital room when I saw the mistake I called in and explained and asked for traditional. I came back for them and walked out the door, thought to check them just in case and they were wrong. So I turned around and explained to the girl that I asked for traditional and she rudely told me that's what I got and then when I said they were boneless she said that's what I asked for and then I kindly but firmly insisted that I didn't ask for boneless, I wanted traditional, she got mad and stormed off to the back and came back and yelled at me that the manager said if I wanted my wings I had to pay for them. I called my boyfriend very upset because this was just one of those things that was the last straw, my boyfriend is in the hospital, he almost died yesterday, and now he's admitted and getting yelled at over wings was just overwhelming. He called in and they finally gave me my correct wings but not without mean remarks before their kitchen doors even closed. I'm truly sorry for the inconvenience, but I'm just disappointed you guys had no kindness.”
“Got takeout for dinner tonight and it was wonderful and delicious! Husband got the gyro dinner and I ordered the falafel dinner. Everything came out fresh and perfect! The Greek salad is light and very refreshing. The rice was so very flavorful and left us wanting more. I’ve had Greek food in a lot of places and they are very good. The tzatziki was perfect accompaniment to each entree. Definitely check this place out!”
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“Julie was awesome! She was so kind and helpful. We asked about the difference between the cauliflower crust and the original crust, and she took the time to explain everything to us.
She also surprised us with a free dessert. Woohoo!! 🤣 Such a sweet gesture. Great customer service and such a positive attitude. Thank you, Julie, for making our visit so enjoyable!”
“We took the grandkids in and the churros were fresh and warm, soft inside and delicious! We were greeted well and one of the owners was working. She was so friendly and even gave us an additional taste test of some freshly made churro brownies and they were wonderful! Bring the kids and remember to be a kid when you bite into the crunchy, gooey deliciousness of their churros!!”
“Nora is such a lovely human! She literally just took our order and was making out friend and I feel so welcomed. She got our order perfect and made sure we got all the sauces we needed. She complimented us and made our day fantastic. She’s gorgeous on top of all of that and has an amazing smile!! We love you Nora and hope you have such a fun life!💗”
“ZAO never disappoints! My wife and I showed up a few minutes before closing and they were so kind and accommodating even though they were starting to pack up for the night. Allison especially was so nice and helpful! Food and service were 20/10!! Will be returning many more times!”
“we came in at midnight almost after we got back from the vet from our dog having cluster seizures, and garret was super helpful and kind he brought our dog 2 pepperoni slices and was a good bright light during our hard time im glad we came here and it definitely makes us wanna come back more often! we appreciate you
Garrett”
“Best Detroit and Sicilian pizza ever! Staff is very friendly, Nicole is great and very knowledgeable! They have a full menu but they also have slices of several different kinds so you can try different varieties without having to buy a whole pizza! Will definitely be back, probably this week!!!”
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“I’ve been to/ordered from Red Fort a lot, and always enjoyed it, but it’s those outlier experiences that get you to remember to write a review, for better or worse. Last night we celebrated my daughter’s birthday and we decided to DoorDash an order from them. This was a long distance order. We got the food, and as usual it was amazing. Absolutely stellar entrees. But something got mixed up in the kitchen and something sweet my kid ordered was seasoned savory, which just didn’t work. So I shot them an email, referencing my order number. I was expecting that they could double check to make sure no other orders had that issue, maybe give me a coupon for next time. No. A manager called me. Because of how far we are (30 minute drive), rather than reemploy DoorDash, he *personally* drove a fixed version of her item—plus extras—out to us. This was a smaller item, not her main food. We’d have been okay. But it made her birthday having the problem fixed. This is the best customer service I’ve received, and paired with the quality of the rest of the food and the fair prices, it pains me to say since they are a franchise, but Red Fort is quickly becoming my favorite Indian restaurant in the valley. Highly recommend.”