The best restaurants in Caldwell

49 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Sushi Sushi

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Casual sushi restaurant featuring a variety of classic and specialty rolls, plus hot options and beer.

16734 N Marketplace Blvd (Nampa)

Casual sushi restaurant featuring a variety of classic and specialty rolls, plus hot options and beer.

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Blaze Pizza

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Hip counter-serve pizzeria dishing up crispy, thin-crust pies made with creative toppings & sauces.

16375 N Merchant Way Ste 170 (Nampa)

Hip counter-serve pizzeria dishing up crispy, thin-crust pies made with creative toppings & sauces.

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Local chain serving creative pizzas, including build-your-own pies, plus beer & wine.

1021 12th Ave S (Nampa)

Local chain serving creative pizzas, including build-your-own pies, plus beer & wine.

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Local chain offering pizzas made from locally sourced ingredients, plus sandwiches & salads.

138 E Idaho Ave (Homedale)

Local chain offering pizzas made from locally sourced ingredients, plus sandwiches & salads.

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Pizzeria chain specializing in innovative pies customized with unusual toppings.

111 S 7th Ave

Pizzeria chain specializing in innovative pies customized with unusual toppings.

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Breakfast burritos, al pastor, and other Mexican specialties served in a casual setting.

2621 S 10th Ave Ste 104

Breakfast burritos, al pastor, and other Mexican specialties served in a casual setting.

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Casual eatery serving Mexican comfort food and other quick bites, as well as coffee.

307 E Idaho Ave (Homedale)

Casual eatery serving Mexican comfort food and other quick bites, as well as coffee.

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Keystone Pizza

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Relaxed pizza joint offering salad, wings and an all-you-can-eat option. Arcade games and pool tables provided for entertainment.

207 S 9th Ave

Relaxed pizza joint offering salad, wings and an all-you-can-eat option. Arcade games and pool tables provided for entertainment.

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Local chain offering pizzas made from locally sourced ingredients, plus sandwiches & salads.

16151 N Idaho Center Blvd (Nampa)

Local chain offering pizzas made from locally sourced ingredients, plus sandwiches & salads.

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Casual, small eatery dishing up authentic Mexican fare such as enchiladas and chile rellenos.

324 11th Ave N (Nampa)

Casual, small eatery dishing up authentic Mexican fare such as enchiladas and chile rellenos.

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Marco's Pizza

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Counter-serve chain serving up a menu of specialty or custom pizzas for takeout or delivery.

2609 S 10th Ave Ste 105

Counter-serve chain serving up a menu of specialty or custom pizzas for takeout or delivery.

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Casa Añejo

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Upscale restaurant featuring street tacos and burgers, plus a full bar with artistic bartenders and a trendy vibe.

812 Main St

Upscale restaurant featuring street tacos and burgers, plus a full bar with artistic bartenders and a trendy vibe.

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Casual joint serving pizza, subs, and other Italian fare for dine-in or takeout.

2412 Cleveland Blvd

Casual joint serving pizza, subs, and other Italian fare for dine-in or takeout.

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AMANO | Mexican

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Mexican specialties and cocktails are served in a beautiful space with a trendy vibe.

802 Arthur St

Mexican specialties and cocktails are served in a beautiful space with a trendy vibe.

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Casual, sushi and Thai restaurant featuring a variety of rolls, nigiri and seafood mains, plus curry.

2306 12th Ave Rd (Nampa)

Casual, sushi and Thai restaurant featuring a variety of rolls, nigiri and seafood mains, plus curry.

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Local chain offering pizzas made from locally sourced ingredients, plus sandwiches & salads.

4816 Cleveland Blvd

Local chain offering pizzas made from locally sourced ingredients, plus sandwiches & salads.

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American comfort fare, all-day breakfast & desserts featured in a warm, family-friendly setting.

407 N 10th Ave

American comfort fare, all-day breakfast & desserts featured in a warm, family-friendly setting.

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Bottega Toscana

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Level up your weeknight cooking with Bottega Toscana, right here in Nampa, where Tuscan pecorino, extra virgin olive oils, aged balsamic,…

112 3rd St S (Nampa)

Level up your weeknight cooking with Bottega Toscana, right here in Nampa, where Tuscan pecorino, extra virgin olive oils, aged balsamic, artisanal pasta, and truffle-kissed goodies turn simple meals into flexes. Pop in this week, build a board, then watch your leftovers suddenly become brag-worthy.

From the Nampa newsletter, August 7, 2026

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When you want big wok-kissed flavor without overthinking dinner this week, Mongolian Fire Grill BBQ hits the spot with Chinese favorites…

1220 N Jacob Alcott Way (Nampa)

When you want big wok-kissed flavor without overthinking dinner this week, Mongolian Fire Grill BBQ hits the spot with Chinese favorites like house special fried rice loaded with chicken, shrimp and steak, garlicky salt and pepper chicken, plus Peking ravioli (pork) that scratches that comfort-food itch.

From the Nampa newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Blazen Burgers

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Blazen Burgers has been serving Nampa since 2004 with hand-ground, hand-pattied burgers, fresh ingredients, and family recipes that taste…

216 1st Ave S (Nampa)

Blazen Burgers has been serving Nampa since 2004 with hand-ground, hand-pattied burgers, fresh ingredients, and family recipes that taste like someone actually cares. Try a Bacon Blue, grab a thick shake, or go gluten free or lettuce-wrapped without losing the flavor.

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When the korma-to-fry-pan energy is low, Red Fort Cuisine of India comes through with legit tandoori sizzlers, creamy tikka masala, and…

117 12th Ave S (Nampa)

When the korma-to-fry-pan energy is low, Red Fort Cuisine of India comes through with legit tandoori sizzlers, creamy tikka masala, and naan that basically disappears on contact. Plenty of vegetarian and vegan options too, so everyone at home base gets fed and happy.

From the Nampa newsletter, August 3, 2026

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The Griddle

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Local chain of casual daytime diners dishing up standout breakfasts & other hearty homestyle fare.

3015 W McMillan Rd #108 (Meridian)

Local chain of casual daytime diners dishing up standout breakfasts & other hearty homestyle fare.

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Down-home restaurant & bar serving steaks & seafood, with live country music on weekends.

711 Main St

Down-home restaurant & bar serving steaks & seafood, with live country music on weekends.

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L&L Hawaiian BBQ

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Island-themed fast-food chain whose menu features traditional Hawaiian plate lunches.

140 Caldwell Blvd (Nampa)

Island-themed fast-food chain whose menu features traditional Hawaiian plate lunches.

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Gas, charcoal, pellet and kettle grills alongside smokers, rubs and sauces in a sleek setting.

150 S Ten Mile Rd #110 (Meridian)

Gas, charcoal, pellet and kettle grills alongside smokers, rubs and sauces in a sleek setting.

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Pizza Twist

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Casual eatery serving standard pizzas along with specialty pizzas (tandoori, butter chicken, etc).

6349 N Linder Rd Ste 150 (Meridian)

Casual eatery serving standard pizzas along with specialty pizzas (tandoori, butter chicken, etc).

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In-N-Out Burger

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Classic burger chain serving customizable burgers, hand-cut fries & shakes.

16225 N Marketplace Blvd (Nampa)

Classic burger chain serving customizable burgers, hand-cut fries & shakes.

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Casual restaurant featuring tacos, cocktails and margaritas, along with a patio option.

1213 1st St S (Nampa)

Casual restaurant featuring tacos, cocktails and margaritas, along with a patio option.

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Chain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.

2101 N Cassia St #2111 (Nampa)

Chain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.

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Pizzeria-style restaurant for pasta dishes and sauces, offering a wine list as well as cocktails.

1407 W McMillan Rd #130 (Meridian)

Pizzeria-style restaurant for pasta dishes and sauces, offering a wine list as well as cocktails.

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Giggy D's

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Restaurant plus sports bar featuring casual options, such as burgers, plus beer and TV screens.

6252 N Linder Rd Ste 100 (Meridian)

Restaurant plus sports bar featuring casual options, such as burgers, plus beer and TV screens.

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Wingstop

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Casual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.

1459 Caldwell Blvd (Nampa)

Casual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.

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Local chain pie parlor serving pizza, appetizers, beer & wine in a laid-back space with a game room.

2007 N Cassia St (Nampa)

Local chain pie parlor serving pizza, appetizers, beer & wine in a laid-back space with a game room.

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Long-running eatery dishing up burgers and other fast-food bites in a kid-friendly setting.

215 Caldwell Blvd (Nampa)

Long-running eatery dishing up burgers and other fast-food bites in a kid-friendly setting.

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Holy Cow Idaho!

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Airy restaurant providing plentiful burgers & sandwiches with fries, plus chicken wings.

1226 1st St S (Nampa)

Airy restaurant providing plentiful burgers & sandwiches with fries, plus chicken wings.

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Friendly Mediterranean eatery dishing up gyros, salads, kebabs and souvlaki.

16383 N Marketplace Blvd (Nampa)

Friendly Mediterranean eatery dishing up gyros, salads, kebabs and souvlaki.

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Brick 29

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Industrial-chic downstairs spot serves inspired American comfort foods with a local, seasonal bent.

320 11th Ave S Suite#300 (Nampa)

Industrial-chic downstairs spot serves inspired American comfort foods with a local, seasonal bent.

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Wingstop

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Casual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.

2025 12th Ave Rd Ste 140 (Nampa)

Casual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.

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Casual strip-mall spot for American fare, such as steaks, seafood & burgers, with full bar & patio.

1835 W Cherry Ln (Meridian)

Casual strip-mall spot for American fare, such as steaks, seafood & burgers, with full bar & patio.

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Casual, modern eatery serving spicy chicken tenders and sandwiches as well as mac 'n' cheese.

16365 N Marketplace Blvd (Nampa)

Casual, modern eatery serving spicy chicken tenders and sandwiches as well as mac 'n' cheese.

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Mexican eatery serving meaty birria tacos, quesabirria and pizzas in a casual setting, plus a bar.

5830 E Franklin Rd (Nampa)

Mexican eatery serving meaty birria tacos, quesabirria and pizzas in a casual setting, plus a bar.

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Roadhouse-style chain serving wings, burgers & hearty comfort-food plates, plus craft beers.

16250 N Marketplace Blvd (Nampa)

Roadhouse-style chain serving wings, burgers & hearty comfort-food plates, plus craft beers.

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Mongolian BBQ

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Casual eatery where diners choose their own noodles, vegetables, meats, and sauces for stir-fry.

1123 Caldwell Blvd (Nampa)

Casual eatery where diners choose their own noodles, vegetables, meats, and sauces for stir-fry.

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Snug Italian eatery offering pizzas & other comfort food for delivery or dine-in a casual setting.

122 12th Ave S (Nampa)

Snug Italian eatery offering pizzas & other comfort food for delivery or dine-in a casual setting.

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Cozy, farm-themed, casual eatery and store featuring dishes made with local ingredients plus baked desserts.

14949 Sunny Slope Rd · ✓ checked Aug 4

Cozy, farm-themed, casual eatery and store featuring dishes made with local ingredients plus baked desserts.

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Burger Theory

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Casual restaurant for burgers with a create-your-own option, plus wings, salads and beer.

16245 N Merchant Way (Nampa)

Casual restaurant for burgers with a create-your-own option, plus wings, salads and beer.

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Casual burger joint using hand-cut steaks, locally sourced salmon and housemade fries. Beer, wine and cocktails are also served.

6026 Birch Ln (Nampa)

Casual burger joint using hand-cut steaks, locally sourced salmon and housemade fries. Beer, wine and cocktails are also served.

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H&M BBQ

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Straightforward barbecue spot for classic brisket, ribs and sausage platters, sides and beer.

Entrance through the parking lot on 3rd st & 14th ave, 215 14th Ave S (Nampa)

Straightforward barbecue spot for classic brisket, ribs and sausage platters, sides and beer.

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The Tower Grill

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Popular spot with counter seats at Nampa Municipal Airport for breakfast fare, burgers & draft beer.

105 Municipal Dr (Nampa)

Popular spot with counter seats at Nampa Municipal Airport for breakfast fare, burgers & draft beer.

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