Dawn’s Idaho Wine Country Guide Book
Recommended Eateries
Personal favorites of mine that I think you might enjoy, too, if you are looking for the local experience! I'm a bit of an adventurous foodie with a wide ranging palette and can help you find the culinary experience you are looking for. From fine dining and gastropub fare to the greasy spoon experience, depending on what you want, just let me know and I am happy to help you find it!
Located on Hwy 55 amongst many popular tasting rooms, it offers convenience and down-home comfort food! Great service!
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The Orchard House Restaurant
14949 Sunny Slope RdLocated on Hwy 55 amongst many popular tasting rooms, it offers convenience and down-home comfort food! Great service!
Ride the electric bull, do some line dancing, knock back a cold brew or two...if you are looking for a "tame" Coyote Ugly experience, this is your place!
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Indian Creek Steakhouse
711 Main StRide the electric bull, do some line dancing, knock back a cold brew or two...if you are looking for a "tame" Coyote Ugly experience, this is your place!
Dinner is wonderful, but the real treat is Sunday Brunch! Amano offers authentic Mexican with an impeccable, upscale cocktail list!
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AMANO
702 Main StDinner is wonderful, but the real treat is Sunday Brunch! Amano offers authentic Mexican with an impeccable, upscale cocktail list!
Easy BBQ and pulled pork and the best mac n cheese around! The staff are awesome, too! Outdoor seating out back overlooks the Indian Creek. :)
chop shop
716 Arthur StEasy BBQ and pulled pork and the best mac n cheese around! The staff are awesome, too! Outdoor seating out back overlooks the Indian Creek. :)
Downtown Nampa's best bistro at the top of the Historic Masonic Temple! Menu changes by season, includes farm to fork dining paired with local wines and a full bar for delectable cocktails. The ribeye is a perennial fave, though, and always a great choice!
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Brick 29 Bistro
320 11th Ave SDowntown Nampa's best bistro at the top of the Historic Masonic Temple! Menu changes by season, includes farm to fork dining paired with local wines and a full bar for delectable cocktails. The ribeye is a perennial fave, though, and always a great choice!
Teeny tiny family owned authentic Italian restaurant (with family recipes!) located in the heart of downtown Nampa... Dine alfresco or (if you are lucky enough to get one of the three tables ) dine indoors!
The lasagne is *chef's kiss!* as is the squash ravioli!
Here's the secret about this place...they have a family meal deal that includes a large pizza, salad, meet or cheese ravioli, dinner rolls and a 2 liter of soda for under $40. The catch is that you have to order it to go. (I recommend the sausage and mushroom pizza with onion and garlic-- its not on the menu, but its his grandmother's recipe and he's always happy to make it!)
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Italian To Go / Bit Of Italy
122 12th Ave STeeny tiny family owned authentic Italian restaurant (with family recipes!) located in the heart of downtown Nampa... Dine alfresco or (if you are lucky enough to get one of the three tables ) dine indoors!
The lasagne is *chef's kiss!* as is the squash ravioli!
Here's the secret about this place...they have a family meal deal that includes a large pizza, salad, meet or cheese ravioli, dinner rolls and a 2 liter of soda for under $40. The catch is that you have to order it to go. (I recommend the sausage and mushroom pizza with onion and garlic-- its not on the menu, but its his grandmother's recipe and he's always happy to make it!)
When the tasting rooms are closed, you can gather here for local flights and wine by the glass.
2C Wine Down
113 South 7th AvenueWhen the tasting rooms are closed, you can gather here for local flights and wine by the glass.
Grass-fed burgers and local wines, craft beer and cider! They just expanded the restaurant to offer more seating! Be sure to try the Sam Elliot! You won't be sorry!
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Holy Cow
1226 1st St SGrass-fed burgers and local wines, craft beer and cider! They just expanded the restaurant to offer more seating! Be sure to try the Sam Elliot! You won't be sorry!
The homemade tortilla chips and guac are the bomb, but what I really love about this place is their mezcal and tequilla cocktails. The Howl at the Moon seemed like an attempt to offer "healthy" cocktails with the addition of aloe juice, but that's not why I ordered it...it came recommended and I fell in love with its contrast of smoky and sweet and I have to say that it is currently my favorite cocktail!
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MESA Tacos + Tequila
1213 1st St SThe homemade tortilla chips and guac are the bomb, but what I really love about this place is their mezcal and tequilla cocktails. The Howl at the Moon seemed like an attempt to offer "healthy" cocktails with the addition of aloe juice, but that's not why I ordered it...it came recommended and I fell in love with its contrast of smoky and sweet and I have to say that it is currently my favorite cocktail!
This funky little brew house in downtown Nampa has the most quaint beer garden around. The locals love this place for its non-pretentious atmosphere and awesome tap selection.
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PreFunk Beer Bar Nampa
1214 1st St SThis funky little brew house in downtown Nampa has the most quaint beer garden around. The locals love this place for its non-pretentious atmosphere and awesome tap selection.
A Treasure Valley icon -- the pizza dough is hand tossed and they have great selection of toppings. The beer wall is pretty impressive. Small salad bar, but loaded with all the right stuff.
Flying Pie Pizzaria- Nampa
1021 12th Ave RdA Treasure Valley icon -- the pizza dough is hand tossed and they have great selection of toppings. The beer wall is pretty impressive. Small salad bar, but loaded with all the right stuff.
Expect the same service and quality coffee as you would at the other two Flying M coffeeshops in the Treasure Valley. A favorite place to caffeinate before we head out on the winery tour!
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Flying M Coffeeshop
724 Arthur StExpect the same service and quality coffee as you would at the other two Flying M coffeeshops in the Treasure Valley. A favorite place to caffeinate before we head out on the winery tour!
The size of the slices tho!!!! Great pizza and drinks for a good price! Excellent service!
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Messenger Pizza
1224 1st St SThe size of the slices tho!!!! Great pizza and drinks for a good price! Excellent service!
2C Family Brewing Company
1215 1st St SGreat place to get a shanty and catch up with your friends!
Autentico! Bueno! The staff/ service is impeccable and the food is two notches above that! :)
Tacos Colima
517 Blaine StreetAutentico! Bueno! The staff/ service is impeccable and the food is two notches above that! :)
I believe the 3 pillars of success are Gratitude, Grace and Grit(TM). So of course I had to try this place based on its name alone....backstory: the owners moved here and fell in love with Caldwell so much so they opened a restaurant to give back! This place has tasty fusion style offerings -- that pork belly kimchi rice bowl is yummm!-- the service is great, just like you would expect in our friendly C-Town!
Grit 2C
212 S Kimball AveI believe the 3 pillars of success are Gratitude, Grace and Grit(TM). So of course I had to try this place based on its name alone....backstory: the owners moved here and fell in love with Caldwell so much so they opened a restaurant to give back! This place has tasty fusion style offerings -- that pork belly kimchi rice bowl is yummm!-- the service is great, just like you would expect in our friendly C-Town!
Sightseeing
Take in the beauty of Idaho's Wine Country!
The area's first and most iconic winery! Set on the hillside of Sunnyslope Wine Trail, the scenery is stunning.
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생트샤펠 와이너리 & 테이스팅룸
19348 Lowell RdThe area's first and most iconic winery! Set on the hillside of Sunnyslope Wine Trail, the scenery is stunning.
You can see Lizard Butte from just about every tasting room on the Sunnyslope Wine Trail, so you won't want to miss taking the little jaunt down into Marsing for the best, head-on views! Plan to stretch your legs at Marsing Island Park and while there, be sure to take pictures of the Lizard that gives this butte its name!
Lizard Butte
You can see Lizard Butte from just about every tasting room on the Sunnyslope Wine Trail, so you won't want to miss taking the little jaunt down into Marsing for the best, head-on views! Plan to stretch your legs at Marsing Island Park and while there, be sure to take pictures of the Lizard that gives this butte its name!
This area features the National Wildlife Refuge, a park, the dam trail and boat launch. Swim and sun off the docks. It's a local favorite place for running/ jogging, walking the dog, kayaking and paddle boarding (there is an independent SUP rental in the park! Tell them I sent you and get a discount! )
Lake Lowell Lower Dam Recreation Area
This area features the National Wildlife Refuge, a park, the dam trail and boat launch. Swim and sun off the docks. It's a local favorite place for running/ jogging, walking the dog, kayaking and paddle boarding (there is an independent SUP rental in the park! Tell them I sent you and get a discount! )
The areas premier orchard and fruit producers. Their "U-pick cherries" is a local favorite! Call ahead, though, because it sells out fast!
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윌리엄슨 과수원 & 와인 농장
14807 Sunny Slope RdThe areas premier orchard and fruit producers. Their "U-pick cherries" is a local favorite! Call ahead, though, because it sells out fast!
Be sure to check out the annual Lavender Festival in mid-july. Vendors, you-pick lavender bundles, food trucks and gorgeous views! It gets hot here this time of year, so dress accordingly and bring water!
Lakeside Lavender Farm
1003 W Locust LnBe sure to check out the annual Lavender Festival in mid-july. Vendors, you-pick lavender bundles, food trucks and gorgeous views! It gets hot here this time of year, so dress accordingly and bring water!
Ok...this one has become more popular in the past few years, and tends to get crowded, but if you visit early enough in the day, you will enjoy the majesty of this (once) hidden gem. It's a nice hike into the falls, beginner skill level with some rocky inclines, but once you are in there, swim and enjoy!
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Jump Creek Falls Trail Head
Ok...this one has become more popular in the past few years, and tends to get crowded, but if you visit early enough in the day, you will enjoy the majesty of this (once) hidden gem. It's a nice hike into the falls, beginner skill level with some rocky inclines, but once you are in there, swim and enjoy!
A quaint little cigar and whiskey bar located on the Block in downtown Nampa. Step into the humidor and choose your smoke, then order the house old fashioned! You will not regret it!
V-Cut Lounge
217 14th Avenue SouthA quaint little cigar and whiskey bar located on the Block in downtown Nampa. Step into the humidor and choose your smoke, then order the house old fashioned! You will not regret it!
This is the destination hub for Caldwell, ID and features splash pad for the young at heart, rocking chairs and picnic tables, fire pits are lit at night, lawn games, a bandstand, etc...
Numerous events throughout the year including farmer's market, concerts and in the winter, the Light Festival and ice rink.
Check out the shops along the Plaza, and the numerous eating options.
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인디언 크릭 플라자 & 아이스 스케이팅 리본
120 S Kimball AveThis is the destination hub for Caldwell, ID and features splash pad for the young at heart, rocking chairs and picnic tables, fire pits are lit at night, lawn games, a bandstand, etc...
Numerous events throughout the year including farmer's market, concerts and in the winter, the Light Festival and ice rink.
Check out the shops along the Plaza, and the numerous eating options.
Cleo's Ferry Museum & Nature Trail
1984 ID-45A fun little walking trail celebrating local history!
Indoor swimming in a geothermal heated pool. The water is from the natural hotsprings.
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Givens Hot Springs
11309 ID-78Indoor swimming in a geothermal heated pool. The water is from the natural hotsprings.
Marsing Island Park
101 1st Ave WFishing, splashing and enjoying the surrounding scenery...
A great place for a lazy Sunday BBQ and water sport with the family on the beach. If you are looking for picnic and lawn games, the Caldwell beach offers a bigger, grassy area for the whole fam to spread out. However, the walking path from the Wildlife Refuge Center on the Nampa side is the best for watching the full moon rise (at sunset) in the summer months.
Lake Lowell picnic park
A great place for a lazy Sunday BBQ and water sport with the family on the beach. If you are looking for picnic and lawn games, the Caldwell beach offers a bigger, grassy area for the whole fam to spread out. However, the walking path from the Wildlife Refuge Center on the Nampa side is the best for watching the full moon rise (at sunset) in the summer months.