Food at it’s Freshest

Caldwell is known for it’s farm fresh good and farm to fork dining, but how do you know what you are eating or drinking is truly local? Look for the ‘Farm to Fork’ and ‘Farm to Cork’ program logos on your restaurant’s menu!
Our farm to restaurant program connects local chefs who have committed to make locally grown products a priority in their kitchen with local family farms, ranches and vineyards. The result? You get to enjoy fresh, better tasting, regional food while supporting our local farms, sustaining Caldwell’s rural charm and agricultural heritage, preserving farmland, and strengthening our economy.

Farm to FORK Restaurants

When you see 'Farm to Fork' or 'Farm to Cork', you can be sure the restaurant's listed below feature at least one or more locally sourced ingredients in their meals or they feature a wine produced directly from the Snake River Valley AVA and the Sunnyslope Wine region.

Hard to beat sweet breads warm from the oven - the smell hits you right when you walk in. With helpful and friendly service and an accessible, central location, La Pinata is a great choice for Mexican baked goods.
It's not every day you come across a restaurant in Southern Idaho that knows what to do with fresh seafood. The team at El Compa prides themselves on their regular, flown-in deliveries from the Pacific Coast. You can taste the difference on every plate. There's not one bad dish on the menu and it's one of the largest menus in the area. Be adventurous and order something you wouldn't normally. You won't regret it.
It's hard to pick what's the best part of MCO: The 14 rotating beer taps, quality apparel brands or the inviting atmosphere. The great news is you don't have to choose; it's all in one place - a perfect recipe for gathering. Linger longer at this great spot on the plaza. Hungry? They got you covered with their house-made, hand-tossed pizzas. Perfect for the whole family.
To say the Kindred crew knows their wines is an understatement. One of 16 vineyards in our local Sunnyslope Wine Region, Kindred lives and breathes every aspect of the process. From farming to barrel aging, serving to pairing their passion and knowledge are unparalleled. Add an incredible atmosphere overlooking Indian Creek and scratch-made, hand-tossed pizzas and you've got another culinary experience awaiting you in downtown Caldwell.
The guest service at Craft Lounge is among the best in the biz and you'd be hard-pressed to find better hosts valley wide. Patrons can see that the Craft team strives to build a community that's centered around the glass through engaged hospitality, continuing education and progressive cocktails. They've curated a menu full of culinary experiences that pair perfectly with their drinks. With an atmosphere that's unparalleled, Craft Lounge should be at the top of your list when in downtown Caldwell. Don't overlook downstairs - a throwback speak easy vibe with its own bar. Grab another round and stay a while.
Discover a vibrant new gathering place in downtown Caldwell. Oake's Alley offers a dynamic mix of food, fun and community. Indulge in delicious bites from a local food truck and have a seat. Designed to be as comfortable as your own backyard, enjoy the alley's laid-back atmosphere and plan to stay a while.
Serving up house made, hand-tossed dough in the traditional pizzeria style, these guys have all your favorites under one roof. Their toppings list is extensive and their fresh salad bar is a perfect appetizer to your pizza. Stay a while and play some arcade games with the kiddos or try your hand at pool. One of Caldwell's favorite hangout spots. 
What makes Gandolfo’s different from the rest is they do things the "deli way" - like a true New York delicatessen. They bake their own breads, slice their own signature meats and cheeses, and make their deli salads fresh throughout everyday. Bringing New York-inspired recipes to downtown Caldwell!
The bold aroma of crackling applewood fills the dining room and hits you right as you walk in the front door. While seated, guests can enjoy watching their steaks being perfected over an open flame. Take advantage of one of the best happy hour menus around. Many of their signature plates at a reduced price daily. Their menu is sure to please everyone at the table. If you find yourself dining in on a night with live country music and dancing, you'll assume you've been transported to a honky-tonk in Nashville. 
Grit is inspired by regional American cuisine and assimilates flavors from the melting pot of traditional American cooking techniques. Trust us when we tell you all the rumors are true: These guys do it all and they do it well. Their fresh take on traditional favorites, craft cocktail menu and community-driven atmosphere make Grit a top pick for any and all. Be confident that their ingredients are locally sourced from family-owned farms whenever possible. You can taste the local difference on every plate.
With every menu offering, patrons can taste how the founders united to establish an experience that beautifully embodies the fusion of Mexican and American cultures. This collective aspiration gave way to a remarkable Chicano restaurant boasting a captivating atmosphere, mouth-watering cuisine, and extraordinary cocktails.
Chop Shop is a smoke-house themed BBQ joint focused on sourcing ingredients from local, sustainable farms throughout Idaho. What this crew does with meat is insane - refreshingly outside the box. Try one of their rotating menu items that change regularly to reflect the variations and bounty that each season brings. 

Go Local

Today’s consumers are more aware and concerned about the sources of their food supply, making locally produced foods very significant in a restaurant’s success. The ‘Farm to Fork’ and ‘Farm to Cork’ programs were designed to promote restaurants going the extra mile and featuring local, seasonal foods and wines whenever possible. Destination Caldwell promotes restaurants who focus on supporting local as part of our Caldwell marketing mission, and is an easy way to gain more exposure to both locals and tourists.
If you are a restaurant or business owner and would like to learn more about ‘Farm to Fork’ or ‘Farm to Cork’, contact us today for a preferred list of local farmers and vendors.
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