The Sick Stag — Restaurant in Nampa

I have followed chef Richard for several years now and his culinary journey. He takes a lot of pride in complex flavor combinations that creates an amazing flavor journey. We came in and asked for "A flavor experience from the chef" we wanted several options and get a feel the Stag in Nampa. I want to give Jonah a mention because we were sitting at the bar for a few hours in conversation. He takes a lot of pride in mixing drinks and had amazing flow that seriously resembled art. In the peek of the dinner rush on a Friday it was great to see the flow of the staff. Our favorite drink of the night: -Rummy in my tummy- THIS WAS OUR FAVORITE! -Mother's Milk Our favorite food items: -Marinated Artichokes - ANYTHING with the truffle Aioli is to die for! -Chicken Sandwich- The chicken with truffle aioli and mushrooms really just made a delicious combination. -Brandy Mushrooms- looking for a small dish to pair with a few drinks? I really enjoyed the flavor and sauce with each bite.

I can't wait to see the staff and menu expand in amazing unique ways. I believe this unique speakeasy gem is a great place for dates, girlfriends catching up or group gatherings. Group gatherings I would call a head of time. IMPORTANT SUGGESTION- We went during the Friday after valentines day during dinner rush. They did reach capacity and during their peek had a few sets of couples waiting to be seated. There is not a real waiting area once you go down the stairs. I believe the staff was attentive to those people waiting. If you are coming to check out this new HOT spot in Nampa I would suggest coming not during peek times. Personally I enjoy sitting and conversating with whoever I am with and not feeling pressured to leave. I believe this was one of their best nights since they had opened being valentines weekend so this might not be a normal dinner rush.

I would make a suggestion to owners if this keeps happening take out the decorations at the bottom of the stairs or arrange on shelves on the wall instead. Put a standing only table along that wall or a tall circle table so people waiting can lean/stand around it and can place drink orders before being seated. This table can be moved around to be out of the way during slow times but during busy dinner rushes on Fridays and Saturdays can be out. I think you could have 2 or 3 groups of 2 people stand/share the table with drinks and conversate with each other before being seated. I personally think this personal touch of "open bar tab" waiting for a table is attentive to those waiting and would increase sales during peek times.

Thank you Sick Stag and chef Richard for a lovely time. We will be back...

I saw their sign on the door this summer and they're finally open. Wow, was it worth the wait! I started with one of their specialty drinks, and it was so creative, flavorful, complex, and balanced that I stayed in their specialty menu the whole night. Every drink was the same amazing experience. I would trust whoever designed that menu to try anything - I hope they stretch their legs. The food was great, too - it can hold its own with the cocktails. The curried deviled eggs were so good that we ordered a second helping, and the chicken pate was just right - smooth and rich and packed with flavor. I'll definitely be back - and soon! There's so much more I want to try on the menu, and I'm sure I won't be the only one. If you like Craft Lounge, you'll love this place, and you should check it out before the rest of the valley discovers it. There's going to be a line...

This place is so cool! 😎 We've been hearing about The Sick Stag for a few months now. We finally got to go on Saturday night. So glad we did. This is really a fun spot. The decorations are eclectic and one of a kind. The staff was super nice. We were served by one of the owners and he was full of awesome drink advice. They have an incredibly well stocked bar with a number of bottles you don't see in every bar. I loved that they had a bar menu with not only all the specialty drinks they make, but also a list of each bottle they carry and what the prices are of each drink from their extensive bar. It's definitely worth a visit. I'm sure after you go in once, you'll become a regular. Also, check out the cool are in the bathrooms!! HIGHLY...