This is a speakeasy connected to the State in Rancho Cucamonga. Been here several times. And…read morebefore you would go into a closet to go thru an armoire and into the speakeasy. Now though you just walking into the closet and they open the door for you to go in. But it is cool though that they allow you to use your phones and take non- flash photos. Before they would kick you out if they saw you taking pictures and they were super strict!! Saw several people kicked out. I do love how they change the drink menu seasonally. And their bartenders are so good you could tell them what you want and they'll make it to your liking. Like what kind of liquor, sweet, fruity, tart, refreshing etc. Their knowledge of what goes together is amazing. My wife and I ordered the same drink but asked for totally different liquors and it was amazing. They do have a food menu, which is the same as the main restaurant, but no samdwhichs or burgers. They are really quick with the drinks. And they taste amazing. Prices are like $15, which you cant find anymore. Especially with their quality!! The drinks look so pretty. The food is good too Tacos are amazing, brussel sprouts are good. Everything here is good. And yhe food comes out quickly too!! The decor is dark. Very dim lights. Odd art on the walls. Evidently women who have killed men. Which i thought was a weird theme to go with. Seating inside is tight. We were on the couch and the high tops must've been like 5 inches away from our heads. So you can hear everyone's conversations. Fortunately for us this time around there was only 1 other person at the bar. So it felt like we had the entire place to ourselves. Bartender was super cool. Gave us a complimentary drink. Overall it was a very good night. Great drinks. Great prices. Felt very exclusive.

Really awesome speakeasy! Excellent service. Great ambiance. There are a few house rules. You are…read morelimited to a 90 minute visit. You must stay in your assigned section. No flash photography but you are allowed to take pictures and videos. Just no tagging them. I wish they had more food options but I totally get it. This place is more for the vibes and to grab drinks and some small bites. The cocktails were delicious. Their mixologists know what they are doing.

Adding this review a bit late, but the state in rancho has great food with an amazing atmosphere…read more It's in Victoria Gardens so the overall vibes, cleanliness, and quality of everything is welcoming and safe. Their old fashions and high balls are fantastic. And our server Jackie was AWESOMMMMMM. The complete positive vibes really brought great energy to our table and just made the experience great. Will definitely be back in the future. TY!

Food is good but portions are small. Service is absolutely horrible…read more Had to wait an hour to even be served a beer. After the meal all plates are empty. Glasses are empty and there's no one in sight to discuss with me. Places only half full won't come here again Service sucks.

I love love LOVE Evolve Distilling! I think this is my favorite place to have drinks because it…read morechecks all the boxes for me: delicious craft drinks, nice but relaxed ambiance, and great service. This was formerly Citrus Grove before it was taken over by the current owners. I enjoyed Citrus Grove just as much, and I am happy that Evolve doesn't make me miss it. My favorite drinks are their take on the White Russian and their White Hokkaido. The White Russian is special because they add pistachio, and it's just fantastic! The White Hokkaido is the matcha version, so instead of the coffee liquor, they use matcha, and it's delightful! They often have live jazz, which makes the place fun, though often on jazz nights, they require advance reservations or ticket purchase. Other nights are more quiet and perfect for a relaxed outing. They don't have any food, but there are often food vendors at the brewery across the way, and you can bring your own. I also enjoy that I can bring my dog with me, since I often visit after drinks at the brewery or the ciderie next door (both of which are dog-friendly).

Beverages: 5/5. Over the course of 4 hours, with copious amounts of water, I sampled the Tequila…read moreMockingbird, the Sparkling Hugo, and the Blackberry Whiskey Sour. All were solid, but I think I have to give it to the Hugo. Direct, refreshing, and the perfect cocktail for a warm sunny day. Service: Uncle Phil and the young male bartender Saturday night shift (sorry bro, forgot your name) are hella Dope. Met the owners too. All around good vibes. Ambiance: 5/5. Epic. Probably the only time in my life where I sat down at a bar and chatted with really cool peeps for hours. Say less. Looking forward to returning for the live Jazz.

Fun little place! Stopped in for some cocktails, not too…read morecrowded on a Saturday at 1pm, got seated right away. This is like the back bar area of the Social Restaurant, which has like bowling, adult games etc. This would be a great place for large groups, loud families etc. Not so much a kids place but during the day there were kids with their family not just in the adults "play area" Waitress was great and they had Lamarca Prosecco which was perfect! Would I return? Not really my vibe so probably not. Looks to be that younger generation gathering place. Lots of TVs if you are a sports fan!

Came for the first time on a Saturday night with my bf,loved it, the vibe in here was awesome…read more Marissa, our waitress was amaze, she checked on us frequently. The energy and atmosphere was wonderful. I'll be definitely coming back

My family and I were invited to a 50th birthday party at this restaurant/bar…read more The event was held in the large, outdoor patio to the rear of the location. Over one hundred guests attended the party. The entire event and experience were fun and memorable. The bar area and the outdoor patio were vast, clean, and well-maintained. The outdoor area offered guests cabana-like seating with very comfortable padded chairs, as well as bar-like tables. Employees were very hard-working, friendly, and super nice. The food, which consisted of salad, lasagna, and pizza, was EXCELLENT!! And full of flavor. The adult beverages were well-made and easily available from the waiters and waitresses. This was a GREAT event.

The pizza here was delicious. We ordered the Zio, featuring pepperoni, basil, and hot honey--the…read moreflavors were spot on, and the crust had that perfect balance of chew and crunch. If I were rating on food alone, this would be a perfect 5 out of 5 stars. The atmosphere was great, featuring a cute bar up front and a large, comfortable back patio. We caught a live set by Zone Trooper Charlie, who played a fantastic two-hour gig outside. While most seating is comfortable, some of the plastic wicker-style chairs could be improved. This service--or lack there of--is where the experience fell short. While the staff was friendly, they were clearly overwhelmed by the Friday night crowd. The salad never arrived, we waited 30 minutes for water, and we had to hunt down our pizza after 45 minutes because it was never delivered to the table. Additionally, the beer list was IPA-heavy with few other options. The owner seemed genuinely nice and was walking the floor checking on guests. I hope people provide honest feedback so they can iterate to success. It's a good spot with good pizza--they just need to dial in the logistics to match the quality of the kitchen.

Food is overpriced for the portions. $16 dollar shots? I really wanted to like this place and…read morepromote it. Lechon Kawali was underwhelming and the rice was bland.

Our favorite band Optimum Groove is playing here so we decided to come. Did not disappoint us. The…read morefood is very good. The sisig and chicken wings. Well treated by their great servers specially Carolina who served us. Of course, Optimum Groove will always bring the house down by their excellent performance. I will rate our experience for the music, food, and service with 4.6

My friend Marlene from Rancho Cucamonga in the Inland Empire in California recommended this old…read moreschool, been around for a 150 years steakhouse with excellent martinis plus a wonderful wine list institution. It is in an old house right on the north side of Foothill Blvd or historic Rt 66 actually. Open only for dinner we got there at 7 pm and were seated in the dining area by the bar. It was dark and I just loved the beautiful and colorful lamps. Felt the old school vibe in the air. Atmosphere - 5 stars - nice and mellow. The room - really cool. The bar was happening and popping. Really fun group. We were in the dark and docile section and had to get the flashlights on our phones to check out the menu. The food - 5 stars- great Calamari. Awesome salmon ( charbroiled with really delicious sides- mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus). The other appetizer was the guac mash which was also really nice. Came with warm bread. Table next to us got really awesome looking steaks. Lobster looked yummy as well. The drinks - Marlene had a couple of Pineapple cosmos and she said they were strrrrrronggggg. The service - 5 stars plus - our waitress Eva was really great. Very attentive and talked to us for a bit not rushing us out at 9 pm. Bartender( lady) and Manager also were really cool. Dress code - I was in slacks and a collared shirt but the two gents by us were in gym attire. So casual on a Monday was ok. Parking - loads in a very big lot. It came to $80 per person plus tip so expect pricing and a tab in that range with drinks $16-18, appetizers also in that range and entrees $35-47. It was an interesting experience.

We recently enjoyed a banquet at Sycamore Inn with our club. We had about 75 attendees and used…read moretheir downstairs banquet room. From the outside this restaurant is very inviting with its huge trees surrounding what seems to be a historic home. The inside can definitely use a rehab as carpet was old and frayed, walls dingy and with outdated decor. We ordered their filet mignon which was overcooked. It had a demiglaze which was good but there wasn't enough and I wished I had asked for more. It came with a side of mashed potatoes which was amazing as well perfectly cooked garlic string beans. They provide complementary sour dough bread which was warm and so delicious! Their dinner salad was a disappointment as it was limp, didnt seem fresh and was literally just lettuce and dressing. What they lacked in ambience they definitely made up for with their service. Staff were friendly and very accommodating and probably one of the best features of this restaurant. Would I return? For a club banquet yes, but for a nice dinner probably not. With their price point and inconsistencies with food- I would go elsewhere for a nice dinner.

Was in the area for dinner and noticed this restaurant. We stopped by for dessert…read more Ambiance: The decor was very nice and cozy inside. Great place to hang out and enjoy their live band music. Service: The staff was very friendly and welcoming. Food: We ordered some Ice Cream Dish. I had the Magnolia Swirl and Vanilla Bean Ice Cream. It was so sweet and yummy. If you like to listen to live band music and enjoying some alcoholic drinks, this is a great place to chill out.

Background: had never heard of this place, saw it on Yelp and decided to go for mother's day…read more Also, didn't know it was buffet style. Pros Ambiance was great, service was wonderful and the food was delicious. It was a nice spread! Also, live music! Cons Price, I guess I didn't expect it and of course, didn't check, I only saw category $$. It was close to $200, full price for wife and I, son $24 (little one was free). I would have given it 4.5 stars, but then dumb cons got in the way.

What a neat find at Haven City Market! Located adjacent to Native Son, Raffael's is a step into a…read moreSouthwestern vibe where guests can relax with their drinks away from the lively atmosphere of HCM. One of the coolest things about a speakeasy is the transition into the space. Here, there's a walkway and corner, then turn into the candle and subtle lit space. It's a small thing? But that bit of walk helps distance the mind and feel open to the special space. There is a bar with seating, a long high top, and bench & table booth-ish type seating. The colors are warm, reminiscent of sitting in a western sunset. Music plays - jazzy, alternative, happy music. We were greeted and seated by the friendly hostess, then welcomed warmly by the magic maker himself: the bartender! And what delightfully unique, and dare I say daring, concoctions he made! The cocktails each had a spin, an ingredient, something *different* from the norm, making it challenging for my friend and I to narrow down which delights to try! Even the popcorn was unique, with chili and nutritional yeast savoriness that was the perfect complement to our cocktails. My friend felt the Silver Cloud was quite the adult version of a smoothie dessert! She got ideas...I adored my Last Word. It was refreshing with the green chartreuse and incredibly not-put-down-able. Next up, she had the Bandolier. It was a very unique taste to her, pretty puckery, so the bartender - who checked on us regularly for impressions - added a bit more pineapple. That did the trick! My next was the Boulevardier, which was uniquely and deliciously twisted with the coffee and salt. Absolute yum!!! Even though there's a 90 minute limit, on this Thursday night there was plenty of space between imbibers, and we weren't pressured in any way to move along. Thank you, as we were due for a proper catch up. One thing we did notice, is that once there were more folks chatting and laughing, it became a bit echo-y and harder to hear. On a busier night, I imagine the ambience we first experienced- quieter, mellow, chill vibe - likely changes to more robust and lively. Either way, this place is a feels-far-away retreat worth "traveling" to.

My wife and I visited this place for the first time on a Friday night. The ambiance in this place…read moreis mellow, dim, with music that fits the space. The music isn't too loud which was nice as well. My wife and I tried several drinks between the two of us. All of them were very good. The staff were friendly and personable. Be aware that you may want to use the restroom prior to entering. If you have to use the restroom while inside, you'll have to exit outside and walk back into the market space to use one. This is a bar only, so plan accordingly to eat as there are no food items to order inside. 10/10 would recommend and my wife and I were glad we stopped in. This will be our go to local cocktail bar from now on.

Gustavo was our server and him and the rest of the staff provided excellent service. Food was…read moredelicious, ambience was great and Gustavo did not miss a beat. Excellent customer service! Definitely will come back again!!

First time here and our server Diego G was awesome! He took time to explain the menu and advised us…read moreon some items. He is pleasant and made our visit enjoyable. Butter cake was delicious! Thanks