We had a great time going to this little place right in our backyard. Bartender Thane was awesome!…read more The drinks were really good!

This place is the home for cocktails galore!! Imagine it, they have it! If not, they will imagine…read moreit with you and they make it come true. They have good selection of drinks hoping they will surprise you. Service = bar-tendering. They hire high caliber bartenders from all over the place. So you are sure your cocktail will be excellent! Ambiance? It's Martinez, nothing lounge-y here where you sit on a comfy chair. Place is designed more for company and good conversations.

We go ti Nu-Rays during the daytime. Kathi, the owner is friendly, professional and involved in…read moredaily business. The bartenders greet you when you walk in, pour great drinks, stay busy while on the clock, make everyone feel welcome... and they're cut too! Relaxed atmosphere, cheap parking (free on weekends) and friendly clientele. Nu-Rats is the perfect clean dive bar!

As I'm normally a frequent customer of Whisky Lane because of Marli, I decided to stop by Nu Ray's…read morefor a change of pace and I'm so glad I did. I was warmly greeted by Meagan aka Olivia (She's a hottie)! Wow, Meagan provided exceptional service, tells witty jokes, will cut the rug (dance ) when I good song is playing, and always has a smile on her face....good vibes all around....come in with a good joke and the party begins.....do yourself a favor and check out Nu Ray's and have yourself a PBR!

Celebrated my 50th birthday here. Denzel our waiter was excellent, one of the owners came out to…read moresing happy birthday to me with a champagne toast. Food was excellent. Ambiance was excellent. We had a great time. Definitely recommend.

The food, the ambiance, the service and attention to detail was on point! My friends and I took the…read moretrek here for my birthday celebration, and what a treat. We were greeted with a smile and taken into the intimate and most amazing, "Speakeasy" room; and there we were treated like queens. Everything came out hot, fresh and perfectly seasoned. High elevation to the mac n' cheese and cornbread. The drinks were perfect and among the merriment, we were surprised with glasses of champagne to toast my birthday! Thank you Kenneth and Ontario for making my night so special! It was magical and I look forward to coming back for the brunch!

Live music, good food and service. Cute restaurant to come to in the downtown area. The fried…read morezucchini, burger, and chicken sandwich were great!

Shrimp scampi definitely needed more flavor. Veggie sandwich was very good! I would get it again…read more Garlic fries are crispy. They took a while to serve us but once they did the waiter was pleasant.

Simple yet very cool. Staff is very friendly and the place is cozy in its own way. One of the best…read moreplaces in the bay Area.

My husband found this place while we were on our anniversary getaway. After dinner, we wanted to…read morestop by a bar and we love speakeasy bars! It was so funny because we saw The Office storefront and thought it was a different place, so we went through the hallway from the back where the "secret" entrance was. You can choose to sit at the speakeasy-designed area where there are no windows, or there is another area where you can people-watch. It was surprisingly not as busy, but also it was only 8PM. Our bartender was so friendly and told us we should try the food, but we were too stuffed from our dinner. We decided just to have a quick drink and head out. I ordered a Strawberry Smash and the hubby got a Tropical Sunset. My drink was really delicious and huge. We only stayed for a drink because we were tired, but I would love to return when I'm back in the area.

Absolutely love this little spot! It's a great option when sitting at Five Suns. The burger was…read morefreshly prepared in front of us and the seasoning was absolute perfection. The cook was also taking orders and never skipped a beat! He did an incredible job dealing with everyone by himself. Can't wait to go back!

Had trouble finding this place tucked in the courtyard behind the marketplace. It is a cute picnic…read moretable set up in the brick courtyard with an umbrella and a patch of artificial grass for games. We ordered three single smashburgers. They were out of pickles but we got everything else on them, grilled onions and sauce etc. They don't sell fries or sodas, only burgers. I always eat fries with my burgers so that was disappointing. We went back inside to order sodas at the oyster bar. Got back and the burgers were done. The staff served them and then literally packed up, threw bags on their shoulders and walked away for good. It was a little weird since they still had an hour to go until closing according to their web listing. Burgers were delicious, except mine was pink in the middle and that's not my thing. Since the staff had already packed up and left there was nothing to do but eat around the edges. So that's what I did.

Tucked away inside of a red brick building, this place is a true hidden gem!…read more We met an out of town family member here for a drink before heading to dinner nearby and were amazed by the charm and decor. Everyone that came in was so friendly with stories to share and the owner is truly amazing. Super welcoming and knows his spirits! I told him that I wanted to try something new and a few questions later, he surprised me with a pear cider that was out of this world. For the warmer months, they also have a really cute patio area out back that you can see the water from. We will most definitley be back on our next trip!

Nice hole in the wall bar. Good vibes. The bartenders a good guy. I forget his name but I would…read moredefinitely come back and visit.

The menu selections were broad enough to be interesting, but not so deep that it felt overwhelming…read more I created a tasting, taking it slow, and enjoyed each of my selections. Starting with the Mt. Beautiful Estate Sauvignon Blanc, found this good. It's good, but not great. It's a decent wine but I think there are other more interesting Australian wines out there. The Rabble Rosé from Paso Robles was crisp with just an edge of tart. Like roasted strawberries, if that makes sense. And the Seaglass Riesling from the central coast is now a fave. It's a sweeter wine and a good end to a tasting, for sure. Glad I explored that one. It far exceeded my expectations. The vibe is good. The team is wonderful, caring and attentive, even if their internet went down and they weren't able to process cards quickly. They kept their frustrations focused on the tech and their attention on their customers. And the people who come in - there for a good time. This was our first experience here. We'll be back, for sure!

Really disappointed with my experience today. I'm a local in Benicia and have been here before, but…read morethis visit completely changed my perception. I was not allowed with my 5 month old baby to have a glass of wine in the patio. I was told there's a "no under 21" rule that apparently includes babies. That honestly didn't make sense to me. this is an infant, not even eating solid food yet. I've been to wineries in Napa with my baby and never had an issue, so this felt unwelcoming. This felt like a made up rule to protect non-mother customers, and Benicia is known for that. Horrible. What made it worse was how it was handled. The waitress(blonde, short hair mid-aged lady) came off rude and said, "no under 21, sorry--unless it's a dog haha," and then told me I could go to the taphouse on the corner. It felt dismissive and unprofessional. I even tried calling afterward to speak with a manager, but no one answered. Overall, it left a really bad impression, and I don't feel comfortable coming back after this.

We reserved a table a few weeks in advance for a large party to celebrate a graduation. We were…read moreseated at a window with an amazing view. Our server was amazing. Attentive, friendly, helpful, and constantly bringing food and checking on us! Our group enjoyed the calamari, crab cakes and carpaccio as appetizers. Everyone ranted and raved about all of those, but WOW those crab cakes were absolutely DIVINE! Even those in our party who normally don't enjoy crab cakes had to partake because the rest of us were so enthralled. We had to order three orders of crab cakes - they were THAT GOOD! Definitely the best I have EVER had and I always order crab cakes when we go out to eat and they are on the menu. For dinner we all had a huge assortment of items. All delicious! Chicken parmigiana, cozze & vongole, mushroom ravioli, salmon, two of us enjoyed filet entrees. We were all very delighted with everything that we ordered! We cannot recommend this restaurant highly enough! Delectable! Perfection! Thank you, Bella Siena, for making our loved one's graduation celebration so PERFECT! Service, food, it was all so spectacular! And...those crab cakes!

A little disappointed with my visit. I was expecting fine dining but they missed on all the…read moredetails. We sat outside, view was beautiful and they had umbrellas for shade. The plates set out I noticed had stains of old dried food on it. The water that I was served also had dried food on the rim and debris floating inside the cup. Did not drink from it at all. I ordered the pappardelle which came out beautifully. Sauce was hearty and simple but my meal kept getting interrupted by loose shrimp shells and tough artichoke leaves. I had high expectations and I expected a more from Bella Siena. On the other hand, the house bread with the onion and olive oil dip was delicious! Couldn't stop myself from getting more.

What an upscale Mexican restaurant, if you're looking for nachos, quesadillas or rice & beans this…read moreis not for you! We sat outside on the beautiful patio, almost like a treehouse. The waitress was sweet & service was excellent until the end, I had to go get the bill since she forgot about us. The food was delicious as were the drinks Give this place a try, you won't be disappointed!

We came here for a birthday work lunch with a group of seven. We started with the chips, salads,…read moreand corn ribs. The salsa had a little kick without being overly spicy, and the corn ribs were easily the highlight of the meal--definitely my favorite dish. I ordered the chicken al pastor tacos and, unfortunately, they were very bland. The chicken didn't have much flavor, and the salsa served with the tacos was also lacking. I did ask for extra pineapple, which added some sweetness and was probably the best part of the tacos. The service was excellent, and the restaurant has a trendy, modern atmosphere. Just know that this isn't a traditional Mexican restaurant--it's more of an upscale, bougie take on Mexican food, similar to Puesto. If you're looking for a fun vibe and good service, it's worth a visit. If you're after bold, authentic Mexican flavors, you may be disappointed.