Food was absolutely OUTSTANDING. I did not take a picture of everything we ordered (but I did of…read moremost things). If you think it looks amazing... just know it tastes even better. Our compliments to the kitchen for whipping up these tasteful treats. Every dish has a unique and delightful flavor profile, keeping you riding through a culinary adventure Everything we ordered was delicious. Really enjoyed that many of these dishes had a fusion of flavors: - Samosas - Coconut shrimp - Pastry wrapped asparagus - pork belly - tuna carpaccio - meatballs - Mediterranean tacos - sticky toffee cake It's so hard to choose favorites, cuz they all feel like favorites, but some standouts for me were the samosas, PorkBelly, the pastry wrapped asparagus, and the sticky toffee cake. The service was stellar! Our server, Grace, gave us a warm welcome and made us feel right at home. She checked in on us and made sure we were well taken care of. She also had some really great recommendations on plates to try. The decor and ambiance of the restaurant is really nice. The plates were beautiful, and the area we were sitting at (in the back) felt intimate and had a very nice sky light providing natural light where we dined. The location is great, just off the Main Street. There's lots of cute shops and restaurants around the area. It's super walkable and just a great place to hang. Thank you everyone at The River, we can't wait to be back!

We made a reservation to sit outside, and that was perfect for us with our small dog. The menu is…read moreamazing, shared choices, and individual plates too, tapas style; we enjoyed that a lot as our first time eating here. Service is top notch; waitress service, kind and helpful, explaining the dishes available to make our selection. We ended up sharing to make the most of tasting as many options as possible. The owner is friendly, welcoming, and clearly loves her restaurant; we shall return and bring our friends next time! We brought our grandchildren too; great little menu for them. I love the ambiance of this place; I almost felt I was in another country because it is so authentic.

5 pm the restaurant was hot and never cooled down. tables are too tiny for two people. the…read moredecorations in the front of the restaurant are gaudy and pretend flowers need to be removed. the great news is that the food is excellent and we will return when the weather cools down.

Went for early dinner and WOW loved the food! We started with crostini's so good and delicious also…read moremeatballs very flavorful came with a lot of sauce! Probably the best meatballs I have had! My daughter had the beet salad which she loved and I had the classic Caesar! We shared the lasagna which was amazing but next time we will order our own :) It is a small restaurant but very quant they have outside sitting but was too hot to enjoy that. Laurie greeted us as we walked in and very nice, clap clap to the chef!! We are definitely going back!

We hosted a surprise party at The Vine with about 25-30 guests and it went perfect! The wine was…read moreplentiful and the appetizers served were tasty! Jamie was incredibly helpful at organizing the event and the employees were very professional and helpful at every opportunity. I highly recommend The Vine for your next group gathering.

A Hidden Gem in El Dorado Hills Amazing Food & Even Better…read moreHospitality! My wife and I stopped by Vine EDH for lunch today while we were in El Dorado Hills for a doctor's appointment. We were hungry, happened to stumble upon this cozy little spot, and I'm so glad we did. As soon as we walked in, we were welcomed by Jaime, who was working behind the bar. Right away, I told my wife, "She looks like she owns the joint." Turns out--I was right! We asked Jaime for her recommendations, and she suggested the tri-tip tacos. We went with those along with the chicken caprese sandwich and truffle fries. The kitchen happened to be having an issue with the oven that day, so the food took a little longer than Jaime wanted. But my wife and I honestly didn't mind one bit. We were enjoying some rare time alone away from the kids, having a great conversation, and chatting with Jaime. She was incredibly personable and made us feel like regulars even though it was our first visit. Then the food started arriving. First up were the tri-tip tacos, and they were absolutely scrumptious. The meat was flavorful and tender, with just the right balance of zest and saltiness. They disappeared pretty quickly! Next came the chicken caprese sandwich, and WOW. The chicken was tender, the fresh mozzarella paired perfectly with the spinach, and everything came together beautifully. It was an amazing sandwich. But for me, the unexpected star of the show was the truffle fries topped with cheese. Crispy, piping hot, cheesy, and ready to be devoured. I could have easily eaten another order by myself. My wife enjoyed a refreshing glass of white wine, while I was the responsible driver for the day and stuck with a near beer. Then came the biggest surprise. When I pulled out my credit card to pay, Jaime told us that our entire meal and drinks were on the house because of the delay. We were genuinely shocked. The funny thing is, we weren't upset about the wait at all. We had enjoyed every minute of our lunch. But that gesture told us everything we needed to know about Jaime and the way she runs her business. She truly takes pride in Vine EDH and genuinely cares about making sure every person who walks through the door has an amazing experience. Great food will bring you into a restaurant, but hospitality like that is what makes you remember it and want to come back. We will absolutely be returning the next time we're in El Dorado Hills. Except next time, I'm making sure we bring some cash so we can leave a BIG tip for the amazing bartender who just happens to be the owner too! Thank you, Jaime, for the incredible food, your kindness, and especially your amazing hospitality. You turned what was supposed to be a quick lunch into one of the highlights of our day. Vine EDH absolutely earned five stars from us. We'll be back!

We actually walked in because we heard the live music from outside and we are SO glad we did! There…read morejust isn't enough live music in town, and this was such a fun surprise. It was our first time hearing The River and The Willow, and they were phenomenal. We're officially fans and already excited to follow them around town! Sounds like they may be back at the Hilmont next Friday, and we will DEFINITELY be coming back. Amazing cocktails, incredible live music, and such a great atmosphere. More live music like this, please!!

Always great. Celebrated our 25th anniversary here tonight…read more Great music and ambience.

Emma was fantastic!! The food was amazing! The vibe was very cool! Great experience. 10/10…read moreExperience

Bryana was our server and she was very pleasant and helpful always checking if we needed anything…read moreelse. She made my friend's birthday lunch great. Thanks foe helping us to a wonderful lunch

Reservations are definitely a must here, as was on display the Friday night we went when the place…read morewas completely packed, including the first-come, first-served bar area. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable, and she did a great job walking us through the day's specials as well as some of her favorite picks. I started with the In Crowd cocktail and really enjoyed it. The coconut, basil, and bitters balanced beautifully with the gin, making for a super refreshing drink that felt especially perfect for spring or summer weather. We followed our server's advice and ordered four items, two larger plates and two starters, and everything was delicious. Here's the breakdown: Trout Dip: Fantastic smoky, fishy flavor in all the right ways, served with crostinis. The only small nitpick was that the crostinis were overdone for my taste and shattered loudly when bitten into. Grilled Prawns: Super meaty and seasoned and sauced perfectly, with a bed of slaw that balanced the dish nicely. Scallops: Seared to perfection and in an addicting red Thai curry sauce. I was intrigued by the combo of kimchi, grits, and curry and have to say that it somehow blends amazingly well. Lamb Chops: Cooked to a perfect medium rare, expertly seasoned, with little gaminess and a cooling yogurt sauce that really brought the dish together. All in all, it was a fantastic meal and easy to see why this place is such a favorite among both locals and tourists. The food, the drinks, and the service all come together to make this a great option for any occasion from a casual night out (us) to celebrating something memorable like a graduation (several were happening while we were there).

Decent spot - much nicer inside than expected. Service was prompt and friendly and I was excited to…read moresee some mocktails on the menu. We were going to make a reservation but a credit card was required - that felt excessive for a reservation on a Wednesday night so we risked it and just showed up. We were early (5:30) so we got seated right away. We got a variety of appetizers after my mocktails (very gingery, yum!). The ribs had a great sauce but were overcooked a bit. The burrata was nice but crostini was so hard I thought it might tear up my mouth. Gnuddi was tasty but very oily. Great ambience and perfect for a wine drinker - extensive list. We would bring family or friends there for a night classy night out, but it wasn't overwhelmingly amazing to us.

Zoe was our server and she was fantastic! Very friendly and attentive to our party of 9 in spite of…read moreall her other tables. Annette, the manager, stopped to check on us and that was nice. The menu may look limited but the choices are amazing! Yesssss a full bar and the rest of the staff I was great. The ambience wasn't too loud but we did eat during brunch. Will definitely come back to the spot!

Stopped into Alaro Craft Brewery Restaurant for the first time for my girlfriends birthday. I…read morespecifically chose this spot because of reviews and photos of great looking food and drinks. We arrived for an mid-day lunch and sat at a small table for two near the window overlooking the outdoor patio. flight: Bennett, Rabbit Hole, Castillo, Spaniard Pajamas Bravas Chicarrón Steak sandwich Fish & Chips Soft Serve Flight: Tangerine Creamsicle, Berry Bliss, Caramel Kiss w/Sea Salt, Chocolate Walnut Crave The beer flight was good and so we're the appetizers. The sandwich wasn't bad it bit the bread slices were pretty massive and made up the majority of the sandwich. I ended up dissecting the sandwich and eating everything separately. And there was a little too much sauce for my particular liking, but I did take a slice home with the rest of our left overs. The dessert flight was also made a little more special as our waitress lit a small birthday candle. And put it on top of one of the flights, so we could sing happy birthday.

Cool Spanish tapas spot in Sacramento!!…read more This well-known Spanish restaurant has been a Midtown favorite since 1994. Ambience: relaxed and warm, with live Spanish guitar music. Seating: indoor and outdoor Parking: street parking Restrooms: 2 stalls per gender Food/drink recommendations: * Sangria: refreshing and really good * Filet mignon beef tips * Jamón serrano * Seared ahi * Bread basket Service: fast and efficient. If you're celebrating a birthday or special occasion, you can even ask the guitarist to play a birthday song. Perfect for date nights or celebrations.

Another edition of "I have had this place bookmarked for ages and finally got around to trying it"…read more To celebrate my birthday with some girlfriends, we made a reservation at Tapa the World for a Friday night. When we arrived, the restaurant was lively and buzzing with energy. We were promptly seated at our table and began looking over the menu. To start, I ordered a mocktail while my two girlfriends ordered cocktails. We decided that we were just going to order a variety of tapas and share them, which is exactly why I picked this restaurant. All in all, we ended up ordering the croquettes, the garlic shrimp, the empanadas of the day (which were potato and cheese), the patatas bravas, and a pork dish that I don't remember the name. Eat and every dish was absolutely delicious and bursting with flavor. So if you find yourself in the mood for some tapas and want a wonderful, lively atmosphere, come check out Tapa the World.

This place is no longer open for business as a restaurant. I understand they have a food truck that…read morepops up here and there with their amazing food and sangria. I am going to follow them on Instagram so I can be ready ; )

Ficelle has been on our list for quite sometime to try, we were finally in Winters when they were…read moreopen recently. Cute little counter service restaurant serving tapas, we decided to start with the Sangria which was very tasty. For our dinner we ordered the sausage and chickpeas, which was absolutely delicious, the prawns which were tasty, the cheese bread and the cannelloni which was pretty tasty. The food came out fairly quick considering they were quite busy. We sat outside in the patio, which was enjoyable and we like the dishes we ordered, excited to come again and try more items off the menu.

Stopped by South Pine Cafe around 11am on a Thursday and it was relatively busy…read more There is street parking and there is a parking lot across the street as well. I would assume on busier days like the weekend, parking would be pretty difficult. We were sat right away. It smelled so good in there from the fresh squeezed orange juice. There are plenty of tables and bar seating. My mom ordered the portabella scramble and I ordered a half order of the portabella Benedict. We both really liked what we ordered. The potatoes were lacking a little bit of flavor, but salt helped. Portions were good-sized for the price. Our waitress was friendly and helpful. We will be back if we are in the area.

Took a friend out for brunch for a birthday. I cannot express enough how much of an intricate part…read moreof my weekend routine breakfast/brunch are. Well, this place delivered nothing short of an excellent experience! They were pretty busy, so we sat the bar. The service was great, fast and nothing short of amazing! Got to sample their beverage menu and have one of my favorite eggs Benedict dishes... hot off the grill, mouthwatering and delicious. The setting and atmosphere was pretty chill and relaxed, with some friendly neighbors around. I will be back to this place again and look forward to expanding my knowledge of their menu, as there was multiple things I wanted to try. Go check it out today, if you haven't been. This place is happening for sure!!!