I can't say as though I've had a bad meal here. Maybe some I wouldn't order again, but never a bad…read moreone. The tater tots are a nice twist in addition to traditional fries. Most people swear by the Rib-Eye sandwich but I actually prefer the French Dip. My go to is the BLT though, they nail it. Service is usually pretty quick and I only ever really come here with large parties (8 or more) which their patio can accommodate easily on a week day with no reservation if you need a last minute spot for an office lunch. All in all, I love this place and it's become a regular for me for work.

Food was good. Busy establishment at Tulare golf course. Slow bar service...was passed by multiple…read moretimes when ready to order.

Had high hopes from the outside, but service wasn't great and food was just ok. They are a cash…read moreonly place, which I don't mind, but it was the first thing out of the bartenders mouth, and she didn't offer where the ATM was....I had to search for it myself. The next thing was "you have to come up here to order". A better approach would have been, "welcome in, we're cash only, but there's an ATM next to the restrooms if you need it. And I'll take your order up here (at the bar) when you're ready"

Santa Fe is the spot for you after a long work day. Ambiance is always great. Service is also…read morealways on point!

So this place is a neighborhood dive bar. It's got pool tables, darts, and pinball. Great place for…read morea burger and a beer. I had the Daddy Mac, imagine a homemade better version of a Bic Mac. The burger is large and filling and I love how the flavor and juiciness is on point. The burgers make this place worth a try!

Staff was friendly and inviting. Prices had been reasonable for the location. Burger and fries…read morehad been tasty (although the fries could have been cooked a tad longer - probably my preference as they were not raw by any means. Will go back when visiting Sequoia and passing thru...

Part of the fun while in a different town is to try local restaurants. I did that while in…read morePorterville, CA. I dined at Don Vino's. It's an Italian restaurant with Italian and Mexican dishes. It's located in the heart of the downtown Porterville. The downtown is the cutest with its charming brick sidewalks and modern street lamps with an old fashion look. The restaurant has a secure back parking lot with an entrance. Or you can enter from the front, the street parking is angled lots so no parallel to parking fussiness. They were are able to accommodate large parties if you make reservations in advance. My large-ish group were even able to get separate checks. Appreciate that. Our waitress did a great job handling our table and her other tables. We were immediately served our drinks and complimentary focaccia bread and olive oil n vinegar was brought to the table. I ordered the chicken parmigiana ($20) and requested no mozzarella cheese on top. The waitress informed me that there is some parmesan cheese sprinkled on the spaghetti noodles. Very attentive of her to ask. The plate and food came out hot. The chicken filet was thick but all so tender and moist. Nice amount of breading and without the mozzarella on top just like I requested. Excellent. The serving size was ample. The spaghetti sauce was tasty with a touch of sweetness. Not harsh tasting at all. The noodles were cooked to a perfect doneness. Having a HFCS aversion, I forgot to ask about the sauce but I had no effects. So I'm going go out on a limb and say the sauce has no HFCS.

After my subpar experience at The Palace, I was looking for a new place to have dinner with friends…read morewhile in Porterville. Hoping for a place with good drinks and great food. One of them suggested we try Don Vinos as they have a decent bar area. We went on Friday evening and it wasn't a little busy but not so much that it was obnoxious. Also, even though it was busy, our waitress was on it. As soon as we sat down, she brought over menus and took our drink orders. When I asked about what kind of margaritas they had, she informed me which ones were made with fresh in-house squeezed juice. They all sounded amazing but I opted for the standard with fresh squeezed lemon/lime juice. Our drinks were brought to us not 5 minutes later and then we gave our orders. We ordered the chips and guacamole as an appetizer for the table. It was brought out shortly after we ordered it and was a good portion for 4 people. However, I just wish the guac had more salt as it was a bit bland. For an entree, I opted for the Chili Verde Pizza, which seemed to be the perfect item from this place (an Italian themed restaurant with several Mexican dishes). And, oh man...was this amazing. They use the chili verde sauce as the sauce for the pizza, which is brilliant. Also, the pork had just enough spice. All of my friends and I enjoyed our entrees except for one: A friend of mine had ordered the Fettuccini Alfredo he had on a previous trip to Don Vino's but told me that the new preparation was different from his last time having the dish and it was not as great as before. Other than that, we all finished our dishes and were satisfied. I definitely recommend Don Vino's as a must go in Porterville. The only things keeping me from giving it a 5-star review were the guac being a bit bland and the consistency of dishes being a bit off for my friend. Also, if you don't like super loud restaurants, this might be a skip as the acoustics in there are loud. Other than that, the servers are attentive, the drinks are delicious, and the food is good.

My new favorite place for wet burritos! And yesss their to-go orders come with chips and salsa…read more(make sure you ask for that when you do order - just to be safe). I LOVE how you are able to order a red or a green burrito! The wet chicken burrito & wet asada burritos were well packed with rice and beans and the meat portion was NOT skimpy! I had a friend recommend this place and I'm so happy she did because it's likely my go-to now. What I love about the rice is that it's so fluffy I even got some peas in the rice but it tasted so delicious with chicken you could barely notice it & it made the burrito so much better. Someone mentioned the chicken as dry and I think most chicken breast is slightly less juicy but the wet sauce the burrito had and the cheese really made it feel like it was pretty decent texture wise! Also such a big plus that they give u a container of sour cream for your burrito on the side. The salsa for the chips is mild - and I prefer that! The tacos were pretty good you can get cotija Mexican cheese or Monterrey jack cheese as a topper & the tortilla feels fried! They were well worth the price and welp stuffed too. Will be back soon :)

Great service. Tasty food. TVs by the bar. Great tasting drinks. Definitely would returnread more

The place outside looks old but when you go inside!Boom!! It's happening. The place is alive, fun…read moreand nice people. The service is great, I didn't order food. Highly recommend

LOVE this place!! Delicious drinks and a wonderful crowd of people. My go to when I'm in town!!read more

Come checkout the Stag in Exeter. Great vibes, great customers, the best staff. The best popcorn in…read moretown.

The Stag isn't just a bar -- it's a living, breathing paradox wrapped in simplicity and nostalgia…read more A sanctuary for the sunburned and the soul-weary, sitting square in the heart of Exeter like a shrine to simpler sins. The sign, half invitation, half dare: Enter if you're thirsty for something that isn't on the menu of life. Inside, the air is thick with laughter, cheap perfume, and the musk of memory. The wood is old, the stools are crooked, and the light is low enough to make everyone look like the best version of themselves. You can feel the ghosts here -- drifters, dreamers, field hands, maybe even a few saints who took a wrong turn. They all linger in the hum of the jukebox. Ah, the jukebox -- electronic altar of heartbreak. It glows on the wall like an electric confession booth, playing Merle, Patsy, and Johnny for the price of a few credits and a little piece of your heart. Each song unfurls like a slow whiskey burn -- sweet, sad, and just a bit dangerous. For a few minutes, everyone in the room is part of the same melody, the same ache. And behind the bar -- the real magic. The women who run this joint aren't just bartenders; they're high priestesses of the pour, keepers of secrets, and therapists with better lighting. They don't just serve drinks -- they dispense absolution one glass at a time. They smile like they've seen it all and still find the world worth laughing at. Their pours are generous, their eyes sharp, and their patience mythological. The Stag isn't polished, and thank the gods for that. It's honest. It's human. It's the kind of place where time stretches, stories spill, and strangers become drinking buddies before the song ends. When you finally pull the door (real hard) and step into the cool Exeter night, the stars feel closer somehow. You can still hear the jukebox faintly -- one last chorus chasing you into the dark. And you know, deep down, that The Stag isn't just a bar. It's a reminder. A reminder that imperfection is beautiful, whiskey is holy, and that the best kind of truth usually comes from a woman with a towel over her shoulder and a grin that says, "Another round?"

We were so hungry and none of the bars were serving food. Sky was though and I can say the chicken…read moretenders and fries were hot and delicious. Not your average. Service was fast and attentive. loud DJ playing throwbacks, not crowded but at least not awkward.

The ambiance of the bar is quite different of what I'm used, but it is great. The Dj that is…read moreplaying music kept the vibe up for the patrons there and people were dancing and it was great. The service from the owners and the bartender was great, they make you feel like family there. I ordered the friend mushrooms plus the calamari and it was delicious. I was so full by the time I was done eating. They also have an array of things on their menu. They have a menu for everyone from hamburgers to just mozzarella sticks. You need to come out here and give this place a try.