Came for the wine and jazz on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. John the owner is a great host and…read moretakes time to get to know you all. Poppy the dog was a great host too. So sweet. We enjoyed a tasting of the wines. Then bought a bottle of the Pinot to enjoy while taking in the views and jazz music. The olive oil is great too. We parked on the Alvarado staging area and walked a brief 15 minute hike through Wildcat Canyon. Overall we had a good time and can't wait to go back.

Our favorite neighborhood hangout. Love everything about this place - the setting, the wine, the…read moreolive oil, the people, the dogs...

I remember coming here when it was a restaurant back in the 70s and 80s. Over the years the owners…read morehave leased it to other companies but now they rent it out for events of any kind. I have used it a couple of times for a birthday celebration and paint parties. They have three rooms, 2 bathrooms, and the original wooden bar. No kitchen but I brought in my own catering. It's got a nostalgic feel that can be dressed up or not depending on the theme of your party/event. The staff who manage the spot are friendly, helpful, offer suggestions and will answer all your questions. There is off street free parking and a wine tasting room on the top of the property. I bought wine from them for my parties to support the local business. Check out their website if you are looking for an event venue - www.thewaterfrontrodeo.com. You can go to their website for info and to schedule a tour.

Great place to meet friends for coffee and snacks, nice view and good friendly vibes.read more

Booked an even at BBG Studio and the venue was really nice and roomy and clean everyone loved the…read morelayout and the owner accommodated us and made sure it was convenient, the sound system and decor was very nice and the location and parking was perfect! I would highly recommend this event venue!

Had an event at this studio and it was amazing. The owner made sure to keep in contact with us and…read moremade the night perfect. He even helped us find a videographer for the night which was amazing. We're definitely planning on using this event again. Clean, big, and perfect for all events!

I am not a member of the Elks Club. I came here on a Sunday afternoon to hear a band presentation…read moreby the New Orleans Jazz Club of Northern California. They put a concert on once a month featuring different bands. Admission for nonmembers was $12.00. Between sets, there was a jam session. The venue is spacious there is a dance floor and a full bar. They were also serving food. There is also a good-sized parking lot. Looking at the information I found it seems that you can rent the hall for events. If I was planning on a reception or some other event I would consider this venue.

I live the Richmond Elks!!! The Best People On Earth! Fun times, great community. They do…read moreincredible charitable work.

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I went to the Bayview Eagles performance space, adjacent to the bar for a fabulous Cajun/Zydeco…read moreperformance by a new friend of mine, Andrew Carriere and his group of extremely talented musicians. He comes from a storied Louisiana family of Cajun and Zydeco musicians. He is versatile, sings, plays the triangle, the harmonica and the washboard. and in my little experience of watching him play with various groups, he lets everyone shine. His band's music was made for dancing and I have two left or right feet. The regular fans know what they are coming for - to dance. One of these days I'll earn without upsetting a partner. But then someone has to pay the price for teaching a newbie. A great place to visit for affordable beer and some wine. If Andre performs there, I'll be prepped to dance :)

I was invited for a round of golf by my cousin and her husband who are members. I had never heard…read moreof the Richmond Country Club, but it is a members only course. It's been about 8 years since I played regularly, so I am trying to get myself out there and take advantage of the summer, exercise and friendly competition. I arrived early for our late morning tee off, so I found myself at the bar celebrating a pre-birthday mimosa while getting my game face ready. The place was somewhat empty that morning, but the golf course was a steady flow of players. Without a drivable cart, we were lagging behind others who had one and were better - so we tried to hurry up and let others play through to catch up. Overall everyone was nice and the timing worked out. After 9 holes, there's a snack shack with sandwiches, hot dogs, ice cold beer and beverages. It's like the reward you've been waiting for. I had a nice cold Lagunitas IPA and hung out with my family enjoying the scenery. I had a blast at Richmond Country Club and look forward to going back again after a few more rounds of practice.

Update: a few people have written me asking about my review over the years and why i would…read morerecommend not joining the club. While i do think the course is great, (except for holes 2-4, which are kinda shoehorned in) Mike Iker and the board that support him at Richmond are completely incompetent. There was an incident where a very rich, very well connected group hit into ours over and over again. There was a confrontation, and because a guest of a member in my group used a curse word toward the group that had hit into us and cursed at us multiple times, we were asked to write a formal apology to the group that went out of their way to try to injure us and also be jerks. When i met with the board, other members were on my side and explained to "mr" Iker that he was clearly wrong and that if anyone should apologize, it was the other group. He was unrelenting and in the end, six of the younger members ended up leaving the club because we were harassed by the group in question, and by Mike himself. I received apologies from the GM and the head of sales, who were both very nice, for Mike's behavior, and multiple people have apologized to me since. I could see rejoining the club if i got an apology from mike and the club, and a clear outline of how they hope to change, but i generally dont hold my breath on stubborn cowards doing the right thing. edit: Mike emailed me after I wrote this review to awkwardly, cowardly, and sarcastically thank me for my feedback. I don't think there is anything on earth that sums him and the club up as well as that. You're welcome for saving you all from these sad husks of excuses for men.

I am looking forward to taking more classes on Sundays! They offer bachata at 6:30 and salsa at…read more7:30 p.m. Excellent instructors who teaches the steps slowly with many opportunities to practice before partnering and rotating partners throughout the classtime. It used to be located in Emeryville but now they are located in Richmond next to a grocery store which feels much safer when parking. I went here with three friends and we all plan to keep coming back at least 1-2x a month when we can!

The floor is better than when they just opened that place. I recommend it. Easy parking, many…read moredancing rooms.

Finally had a chance to visit. Place still looks brand new eventhough opened 5 or more yrs…read more This is a city owned facility community center so not at all affiliated with the middle school next door or the track field. Not sure what to think of this place yet but looks great so far. According to the coordinator, theres rooms to rent, affordable classes to take and free kids programs. More info on their website. Cafe inside as you walk in and a front desk to the right. Drinks, coffee and some desserts. Three lounge benches to wait, rest while enjoying your order. Concrete tables in back with view of middle school's basketball courts and track. Limited parking out front. Will try their cafe next time. Come support this local facility.