Vinhos is a gem on Main Street! We happened upon this lovely place looking for a good meal and…read morewe're big fans of tapas. We stopped in just before 6:00 and we're greeted by a friendly woman getting the restaurant ready for opening. We later came to find out she was an owner. She was so sweet and offered to seat us before the servers actually showed up, as they had worked a local event that day. The waitress soon came and our wonderful experience began. They have a great wine list and wine cocktails. We ordered three dishes and were pleased with the presentation and flavors. Pica-Pau - a traditional Portuguese dish with beef and spices in a delicious broth. It's served with bread for soaking up the broth. I really enjoyed this dish, especially the broth. Crostini di Mare - shrimp on crostini's with a tangy garlicky sauce on top. This was my favorite and I wouldn't hesitate to order this again. Sea Legs - octopus over a sweet potato mash. This was tasty as well and the octopus was cooked perfectly. The sweet potato mash is divine!! We also had a Caprese salad, pretty average, but nice presentation. The outdoor seating area is comfortable and so nice to people watch on the main drag. We really enjoyed ourselves and plan to go back next time we visit. The service is excellent, portions in line with tapas and atmosphere is great.

Not welcoming to us as big party coming in at 7, we walked in at 5:30…read more We left at 6:15 after three glasses of wine and two tapas social dishes. We could have been seated in a nicer area but it wasn't offered. We've been here two other times and had wonderful service and tapas. Not this time.

I love it here and definitely want to come back!…read more I stopped in with some friends for a drink before our reservation across the street, we had the best experience leaving me eager for my next visit. The drinks were so good and the menu looked amazing too! They have so many options to choose from, perfect place to share a few bites with a group. Very cute inside, we sat at the bar but they have tables as well as a patio too.

I feel like I am going crazy because all of these interviews talk about how good the food and…read moreatmosphere was, but this wasn't our experience. The setup itself is just weird; you have to stand outside and wait for someone to come out to seat you. When you go inside, its small and has kind of a "bar meets saddam hussein's palace" kind of vibe, there is gold everywhere in here. Not to mention its a bar that has been converted into a restaurant, its separated by the check-in desk by drapery. One good point is that all of the staff is very friendly and attentive, although I think our waitress had to cover every table in the place, which seems kind of not great for her! We started with some drinks, they were both good, no complaints there. After they came we ordered our food, we ordered them one at a time. First up was the bacon wrapped dates. These were pretty good, the bacon was cooked well and had some good crisp, it paired well with the dates and cheese inside. The walnut was kind of weird and my wife and I both thought for a second the date pit hadn't been removed. Next we got the corn empanadas, these were disappointing but not awful. The dough was cooked fine but it has absolutely no flavor, like nothing at all. The filling was also cooked ok, the corn had good texture, but similarly, had no flavor, about the only thing I could tint was a tiny bit of cilantro. Once you dip it in the sauce that comes with it, things improve, but we both felt the empanadas should be able to stand on their own. The last tapas item we got was the costillas al ajillo, these were both disappointing AND awful. They are advertised as "fall off the bone fried rib tips, garlic infused olive oil, crisp garlic chips" The only thing crispy about this was the meat itself, it was incredibly dry and had no flavor. There was a little bit of olive oil and some minced garlic, but not "crispy garlic chips". Credit where credits due they took if off the bill, but it was just incredibly bad. We finished with the chocolate flan which was quite good, no complaints there. All in all it was disappointing and I don't know that we would come back.

I had an amazing time last night at L Compo! Everything, from the food to the service, was…read moreexceptional. The bartender, Haleema, truly stood out.Incredibly sweet, attentive, and she made some of the best drinks I've had. Highly recommend, and I'll definitely be back!

Had an amazing experience at L Campo last night! I've traveled to many cities in Spain and truly…read moreappreciate authentic Spanish food, and this place absolutely delivered. The patatas bravas were incredibly delicious, the cauliflower dish was amazing, the shishito peppers were so flavorful, and the vegan paella was such a pleasant surprise , full of flavor and beautifully prepared. My friend ordered shrimp and loved it. She had been there before and had tried the seafood paella and other dishes, and everything was excellent. The drinks were also high quality and complemented the meal perfectly. A special thank you to Patrick, our server, who was outstanding. He truly understands hospitality and made the whole experience even better with his attentiveness and professionalism. And knowing this gem is woman-owned makes it even more special. It's wonderful to support a restaurant bringing authentic Spanish flavors, excellent service, and such a warm atmosphere to Livermore. We will definitely be back!

Stopped in for lunch around 12:30pm and had no trouble finding a table, plenty of seating…read moreavailable. To start, they brought out a basket of warm corn and flour tortilla chips with salsa, refried beans, and cabbage. Everything was fresh and flavorful -- a perfect way to kick off the meal. I ordered the Caldo de Res soup, and it did not disappoint. The broth came out steaming hot, rich, and full of flavor. It was loaded with tender beef, corn on the cob, potatoes, and carrots, with rice, onions, cilantro, lime, hot sauce, and tortillas on the side to build it just how you like. Each bite was hearty, comforting, and delicious. The restaurant has TVs showing sports and even a full bar in the back, which makes it a great spot to hang out as well as grab a meal. My server was attentive and polite, checking in to make sure I didn't need anything throughout the meal. Overall, great food, generous portions, and excellent service. I'll definitely be back for more.

So we have been coming here for a while now and until recently service has been great. But last…read more2-3 times not so great. I went with some girlfriends on a Friday night a few months and service was not as great as usual. I went back a couple go Saturdays back for the unlimited mimosas and margaritas and apparently they don't do that anymore but still had the advertisement on the window. Bummer. Then I ordered a mimosa but they didn't have champágne. I ordered a margarita but they didn't have the mix. Then we asked for cabbage for our chips. They didn't have. We said we would think about what drinks to order since they didn't have what we originally wanted and they gave us our food but never came back to ask about drinks. I was really bummed with the service and lack of food supply. I'm not sure what was going On, but I hope it gets better or back to normal.

Bigwood never disappoints. The burgers are always terrific and the beer is very good. This place…read moredeserves to be around for some time!!

I went to "Bigwood"on the advice of several positive reviews, we even brought another couple to…read morejoin us. Was prepared for an awesome burger. The restaurant wasn't busy and we had an excellent waitress.We are a fun group and she engaged with us.One of the ladies likes her meat well done ,myself medium rare. Well, there was a lone cook in the kitchen and unfortunately everyone received well done burgers. I wasn't happy, the meal was disappointing. Make sure your message is heard, don't be disappointed.

We drove far just to find our it is close. Please update your hours to "temporary close".read more

Such a wonderful place to spend the evening! I happened to visit on a Wednesday evening and was…read morereally shy because it was my first time here. I was greeted immediately by the staff, and felt so welcome. The ambiance is very warm and cozy, I enjoyed the Crab Cakes with mixed greens, COMPLIMENTS TO THE CHEF. The wine paired perfectly with my dish, even though I enjoyed a red wine. The flavors of the crab cakes with the mixed greens and dressing were composed so beautifully. And a table of complete strangers invited me to join them because I was solo for the evening. I definitely plan on returning. As the sign says , " Good friends, good wine , good times" CHEERS!

we had a great time when we came for dinner. the food was amazing and the ambiance was great! we…read moredid complimentary valet and our attendant was super helpful and kind! his name was Danny. he pointed us in all the right directions and made sure we didnt miss checking out the VW in the hotel lobby. would definitely come back and recommend to others.

Jose was the best of the best server! I was blown away by his attentiveness and his recommendations…read morefor drink pairings with my meal. The skuna bay salmon was a 15/10... it's the #1 protein I eat, but I've never had anything as good as the salmon served here. Jose recommended the petit chablis for my wine pairing and he was right on the money. For dessert I had the chocolate passion fruit semifreddo, another excellent suggestion. All in all, clearly I'm blown away from start to finish. Vibe was fun and welcoming and loved that I could bring my dog to enjoy this incredible dinner by my side.

First time trying Portuguese food! Never had Portuguese food before much less petiscos which is…read morebasically tapas. The food is very similar to Spanish tapas. The flavor profile is slightly different but I could barely notice since I'm not so familiar with the cuisine. Food: Lingicua- dope presentation. It arrives on fire to your table. Pretty cool and the taste is good but ultimately it's just a sausage. Class streamed in white wine/garlic- really tasty. I really enjoyed this dish. It has a very similar profile to other clam/mussels in white wine dishes so I dunno if you necessarily hafta try it here but it was good. Octopus- was also really good but I wouldn't say any better or worse at other places over had octopus Duck rice- this was just ok. Duck was a lil dry. At $45 I wouldn't recommend. The portion is also tiny. I thought it was gonna be like a big paella or something. Overall everything was solid/tasty. Cocktails were surprisingly good. I'll say the only thing is the value/price. Portions are tiny and some things like the rice are really pricey for the portion that you get so I'd def be aware of that.

Found this cute place in San Jose Downtown, really good for date nights…read more Food is also very special, Portuguese tapas has a strong character in ingredients choice and flavor. Pig ear salad - cold and crunchy, love the texture, wish there's a bit more acidity Beef tongue - really flavorful, texture of the meat is also really tender Filet mignon - my favorite dish, the acidity of the sauce is really interesting, even ordered extra bread to finish up that sauce Duck rice - pretty good too but not as memorable as other dishes Servers are really nice and welcoming, gave good introductions of the menu, we'll definitely come back and try more stuff!

Service was outstanding ! With amazing food as the topper a must try highly recommend!read more

Pau our server was great. All his recommendations were fabulous. The food was spectacular from the…read moretapas to the deserts

The service is great and the ambiance is brilliant for the space. Wish they had more spirits or a…read morecigar lounge because the space is so large and could accommodate more than just beer and wine.

Great place to sit outside for a drink in Livermore. Live music is a big bonus, though can be loud…read moreat times. Love you can get beer from one place and wine from another and sit together; that's a good configuration/compromise for our family. Looking forward to the expansion; if one of the new establishments serves Boba and another full meals this could become one stop Friday night shopping for us lol