This place has a great atmosphere and amazing service. Could not recommend a better place

Good drinks, good food and good music! The band was playing Jhene Aiko live and it was so so good! A vibe for sure. Ordered the Caribbean burger with fries and it was flavorful, juicy and a hint of that jerk flavor. Wait wasn't long at all and the drinks kept coming. Service has always been great as well. Cool spot for late night eats read more

Moses McQueens - Caribbean burger - Bars Near Me - Fresno, California

Sooooo much potential here, BUT, I would change a couple things to bring it up to five stars. I actually had a hard time deciding whether to give it 3 or 4 stars, but settled on 3 mostly because of how atrocious the crème brûlée was. So here's my assessment: Ambiance: 5 stars. Downtown Fresno has a few cool bars when it comes to ambiance, but Moses McQueens definitely wins. The inside is really swank, and the back patio is great too on a nice night. The crowd was all watching the WC match, and that was super fun to be a part of. If you have been to Rainy Street in Austin, this place would fit right in. Service: 5 stars. The staff was all great. The bartender was really cool, but also great at managing all of the orders (it was busy because of a world cup match) and was able to get drinks out fast. Staff also kept the whole place clean, clearing trash and glasses quickly, and the staff member who told us "thank you for coming" on the way out really put a cherry on top. Drinks: 4 stars: First of all, the cocktail menu is not big enough. A bar like this really needs at least two drinks from all of the major categories (two vodka/gin, two bourbon/whiskey, two rum, two tequila/mezcal). But they only had one bourbon drink and one rum drink, so I would add one more of each. Also, I would add in a spritz type drink for the summer. The bartender made us a secret off-menu spritz (wasn't Aperol, but another similar apertif), and it was amazing. The tequila drink I had (meet me downtown) was missing something, it was a bit too "harsh" and needs something to even it out. Food: 1 star!: We only had the vegan crème brûlée since we had already had dinner. Major props for making it vegan, that part was awesome. But the portion size was *TINY*, maybe three bites in total. And it was a bit too grainy, it needed to be blended better. The taste was pretty good, but we felt like what we got would qualify as a free sample, not a whole desert. Moses McQueens is right there, it just needs a bigger/more diverse cocktail list and to revamp the vegan crème brûlée and make the portion size larger to take that jump! read more

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If your going thinking its gonna be chill... think again. Came on a fri night. Was a cool spot. But for me... the vibes here didnt fit the ambiance of the establishment. Looks like a total cool/chill hipster spot. But ill pass on the dj playing 90s music. Was also a much older crowd than I was anticipating. Which isnt a deal breaker but thats not my crowd of type. Esthetically, it looks like a chill spot. But it almost gave club vibes in the back. Which is okay if your into that. But I prefer quieter spots where your not having to shout over the dj to have a conversation with whoever next to you. I wouldnt mind going back for i really think this place has potential, but would rather do so if theres no DJ. And maybe this spot never intended to being on the quiet side during the weekends? But I swear... the images online gives laid back vibes. And yeah it was far from that. read more

We've been wanting to check this place out since we heard about it opening... finally got around to it... First initial thought upon walking up? Looks cool, love the color... and there's history with that building (it's 100yrs old). We started off with walking around to the back. It's a lot more spacious than I expected, plenty of seating, looks like a chill place to hangout. After that we went on up to the bar to order a few drinks and some Sweet Potatoe fries (we just came from eating tacos so we weren't hungry). He got a beer, my friend and I both got the "Meet Me Downtown"... meh. It sounded good on paper but the drink was not good. It tasted like watered down tequila, and that's it. Only thing that helped me finish it so as to not waste ($13) was the tajin rim... helped add some flavor to it. The fries were good. No sauce came with it though. He liked his beer. Service.... was lacking. We weren't greeted with any friendly faces or gestures. The guy who took our order didn't seem to care to be there.... probably put that same effort into making our drinks? And I guess this is their system there-- you order food, you pick up outside. That's fine. It was ready right away. My bf said that when he went to the window the guy just opened the window and handed it to him and shut it right back.... not friendly whatsoever and not a peep out of his mouth. It seemed like such a cool place but I have to say... the vibe was not very vibey-- for us at least. They have a corn hole section outback, cute. There was a giant Connect Four.... but, it was broken and we didn't get to play. Chairs for the tables were cute but not very comfy-- they are definitely the type of chairs that will leave the back of your legs/ass marked up if you're wearing shorts, if you know what I mean. Oh, bathrooms were clean though. Maybe if this place is still around in the fall time I might consider coming back to give them another shot but as of now.... shitty service and high temps are not a good combo for me. Also, parking downtown isn't always ideal--we got lucky. Meter we parked at already had 2hrs paid for. Anyway, I'd put them between 1-2 stars... aside from their building and their backyard layout, nothing calls me to come back. Sorry. No rounding up here... it's gonna be a 1 star for me. read more

Moses McQueens - "Meet Me Downtown" drink & Sweet Potatoe Fries - Bars Near Me - Fresno, California

Checked out Moses McQueens recently with my best friend and had such a great time. We started with a couple drinks at the bar before heading out to the backyard patio, which honestly might be my favorite part of the whole place. The weather was perfect and the outdoor space is huge and there is plenty of seating, lots of room to spread out, and fun yard games that make it easy to hang out for a while. The food was good and definitely left me wanting to come back and try more of the menu. I'm especially excited to see this place during the summer because it already has such a fun atmosphere. My only suggestion would be adding a few misters outside because Fresno heat is no joke, and I think that would make the backyard even more comfortable during those hotter months. Overall, I really hope this business does well. We love the staff and the bartenders are fantastic and very knowledgeable. It feels like such a great addition to downtown Fresno and exactly the kind of spot the area needs. read more

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Cute spot, reminds me of the backyard social in old town Clovis. Love the comfy house vibes. The patio in the back really does feel like you're in a backyard, there's some picking up that still needs to be done but overall I like it. As of now have a full bar as well as beer and a few food options (fries, plantains & chicken wings). I was there on an art hop night so it was pretty packed but even then we were able to get our drinks within 5 minutes. I can see myself coming back here in the future when in the area! read more

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Came here for lunch today and we ordered the Caribbean chicken sandwich and their root beer wings ? Everything was soooo good & tasted fresh. Their plantains are really good and sweet as well. The vibe and aesthic is beautiful. You can easily forget that you're in Fresno. Definitely a place we'll continue to come back to! read more

First off I just want to say that I love this gem! The whole vibe was immaculate. Secondly, I can't give enough credit to Moe, I really hope y'all cherish her as much as I did! A true gem who has 10/10 customer service skills. She literally made our experience here 10x better. Honestly, I'd come back solely to interact with her because that's how much of an imprint she left. Cat fish tacos are the way to go, but get there early because they definitely sold out! read more

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Hmmmm well - the drinks and the bartender were great! The food - hot mess... or maybe cold mess? I really think they'd benefit from putting a little "order at the bar" sign on the food truck if that's the plan. Everyone was so confused on what to do. When we finally figured it out, we were handed a buzzer but then our food never came. We checked on the truck and the cook said his system was down. So we just had to tell him what we ordered. My friends burger was totally cold and his response was "yeah it's been ready for a while" but we were sitting next to the truck and he never said it was ready. Half of the orders were wrong, cold, or missing ingredients. My order was the only one that was hot and mostly correct. It actually tasted pretty good... but everyone was so hungry and discouraged that it made for an awkward dinner. We were heading to a show so we didn't really have time for so much frustration. We told the bartender and he stepped in to help with the food chaos. I'll give it another try but man this was rough. I gave 4 stars ONLY because the bartender (Auggie) was so great and the ambiance was nice. read more

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4/16/26 Been pretty excited about this one!! Now it's on the Hot and New list! Awesome!! Ended up disappointed. Parking is an issue. You have to pay for it too. Cant imagine what it would be like on a busy night... Arrived and greeted. Sat at the bar. Given a menu. 1 side is food and the other is drinks. Not much variety of reds. The worker had no idea what reds were available and acted clueless. I asked what kind of red was on the menu and she had no idea. Just brought what they had. The actual bottles to show me. Opted out.... Nice environment, music playing and nice bar. Decided to take it to-go! Pretty good selection of very different meal options. Looking... Ended up trying and getting one of the bartenders attention. Ordered the Caribbean Chicken Sando. Something different. Ordered it with a side salad and to-go. The worker was kind and said it's good. Paid for it and given a buzzer to go off when it's ready and told I need to go outside to pick it up at the food truck. Hmm....different. She did get me an ice water and that was appreciated. After sitting at the bar, weather is nice, decided to go outside to check it out. Very nice! Better! Lots of searing and obviously, the food truck. All food is made there. About another 5 minutes and the chef actually brought the order to me. Sitting at the deck. Very kind with well wishes! Took it and headed out with another kind worker loading stuff and wished a good day too!! Lunchtime! Caribbean Chicken Sando was good. Wished it wasn't burnt, but still had a tasty Caribbean flavor. Nice change. The salad was Very plain. Just lettuce, onion and tomato. Nothing else. Too plain! It was fresh. The service was Good! The lunch was okay. If it wasn't burnt, I think it would've been really good! At least, not ALL of it was burnt. Definitely a nice atmosphere! Wishing them the best!! read more

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My husband and I checked out Moses McQueens this evening, a Tuesday. There was a big sports group there playing trivia. They have a really cool outside area in the back (actually also a cool front street facing patio to sit). As you've probably heard, this is a remodeled old house and they did a gorgeous job of it, inside and out. After checking ID with security, you can enter the property through a path to the backyard. We went up through the front door instead. The bar is in the front room when you enter. There was a small line and it didn't really seem to be moving. So we went outside to the food truck. We ordered the collard greens salad and the pineapple lemon pepper wings. It seemed there was a window outside where you could order drinks but it wasn't clear and also had a small line that didn't seem to be moving so we didn't bother checking it out. There were no available seats outside so went back inside where there were a few tables. There seemed to be a line at the far right end of the bar so my husband got in. But as I was waiting at our table it seemed like bartenders were also serving people sitting/standing at the bar so I got behind someone, hoping I'd get served earlier than my hubby. The bartenders were really personable and genuine and obviously experienced. I was trying to figure out why things were going so slow. I think maybe they were new to the bar set up, there seemed frequent questions among them where things were, misplacing items like caps, corkscrews, etc. I ordered two South of Shaw beers on tap but they only had enough for one so I had the Rich Girl cocktail instead. It was delicious! Our buzzer went off that our food was ready - love those. My salad was really good: the collards were fresh but tender. Whatever the chef is doing with those: well done and thank you! The corn bread croutons were stale but everything else was so good. I added grilled chicken and that was really flavorful, teriyaki flavor a bit but not exactly. Tasty anyway, I'm glad I added it. The wings were salty and we really shouldn't have tried a new combination. It was salty and didn't really work. The pickled veggies that came with the order were *really* good, though. We thought we added bread pudding to our order when the worker asked if We Wanted anything else but when I picked up the order they had no record of it - boo. I wanted to check our receipt but we weren't given one - also boooo. I bumped up my preferred 3.5 stars because overall three stars wasn't fair. read more

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It's like going to your bestie house for a drink The drinks are yummy, wit great names tying into the valley The tender took their time wit us, very casual, backyard boogie vibe The music was on point wit different ranges of genres and lots of seating for gatherings read more

Stopped in here for a Bourdain Day last Wednesday and we absolutely made the right choice to check out this new spot. Since it was Wednesday at lunch time, they weren't remotely crowded, so we sat right in the middle of the bar and got great service the whole time. We always had at least 2 bartenders checking in on us. The vibes are immaculate and they even have a living room area with a couch, coffee table, and plenty of comfy chairs for conversation areas. Considering it used to be a house, it is a little funny that all the food is cooked in a stationary food truck outside, plus the bathrooms are in a building at the back of the property. They're nice though, even have AC. The food was pretty darn good and very affordable. Who knew plantains could be that delicious? Also very good burgers, especially considering they're only $11. $14 if you want a side. But still, other burger places charge $18 or more for something that's not any better, so this is a steal. Lastly, the drinks. All really tasty and well crafted, but maybe could stand to be stronger. Again, they're decently priced though so it's a balance. My spouse stuck to their beer selection & they had some interesting stuff you don't see anywhere else, but none of the ABV is listed on the chalkboard or menu, so you have to look it up. Plus it was a limited selection. He had 4 drinks and pretty much expended all the options they had available that seemed worth trying. Considering these are my only downsides, I'd say this place is a slam dunk. I look forward to coming back, maybe for a cross stitch session on the couch, who knows? read more

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Great atmosphere. Great staff. Amazing Micheladas. My new watering hole for sure. Come by for a great experience and time. read more

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The catfish tacos were delicious. They have a crisp texture, the mango salsa was good, there is a kick of spice but not too spicy. The atmosphere is very laid back and cute for being in the back. Service was great. Overall highly recommend read more

Moses McQueens - Catfish tacos - Bars Near Me - Fresno, California

After checking out from the DoubleTree Hotel this place is a nice and easy 2 minute walk becoming our new staycation weekend get away. More to explore. read more

Moses McQueens - Not much better than two Pacifico Micheladas on the patio on a breezy Sunday afternoon. - Bars Near Me - Fresno, California

Review is solely for the drinks vibes & service. Good parking out front I came around 11pm Friday night not too busy inside but still decent. Loved the bartender not sure his name. Super helpful, talkative, knowledgeable, friendly and welcoming esp if you're unfamiliar with drinks. Patrons around the bar were very nice too! Feels like Moses will build a community of regulars. Other staff were very fun! Friendly! Good vibes. Dancing smiling and working. Very open space lots of seating inside and outside. Perfect setting for a bar. My only gripe is that since the space is so large I wish the place was packed lol, not that the business can control how many people come. I would love to see this place feel like a complete house party rager that would be super cool. I think what subdued the mood was the music. It definitely felt like your cousins backyard vs a house party. If they started having themed nights like drake or sza it would probably attract a larger crowd and a more college party vibe which is what I wish this space aimed for , but! That's just my preference for going out. I would come back with a big group of 6-8. read more

Moses McQueens - Bars Near Me - Fresno, California

Concept is cool, very vibey. However, service was so bad. It was not that busy, which is important to note because I understand busy places tend to have longer wait times, etc. But it was NOT busy!!! Still waited around 30 minutes to be helped at the bar. Even after ordering took another 20 to get the drink. Even ppl who were just ordering beer? Very disappointed bc I thought this was the new spot. Food was yummy though I guess read more

Moses McQueens - Bars Near Me - Fresno, California

I had one of the worst experiences at Moses McQueen's. The service was honestly unacceptable. I was sitting at the bar--which you would think guarantees at least basic attention--but I was repeatedly skipped over while the staff clearly chose to serve people they seemed to know personally. It wasn't subtle either. I waited far longer than anyone should have to just to be acknowledged, and even then, the service felt cold and dismissive. It honestly came across as discriminatory, or at the very least, extremely unprofessional and biased. If you have a seat at the bar, you should get service. That's kind of the whole point. Instead, I felt ignored and unwelcome the entire time. WILL NOT RETURN read more

Recently attended on their opening night with my friends. Considering how successful the turn out was, the service was attentive and experienced no issues receiving drinks for my friends and I. My friend ordered food in the back where the food truck was, he was able to order and eat without having to wait too long which was great. We eventually made our way upstairs to the speakeasy where a second bar was located. It was a bit crowded but the bartenders did an amazing job serving Once we circled back to the main bar, the crowd around it doubled in size but the service did not decline. All the bartenders and bar manager continued being attentive and had smiles every time they took our orders. I can tell this place is going to be a hit this summer! I look forward on being back read more

Great atmosphere inside and out. Best micheladas I've had, great food, and excellent service. Will definitely be back! read more

I just went to this place for the first time for brunch with a drag show. The service was awesome. Everyone was so helpful and had such a great attitude. The food was very good, I would go back and try their other options. The atmosphere and how it's decorated is such a cool vibe. I really enjoyed my time there. And it was really clean. Even their outdoor restrooms are really nice and very clean. I can't wait to go back and check it out in the evening. read more

Everything was great at Moses! I have been here multiple times since it's opened and I loved it each time. Augi made me some amazing cocktails and was a very attentive bartender and the food was so good! The vibe here is immaculate, 10 out of 10 recommend this spot to everyone. read more

Horrible. Draft beer was out and food was backed up 30 -45 mins. They are not prepared for larger crowds on nights like art hop. But someone told me that even w small crowds the wait for food is long. Ended up getting a 3 Pacificos on the back patio for $10 e. Yes a Pacifico at a micro brew price. read more

Went shortly after their opening for lunch. Was excited because so many people have been raving about this. Service was so slow despite not having a lot of people there, you order your food from the food truck and wait until it's ready. Drinks were also very slow, to add on to that the cups were dirty. Instead of six wings we got 5. Dessert was also slow. Mocktails were expensive and not a lot served even though it was a mocktail. It gets two starts because right at the end a gentlemen came up to us asking how service was and the place is pretty. Despite all this, I do plan on returning since it had just opened, I could see this more of a hang out and beers. Hopefully service and food improves. read more

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I know this is a new place but to me it was not that busy. Now the employees are very friendly but the service is absolutely horrible. Food took a long time. The ambiance is wonderful. My recommendation is to add another bartender and have some cocktail servers.at this point I will not be back. Maybe in a couple of years if they are still around or service gets better. Also if your employees are behind the manager or owner sitting there drinking and ignoring the fact that the employees are struggling should jump in to help. read more

Had the best time on opening night. The bar was packed as it took a while to get a drink but that's to be expected on such a night! Once the bartenders got to me it was smooth sailing. Alexa makes a delicious (insert name of the blue cocktail here ) can't wait to go back and try the food! Be sure to check out the upstairs speakeasy. read more

On opening day around 7 PM, my group and an elderly patron were repeatedly skipped for service at the bar for over 45 minutes. A male bartender with dark hair ignored us while serving women he appeared to flirt with. Meanwhile, a middle-aged Mexican female bartender (Alex or Alexandria) provided multiple free drinks to belligerent women who were yelling at the bar. All of this would be visible on camera footage. Despite our attempts to get attention, we were ignored and had to leave. Extremely disappointing. Felt very disrespected. Was excited to support a new local business and cannot believe we were ignored while having seats at the bar directly in front of multiple bartenders. Do not see myself going back if this is the vibe and if this behavior from bartenders is tolerated by owners. read more

If you're in Fresno and haven't been to Moses McQueens yet, you're seriously missing out. This place is exactly what downtown needed, a perfect blend of something new and elevated while still staying true to Fresno's roots. I had the chance to attend their opening night and have already been back twice for lunch, and every single visit has been a 10/10. The vibes are unmatched, from the moment you walk in, you can feel the energy. The space itself is incredible a beautifully restored 100-year-old home transformed into a bar and restaurant that somehow feels both modern and nostalgic at the same time. The food? Amazing. The drinks? Even better crafted perfectly and easily some of the best in the area. And the atmosphere ties it all together whether you're going out for a night with friends, grabbing a quick bite, or even just posting up to work from the patio or upstairs bar. What I love most is that there's truly something for everyone. Whether you want a quick drink, a full meal, or just a great place to hang out, Moses McQueens delivers every time. Fresno needed this!!! read more

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NOT dog friendly. There were several comments on the internet tater you can bring your dog if you are on the patio. That is not correct. Dogs are not allowed. read more

Support the downtown. We really appreciate the owners for taking this place and renovating it in to a beautiful bar. It's really big for our city to have this. We support you! I always enjoy riding my bicycle by it, it seems so lively! read more

The food was absolutely delicious. Vance, the chef, went out of his way to accommodate my gluten allergy, which I really appreciated. The fried plantains are my favorite, and I loved the playful twist of adding them to the Caesar salad and smash burger. The drinks were balanced and not too sweet, and you can tell a lot of care went into every detail, from the flavors to the gorgeous speakeasy vibe. Will definitely be back. read more

Enrique made such an amazing experience for us! Very welcoming and service was great. Newly opened place and we will be returning

Beautiful house, with a big backyard! What more could you ask for in a place to hang out? Great cocktails, delicious food, fun music... check, check, check! I love the variety of decor throughout... choose your vignette to match your mood, vibe and party size. Check it out! read more

Gotta come check this new spot out. Worth it. Love the backyard vibez. From the music and family feel I will be back! Hope u get a chance to check this one out!! Sry im too in love with the home. But the beer and drinks and food are great! read more

Vibes on vibes on vibes! Curated perfection. Amazing food and drinks - a GEM! Fresno is lucky to have this new spot.

LOVED the ambiance, the staff, the whole vibe was perfection. Alexa was the best bartender-super attentive and looked good doing it. I can't wait to make this my new spot. read more

Loved the food, drinks, and atmosphere! It's a great place to have lunch with friends or a night out. Staff was friendly. The bar manager was really attentive and gave great recommendations on drinks. Definitely will be back! read more

Overall experience was very enjoyable felt relaxed and like visiting good friends. The staff was very efficient and extremely friendly and very genuine. Will have to return on a less hectic time. Their opening night I'm sure they felt was very successful. read more