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    Mode Brewing - Vegan Great White Pizzetta

    Mode Brewing

    4.4(175 reviews)
    1.2 km
    •$$

    What a gem I stumbled upon. Not a single bad thing to say about this brewery and restaurant…read more The highlights. 1. Indoor and ample patio seating - dogs allowed in the back! 2. INCREDIBLE FOOD. Truly . 3. Kind staff that are accommodating with indecisiveness 4. Very fair pricing Can't wait to go back and try more food

    Stopped in to grab a bite before going to a show. Unassuming…read morefrom the front, The interior isnt very large with a kitchen and 2 small windows on right to order, and tall table down middle to sit, abother small room to left where they make the beer, and have them on tap, and stools against the walls for u to sit and eat. Out back is a vast pario area wiith plenty of seating, and a fountain. Surrounded by plenty of parking Ordered a Jamaican Me Crazy pizza (bbq, chciken, bacon , scallions, jalapenos and pineapple) and a Bushwhacker IPA. My son ordered some grown up mac n cheese. The service was great, food came up in short time, the gal poured my beer nicely without foam. The beer was crisp, cold and tasty. The Mac n cheese, while tasty , was a little vit of a let down. I prefer a more hearty cheesier type, and this was more of a thinner cheesy sauce type. I am normally not one for BBQ sauce on my pizza, but took a chance and was rewarded The flavor combo profile for the pizza was fantastic, a nice comvo of savory , sweet and heat. All in all, really like the vibe, service and menu options , and will have to hit this place up again when I am out this way

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    Mode Brewing - Indoor seating

    Indoor seating

    Mode Brewing - Fried artichoke with lemon garlic aioli

    Fried artichoke with lemon garlic aioli

    Mode Brewing - Outside seating with koi pond

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    Outside seating with koi pond

    O'Connor's Wood Fire Grill & Bar - Beef Brisket

    O'Connor's Wood Fire Grill & Bar

    3.4(369 reviews)
    1.7 km
    •$$

    What a HUGE let down. I was craving a nice Cobb Salad. Since O'Connor's claims a "wood fire grill"…read moreI anticipated tasty grilled chicken meat (I added it for $6 extra). It tasted like they threw it in a pan, absolutely no flavor. When the server brought out my Cobb salad out they explained that it was missing the avocado, she brought back 2 small slivers, couldn't believe it. There wasn't even nearly enough avocado & chicken meat to eat all the shards of iceberg lettuce (another thing, they didn't include romaine lettuce even though it's printed on the menu). And, no hard boiled eggs. So keep that in mind. I was also excited about their "homemade balsamic vinegar dressing" but also a huge epic fail. Tasted like vinegar. I also can't stand when restaurants serve salads on the square type of plate or tray. It's virtually impossible to eat off of properly. They once served a nice heaping of crispy garlic bread. Mine was soggy and unappetizing. I was starving so I ate it. The good thing is that I have no overeating guilt from eating a gluttonous meal here at least lol. Meh, quality has declined dramatically, especially for a salad that is close to $20. Get the Cobb salad at Crawdads. They do it right!! Just a side note, I don't bash businesses unnecessarily, or because I am looking to get something free. When I post a not so glowing review it's with the sincere hope that things improve, not to mention, always I view it from the perspective of those hard working families, who for them, eating out is a once in awhile treat.

    Nice restaurant off the main road, went to try during our stay in the area. We got seated…read moreimmediately with drinks following. The waiter was very polite and was attentive towards our order and refills. We did have to wait almost 20 minutes plus for our food to come out. The place didn't look busy when we came in and other guests had their food before us. Other than the wait time, the food was delicious. I would give the full 5 if the wait time for food was quicker or an update from the waiter.

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    O'Connor's Wood Fire Grill & Bar - Blond pale ale and some  spicy BBQ sauce!

    Blond pale ale and some spicy BBQ sauce!

    O'Connor's Wood Fire Grill & Bar - Side House Salad comes with crazy amount of shredded cheese lol

    Side House Salad comes with crazy amount of shredded cheese lol

    O'Connor's Wood Fire Grill & Bar - Veggie Pizza would probably get lighter cheese and add sauce next time

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    Veggie Pizza would probably get lighter cheese and add sauce next time

    Fabian's Italian Bistro & Bar - Beet and apple salad.

    Fabian's Italian Bistro & Bar

    4.1(648 reviews)
    4.0 km
    •$$

    What a great place! Even though Fabian's is located in a strip mall near Madison and Fair Oaks, you…read morecan tell as soon as you approach the front door that they care about your entire experience. Ambiance: The outdoor seating is plentiful and tastefully decorated with plants and market lights with a surprising feel of privacy. There is a small but ample indoor bar area and the tables are clean, comfortable and private. Food: There is a nice variety of food options as well as a special that our server thoroughly explained to us. We started with an appetizer of Brussels sprouts and a shared beet and apple salad. We settled on the salmon and penne vodka pasta for our entrees. The Brussel sprouts were so good with small strips of bacon and a nice aioli to dip them in. The Salad was complex and excellent and our entrees were absolutely outstanding. Salmon was cooked to perfection and the pasta was delicious with the perfect tenderness (I don't care for overcooked pasta). The sausages in the pasta were great and the sauce was rich. After dinner we both had coffee and tried their butterscotch pudding and a lemon cheesecake. OMG were they amazing!! I highly recommend either of them. Service: We had an amazing server, Kim, who was thorough, prompt and fun. Our salad, entree, and dessert were timed well and we never had to wait too long. We brought our own wine and she kept our glasses full. For as nice a place that it is and as good as the food is, the prices seem reasonable. I highly recommend trying it out sometime.

    We were fortunate to have received a gift card for Fabian's, from dear friends. We decided to…read morecelebrate our daughter's birthday with her and her teen-age son, who is developing a very sophisticated palate. We arrived at the reserved time and chose to eat on their beautiful patio. Service was efficient, friendly and prompt. Our shared appetizers were terrific. Our entrees were all great, compliments were abundant from all of us. The prices were higher than expected but with the lovely atmosphere, food quality, presentation and a delicious meal for 4, we would return.

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    Fabian's Italian Bistro & Bar - Outdoor fireside seating

    Outdoor fireside seating

    Fabian's Italian Bistro & Bar - Bread is well worth the $$

    Bread is well worth the $$

    Fabian's Italian Bistro & Bar - Coffee is rich

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    Coffee is rich

    Orangevale - localflavor - Updated October 2026

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