First time at the Preserve and I loved it. The atmosphere was trendy and with a lovely energetic vibe while serene. The employees added to the serene atmosphere, managing the complex work of a well run restaurant while making it seem easy. Other venues could learn from this. Our food was very good. Aaron let us know about a delay due to the way an order was prepared and fixed it right away. I was already impressed with the quality of the service and now I was practically melting with relaxation, knowing I was in good hands in this absolutely lovely place. Our lunch was perfect, very flavorful and well seasoned. Aaron also helped us with our wine selection and I had an excellent Sauvignon Blanc. The restaurant itself is lovely. Elegant, clean and cozy. My friend took a look around and couldn't stop talking about the decor from the bathroom to the patio. This place is a gem. read more

The ambience is nice : dark & sultry ! I was met with a sultry seating & ordered the heirloom tomato salad & fried chicken The tomato salad was soooo disappointing- chunks of tomatoes- nothing special & the burrata was mediocre and a small amount. The fried chicken was pretty yummy - loved the fried thyme - chicken was brined well ' salty and delicious. ! I'll be back to try other dishes read more

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First time at preserve back alley,it was so cute! Loved the ambiance, easy sentence to bar located in the back of preserve and the taco window was amazing service and flavor. Loved the setting outside! read more

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Shrimp n Grits was delicious! Fingerlings were great and Bill loved the fried chicken. The service is really good and the bar makes wonderful cocktails, read more

Preserve - Lounges Near Me - Winters, California

The ambiance was great, we were able to have conversation and hear each other. Great selection of drinks. Our waitress Jenna was fabulous she was very attentive to our needs. The food was delicious we all loved our selections. read more

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The ambiance was incredible. Very warm and inviting. The service was a cut above. The food was excellent. We will definitely come back

Stopped by for lunch Saturday and had a nice meal Service was quick and the food was very good and nicely portioned It was a nice location and we had a nice corner table to see the folks walking around town Was a nice relaxing meal and a nice place to sit and visit. read more

Visited last night with some friends. I ordered a "la tienda" cocktail to start which I really enjoyed. They had a rustic sourdough served with homemade butter that was really delicious. Our friends got a charcuterie board that was quite skimpy on the meats and cheese so I'm glad we didn't order that for ourselves. The carbonara was unexpectedly light and the noodles were excellent in texture. My boyfriend got the burger and fries which were both delicious and a generous portion. I'm an octopus lover so I ordered the Spanish Octopus and regretted it. The chorizo in there was the highlight of the dish. We finished with the semi freddo which was the star of the show. It was creamy, tangy, sweet, and frozen goodness in every bite. I will probably me dreaming of if for weeks to come. Service was good, our waters stayed full the whole night and Hilda was knowledgeable about every dish. read more

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Went here yesterday, my friend ordered a hamburger, which was semi huge, and I ordered the fish and chips. The fish was extremely tender sturgeon, and the batter was incredibly light, crunchy, and not greasy. Excellent! Our waiter was very good also. We opted to eat indoors because it was hot out, but they also have a patio. read more

We had a reservation for 12:30pm for 4 on Sunday. The two of us arrived on time, but our table wasn't ready. We waited for about 15 minutes to get seated. The restaurant is spacious with a big bar and patio seating as well. We opted for indoor seating due to the hot weather, however it wasn't particularly cool and didn't feel like there was air conditioning actively running. It was quite dark inside so that likely helped with the heat. Other than that the ambiance wasn't bad and people were friendly. We ordered the butter lettuce salad to share, which was ok, nothing too special. My partner ordered the Finnish pancake with confit potatoes on the side. The pancake was presented drenched and soggy. Other than the odd texture, the taste was ok. The potatoes were also pretty ordinary. I got the fish and chips per the waitress's recommendation over the French omelette, which I was glad about because my friend who got the omelette wasn't impressed. All of the ingredients were presented separately around a thin layer of rolled up egg. Back to the fish and chips: the sturgeon was fried well with plenty of meat. Firm but tender. I could tell the fish was fatty, but it wasn't overwhelming. Fries were average. The waitress was nice aside from snatching our plates away too soon without giving us a chance to say we weren't done. read more

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This restaurant was part of a pub crawl that ended at 10pm. They said they were closing at 845pm. Said the pub crawl was unimportant. Lame. Don't joi a pub crawl if u can't handle the biz. Lame aucky business. read more

Was in downtown Winters for a wine tasting event and the group was needing real food in our bellies, more than just fruit/nuts/cheese. Between Putah Creek Cafe, Buckhorn, and Preserve, we decided on Preserve for this visit. Indoor main dining wasn't open but they seated us in the backbar & patio area (Wednesday through Saturday, 4PM-8PM, walk-ins welcome on a first come, first serve basis), where you scan a QR code on the table to place your order vis toasttab. They also had a paper menu for looking at but you still had to go through toasttab for all food/drink menu items and payment at/from your table. Seems like the actual restaurant is only open on Fridays and Saturdays for lunch 12PM-2:30PM and dinner 5:30PM-8:30PM (limited reservations), and Sunday brunch from 10:30AM-2:30PM. The food selections are very limited, "casual bites": jalapeno jelly ($13), wedge salad ($16), mixed green salad ($14), mac & cheese ($15), cheeseburger & fries ($17), or Mary's organic [free range] fried chicken ($25). The rest of the menu was cocktails. Preserve(d): Lavender Fields, Death's Flower, Putah Creek Sour, La Tienda, Chapter 6, Preserve Punch, Stowaway, Schrute Farms. Vintage: Old Fashioned, Moscow Mule, Gin & Tonic, Bijou. Wine: sparkling brut rose, sauvignon blanc, dry riesling, chardonnay, red blend, pinot noir, merlot, zinfandel. Lastly, barrel-aged Vieux Cerre, Desert Negroni, or Longfellow drinks. Of course some of the wines were the local ones we had just tasted (Turkovich and Berryessa Gap). Personally I got 1 order of the mac & cheese, and 1 order of the fried chicken. The others each got the cheeseburger & fries (2 orders), 1 mac & cheese and non-alcoholic beverages. The mac & cheese was good, but was more like a starter portion. The cheeseburgers were 1/3 pound patties and good. My order of fried chicken came with 5 pieces, with bread-and-butter pickle slices. Although the mac & cheese wasn't filling enough on its own, adding the 5 pieces of chicken was too much and I ended up taking 1-2 chicken pieces home. Overall a nice atmosphere for the outdoor patio, green/flowering foliage all around, not busy for a weekday afternoon, the hostess was pleasant, easy bathroom access and open tables. Although this was a tiny sampling of their menu offerings and what their kitchen/chefs can do, I may return for a proper lunch or dinner at the Restaurant next time I'm in Winters. read more

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We love Preserve, for the past 3 years we have dined here with the same server who lives in Vacaville (sorry I forget her name but she's amazing and we get her every time). We come for our anniversary and she just makes the night special by her warm style of service and great recommendations. Thank you for making delicious food and cocktails. We go out of our way to visit Winters just for this restaurant as both my husband and I work in the industry and can tell everyone here takes pride in their work. Bravo ;) read more

I came here with my parents and we had a wonderful dinner! Our server was a very attentive, funny and energetic man. All of the dishes we ordered were great except my mom thought the fried chicken was a little dry. We especially loved the risotto, mac & cheese, and the sundae with pine nut brittle. The front of the restaurant is lovely with the greenery growing all around it, and the place felt very chill and relaxing. If I lived in this area, I'd definitely come back for date nights! read more

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We were thoroughly unimpressed. I was shocked to see the good reviews on Yelp, maybe it was an off day?? Service was very slow and incomplete. Server did not bring plates to share a salad. We found ourselves always waiting on the waiter. Food was not even mediocre. Wings were tiny, dried out. Salad was terribly overdressed. Ruben sandwich meat was thrown together with chunks, like ends and pieces, not evenly sliced. The fries were cardboard, not edible. Based on my experience I would never return. Interestingly, I visited putah creek cafe the week before and it was absolutely fantastic! I was surprised to see the reviews not as good as this place??? Completely backwards of my experience. I will say the place is spacious, well decorated, and clean. read more

PANDEMIC EDITION: Everyone get your phones out and learn to scan QR codes. Not too many folks out for a Friday date night, so we got seated right away. I believe we were offered the options of going indoors to order or to whip out smartphones and scan the QR code on the table. Doing so brings up a URL like usual and also allows them to deliver whatever you order to the table. https://www.toasttab.com/preservewinters/v3/ If you just want to browse the menu, select pickup for some time later. Pretty sure the menu was a bit more extensive before this pandemic dealio. Anyways, we ordered a few things and some drinks. All of which were paid for and delivered to the table after having entered my credit card info. Tip and everything. Didn't order anything from a waiter/waitress. The waitstaff did bring out food and beverage to the table, however. Had the shrimp and grits: Traditional Shrimp & Grits Hook's 5 year cheddar, house andouille sausage, maitake mushrooms, scallion. Small plate, not so small price. Was good enough to not cry about it though. Clean plate club here. A little bummer, but not of huge consequence: being the thirsty ones, we'd ordered another round of drinks. Had to enter in my credit card info again because I hadn't made an account as we do not frequent this place often enough. So if this is how it is going to be during the "your breath is a weapon" part of my life, so be it. I think there were options to have them, but no paper menus, no cash exchange and minimal interactions with waitstaff which may have already become the new norms. read more

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Amazing, this is a must. This is one of the few places I crave to go to. I don't live in Winters, but I try to make it a point to eat here if I'm in the area. We went for Friday lunch, Cocktails, Starters, Entree, and the Preserves we all 10/10! Ally, our server was great! She also had great suggestions on what to order. read more

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Not a one star, but definitely not a five star. I happen to be visiting this area and I went on a date to this location. She suggested it prior to, however we opted to go to Sacramento due to variety chance to be able to get to a nice place. Saying that she suggested it again and due to the proximity and location of house and winters instead of going to Sacramento or San Francisco and or even Napa we chose this place for her recommendation. We came in with a reservation. We are seated promptly. I didn't mind where we were sat next to him, even though it was close to the door. The ambience of the restaurant made the location of where we sat feel unique to say the least.. We ordered four cocktails total the old-fashioned were OK and probably save this from getting a one star. The waitress was fairly nice. The only caveat came towards the end when I asked if they accepted contactless payment, which she replied I don't think we do that. I can't do that from here. I thought that was pretty weird considering it is 2025 but hold onto that thought. I wasn't impressed with the food at all my day order the most expensive thing on the menu which was a ribeye. It came out very interesting. Looking to say the least. I was disappointed for her seeing as I can go on any direction via Sacramento, Napa, and or San Francisco and at that price point have an amazing ribeye. Their ribeye look like a skirt steak It was thin to say the least. I didn't wanna try it based upon appearance and I don't know if my day understood what a decent ribeye looks like. I probably wouldn't go back here but the ambience like I said was amazing. I just definitely think that there's levels to everything and this probably isn't one of the best in my opinion . read more

Unfortunately only okay. For this price point, it should be good or maybe even great...but alas. Ambiance: really nice place inside and out. Beautiful, modern interior with little hints of rustic. Great looking bar that you can also dine at. Good: service was really good. We were well attended to by the staff. The drinks were very good as well. I had something called Sweater Weather, which I highly recommend, especially if you like bourbon. I tried a bite of the burger and it was really good. Well cooked, great flavor...would go back just for this if I find myself in Winters again. But this was the only food that I tried that I really enjoyed, besides the desserts (pumpkin cheesecake, beignets w/jam, ice cream sundae) which were all quite good. Bad: most other food dishes unfortunately, as I took small tastes of several of the other people's dishes at my table. I had the pork chop and found it to have almost no flavor. It wasn't seasoned in any meaningful way and pork NEEDS seasoning! The only part that had flavor was the small bit that had some char on it, otherwise almost tasteless. Mac 'n cheese was good, but nothing special. Luckily my daughter does not yet have a discerning palate. The risotto flavor profile was strange and was very salty. On top of that, an upcharge of $17 for 3 scallops7!?!?! I also had a taste of the steak and found it to be very underwhelming. If I'm paying $65 for a NY Strip, it should "pop off" my taste buds, but again lacking seasoning and didn't taste like anything special. Thankfully the place offered a wonderful setting for our family to celebrate my father-in-laws 80th year of life...so I'm grateful for that. The ambiance and service were great. The only thing, and this is IMPORTANT, I would highly recommend a new head chef. I apologize if this offends the current head chef, but honestly this is a gem of a restaurant if they can get their food dialed in and whoever worked the kitchen last night is failing the potential of this place. Management - TAKE NOTICE of the paragraph above. You're so close to a HIT, but the food taste/flavor/seasoning is holding you back. Either get the current chef to taste what they are putting out and kick up the flavor profile, or get another head chef/menu creator. read more

The food is always exceptional and I love that the menu changes with the season and is fresh. The staff is so welcoming and there were two women bartenders at dinner service who were so attentive. I will definitely be coming back! read more

Food and service were amazing. Totally recommend this place for sure! Great atmosphere and friendly staff too

Located in historic downtown Winters, The Preserve is right on the corner of main drag near parks and other shopping. The service was good. Our server was friendly and accommodating. The decor is nice, with a hint of farm combined with elegance and natural plant life. We sat in the terrace in the back which is covered with beautiful vines, making it a great covering. There were outdoor heaters as well which added to the aura. The food was decent but for the price you pay, I expected more; at least cook the scallops on both sides. The burgers were extra delicious, juicy and cooked to perfection. For close to $30.00 a burger, they better taste delish right? The fries were disappointing. I'm not sure if they are made fresh daily but when going to a place like The Preserve, one would expect fries to taste better than a fast food place. To their credit, they weren't bad but I've had my fair share of fries at some of the best restaurants and the fresher, the better. The deviled eggs w/ caviar were ok. My wife actually makes better ones so I wouldn't get them again. The risotto can be a bit soupy, so keep that in mind if you're a risotto fan. I thought the pomegranate was an excellent addition combined with the mushrooms... it paired very well. For desert, we had the beignets with strawberry sauce on the side. They were cooked perfectly and had the typical powdered sugar atop. At over $300.00 with tip for a lunch that fed myself and four children, you're better off hitting up a mom and pop joint. This may be best for a date night with your spouse. I'd go back to try a few other dishes and update then. read more

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Delicious! Living in davis my fiancé and I were looking for new slightly fancier food places than what there and this place was a smash hit for us! Every cocktail we got there was also AMAZING and superrr well balanced (can't Remember their names unfortunately). The filet mignon we got cooked medium and it was perfection, the best I've had in ages! A must try place and will be a go to for is now for our nice date nights out :) read more

Preserve - Filet Mignon, Mac n cheese, cheese board! - Lounges Near Me - Winters, California

We love Preserve! I had been wanting to try this spot for years, and we went on a whim. We started with a Moscow Mule and Amaretto Sour. We got the Mac & Cheese appetizer, and the Reuben Sandwich & Steak Frites entrees. EVERYTHING was fabulous. So tasty, we'll balanced, and we'll seasoned. The atmosphere is hip and very comfortable. The staff is very welcoming, thorough and know exactly what they're doing. We will 1000% be coming back!! read more

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Preserve is one of my fav restaurants in the area. The ambience is wonderful, the food is very good. The service is top notch. It's worth the drive from Davis to winters to eat there. I only wish they'd open a second location in Davis. I think it would kill it here. read more

My husband and I have eaten here once, quite awhile ago, which was very good. We go through Winters often but yesterday was first recently. I wish I had taken a picture , it was quite disappointing. We ordered only one plate of fish and chips, thinking to share it. There was one piece of fish of a decent size, second piece was so small , maybe 1 1/2 in long. Unfortunately I was wanting to be nice and give my husband the bigger piece, bad idea! I asked for side of coleslaw,there was a few slices of cabbage in a condiment container! Lots of fries coated with pepper. I told the waitress I knew of the chef, had an article in a magazine, was hoping he would come out just for a minute. Nope, it wasn't even busy!! Several other servers wandered around, chatting with younger groups. Finally we got up to go, heading toward the counter, had to ask where to pay, she said oh just pay me, brought the weirdest receipt I've ever seen It had no food items listed whatsoever, you'd never know what we ate. I wanted to see if it was extra for the 2 slices of cabbage!! Just my signature, sorry, no tip was deserved. Won't be back I am revising my review, following day received a very polite response from Scott. He explained a few things about their policies and added what could be better. I felt better about the experience, enough to give it another try , after the Holidays. Thank you read more

Had the risotto with scallops and fried chicken. The scallops tasted like wet, bland oatmeal. The fried chicken was tasteless and dry - I was shocked to see how a fried chicken could end up like that. Ambiance was great, servers were nice but struggled throughout the whole experience. Go to Buckhorn instead for comparable prices and delicious food - Preserve is going downhill. read more

"Have a good one!" And we did after we went next-door to eat at Chuy's because the customer service at The Preserve left us completely wanting. It was a beautiful restaurant, except for the fact that she decided she wanted to take us for the walk down the long Green, mile to put us in the back away from all the other patrons. Passed up every beautifully, well lit and decorated booth to set us in a corner next to the kitchen like we were the help. don't worry about the food, not if it comes with a side of mismanagement and a huge helping of discriminatory behavior. Won't be returning after this experience read more

A gem in WINTERS!! Make sure you park at the lot across the street. Once you Enter this place is very nice on the inside he really cannot tell me magnificence from the outside. We sat at the bar at our drinks and just chill it was a great ambience. read more

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First time here and randomly stumbled upon this place, had drinks at the bar. I first noticed the chic and classy vibe as soon as I walked in. The ambiance was very chill. The bar had plenty of open seating. The tables in the restaurant seemed to be spaced out nicely and very lounge like which was nice. The bartenders were VERY good and super attentive. We didn't get food because we had already eaten but if the drinks are this good I definately want to come back to try the food. read more

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Met my husband at the Preserve bar last night after accidentally locking him out of the house. Cocktails and food were so very delicious! They have so many flavors going on in their dishes. Compliments to the Chef! read more

Fine dining in an unexpected place. I've been visiting Winters for many years. Always a much different experience than the multi-cultural city I'm accustomed to. Much to my surprise and pleasure I recently had dinner at Preserve. Craft cocktails, yum. Fresh baked sourdough and homemade butter, delish. Grilled artichoke, don't mind if I do! Our server was knowledgeable about the menu and recommended the Petrale Sole, so good. We shared the beignets for dessert and they were the perfect finish!! If you've never been to Winters, give it a try. If you haven't been in a while, go again. read more

The butter lettuce salad was delicious, especially the chicken that I added! I asked for extra dressing because it was lightly dressed. The drink I ordered was delicious and tasted like summer in a glass! My friend ordered it and it used to be on the menu. Their food, drinks and ambiance do not disappoint! read more

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Delicious, fresh, fantastic ambience. Highly recommend. The fried chicken is so good, as is the Mac and cheese. Their various seasonal items are creative and never disappoint. read more

Had a really lovely Sunday brunch here. The menu was exciting and different. Everything we ordered was amazing including the French omelette, the beef hash and a side of confit potatoes. Delicious. Service was great. We were on the patio and it was lovely. Finally their bloody Mary's are to die for and come well garnished with "preserved" items that paired well with the drink. Extra appreciation for being able to order mine spicy. Just right! read more

The Preserve is a lovely treat in Winters. Their cocktails and food are amazing. If you same some room get dessert! Their semifreddo is unreal! read more

Preserve - Semifreddo - Lounges Near Me - Winters, California

Super fluffy scrambled eggs! Spicy perfectly balanced shock Shuka. Delicious daily bread and the triple berry jam was amazing. The mimosa was so on point with the freshly squeezed orange juice. The spicy bloody Mary is not to be missed. The hash has a lovely hollandaise on it. I have absolutely nothing negative. Even the bathrooms are delightful. Very large, read more

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Excellent food, ambience and service. We especially enjoy the patio. Possibly the best restaurant of its category in Yolo County.

Preserve is a great place to have drinks. Nice decor and ambiance. The service was attentive, but the food was very slow to come out. For burgers and a hot Rueben sandwich, I wouldn't expect 40 minutes. When the burger came out the bun seemed like it just came out of the refrigerator. The burger was tasty and cooked to perfection, but for what you pay, I would've expected a little more on the presentation. The fries were also lukewarm warmish. All in all, I'd say a 3-3.5 stars. read more

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Came here for lunch with coworkers, and we got to sit near the kitchen which was fun. Everyone loved their food. I got the pulled pork sandwich with fries. Both were excellent and I would order again. My only complaint with this restaurant is that they are very expensive. We had good service that day and everyone had a great time. The drinks are always on point here. read more

Preserve - Pulled pork burger was great. I would order this again. - Lounges Near Me - Winters, California

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