The Black Cat completely exceeded our expectations. The cocktails were exactly what you picture…read morewhen you think "craft", inventive, high quality, and perfectly balanced. Every drink felt thoughtfully made rather than rushed. Service was excellent across the board. Every staff member we interacted with was friendly and knowledgeable, which already set a great tone for the night. But Kana absolutely made the experience unforgettable. We found out she's been involved in creating many of the cocktails, and wow, her passion and talent really shine through. She was incredibly knowledgeable, genuinely personable, and went above and beyond by crafting a custom drink based on the flavors we mentioned. It ended up being one of the best cocktails we've had anywhere. We've officially found our new favorite date night spot. The vibe is intimate, cozy, stylish, and perfect for an evening out. Highly recommend The Black Cat to anyone who appreciates exceptional cocktails and great service.

Really loved this place. I've been twice now, and we've had great cocktails both times. The first…read moretime I came, I was with a group of girls and we had a couple cocktails and an appetizer. It was great. This last time I went was with my hubby for our anniversary. Our server was absolutely wonderful. Very attentive and communicative about the changing over from food service to late night. The espresso martini is amazing, and we are both picky. We don't like them super creamy, and they have an excellent, espresso forward martini here. Other cocktails have also been great! We also had the Kate night musubi flight, and we loved it! Great, very different late night snack before going home. We will be back!

First Street Wine Company host music bingo from Music Bingo -A-Go-Go. There's four rounds of…read morethemed musical bingo, with a gift card prize for the winner after each round. There's wine by the glass, bottle to share with your group, mimosas for $10 or a wine flight for $25. Bingo is free and it's hosted on Sundays, but check website to confirm. This is a fun, low cost activity in the Livermore Valley. Check out their website for dates:https://wineco.com/

Who loves a good CA tasting room?…read more Now who loves an amazing CA tasting room, that is inviting, has an amazing variety of varietals, a sweet staff? In the downtown Livermore area? Clive the business owner, is an absolute right amount spitfire, and charm. We are wine club members, and enjoy every pick up. It's a great local place to chill out right in the plaza, bring in some local food, and spend an afternoon or eve, chatting w locals, listen to a guitar player or local comedian. Always a go-to.

It was my first time here and I absolutely loved this little place. I am so glad we randomly found…read moreit.! We stopped just for a drink and ended up getting food as well. I got the sangria with bubbles on top! What a genius idea by the way, sangria and champagne!!!! win win! We also got some corned beef sliders and a giant pretzel. I have to say that pretzel with cheese was one of the best pretzels. I think I might have ever had. I might go back just to eat another pretzel.. The service was great and I liked how casual it was. They also have a nice outdoor patio area. Definitely worth giving this place to try as I was very impressed for it being my first time.

Enjoying the food, drink and live music. Food is delicious. Like the homemade sangria here.read more

Walked in and the patio/garden outside was res, only but sat at the bar and the wonderful and kind…read morewoman behind the bar was amazing!!! Loved the sparkling Sauvignon blanc and the Mothers cab. Definitely generous with the tasting pours!!! A must when wine tasting in Livermore

I was so excited to visit for a tasting after trying one of their wines at an event in downtown…read moreWalnut Creek. Sadly, the experience did not live up to my expectations. Cons - our server asked to see our IDs immediately (which is not a problem as I always expect to show my ID). The problem happened when the server was adamant my partner was "not the same person" on the ID. He then pulled out a second government ID and she was insistent AGAIN that it was not him. At this point it was already an awkward beginning and she had to get another person to check BOTH his LEGAL IDs to make sure it's him. That was a weird start to the tasting. - the pours are very small. I realize it's a "tasting" but I have been to many places where they give you twice the amount of wine -we bought a bottle for home, but once we got home realized it was not the correct one (this is partially our fault because we did not check before we left) -outdoor seating can be a little chilly because not all seats have heaters Pros - we had a reservation on a Monday afternoon which was easy to make and we were sat right away - you get a welcome glass of their sparkling wine - Mondays are 2 for 1 tastings, so a great deal for a casual weekday outing - all the wines we tasted were great

We had a family & friends birthday party luncheon in the Lounge Room for forty people. We asked…read morethat the tables be set up in a very particular way, one round of ten and others six to eight. They happily accommodated. Given our table map, the room was a bit cozy for forty but no problem for the waitstaff. The room itself is private, lots of windows, big buffet table and wine area, so it was all good. Waitstaff and venue were great, but what made the event special was the very high quality of the food: gourmet shrimp appetizer, flatbread, salad, chicken kabob, filet mignon kabob (no exaggeration), and Oasis salmon, plus rice, asparagus, mashed potatoes, chocolate mousse cake for dessert, coffee, tea, sodas. AND... they sent our family home with the leftover food, quite a lot that we've polished off since. Charge was $69 per person, three kids counted as one person for a special pizza, 20% service, tax, poured wines from a reasonably priced wine list. Total bill came to $4,000. So... Five stars. And whatever we asked for, Efren and Sadaf said, "No problem," and it wasn't. THANKS to Oasis!

Met some friends for a small bites and drinks. We ordered the pumpkin borani that was insanely…read moregood. I would go back and probably order an entree size if they have it. lol We ordered some hummus, falafel and The bread with dipping sauces. All of which were freshly made. They offered a side of cut veggies for someone with gluten intolerance. Which I thought was really nice. Our server was the sweetest lady who was so down to earth, patient and very friendly. Thanks. The restaurant was clean and very cozy. It's an elegant restaurant worth going back to. Which I'm planning to do so I can try the meat dishes that looked really good. See you soon!

Comfortably sized bar. Great Wine bar and cocktails. Tuesday…read morenight Karaoke 8-11. Best Karaoke voices in the Tri-Valley but everyone's invited to come and sing

We walked in and it was busy as it was a Friday night. I…read morewalked up to waitress and asked how it worked and if it was open seating. I let her know it was two of us and she cleared a table for us. There seemed to be a two bartenders and a waitress working. We sat waited for a while and we ended up leaving. No menus no acknowledgment after she knew we had walked in and had been there for a while. She was at the table next to us talking to what seemed like a friend maybe, taking selfies. Seems like they have good drink options but we never had a chance to order def don't think we will be back maybe they have enough people come in where customer service isn't a priority.

The security guard at this location was completely out of line and on a major power trip. My…read morehusband and I visited with another couple, and the interaction started almost immediately when we got off the elevator. If you've been here, you know the elevator opens into a very small entry space before you even fully enter the bar. Before I had even stepped off the elevator, the security guard was aggressively grabbing my friend's husband to check his ID. For context, we are all in our mid to late 40s and clearly not under 21. My friend's husband had just noticed a friend at the bar and walked over to say hello and give them a quick hug. That's when the security guard grabbed and pulled him in a very aggressive manner. When my husband calmly stepped in and said that the grabbing was unnecessary, the guard escalated the situation further. He became confrontational and even told my husband he could come back at 1:30 when he got off work if he wanted to "handle it." This kind of behavior is completely unacceptable. As a Livermore resident, I will not support an establishment that allows their employees,especially security staff,to treat customers this way. Staff should be ensuring safety, not provoking confrontations with patrons.

I experienced a serious and unacceptable billing issue at Azotea in Livermore. The correct total…read morefor my order was $60, yet I was initially charged $98. I immediately canceled the transaction due to the incorrect amount. Despite the cancellation, the restaurant processed another charge to my card for $158.70, an amount I did not authorize. Charging a customer after a transaction has been canceled is unacceptable and raises concerns about the restaurant's payment handling and internal controls. I am now forced to dispute this charge with my bank due to the merchant's failure to correct their own error. This experience reflects a lack of accountability and poor financial practices that no customer should have to deal with. Until Azotea addresses these billing issues and demonstrates responsible handling of customer payments, I cannot recommend this establishment.

A nice place to chill and relax. The best part is come with friends or just alone. You never feel…read morealone .

Spacious and beautiful with ample wines and good organization. The first time I went I was blown…read moreaway. Customer service en pointe! and I received such friendly and enthusiastic guidance. I vowed to return. Well...I did. And it was night and day. I was barely greeted. And I did receive help, but it was not very enthusiastic. It was almost as if I was a mostly tolerable mild irritant. Anyway. Definitely worth a look but service is hit or miss.

Delicious, efficient, and relaxing…read more After a day of doing some wine tastings, I was looking for something delicious and tasty for an early dinner. Wonderfully I found Zephyr. I had the Zephyr Burger and it was the perfect size, not too big but not small either. The pretzel bun was so soft and delicious, I wanted another but decided to not eat more bread.

Haley is an outstanding server! Seating took a few minutes, nothing crazy. We were grreeted by the…read morewaitress, Haley. She made us feel very welcome and quickly brought us our libations and water. She reccomended the poke tuna appetizer. The tuna was SO fresh. It had good flavor. It came with some sort of crsipy won ton chip. Beyond/10. For entrees, we ordered the beef strokemeoff and grilled salmon. The beef was very tender and the salmon hide a tasty buttery sauce on it. Lemom wedges took it to a new level. Beyond/10. For dessert, Haley reccomendded the bread pudding with ice cream. She knows what shes doing! Beyond/10. Our refills were prompt and she catered us with professionalism and intent. Ive never experienced such good service like that. Thank you, Zephyr

I really loved this place! It has a very nice ambiance, large windows to see outside, and a menu…read morethat, while small, is tasty and decently worthwhile. Oh. And the service! TOP NOTCH! Our servers were incredibly kind and accommodating while making suggestions on menu and drink options. Try the deviled eggs. Trust me.

Located on the second floor of City Center Bishop Ranch, Social-Affair is right next to the movie…read moretheater. The place was super lively and honestly pretty packed during my visit on a week night. The lounge itself is on the smaller side, but cozy. I like the concept, there are wire racks on the wall and each table has a little wooden game board on top (mine was Chinese checkers), such a cute touch and makes the place feel a bit more interactive. Their signature cocktail menu has a lot of options, but since it was our first time, we asked the bartender for a recommendation. He suggested "Meet Me In Pearis" since we wanted something vodka-based. The drink took about 10-15 minutes to come out, which felt a bit long, but it looked like he was the only one working, serving two big parties plus a few tables, so I get it. Service overall was still good and he was nice the whole time. For the drink... honestly, it didn't really wow me. Both the flavor and presentation were pretty underwhelming. It kind of tasted like a glass of sangria to me. I guess with "Artisanal" in the name, I was expecting something a little more unique or elevated. Overall, great location, nice vibes, and I like the interior concept. Service was solid too. Just wish the drink matched the same level. Probably wouldn't come back, but glad I got to check it off my list.