These guys are amazing. Hands down, THE BEST food, service, and atmosphere around. Come check this place out, EARLY and OFTEN!! read more

The Chef's Table - Menu (ever changing per the season) from 7-Aug-2025 - New American Near Me - Rocklin, California

Local farm to table restaurant, small town feel with a limited amount of tables. Long wait times during weekend dinner rush, waited a little over an hour for a two top table. The service was wonderful, fast and efficient without rushing. The egg rolls were delicious, the sauce was amazing! I really enjoyed the burger with a huge pickle! The chicken mushroom risotto was okay, wouldn't order again. Looking forward to trying more things on the menu! read more

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WOW- what a wonderful place! My wife and I decided to try it out. They had good reviews. We now know why. The first person we met was Franklin. We had no reservation and ask the tables were full. He said we could sit at the bar immediately, so we took him up on it. I asked about an old fashion and he said it was his favorite and a specialty of the place. He was right! Next we met Brett, the mixologist. My wife got a vodka cranberry and I got my old fashioned. I asked about the whiskey and he said it was Whistlepig 10 year. Next we asked Franklin about special dishes and he suggested the southern fried Mary's chicken with bacon gravy , which my wife ordered. I ordered the bacon fig jam burger with Brie cheese. Of course we had to have the pesto fries! Everything was 5 stars! We also met Q and Graham . Every single person we met was very friendly and welcoming. We also met Nate. He was at the bar and a regular here. Very nice as well. My wife and I both agree this will babe one of our favorite, go to places. read more

The Chef's Table - Old fashion - New American Near Me - Rocklin, California

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Amazing food! Everything was cooked and seasoned to perfection! Service was top notch. Ambiance was good too, it was romantic but also casual enough for a hangout with friends. read more

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I have been wanting to come here since I moved to the area 8 years ago . Everyone talks about this place some people love it some people say it's okay . I came in expecting the most . We tried to come previous times, but there is always a wait. So fast-forward it was a Saturday night and I said I really want to try this place out no matter how long the wait is so, We waited an hour on a Saturday night. Walking into this restaurant is very small inside. Seems like there is two sides there is a big bar in the middle that divides the room. Each side has a few tables to seat for dinner and then there is bar seating as well. Everyone was super nice and attentive. The food all comes a la carte. There is no kids menu so we ordered my son a burger a plain burger which comes with no sides so that burger alone was $21 dollars not including my son's drink, which I know is 3 to 4 dollars. We ordered the pastrami, reuben eggrolls so delicious! I highly recommend them . We also ordered the Short Rib it was very good. I just felt like the pieces were not cut up so they were just on top of the pasta . We ordered a red velvet dessert that was really delicious. For our drinks, we got an old-fashioned that I know the liquor was a little bit better so it was $22 I got a "Tank Tini " for $18 . At the end of our dinner we all smelled a strong scent of marijuana in the room really strong . I could see the people at the bar and they were looking at us telling us it wasn't them . It was just a little awkward moment where everybody could smell it, but nobody knew where it was coming from. My honest opinion this place is overpriced for what you get . What I mean what you get is the ambience.. It feels more like a bar. You could definitely go to a different place. That is really nice with a nice ambience for the same price for the food and they might even have sides to them. The ambience doesn't match the price tag. read more

Been wanting to go to this place for awhile now and finally was able to try it! It is in a busy shopping center in Rocklin. When you walk in it looks very basic, nothing fancy. A bar and some tables. I ended up getting the peach bacon burger and a peach cocktail. Cocktail was very good but a little pricey. The burger and pickle was extremely flavorful. The peach added a perfect sweet and savory, bacon was crisp yet tender. Everything is a la carte. My friend got the risotto which she liked. I do think it's kinda pricey for a la carte, but they seem to use fresh, seasonal ingredients. The good and service was overall good. read more

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Moved to Sac from the Bay and it's been tough trying to find restaurants that make me say WOW!!! How unique or I'll be coming back.. etc. etc. 11/21/24. Yayyy!!! Hubby's Birthday!!! No reservations and you can join the waitlist on arrival only. I don't usually wait, but we had already drove out 40 minutes in the rain and I had to do it for his birthday. I could already tell it's packed by just walking towards the door. Nice guy told us the wait for 2 was gona be 30-40 minutes, but only waited for 20. Nice! Our waiter was cool and friendly! Did my research before coming so, we were ready to order. //APPETIZERS: 4/5 stars. Pastrami Reuben Egg Rolls $16+ Shaved pastrami, swiss cheese, caraway, sauerkraut, whole grain mustard, with russian dressing. - Love the crispy-ness! I like the meaty taste, so I wished I tasted more pastrami. Slightly sour because of the sauerkraut. Maybe I'm so used to/enjoy filipino eggrolls that I wasn't into this egg roll as I would like to be. The russian dressing was, also, on the slight sour side. Wished the sauce was sweet since the egg rolls were already slightly sour. Still pretty delicious! The cheese and crispy-ness made up for it. 5/5 stars. Pan Seared Scallops $26+ Parsnip puree, green apple gravy, cranberry sauce, toasted pecans, and micro intensity green. - Yummmmmmmm buttery scallops and I can tell they put so much work on the sides. DELICIOUS! 4/5 stars. Oyster Shooter $6+ each Pacific oyster, house made ponzu, sake, siracha, micro cilantro, and piece of lemon on the side of the cup. - Ordered 2. One with sake and the other without cause I am preggo lol. Not suppose to be eating oysters, but haven't had one in sooo looong, so I risked it for the biscuit lol. Clean and buttery oyster. Delish light house made ponzu. Wished it had more cilantro and does not need lemon because ponzu was good enough. They made it into a small cocktail-like drink to sip on which was awesome! Better than any other oyster shooter I've had in a long time. //ENTREES: 5/5 stars. PB&J Burger $21+ TCT Bacon Jam Fig Burger. Rib brisket chuck blend ground beef, bacon, fig jam, brie, arugula, mustard aioli. - Peanut butter and jelly... WHAAAAAAAAT?! WOW! Amazing. Who would have thought a peanut butter and jelly burger would be a hit?! We wanted some thing different for a change and this was the star of the show. No arugula. No big deal. Just being detailed. Juicy beef, crispy bread, semi-crispy thick cut bacon, and not-so-sour thick, juicy pickle LALALALOOOVE IT!!! Every thing combined just worked out to perfection! 4/5 stars. Braised Beef Short Rib $39+ Beef short rib, red wine jus, butternut squash, and white polenta sauteed bloomsdale spinach, sorrel gremulata, vela dry jack. - Loved how the meat was super tender!!! Flavorful beefy taste and just melts in your mouth. Butternut squash sauce could use a gravy-like flavor to cut out a little bit of the fat from the beef and add more flavor over the white polenta. Would love to have more greens. Still DELICIOUS! 3/5. Caribbean Braised Pork Shank $38+ Toasted basmati rice with mango and coconut, caribbean veloute, chayote mignonette. - Flavorful! Star of the show was the rice and the non-existent sauce. The pork shank was chewy and kinda dry. It should have been fall off the bone, juicy, and tender. The whole entire entree should have been smothered with that yummy sauce. It was alright! Would order again if they make adjustments. //DESSERTS: They had 2 desserts to choose from. I forgot to take a picture of the menu, so I wasn't sure if it was on there. Asked our waiter and he said 1) Brownie with caramel glaze and vanilla ice cream. 2) Pumpkin with some sort of custard. Birthday boy picked the brownie with ice cream and OH BOYYY!!! Delicious! Brownie has melted filling and outer crispy shell and the ice cream on top with a caramel glaze was soooooooo gooooooood! It was a PHENOMENAL experience! Would love to come back for drinks (when not preggo) and just endless orders of scallops and oyster shooters. Shout out to the whole staff here!!! woOhOo!!! Even though the 3 entrees took an hour to come out, they came to us to let us know. They talked to us for a bit to welcome us and thanked us for our support. Grateful for our waiter who helped me sing happy birthday to my hubby =) I LOVE THE VIBE HERE!!! ESPECIALLY THE MUSIC THEY PLAYED AND HOW SUPPORTIVE THE STAFF WAS TOWARDS EACH OTHER AND TO US!!! Team work definitely makes the dream work. HAPPY EAT'S YA'LL!!! read more

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We absolutely love chefs table! We go for dates at least once every few months. The staff has gotten to know us and they are just a great group of guys. It can get packed and sometimes it's a long wait but definitely worth it. The food is always amazing and full of flavor. All around a super cute place! read more

Wonderful place to eat good food. Nice place for a romantic dinner. Menu changes often but I guess for the purpose to have good quality and delicious food. Try new different recipes. read more

The food has gone downhill. The chicken was dry and the wait for both a table and to receive the food was crazy. Portions seem to have shrunk as well. There was a table close by that was clearly being over-served drinks and was very loud. No one in our party was particularly happy with their dishes. We even skipped dessert. read more

Rude! Walk in. Two seats at the bar. Me: "Is the bar open seating?" Guy "I'm sitting people there" Me: "Once you sit people there, is the bar open sitting?" Guy: "There is no open seating here" Me: "That is what I was asking! BYEEEEE" read more

Chef's Table is the go-to spot for date night for me and the wife. The food is really quite good but the environment is about as relaxed and fun as you can get. Truly a sports bar vibe. Highly recommend this place. The service is funny but friendly and professional. One tip - no reservations so get there early and be prepared to wait on a Friday or Saturday night. Trust me when I say - it's worth it. read more

Decent food at a "somewhat" reasonable price. $20 for two carnitas tacos which were sizable. Nice atmosphere and good food selection to choose from. Staff super friendly and helpful. read more

I work in the area 3-5 times a year and we hit this spot once every time we are in town. Food is amazing and the bar is fantastic. That being said, it is becoming harder and harder to recommend. The people are nice, but there seems to be a locals slant to the service. I don't slight them for taking care of the regulars, but the last two times we have gone, the wait after we ordered has been 45 min to an hour. On top of the 20-30 min to be seated (have no problem with that), you can be pushing 90 min before you eat. It has been obvious both times that our table was not the priority, as a number of people at the bar and tables sat after us and were served before us. The first time we felt it was a fluke, after many great experiences prior. The second time it seemed calculated. No acknowledgement of the wait while tables around us that sat after us were served their food. We want to come back because even after the wait the food was tremendous, but the kitchen back up and service times are getting to be extreme. read more

The Chef's Table - T.C.T. Grilled Peach Burger - New American Near Me - Rocklin, California

Fantastic food, the team they have is awesome and always super helpful. We can't wait until the gnocchi is back on the menu!!

A standout experience from start to finish! We dined at Chef's Table and were absolutely blown away--not just by the food, but by the service, the drinks, and the whole experience. Our servers, Archie and Brahm, were phenomenal. Attentive without being intrusive, knowledgeable without being pushy, and genuinely warm throughout the evening. They made us feel welcome and taken care of in every way. We started with the Pesto Fries, which were unreal--crispy, cheesy, and packed with fresh basil flavor. Total must-order. For entrees, we had the Pan Seared Scallops and the T.C.T. Peach Burger. The scallops were perfectly cooked with a beautiful sear, served over rich fried smash potatoes and a smoky cherry tomato beurre blanc that we could've eaten by the spoonful. The peach burger was such a fun surprise--grilled Twin Peaks peaches, applewood smoked bacon, and balsamic glaze gave it a sweet-savory balance that worked incredibly well. It's not your average burger, and that's a good thing. As for drinks, we tried two of the cocktails and loved both. The Whistle Pig Old Fashioned was strong and smooth with just the right citrusy twist, and the Blackberry Jalapeño Margarita had the perfect balance of heat and sweetness--refreshing with a subtle kick. Chef's Table nails every detail, and Archie and Brahm really took the whole evening to the next level. We'll absolutely be back--and we're bringing friends. Highly recommend! read more

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Ok...let's get straight to the point, get the "secret menu" item PB&J Burger. It may sound...weird...but don't worry, it'll be the best meal you've had all week. The sweet and salty are perfect, and you'll need extra napkins cause it'll be dripping juices everywhere. The service was nice and the ambience was causal bar type setting. They have a full bar and TVs with the game on. Thank me later. read more

The Chef's Table - PB&J Burger - New American Near Me - Rocklin, California

Pesto fries were incredible! Such a great concept. Why doesn't anyone else do this?! The burger was phenomenal. Def messy with the peanut butter and jelly. Honestly the burger patty was so good it'd prob be better without the pb&j. Still very good tho! read more

The Chef's Table - PBJ Burger - New American Near Me - Rocklin, California

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Staff are always amazing just like the food. I love the quaint, cozy vibe. We've never had a bad meal!

top tier food and service! we found this place on a whim while staying at a hotel across the street for a concert. their burgers are fire, their hospitality is excellent, and their service is top tier. i realized one of our fries orders hadn't come out yet, so i asked about it. the waiter came back out saying they'd comp it for free because they hadn't put the order in. we were shocked that they took the initiative to do that on their own without us even complaining about the wait. we will definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a great place to eat surrounded by great service who truly treats their customers equally with friendliness, patience, and respect. thank you, chefs table, for an awesome experience. read more

The Chef's Table - pastrami reuben egg rolls $17 - New American Near Me - Rocklin, California

Stopped in for lunch on a Wednesday and it was fairly busy. The interior of this place is a confusing train wreck. The kitchen and the bar are located in the center of what looks like two spaces that have been combined. This layout creates limited table seating on both sides and at counters facing the kitchen and the bar. Boxes of food, paper products and kitchen supplies are stored under the bar and in racks on both sides visible to customers. Although the place seems clean, the hodgepodge placement of supplies makes you feel like your sitting in a supply/store room. Service was excellent and friendly. The list of beers on tap was abundant as well as wines and a full service bar offering craft cocktails. The menu is an eclectic mix of pub/bar food and dishes you would expect to find in an upscale fine dining establishment. The food presentation and flavors were surprisingly good, but over the top. For example, a peanut butter and jelly, bacon, cheese burger, that is smothered in melted peanut butter and beer battered fries covered with pesto and Swiss cheese. Put your cardiologist on speed dial. It was a unique experience, but not for everyone. read more

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We had dinner here and ordered the famous bacon jam burger. The sweet and savory flavors mixed perfectly and the side of fries was super crispy. read more

INCREDIBLE service, food and atmosphere. We were in town for the Canyons Endurance Trail runs and found The Chef's Table thanks to all these amazing yelp reviews. It's popular with the locals. Once you enter it seems like everyone knows each other ... big smiles and hugs from the staff to the patrons. The food is absolutely delicious ... we started with the beet salad which was perfect. 3 different types of beets - red, golden (which were pickled) and a pinkish/purplish one on a bed of fresh arugala lightly dressed with olive oil, lemon and pepper. There were also thinly sliced apples (galas I think) that brought extra crunch and sweetness. SO SO GOOD! we also have the Brie, bacon fig jam burger which was so tender, juicy (it's a 2 -3 napkin type of burger) and flavorful. It comes with a huge dill pickle halve to cut through the richness of the burger. It's memorable ... order it! Got a side of the fries (no pesto and cheese as I knew the burger would be rich) and they are crispy, potato-ey and addicting. we also had the korean short rib and pork shank. Both tender (no knife needed) and flavorful (though very different profiles). We wish we could have gotten dessert, but it was before race day. Bummed about that as I imagine the dessert must be excellent based on what we sampled. had to get a signature cocktail though :) Ordered the blueberry houle and it was light and refreshing. The blueberries were fresh and sweet. Everyone was friendly and helpful. Water refills were fast (didn't have to ask) and people checked in on us/the meal to ensure all was A-OK. It was a very smooth, genuine, well organized and ran kitchen. Will be back!!!! read more

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Great food and service. Will definitely go back again. It was my husband's birthday & they sang to him

Great neighborhood location. Great friendly upbeat vibe. Everyone is friendly. They are a team and help each other out. There is no reservations. Go early. They are popular. Drinks are fantastic and the food is rotated seasonally with staples left on the menu. It's an experience. Be patient and just relax and enjoy yourself. My favorites are: pastrami rolls, pesto fries, Caesar salad add chicken. Mary's southern fried chicken, simple charcuterie is perfect and tasty, the burgers, yes! The French Dip All the Risotto's are yummy and special seasonal dishes. Do not forget the bacon brownie dessert. Best Martinis in town! Espresso martini is special too! They know how to make a drink and take the time to make them. Great beer and wine selection Worth the wait. read more

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WOW, we finally went here for dinner. It was my wife's and My 36th wedding anniversary. We have been wanting to try The Chef's Table for a long time, but we're scared off by the no reservation part. I am sorry we waited so long. Our "official server" was Nicholas, but we were checked on and assisted by 4 other employees during our meal. We had pesto fries, beet salad, beef short rib, and mushroom pea risotto. And for dessert we had the bacon brownie with salted Carmel and Vanilla ice cream. Everything was excellent. Oh ya, I did not even mention all of the craft beers and signature well drinks. The restaurant is upscale, but casual at the same time. Overall all, we had a very nice evening to celebrate our anniversary. Nicholas and the rest of the staff were definitely worth every dollar and then some of the tip. We went early so the wait was not that long. I would be ok even if we had to wait an hour for a seat because this place was that good. We will definitely be returning. I will also be getting a gift certificate to give my son and wife to enjoy this wonderful place. Thank you again Chefs table, you and Q1227 are my top two restaurants, but service at chefs table is #1 read more

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smoked prime rib French dip sandwich was incredibly hearty and packed with rich flavor. Combined with the balsamic glazed onions, it made for an amazing and satisfying dinner. read more

Oh man, where to begin. My wife and I make it a point to schedule our travels west on highway 80, that allows us to stop here for lunch. The food is always so delicious and the staff are always accommodating. I love how relaxing the environment is, especially knowing that the food tastes like what you find in a pretentious high scale restaurant!! We don't have to worry about whispering at dinner while enjoying the delicacies of this restaurant!! read more

The food is AMAZING, the staff is AMAZING and they have the best Old Fashions in the world! My very favorite restaurant ever! read more

A hidden gem that completely blew us away! We stumbled upon Chef's Table not knowing what to expect, and wow--what an unforgettable experience. From the outside, it's charming and unassuming, but the moment the food hit the table, we were absolutely floored. Our server, Nicholas, was warm, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience feel special. The scallops? Easily some of the best I've ever had--perfectly seared and melt-in-your-mouth tender. The peach burger was such a delightful surprise--sweet, juicy, and bursting with flavor. And the short ribs? Fall-off-the-bone perfection. Every bite was cooked with so much love and skill. If you're anywhere near this place--go. It's the kind of spot you want to tell everyone about, but also kind of want to keep secret for yourself. read more

Menu changes slightly due to local availability of ingredients (my thoughts in looking at recent history of menus) Food - top notch, top quality, and flavor. Ala carte, so a $21 burger is just the burger. But, oh, what a burger.... Burger, with fig jam, was the best burger I have ever had. Rib meat, brisket, chuck roast ground 'burger' meat was the most flavor ever experienced in ground hamburger meat. Like right off the farm, fresh, flavorful, melt in your mouth likely 1/3 to 1/2 pound. Topped with a subtle sweet bacon fig jam, smooth triple cream Brie, mustard aoli, and crisp arugula. All on a whole grain bun with one half of a giant pickle on top of the bun, then stabbed through the heart with a large steak knife. A meal when paired with a starter for the table of $10 beer-battered crispy pesto fries and angel hair swiss cheese. Not soggy like most garlic or pesto fries due to the care in assembly and fresh ingredients, not some store bought wet pesto. Yep, this burger and fries deserved the time to write this. Local sourced Beet salad, $17. A nice light meal for the vegetarian in your party, but I want this next time. Red beets, fresh and flavorful. As was the arugula, golden beets, chioggia beets, asian pears, etc. A couple of bites convinced me this is a must try someday. Very pretty dish, great presentation. Southern fried Mary's chicken breast with bone in leg. $27. Baby (true babies) carrots on the bottom, next comes mashed potatoes, then the chicken and bacon gravy lightly topping off the top. Bar $8 craft beers are all good, ciders too. Fabulous mixed drinks about $14 are well presented just like the food. Staff - top notch casual, too casual if you ask me at these prices. I go to BBQ's better dressed. I can't think of anywhere so casually dressed. Not even Taco Bell. Otherwise, as stated, top notch. Ambiance - American bar restaurant, strip mall, clean but basic bathrooms, 2, gender neutral). No decorations, nothing unique, nothing fancy. Very bust at 1700 on a Friday evening, 45 minute wait, no place to sit (small bar was full), outside sidewalk (no place to sit) was typical swarms of mosquitos due to all the rains. Inside was wall to wall people, glad flu season has wound down.... Overall way above average food, high price, in a too casual atmosphere. Will go again for next years birthdays or special occasion. I have to try that beet salad.... Food 5 star, minus 1 star for ambiance. You have to try this place at least once. read more

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Walked in (no reservations taken) and was told there was about a 30 minute wait. Walked around the parking lot to checked out the other stores, and just as discussed- 30 min to get a table. What they do not mention tho is that it's about 10 minutes to take your order and about 45 min to bring your food! So you are sitting there for another hour with no food. Our waiter (Asian guy) and his teammate were super nice but..... when you have a kiddo with special needs - a 30 min wait for a table and 60min wait for the food is too long. The actual food was ok - my fried chicken was overdone and dry. My daughter loved her filet mignon and sauce. Not sure I would go back given the mediocre food and the 90 minute wait overall. The waiters and check-in guy were all super nice and friendly but stressed as the kitchen backs up all. read more

I will admit, I was skeptical about the food at first.. if there's any advice I would give about coming here -- run! Don't walk. The food was spectacular. I was impressed from the first bite. The peso fries came out first. And this is a definite must have. Fries were crispy, and doused in a pesto seasoning topped with cheese. Who doesn't love cheese?! Literally licked my fingers as to no waste the flavor by wiping it on a napkin. The risotto was also made very well. Everyone at the table enjoyed it. And they certainly didn't skimp out on the portion size. My overall favorite would have the be the steak bites. For about $5/pc they better be an amazing bite. And that they were. The complexities of all the flavors was *chefs kiss* the tamaato, grilled lemon, and garlic. I'm already drooling just thinking about it. 1000% must have read more

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Still one of the best dining experiences ever. Our server Nick was fantastic with his suggestions and service. We had the recommended specials. The mussels were OMG good. I had the short ribs which were amazing. And the others had the peach burger. Also amazing. And a filet. Cooked to perfection. If you're in the area. Do NOT miss a chance to eat here!!! read more

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Food, Service, and Ambiance is chef's kiss ! I can't believe I just barely found this place. I definitely recommend the fried chicken it's so tasty! read more

The Chef's Table - Scallops - New American Near Me - Rocklin, California

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Friendly service, good atmosphere, great beer selection, the French dip is one of the best I've ever had.

I'm not one who easily gives 5 star reviews and says a meal was perfect...but it really was! The service was attentive, vibrant and all around made for a lovely night. The restaurant was filled and bumbling with conversation and laughter. A twenty minute wait for a special meal we'll remember for months to come. read more

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We stumbled across this little cheers like bar, looking place with farm to table food. The locals you can tell come regularly the manager was so attentive and friendly. The staff is happy and informative, and the food was delicious and even though the little place was packed everyone was happy and enjoy enjoying their food or their drinks. We can't wait to go back and so many gluten-free options and fresh farm table.! read more

Everything is amazing here! Their menu is seasonal so everything is always fresh and the ambiance is casual. I've had every burger, short ribs, tacos, polenta, brussel sprouts, beet salad, grilled chicken salad, pesto fries (always a favorite), and, the desserts. The warm bacon brownie with premium vanilla ice cream and bacon caramel is my go to, but I've never had a bad meal here and the staff are awesome! Greatest place ever!! read more

Oh my goodness.. The food, service and vibe is AMAZING !! I will return.. again, again and again. Go early it is a very popular place 10/10 The entire staff was excellent, our waiter Johnny was awesome !! :) read more