We had a lovely lunch here. The staff was super friendly and attentive. The food was delicious -…read morestand outs include the Mac n' cheese and fried polenta and the salads. (I'd skip the fish tacos.) We had a baby and two dogs so sat down outside. They couldn't have been more accommodating. Also very willing to accommodate special food requests. Overall a lovely experience and we will definitely go back.

The polenta fries are a must-order -- perfectly crisp and even better dipped into the creamy…read morecilantro sauce on the side. The beet salad was also delicious, and major appreciation to the kitchen for thoughtfully splitting it into four equal plates for sharing. Small touch, big hospitality points. The lemon ricotta pancake was the one slight miss for me. The powdered sugar ended up being the main character, overpowering some of the balance and richness I was hoping for. The fish tacos, however, completely redeemed things. Flavorful, fresh, and made even better by our incredibly thoughtful waitress, who had the kitchen prepare four tacos for sharing instead of the usual three. Those little gestures really elevate the experience. But the true standout of the meal? The Back Door Berry Bramble. Pure bliss in a glass. Made with seasonal local fruit purée, lime, grapefruit, orange liqueur, and vodka, this cocktail absolutely knocked it out of the park -- bright, refreshing!!!

This place, now called "The Dive" or something like that, seemed OK since I'd tapped out every…read moreother place in town. All was good for a couple of drinks, until I decided to go play the jukebox. When I left the bar, I covered my drink with a coaster and left my jacket on the chair. Upon returning, here's a young brother making his way to SIT in my seat, REMOVE the coaster from my beer, and just about ready to DRINK it when I let him know...."HEY MAN, WTF????"....He leaves like there's nothing wrong, and it was just "my bad" or some shit. Bartender acts like nothing is wrong, since that dude was a regular. Also, all the money I put in the "jukebox" didn't play any of the songs I selected!! Glitchy, sketchy, and super low-life. STAY AWAY from this dump!

Bar manager is rude! It seems like every time I had gone in there, she is always smoking/ and…read moreallowing pets inside. I've seen dogs at times sitting on a bar stool. I've worked with service dogs and by no means do they belong at the bar. They belong by your feet on the floor. To top it off, there is a guy that comes in and sits there all night, who she pays all her attention to. Not good for business. I will never go back!

We were looking for a place to meet some old friends in between Sac and Bay Area so found this spot…read morein Yelp so thought we would check it out. On Friday around 5:30pm we were able to find parking out front on the street. You go in a side entrance which has a few outdoor tables and when you walk in, if you go right there is a bar area and left is the restaurant area. Looks like a place that families and older couples like to eat. We got there a little early so asked for a table for four. We were seated in about 5 minutes and while waiting for our friends ordered a drink. They offer beer, wine and cocktails. They have a large menu and have specials also. I ordered the Pear Collins and hubby had a beer. Once our friends arrived our waitress took our orders. We started with the Tequila Grilled Prawns and the World Famous Calamari. I ordered the Beet and Goat Cheese Salad and hubby had the Chicken Asiago Fettuccine. Our friend ordered the Pork Chop. The pork chop was huge and she said it was delicious. Hubby liked the pasta but although there was plenty of salad and beets, there was just a big glob of sour cream on top. Service was good and our waitress was very friendly and took good care of us.

Overall the food was good it was the service that was not well received from our group who met up…read morefor brunch. This is the email that I sent to them. After a few email exchanges they offered a certificate to come back. I told them that I don't think our friends would want to come back and declined the offer but I wanted to be clear that my issue is based on the service. Told her I was a former waitress and food reviewer, I received no response back. Dear Merchant Team, I wanted to share my experience from my visit this past Saturday with a party of four. It was our first time dining at Merchant, and while we enjoyed the brunch overall, I was disappointed with the portion size of the chicken fried steak. It was surprisingly small--about the size of my cell phone--which was not what we expected based on our previous experiences at other establishments. Additionally, the service during our visit was below expectations. It took approximately 30 minutes for our server to initially take our order, and we were not offered a full range of beverage options beyond champagne and cider. After informing the server that I do not drink alcohol and have an allergy to cider, there was no follow-up or alternative suggestion provided. We chose Merchant based on the fantastic reviews we read, so this experience was quite disappointing for us. Thank you for taking the time to review this feedback.

Well, damn. That was an excellent Carnitas burrito. And an excellent margarita. I forget the name…read moreof it but the one without any sweet-and-sour. Really friendly waiter pretty nice environment as well

Margaritas and chips with my girls! Was in the area for an appointment and met up with my besties…read morefor lunch at los Reyes restaurant Y Cantina! We arrived about 1 PM just after the lunch, rush and before happy hour. We ordered street tacos chicken tortilla soup and margaritas! Chips and salsa were delivered to the table minutes after we sat down. Hips came with three different sales including one with pineapple that was very tasty. The server was a very nice lady named Eunice. She brought us water and took our drink orders. I he margaritas came out fast and were flavorful with a nice kick to them. The restaurant itself was clean and had two sections to it as well as a bar. There were TVs all around, so we were able to watch a cooking show and some sporting events in between catching up with my besties. The food came out and everything was hot and fresh and if you know me that is vevery important! We finished off the chicken tortilla soup, which was seasoned really well and big chunks of chicken and avocado and lots of cheese. The street tacos were very good and just enough to get a taste. If you're ever in Vacaville and looking for Mexican food, I would definitely recommend stopping by.

Met here with a couple other friends and had a comfortable seat in the lounge area. The…read morehost/bartender was very considerate and kind. We shared some food which was great and I had a glass of red wine with a generous pour. Overall a lovely experience and I would return here. Thank you!

Great drinks and great vibes! After leaving another establishment up the street, my group and ai…read moredecided to stop in and check out The Main Grape. We were instantly greeted and told to feel free to sit wherever we wanted. There were tables as well as seating at the bar. We instead decided to sit at one of the couches in the back. Not only are they beautiful, but comfortable too. We weren't really sure what we wanted to order, so we asked the bartender for his recommendations. We all tried different selections based on what his individual recommendations for us were. We enjoyed our drinks while listening to the music that really sets the chic yet casual ambiance. Highly recommend!

Food great. Service great. Fun venue. Expensive cocktails. Fair priced food. Entertainment:…read more dualing piano was a bit of a miss for me personally. The crowd seemed to love it. Just too loud for the size of the venue, couldn't understand the guy shouting / singing too. close into the microphone. That being said, the crowd did seem to enjoy it.

"Princess" Christina here to edit her review!…read more I wanted to edit my review to explain sort of what was originally posted trying to make it short. First before being seated we were approached by a female server who was angry we were seated at her table to enjoy waters before being taken downstairs to the show. She told us we're r not allowed to sit there even though the host placed us there. A whole thing... we moved for her. I was there for my birthday, husband Venmo 20$ to play two songs and do a shout out ( owner attacks me in my original review insinuating that I am an entitled princess demanding a happy bday song ( which I didn't request) and that we stormed out after an hour. We stayed till almost 10:30 show ends at 11. We asked for 2 songs that were fun classics everyone could sing along to since the playing of "wet a** P***y" wasn't exactly bumping in the club and just made the establishment even more grimy than it already was! We got outbid, not knowing exactly how dueling piano bars r ran. Now we do and we will never go back. We just wanted a shout out which coulda been said in 2 seconds... is that why you got a 1 star? No. The food was also extremely gross. Only dish with eating was the pasta. What salad comes with no lettuce lol? Weird whatever? I didn't order it. My original review complemented some of the songs and some other things but it was also pointing out the crappy parts like asking for more money mid song. I hate places that seem like they r begging for money. It's just not my vibe. And while this place is "ALWAYS sold out" how many are return customers!? And why are the restaurants reviews at 2 stars? Because it's a 1 star establishment. I have never had two reviews deleted before so yes... my bad... I take full accountability that I ASSUMED your establishment had anything to do with a removed review and it didn't. But i did not delete it myself. Jason m the pianist had asked at one point for me to remove it and I said I would not but I understand the concern. He then brought up health issues and played on my empathy and my love for God then came back and told me how I was rude and how Jesus was not always nice so he justified Jason and himself don't have to be nice to me. My review was unfortunately taken personally by these two men...when I did not say anything personal. The owner though... got personal with me over my expression of why this place was a 1 star ( for me ) and silently attacked my character. Thank the lord for my husband. M. C. Who came to bat like a pro for me. I didn't even ask him to, but he mentioned my military career and other services to this country that in otherworldly do not take the title of "princess". ESPECIALLY the paths I have gone down! I hope this and his review make you think twice about how you speak to people before getting upset over a 1 star review! It's the internet I wasn't being a bully I was explaining so other who read are aware of what they r stepping into. A 1 star bar and restaurant venue who ask for a lot of money don't treat their customers with much respect in person and over the internet... and don't reimburse people for items they don't receive or accidentally got charged for. It's not hard to DO the right thing. And "being a good person" doesn't mean I have to delete a review for your bar. I am a good person. I'd like to say proudly... a bit better of a person than you Jason. I wish you luck! My first review below: edited review above My review was deleted don't know why. Who whole establishment was a rip off. And having my review deleted makes this so much worse off and corrupt. Very interesting. I understand piano bars r based off tips... but this was gross and like begging for more money every song that played. My request was never played.. while I was there... and ( they reached out o tell me they eventually did) (By the way other ppl reviews they were reimbursed for not playing their song but mine wasn't) While some songs were fun... the music selection was truly trash... I won't go back and I'll never reccomend. No one at my table would ever go back. The food was horrid old dry and gross tasting also.

Came in for lunch this week and enjoyed the meal and service…read more Menu consists primarily of tacos, burgers, pizzas, chicken sandwiches and appetizers. We did not try the beer, but you can probably tell by the name they've got it! I ordered the chicken sandwich with a side salad and it was pretty good. Portions were large. My friend got the fish tacos and it was his second time having them. Ambiance is of a bar/pub spot, good music was playing and our waitress was friendly.

Came here for lunch and it was my first time here in years. It wasn't super busy, but business was…read morestill going good. We were going to sit at a table in the back, but there was a fly issue in that area so our server recommended we sit near the entrance which we did. I found it interesting that our server commented "you will be dealing with those flies all afternoon if you sit there" as if joking around, but I didn't think it was funny. We started off with the brown sugar bourbon wings. They were nice and hot when we got them, but the flavor of the rub left a bit to be desired. The burgers were good. I got the sweet heat bbq burger, and honestly it was more sweet because I didn't pick up any heat. The fries were okay. It seems like an alright spot to grab a beer and catch the game. I didn't have any beer, but they do have a nice variety of choices available.

Old Huants and New Cheers: An Authentic Dive with Heart in Vacaville!…read more I don't get to Vacaville very often, but when I do, I always enjoy stopping by TJ's Tavern. Stepping into TJ's Tavern feels like catching up with an old friend after years apart--familiar, comforting, and just the right amount of nostalgia. The drinks are straightforward and hit the spot, served up by solid bartenders. The music is often a mix of classics and some new surprises, which is just right. What makes TJ's truly stand out is the undeniable spirit in the place. There's a sense of resilience and growth here, like watching something meaningful continue to hold its own. On my most recent visit, I was happy to see how this place is not just holding its own but thriving. If you're passing through Vacaville and crave a spot with character, history, and a whole lot of heart, TJ's Tavern is well worth the visit. Here's to good times past, present, and those still to come. Cheers

Wild little place. First time there around 5pm. Walked in, girl had her dog sitting on the bar…read more Not next to her, on the bar. Proceeded to put the dog down so it could run around with another dog! I'm cool with that to an extent but my buddy wasn't digging it. The crowd is very local and you can feel it. No hassles but the vibe was strong. Must be some shit going on but what do I know. Wonder what happens at night...