I was visiting a friend for a month and had four meals there. I can only comment on the prime rib because it was the best I've ever had and ordered it four time. I live in Santa Barbara and nothing even comes close to the Lime Light. This is the only review I've ever written. Larry from Santa Barbara. 10+ read more

My wife and I have ate here twice now, and it's quickly becoming a favorite place for special occasions! The staff is very friendly and attentive! When making the reservation, i made a note that it was our anniversary! When we arrived and checked in, the hostess acknowledged our anniversary, as did our server! Very hospitable that they acknowledged it, as some other places don't. The food has been great both times and the portions are generous! Some high end places get a little skimpy, especially with the sides. Not here! This time around, I ordered the Prime Rib, got the whipped potatoes and substituted the Brussels sprouts. Both were generous portions. Also love the added touch that they'll give you fresh horseradish to go along with the horseradish cream for a little extra kick. My wife had the Ribeye, which we've both ordered before, and it's delicious. She ordered the cashew green beans, but they were very saucy and some were burnt. When brought up to the server, she said she would have the kitchen make her a fresh ordered without hesitation. Within a few minutes, a nice sized portion of fresh Cashew Green Beans arrived! The Wedge Salad is also delicious and generously portioned. It could actually be a meal for someone, if so inclined. The atmosphere is also very welcoming and private. We've sat inside and on the patio, and actually preferred the patio seating! I can't say enough about the hospitality of the staff though. There's a gentleman who is either the lead host or a manager, that's been there both times. He takes a personal interest in the customers and makes sure to visit each table, which you don't often see. As we were walking out, he was also walking out behind us. Even though we were a few steps ahead, he wished us (again) a happy anniversary and to have a great night! This is a special place in Fresno and a great choice for a special occasion. Note: Food was so good I forgot to take pictures read more

Having spent some time in Palo Alto, my way of eating out has definitely changed. Add to that the privilege and luxury of going to dinner with my mom, my wife, and my two sisters, all of whom I can always count on to not finish their meals, and let's just say... yes, I ended up eating all of this food, even if I didn't technically order it. LOL. We started with the SURF & TURF appetizer, and it was absolutely delicious. The moment I tasted the ponzu sauce, I already knew I had a plan because I had spotted Bacon Fried Rice on the menu. I immediately thought: "That ponzu sauce over bacon fried rice would be incredible." We also ordered the CALAMARI STRIPS with chipotle aioli, and they were amazing. Crispy, flavorful, and the aioli took them to another level. Next, I ordered the house salad with champagne vinaigrette, and let me tell you something right now: I plan to stop by once a week just to buy that vinaigrette. It is THAT good. Then everyone's meals arrived, and I noticed my master plan was working perfectly because there were two pieces of steak and shrimp ponzu left over. So naturally, I ordered the bacon fried rice. When it came out, everyone at the table started laughing because they knew EXACTLY what I was about to do. I combined the steak and shrimp with the bacon fried rice and poured every last drop of ponzu sauce over the top. DELICIOUS!!!! At this point, everyone started slowing down, which in my family means: "Send all leftovers to Sebastian." LOL. The Miso Glazed Black Cod was the best cod I have ever tasted. Then came the LL Prime Rib, it was so tender I could cut it with my fork. Bold, smoky flavor throughout. I'm sorry, but I have to say it... it was even better than the prime rib at Richard's in Fresno. And finally... the Bread Pudding. WHOEVER thought of using baklava to make bread pudding is a genius. I've had plenty of bread pudding, but NOTHING compares to this dessert. The flavor simply cannot be matched. Honestly, it's even better than Cracked Pepper's. Yes, I said it!!! Last but definitely not least, I have to give a shout out to the best server in town: Siena. Nothing elevates a dining experience more than exceptional service; Siena not only provided amazing service, but her warm smile and genuine concern for our dining experience made our Mother's Day dinner absolutely perfect. Thank you, Siena. You are the best!!!! read more

Prob my fav fine dinning spot in Fresno Very Intimate, if you know you know vibe Food is always delicious Service is great It's a hole in the wall that you need to go to especially around the holidays read more

Celebrated a special occasion. The service was very good. They have a full bar and food was delicious. It's a quiet place with an old world vibe. Recommend for a special occasion or just to meet with friends. read more

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First time I had been here in years. This was a mix of ok and great food. The artichoke spinach dip and steak hamburger was ok. Could have had more flavor. Remembering the sand dabs I had last time, I went with the sole and it was out of this world. Our server was nice enough to tell us we could interchange sides so I got bacon fried rice, which was outstanding. The only blah part on the dish was the spinach as it had no flavor. The craft cocktails were excellent and the bread pudding that uses croissants was awesome. Definitely a top 10 fine dining in Fresno. read more

The Lime Lite - Parmesan Crusted Sole - New American Near Me - Fresno, California

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The bar area is underwhelming. Annoying design for eating. The Prime rib was ok but not worth the price. I have had the same type of prime rib at chain restaurants. Sides were ok. The service at the bar was strange to say the least. The guy was not welcoming and for spending almost 110$ I wish I would have gone somewhere else. Here on a business trip and really wouldn't recommend. A number of standout places in Fresno and this is not one I will return to. Great bread pudding but that was the best part of the meal. read more

If you wondering who got engaged there on a weds it was ME!! Haha We came here for dinner and to my surprise I had a surprise waiting for me. Thank you the limit lite for pulling this all together. I was really happy excited and a little confused to what was happening. But nonetheless overjoyed and grateful. Thank you so much! I won't ever forget this night. -- Dinner was amazing! The streak was cooked to perfection and my chicken was tender and flavorful.. mash was amazing as well.. surf and turf appetizer was delicious. Everything we had here exceeded all my expectations! 100/10 we will definitely be back! read more

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Came here for my birthday dinner date! everything was so perfect the staff was so kinda and sat us in a beautiful booth, the ambiance feels so romantic and luxe with the low warm lighting! The atmosphere and delicious drinks set the tone for the rest of the evening. Dinner was so delicious, prime rib and scallops both cooked perfectly and tender! Would absolutely come back again! read more

The Lime Lite - Harris Ranch Prime Rib, scallops - New American Near Me - Fresno, California

I popped in here after a work meeting just to have another work meeting at dinner, but I had great time. This place is a vibe. I love the bar area, the dimly lit lounge area, and their cozy outdoor patio. We sat on the patio and just ordered a bunch of apps and few glasses of wine. The service was a but shakey at the start, but got better as the meal went on. It wasn't very busy, but our server didn't come to our table for nearly 5-minutes, before finally stopping to take our drink orders. We all went with rosé, but Limelite has a full bar with a handful of craft cocktails, beers, and an extensive wine list. To eat we just ordered apps; cashew cauliflower, surf & turf, shrimp cocktail, and the burrata + prosciutto. Everything was delicious, except the cashew cauliflower. The server suggested it, but we all thought it fell a little flat compared to the other items we had. The surf + turf was my fave and I loved pickled chilis paired with the panzu steak, so good! I need another Limelite trip, but this time around I must indulge in a cocktail and that Wood Fired Ribeye! read more

First time visitor despite the great reviews. I guess I'm one of those that don't venture out to places if their quite a distance from home. Since it was my wife I wedding anniversary, we decided to go somewhere that we've never been before which is why we chose The Lime Lite. Service: Greeted upon entry. Advised the hostess of our 6pm reservation and was seated within 10 minutes. We were seated at a side booth which was perfect (I'm not usually a fan of being seated in the middle of any restaurant). Our server arrived around 5 minutes in which she promptly took our orders. Food arrived with 15 minutes. 5 of 5 stars. Food/Offering: For starters, we ordered the Calamari Strips. As far as main courses, the wife had Wood Grilled Salmon while I had the Wood Fired Ribeye. For dessert, we had the Bread Pudding (which by the way was comped for our Anniversary reservation). I can honestly say we thoroughly enjoyed everything - from the appetizer all the way to the dessert. Our server was terrific from beginning to end. I guessed we missed out all these years. 5 of 5 stars. Overall: I love this place! A little on the pricey side but I'm always willing to pay for a good meal and good service. Will definitely be back in the future! read more

Thanks to Clint and his fine staff for hosting our retirement dinner tonight. We appreciate the attentiveness, courtesy, and dedication the staff had with our party. The food, as always, was outstanding. Thanks again... read more

We just had a 50th birthday party for my wife here , and I want to say " Thank you ' to the amazing staff at The Lime Lite. First, they allowed us to show up before they opened and set up the room that we had reserved for 12 people. The Fig room was beautiful with music playing , and a private entrance. This venue was perfect for what we were looking for. However, what I enjoyed most was that our server Esmeralda was attentive , but not intrusive. She made sure our drinks were topped off ,and that everyone had food at all times. My family never felt rushed to order ,or felt hurried to eat. We had a nice family style dinner, and enjoyed every minute of it. Now , let me tell you about the food! Wow! For appetizers, we chose the surf and turf , calamari, and butternut squash raviolis. In my opinion, the surf and turf is something that I would go back for every day of the week. The steak was so tender and the sweet and spicy sauce was heavenly. There were thin slices of Fresno chile peppers throughout that made this dish pop. I highly recommend this as a must try! For entrees, my wife ordered the filet mignon which came with mashed potatoes and broccolini. Perfectly cooked, this steak was melt in your mouth good ,and the broccolini was flavored with garlic and parmesan. I chose the halibut which came with a roasted potato and broccolini hash. While the flavor was good, it didn't look that appealing. All of our guests loved the food, and had a great time! This was truly a memorable experience for us. The reviews on this place are well deserved, and I can't wait to come back to what I would call one of the best restaurants that I have ever tried. I was pleasantly surprised because from the outside, you would never know how good this place is. There really is no curb appeal here. The building looks old ,and there is no proper signage anywhere. It's almost like if you know - you know! Thank you again - you made our day so special! read more

The Lime Lite - Halibut - New American Near Me - Fresno, California

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Overall pretty great experience. Food was good, but I wasn't a huge fan on the drinks. Service was good but they don't answer the phone when you try to call, I called every day for 3 days straight to try and change my reservation and never got through to someone. Overall ambiance was good. Was very busy read more

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dined here for a business dinner where I was able to choose a 3 course meal and was delighted. I got the wedge salad, which tasted fresh and hearty. I love blue cheese and blue cheese dressing so it was great, but I can see it being too much blue cheese gratings for the average person. I opted for the filet and was happy w the flavor and quality, my meat was cooked perfect medium rare, mashed potatoes were garlicky, flavorful, and smooth. Broccolini was cooked perfectly. For dessert, I got the Bread pudding which was decadent and just enough sweetness and it was wrapped in a croissant style bread which was a nice elevated touch Overall food taste and quality is exceptional. Pricing can be considered pretty high though so be sure to come ready to spend. This location Id say is good for a nice dinner/date/special occasion, but it would be pretty difficult to make this place a frequented restaurant. Service was quick and the staff were attentive and respectful. Food came out in a timely fashion and didn't have to wait long at all for water refills or table dish cleanup read more

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The Lime Lite is a Fresno classic. We love it but this night they were "off". Hit a couple pet peeves hard: made us wait 15 minutes for a 9pm reservation when the restaurant was nowhere near full; the hostess acted like it was our fault we weren't sitting with "well this is your table right here. It's ready."; we couldn't tell who our server was. The martinis were great! Bartender was helpful and made a nice drink. The food was really good. We got lots of apologies for the delay and mix up but no one checked on us and I had to flag down our server to take my card for payment. We'll return for sure for drinks and food. The Lime Light cannot be ignored. I'm sure it'll be better next time. read more

Tried this place for the first time when I came for a presentation so my dinner was paid for it. The fillet was a small portion but filling. The crab pastry on top of it was good. The wedge salad had a sufficient amount of blue cheese dressing, which made a delicious along with all of the fixings. The honey breaded cauliflower was unexpectedly delicious. The steak bites were good as were the bread at pieces on top of it, which we think might have been calamari or some type of fish. Service was efficient for a large packed room. Nice calm ambience for a presentation. read more

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Went to LimeLite for the first time to celebrate our son's birthday and it was amazing. very nice, comfortabl, quiet ambience. The service was great and the host was very welcoming. They didn't have reservations available but after about a 20 minute wait they were very accomodating and found us a table for four. Our server (forgot her name) was very sweet, knowledgeable and helped us make some great choices from their menu. IT IS PRICEY BUT WORTH IT. I will definitely be back on a special night. read more

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So delicious and the customer service could not be matched! A little Pricey but definitely worth it! Lobster Mac and cheese, filet and cod were so good. We also had the lemon drop, old fashion, and the strawberry hibiscus margarita, all super tasty read more

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Delicious food, great service and ambience. I will definitely comeback sometime to this place. Our waitress was very sweet and made us feel at home. read more

The Lime Lite - My fish - New American Near Me - Fresno, California

Great experience! The food was delicious, the service was friendly and attentive. Definitely recommend!

Everything was perfect Thank you for having us we enjoyed celebrating our 26th Anniversary and or 29th Valentine's Day Amazing service food was absolutely delicious read more

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Review. The Limelight. The Limelight delivers what most restaurants promise and few execute. Established. Confident. Effortlessly dialed in. The room sets the tone immediately. Warm, intentional ambiance. A crowd that knows why it's there. Energy without noise. You feel welcomed, not rushed. Service is the standout. Clint with Brooklyn is clearly steering the floor with purpose. The team moves with the cadence of ballet. Controlled, precise, and in sync. No wasted motion. No missed beats. Orders flow. Tables turn smoothly. You never wonder where your server is. They are already there. Food lands fast. Piping hot. No lag. No excuses. Every plate tastes like it was finished seconds before it hit the table. Clean flavors. Well-executed dishes. Comforting without being lazy. This is what happens when leadership, training, and culture align. The Limelight is not trying to impress. It simply performs. And that confidence shows in every detail. Best overall dining experience I've had in Fresno to date. Consistent. Memorable. Worth returning to. read more

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Easy 5 stars! My husband just got his PhD and we wanted to celebrate. We showed up without a reservation, because it was a last minute plan. Being new to the area we just found the restaurant via yelp and hoped for the best. We ended up being greeted by someone who seemed like the owner or manager, who got us a booth outside on the patio. The entire service team was incredibly nice and accommodating and welcoming. I have a dairy allergy and they didn't even blink an eye in helping me with how to order and making alterations so I could still eat the delicious food. The atmosphere was perfect for such a special occasion and the food was unreal. My husband loved the experience and it made him feel very celebrated. They even gave him a dessert on the house as a congratulations. We absolutely will be back and are glad to know about a Fresno treasure. read more

The Lime Lite - Salmon with brussel sprouts and baked potato, Prime Rib with mashed potatoes and asparagus. - New American Near Me - Fresno, California

The service was exceptional. We are water drinkers, my husband drinks way more water than I do & so we typically ask for 2 cups for him to prevent him from not having enough water, lol. Our glasses were never empty the entire time we were in the restaurant and it was a full house & that is an example of how excellent the service was. Our server was amazing. I accidentally ate a pepper and my mouth was literally on fire and the manager brought me milk to stop the burn, lol. The staff were very accommodating and in tune with the clients. I loved the ambiance & the food was amazing. We ordered the surf & turf, bacon fried rice, cauliflower, steak, potatoes, & Brussel sprouts. Everything was amazing and I cant wait to eat my leftovers today! read more

Amazing food and service. Love the moody ambiance. It's great for a night out with your boo or a girls night.

The food, atmosphere and service were stellar! Clint, Delaney and "G," provided a welcoming feel that was authentic, warm and genuine. This was easily one of my best dining experiences ever! read more

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Wow...thanks Lime Lite for a wonderful first time experience! Great service and drinks and entrees! We ordered the prime rib and halibut and sole. My sole was excellent as well as sides and the desserts were excellent too! We will be back and as often as possible! read more

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First time trying went for my birthday in a party of 6 and the service & food was amazing! Very good juicy filet and the alcoholic drinks were delicious can't wait to go back ! read more

The Lime Lite - Center cut filet - New American Near Me - Fresno, California

i used to go here with my stepdad when it was a bar by the Clinton overpass and have prime rib and it was alaways bomb and then because of a fire i think the moved to the tower and their food was stll really good and then they moved to where im used to them being over off shaw and palm in a tucked away spot behind honey backed hams on Shaw-i think the new 3rd place is the charm with this place as the food is spectacular -plus theres always attractive women hanging out read more

It was my first time here. I came on a Monday night around 6PM and was seated at the bar right away. The bartender was really friendly, checked up on me regularly, and helped me order. I ordered the Surf N Turf appetizer, Wagyu steak, and the bread pudding. Both of the tempura shrimp and steak were delicious with the sauce (I think it was ponzu sauce). The steak was cooked medium rare with a side of mashed potatoes. That was one of the best steaks I've had in Fresno. The bread pudding with ice cream on top was sweet and had me wanting more. Everything came out to around $115 without tip. The bartender recommended that I go back on a Thursday when they have specials. I'll be back for sure. read more

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Went here for a special occasion, even without a reservation we were lucky enough to snag a cozy booth. To my surprise, the interior felt unexpectedly upscale for Fresno. Warm, elegant, and inviting. On our waitress's recommendation, we started with the Surf 'N Turf, and it did not disappoint. An entrée-sized appetizer with incredible depth of flavor balanced between sweet and savory. The prime rib, their signature dish, absolutely lived up to the hype. Juicy, tender, and packed with flavor. My only regret was ordering three "meat-forward" dishes, leaving no room for dessert. I hobbled back to my car in defeat, overtaken by the inevitable onset of the meat sweats. read more

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What a classic, swanky joint! So glad my sister and I decided to pay this place a visit for a recent celebratory dinner. Treated like royalty from start to finish. Friendly service that didn't make us feel rushed and welcomed our many questions as first time guests. Happy to provide tastes of various wines to ensure we loved our choice. Opted to share their shrimp cocktail and wedge salad. Cocktail was delicious and well presented, although we found the sauce to be on the sweet side. Wedge was an extremely generous portion and definitely one for blue cheese lovers! Mains were Filet with Dungeness Crab Wellington (incredible!) and the halibut (a bit under temp and oily, with overly al dente broccolini). When the server then manager learned of our concerns with one of our entrees, they worked quickly to try to make it right by offering an entirely different dish at no charge. Not necessary by any means but certainly appreciated all the same. Lastly had their take on bread pudding. Different and delicious. I wouldn't hesitate to return to this place when we have another special occasion to celebrate. read more

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The best & service was amazing took my wife for her birthday and she had the best experience!we ordered 2 prime ribs and some mixed drinks and hands down nothing can compare their appetizers were extremely good thank you lime lite and the employees everything was really good make reservations due to how good it is lol the vibe is real mellow and date night vibe read more

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Came here for my son's B-Day. Grateful that they are open on Mondays. Seated right away, though they only had me for two people (reservations were for 3). Issue I had was when we were being seated, hostess crossed in front of us and was a near miss... no apologies. Perhaps oblivious. Server was excellent! She explained what was on the menu and made it sound delicious. My son ordered a filet and my wife and I had one to split. Very good! Drinks were OK. They need to offer espresso drinks. That would have went well with our dessert. read more

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My husband and I came here for the first time to celebrate our anniversary. From when I called to make the reservation, the manager was attentive and made a note on the reservation that we were celebrating, later to find that the staff brought out a dessert to celebrate us. It was the little details that made us feel special. The food, drinks, and service were all stellar. We ordered the surf and turf, halibut and ribeye. The martinis are perfectly made, makes you want to drink 10 of them! The mood inside is dark, the perfect place for a date We accidentally left our credit card, and they came out running to track us down. We were impressed by everything Lime Lite did for us and will be coming here for every celebration dinner. read more

The Lime Lite - Halibut - New American Near Me - Fresno, California

One of the best restaurant experiences in terms of food and service that you could ask for anywhere in the state, forget about just Fresno. From the initial experience with the manager, to our server, the plating appearances, the taste, the attention to detail and satisfaction, and the intimacy and mood of the setting, The Lime Lite checks all the boxes. It was so nice and engaging that I decided not to take pictures in order to remain mentally present for this experience. I made online reservations for my wife and I on a Saturday night, and the only availability was at 8:45pm, which was relatively late for us. The bright side was the restaurant was less occupied and that likely contributed to the service and attention we received. We started with the surf and turf and tuna Tataki, both of which were plated beautifully and full of layered flavors and textures. For our main course we had the seared scallops and heritage pork chop, both of which were cooked to perfection and I would highly recommend. For dessert we had the bread pudding, which was more biscuit/cake than "pudding" and not quite what we were expecting. But that certainly did not dampen our overall experience, and I eagerly await the next time we can fit an indulgence into our schedules. read more

This was our last night after a week-long stay in downtown Fresno, and we were looking for a memorable dinner to wrap up the trip. When we asked locals where we should go, the answer was immediate and unanimous: The Lime Lite From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed and even given a brief tour of the restaurant. We initially chose to sit on the patio, but after changing our minds and deciding we'd rather dine indoors, the staff didn't miss a beat. They quickly moved our table and made the transition effortless. For dinner, we ordered the petite filet and the Parmesan-crusted sole. The kitchen was happy to accommodate dietary restrictions, which we greatly appreciated. Both meals were absolutely delicious and beautifully prepared. The bartender was attentive, friendly, and provided excellent service throughout the evening. After our experience, it's easy to understand why The Lime Lite is such a local favorite. Great food, outstanding service, and a welcoming atmosphere made for the perfect ending to our Fresno visit. Highly recommend! read more

The food was fantastic 10/10 Ambiance 9/10 Service (Lindsay) 10/10 We had a great dinner experience and definitely will go back. read more

The Lime Lite is FANTASTIC! My husband and I came for a Wednesday date night. Our server Hallie was excellent-- she was attentive, thorough and ensured our stay was great. Everything that came to our table was absolutely delicious! My husband does not like truffle-- but mentioned the lobster mac was the best lobster mac he ate, and even didnt mind the truffle! So so good! We ordered the center cut filet--medium rare and it came out to perfection! Hallie our server came by and described the bread pudding, she had me at baklava. Note-- make sure you make room for dessert because you don't want to skip this! So delicious-- all the flavors came together and a great way to end our dining experience! read more

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