Great service and great food I would come back although would be nice to have a lunch menu aside…read morefrom regular menu

What appeared to be a higher end restaurant in town was an absolute disaster…read more I will give them an extra star for their lavender martini but other than that I wouldn't recommend this place. Came with a large group for a wedding and their catering was awful - rude service and unorganized management. COMPLAINING TO THE BRIDE ABOUT THEIR LACK OF SERVICE! NO!! Went to eat my bread roll and butter to start and opened up the butter to a large mold spot YUCK! Considering you can't even keep your butter from not molding, I couldn't trust the rest of the food.

Great food, views, and location. You have to sit on the patio if the weather is nice!…read more The hostess greeted us immediately and the server was very attentive. The food was delicious! Great portions with fresh ingredients. I forgot to take a pic of our eggs Benedict and chilaquiles because they were so good I forgot The mimosas were a perfect balance between juice and champagne.

5 stars! Flawless!…read moreToday is my birthday! We had a perfect table on the rooftop patio, perfect drinks, amazing food, attentive staff and a wonderful server, Ashley!

After my subpar experience at The Palace, I was looking for a new place to have dinner with friends…read morewhile in Porterville. Hoping for a place with good drinks and great food. One of them suggested we try Don Vinos as they have a decent bar area. We went on Friday evening and it wasn't a little busy but not so much that it was obnoxious. Also, even though it was busy, our waitress was on it. As soon as we sat down, she brought over menus and took our drink orders. When I asked about what kind of margaritas they had, she informed me which ones were made with fresh in-house squeezed juice. They all sounded amazing but I opted for the standard with fresh squeezed lemon/lime juice. Our drinks were brought to us not 5 minutes later and then we gave our orders. We ordered the chips and guacamole as an appetizer for the table. It was brought out shortly after we ordered it and was a good portion for 4 people. However, I just wish the guac had more salt as it was a bit bland. For an entree, I opted for the Chili Verde Pizza, which seemed to be the perfect item from this place (an Italian themed restaurant with several Mexican dishes). And, oh man...was this amazing. They use the chili verde sauce as the sauce for the pizza, which is brilliant. Also, the pork had just enough spice. All of my friends and I enjoyed our entrees except for one: A friend of mine had ordered the Fettuccini Alfredo he had on a previous trip to Don Vino's but told me that the new preparation was different from his last time having the dish and it was not as great as before. Other than that, we all finished our dishes and were satisfied. I definitely recommend Don Vino's as a must go in Porterville. The only things keeping me from giving it a 5-star review were the guac being a bit bland and the consistency of dishes being a bit off for my friend. Also, if you don't like super loud restaurants, this might be a skip as the acoustics in there are loud. Other than that, the servers are attentive, the drinks are delicious, and the food is good.

Salmon special, spot on. Delicious. I was going to order the salmon anyway. The side salad I…read moreordered was fresh and crispy. No brown lettuce. Perfect.

The Vintage Press in Visalia is an absolutely classy restaurant with a beautiful, historic,…read moreold-school atmosphere that makes you feel like you've stepped back in time. From the moment you walk in, the entire place has an elegant, upscale feel that really sets it apart from your typical dining experience. One of the first things I appreciated was that the restaurant has its own private parking lot, which makes arriving and parking super convenient. When we arrived, there was a pianist playing live music upstairs, which added such a nice touch to the atmosphere. Between the historic decor, classic elegance, and live piano music, the entire restaurant has a sophisticated charm that's hard to find these days. The menu was excellent, with a great selection of dishes ranging from filet mignon to a variety of drinks and other fine dining options. The hostess was welcoming, our waiter was attentive and professional, and the service throughout the meal was great. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was fantastic, and the overall experience was excellent. Definitely a great spot in Visalia if you're looking for a classy dinner, a special occasion, or just a really nice dining experience. Highly recommend!

The Vintage Press is an example of what restaurant can be, when the owner cares enough to put…read moreeffort into what they own. Walk in and be swept away to old Hollywood glamour with white linen table clothes and service personnel that take pride in the way they look and the way they do their jobs. The food is just as manicured, ready to be photographed. AMBIENCE: 5 SERVICE: 5 PRESENTATION: 5 FOOD: 4 PRICE: 4 Why the 4 stars? The food is really good... but you can definitely go through the menu quickly. I understand the concept of having a small menu but I wish the menu was changed occasionally (maybe it is and I don't know it). And the price is a little steep.... Just a little...

Best steak I have ever tried, thanks to the LEAD CHEF JC. He not only provided an amazing dinner…read morebut an amazing overall experience . Would definitely go back 10/10 . I have never experienced a birthday dinner like the one I did. The best crème brûlée ever.

Let me begin with the staff. Welcoming, helpful, worked…read morehard to make sure our experience was excellent. Ambiance: if you like rustic chic, western with a touch of modern, then you'll love this place. Food: here's where they lost a star. The food was good, really good, but the prices didn't match the quality. I had the filet, it was cooked perfectly. But almost $60 for an 8 oz filet with no sides - I felt like it was excessive. Cheyenne in Kingsburg, steak is a touch better, and the sides and bread are amazing (they're included) for the same price. Again, it's really good, just a tad spendy.

A much needed morning dining experience resulted in our go to favorite, Cafe Lafayette…read more Sunday Brunch is a good time graze on some yummy items. Wife unit had the Croque Monsuier, me, my favorite Blackened Salmon Benedict. Exceptional. Our server Tiffany is gem. She is gracious and attentive, a real sweetheart.

Got there on Friday night @5:30 and we were seated right away, no wait. Beautiful place tucked away…read morebehind a garden with outdoor seating. We sat inside by a window and were instantly greeted by our cheerful waiter. He asked if we wanted some bread and anything to drink. We ordered a couple specialty cocktails and he brought them with some nice toasted sourdough bread. We kept it simple tonight with a warm Brie and fig jam appetizer, followed by a wedge salad and French onion soup. Everything was delicious and well timed on delivery. The chef came by to make sure we were satisfied, very nice touch! We will be back to try some of the amazing maid dishes we saw being delivered at the tables nearby.

Jim the owner gets a 10 out of 10. Some drunk dude from Ridgecrest tried fighting me for asking him…read morewhat skating was like in the 80's. Owner handled it and could keep hanging with friends for the 4th weekend. Thank you Jim!

Love this place!!!! Definitely got the old west vibe! And it's official, Gabby makes the best…read moreGrey Goose martinis in the KRV!

We went to Braised tonight and, admittedly, we haven't been there in a few years. Not because of…read moreanything negative--it just hasn't been one of the places that comes to mind when we're deciding where to eat. Well, after tonight, that's going to change. We started by sharing the wedge salad. I am a blue cheese girl, and this blue cheese was BLUE CHEESE. Rich, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. I could have happily made a meal out of that alone. We also ordered the calamari, which came with two dipping sauces. One was a sweet and sour-style nuoc cham sauce that was incredible. The other was a fresh, flavorful tartar sauce. The calamari itself was prepared perfectly--light, crispy, not oily at all, and cooked just right. For dinner, I had the pistachio-crusted salmon over vegetable quinoa. The salmon was excellent. The quinoa was good, but probably just not my personal style. My husband ordered the pork chop with polenta, and wow--both were fantastic. That polenta was especially memorable. We sat at a table in the bar area (that's our vibe), and we had the pleasure of being served by Orlando, a newer bartender. He was outstanding. From the moment we sat down, we felt welcomed and genuinely taken care of. He introduced us to a mezcal that complemented our meals perfectly and was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and professional. Top-notch customer service. This isn't an inexpensive everyday dinner spot, but the quality of the food, drinks, and service made it absolutely worth it. We had a fantastic experience and will definitely be back. If you haven't been to Braised lately, go check it out--and if you're lucky enough to have Orlando take care of you, you're in for a great evening.

Made reservations online for lunch here! The inside is very welcoming and nice. Definitely feels…read morelike your transported to a big city and definitely not Tulare. We picked to sit at the bar area, the booth padding is very comfortable. The bar is nice and filled with all the liquors you can dream of. Our server was very friendly. I ordered the tri tip sandwich with fries; I had to pick off a few pieces of fat, but other than that was good. The roll held the sandwich together very well. My mom ordered the hanger steak sandwich, she said the meat was very tender , and she ordered the onion rings. If you like blueberry, try the blueberry soda, it's different but very good!

What a find! We were driving home to Sacramento and stopped in the parking lot to charge my car…read moreand decided to get lunch. Prompt service, great chilaquiles! They even had $3 bottled beers during World Cup games. Karina helped us and was great!

I hope we caught them on a bad night, and this isn't the beginning of the end for Cali Brews…read more Where to begin?! Just before 6:00 on a Saturday evening. They were out of everything! It became comical. Coca de botella? None. Tried ordering a mixed drink and they didn't have the watermelon syrup needed for the drink. We had to settle for water. Ordered a guacamole and flautas as appetizers. Both were lacking so much! We fixed it with lemon & salt. But they weren't amazing. Chicken in the flautas was bland. Moving on to our entrees: Chiles Rellenos OUT OF THAT. Posole? "THATS A SEASONAL ITEM", I finally asked "what do you have?!" Finally settled on chile verde and camarones... The chile verde was not like it has been in the past. Missing the deep rich color and flavor and the pork was almost, shredded? We don't come often but where is the consistency? I wish their business well, I just hope this was a bad night.

Stopped by here for the first time with some friends who wanted us to try it out!…read more It's a cute place and had great outdoor seating. The day we went was surprisingly busy because of course it was their 20th anniversary celebrations and we had no idea! Even with it being incredibly busy things came out quickly! I got to try a peach slushy margarita thingy (I forget the cute name) and that was delicious and refreshing! All the food was delicious and well made! My husband really enjoyed the burger and commented how much he liked the meat mix. The server was a delight, and all around it was a good choice to stop by! We will be back next time we're in Kernville!

Been coming a few years (I'm from LA but constantly visit Kernville...a long time)…read more Staff is friendly, the menu is very home bbq/diner-esque. The view is fantastic, and the beers are good (my husband says---he's the beer guy!) They have coloring menu for little kids, and good size portions for them too. Would suggest for visitors (and locals who haven't gotten around to it!)