The Wild Idol Saloon

This place hosted the MMCF Central Valley Shrimp Feed. It was a great event. Lots of great food…read moreShout out to the bartenders. They were working hard serving all these Marines. Always great to find a place so accommodating. It has a great outdoor area for events like this. Relaxing and spacious.

Went fairly late but always wanted to see what this place was like. Met some really nice people…read morewith the cutest dog. Was able to speak to the owner and she was the sweetest, giving us details about events and also some MtHouse Bar history, she was very inviting and welcoming, talking to us about all the sours and ciders that were on tap. Music was great and the overall atmosphere.

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3.9(236 reviews)

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The pizza was great but there were cockroaches on the table…read more There really isn't too much else to say. It has a good vibe and all, but if they're going to sell food, they probably shouldn't have cockroaches running on their tables

Finally got to stop by and try the food. Nice size establishment with low key no thrills, nice…read more luv their crust,quality ingredients, pizza less then $9. You can loss. Great spot for a meet up or catch a game.

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The Good Time Tavern

4.3(107 reviews)

14.6 mi

A great time! I came…read morehere with a group of friends on a Friday night. I had a much different experience than those described in the other reviews. This bar was nothing near quiet and chill when we swung by. It was more of a frat basement vibe (which I actually found quiet endearing). This place is super tiny. When I came, all the chairs/furniture were pushed to the side to make room for a dance floor. The DJ played frat classics like 'Mo Bamba' and somehow created an energy where everyone was being perfectly carefree and dancing all over the place. Everyone was cramped up in the tiny dancefloor but still had enough room to move around and get to the bar. There was a pool table that was covered off to the side and some games lined up on the wall (to likely be used on a more casual and lowkey night). They had a bunch of security. They had guards at the entrance, by the DJ, and at the back door (that I think led to an outdoor patio). I'm not sure if this makes me feel reassured or concerned that they feel the need to have so much security. To me, the drinks were average. I ordered a Vodka Cranberry and felt that it was mostly just cranberry juice. The bartenders were friendly and quick. The prices weren't too bad either. I would definitely come back!

A unique dive bar-- calm & quiet…read more I am new to the area and stopped in with a friend and we were the only patrons who were NOT solo. Different scene than other dives- seemed to be a local watering hole for an after work spot on the way home. The TVs played a mixture of a subtitled movie and some obscure sports. As a woman, this was a cool dive bar to exist in without attention. All patrons sat in peace on their phones. Decor is a mixture of Packers // 49ers gear... guessing this is a fun place to visit for a game!

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Captain's Anchor

3.4(25 reviews)

20.0 mi

It's pretty chill bar but even they said they are open until 2am, they don't let people in after…read more11:30 or midnight if I am not wrong. I went on Sunday night around 12 am and they said they are no longer let people in. Also cash only if you are planning on visit.

I took my girl here 3 times in the last month. The first time was ok. The first time, we were both…read morealready blasted when we got there. We played darts and had more drinks. It was fun. I remember none of it. The next couple of times, we showed up exactly at 130am. The bartenders were rude saying "we're done" "no more".. change your hours from 2am to 130am then.. yall suck. Shady area too if I may add.. maybe they just don't like black folks It's 2025, get over it lol

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Dive Bar

3.2(1k reviews)

49.7 mi•Downtown

Zach is a beast behind the bar. best birthday night out in years. your the man Zach!!!read more

Great place to have a drink! Stopped by on the Mon after the 4th of July and it was fantastic!…read more Great atmosphere and love the salt water tank above the bar. A had a cosmo (which she loved) while I had a Laganitis that I loved. Great to hear the story behind the place and loved the "behind the scenes" tour.

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3.8(108 reviews)

18.5 mi

This place is good when other bars in the area are too loud (I'm old now, so that type of noise…read moreisn't as appealing as it once was). The bartender on the Saturday I went was all business to my friend and I, but personable to others (we were definitely tipping each drink, so don't think it was a "being cheap" issue) -- maybe because we weren't really engaging or something. Oh well -- don't let that deter you; I had fun and would be back if ever in the area. Would like to play pool next time.

It's a dingy place with not-so-cheap beer for a dive bar. There's no kitchen and the darts are…read morebroken.

Y'all and the Gang.

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4.4(135 reviews)

0.2 mi

Finally got my Cuban, bread was soft and delicious, I could see they crisped it but with the travel…read moreit didn't keep its crispy texture but I'm okay with that. Tons of flavor with the 2 kinds of pork. Loaded with grilled onions and peppers topped with cheese and avocado. My only critique is that next time I'd have them hold the ketchup. My daughter ordered the Birria plate and made herself some tacos(they didn't have queso birria tacos) she tore it up, she was a little sad that it didn't come with consume. My husband got his usual all meat asada burrito. Service here is always good(friendly personable family ran)and the portions for prices can't be beat

I'm a fan! Came here after work to pick up some dinner. Just a heads up, it's not a sit down type…read moretaqueria; it's a grab n go. This is a family ran taqueria which is great! I got to see the members of the family cooking, one washing dishes, and the another take orders, etc. I ordered a torta with carne asada as well as four carne asada tacos. The total came to about $23 which is decent. The freshly made the food so it took maybe 15 mins to get everything done. They served fresh tortilla chips and salsas with the order and this is a huge plus. The torta was huge with a nice mayo base, meat, lettuce, tomatoes, and avocado. I do wish they put meat cheese on top of the meat for more taste and texture but it's ok. The bread was a bit thin so at times it was starting to fall apart and crack open. Their tacos were also decent. The tortillas weren't hand made but it's still fine. They grilled the tortilla for the tacos and filled it with lots of meat and salsa. They could season their beef a bit more with a tiny bit of salt; at times it was bland. I'd definitely come back again and try a super burrito and another torta. This is so far the best local taqueria around the DB area. It's better than some of the other Mexican spots I've tried.

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Jack's Place

4.0(10 reviews)

15.7 mi

This place is super nice to come to locally to avoid the crowds, it's a chill small bar on the side…read moreof 11th street there is parking seems pretty limited but I only come at night and park at the front, this black definitely could use some love from the community for some fix ups! I'm not too sure if they serve food all day but I think certain hours the menu is limited, there wasn't many people when we came it definitely doesn't feel like it has recovered since Covid but this will definitely be my new go to spot to play some quick games of pool (3 quarters each game) and get a cold one and watch the game! The owner is friendly and so are the regulars! Haha

Met bartender Chin. We tried Ng Ka Py and loved it. Cash only so make sure you carry heavy. It's a…read morehidden gem. Loved popping in and supporting local business. Must stop here in Tracy.

Play some pool while watching the game

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Lou's Place

4.8(19 reviews)

13.5 mi

The best little dive bar around! It's like CHEERS here; when I walk in everyone welcomes me, and…read morethat's been going on since day 1. The bartenders are friendly and give excellent service with a heavy pour. I had my birthday here at Lou's and it was perfect, they let us put up whatever decorations we wanted and the bartenders cleaned it all up at the end of the night. So nice of them. If you wanna smoke, there's a patio with picnic tables. It's dog friendly out on the patio too! There's a private parking lot or you can park on the street. Come over for a drink with a welcoming crowd, the more the merrier

Awesome little dive bar near the waterfront. Great service. It looks closed from the outside, but…read moreit's comfortable and friendly on the inside. Best bar in Antioch.

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Crown&Crow

3.8(180 reviews)

5.3 mi

francis was one of the best bartenders i've ever had he kept checking in with my group and making…read moresure we were just fine he is the reason i will come back to this bar keep him on staff no matter the cost

Went on a Saturday evening, expecting a fun lively experience only to experience the opposite…read more They had a DJ that was gonna be playing around 9 o'clock. I got there walked up to the bar was not greeted by the bartender. I wanted to buy a cocktail and yet no one helped me so I sat outside for a little bit went back in still no help so then I went to a different place and only came back because I wanted to be around the music. When I came back, there was a lot more people music was playing, and I sat at the bar waited for the bartender for over an hour, and there were two behind the bar. They totally just ignored me. I was quiet I wasn't acknowledged at all I tried to raise my hand to get their attention and they just totally acted like they didn't want to be there and we're just helping the people they knew it was a horrible experience as I talked to a few of the locals that go there they said that yeah the bartenders are not very friendly unless they know you well then why the heck would anybody want to go there? I was very disappointed and that will be the last time that I go there I will take my business and my friends to the local spot around the corner. The drink that I finally got because a man had to wave down the bartender and said she's been waiting wasn't even made correctly. It was a simple, three ingredient drink, and yet a bartender he screwed up. I did not complain. I let it go. I paid my bill, which was higher than it should've been and I still tipped well, even though I probably shouldn't have tipped because he did not deserve it because of the service and serving me not what I ordered, but that's not me so I tipped had my cocktail talk to a few people and left. That will definitely be my last time ever going there.

Beers on tap.

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Macallan 12 and a Shiner Bock

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John H.

0

9

0

9 years ago

Just putting this up for the owner to view so they are aware of what happened. Was at this bar last weekend on 1/14/17 with a group of friends. 7 of 9 of us have been here before, and a few on a regular basis. So a friends of mine who is one who comes in a regular basis had a phone call and went out the side door on the deck area to take the call due to the band inside playing. I witnessed two ladies one brunette and a blonde ( both intoxicated ) laughing about something and looked outside and pull the door shut on my friend. After his phone call he text one of us to let him back in since the ladies pulled the door shut and it was locked now, so I went over and opened it back up and the one lady (the brunette) told me "don't open it, he can walk around"? Not sure what the point of that was but I ended up opening the door for him so he could come back in. The brunette girl than proceeded to tell my friend that "why were you pissing outside?" And my friend replied " I wasn't I was on the phone". Long story short the brunette girl accused him of peeing outside and made a big deal about it and said "we have cameras" while my friend was trying to explain all he did was take a phone call, he even showed the girl his phone, and after her remark about the cameras my friend said " I bet you $1000 dollars I was on the phone, go check your cameras even" regardless to say she BLOW the thing out of proportion and my friend ended up leaving. It not only made all of our group look bad as well as embarrassed by her actions but we don't want to come back either. I understand where she is coming from not wanting people to go the bathroom outside but he didn't go and not her or her friend went outside to see if there was a wet spot they just jumped to the conclusion and made matter worse. The girls name was Britany and she said she was a bar tender there. I am writing this so the owner knows what happened and if you have any questions about you can replay back, I don't want to not go her again but I want to make sure the bartender doesn't treat people like she did. read more

Tina T.

0

13

1

12 years ago

I went here with a girlfriend to clear her mind, I was DD. Some white girls were twerking to aerosmith and the band members wife rolled her eyes at them so next thing those really young chicks and a old lady tried to attack her and we then were in the line of fire. We tried to get security and there was no one there to protect us. Next thing we know they tell us to get out so we did but the owner also made the attackers get out with us so then they attacked us outside and the band members wife had to go the hospital and now I have received a letter from the owner saying to me he had financial loss and is suing all of us. So if you want to have problems go to this ghetto bar w/o security. I called the deputy in charge he said that the owner refuses to release a copy of the cameras that the owner is a complete liar and is refusing to cooperate with the police. That we have nothing to worry about. So if you want problems come to this place! read more

Ashley M.

61

17

7

15 years ago

Um talk about cougar ville! Every time I go to this place it's filled with biker's and trashy old women or young one's who look up to the hookers. It can be entertaining to watch them think they're doing great on the stripper pole. They do have live music here, which is definitely a plus. The drink prices are okay. A lot of old creepy men that stare at you in a inappropriate fashion. I stopped frequenting this bar a LONG time ago and from the sounds of it it's still the same out there. Cougar bar for the bimbos from Discovery Bay. If you're down for the live music, I would definitely reccommend going there, and you'll definitely get a show. Watch out for the gold diggers. read more

Ashley P.

35

53

1

16 years ago

Such a fun little bar. Thursday (karaoke with Eddie Tracey) is the best night to go. They have karaoke on Wednesday too, but with a different dj who definitely isn't as awesome. I find the stripper pole in the middle of the stage awesome. The first night my friends and I went to this bar, there was a one-legged man with a baby raccoon on his shoulder. Last night, there were two horses with people riding them out front. Redneck! haha. But still fun. Their drinks are reasonably priced, but not very good. Some of their bartenders suck. Overall, a fun bar, good atmosphere and a cool crown, if you don't mind the drive to Byron. read more

Brian W.

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50

6

10 years ago

Security here is like police academy on steroids! These assholes come on at 10:00p.m. acting like gestapo's. I have never seen a bunch of bigger assholes in my life. We we're dancing and they moved our table to join another then acted like we were never there. Then they lied about when they came on duty and then intimidated us and asked if we wanted to leave. When I called them out a fat man tried to threaten me that he was going to beat my ass. This was funny because I think I would have killed him with ease! Place sucks after 10:00 read more

Mister H.

1

139

50

2 years ago

This place used to be great, but the owner Rich, who also owns the Byron roadhouse is garbage Because he's neglected this bar he has caused so many issues between motorcycle clubs and women being in Scantilly clad clothing on Thursdays that is not a comfortable or friendly environment I would encourage you to spend your money elsewhere between this and the Byron roadhouse is absolutely garbage Tell Rich relinquishes his ownership of these facilities they will crash and burn read more

Nine C.

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2

0

12 years ago

I throw Shows here about Once a month.. Big outside Area, with an Outside Stage area as well.. Even better Stage inside.. Kinda Hard to get ppl to make the trip out sometimes,, but well worth it, and EVERY show ive put on here has a GREAT VIBE and the Juggalos Seem Fairly welcome here.. 2xWhoops read more

Martin D.

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5

0

11 years ago

That was a rad band last night and some very pretty girls all having a good time. People playing hard and keeping it respectable...insofar as one can in a bar that is. really fun place and fast bar tenders. read more

Veronica P.

0

6

0

14 years ago

Girls here are awesome behind the bar .. Simply gorgeous girls ..!!! Freindly attitude good music Food is to die for try the cowgirl !! kiss the cook tip the girls !!! read more

Jessika G.

0

6

0

14 years ago

great drinks friendly bartenders and bar back is not bad good place to hang out food at the caboose is awesome

Aaron M.

11

4

2

9 years ago

This is extremely dissapointing... we have 5 guys that got kicked out for being nevadans... wth??

Lesley R.

Elite 19

92

659

9430

16 years ago

An icon in the community! I love this area of the world.

Georgette P.

35

16

78

12 years ago

GREAT place! Dont go as often as I used to. . Miss it!

Kristy J.

0

5

0

11 years ago

Nice but it's a little bit rowdy later at night

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