As far as breweries go Sudwerk Brewing is royalty…read more They were the first brewpub to open in Davis and have been around since 1989. If that ain't brewery royalty, I don't know what is. That being said, before my most recent visit, I hadn't been here in probably four years. Luckily that's going to change because my most recent visit was a great one. The wifey and I decided we wanted to have a drinking day, well maybe I should call it a "brewery crawl", sounds more dignified, and we decided to do it in Davis and what better spot to start it than Sudwerk Brewing. When we arrived, I was surprised that the whole thing has changed since last I'd been here, last time I swear I ordered beer in the back garage and they didn't have the classy setup they have now. They have a great outside area now that is just an awesome spot to sit and enjoy food and drink. But even their inside area where the bars are, it's great in there, total chill spot, even have a decent arcade for those of us who enjoy that kind of thing. Like I mentioned I hadn't been here in a while, so I decided to go with a beer sampler and the wifey went with an Aperol Spritz. As far as food goes, we decided in the spirit of the crawl, we would stick to appetizers. I went with the elote corn ribs and the wifey went with the truffle garlic fries. The service was pretty good, though I did order off a QR code at my table, they got my order right and everything was delivered very quickly. The fries were super garlicky and loved the truffle shavings, I really enjoyed them, the aioli it came with was top notch. The elote corn ribs were the cutest little things, but tasty, I also enjoyed them and would order those bad boys again for sure. The wife's Aperol Spritz was pretty good, she mentioned it being quite refreshing and she ended up ordering two of them. The beer sampler,I mean we are at the oldest brewpub in Davis, you know the beer was going to be on point and it was. The IPAs and the Double IPAs stood out the most, I really enjoyed the cider as well. Overall my visit was very solid and was a great way to start our brewery crawl in Davis. My overall impression of this place is that it's like a destination spot in a lot of ways, especially on a nice sunny day, they have it all, really good food menu, award-winning beer, facilities to accommodate just about any type of party with their inside and outside dining area. Can't go wrong choosing Sudwerk Brewing.

I've had really mixed experiences here. When I moved here…read moreover 20 years ago, it was a good place for beer, but a terrible place for food. The restaurant closed and for a while they were in transition. In the meantime, I found the dock store, which I truly loved. Really great vibe and a fantastic way to try a lot of beers that you would never find anywhere else. The people were amazing. Not really a food experience, but they did their best to bring in some good food trucks, etc., until the restaurant opened again. Now the restaurant is open fully as of a couple of years ago. Completely refurbished, and it looks great. The problem is that the service is really strange. Consistently. I can't tell you the number of times I've sat on the patio only to be ignored for a half an hour or more. Inside is also hit or miss. That seems to be their Achilles heel The food has improved considerably. Four stars for that! Prices are reasonable for better than average bar food. They do have some nice specials from time to time. The patio is great. Yes, trains will go by, but it's pretty infrequent and hey, you've got to expect that! They do their best to keep it cool as well. The live music can be very good and not deafening, which I appreciate. Pub quiz is always fun as well! And how can I not mention the beer? The beer is great. There's always something new to try, and it's local, which I love. I keep hoping the service issues would improve. That would definitely bump them up a star in my book.

Great place to meet up with friends, grab a bite to eat, and have a drink. Outdoor and indoor…read moreseating available. Friendly staff that is prompt and courteous. Plenty of beers on top, and plenty of gastropub fare to choose from. Prices are reasonable. Parking is on the street. Lots of space to spread out. Relatively family friendly where tables are spread out and no one can really hear your table. Lots of decent family-friendly food options as well. Solid choice if you're in the area, looking for a pizza, salad, beer, or something to munch on while you're hanging out with your buddies.

Chose Bull N' Mouth to celebrate a best girl's birthday, and I feel like the stars aligned with…read morethat decision. Tuesday around 4pm ended up being the perfect time to slip in, avoid the crowds, and actually get to chat with Scotty about the menu. Since it was our first time here, we appreciated his food and drink recommendations, and he absolutely steered us right. We sat in the decked-out "Library" room, which felt like stepping into an old-school den with deep red leather sofas, bookshelves, and an impressive collection of art and decor. Overall, a fantastic experience. The icing on the cake was the service, which was truly top shelf. Every community has those people who become part of what makes it special, Scotty is clearly one of those people. Can't wait to come back and try more of the menu.

For a fine dining restaurant, The Mustard Seed delivered on almost all notes. The crab cakes were…read moreflavorful where I could actually taste the crab, and the ribeye and lamb chops were delectable. Both were cooked to a perfect medium rare with glazed sauces that cut through the fatiness. The one ding however was that the duck was overcooked and tough, more well done than the expected medium rare. Besides that, the food was fantastic! Definitely worth a try for fine dining in Davis.

Adorable little restaurant in what looks like a single-family home gives it a very intimate vibe…read more I had booked a reservation for 5:45 PM to make a 7 PM show at the university, I received a call at 4:30 PM asking if that was in fact my plan and if I could come a little bit earlier. I was happy to oblige. Fabulously attentive service. The goat cheese butter with the bread was a great start. Decadence in a bite. Then the rack of lamb with potato croquette arrived and honestly stole the whole meal -- perfectly crisp outside, creamy all the way through. The rack of lamb was cooked correctly but lacked character. Lamb should taste like lamb, and this one played it too safe. Not bad, just forgettable. The vegetables let the plate down. Overcooked Brussels sprouts and unevenly cooked sweet potato aren't what you expect at this price point. Worth the visit. That croquette alone earns it.

Cafe Bernardo has the best breakfast and it's a nice place to go to lunch as well. It can get…read morereally busy on the weekends and it can get quite loud inside if that is an issue for you. They have some outdoor seating as well. The food is really good, you have to order at the counter and pay before sitting down and waiting for your food. My favorite is the salad sampler! You can pick any 2 salads.

Been here a few times over the years and it's one of the few brunch spots in Davis. Usually a line…read moreout the door on the weekends but it's because you order at the counter and then you find your own table and you get your own water from the tap they have by the door. After you order they give you a giant playing card for your table for the servers to bring the food out to your table. It's a solid place with decent portions. I ordered the chicken apple sausage scramble this time, and my fiancé and I shared it. Came with a piece of toast with their house made jam. All the condiments are usually on the table so you don't have to bother anyone. Staff will come around and take dirty dishes away and all but not a lot of "service" is done. There's actually a decent amount of tables inside as well as the patio outside. It's a cute little place that has been here for years so it's not too bad. Parking can be a little tricky since you have to find a spot downtown but is walkable from much of downtown David.

Love coming here. The food is yummy and the service is wonderful. It was also fun to watch them on…read moreHGTV.

The food here is really delicious. They have a great variety on their menu even serving breakfast…read more We ordered the tri tip cheese steak sandwich with tater tots that was really good the tator tots were nice and crispy. We also ordered a regular hamburger and a grilled chicken sandwich with pesto mayo. The pesto mayo was a nice touch and the chicken wasn't over cooked or dry it was nice and juicy. This place gives me sports bar vibes with a very friendly attentive staff. This is our second time coming here and it definitely wont be our last. Definitely recommend this place if your in Davis.

Ok let me own my bias. This review is definitely influenced by the amazing service our group always…read moregets when we reserve a table for a post work day happy hour. Thank you Dave and staff!!! Bar seating options or tables inside. There are also patio tables. The food is good and if they aren't too busy it'll come out fast. I haven't been here in awhile for lunch so not sure how fast they are at that busy time but on a Tuesday at 430pm we didn't wait long. Sudwerks on tap and great selection on the nonalcoholic drinks. Be sure to get a pic with Agatha the Aggie that hangs out at The Gunrock. She's kinda new and a bit shy and quiet. She'll be around somewhere having a conversation (listening intently) with someone or waiting for the next person to befriend her. Order the garlic fries- they are the best and SUUUUUPER garlicky!

The UC Davis campus is alive with tons of foodie spots. For sit-down dining on campus, head…read morestraight to Gunrock -- named for our blue mustang mascot. Booze alert! Alcohol is served here. Unlike literally every other food place at UCD, a waiter will take your order here. College campus luxury to be sure. Tacos, nachos and garlic fries. And don't sleep on the Smash Burger. Looking for a fake healthy meal? The Cactus League Salad. Tell everyone, oh I'm just having a salad, but it's filled with goodies. No dinner here, but there is a happy hour (3pm-6pm) with 20% off the appetizers. I salute you, Gunrock.