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    Better Days

    4.4 (61 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Genesis A.

    Just moved to the high desert and my husband and I had some family over so we were looking for a good chill spot to just go enjoy some music and have drinks. We found this place on and are so glad we did! It happened to be karaoke night so we karaoke'd as well. The host karaoke host was nice and the bartenders took care of everyone. It was a welcoming environment full of good vibes. I should mention it had more of a country feel based on the music that was being played (which I love) but im not sure if it's like this every night or if they switch up the genre. All in all we're so glad we found this place and look forward to coming more often.

    Rhiannon D.

    Amazing beer, wine and cocktail options! This place is awesome and just right down the street from my house so also convenient for me! I enjoyed the ambiance also nice place, nice bar and places to sit. Plus they have singers and Karaoke on certain nights. Too cool! I noticed they have darts too which looks fun. The service was on point also and the bartender was nice and helpful plus very attentive! Can't wait to stop by again for another night cap. I'll definitely be coming to this little gem again lots of times in the future! Highly recommend!

    Lariann H.

    My husband and I booked Better Days for our baby shower and it was so perfect! The space was enough for all our guests and the couches were so comfy and cozy for hanging out! We had room for baby shower games and used the dart boards as well! We hired a taco cart for food and they were able to set up out on the balcony with a table inside for all the extras! They allowed us to come early and decorate too. The staff was INCREDIBLE and they had such a great selection of beer, wine, and other fun drinks! The owners made everything so easy and were helpful and communicative every step of the way!

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    Groove H.

    Great desert gem with awesome vibe and ambiance. Fast and friendly service, great adult beverages selection, usually has vendors food trucks right outside for delicious lunch or dinner. Darts, live music most weekends. Definitely one of the top spots to let your hair down on the weekend.

    Great space for tables for food .

    Fantastic place for an event also !!! Had my baby shower here on a Saturday morning just about a month ago. So awesome they offer it during non-business hours. Had the best communication during planning. The best service from Brett and Katie! Clean and a great time. Then all the little things did not go unnoticed by you two , helping during with cleanup, not even letting me try to clean or pull a wagon! They were amazing! If you are looking for a great place for a celebration Better Days is the place.

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    Karen L.

    Had very pleasant time here. The ambiance and overall look of this lounge is definitely a breath of fresh air (if you live in Apple Valley, or visit often, you know what I mean). I'd definitely recommend and visit again. The owner is very welcoming and friendly and the overall atmosphere was pleasant. I've yet to visit on a weekend, but if the time permits, I will definitely do so!

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    Holli W.

    Long overdue review! Clean. Such a sweet bartender. Feels safe for women here. Calm and mature environment. Not dirty and creepy like most drinking establishments in this area. Probably one of the only places that serve decent stouts in the area. Definitely recommended!

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    Eddie B.

    Still great beer! They always update their stuff. I'm impressed with the selection and they rotate through some great ones. Stop in for a pint!

    Super friendly bartender , Brett! The vibe is super chill, perfect for some after work unwinding and fun dart throwing. They had a Paloma Cider that I WILL be coming back for. They also have special events such as trivia and karaoke on certain nights. A must try.

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    Better Days is by far the top bar in the high desert! Great service, atmosphere, and beer choice! I highly recommend it.

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    Do you serve hard alcohol as well, or just beer and wine?

    Beer and wine, although we do have a few fermented spirits we mix with. (Wine based vodka etc)

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    Wine Me Up Social

    Wine Me Up Social

    4.7
    (92 reviews)
    34.4 mi
    $$

    This is one of the places I wanted to check out since I love wine and charcuterie boards…read more I came by a few weeks ago, peeked in and left because there was nobody there. I went again last weekend with my boyfriend and our friend during the wine hopping event. This time it was busy. We were seated in the back room that felt like a conference room. I felt like I was excluded from the party because we didn't buy the tickets for the event. We were still paying customers. I did the wine tasting with 3 red wines and a personal charcuterie board. Bad time to come because we felt unwelcome. Limited to where we can sit. "It's reserved" Pros - lots of free parking - cute decor - good charcuterie board - waitress was nice Cons - I didn't like any of my wine - bad pour for the price - Boring I won't be back. There wasn't anything memorable.

    This has easily become one of my favorite places to visit once a month. As a wife and mother, it's…read moreone of the few places where I truly get to step out of "mom mode," relax, and just enjoy the moment for myself. The atmosphere is always welcoming, especially on live music nights. The owner is incredibly friendly and makes it a point to personally connect with every guest, which makes the experience feel even more special and intimate. It is a smaller venue, so I highly recommend making reservations if you want guaranteed seating because once the live music starts, the place fills up FAST. But every single time I go, it's always a great experience. One thing I truly love most about this spot is how it naturally brings people together. I've met new friends just by sitting, chatting, and enjoying the music and wine. It's such a positive and inviting environment. If you're ever in the area, I definitely recommend stopping by and showing support. And I absolutely have to add it's a Black-owned business, so let's continue supporting and pouring into businesses that create spaces like this for the community.

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    Sweet "passport" flight
    Wine tasting flight ... CLASSY!
    Wine tasting flight ... CLASSY!
    Bar and lounge

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    Devereaux House

    Devereaux House

    4.5
    (54 reviews)
    39.0 mi

    By far the best restaurant pizza we have had on the west coast (best street style pizza was…read morePellicola pizzeria DTLA). As a riverside native, I love the Backstreet patio and was excited to return in an evening setting. Husband and I did a short hike up Mt. rubidoux then enjoyed a romantic dinner at Devereaux House. We agreed it was one of the better date nights we have had in Riverside. We went on deftones and chess night. There was an excellent curated music playlist, chess boards everywhere, candle and string lights, and a really solid wine list. Ambiance was10/10. We tried the salad, meatballs, two pizzas, and an orange wine. Everything was 10/10. Service was insanely fast for how busy the place was (not an empty table in sight). The line to order appeared long but moved quick due to competent staff. Choosing a wine was a delight with a knowledgeable server happy to pour us tasters until we chose our bottle. If you're in Riverside, make this your next night out. It's worth getting out of the house for.

    I came here with my friend on a Saturday night after a crazy month of working dawn to dusk. We were…read morereally looking forward to the food and ambiance, but were severely disappointed in our meal. The pictures posted by the business are extremely misleading. The pizza we received looked like corporate chain pizza which also lacked the homemade crust and sauce we expected. Either the recipe changed from when the pictures were posted, or it was an advertisement trap. The ambiance was great though. I loved the lights and decor. Another table also played mario kart and the switch which looked like lots of fun. Logistics-wise was a bit confusing. We parked in a lot across the restaurant. And I wasn't able to find a clear entrance and just walked through open gates and tables. I think you order at the bar and seat yourself/someone will seat you if it's busier. Then they deliver to your table. Our meal came out to $90 for 2 pizzas, 2 drinks, and a side of marinated olives. Would not come again.

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    Devereaux House open Friday 6pm-10pm

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    Devereaux House open Friday 6pm-10pm
    Sycamore Ranch Winery & Cidery

    Sycamore Ranch Winery & Cidery

    4.9
    (73 reviews)
    17.1 mi
    $$

    MAKE AN APPT FOR TASTING!!! Trust me it's worth it! It's a small place so they go by appointment…read moreonly. It is magical. It's like a little picnic winery little nook outside of town. Kept seeing flyers for it I kept forgetting to go and I really didn't think that the wine would be very good. But what was actually incredibly surprising was the detail and the quality! I think the buy appointment only is it common but highly appreciated once you get there for sure! I ended up not getting the wine because I wanted to try the hard apple cider. I definitely had a little buzz going and it was only I think five or something maybe six different flavors very good size for a flight. Next time I'll come back for the wine because they are made there! Some of the grape grapes are shipped in and there is a local orchard. Just a very cool and surprising little spot. I was not expecting the hands-on aspect of the winery. I'm looking forward to going back! Special shout out to the staff for being accommodating, conversational, friendly, fast and efficient! Honestly it was a fantastic experience.

    We have been able to enjoy Sycamore Ranch on several occasions. Each person has been knowledgeable…read moreand helpful while tasting. We have done white wines, red wines, and ciders. We always leave with a bottle of something special for later. The grounds are welcoming and lovely as you sit around oak barrels with the orchards and vineyards nearby. On one occasion I was by myself and had the opportunity to do a tasting with some other folks who didn't mind my intrusion. The owner was most gracious.

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    Sycamore Ranch Winery & Cidery
    Sycamore Ranch Winery & Cidery
    Sycamore Ranch Winery & Cidery

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    Los Domingos Mexican Restaurant

    Los Domingos Mexican Restaurant

    4.0
    (480 reviews)
    3.4 mi
    $$

    Visited this great restaurant again! Had the shrimp cocktail (mexican style). It was so delicious…read moreas the sauce was a perfect blend of tomato juice and spices (not hot). You can squeeze lemon or lime in the cocktail or add hot sauce. Three fresh oysters were included. I love those but they could have been colder. Served with a beautifully ripe avocado on top and professionally cut cucumber, onion and cilantro, Yum!! The shrimp were good size and good texture (not mushy). My friend ordered cheese enchiladas. She orders them without sauce but the cook did a great job preparing them and she said they were perfect. The enchiladas came with beans and rice and we ordered salads that were extra. It was all tasty with fresh lettuce and good salad dressing (we had italian and ranch). Service was so so. We were there midday and it seems many restaurants are this way at this time of day. Not sure if it's because they send servers home and there are not as many to wait on customers or they have side duties that take them away from serving, but it's typical and frustrating. I will say the first bus boy was not good seemed very unhappy and never smiled but then a second bus boy showed up and he was smiling, helpful, friendly and saved the day!!

    Jessica is fantastic. The food is great. Highly recommend this restaurant. If you've eaten here…read moreyou know what I mean, if you haven't eaten here you need to experience it.

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    Carnitas burrito combo
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    Steak and chicken fajitas
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    Buen Vino Lounge

    Buen Vino Lounge

    4.9
    (23 reviews)
    45.5 mi
    $$

    First visit that wasn't to attend a special wine tasting event. Stopped in last night to try some…read morewines and food off their regular menus. Stephanie and Lydia, co-owners, were manning the front and kitchen areas of this intimate wine and tapas bar. They're both excellent hosts, very friendly, and love to discuss their love of food and wine. It's not a huge place, with intimate indoor and sidewalk seating areas. On street parking is limited, but there are two parking lots behind the building, off the alley to the east. One lot is covered and has a handicap spot; the other lot is open. WINE: The current wine menu (see my picture) has a good selection of Latin inspired wines from Latino winemakers in Mexico, South America (Chile and Argentina), and the US. The wine list changes and as they continue to grow, they'll be adding more selections and countries/regions. Wines are sold by the glass and bottle. If you ask, they'll pour you a taste before you order to see if you're going to like that wine or not. My "Open Bottle Red Tasting Flight" was just $15 for three generous pours of Pinot Noir, Carménère, and Malbec. Glasses range from $11 - $15...very reasonable. FOOD: They offer "Bites, Boards & Platos Fuertes", which are tapas style and shareable plates that pair with your wine selection. We shared a couple of orders of the Empanadas ($15 for 3), which were baked perfectly. We tried the Beef, Chorizo & Queso, and Queso & Membrillo (Spanish cheese with quince paste...great as dessert). We also tried the Brie con Miel ($14) and the Puerto Rican Picadillo ($16) served with rice. Everything has great flavors and is quite delicious! Overall, this is a vibrant, fun little wine bar with great service, food, and vino. We're glad that they're here in the neighborhood and I can't recommend them highly enough.

    I had the opportunity to attend a wine tasting event in this newly opened lounge in Azusa. We…read moretasted three different wines from Valle de Guadalupe located in the municipality of Ensenada in Mexico. We had the sarape blanc, venus Rosa and Quetzalcoatl. The gracious hosts taught us the proper way of tasting wines. Delicious bites were paired with these wines. The lounge is quite small but there's beautiful inside seating as well as comfortable patio seating. A live band serenaded us while we were enjoying our meal and wines. Bands actually perform on select nights so call the place for inquiries. Wine tasting and paired bites are priced at a low price of only $25. Check their website to check upcoming events and booked asap because they tend to sell out fast. That's how popular this lounge and their wine tasting events are.

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    Buen Vino Lounge
    We attended a private "Meet the Winemaker" event on 7/13/25 and had an awesome time.

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    We attended a private "Meet the Winemaker" event on 7/13/25 and had an awesome time.
    Tiffany’s Bistro

    Tiffany’s Bistro

    4.3
    (22 reviews)
    27.2 mi

    Really enjoyable dinner at Tiffany's Bistro in the Chateau Big Bear Boutique Hotel. We got there…read moreearly for dinner and had a great experience overall. The apple cranberry salad was excellent and tasted very fresh. The steak was very tender, and the herb crusted salmon with pilau rice was solid as well. The ambience was lively without being overwhelming, and the beautiful elaborate glass dome really makes the space feel special. Service was great throughout the evening. Attentive, warm, and present without being pushy or constantly interrupting the meal. Overall, a very good dinner and a spot I'd happily come back to when in Big Bear Lake.

    Located in Big Bear Lake, Tiffany's Bistro is a popular establishment for both locals and tourists…read moreto dine while listening to live music. This restaurant is inside Chateau Big Bear and features a 57-foot ornate Tiffany dome. On this evening, my family and I got to see pianist Mike Cross perform blues music along with a drummer and bassist. Mike was very friendly, and we got to exchange greetings after the show. We got the chicken marsala, spaghetti bolognese, and Caesar salad with chicken. The chicken marsala came as a big portion with a lot of mashed potatoes along with steamed carrots and charred broccoli. It was delicious with the rich and savory marsala wine sauce. Also, I never realized that charred broccoli can be so tasty. Service was a little spotty as it took long to flag a server for drink refills. Otherwise, this was overall an enjoyably memorable dining experience with my family.

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    Main seating area with stained glass dome
    Main seating area with stained glass dome
    Tiffany’s Bistro
    Entrance to the bistro from the parking area

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    Entrance to the bistro from the parking area

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