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    Buckhorn Bar & Grill

    4.2 (60 reviews)
    InexpensiveSteakhouses, Bars
    Closed 11:00 am - 12:30 AM (Next day)

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    Darci K.

    A girl walks into a bar... really, I did! I was traveling for work, and quickly yelp'd local restaurants, and Buckhorn popped up. Don't confuse this place with a similarly named restaurant, as they couldn't be further from one another in all ways. This is your neighborhood bar & grill, but mostly bar. Its that cool place that you can go to for cheap eats and well drinks for happy hour. You can play pool, sing karaoke, or just hang with the locals. The lunch menu is basic... basically good! Yes, great food at a bar. Yes, this local watering hole isnt shabby when it comes to good eats. We ordered a mix of onion rings/fries, and the honey bbq's wings. Leslie the barkeep is a sweetheart. She keeps the rift raft at bay, and is so welcoming. She knew that I wasnt local, and really went out of her way to make sure that we felt at home. The onion rings were DELISH! Not greasy, not all bready, not saturated in " stuff" They were hot and just yummy. I even liked the fact that " Big John" (he's the cook) didnt over season them. The fries werent my jam, but were your basic fries. The wings were not what I expected. I will admit that I figured the food would be basic, if that. Instead, they were WOW. Hot, large wings, covered in honey BBQ sauce that made me want to keep eating. With your Yelp check in, they will take $2.00 off of your appetizer. Cool bar. Good food. Great service. Yeah, I am a fan!

    Better Food, Better Drinks, Better Stop!  Catchy.
    David B.

    One day I'll get food here. (kitchen remodel?) Until then, the HH drink specials have kept me satiated. It's a sweet change from the craft beer artisan mumbo jumbo that has permeated throughout most of Davis. (and Sacramento, and...) The burgers that came from the back looked delicious, but I cannot speak for them. Only a promise to try them in the future. There is an outdoor patio with some picnic tables but the weather here is extreme at times. You can probably smoke out there too.

    Chillin' at the Buckhorn with the fabulous Rae ‿
    Roxy A.

    Love this place!! First time.. feels like home already. The only place in Cali with chicken wings!!

    Looking forward to trying this place for the first time.
    Ta V.

    It's a dive bar with good burgers and sandwiches - friendly staff, too. Burgers and French Dip were tasty. Enjoyed the green salads, also. We will be back again, I think.

    Menu of the day with various options. Last part says Fried Chicken (1 leg/1thigh) with fries
    Sabrina Marie H.

    Came in randomly on an early Sunday afternoon on our way home from Tahoe, and right away was greeted and seated. Arrived just in time for the kitchen to open and multiple football games playing on different TVs. Nice sports bar with great customer service by the bartender (Eddie). Glad to have entered randomly for a pit stop b/c the food was pretty good as well. 2 - Chk/avocado sandwiches, a B.L.T.A sandwich with 2 orders of fries and a salad. Not your average sports bar food/menu so the variety of options was much appreciated at a decent price. Much better selection and environment than going to a fastfood joint.

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    14 days ago

    The food is good, but too expensive for what you get. We can find places just as good for less. We don't frequent this place anymore.

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    1 month ago

    The food, service and atmosphere was amazing! The Friday Fry was delicious with homemade sides.

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    2 months ago

    Service was great. Staff was awesome. Food was excellent as expected. Must give it a go.

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    8 months ago

    Awesome service, food, and ambiance. Love the area and community, will not disappoint

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    Rae's service was awesome, she was very friendly and nice. Best food and drinks in the city!

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    3 years ago

    Great bar, the bartenders always treat you well. If you are looking for a hometown bar with good customer service, this is the place

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    5 years ago

    Thanks for the GREAT service, patio eating & drinking ... $5 meal specials.... the wings and CA burger was AWESOME!!!

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    Nicely poured drinks, great bartenders, great entertainment and patrons. All around good place to unwind.

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    love this place for their quality Prime rib steak. Their cream bulee is a.not to miss also.

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    Great hometown bar & grille we ran across in our travels from the Bay Area to Nevada.

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    Always nice to see when the Chef would prepare something special. You know that it will be his…read morehearts desire and he would love making it. We had the short ribs as Chef's special and it was delicious and tender. You don't need a steak knife. We also got the Jambalaya pasta and the spice is just about right! Plenty protein in that plate. I'd say - there was even amount of pasta and protein so I would say it was worth your money. I like the place being casual and cozy. The idea of separating the bar from the dining area is good. Was nice that there is outdoor seating as well. Small city parking may be a challenge when it gets busy but who doesn't like to walk a little after hearty meal, huh? This would be nice place to bring good friends for a nice dinner or just a quick catch up afternoon liquid refreshments. They also have 4 tv at the bar area. Must be great during sports watching! Come by!!

    Brandi!! Waitress!!! ... or lack there of, kicked us out of the restaurant following us outside…read moreYELLING at us in the street "don't come back". We were great customers eating there twice a week. She should be fired, but she won't because the manager didn't give a crap. We now go to Cattlemens, Dawson's or Jacky's which is a block away. Full bar and excellent customer service. They serve American food as well. You know, we asked for the manager and she was said to be too busy and it would take a couple days to get a call back. Well, that never happened. Food is not very good, always over cooked. Waiters other than Brandi are great. So manager doesn't manage! Either doesn't care or doesn't have time for the customer. She followed us out the door yelling don't come back. Enough said! The food has fallen way down. Way down!!!! 1 star at best. Everything is over cooked. Yet, we kept going because of the atmosphere and service. Brandi killed that. Have you ever been told you complain too much, get out and don't come back. What a great example. We were on name basis with the waiters. That's why we kept coming. It wasn't the food. Let me be clear, the rest of the staff were amazing. Have you ever been barred by a waitress. She was mean and vindictive. This place is on a downward spiral. Find another place. If I could give less than a star, I would. Thanks, Brandi. We found new places.

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    Whoa, this place is cool, literally and figuratively (when we walked in, it had to have been around…read more60-something degrees in there). The entire place is decked out from top to bottom in their "shipwrecked" theme. They absolutely nailed the decor, it was fun constantly finding new details to look at. There are plenty of cute little spots to hang out with friends, whether you want to be out in the open or tucked away somewhere more secluded. If you're in Davis, you'll just have to see it for yourself. Bryan was our bartender, and he was great about helping us celebrate our birthday girl. He treated her to the standard 21st birthday shot (you know the one, the sweet shot you're supposed to take with no hands). After that, we ordered a Moscow Mule, a vodka soda, and an IPA. Oh, and in case you're wondering, they don't have any beers on tap. Would 100% come back here.

    First time visiting and overall I really wanted to love this place. The cocktails were genuinely…read moregood, the atmosphere has a lot of potential, and most of the staff were friendly, welcoming, and added to the fun tiki vibe. That said, our experience was noticeably impacted by the host. From the moment we walked in, interactions felt more focused on what we couldn't do rather than helping us feel comfortable or welcomed. I was initially told my dog wasn't allowed, which was later clarified when I explained he is a service animal, but subsequent interactions continued to feel corrective rather than hospitable. It stood out because every other staff member we interacted with was warm, social, and inviting, which made the contrast pretty stark. One practical note for future guests: if you order wine, plan to finish it there. They do not offer cork-and-carry, so splitting a bottle only really works if you're prepared to drink a good amount on-site. I'm rooting for this place and hope this feedback is helpful. With a small adjustment in front-of-house approach, this could easily be a fantastic addition to the local bar scene.

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    Is kava an acquired taste that I'm too plebeian to understand? I gave this place a visit recently…read moreand did not find their drinks appealing at all. The Cloudbreaker immediately met my taste buds with bitterness and then left my tongue completely numb for several minutes. Perhaps those sensations would have paid off if they were followed by a calming or THC-like effect, but I didn't experience any change in mental state. The comfortable atmosphere saves this establishment from 1 star. Dim lights, leather couches, chill music, and colorful tiki wall art make for a decent study spot or date night. However, if you're hanging out at a business, you gotta support it, and to support it, you gotta buy something -- I can't see myself buying anything kava-related with any ounce of enjoyment. Surely there must be some variation of a kava drink that tastes delightful. I don't want to spend any more money finding out though.

    I visited the Davis location after paying my respects to a friend following a funeral in January…read more2025. My husband and I were dressed up, and it was fairly obvious that we were not college students. After breaking the ice and mentioning that it was my first visit to the Davis location, while my spouse had been there a few times before, the employees became more relaxed and accommodating. I appreciated their friendly service and the generous portion of the Kava Cloud Breaker. The Davis location offers plenty of flavors to choose from, which made for a great experience. Overall, I enjoyed my visit and would definitely stop by again if I'm in the area.

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