I was fortunate enough to visit this winery on a nice hot summer day…read more My sister and I were bummed the weather was too hot to be outside, but the inside of the barrel room was cool and a nice change of pace. We had a pleasant time during the tasting. I'd say the tasting is a very reasonable price for the amount of wine the team presents. We started off with an extra bubbly before the tasting actually started. Our sommelier was knowledgeable and so funny. During our stay we nibbled on a tray of veggies with hummus as well as the hot honey flatbread. Overall great service, lovely wines, and a beautiful winery. I look forward to coming on fire pit Friday's!

I had lunch at the Del Valle Winery Kitchen outside in their spacious patio area. There's wine…read moretasting in the tasting room, wine flight is $25, and there's fire pit Fridays from 6-9pm with live music. They have a small menu but the food is delicious and offer large portions. I had the Grilled Gruyere, Prosciutto, Plum & Sour Cherry Jam Sandwich for $18. It was so good with plenty of chunks of prosciutto and Gruyère cheese. My friend had the Chicory and Asian Pear Salad for $18. Large portion offered, which can be shared. She enjoyed the salad. Bryan our server was the best, lively, kind, hospitable, and made us feel special. I will be back!

It was too windy to enjoy the terrace, but I enjoyed the view from inside while I enjoyed my lunch…read more I enjoyed the salad, soup, and sandwich option.

We wanted to grab some quick lunch after playing the Ridge 9, before heading out for the Poppy…read moreRidge 18. We told them we didn't have much time, after seeing a big party going on in the room. They got to it right so we got our food pretty quick. Philly Cheesesteak with onion rings: both Philly Cheesesteak and onion rings are yummy but onions rings could be a little bit crispier, imo. Ribeye French Dip sandwiches and Caesar salad: both were yummy. Dipping sauce were flavorful and not overly salty. Just perfect. Service could be better as no one came by to refill our water

Such a cute little wine tasting venue! The employees are so sweet and attentive. I purchased a…read moreGroupon awhile back and it was so worth it for a chill date night. The wines were delicious if you like the red darker taste. The charcuterie board was more than enough for two people. I'd definitely recommend checking this spot out!

Came in for some wine tasting. Was greeted and asked if we wanted to sit inside or outside. It's…read moretoo hot to sit outside, thankfully we sat inside. This place has a reasonable price for their wines and its tasting menu. Staff is knowledgeable about all things wine. The stage looks like it'll be fun on a Friday or Saturday night. Stopped by around 1pm though so no one was on stage. Great time!

Retzlaff Vineyards in Livermore is a terrific spot to hang out on a nice day. We stopped by this…read moreoasis in the middle of rural-suburban sprawling Livermore for wine tasting and a picnic and appreciated its well-kept grounds and really, really nice people working there. We brought our own picnic lunch and sampled 7 of their great wines sitting and chatting on one of the many picnic tables on their property. Your choice of sun or shade. Our tasting experience was great with the wine tasting flight: It ranged from white to rosé to full body red, and they are the only certified organic winery in the area, as I understand. They had a live musician named Chris Rogers singing and playing the guitar; don't forget to tip him. If you don't bring your own food, don't worry, they have a caterer on-site to buy from. You can also sit at their tables if you buy a couple of bottles instead of doing the tasting. I noticed they also have comedy shows once a month in the summer and hope I can check that out. If you are looking for a relaxing day outdoors with great wine, live music, and a welcoming atmosphere, it is a fantastic place to visit.

Had an enjoyable time here with my family. It was our second time here, and we returned because we…read moreenjoy the cool grass and tree covering and the live music. It's also really nice that they let us bring our own snacks (We bought a pizza from the vendor to share, too!) I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 because it was a bummer that they sell out of tastings and you have to pay to reserve your seats ahead of time, even with the requirement of purchasing wine.

Union Jack is an absolutely must go to in Downtown Pleasanton! The burger was delicious, fish and…read morechips are a hit! Pair that with an authentic British pub atmosphere, great service, and an awesome selection of drinks. If you haven't been yet, you're missing out! Cheers, Anthonyxibarrax

I LOVE Union Jack! I went for lunch and had the fish and chips, and overall the food was fantastic…read more The homemade ketchup is off the charts -- seriously so good! A couple of small things that are really just personal preference: I wasn't a huge fan of the dill in the homemade tartar sauce, although I know others may love it. I also would have preferred the fries a little crispier. The music was a bit too loud for lunchtime, and I didn't really love the type of music being played -- it didn't quite fit the British pub atmosphere for me. That said, I absolutely love this place. Great food, great concept, and I'm definitely looking forward to going back!

My partner plays keyboard in Idlewild, an Allman Brothers tribute band that played at this venue…read more We loved it here. The weather was perfect, the food was really good. He had the tacos and I had the salad with tri tip. Both tasted great. I recommend that you order a starter if you are hungry. The portions are adequate but may need a little enhancement. Tri tip was diced and hard to find. Our neighbor had the chicken salad and the meat was hard to see. But it all tasted great! I just wanted more. Make sure you ask for dessert well before the kitchen closes at 8. Servers were very nice but hard to flag down when all the seats are full. Luckily they didn't get upset when I would walk to the back to ask for things. Cheerful and fun folks!

Review is solely from our time walking up to getting seated at a table. We made a reservation to…read morewine taste at this winery and when we got to the winery, were told we missed the window for wine tasting and could only order by the glass or bottle. Was a little bit of bummer bc we saw everyone else who was seated outside still very much enjoying their tastings. Also I don't know if the hostess who greeted us was new or if she actually wasn't even a worker bc she looked very young. But she handed us menus and told us to "pick a table outside". So we started walking thru what looked like a kitchen/clean up area and workers immediately told us we had entered a room we shouldn't have. Kind of weird and kind of frustrating that the hostess or whoever greeted us didn't tell us anything after handing us menus. I will say the gentleman who did help us was 5 stars. I ordered a glass of sparkling rose and while he gave me the last pour of an old bottle (completely flat), he acknowledged it was the last pour of the old bottle and opened a new bottle in front of us- that sparkling rose was crisp and fresh and light. Also- another thing to note- this winery doesn't allow outside food. Their menu is a lot more extensive (and expensive) than other wineries. Not a huge deal for us as this was our second stop and the other two allowed food so we brought and ate our picnic there!

We moved away from Livermore years ago but still miss it, so we like to stop to eat in downtown…read morewhenever we're up here. It's so exciting to see new restaurants pop up, and this place was a fun impromptu dinner on Sunday. Initially we'd wanted to try their burger and mussels, but the burger wasn't available yet and they were out of mussels for the weekend. We ended up ordering the oysters, which was perfectly briny the way we like. The steak tartare was also really tasty; we could taste the mustard (dijon?) in the tartare and liked that the bread was nicely toasted and peppered. Since they didn't have the entrees we originally wanted I decided to try the duck leg confit and my husband ordered the trout. The duck with the beans was really hearty, and the skin was nicely crisped. I can see this being a really comforting meal during the colder months. If I had more stomach room I would have probably also ordered a salad, for something a little green and acidic to go with it. HOWEVER my favorite thing was probably the trout, which wasn't even my own dish! I stole some of it. Truly I was surprised by how wonderful it was, since I grew up eating a lot of fish and I never really crave it or order it when out. The skin was deliciously buttery and crispy and the fish itself was moist and tender. And the almond slivers on top gave it a yummy nutty flavor. It was a very elegant and well-executed dish. The chef is locked IN. Our servers were also really friendly, I can't wait to come back and try the rest of their menu! The only feedback I really have is that because the sofa seats are kind of deep, some pillows would make it extra comfy. And I'm hoping that aside from the staples like the burger and steak, they switch things up each season or so because I want to keep coming back!

Le Nocturne opened where Syndicate/The Last Word used to be. Patio seating is gone which is a…read morebummer but it's still the same kind of cozy restaurant/cocktail bar. It was medium-full when we arrived at 8:45 and the servers let us know that the full menu would change to a late night menu at 9 and to order entrees now if we wanted them. We were just here for drinks and a snack tho. Rose Soleil: 4/5, a bit sweet for my taste but a beautiful drink Nocturne 75: 5/5 lemony and tasty a sip of my friend's Hugo Spritz also 5/5 Pomme Frites: 4.5/5 quite small portions but super tasty and freshly fried. We loved the salty seasoning the most They turned the lights down around 9 and it was packed by the time we left around 10. They cranked up the music and crowds + loud music was not the vibe of our night so we headed out soon after. Would come back again but maybe just pre-late-night. Servers checked up on us often :)

Came wine tasting here with my husband on a Saturday. We didn't have a reservation and just walked…read morein, that's not typically our style but it was a last minute decision and figured we would try. They were able to accommodate us, I think also in part probably because it was blazing hot this day, so perhaps they weren't as full as they usually are for a Saturday, but great for us! I think it's great that they allow you to bring your own food, though I wish we had known ahead of time, (again, last minute decision so I didn't do my research) we definitely would've brought some snacks since they do not sell food. It was a hot day, and Brent promptly brought over a carafe of water, which we appreciated. The winery is intimate, but it has a lot of character. On the west side, you can overlook the vineyards, which was lovely. Since it was a hot day, not many people were out there on that side, so we had that side of the house to ourselves. The tasting included 6 wines, a mix of whites and reds. Since I'm more partial to whites, I asked if I could swap some of the reds for more whites instead, and Brent happily accommodated me. He was kind and friendly throughout. I also love bubbles, and at first he mentioned he didn't have an open bottle, but I said I would still buy it anyways. But later he found one and poured me some of their sparkling, it was delicious! I should've bought 2!! He asked us what we wanted to re-visit and my husband picked the Fat Boy. We picked up a bottle of that one too. I will be coming back for another sparkling or two! Overall, a great experience thanks to Brent. Next time we'll definitely bring some snacks to enjoy alongside the tasting!

Nostalgic Summer Afternoon Under the Trees What a…read morespectacular way to spend a warm summer afternoon! My wife and I stopped by Mitchell Katz on a 100-degree day, but sitting outdoors under the deep shade of their trees with a gentle breeze keeping us cool was incredibly comfortable. It actually transported me right back to the magic of school summer breaks growing up in India. The wine flight itself was an absolute treat. We started with the "Sunshine" Sauvignon Blanc, which was the perfect, crisp welcome pour (honestly, it would make a stellar candidate for a sparkling wine!). While the '22 "Wet My Lips" Rosé was just okay for us, the reds and the sweet finish completely blew us away: * '22 Casa de Vinas Merlot: This completely redefined what a Merlot should be. Incredible spicy richness with a beautiful, lingering finish. * '21 "Fat Boy" Cabernet: Lush, velvety, sweet, and tangy with a gorgeous hint of spice in the aroma. It is exactly the bold, unapologetic "Fat Boy" Cabernet Mitchell envisioned. (I was in heaven, though my wife found it a bit on the sour/tangy side!) * '21 Livermore Cabernet: A crowd-pleaser that my wife highly approved of--it carried a touch more sweetness to perfectly balance out that vibrant acidity. * '22 Mt Meanao Late Harvest Zinfandel: Liquid summer. Reminded us of plum, pluot, and honey married with sweet orange marmalade, leaving a gorgeous, spicy fruit finish that just stayed with you. If you are looking for an unpretentious, high-character boutique winery with phenomenal reds and a relaxing outdoor vibe, Mitchell Katz is a gem. This was hands-down the best summer late afternoon we've spent in the valley!