It looked like rain and then it drenched me as I barged into The Vine Restaurant and Tapa Bar in…read moreEDH looking like a soggy Little Red Riding Hood with a bad attitude and frozen hands. Then Jamie came to the rescue. She welcomed me like an old friend, sat me down with a steaming cup of coffee, and brought out the most incredible garlic shrimp this side of the Gulf--perfectly warm, perfectly garlicky, with just enough spice to remind you life is worth living. Within minutes of the cozy bar, I had thawed out, cheered up, and gone from storm victim to happy customer. I may have even hugged Jamie in gratitude. Needless to say, I'll be back soon--with a whole band of hungry friends in tow. The Vine doesn't just serve tapas... they rescue rainy days.

I highly recommend this place. The owners are amazing. The service is very good the ambience vibingread more

Came here with a friend to get some drinks and catch up and it was definitely a cute spot for doing…read morejust that! The Vine is in Old Folsom across from restaurants and bars, making it an ideal spot to possibly start a girls night or date night at if you wanted to walk around after. It's a cute cozy wine spot with a nice selection to choose from. When we got here it was initially empty but soon people started to trickle in. The worker was really nice, we were able to sample different wines, and he was helpful in answering questions we had. The inside is clean, there's bar seating, tables, a small couch area, and seats in the window if you wanna people watch. The wine we tried was really good, I really liked their more tart white wines and the sparkling blue champagne. The inside was also nice and air conditioned which helped with the hot weather outside. The day we went they weren't serving any food outside of salads but the food portion of their menu looked pretty good. This place was super cute and I'd definitely come again!

Cute little wine bar in old Folsom! Went as a group of 3 on a Thursday evening around 6:45 pm and…read morewe were promptly seated. We decided to get a wine flight: I got the Rosé flight, and my friends got the Chardonnay and Pinot Noir flight. For tapas, we decided to split the Tuscany Hummus Bruschetta, Hot Honey Cheese Balls, and the Caramelized Onion, Goat Cheese Flatbread. There were a decent amount of vegetarian options to choose from. Wines were delicious and very smooth. The presentation of the food was great and it tasted flavorful and fresh. Since it is tapas style, the portion size is small. The bill with tip came out to be $120 which we felt was a bit steep for the three of us considering the small portion sizes and the fact that we left the restaurant still feeling a little hungry. This would be a great date spot and I would consider coming back for happy hour.

What a hidden gem! The food was incredible, the cocktails were strong, and the booths are perfectly…read morespaced for those "I really hope nobody recognizes us" conversations. Whether you're celebrating with your spouse, introducing your side piece to "your favorite restaurant," or escaping the responsibilities waiting back at home, this place delivers. Perfect for the guy who suddenly "works late" every night despite having a newborn, and the woman who's somehow convinced herself that personal entertainment outranks being there for her kids. Nothing says romance quite like two people united by spectacularly bad life choices. The staff deserves an award. They somehow keep a straight face while serving appetizers to people whose alibis have more ingredients than the menu. The atmosphere is so relaxing you'll almost forget your phone is one notification away from turning dinner into a public hearing.

My wife and I popped in for dinner on a Saturday night and were pleasantly surprised to be greeted…read moreby live music! Thus cheered, we were seated quickly, even though we arrived without a reservation. Water, bread and menus came quickly. Perusing them to the background mix of contemporary mellow pop (think James Taylor and Van Morrison) and old standards, we decided on the petite prime rib for the carnivore (me) and sea scallops served over risotto for my wife. We each chose flights of wine to accompany our entrees. Despite including three wines per flight, the pours were fairly generous. Our dishes were perfectly prepared and came out more quickly than we expected, considering that the place was almost full. Our server checked back just enough and took care of any special requests promptly, even offering to exchange one of the wines (out of six!) that we didn't like for something better suited to our taste. The pace was leisurely which was fine given the good food and wine accompanied by the relaxed vibe of the live music. And the prices were quite reasonable given the quality of both the food and service. A dark-ish old school atmosphere added to its charm for us Baby Boomers, but even younger diners seemed to be enjoying themselves. As for us, we highly recommend it!

Our group just enjoyed another wonderful lunch at Native + Nomad. We're a group of six who dine…read moreout frequently for birthdays, book club meetings, etc. We're always greeted warmly and are accommodated with separate checks, which is much appreciated. The service is timely and, most importantly, friendly. The food is fresh and delicious! We look forward to our next visit.

We miss Almighty Bistro!! I don't feel like the care was in it like it used to be…read more We had a 6:30 p.m. reservation and arrived around 6:15. The staff was able to seat us right away, which we appreciated. Unfortunately, the service was disappointing after we were seated. We had to ask for menus, and it took quite a while for someone to take our order. In fact, the bartender ended up taking our order because no server had come by. At about 7:00 they came to take our plates off our table that were staged when we sat. I mentioned we haven't received our chicken appetizer and she said "oh yah sorry it's coming" but still walked off with the appetizer plates to put the chicken on. Our food didn't arrive until about 7:10 p.m., and one of the meals was completely incorrect. On top of that, our food came out at different times instead of being served together. The portion sizes were surprisingly small for the price point. I ordered the Mahi tacos, which had only a small amount of fish and slaw, although each taco did include a generous amount of avocado. My husband's Hawaiian BBQ which he added Kalbi beef was also a very small portion and didn't feel worth the $36 price tag. We were so hungry that we didn't even get to take photos. The hostess was very enthusiastic about clearing our table and was attentive in that regard. Lily, our server, was kind and pleasant, and honestly, I felt sorry for her because she appeared to be the only waitress working. We had to ask for our check at the end of the meal, but Lily did comp our chicken wings because of the service issues, which was appreciated. Overall, the prompt seating was a good start, but the slow service, incorrect order, staggered food delivery, and small portions relative to the prices made for a disappointing dining experience. While Lily did her best, it seemed like the restaurant may have been understaffed.

Went on a Saturday evening with a reservation for two. Fantastic service where our server regularly…read morechecked in on us for how things were. They replenish their home-made bread which is delicious. Calamari, Caesar salad, bucatini with meatballs and burrata pizza were fantastic with a bottle of Italian red wine. Atmosphere was also nice where we were right next to their windowed off pasta-making/pizza oven area to see some hand-made work. We'll definitely be back.

Visited for the first time to celebrate a birthday. We went on a weekday evening and it was quiet…read more We started with the bruschetta appetizer. The flavor was good, but the tomatoes were served quite cold. I think it would have been better if they had at least been room temperature. We both ordered the Chicken Parmigiana with bucatini. The portion size was large, which was nice considering the dish is $32. The chicken was tender and crispy. It was also my first time trying bucatini, and I enjoyed it. I had no idea hollow noodle pasta existed, so that was a fun surprise. I was only able to eat about half of the dish, but it made for good leftovers the next day for lunch. Overall, the food was fine but nothing especially memorable. When I made the reservation through Resy, I selected that we were celebrating a birthday. There was a handwritten birthday card at the table, which was a nice touch. At the end of the meal, we told our waitress we were too full and didn't want any dessert. Despite that, she still brought out a small tiramisu with a candle. I thought it was a nice gesture and assumed it was complimentary, so I was surprised to see a $10 charge on the bill. I wasn't sure if that's standard at some restaurants when you note a birthday on the reservation, but it was my first time experiencing that. I briefly considered asking about it, but it felt awkward in the moment, so I just paid for it and didn't make an issue of it. Since she had already brought it out for us, I did force myself to eat a few bites. The tiramisu itself was soggy, and I also didn't like that it had chocolate syrup on top, which felt a bit unusual to me since I've never had tiramisu served that way before. Overall, we had a pleasant dinner and service was good, but for the price, the food was just okay.

UPDATE: Manderes has it all. Great food, casual ambiance and…read moreexceptional service. It remains my absolute favorite go-to restaurant in Folsom or anywhere. The food is consistently phenomenal. A varied menu from appetizers to lunch and dinner items. These chefs have perfected every dish. Big portions... no skimping at Manderes. Top notch ingredients and just the right amount of seasoning. Special rotating dinner selections too. Just so many choices. The Mongolian pork chop is outta this world. The simple Angus burger is served between sourdough buns. No mushy regular hamburger buns. The fries are crisp, hot and plentiful. Salads, sandwiches, and mouth-watering appetizers. Someone is getting hungry just writing this!:) Happy Hour 3 to 5, Monday thru Friday. All the beer and wine selections are quality... with a capital Q. No crap on tap... as they say. Popular crab cakes, calamari, wings and more. You cannot go wrong. The customer service remains the best in the restaurant world. Seriously. Long time peeps who are pros. Every single one is incredible. You have their attention from start to finish. Hard workers. Manderes is not fancy. Ambiance is a cool, small, cozy area which includes a bar. Tables and high tops finish out the mix. Cool guitar memorabilia accents the walls and adds a cool vibe. And the juke box! Lotsa happy diners loving it all. Manderes has carved out quite the foodie reputation. It is not to be missed! Thanks, Brent, for providing a sensational community spot to meet, eat and be happy! Definitely locally owned! My lovely waitpersons: Amanda Angi Diego Ian Jen Mo Mandy Tyler Love you all!

I love trying new restaurants when I travel and Manderes came up on a search using AI. I wasn't…read moresure what to expect as it was hard to see inside the restaurant from the street. Upon entering, I was pleasantly surprised to find what looked and felt like a local upscale pub with a large bar with TVs and various tables scattered around. The menu offers something for everyone, and the portions are generous. I opted to start with the garlic bread with a dipping sauce, followed by the Southwestern chicken salad entree special. The bread crust had garlic baked onto it, and the dipping sauce was huge and flavorful. The Southwestern salad exceeded my expectations. It was huge! The chicken was grilled and blackened and cooked to perfection and served on a bed of fresh lettuce with black beans, chopped onions, and blue cheese with a spicy dressing that was fantastic. The dish was so good that I'm tempted to go back tomorrow night. If you're looking for a casual dining spot with a friendly local vibe and amazing food, Manderes fits the bill! I appreciated the fact they had a couple of NA beer options along with a nice selection of beer on tap. Highly recommend!

The food is always great!!! Chuck always has great courteous staff…read more Chuck and his wife ( the owners ) are so friendly and come talk to the customers. This place is our favorite steakhouse due to quality of food and pricing. The drinks are always on point! You need to check out their themed nights, always fun.

Make Beer Battered Pickles Not War…read more Cousins we were visiting insisted on C Knight's Steakhouse because of their "Beer Battered Pickles". We were professionally and pleasantly greeted. We split Beer Battered Pickles, Olives & Boquerones; Wolfsburg¼ Pound Bratwurst, Spicy Mustard, Sauerkraut; Harwood Burger with House Made BBQ Sauce, House Onion Rings, Bacon, Aged White Cheddar; and what we though was twisted as we were there for Happy Hour, none of us were in the mood for alcohol and instead all opted for ice tea with lemon. Their customer service, prices and cleanliness were all adequate. The access here is Disabled-Friendly. No automatic gratuity was demanded for my attendance here. The bill matched their posted prices. (It's an illegal Deceptive Trade Practice when the bill doesn't match posted prices) No one at this business took my picture without my permission or publicly posted it without my permission. No one at this business offered to commit fraud to reward me or pay me or compensate me for posting 5-star reviews of this business. FTC forbids the use of fake testimonials as are illegal under Section 5 of the FTC Act (15 USC 45 as they are using unfair or deceptive acts or practices in or affecting commerce. I rate 'em 3 stars. According to Yelp ratings' definitions, that's "Ok". That to me is an acceptable rating of something that does day in and day out what it is there to do. It's NOT a negative review because doing day in and day out what it is there to do is NOT an easy thing to accomplish. Owners of this business like their Freedom so they have a Military and Veterans Discount as a thank you to Veterans with a publicly disclosed daily Military Veteran Discount which provides resource to ensure Veterans (rare 6% of the population) and GIs (rare one-half of one percent of the population) opportunity to participate in American Dream Veterans and GIs' sacrifices have made possible for 100% of the population. That earned 'em another review star for going beyond what they're in business to do. P.S. Don't message me because in spite of my several complaints to yelp, for years now I am unable to open up any messages in yelp to me :-(

About 24 of us decided to meet here for a meal here after an event. We had called ahead and they…read morehad a table large enough to accommodate us all together. My wife ordered the San Francisco Skillet. I had a taste and it was delicious. I had the Granite Bay Omelette and it was also very delicious. I really have to commend our server since large groups can be difficult to keep up with. She had zero problems and had a smile on her face the entire time. Many restaurants do not want to bother splitting the checks up to individual couples. Our server had no issue with it at all. First time here and I will definitely be back!

This has become the reliable meeting spot for my friends and I when we're all back in town for the…read moreholidays. It's pretty crowded but they do take reservations! We went the day after Christmas so it was pretty packed with families and friends still celebrating. My main qualm with Mimosa House is they have expanded their restaurant into a huge space that is usually packed with patrons, they have an extensive liquid menu, and yet, there's only one (1) single bathroom? Y'all. It's untenable. Yes I know there are bathrooms out in the plaza but that's not very convenient. I just wish their bathroom offerings was commensurate with their mimosa menu. Okay, I digress. Other than that, the food here is pretty good. I got the lox eggs benny and the sugar plum mimosa. I can't say I loved the sugar plum mimosa but I think that was just personal taste. The lox eggs benny was solid. Overall, I will be back, if only because this is a nostalgic meeting spot for me and my friends.

From the espresso happy hour martini to the blackened Cajun shrimp, every bite was absolutely…read moredelicious. The warm bread and butter were a perfect start, and the surf & turf was outstanding. Even the to-go lava cake was the perfect ending! Carly, who served us, was amazing--attentive, friendly, and ensured everything was served promptly and checked on at just the right times. The entire team, from the bussers to the bartenders to the hosts, made us feel so welcome and special. Thank you for such an incredible anniversary dining experience.

Made a same day reservation for 7pm on a Sunday for a nice date night and let me tell you that…read moreSutter Street did not disappoint!! Our server, Shane, really blew it out of the water. He was super informative and knowledgeable about everything on the menu, as well as super personable-as someone who also works at a steakhouse, it was SO refreshing. You can always tell when someone appreciates where they work! We ended up getting an appetizer and drinks. I got the filet, and my boyfriend got the New York. This is the best Filet I have ever had. It was melting in my mouth, even my boyfriend was jealous of my steak! We both asked for our steaks rare and the cooks delivered! We like them still "mooing". When my boyfriend mentioned he wanted the seasonal vegetables, Shane told us that they were currently in between their seasonal ones, so he had the cooks whip us up a unique array of sautéed squash and tomatoes-so good!!! At the end of our meal we were recommended espresso martinis-they were delicious... and went well with our dessert :) The owner also checked in with us during our meal and was so nice! The bussers and food runners were sweet and attentive as well. Could not have asked for a better date night and will be back again! Good job Sutter Street and Shane!

After being charged twice for my wine club and seeing other reviews about it, I canceled my…read moremembership. If you're a member make sure you check your cc. And if you're a woman, be careful. The owner is very flirtatious. He's married but would never tell you. Said it's part of his game there, to be single. Shady shady shady.

Cute little wine bar & owner was SUPER nice. Thank you, we'll be back! I believe there are 2 wine…read morebars in downtown Folsom & very happy to discover this newer one.