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    Fiction At J Bookwalter

    3.8 (33 reviews)
    Open • 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Christian D.

    We had a reservation at Fiction and arrived right on time. The host staff was friendly, and we were seated quickly, which set a great first impression. Unfortunately, service slowed down quite a bit after that. It took about 30 minutes for our waitress to take our order, nearly an hour before our water glasses were refilled, and roughly another 30 minutes after ordering for the food to arrive. What made it more noticeable was that the restaurant did not appear very busy, and some tables seemed to be helped faster than others. That said, once the food showed up, it absolutely delivered. The wagyu burger was excellent. Perfectly grilled, fresh vegetables, and a bun that was toasted just right on the inside. The fries were crispy, hot, and clearly made with care. Everything came out at the ideal temperature. The turkey sandwich was another standout. Generous with the meat and full of flavor. Paired with the tomato bisque, it made for a comforting and satisfying meal. The bisque itself was creamy, rich, and exactly what you want alongside a sandwich. The ambiance is worth mentioning too. Slightly dim lighting, good background music, and a beautifully stocked bar create a relaxed, upscale atmosphere that feels great for a date night or an easy evening out. Overall, Fiction delivered where it mattered most: the food and the setting. If the service moved a bit quicker, the experience would have easily felt top tier. Still, it was a good visit, and with stronger pacing, this place has all the ingredients to be exceptional.

    Sabrena K.

    Food was amazing !! Great atmosphere and beautiful grounds to walk on ! I walked over the from the tasting room to have breakfast and it was amazing ! I was visiting from Arizona

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    Abigail L.

    Good food and great service! Our server, Easton, was super nice and made our first visit enjoyable.

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    Courtney O.

    Everything about Fiction is so cute and so perfect! Fiction at J Bookwalter is one of a few places to check out in a row of winery/restaurants. They have plenty of parking if you're driving and a spacious indoor and outdoor venue space. The restaurant area has multiple dining rooms that are all beautifully decorated. There's also an outdoor event space that would be perfect for a wedding ceremony. The space is modern, romantic and so cute. On a weekday afternoon, there weren't too many folks there, so we had a whole room to ourselves. It was such a relaxing lunch! Service was very attentive and the food came out so quickly. We ordered both the wedge salad and the fish and chips. Food here is SO good. The wedge salad was so fresh and the crispy bacon was perfection. The dressing was so flavorful and huge! Even as an entree, it could have easily been split across two people. The fish and chips were also incredible. Huge chunk of fish with the crispiest fries. The food was definitely a stand out and worth the visit! This spot was just so cozy and the perfect place to spend an afternoon!

    Hot Honey and Sausage Pizza

    My favorite place in the Tri-Cities! You really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The food is amazing, the drinks and wine are great, and we've had a fantastic experience every time we've been here--which is probably around 10 visits in the last year. Sundays are an even better deal since the food and drinks are discounted. The service is always excellent too. We've had several different servers, and every one of them has been friendly and welcoming. Fiction gets an A+ for food, service, and atmosphere. I've recommended it to all my friends and family because it's just that good.

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    Jose V.

    Well... I really wanted to love this place. It's quaint, has good service and a beautiful patio. I have to be honest and share that the food was underwhelming for me. Flavors lacked depth and most of the food we ordered felt like it needed more condiments and spices. Wine selection was decent, so if you're the area and want a quaint spot, this may be a spot for you.

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    Greg O.

    Nice place. Wasn't bad, wasn't worth the hype either. Good wine and well selection. No beer on Tap ! Scallops were OK a bit undercooked good flavor though. Steak was good not great plate presentation wasn't the best mash was the highlight of the plate. lol service was OK If you're going for a good wine, this place is fine however, for the price I expect to be impressed and that didn't happen.

    Frank H.

    What a terrific place for a friends gathering. Excellent service and delicious food. I appreciated the San Pellegrino as an option while the party enjoyed what looked to be excellent wine.

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    Kat K.

    Literally the best of T.C. I have never been disappointed at Fiction. I have been so many times- and never had a bad experience or anything less than absolutely delicious food. I always recommend this place to people visiting or people who live here and just want to eat the best food in a beautiful atmosphere. My most recent visit (lunch)- I went a different way than I typically do and ordered a pizza (not really a pizza girl)- but OH. MY. GOODNESS. Hands down one of the most delicious pizzas I have EVER had. Sausage and Hot Honey Pizza. Incredible.

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    Rita K.

    Perfect place for date night. So cute and cozy inside! The portions are smaller than expected but flavors make up for it. Our wait time after ordering our food was quite long especially since there was only a few tables seated. Our server had a great attitude and the overall experience was great.

    Reetu P.

    We are members here and Wine here does not disappoint! Let's talk food. Pizza here is outstanding! In my opinion one of the best. We had the chicken and pesto pizza. Pesto pizza had the right about of pesto and wasn't over powering with vegetables. From what my son mentioned chicken pizza was full of chicken which I guess isn't a bad thing. Caesar salad well it fell more like a shredded caesar salad. Lettuce was so diced up hard to eat. Marci was our server who was sweet but busy. There was a leg in service but it was ok since there was a live jazz band performing and we had a nice bottle of wine to keep us company. Atmosphere's was great, the deco at fiction was awesome, gave a barn feel, with nice furniture and deco and delicious wine. J book switched their reservations portal and as members we were not notified and their website was not update. So when we walked in we were told there wasn't a reservation for us until I showed them the online reservation to which the girl at the front desk bluntly informed me I used the incorrect site, to which I responded and showed her the site wasn't updated. After 7min of back and forth we were seated and as members you would think we would be seated without any hesitation given the place was not fully booked. Apart from this experience, overall love J book food and wine. We did go tasting at the tasting room the next day and Mike was amazing. He is so well versed on wines and recommendations!

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    Always a good choice for date night excellent food experienced bartenders very nice atmosphere.

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    2 years ago

    Had the burger and fries. Delicious. Loved the atmosphere. Loved the food. Loved the service. Will be coming here for future events.

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    This restaurant is up there with New York City cuisine and atmosphere. Food and services are excellent. A must to visit!!!

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