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    Frank's Place

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    Awesome mural!
    Sarah D.

    I've only been to Frank's Place during Art Hop nights the last few years and it's always a great place to stop. Friendly bartenders, full bar and some craft brews on tap. They always have an artist's work on display, last month it was an installation by local high school students-very cool! I like the large space, lots of tables to spread out or high top tables to stand/sit closer to the bar. Good place to sit and enjoy some Art Hop food from the many food trucks parked right outside.

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    Paulette C.

    I attended a Cultural Arts Rotary event at Frank's Place. The bartender, Will, was FABULOUS! He patiently and jokingly served many of us. If you are having an event, this is a GREAT VENUE!

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    Nick A.

    If this was just a bar, it would probably get 3 stars. Drinks aren't particularly reasonable, layout of the building is kinda fuckin weird with a hell of a lot of wasted space it seems... HOWEVER... Every Friday night, they have different comedians come through and as far as I know, it's the ONLY place in Fresno to regularly do so and that goes a long way with me. Hell, I used to go to Thai Palms back in the day, with their crappy food and bougie crowd to catch comedy shows- so I'm glad somewhere else is finally bringing them back. Like one of my new favorite comedians put it, the place looks like an old, haunted hotel and you can almost feel the ghosts floating around jerking off on top of you (credit to Sam Tripoli for that one, please don't sue me.) Bartenders are pretty cool, and there was a tv showing the Giants/Dodgers game at the bar while I got there for the most recent show I went to, so I watched some of the game before it started. Talent level of the comedians kinda varies. The first show I saw had great opening acts, one even upstaged the headliner as far as I was concerned. Tonight's headliner though was fucking amazing, and the headliners were pretty mediocre I felt- I think they were local talent. The host is always the same guy, Chris Cruz I think is his name. He repeats most of his same jokes, which kinda had me worried we'd be getting the same opening acts- but luckily nah, different group each time. Frank's Place has a cool partnership with A1 Night Stand Taco Truck. The truck is parked right out front all night for the shows, and they have menus on every table (which have table numbers) so you can call in or text your order and they'll bring it right there to your table. I really hope Fresno supports this place and what they're trying to do. We don't have any comedy clubs, so I hope they keep this up every Friday to a good-sized crowd like they have been.

    The gang with Eric Schwartz, funniest guy on earth!!!

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    Great hospitality. Friendly. Fun. No client turned away. Easy atmosphere service right away when we entered the door!

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    I'd give them no stars!!! Super bad at communicating when event happens, lack of care if we just stand outside or not

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    The drinks are overpriced, but the venue is charming. They have some good music. I won't buy alcohol here. $$$

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    Drinks aren't particularly reasonable, layout of the building is kinda fuckin weird with a hell of a lot of wasted space it seems...

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    Vibez has evolved a lot over the years since its opening. The food is still good but I feel like…read moreit was better in the beginning- I find it to be hit or miss depending on who the cook is. They have the cheapest happy hour eats in town! It has gone a up a little in 2026. But they have $1.25 tacos, $3 sliders, $1.25 wings. Beer and well drink specials all throughout the week. They have become popular for their themed brunch buffets and bottomless mimosas for $50. A time will be had! Everyone gets pretty tipsy but there's never drama, lots of singing and dancing. The weekend evenings are definitely geared towards the younger crowd and it becomes shoulder to shoulder- there will sometimes be altercation that occur but it looks like they hire a ton of security. Vibez has taken over the space next door called "Eva" it has a small bar and a dance floor with vip couches. Love the staff they hire! Rachel and Clinton are my faves, awesome people and the owner is really down to earth and cool too.

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