I highly recommend visiting the Palace Kitchen + Craft Bar in downtown Porterville for an…read moreexceptional dining experience. The restaurant features a beautifully designed modern interior with a relaxed yet upscale ambiance that is perfect for a date night or brunch. I tried their famous steak bites and the refreshing tangerine chicken salad, both of which were absolutely outstanding and beautifully presented. The craft cocktail selection at the full bar is incredible, and the staff is remarkably attentive, warm, and welcoming. It is a true hidden gem in our local community that you should definitely check out next weekend!

First time visiting the Palace for brunch and it didn't disappoint. The restaurant itself had a…read moregreat atmosphere with modern style but relaxed feel. As we arrived early, we had our choice of picking our seating. So we chose to sit near the huge windows facing Porterville's Main Street. The wait staff were friendly and attentive. Our mains took a bit to get but our drinks and appetizer came out fairly quickly. The drinks we ordered were refreshing and fruity. Not too heavy on the alcohol but more than enough to definitely get a buzz. The steak bites were very tasty. Hearty and full of flavor with the balsamic glaze we chose. There is another option to pick a more savory option which is a garlic butter. Would definitely order again. The avocado toast was delicious, not shy of avocado and plenty of toppings. My only complaint would be for a more hearty and thicker sliced bread. Otherwise a good breakfast choice. The Cajun chicken pasta was amazing! Full of flavor, creamy, with a touch of heat and great house made pasta. The proteins were cooked perfectly. I was genuinely surprised that they serve their FULL dinner menu as part of their brunch menu. My wife and I will definitely return.

Since I moved to Porterville, I have been wanting to try this place. Finally went there today for…read morelunch. Had the Vault Burger - great burger and all the food tasted fresh. Our server was attentive and the place has a proper beer joint vibe. Now I need to go back for beer.

The bartender was extremely rude and unprofessional. The attitude made the experience uncomfortable…read moreand took away from what could have been an enjoyable visit. Customer service should be respectful and welcoming, and unfortunately, that was not the case during my visit.

I think a Steakhouse should be known for at least one good steak. My God the Pork Chops are thicker…read moreand bigger than their 14oz Ribeye. When I think Ribeye you think a thick cut of good meat not a thin nearly smashed skirt steak looking piece of meat that cost $44 Now the Pork Chops were on point however, I really wanted a good steak. Their steak bites are thicker and better than the steak I ordered. Recommendation add thick steak options or change your name to River Pork Chops because they are money!!

Yummy food, excellent waitress! Comp cake for my bday, so sweet & yummy! Never dissapoints when we…read moredine here.

Found this place on help. Not sure what the hate is, but I found this place to be pretty damn good…read more Especially for the prices. It had and old school feel. Dinners included soup or salad and some toast. My ribeye was great nice and tender. Fried pickles were also very good. Turkey nuts (that right testicles) were interesting, fried but the flavor was interesting. Hard to describe but worth trying for sure. I come to the casino here for work several times a year and I will definitely be back. I really like the place and the service was friendly and on top of things.

Food was not as good as it used to be. Steak tasted old and the salad was literally not fresh. It…read morewas just very upsetting.

Part of the fun while in a different town is to try local restaurants. I did that while in…read morePorterville, CA. I dined at Don Vino's. It's an Italian restaurant with Italian and Mexican dishes. It's located in the heart of the downtown Porterville. The downtown is the cutest with its charming brick sidewalks and modern street lamps with an old fashion look. The restaurant has a secure back parking lot with an entrance. Or you can enter from the front, the street parking is angled lots so no parallel to parking fussiness. They were are able to accommodate large parties if you make reservations in advance. My large-ish group were even able to get separate checks. Appreciate that. Our waitress did a great job handling our table and her other tables. We were immediately served our drinks and complimentary focaccia bread and olive oil n vinegar was brought to the table. I ordered the chicken parmigiana ($20) and requested no mozzarella cheese on top. The waitress informed me that there is some parmesan cheese sprinkled on the spaghetti noodles. Very attentive of her to ask. The plate and food came out hot. The chicken filet was thick but all so tender and moist. Nice amount of breading and without the mozzarella on top just like I requested. Excellent. The serving size was ample. The spaghetti sauce was tasty with a touch of sweetness. Not harsh tasting at all. The noodles were cooked to a perfect doneness. Having a HFCS aversion, I forgot to ask about the sauce but I had no effects. So I'm going go out on a limb and say the sauce has no HFCS.

After my subpar experience at The Palace, I was looking for a new place to have dinner with friends…read morewhile in Porterville. Hoping for a place with good drinks and great food. One of them suggested we try Don Vinos as they have a decent bar area. We went on Friday evening and it wasn't a little busy but not so much that it was obnoxious. Also, even though it was busy, our waitress was on it. As soon as we sat down, she brought over menus and took our drink orders. When I asked about what kind of margaritas they had, she informed me which ones were made with fresh in-house squeezed juice. They all sounded amazing but I opted for the standard with fresh squeezed lemon/lime juice. Our drinks were brought to us not 5 minutes later and then we gave our orders. We ordered the chips and guacamole as an appetizer for the table. It was brought out shortly after we ordered it and was a good portion for 4 people. However, I just wish the guac had more salt as it was a bit bland. For an entree, I opted for the Chili Verde Pizza, which seemed to be the perfect item from this place (an Italian themed restaurant with several Mexican dishes). And, oh man...was this amazing. They use the chili verde sauce as the sauce for the pizza, which is brilliant. Also, the pork had just enough spice. All of my friends and I enjoyed our entrees except for one: A friend of mine had ordered the Fettuccini Alfredo he had on a previous trip to Don Vino's but told me that the new preparation was different from his last time having the dish and it was not as great as before. Other than that, we all finished our dishes and were satisfied. I definitely recommend Don Vino's as a must go in Porterville. The only things keeping me from giving it a 5-star review were the guac being a bit bland and the consistency of dishes being a bit off for my friend. Also, if you don't like super loud restaurants, this might be a skip as the acoustics in there are loud. Other than that, the servers are attentive, the drinks are delicious, and the food is good.

Huge selection of fresh meat and seafood. Sometimes you have to wait a few minutes to be helped but…read moreit's worth it. And the pre-marinades are a must try.

It was pretty good Expensive but good…read more Some of the meat we got was a lil smelly, and they reimbursed me which is cool.

Enjoyable experience at the Teppanyaki table. Good food and a fun time with a group. Chefs always…read moreare personable. Make sure to call to reserve spaces, as the Teppanyaki tables are in high demand.

I'm not reviewing the food because it's actually good. However I'm reviewing the hostess due to we…read moreactually made reservations for 9 people on Monday for Friday night at 7pm. I called Friday to confirm and inform them that there will only be 6 people. I was told that no reservation was made and that they would squeeze us in but don't arrive until 7:10. Completely unacceptable.

Named after the mezcal agave this little Mexican restaurant is small but mighty! Off a main road,…read moreOlive Ave. you may drive right by it. The customer service is on point as soon as you enter you are greeted like you're the only customer! The decor is authentic as well as the food. It's a small space with a shared parking lot but come before or after lunch and you'll have no trouble. Plenty of food items to please your palate. The food and aguas are flavorful. Cold beer as well Mexican beer on tap. There is also a beautiful dessert case with flans. Like their sign says they are a small business but their seasoning is big. Pop in, say hi and enjoy some delicious food as well as a lovely atmosphere with great customer service!

First time dining at El Maguey and will definitely be back. Small and quaint space with very…read morefriendly staff. Had heard great things about this restaurant and finally decided to give it a try. The menu was composed of fairly common dishes found at most Mexican restaurants. I'll review the dishes we tried. First, we had some carne asada tacos. The meat was seasoned and cooked well, topped on fresh made corn tortillas. Garnished with onion, cilantro and fresh salsas. Would have again. Their fish was freshly fried and seasoned well. Nice crisp skin and super moist flesh. The garlic butter I requested added an additional layer of flavor. The refried beans were delicious and well as the rice. The side salad was complimentary to the fish as it was refreshing and citrusy. I enjoyed my meal to say the least. I definitely will visit again.

Food was great, there were a lot of good options me and my family were in between but what we chose…read morewas really filling and satisfying. Our server Sergio was so nice and really made sure we had a great experience and even gave my daughter and extra ice cream. He definitely made the 3.5-4 star food feel like a 5 star experience. Would definitely recommend. Thank you Sergio!

Always great service and delicious food. Over the many years we have been going there, we have had…read morea few times where a few dishes have not been up to par, but that was 1 or 2 dishes out of 40 or 50 dinners.

This is my wife and I's go to for old school Chinese food. Good flavor, not bland at all. Always…read moremade with fresh ingredients. Always have a good meal here, whether when we dine in or take out. The interior of the restaurant is quite dated and plain but you visit for the food, not the ambiance. I recommend the honey walnut shrimp, house fried rice, ginger beef and curry chicken. The Honey Walnut Shrimp's batter is light and crispy and sauced perfectly. The sauce itself is sweet, creamy and slightly tangy. The walnuts are nicely candied. The Ginger Beef is full of veggies and generous amount of beef. The sauce is flavorful and light. The house fried rice has a generous amount of meats (shrimp, chicken and bbq pork). The dish itself has a nice aroma and slight smokiness from using a hot wok. Seasoned lightly with soy sauce. I recommend trying this place out, don't judge this place based completely off its buildings aesthetic.

This place is NOT closed. I went on 5/11/26 and it was delicious as always. The food was ready…read morereally fast and the service was amazing.