Murrieta's Well exceeded every expectation, and the incredible staff made my best friend's surprise…read morebridal shower absolutely unforgettable. From the very beginning, Diane went above and beyond to help me plan this special day. She answered my many questions, worked through every accommodation with me, and made the entire booking process seamless. Her kindness, patience, and genuine enthusiasm made me feel like she was just as invested in the celebration as I was. By the end of the planning process, I had unofficially promoted her to honorary bridesmaid status. When we arrived, Valeria and Kayla were fantastic. They immediately jumped into "surprise mode," graciously playing along by checking us in at the host stand and escorting us to our table without giving anything away. Their teamwork helped keep the bride-to-be completely unsuspecting until she walked into a room full of family and friends. Valeria also accommodated my request to play a millennial throwback playlist, and every hit had us singing along--it was the perfect soundtrack for the afternoon. Our server, Skylar, was equally wonderful. She made excellent wine recommendations, was attentive without ever making us feel rushed, and truly made us feel at home. Even after our reserved time had ended, she warmly invited us to stay and continue enjoying ourselves. What was supposed to be a two-hour brunch turned into nearly four hours of laughter, wine, and celebrating, and we never once felt like we were inconveniencing anyone. The beautiful winery, delicious brunch, excellent wine, and stunning atmosphere were everything I had hoped for. But what truly made this experience exceptional was the people. Diane, Valeria, Kayla, Skylar, and the entire Murrieta's Well team created an experience that felt warm, personal, and genuinely special. Planning a surprise from start to finish can be stressful, but thanks to this incredible team, all I had to do was enjoy watching my best friend's reaction. Thank you for helping create memories we'll cherish for a lifetime. We can't wait to come back!

So I have very mixed feelings about this place. Some things are incredible. Some things are not…read moreso great. I am a member of the "Legends" club. So that to me means it's top of the line membership as indicated by their pricing and what we get. So I feel I should get top notch deals, pricing and service. Turns out, we get the same shaft as the lower club members. Starting with the good, the location is pristine. Nice area with lots of room for kids and adults to mingle and play. The wine is also pretty darn good. Of course there are some better than others but I enjoy most of their wine. The service is also for the most part very good. The waitstaff is very friendly and makes you feel welcome. Their food is also pretty darn good. It's not incredible, and a bit overpriced but it's fine enough. Their wine pricing is also fair (but of course with the highest membership we get the biggest discount). My biggest complaints would be the price gouging and lack of communication. We made arrangements on a Friday to show Sunday with 6 and asked for the "VIP space upgrade to lounge or upstairs Vista Patio Lounge (when available)". They said no problem. When we showed on Sunday they said it was closed with no notice. Just a sorry. OK whatever. We sit inside (6 people and 2 children) and they charge for 2 children a "non drinker" charge of $10 ($5 each). A head count charge for non-drinkers? For children? Total nonsense! I am spending over $1,200 a year here and you want to gouge me for someone's kids? Their tastings are $40 a pop which is really crazy. Our price is waived on this so that's fine but if you are not a member you are paying a lot for a little. The wines do take a bit of time to come and they don't give you a lot. Kind of a bummer waiting for the taste. We ended up with 4 appetizers (sliders $24, Charcuterie $25, Tater Tots $12 and Pretzel Bites with Grilled Sausage $16) 2 bottles of wine and $4.25 for water and the bill was over $250. Oh and top that off, with 6 people, they charge a mandatory 20% on the bill for a tip and are basing that with taxes (as the button default), not the actual sub-total so they are actually getting about 23%. All in all, I am not sure that the cost is worth what you get. I mean we are giving them a lot of money just to be members and then having to pay more and more for anything else that really should be included (like water and kids) makes this place just a bit too over-rated for me. Probably end my club membership in the fall and go someplace that doesn't place money first.

I was both the party decorator and family member for an event we hosted here this past weekend and…read morehad plenty of time to interact with the owners throughout the day before the party started, during and after. I can't say enough good things about how amazingly friendly, helpful, and kind the owners are. Add on to that the stunning venue with beautiful views. Finally, a touch of luxury with a golf cart transporting all your guests from the parking lot nearby to the venue. Truly a hidden gem!

We had our parents 50th Anniversary at the Vineyard View and couldn't have asked for a more…read morebeautiful venue. Cathy was so easy and professional to work with. Her staff was nice and the golf cart shuttling guests from parking area made it a little more special. Everyone kept asking me how we found this place. My parents loved every minute of it. Thank you!

We had our wedding reception here 10/27/2012 and it was fabulous. We didn't have your everyday…read morewedding, we actually had a costumed Hallowedding reception, so we needed a place to fit the theme as well as meet our other criteria: open until at least 11pm, no catering or alcohol requirements (freedom :)), under $1500 to rent, and in the bay area. The Barn was the best fit for us. Things to note about the Barn: -There is an old wooden bar that you can move depending on where you want it -250 person capacity -There is a dusty smell to the Barn as it's older, with candles we didn't notice it -The Barn isn't super clean, there is a little bit of dust and cobwebs, but it is a barn afterall -The bathrooms are pretty minimalistic, the men's room actually doesn't have a door -There are big white panels on the indoor walls of the Barn which look great with uplighting -They make you have security, but it wasn't prohibitive or even noticeable -There is plenty of parking -They don't allow kegs -It is better for a night reception, as the night makes the Barn's flaws less noticeable -There is a minimal kitchen for a catering company to use -We rented chairs, tables, and a dance floor, rather than using what came with the Barn -They don't clean, so make sure you arrange for cleanup Overall it was perfect for our wedding, I just don't think it would be perfect for everyone's wedding. The LARPD staff were very easy to work with and we got our full deposit refunded without a problem. I'd recommend the Barn hands down for someone looking for rustic on a budget and at night :). See pics.

I never knew this place existed up until about 6 months before my daughters birthday party. My…read moredaughter was wanting that rustic yet chic aesthetic look and this place was perfect. I had about 160 +/- guests and if you aren't hiring anyone I'd suggest to add about 4 hrs. before the start to setup all those tables and chairs that is provided by the venue. Great service before, during and after the event, however there were 2 issues I encountered. 1- we got double-booked hence the party being on Friday but we did get compensated for it. 2- i was told no alcohol and the security guards were like really?! In the end though because of the rainy weather it was meant to be because of everyone's safety. If you are creative this is the place for you (personally I'm not). I'm use to walking into hotel banquet rooms and then off to have fun so unless you hire a staff or have a great support system like me this is a good choice. We embraced the walls. Rather than covering it up our awesome DJ lighted it up did then popped it with a monogram. Overall yea I'd rent here again. The kitchen was great and we just added a little bathroom necessity basket for the guests to use. Have guests bring a jacket because it can get cold but since we were all dancing and having fun we warmed up quick!

I've been meaning to stop by Charming Fig for the longest time, and I'm so glad I finally did! My…read moremom and I came here for a quick breakfast on the morning of my birthday, and it ended up being the perfect way to start the day. After reading recommendations from other Yelpers, I ordered the Breakfast Baddie sandwich, and wow--it lived up to the hype. I ate it so fast! The combination of melty cheese and the chipotle sauce was incredible. It was packed with flavor without being overwhelming. My mom ordered a mocha, and I treated myself to a mimosa to celebrate. Both were delicious, but what really made the experience special was the thoughtful birthday surprise. Instead of the typical cupcake or scoop of ice cream, they brought me a little "Birthday Brie" with crackers, fresh fruit, and honey. It was such a unique touch, and since Brie is my favorite cheese, I was genuinely so excited. Before we left, I also grabbed a Biscoff cookie. It was huge, soft, and absolutely delicious. I expected it to be super sweet, but it had the perfect balance, which I loved. We arrived right when they opened at 8:00 a.m., and by the time we were finishing up, the café had really started to fill up. It's easy to see why! Great food, thoughtful service, and such a cozy atmosphere. I definitely won't wait so long before coming back.

Love the decor & ambiance. We have visited this place around 5 times and found food underwhelming…read more& a bit overpriced. Just a couple suggestions regarding a few dishes we have ordered which could use some more flavor. Just a recommendation to improve your chicken salad, so it's not so dry, no flavor, needs salt. Maybe add mayo, Dijon, and sour cream with apples and walnuts? The avocado toast needs to have more flavoring other than just slicing avocado on some toast. Toast was difficult to cut. Try using some balsamic glaze over micro greens/arugula and a little EVO would go a long way. Maybe guacamole for the avocado toast and top with a fried egg (not crispy on the edges). We have found Tony Chachere's seasoning elevates many dishes, and would be a great accent for avocado toast ;) The cookies are dry & flavorless, our toddler wasn't interested in her cookie despite the pretty sprinkles. Just fyi - Ina G has some great recipes. We like your place these are just suggestions to consider.

Excellent location, vineyards, super well maintained Victorian state, luscious small rose garden…read morewith cherubim fountain and classic tall Californian palms. More excellent I would say was the surprised that my bestie, yelpette Alexandra B., had in hand for me: a historical place, very close to downtown Livermore, in the middle of the way to her home and with vineyards (of course) even for the ones like me who are not into wines too much. I care more about the landscape of these places. 'Landscape is bigger than grape' is my motto (just invented, but sounds cool). Seriously, this is not a wine tasting place but was a site were vine was bottle and in the back of the 2-3 buildings you can see the names of the brands they bottled and years and in what international competitions they participated and all those anecdotes. I saw this like an ideal place to take perfect photo shoots in a very hot and sunny day. I loved walking by the vineyards pretending I am doing some work. They are kind enough to let you wander freely (and free parking too). They have tours but my friend and I preferred the freedom to browse on our own, but really appreciate and value (as a volunteer for several causes myself) the work of these precious senior volunteers dressed in Victorian attire. The baby carriage conquered by heart (I should have brought one of my toys to put in these!). All so lovely, including the poster you get as gift for visiting. Awesome treatment to the visitors. I would love to go back with my picnic basket and enjoy the premises. Definitively I will visit Ravenswood whenever they do one of those historical events I saw in their activities calendar.

Beautiful house that's over 100years old. There is a small gift shop inside. We came today for a…read morespecial event in Dec where Santa Claus and Mrs Claus is there to take pictures with the kids. There were cookies and hot cocoa for sell. Thank you for supporting guide dogs for the blind. Our club had a booth there and guide dogs were there to meet guests. We had a wonderful time today.

Just traveling through on family vacation headed to Yosemite National Park. My wife, planned a…read morestop here not realizing that Inklings was named after the famed literary giants! We are huge Lewis and Tolkien fans. In fact we are reading "Mere Christianity" on the trip! Anyway, enough of that! Here's what you really need to know--GREAT atmosphere! GREAT coffee! GREAT sandwiches! Definitely the jewel of the city! Family on our vacation are from Washington, Oregon and Texas, so you have fans across the country! Please bring an Inklings to Texas! This is a must stop! You won't be disappointed!

Coffee shop located in the heart of Downtown Pleasanton. I'm not sure this place took over another…read morebusiness at some point because the space is really large. It also has an old-timey study or library or at least a literary vibe to this place. There's multiple rooms, including a stage in the back room. I think they have events here. Service is friendly and they have classic drinks as well as some festive ones. I was here on St. Patrick's Day so I got something festive even though it was overly sugary lol. I ordered the Lucky Charms White Mocha. It was tasty, but definitely a drink I wouldn't be able to order on the regular. I was able to set up my computer and one of the side rooms and get some work done. This place seems to be a very popular place for studying and doing some work. Just a great place in a great area. They have a large lot and there's also plenty of street parking in the area, especially during the day.

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!

We came here for our anniversary and called beforehand before walking in. When we arrived, Bryan…read moreexplained that the wine flight would be a great starter, which we appreciated. Roger took care of us, and his customer service was brilliant. Since it was our first time, he took the time to explain each wine, and even cheered with us for our anniversary on the first one Truly top-notch service. We also received a complimentary wine glass, which was such a nice touch. We noticed Bryan helping the table next to us as well, and he also provided excellent customer service. The entire place was very pretty, clean, and organized. They had an outdoor fire pit and kindly turned it on for me since I was cold--it definitely helped keep me warm along with the wine! The dip and crackers were so good--I especially loved the creamy cheese dip. We also ordered the chocolate lava cake; it was okay... but I have to say, Domino's lava cake might still be my favorite lol. Overall, we would definitely go again!

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.

Another great winery! I love driving to this place. You get to park in between the vines, enjoy…read moresome live music, while sipping wine under the shade of the trees. It was relaxing, breezy, and fun. They give you options to have a guided wine tasting or journey through the wines on your own leisure with the help of a little print out that tells you about the wines. We actually ended up liking the port the most with some dark chocolate. It was divine. Overall a cool spot that is more family friendly than most wineries I have seen, with live music (at least in the weekends), cool aesthetic background and great service.

My friend had a Celebration of Life for his wife and he decided to hold it here as they had…read moreattended another event at this venue. There is a private room which is in the same building as the sports bar where they serve food and that day, there was a big 49'rs game and there were plenty of customers watching the several big screen tvs around the room. The venue has free parking. The private room was a bit drafty and needs a new coat of paint but it was a good place to hold this event. The private room where the Celebration of Life was just perfect for the event and this was the first time I have been to a venue for a Celebration of Life, rather than at a church. The event started with the buffet lunch, which consisted of mashed potatoes, bread, salad, mixed vegetables, beef and chicken. The food was plentiful and filling, however the beef was a bit on the chewy side even though it was medium rare. Coffee, iced tea, canned soda and hot tea were also available and a rich chocolate cake with raspberry filling was served for dessert. We didn't come here for the food but if you want to host an event here, the grounds are lovely and service is friendly.

Nice servers, great ambiance; had my sons first birthday, we were able to utilize the outdoor area…read moreas well. Food needs improvement (beef was on the dry side); Lived the calamari. restrooms were unkept per the guests; nice window view. 3.5 stars!

I was looking for a photographer in the Brentwood area as a graduation gift for my niece. She was…read moregraduating high school, and I wanted to make this moment extra special for her. I came across Kree's Yelp page because of how close she was, but what really stood out was her website--the caliber and vibrancy of her photos were incredible. I knew right away she'd be a perfect fit for capturing my niece, both in her cap and gown and in her super colorful prom dress (which I was confident Kree could do justice!). From the moment I reached out, Kree was super responsive and easy to communicate with. The contract was simple and straightforward, pricing was fair and the breakdown of her packages were awesome. and she helped us agree on a time and location that worked perfectly, not far from our house either, which was a huge plus. On the day of the shoot, Kree arrived right on time and immediately made my niece feel comfortable. Since it was my niece's first time being professionally photographed, I appreciated how Kree guided her with poses and gave her direction to bring out her best angles. She was friendly, patient, and made the whole experience fun. We received the edited photos about two weeks later, and they were amazing, better than I could have imagined. Kree truly captured my niece's personality and the significance of the moment. Highlights for me: super responsive communication, an easy-to-understand contract, a convenient location, her friendly demeanor, and of course, the beautiful final photos. Thanks so much Kree!!!

My family and I love Kree photography. I did my graduation photoshoot with Kree and it was the…read moresmoothest experience of my life! She's so sweet and knows exactly what to do and how to tell you how to do it. If I need more photos for anything I would come to her!