Aside from a great atmosphere and great people the Bartenders are some of the best on the Delta. Jeromy by far is the best of the best and he serves up his signature Bloody Mary with a lot of taste. read more

We've eaten here many times over the years while visiting the area... I'm surprised I haven't already reviewed Lucy's? The food is very good and the menu is extensive; their prices comparable. Great selection of desserts!!! They've done some redecorating over the years and the atmosphere is nice. Our only complaint is that our waiter, the name on the receipt says Humphrey, and who we've had in the past, kinda has a bad attitude... a little snippy like we were putting him out. This was especially true on this last visit - maybe a bad day? read more

Very good food. Good calming music. Had the coconut prawns and they were plump and delicious. Salad included tiny beets which I loved. Tried some of my sister-in-law's garlic fries and they were tasty ! Potato Salad was home-made. Excellent! read more

The food is always good, and the servers work really hard, but I wish they would hire more servers because the place is always busy. Happy to find out that they serve breakfast. I will be a customer for breakfast as well. read more

The quality of the food has definitely improved in recent weeks. The prices are high for pasta dishes. The Alfredo sauce isn't the best, but their meat sauce is good. They also have very good grilled chicken sandwiches. read more

We have been enjoying our experiences at Lucy's Cafe for many years. I'm a huge fan of steamed clams, especially paired with linguine. Ordered it for lunch today and added extra clams. The dish was so tasty and EVERY shell had a clam waiting to be enjoyed. Lucy's staff is very hospitable! read more

For a small town this Italian jewel is packed full of great dishes. The service was awesome and we will definitely be going back! Good Job Lucy! read more

We are doing a week searching the cailornia delta for some hidden gems to do lunch today we went to lucys Cafe in downtown Rio Vista . This is a diamond in the rough its a Italian restaurant waitress Carey was on spot food came out hot and not wait for food .we had the deep fried asparagus,which was great crunchy dipping has hooked well, the breshcette was a meal in it self and a great one my favorite at today's lunch crustinies topped with mozzarella caramelized onions and garlic with fried basil and parm cheese . Was really good, then we tried the ultimate dip (French dip) it was really good too the auju was perfect, not salty! We had mush rooms that came with it but we had them on the side.was a really nice lunch.i hear dinners are great read more

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We've had several take out orders completely wrong (straight off the menu w/out special instructions), but the food is very tasty so we kept trying them. So we tried to eat in at their restaurant & had horrible service. By the end my guy who is a pretty forgiving, couldn't stomach eating his burger. I was SCOLDED twice by what appears to be a head waitress and/or perhaps the owner; 1) When I pointed out that I asked for salad dressing to be on the side her retort was a curt "well I didn't take your order". 2) We waited 5 mins after our burger/fries arrived & when I couldn't get anyones attention for catchup, I walked up & grabbed a bottle off their cart & was scolded again by the same woman about not being COVID compliant. Then telling me I might as well take it & go back to my table. Not only did her harsh words make me feel like a child, it was as if I committed a crime. Hey, we're all trying to navigate through this COVID stuff together. This persons inflammatory reaction had me realize she was dealing with a heavy amount of stress & I held compassion for her. Then as we were leaving, we heard a sweet male waiter share their specials for the day. We were never told of any specials by our young waitress & I would have wanted one mentioned. Even when we were seated, our waitress tossed our menus to us. We were dressed in resort casual wear. Decently groomed, but treated like we were subpar humans. read more

super frustrating I just went in to have dinner with my boyfriend and the server turned us away. We walked in at 8:10pm and the it's posted online that they close at 9pm. I won't be returning... very rude read more

Great food every thing we tried was very good. Gnocchi in a creamy Pesto sauce with grilled prawns. Calamari appetizer had sliced d jalapeños for a kick. read more

Lucy's is a gem, we were exploring the delta and found this place. We had one of the specials, fish tacos and the calamari appetizer. Wow both were really good the service was excellent the people friendly and I hope to go back soon read more

Thought we would try this little resturant heard about it from a friend, well that was a mistake, we started out with a cocktail at the bar, I ordered a lemon drop the bartender poured a packet of artificial sweetner in the glass instead of rubbing a lemon slice then dipping in sugar then proceeds to mix with pink lemonade! instead of lemon juice worst lemon drop ever...We then proceed to the dining room where the bartender followed us and proceeded to take our dinner order and wasn't very friendly. I ordered the clams linguini when i saw the dish I should have sent it back the clams were smaller than a dime! probably about 12 clams almost non existent clams. My husband ordered the Pork chop dinner, the pork chop was good size and he said it was very good. The prices were a little high for what you get. I am sure we won't be back. read more

I have never had a positive interaction with the owner Ivan. His mom is delightful. Explains why the place is always empty. Went in 2 years ago, just basic. Try all the other places on the street. You will see the difference in the customer service. read more

Alright I am writing this review due to the fact I have just moved to rio vista and one of the things I was worried about moving here was the lack of restaurants with good reviews, so anyone who is, or was, in the same boat as me this review is for you as well as those who come to visit the town. The service: Okay so first of all it was 7pm on a Monday, and I have a party of 6 which we were sat immediately. Once sat the server (forgot to catch his name) came and immediately told us all the specials they have going. He was very kind and a good waiter. The restaurant: The restaurant itself is relatively small, I think once the town grows a bit it might be a struggle to get a table as the maximum occupancy of the building is like 70 people. However, the building is clean and nice and has a bunch of nice decor that makes it feel very "Italian" I'd rate the inside 4.5/5 only because of the table placement was a bit weird but you can't really do much else in the building. Outside has parking directly out front as well as a large parking Lot. The food: So 6 people, all different meals, all with good reviews and it came out pretty quick. I had the steak special, there was 2 California clubs, a meatball sandwich, fettuccine Alfredo, and spaghetti and meatballs. Clubs: 5/5 very good sandwiches and pretty big, they also had garlic fries that while I prefer more garlic the fries were very good Steak: 4/5 while the steak was good in flavor it was a little tough. I asked for medium and it came more well done. As for sides the special came with 3 shrimp, baked potato, and asparagus. The shrimp was slightly burnt but the overall flavor was great 4.8/5, the potato is just a potato kinda hard to mess that up haha 5/5, then we get the asparagus, unfortunately it was so bland and undercooked. Didn't bother me cause I'm not a fan of asparagus myself anyway but even with salt and pepper I couldn't bring any flavor. I think it was just boiled, would be much better if it was cooked on the grill with the steak. Pastas: both the Alfredo and spaghetti were 5/5 reviews from the people eating them. The chicken in the Alfredo was very good and the sauce was nice, the meatballs in the spaghetti were marinated and seasoned very well. The meatball sandwich: 5/5 very good sandwich. Bread was soft but toasted, meatballs and sauce were very flavorful. Overall I would rate this restaurant 4.9/5. I think the sides could be better but besides that the rest was great. Tip is included in the check so you don't have to guess which was good for us since our waiter was good. Now living in rio vista we will definitely be coming back to Lucy's and will recommend to our friends. Hope this review helped you! read more

St. Patrick's Day dinner for a party of 8. No reservations and we were more than welcomed. Had the clam linguine, shells and all. Better than fair. Other order of spaghetti, chicken and pizzas. All appear to be a little better than average. Staff was friendly and service was excellent. read more

We visited between the lunch and dinner hour. Our meals were enjoyed but we got the impression that they were 4 star meals. They seemed to lack. My garlic mashed needed a little more butter and garlic. The veggies were perfect and the Salmon was delicious. My spouse enjoyed the coconut prawns. Her baked potato came without any of the normal baked potato fixings. The service was Rushed ! All through the meal, our waiter, who did his job very well, appeared that he didn't have time for us. He made all the right moves, but move he did. Come to find out he was also the bar tender 'next door'. To him, I would recommend, taking a breath prior to arriving at the table and changing his pace, making the customer feel like they are wanted/important. Not knowing he was also bartending we felt like we were imposing on his time. Left to his waiter duties, or, I suspect, his bar tending duties , I'm sure he does an excellent job. This edit is due to my memory of the bathroom condition. After finishing our meal I used the bathroom. It is a shared bathroom with Lucy's bar. Had I visited it prior to ordering, I would have left without ordering. To think that the kitchen staff step foot in the space is revolting. Clean is free of crud and sanitized. Also, Inspected periodically and restocked. It appeared to be cleaned by an untrained person. read more

Good Italian food. A little pricey for the area. We eat their food every once in awhile. Very good spaghetti and meatball. The ravioli is usually pretty good. read more

worst dinner experience ever. My burger was so raw. The bottom bun was soaked with blood, no compensation no I'm sorry. They didn't even ask if I wanted a refill on my soft drink. I guarantee I won't be back. read more

Very good Italian food with attentive servers. Priced fairly and honors reservations. Ambiance reflects an era of several decades ago but this does not detract from the overall experience. read more

I normally don't write reviews, but this place deserves the 5 star for sure! Nicole was the best server ever, she is great and made my day better. The food was delicious! What I loved the most was the music, the Brazilian music atmosphere made me feel at home! I definitely recommend this place! read more

The food is typically good however, the last time I tried was so bad I wont go back. I went with my husband, his grandparents and our son. I ordered a western burger. I even asked the waitress to note "light barbecue" sauce. For reference, the western burger is good but too much BBQ sauce is too tangy for me. Anyways, I was brought out a mushroom burger. I pointed it out to the waitress. She offered to take it back but the rest of my group was already eating so I didn't want to delay us so I happily kept the mushroom burger. The fries looked dark. I ate one and it was burnt. The fries had a burnt taste. I pointed that out to the waitress when she came back around and she offered to have new fries made. I sent back my fries and my sons fries. They were both burnt. The waitress came with new fries and they were translucent. I tried one and it was not cooked thoroughly. I didn't say anything because I didn't want to seem complicated. My husband ate a couple. I asked him how they tasted and he said frozen. He's not a picky person so I know the fries were under-cooked. My son took one bite of his chicken strip which is sometimes normal for him. I took a piece of his chicken before we left and it was disgusting. His chicken strip tasted like it was soaked in old oil. I felt bad for serving that to my little one. I'm still irritated that we paid for this meal. Someone needs to take some pride in this business and the food they are serving. It's simply unacceptable to put out burnt or under cooked food. read more

Just stopped in with my husband while we are on a motorcycle ride. It's Sunday afternoon and no one else besides an elderly couple are dining there. It's quiet, and no employees around. After standing there for five minutes, we were finally greeted and told to seat ourselves. Our server handed us menus and said she was going to find out what the specials are and would be right back. She never came back. She never took our drink orders. We saw her at the register and wandering around (not serving, but doing who knows what?) We sat and waited, while being ignored and then finally left. read more

Lucy's has recently remodeled their outdoor dining area, they have done a wonderful job of creating a welcoming and relaxing space. I have been eating there for eight years. They currently offer the best hamburger in the Delta. While this is the only food I order at Lucy's I know they have other good products. read more

This place really exceeds your expectations. Their sauces and dressings are all made in house and the quality of all the items are really great. My husband loved the meatball sandwich! I was really impressed by their tuna melt with avocado on toasted French bread. Also incredible were the sweet potato fries. Really fabulous. read more

It's been a while but perfect for taking out a a date you want to impress. the exterior is unassuming small even quant the word cafe makes it a real sleeper. Your date will perk up upon entering as the smells dazzle making her look to the plates of the other guest who will undoubtedly have smiles the food has always been excellent! The 2 person seating in the middle offer a-bit of privacy as there is a 5' wall nicely decorated',along one side of the tables. If the candles were real and the lighting turned down we could play footsy lolBeing 1 block from the waterfront, it's perfectly located for that after dinner walk to discuss which menue items she might want to try next time? assuring she was duly impressed, with the meal, embolden by some very good wine i can ask for that 1st kiss. Depending on how that goes I can ask if she now trust me to revel a 2nd sleeper surprise ( pun intended) reminding her looks are deceiving from the outside , I can take her home to my shitty trail park without. Too much embarrassment? Thank you LUCY' S be back soon. read more

I could eat here 3 times a week easily! If I had more money and a wife that wasn't always "counting carbs." The food is EXCELLENT! Their mariana is just....well it should be available for purchase! EVERY PERSON I have come in contact at this restaurant has been friendly, professional, courteous and helpful....... The other day, while my wife and I were dining, an elderly couple sitting across from us were causing a "fuss". Seems they didn't get their 2nd basket of bread and some sour cream FAST ENOUGH. This couple (the old lady) could NOT have been more rude....... complaining to the waitress......the waitress just stood there and took this abuse while trying to explain the reason for the delay. Maybe the old couple were regulars......I don't know. Maybe the ol lady was just REAL hungry for bread. But for that server, the people who prepare the food, the food itself....... Lucys.....gets 5***** from me! read more

Great place to eat but watch out for the manager with the man bun as he doesn't want to be here. Had a problem with our order and asked to have the upcharge removed from our bil ( $2 maybe 3 bucks) l as it wasn't what we ordered. He told us we were paying for it anyways. The ladies working were great and apologized for the man bun jerk several times. Cool place to eat. Hope it works out better next time. read more

Friendly service with a smile. Food has never been a disappointment. A variety of desserts. Nice variety of wine or mixed drinks.

On July 24th I visit Lucy's as my last meal. I ordered Veal Saltimboca. I have ordered this many times before in other named restaurants . Usually served a nice portion. I dont know what they served . It was pounded veal (terrible) the suace was unrecognizable . The beer Hazy IPA was the only good about that dinner meal. DON'T ORDER THE SALTIMBOCA. It will save you the shame of being cheated ! read more

Why haven't we gone here sooner? Great service and great food! Had fresh salmon just caught, hubby had the most outrageous pork chop, and our friend had the halibut. All so very delicious! Service also excellent! Highly recommended! read more

Had a wonderful dinner at Lucy's Cafe. First time there. It is a family owned business by Manuel and Luz Wence. It is a vintage building on a corner on Main Street with a dining room and separate bar. We dined outdoors on the beautiful patio. It is fully covered, sheltered, fans, heaters and lighting . I definitely recommend. read more

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We've been here a number of times now and its been great evetyyime. My wife is pretty picky and the last time she ordered the bone in double cut porkchop and she said it was the best shed ever had. And I ordered the spaghetti and meatballs and it wasn't the best I'd had, but it was a hearty serving and really tasty. We shared a tiramisu dessert and it was amazing. Service was excellent and it was a awesome experience overall. Their menu has a great variety of Italian, with a bunch of different pastas and sauces, good choices of grilled meats and seafood, and even burgers which are really good. The salads are as good and are served really cold and crisp which is a nice touch. Plus we love the whole small town cozy friendly type place over the nationwide chain restaurants any day. So ifvyour looking for a place for consistantly good food and service, I'm sure you'll like Lucy's. We sure do. read more

First time there. Food was .plan on going back sometime soon. StAff friendly and helpful.

I love the Shrimp Louie! It's loaded with fresh crispy lettuce, shrimp, tomatoes, cucumber, hard boiled eggs, avocado, and beets. I get the Thousand Island dressing to top it off. Highly recommend! read more

I had shrimp piccata, and my hubby had wild salmon piccata. We were pleased with the service and the portions. They have a full bar, so I had a Moscow Mule. We ended with the tuxedo cake. We recommend Lucy's. read more

Found Lucy while at sandy beach and needing a light bite, I had the BLT my wife the California Club. Fries and mushroom soup and cheese sticks. Guess it wasn't so light but great food and service. read more

Our halfway meeting spot for Cousins Lunch was a jewel! A friend said he'd heard Lucy's was good so we gave it a whirl. Not a lot to look at but I do love the oak tabletops. The food was absolutely delicious! Everything! Byron had the fish and chips, more like sticks but the halibut was crispy & wonderful. Cousin had veal Marsala, delectable sauce, tender and tasty, loaded with mushrooms and a nice piece of veal. I had a simple chicken breast & vegetables ($12) but nothing simple about it. The chicken had a tasty marinade and wonderful sear. The vegetables: zucchini, summer squash, carrots & broccolini---al dente & fresh, not sitting around in a steamer. A good local wine selection, we shared a bottle of red. Our server Nicole was competent and friendly, encouraging us to stay and visit for as long as we liked. Manuel, the cook/owner deserves major kudos. Lucy's is definitely on our list as a destination spot for cousins and friends to meet up! read more

My husband and I have been going to Lucy's For years .... the food and service was excellent, but we noticed the last few months things weren't up to Par.... Service is ALWAYS EXCELLENT... But the food has just gone done hill.. I'm not sure if they're cutting cost or corners but whatever it is or who ever is cooking NOW... it's not the same........ and I just have to mention, I always order a drink with my meal and I'm not sure what happened there, but the drinks went from a nice glass to literally a thimble size container... We won't be returning, unfortunately.... so sad!!! read more

I like going to Lucy's and have eaten here many times. Pastas are good and I have enjoyed the breakfast choices (wish it was served every day instead of Thurs-Sunday). My current rating is 3 stars because the last two times that I ordered the ribeye, the meat was over cooked and gristly/tough. Wish they would offer a better quality of steak. That night the Clam Chowder was chunky but at room temp. Restaurant was only half full when we sat down but quickly filled up. I won't order this dish anymore. Service is always pleasant, and at most 1 or 2 servers working the room. So best to stick with pasta dishes (I still enjoy those). read more