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

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

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

An amazing little Restaurant/bar in Isleton. Yesterday was our first time there, our server Nichole was was great. She was attentive to our group of 4, laughing along with our craziness. Hubby and I split the fish and chips/crab melt, really good. read more

We both had the specials Salisbury steak mashed potatoes gravy veggies, delicious .the wife had the crab melt it was flaky tasty and fresh Deelishis Nicole and Jeremy were just great, the food was excellent, we'll come again. read more

Happy to find Lucy's cafe. The waitress did a great job considering she was alone. Food was great and I recommend any Italian dish. The veal Parmesan was superb and the home made bread was nice. My only problem was that the did not staff enough help and I waited 15 mins to depart just to settle my bill. read more

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It's COLD inside and not the good cool cold on a hot day. It's as cold inside as out. Every single customer still has their coats on to eat. Don't order the fish and chips. Fish tasted like it was done in an air fryer. The patty melt was nothing to write home about. I've had the spaghetti and it's really good. I suggest you stick with any pasta and you'll do great, but bring your COAT. read more

The rudest waitress I've ever seen. So rude we didn't eat there after her hostile behavior. She seemed upset she had to get off her bar stool and leave her boyfriend's side in order to serve the one table of unhappy customers eating breakfast. read more

This place also serves breakfast! My bf, friend and I came into Rio Vista because it was close to Brannan Island. The park wasn't ready for us to start camping, so we decided to find a place that serves breakfast. At first I was confused that Lucy's was open but it stated it only served Lunch and Dinner. We walked in and they served breakfast! SCORE! There are two entrances to this place, one to get to the bar and the other to the dining area. The dining area is a bit on the old fashioned side and cozy (picture Olive Garden, but smaller). My BF and I ordered: Steak Omelette ~$9: This was ok, wish is had some sort of vegetables sauteed in with the steak and mushrooms. The meat was tender and wasn't tough to eat. http://s3-media1.ak.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/2s9E6YTBkqY_a6XBk6eBtg/l.jpg French Toast ~$6: MmmMM fresh strawberries and bananas on top?! That was a surprise. The toast was really good, my over easy eggs was cooked to perfection and the sausages wasn't from the supermarket (at least it didn't look or taste like it was). http://s3-media1.ak.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/UYq8KeMljfKLVXw_JoFSvQ/l.jpg My friend ended up getting a side of bacon and it was horrible. I mean it was over cooked and it shattered once you took a bite into it. See picture here: http://s3-media2.ak.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/ngoEGLDGKS8hez3s6-26ag/l.jpg Service was ok, the lady didn't pay much attention to us, but she did know when to give us the check! LOL read more

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What I liked about Lucy's was the number of spaghetti choices! If an Italian place can make a great red sauce and good spaghetti, then they move up high on my list. If they also have good sausage then you move in and stay awhile. This place has both. This is a nice family run (feels that way anyway) eatery with down home comfortable servers and a very inviting decor. There is a working mans bar adjoining the restaurant. The price to portion ratio is right on and the bar drinks are priced so having a second or third won't feel like you overspent your allowance. If you come to Rio Vista more often than Humphrey the Whale, then Lucy's is the place to get some good red sauce, pasta and a couple of beers! read more

One of the specials of the day was a prime rib sandwich, and it was delicious! The prime rib was extremely tender and well seasoned. I also ordered the cannolis for dessert. I didn't know it came with two, but it was delicious as well! read more

Lucy's Cafe - Prime rib sandwich w/ fries - Italian Near Me - Rio Vista, California

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A large group of us went for breakfast on Saturday. Amazing service by Nicole. We each had our own ticket (10 tickets) and she kept us all straight. Food was great. I had the pancakes, eggs and ham. Everything tasted great. Several folks had bloody Mary's which looked great too. My husband had the veggie omelet and he loved it. A few people had special requests and those were no problem for Nicole and the kitchen. read more

The best service, and food. Great family dining and locals love it.... Have also had personal service and anything wrong corrected immediately. Fresh food and good bar.... read more

This is a nice friendly local cafe - we came for dinner - the menu is big and sure to please anyone - we ordered two pasta dishes and two sandwiches - everything was good - though my pasta could Have used just a bit more sauce- desserts, however were not as great as ppl had raved ;) I was really looking forward to the bread pudding -my most favorite dessert, and it was too hot, too little cream/sauce and the texture was just off. The tres leches cake was Ok - though not the real tres leches you expect - moist oozing super sweet cake - white Cake with caramel like filling - tho enjoyable. We'd come again - if we are ever in this area again. ;) read more

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Loved this restaurant. Did patio dining. Staff was super friendly & efficient. The food WAS TO DIE FOR! it was absolutely hands down the best Italian I've ever eaten. Eggplant Parmesan was cooked perfectly & the sauce was incredible- seasoned just right. My husband said it was "the best veal parmigiana" he's ever had. Looking forward to another meal here, even though it's an hours drive to get Lucys. read more

NEW FIXTURES IN THE DINING ROOM!!! New seats and tables and no more need to bring your own cushions! Check out the new improved LUCYS!!! Same great food just more comfortable than ever! read more

Lucy's Cafe - daily specials both delicious and affordable! - Italian Near Me - Rio Vista, California

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Came down here from Sac for a little day drive/explore and had lunch at Lucy's. Lots on the menu, super nice staff. We had the Philly cheesesteak and house-recipe meatball sub. Everything was delicious! Husband raved about the meatball sub again hours later when finishing the leftovers. read more

Great food, very nice service. We had a lunch here and shared a BLT and Greek Salad. Delicious. I will be going back.

Slow and inconsiderate attention to the patron's needs. Had to ask for each condiment and then wait 5 minutes between receiving each item. By then, food was cold. read more

Their pastas never disappoint. I always have to get their spaghetti carbonara every time I'm here. THE.BEST.EVER! For some reason, it's no longer on their menu, but they've been able to make it for me still. So good! Also love their gnocchi with cream or pesto sauce. Lasagna is also delish! Waitress messed up our order so we were given a free slice of tuxedo cake which was also phenomenal. My only gripe would be that their kids menu doesn't include a drink and scoop of ice cream or fruits like most other restaurants. But luckily my kids didn't ask for it this time around. :) read more

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My daughter and I stopped for a late lunch after visiting the Western Railroad Museum on Mother's Day. Service was very prompt and gracious. We got the Ultimate Dip and it was delicious. I'm not really a french fry fan, but their's were excellent. It topped off a great day. read more

Overcharged me for sandwich. Menu showed $11, bill was for $14. Ordered ice tea, charged $3 and never a refill. Never came to see how food was or refill drink after he put it down in front of me. Disappointing for sure. read more

Had a wonderful appetizer meal in the lounge watching Sunday night football with my Bobby and our dear friend, Tosha and her honey and friends. We had a lovely time. Appetizers were fantastic, cocktails were great. Stop by an enjoy. Thank you Rick from Contra Costa Radiator for the cocktails, much appreciated. I rate Lucy's five Stars.... as I do Contra Costa Radiator - *****. read more

Lucy's Cafe - Appetizers at Lucy's, wonderful. Love this place. Stop by this weekend. Elisa/DJ/Shao - Italian Near Me - Rio Vista, California

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Normally I would rate this restaurant 4-5 stars but last night was soooo disappointing We live about 120 miles from here and come up a couple of times a year. First it took a while before our waiter came over and took our drink orders. Not a bid deal and he was very nice. When our Chianti arrived it was warm and spoiled. We had to flag a server down to exchange it. They were very gracious and said they would open a new bottle. The second glass was much better. Here's the killer! Our salad arrived with their delicious home made Italian dressing. My first bite rendered a very long hair! Again we had to flag someone down and show them the long strand! My dinner was compensated but I had lost my appetite. If this was the first time at Lucy's, I would never go back read more

Great food, great service, great prices. What more could you ask for? They're salads are the beat around, so fresh. There hasn't been anything I wouldn't want to order again.. read more

There aren't a ton of choices of restaurants in Rio Vista but there are a few delicious ones. Lucy's is one of them. I've been here a couple times for lunch and enjoyed the sandwiches that I've tried. Tonight we had their spicy chicken pasta dish and chicken parmesan. Both were prepared wonderfully. The chicken parmesan was nice and crispy on juicy. The spicy chicken had just the right amount of heat and was very flavorful. I will be back again. read more

Great small town restaurant. If your near by and hungry don't miss out!!! The Ultimate Dip is in the running for best French dip of all time. I worked in this area for a extended period of time and they consistently gave me great food!! When I'm in town I'll be stopping into Lucy's!! read more

Had lunch at Lucy's today. They have outside dining and follow all Covid protocol. Our hostess was delightful and very attentive. The food was really good! Jambalaya & a pulled pork sandwich. Thank you! read more

Lucy's consistently has good food. They have great pasta, burgers, and great bread. Any place that has great bread is always a winner for me. My favorite entrees here are the Lasagna and spaghetti bolognese. My husband likes the fettuccine Alfredo with chicken and the ribs, which are usually a special and not on the regular menu. read more

I have traveled highway 12 most of my life and had never *ever* thought of slowing down in Rio Vista more than I need to to avoid getting a speeding ticket. That all changed yesterday! My sister had car trouble here yesterday, so my wife and I put on our superhero costumes and drove to her rescue! It turned out that her timing belt broke. For you Yelpers that don't know much about cars, a broken timing belt is never good- and it's always expensive! To help calm my sisters frazzled nerves, we asked the nice lady at the repair shop where a good place to have lunch could be found in her fair town. The first place she mentioned was Lucy's Cafe. Lucy's is a good place to have lunch and is probably a good place to calm down YOUR sister, too! It's not all that impressive when you see it from the outside, but go inside anyway. We had excellent service from the friendly servers, even though they were busy. Their lunch menu was kind of small, but it had several tempting possibilities to choose from. All three of us tried different entrees and found everything lived up to what the lady at the repair shop had told us about the place. read more

This is a nice little place in Rio Vista that serves homemade food that is pretty great. Not gourmet, but home-style cooking with fresh ingredients. They have terrific specials and that's how we ordered the baby back ribs, DELICIOUS. The salads could be improved with just a bit more thought towards making them healthy and tasty. Also would like to find that they included a low fat dressing among their choices. Overall the prices are fair and you definitely get enough food. Wine is very reasonable by the glass as well. Waitresses are all friendly and competent. Would be nice to make it a little more romantic at night, the lighting is a bit industrial. We go at least once a month and never had anything that was bad. My husband likes their chicken parm sandwiches and he is Italian. read more

If you look at my other post on the Mexican Restaurant in Rio Vista you might think heck there is not any good food there, well there is. We recently stayed at the RV park and took a short hike to Lucy's. The young gal that served us was nice but looked a little over whelmed. She was very attentive but was being pulled in a 100 directions. Our food was very good and the portions were enormous. The garlic bread was worth the price of admission alone! This is now my go to place when I visit Rio Vista. read more

First...the meatballs. YUM! I am usually not a huge fan of meatballs, but theirs are fantastic!! Moist and full of flavor. And huge! They are available in sandwich format, on top of spaghetti (but not ol' smokey) and on the side. Second...the alfredo sauce....YUMMMM! Seriously, most restaurants disappoint in the alfredo sauce department. Not Lucy's. Creamy and thick, with really great flavor. I love to get the tortellini (both meat and cheese mixed) with the alfredo sauce. I have tried the meat sauce (they will let you do half and half) and I also really enjoyed it--however, the alfredo sauce has my heart. Third, and more importantly, the garlic bread. Holy crap. DEEEEELICIOUS!! Not only do they make it out of the fresh homemade bread they bake every day, but it was out of this world. By far the best garlic bread I have ever tried. Buttery, garlicy (with real garlic chunks too, unlike what some restaurants use), parmesany and perfectly baked to the right amount of crunchiness. Fourth, the clam chowder...um, more please!! I'm not sure if it's homemade or canned, but it was still good. Nice and creamy, with big chunks of potato like I like. Not as clammy as I'd like, but the flavor was still good. And it didn't burn the holy hell out of my mouth like most restaurants that serve their soup at 4000 degrees. (Hello, most people go to a restaurant starving, maybe try not to serve soup at lava hot temperatures!) Fifth, the garlic bread. Oh, I mentioned that? Well, it's that good I felt it deserved a second mention. Cuz it's freaking delicious. The serivice is decent...it's a bit too slow, but who cares, they make awesome garlic bread!! Also, don't forget to try the garlic bread! read more

USUALLY I WOULD GIVE THIS PLACE A GOOD RATING BUT NOT THIS TIME! I TELL MY ROOMMATE HOW GREAT THEIR BURGERS ARE. WE HEAD ON DOWN THERE BRING EM HOME , GET READY TO WATCH A MOVIE AND WOW, TONIGHT THEY HAD NO FLAVOR , AND THE FRIES WERE OLD! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ SO DISAPPOINTING.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Maybe an off night, different cook, whatever. Two bites into it did me in. The puppy loved it tho. But even he wouldn't touch the fries. read more

Totally disappointed,we drove 60 miles because a friend suggested Lucy's and when we arrived at 830 on a Friday we were turned away saying there closed. The sign and advertising all say 9 . Very disappointed read more

I'm a big fan of Italian food and this place didn't disappoint me. Felt like exploring the lil town of Rio Vista. Always drive right through it on Highway 12. I checked on Yelp to see what places were around Rio Vista. And this was one of them. Glad I went. They have two entrances. One for the Bar and one for the restaurant. I didn't get a chance to check out the bar. We were seated quickly. We got there at a good time because soon after the place was packed. Its a bit small, but the service was great. Tried some Fried Asparagus and for the first time I had some sort of Chicken Enchilada soup.. Never heard of it. But it was good. The prices were reasonable and the amount of food you get, should fill you up. I ordered some sort of Chicken milano with all kinds of veggies and spices.. It was amazing. My friend was craving some ravioli because they had all kinds of different raviolis to choose from. I'm not from the area, but if I do go back, I'll definitely be back at this restaurant.... read more

Stopped in for breakfast having had lunch here once. Warm and comfortable, Italian decor. Waitress was fairly attentive and pleasant Husband ordered a Denver omelet, I ordered a scramble, and my son ordered eggs, potatoes, and bacon. There is a great option for a traditional breakfast where you pick one item from four boxes for 6.99. Good deal and a nice variety of choices. Not too many people in the restaurant (maybe four other than us), food took longer than I would expect to get out. About 15 minutes to get our food. Toast isn't buttered (butter comes on plate for you to do yourself, which my son loved since he doesn't like butter on his toast). My scramble was delicious. My husband didn't like that the Denver came with red peppers in it...he and my son were of the opinion it was a mediocre breakfast. I would give this place 4 stars based on my experience, but I am giving it 2 since the two other parties didn't like the food. read more

Feb 17, 22. First time eating here. Delicious. We had the crab sandwich which is not your usual mayo based "salad". Yummy. The French dip was good. Service was excellent. We will go back again. read more