This place is the home for cocktails galore!! Imagine it, they have it! If not, they will imagine…read moreit with you and they make it come true. They have good selection of drinks hoping they will surprise you. Service = bar-tendering. They hire high caliber bartenders from all over the place. So you are sure your cocktail will be excellent! Ambiance? It's Martinez, nothing lounge-y here where you sit on a comfy chair. Place is designed more for company and good conversations.

Apparently Martinez is a ghost town after 10pm on Fridays. We ended up here this past weekend and…read morewere pleasantly surprised. The bar is connected to a coffeehouse and is located in the back, a very small area, but there was enough space and seating for the handful of visitors on this quiet evening. A clean and inviting setting with simple decor. Staff was friendly and helpful. We had the Tom Collins and Belixir and agreed that the cocktails here are pretty good. This cool and casual spot was perfect for spending time with family and friends after celebrating a birthday at a nearby venue.

We were in Martinez for a short stay and hopped in here. First thing to know: it's much more a bar…read morethan a restaurant. We sat at the bar. The happy hour margarita was just plain excellent. A cab of red lager: very good. Dinner was a house salad with very fresh greens and the pear flatbread. Honestly both were great. Much better than normal bar food. Great bartender.

All stars Went to Brix & Craft on a Friday night and had…read moregreat drinks. The bartender was very friendly and even made a bartender's choice special for my friend, which was delicious. The place was busy, but she handled it well and kept checking on everyone. I always enjoy coming here for good wine, drinks, and conversation. Great spot to meet up with friends or coworkers!

We go ti Nu-Rays during the daytime. Kathi, the owner is friendly, professional and involved in…read moredaily business. The bartenders greet you when you walk in, pour great drinks, stay busy while on the clock, make everyone feel welcome... and they're cut too! Relaxed atmosphere, cheap parking (free on weekends) and friendly clientele. Nu-Rats is the perfect clean dive bar!

As I'm normally a frequent customer of Whisky Lane because of Marli, I decided to stop by Nu Ray's…read morefor a change of pace and I'm so glad I did. I was warmly greeted by Meagan aka Olivia (She's a hottie)! Wow, Meagan provided exceptional service, tells witty jokes, will cut the rug (dance ) when I good song is playing, and always has a smile on her face....good vibes all around....come in with a good joke and the party begins.....do yourself a favor and check out Nu Ray's and have yourself a PBR!

I am a forever fan! We celebrated my bday here a few months ago & just so happen to be able to…read morecelebrate hers here also. Greeted w/a smile & welcomed right on in. EVERYTHING was absolutely delicious! Cocktails 5outta5 Baked Brie 5outta5 Brie, caramelized onions & fig balsamic glaze inside French pastry dough. Unbelievably delicious! Croissant French T. 5outta5 So buttery, flakey & mouth watering. I'm not a French toast fan but I'd eat this any day. Shrimp N Grits 5outta5 Absolute best in The Bay. The cream sherry sauce was so full of seafood flavor. I really appreciated the team singing HBD to the beauty. They made her day! Hurry #GoTaste&See

Great intimate restaurant in downtown Benicia, perfect for date night. All of the staff were so…read morewonderful as well. Not a lot of restaurants offer beef wellington on their menu, so that was definitely a huge reason why I wanted to try Baxters out, and it did not disappoint. Perfectly cooked filet mignon at medium rare wrapped in flaky puff pastry and luscious duxelles. While I felt the quantity of roasted veggies and mashed potatoes on the side were not enough to balance out the dish. I also tried the skillet corn bread and the gnocchi with salmon. The pasta dish surprisingly had a generous quantity of salmon throughout the dish and the gnocchi were soft and fluffy.

We have come to Six Eleven several times now. We always eat outside because the area by the creek…read moreis very inviting. This is truly a great location and we've been fortunate to be there when they had live music on two occasions. This was the case on our most recent visit as well. The service is also always warm and friendly, from the Hostess to the bar to the wait staff. Now to the food. I always wish and hope it will meet my expectations for such a great spot. But I'm left wanting. Let's start with the disappointing so I can end with the good. I've had the shrimp scampi twice now. The shrimp are cooked nicely, plump and juicy. While I prefer capers with my scampi, that addition would have completely killed the dish because it was already overly salted. Shrimp are stored in salted water when they are caught and frozen, so there is no need to add more salt. And I love salt--don't get me wrong! I implore the chef to do a taste test with no added salt -- and then add capers! The noodles were good, however, despite the overly salted shrimp. The butter, garlic, wine sauce is tasty. We've also had their margarita pizza, and found it decent, but a little lacking in flavor. And we've had the calamari a couple of times. The first time we liked it - 4-stars! But this last time it had no flavor. We didn't finish it or ask for a to-go box. It was just flat and not very crispy. Consistency is not over-rated. W has always ordered the fish tacos and he loves them. I've had them, too, and also found them quite tasty. On their own, a solid 4-star dish. We will continue to come here for the ambiance and service, and hope the food gets to a four-star level. Here's to hoping

The good: outdoor patio is cute and they had a band…read more The bad: Chicken sandwich was tough and truffle fries were basically grease soaked battered sticks. My friend's fettuccini was inedible and we had to have them take it back. No cheese flavor at all. Just noodles in a greasy slurry. Service was very slow and never got our server back to pay the bill. Had to flag down another tables waitress to assist.

Simple yet very cool. Staff is very friendly and the place is cozy in its own way. One of the best…read moreplaces in the bay Area.

My husband found this place while we were on our anniversary getaway. After dinner, we wanted to…read morestop by a bar and we love speakeasy bars! It was so funny because we saw The Office storefront and thought it was a different place, so we went through the hallway from the back where the "secret" entrance was. You can choose to sit at the speakeasy-designed area where there are no windows, or there is another area where you can people-watch. It was surprisingly not as busy, but also it was only 8PM. Our bartender was so friendly and told us we should try the food, but we were too stuffed from our dinner. We decided just to have a quick drink and head out. I ordered a Strawberry Smash and the hubby got a Tropical Sunset. My drink was really delicious and huge. We only stayed for a drink because we were tired, but I would love to return when I'm back in the area.

Nice hole in the wall bar. Good vibes. The bartenders a good guy. I forget his name but I would…read moredefinitely come back and visit.

I have been popping in here for years. It is a small bar with lots of regulars. They also have…read moreoutdoor seating and you can buy food from Char's hot dogs and they will deliver to you. There is a room in back that feels like a speakeasy. They do alcohol tasting and education. There are a lot of bars on First St but their business model makes them stand out from the rest

The menu selections were broad enough to be interesting, but not so deep that it felt overwhelming…read more I created a tasting, taking it slow, and enjoyed each of my selections. Starting with the Mt. Beautiful Estate Sauvignon Blanc, found this good. It's good, but not great. It's a decent wine but I think there are other more interesting Australian wines out there. The Rabble Rosé from Paso Robles was crisp with just an edge of tart. Like roasted strawberries, if that makes sense. And the Seaglass Riesling from the central coast is now a fave. It's a sweeter wine and a good end to a tasting, for sure. Glad I explored that one. It far exceeded my expectations. The vibe is good. The team is wonderful, caring and attentive, even if their internet went down and they weren't able to process cards quickly. They kept their frustrations focused on the tech and their attention on their customers. And the people who come in - there for a good time. This was our first experience here. We'll be back, for sure!

Really disappointed with my experience today. I'm a local in Benicia and have been here before, but…read morethis visit completely changed my perception. I was not allowed with my 5 month old baby to have a glass of wine in the patio. I was told there's a "no under 21" rule that apparently includes babies. That honestly didn't make sense to me. this is an infant, not even eating solid food yet. I've been to wineries in Napa with my baby and never had an issue, so this felt unwelcoming. This felt like a made up rule to protect non-mother customers, and Benicia is known for that. Horrible. What made it worse was how it was handled. The waitress(blonde, short hair mid-aged lady) came off rude and said, "no under 21, sorry--unless it's a dog haha," and then told me I could go to the taphouse on the corner. It felt dismissive and unprofessional. I even tried calling afterward to speak with a manager, but no one answered. Overall, it left a really bad impression, and I don't feel comfortable coming back after this.

This food is maybe 2.5 stars. The food is not that good people. It's just ok. At the price there…read moreare way better places around. The restaurant is nice and the view is great. Service is good. Friendly folks get 4 stars. The other problem is the flies. Inside! Flies all over me! That is unacceptable! Do something about that!

We reserved a table a few weeks in advance for a large party to celebrate a graduation. We were…read moreseated at a window with an amazing view. Our server was amazing. Attentive, friendly, helpful, and constantly bringing food and checking on us! Our group enjoyed the calamari, crab cakes and carpaccio as appetizers. Everyone ranted and raved about all of those, but WOW those crab cakes were absolutely DIVINE! Even those in our party who normally don't enjoy crab cakes had to partake because the rest of us were so enthralled. We had to order three orders of crab cakes - they were THAT GOOD! Definitely the best I have EVER had and I always order crab cakes when we go out to eat and they are on the menu. For dinner we all had a huge assortment of items. All delicious! Chicken parmigiana, cozze & vongole, mushroom ravioli, salmon, two of us enjoyed filet entrees. We were all very delighted with everything that we ordered! We cannot recommend this restaurant highly enough! Delectable! Perfection! Thank you, Bella Siena, for making our loved one's graduation celebration so PERFECT! Service, food, it was all so spectacular! And...those crab cakes!

What an upscale Mexican restaurant, if you're looking for nachos, quesadillas or rice & beans this…read moreis not for you! We sat outside on the beautiful patio, almost like a treehouse. The waitress was sweet & service was excellent until the end, I had to go get the bill since she forgot about us. The food was delicious as were the drinks Give this place a try, you won't be disappointed!

We came here for a birthday work lunch with a group of seven. We started with the chips, salads,…read moreand corn ribs. The salsa had a little kick without being overly spicy, and the corn ribs were easily the highlight of the meal--definitely my favorite dish. I ordered the chicken al pastor tacos and, unfortunately, they were very bland. The chicken didn't have much flavor, and the salsa served with the tacos was also lacking. I did ask for extra pineapple, which added some sweetness and was probably the best part of the tacos. The service was excellent, and the restaurant has a trendy, modern atmosphere. Just know that this isn't a traditional Mexican restaurant--it's more of an upscale, bougie take on Mexican food, similar to Puesto. If you're looking for a fun vibe and good service, it's worth a visit. If you're after bold, authentic Mexican flavors, you may be disappointed.