Mexquite

If you're looking for a true speakeasy experience in Folsom, this is it. The only spot in town that…read morereally captures that intimate, dimly lit ambiance with elevated cocktails and a tucked-away vibe that makes it feel special. It's cozy, moody, and perfect for date night or catching up with friends -- the kind of place where you actually want to linger. Troy is incredibly knowledgeable and clearly passionate about his craft. Half the time I don't even know what I'm in the mood for, so I'll just ask for a dealer's choice and let him surprise me. Somehow, he nails it every single time with something creative, balanced, and genuinely delicious. It's my favorite way to try something new without overthinking the menu. If you appreciate well-crafted cocktails and bartenders who truly know their spirits, this spot is a must in Folsom.

A speakeasy hidden inside the gaslight bar. Make reservations unless you are cool like us we got…read morelucky and got right in. Completely classy and opposite vibe than gaslight as if you enter into a different world. Everything inside calms you and the drinks... expresso martini was strong and good. All the drinks were pricey but tasty. Come here with a date or group of friends and chill to a whole different vibe. Servers and bartenders were chill and sweet. You will definitely have a relaxing time here.

Friday Vibes

Interior lounge area

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Gaslight Company

4.3(145 reviews)

Small, intimate bar with big energy. The espresso martinis are excellent, and the flatbread is so…read moregood - get a couple and share. I got there around 5:30pm and by 6:30 the bar was full. We stuck around for Trivia Night. The vibe was fun and welcoming. Slipping through The BackDoor into the luxe speakeasy was the perfect way to wind down (ask to put your name on the list after you are done in the bar). Great service, very attentive.

Great atmosphere. Fully stocked bar. The place has a positive vibe. It is located upstairs. You can…read moretake stairs or elevator.

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Sit on the balcony for the best views of Historic Sutter Street.

Root of Happiness - Rancho Cordova

4.3(333 reviews)

9.7 mi

It's always an excellent time at root of happiness in Rancho Cordova. I really appreciate all of…read morethe staff here. Malia goes out of her way to connect with customers and explains kava to first timers in a way that's efficient and thorough.

Been coming here for over 10 years. It's the only place I actually socialize at with my friends,…read moreI've known for years. I've also spent thousands of dollars and I always feel some kind if judgy vibe by certain employees and friends of theirs they know I'm disabled as well. Definitely avoid staying here late! Employees do better not to jump to conclusions. Management don't allow bad employees to push away regulars who come frequently. I don't even always drink kava sometimes I just come here to drink a soda and play chess with a friend. No need to tell people how to live their life if you're the one on the clock. I'm just doing what I'm told is okay. No need to try and ruin someone's holidays or night. Happy 4th to you too! It's not like I'm the one doing unethical thin

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Bacchus House Wine Bar & Bistro

4.5(684 reviews)

2.4 mi

Some of the best prime rib I have ever had. Very good ambiance and exceptional service. My wife…read moreloves ordering their "big & bold wine flight", which is 4 glasses of robust and jammy zins/cabs that pair wonderfully with our entree. Definitely a staple for the Folsom area that you should not miss!

My wife and I popped in for dinner on a Saturday night and were pleasantly surprised to be greeted…read moreby live music! Thus cheered, we were seated quickly, even though we arrived without a reservation. Water, bread and menus came quickly. Perusing them to the background mix of contemporary mellow pop (think James Taylor and Van Morrison) and old standards, we decided on the petite prime rib for the carnivore (me) and sea scallops served over risotto for my wife. We each chose flights of wine to accompany our entrees. Despite including three wines per flight, the pours were fairly generous. Our dishes were perfectly prepared and came out more quickly than we expected, considering that the place was almost full. Our server checked back just enough and took care of any special requests promptly, even offering to exchange one of the wines (out of six!) that we didn't like for something better suited to our taste. The pace was leisurely which was fine given the good food and wine accompanied by the relaxed vibe of the live music. And the prices were quite reasonable given the quality of both the food and service. A dark-ish old school atmosphere added to its charm for us Baby Boomers, but even younger diners seemed to be enjoying themselves. As for us, we highly recommend it!

10.23.25 Halloween decorations

Braised short ribs and scallop risotto

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Argileh Cigar, Smoke Shop & Hookah Lounge

4.5(63 reviews)

3.3 mi

Always a 10 Argileh has one of the best ambiance's in the…read moreFolsom area for a hookah spot It's so good I'm leaving my second review Whenever I'm visiting my parents I run away for 3 hours and meet up with friends The vibes never are off The hookah is always smooth And the bathroom is a 10

I was in in town this weekend and of course had to find a hookah lounge to get my hookah fix. It…read morewas my first time here and I love it. It's a chill ambiance and the playlist is great (Spanish/reggaeton). A major plus: they have coconut water! The place is well decorated. I love the wooden panels. Hookah quality is good too. I will return if I'm in the area again :)

Fire pit, big screen....

Irish Peach Hookah. Coconut water at a hookah lounge?! I'm impressed!

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Outdoor area

Powerhouse Entertainment

3.5(326 reviews)

First time after all the years knowing about this spot! Had a blast Friday night dancing to the…read moreband FBI! Great crowd of fellow dancers. Funky, old, classic place. Parking tough, but worth figuring it out. See you next time!

Worst service. Treated my friend like terribly. Super aggressive lady up front as well as the…read moresecurity was very aggressive.

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Yager Lodge &Rare

4.1(58 reviews)

3.3 mi

My friend and I stopped at Yager Lodge after an evening of champagne and good eats across the…read morestreet. My friend suggested we check them out and of course, I'm down for a good drink. We walk in an we are immediately amazing at how beautiful the inside of the building is and to know this building is historic and well maintained is pure perfection. We were greeted my a male bartender who got us waters and then we were ultimately served by the female bartender who helped us. We wanted her to make us custom bring and we asked her to surprise us. The only question she asked is what our preferred alcohol of choice was. I went with Tequila and my friend Gin. I have no clue what she made either on of us, but baby when I tell you my cocktail was fantastic! This bartender didn't come to play, she is the absolute truth. My drink had a little kick to it which was good with a smoky taste with a hint of fruit flavor. It's like nothing I had before, but I would ask for it again. I'm glad I took a photo lol. The service was great both bartenders were so cool, welcoming and friendly. I highly recommend checking them out!

I'd been wanting to try this place since hearing about it from 1 of my friends and it was fire…read more My friend and I went and enjoyed our custom cocktails created by the female bartender on staff last night; mine had strawberry, bergamot, gin and I think sparkling wine and the flavors worked well together. My friend had a tequila drink and she liked hers as well. The decor is aesthetically pleasing- it's like being in a cabin and I like the back lighting as well, everything comes together to make for a cozy setting. They offer food too so I'd like to return to try out some apps in addition to some signature drinks next time. The other bartender who served us was great as well; congrats to him for being recently promoted to bartender! I'm looking forward to taking more friends here and exploring more drinks. Thanks!

"The Tomahawk" this was Incredible

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Plank Craft Kitchen & Bar

4.4(542 reviews)

The Truffle Burger was absolutely delicious. My friend ordered the Caesar Salad with grilled…read morechicken, and I had to take a bite--it was flavorful and satisfying. We dined outside, and the ambience had an intimate, rustic charm. Since it was Wednesday, the restaurant wasn't too busy. Our server, Gabe, was incredibly attentive and helpful, answering all our questions about the menu because it was our first visit. We'll definitely be back.

Came in for first time to treat mom for Mother's Day dinner. We didn't get to sit outside on the…read moretop deck, but we didn't get promptly seated outside on the ground level. They have umbrellas to keep you shaded. Our server was Dallas and he was great! Very personable and helpful with menu items and explaining them. Our group had poke nachos and beet salad for appetizers. Both were excellent and a must try. Our dishes were California burger, truffle burger, turkey blt sandwich and the Ruben. Everyone was happy with each entree we got. Fresh ingredients, the burgers were solid. The crème brûlée was excellent too. The nutmeg on top worked so well with it. Will definitely be trying again and can't wait to try other dishes.

Plank burger & sweet potato fries

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Plank burger

The Vine

4.5(231 reviews)

Came here with a friend to get some drinks and catch up and it was definitely a cute spot for doing…read morejust that! The Vine is in Old Folsom across from restaurants and bars, making it an ideal spot to possibly start a girls night or date night at if you wanted to walk around after. It's a cute cozy wine spot with a nice selection to choose from. When we got here it was initially empty but soon people started to trickle in. The worker was really nice, we were able to sample different wines, and he was helpful in answering questions we had. The inside is clean, there's bar seating, tables, a small couch area, and seats in the window if you wanna people watch. The wine we tried was really good, I really liked their more tart white wines and the sparkling blue champagne. The inside was also nice and air conditioned which helped with the hot weather outside. The day we went they weren't serving any food outside of salads but the food portion of their menu looked pretty good. This place was super cute and I'd definitely come again!

Great place! Went there last night. Stopped just to enjoy a glass of wine before heading to dinner…read more Sat at the bar. Vast variety of wine to choose from. Didn't even know they had food! I'd like to head back another time to try a meal or appetizer! Felt very welcomed there. Attentive service. Love the atmosphere. Great location.

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Chicken bacon tacos

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Chardonnay flight

Scarlet's Saloon

3.4(90 reviews)

Scarlet's Saloon / Powerhouse Pub is one of my friend's and I's go to spots for a fun night out…read more It's a spacious bar with multiple rooms for whatever you're feeling! There's three rooms/bar areas that each play different music and have a different vibe going on. The cover is typically $20 and they do have an atm on site you can use. One of the bars is cash only the others take card. Usually my friends and I go to the zombie room because the bartender there is super nice and makes really yummy fruity drinks. This room has tons of neon paint and funky decor, it's also where they have live music playing and an upstairs area you can sit in. The other areas are indoor/outdoor and they have seats outside on the front and back patio you can sit and smoke at. Depending on a lot of factors you might love it or might not. There's a big mix of people you'll meet here and there are some interesting individuals you'll meet. For the most part the music is decent, lots of space to dance, good drinks, and you can definitely make it more fun with a great group of people.

Adore Scarlet's! When I lived in Orangevale, I went here often. I love the fact it has multiple…read morebars with different drinks and themes. I personally go to the Zombie bar because the bartender always makes me the best fruity cocktails. I also like that there are various genres of music so you can choose to move around and hear different genres. It can feel a little dirty, but half of the bar is outside so that makes it more difficult to keep clean. Overall, I do enjoy the vibe of this bar and will continue to keep going with friends!