We walked in and was warmly greeted by the manger Jared at the bar. Our daughter asked if we order…read moreat the bar or at the table, he let us know that he would come out and take our order. He let us know that happen to have a vintage 2018, 2019 & 2021 red wine flight for $30, we did the wine flight while hubby got the draft beer. We also decided to get a light appetizer to go with our drinks that night we got the pita bread with the warm hummus, everything is made in house and everything was so delicious. So good you almost wanna lick the plate. Our daughter walked around to take a look at the collection that they had on the wall where you can buy bottles there, Jared personally, came out to answer any question that she had about the wines and he was very knowledgable about it all. As we sat there and enjoyed our evening together, we saw all sorts of people trickle in, sit down and have drinks and food and just talk. The ambiance is very relaxed and very chill. It's so nice to know that a cool place like this exist in Davis. We will definitely be back next time with more friends and family. We enjoyed ourselves very much and it is so lovely that it has so many cute gifts and trinkets to buy for that wine enthusiast in your life. If you buy any full bottles to go you also get a discount. :)

Had a nice time here, while checking out a friend's jazz quartet playing. We ordered a few glasses…read moreof wine and a charcuterie plate. The wine was well selected and the meat plate was really good. Service was very good. If we lived locally, we would check out the pop up dinners on weeknights.

For a fine dining restaurant, The Mustard Seed delivered on almost all notes. The crab cakes were…read moreflavorful where I could actually taste the crab, and the ribeye and lamb chops were delectable. Both were cooked to a perfect medium rare with glazed sauces that cut through the fatiness. The one ding however was that the duck was overcooked and tough, more well done than the expected medium rare. Besides that, the food was fantastic! Definitely worth a try for fine dining in Davis.

Adorable little restaurant in what looks like a single-family home gives it a very intimate vibe…read more I had booked a reservation for 5:45 PM to make a 7 PM show at the university, I received a call at 4:30 PM asking if that was in fact my plan and if I could come a little bit earlier. I was happy to oblige. Fabulously attentive service. The goat cheese butter with the bread was a great start. Decadence in a bite. Then the rack of lamb with potato croquette arrived and honestly stole the whole meal -- perfectly crisp outside, creamy all the way through. The rack of lamb was cooked correctly but lacked character. Lamb should taste like lamb, and this one played it too safe. Not bad, just forgettable. The vegetables let the plate down. Overcooked Brussels sprouts and unevenly cooked sweet potato aren't what you expect at this price point. Worth the visit. That croquette alone earns it.

Good service great price and the ambiance was great! Hidden gem in woodland highly recommend for a…read morenice date night

A refreshing change for Woodland. Sean is a wonderful host. We were early but was allowed in…read morebefore 5. The decor was relaxing and tasteful and the staff is too! Nice selection of wines too, along with several charcuterie board selections and other appetizers. Much to my surprise I enjoyed the wine slushy! Highly recommend going there, a great place for adults of all ages to relax.

I love this place. Great selection on tap and in bottles to-go. Excellent knowledgeable service…read more But it appears they are out-of-business? On Sunday when they were supposed to be open, they were closed and there was this sign on the door since Friday. It's now Tuesday when they are supposed to be open and no one is answering the phone :/

This use to be a great place. Not anymore. The beer selection was limited and the owner was being…read morerude to customers.

They have a great selection of wines. Small bites to eat. The vibe is intimate and fun and the…read moreowner has great customer service. They also have regular events during the week as well as a cigar night.

Honestly I've been to the historic town of Dixon only once before, but never to its quaint and…read morebustling downtown. So I was happy to find yet another Sacramento Valley gem away from usual touristy hot spots. I came for a special event with delicious sips, and samples of their menu. The versatile and styled ambience is perfect for a casual date, after work hangout spot, or an elevated wine tasting. Nothing pretentious here though, just lots of heart shown in the thoughtful decor, local art displays, and versatile seating - you can choose to saddle up to the bar, sit at a small table or high top with a group, or lounge in a conversation area of moveable velvet chairs for casual laughs with friends. The drinks are fun and imaginative. I sampled both the cowboy margarita that came with a cute hat decoration, and an Aperol spritz. Many of the guests raved about the mocktail options, such as their rendition of the Shirley Temple. For their size, they have a generous and well curated retail selection of wines, plus a cooler with craft beers and other beverages you can enjoy there or take home. For food they have a solid options of savory items that punch above typical bar food, such as the Croque Monsieur - that I helped myself to seconds of! - escargot, and bone marrow. The owner operator was an amazing host and her team did an awesome job quickly serving our group, who all seemed to descend on the place at once! This a 21+ spot, so you have an excuse to leave the kids at home! Can't wait to return!

Visiting family in Davis. Sudwerk's only a few minutes away and as always up for craft brew and pub…read moregrub, off we went. Very family friendly, plenty of parking, a really nice outdoor seating area with patio chairs, fire pits as well as tables and chairs. Misters and shade sales too. Outside area is fenced in with an entry,. And there was some stuff for the kids to play with. Good sized indoor seating area with an arcade off to the side. You order by a QR code and servers bring food to the table. A nice varied beer menu as well as a selection of wines and NA beverages. We shared deviled eggs and a couple of soft pretzels and got entrees. Service was friendly and efficient. My steak sandwich and fries were tasty. Beer was good. Everyone liked their food and drinks. Definitely worth a return visit.

I've been here twice now after visits to UC Davis campus. It features a great outdoor patio space…read morewith misters running in warm weather, which is wonderful for groups. However, everything else is pretty meh. The service is fine but operates mainly off QR codes with confusing server delivery. We were approached several times with dishes belonging to other tables. Even this would be forgivable if the food were better. It's average at best with a pretty unexciting menu. One kudos to them that they have wine available because some breweries just don't. However, both wine and beer options were pretty meh as well.

We had a lovely lunch here. The staff was super friendly and attentive. The food was delicious -…read morestand outs include the Mac n' cheese and fried polenta and the salads. (I'd skip the fish tacos.) We had a baby and two dogs so sat down outside. They couldn't have been more accommodating. Also very willing to accommodate special food requests. Overall a lovely experience and we will definitely go back.

Back Door Bistro, Vacaville: 2026 Jul 10 (4.29 of 5)…read more Ladies Gathering!! The service here is a 4.5 of 5. We had different servers who attended to us and they're both friendly and looked cheerful. We got there towards the end of Happy Hour and was presented with their Happy Hour menu. The menu is small, easy to read and has almost everything we'd want for that time of day - including the drinks. The food is a 'hit' or 'miss'. Here's my review: Drinks: Both the Arnold Palmer and the Cadillac Margarita were good. My lemonade tea wasn't overly sweet and I could definitely taste the lemonade. The pitcher of Cadillac Margarita looks innocent but may give someone a slow and powerful buzz if you're not used to the drink. (4.75 of 5) Charcuterie: This a complete appetizer board. Overall, there were some hits and misses, however, we agreed this is a well thought out appetizer board. (4 of 5) Crispy Brussels Sprouts: This is the best dish here, featuring deeply caramelized, dark golden-brown edges and a nutty, earthy flavor. Their Crispy Brussels Sprouts is also the best we've had. The seasoning is on-point, allowing the texture to show off its crackling, crunchy bite on the outside, contrasted by a tender, melt-in-your-mouth interior. (5 of 5) Seasonal Tacos: "Oh WOW!" The explosion of spicy and tangy flavours balanced by contrasting textures makes this dish "pop". (4.75 of 5) Beet Salad: The colours were lovely, but this beet salad was over-salted. The vibrant dish featuring beets as the main ingredient, balances the earthy sweetness with contrasting textures and flavours. If this wasn't too salty, it would have been more refreshing. (3.75 of 5) Coconut Lime Bouillabaisse (halibut, jasmine rice, spinach, snap pea, pickled shiitake mushroom, coconut lime broth, basil oil): Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought Bouillabaisse means seafood. The only seafood we noticed were chunks of halibut, which were delicious. This dish looks and tastes more like an elevated Thai soup dish that cost too much. (3.5 of 5) After walking in, we decided to sit outdoors because of the loud music that was playing. We're glad we did. The overhang on the veranda was well positioned with plants and flowers softening the cement walkway. The weather was pleasant - with a gentle breeze blowing down the corridor. Parking is easy if you arrive early enough. One last note: Back Door Bistro in Vacaville was featured on "Check, Please! Bay Area"

I tried the Cave de la Cote Chasselas which was a very light refreshing start. It reminded me of a…read moresoft Sauvignon blanc. I followed with Vin de Days, Maurer Red Fruit November and finished with La Miche Cab Sav. While not quite a fan of the RFN, I did enjoy the La Miche for its savoriness- a perfect dinner pairing wine. Before heading out for my next adventure, I decided to do a glass of the Alta Colina Downslope Red and finish a few chapters of my book. I don't know how to accurately describe wines- but my version, again savory and hearty but not heavy- another good wine for a nice meaty dinner. (Bearing in mind, of course, that I'm also no pairing expert!) Ever After has a unique offering of wines and I look forward to popping in again with some friends! I also plan to check out some of the events I've heard mentioned in my time here. Also... they're preparing for a prix fixe event tonight- it smells absolutely amazing!!

A cute little wine bar in town…read more Parking: free plenty. If you are new in town, it could be a bit tricky to find the complex as the GPS will direct you to gas station, but behold: the food complex is behind the gas station, so just go for it. Service: friendly, attentive, knowledgeable Food: make fresh, pretty quick Ambience: nostalgic, casual Restroom: clean, easy to lock This place has a lot of community events. Nadia, the co-owner is the host if you want to have wine tasting group session. Her knowledge across wineries are excellent, I was learning a lot. The store curated organic wines from Amador county and surrounding. This is one of the wine bar in Sacramento where I can find organic wines. These wines are generally lower in chemicals, pesticides, and additives.

Simply just simply awesome!…read more Friendly staff, fabulous drinks and tasty food. Second time here in less than a year. Gotta go - don't put it off because it's in Woodland (north of Davis) and because it's not the Bay... Go because it's Woodland and part of Yolo County's expanding agricultural industry. Then follow it up with a trip to The Hive for mead, honey and so on... Ordered a spring special orange blossom latte with two percent milk and avocado toast prepared Caprese style. Soooooooo freaking yummy! Companion ordered dirty chai and bacon breakfast burrito. Will be back in a few months for a reset after summer break starts. Woohoo!

Stopped off at this place on our way to Sacto Airport and was not impressed. Tried ordering a…read moreBreakfast Burrito only to be told "we are out of Burritos" (I think they may have meant tortilla shells). Then I order a bacon breakfast sandwich which is made without bacon. They ask if I want them to just give me some bacon to add myself or remake the sandwich with bacon. I chose to have the sandwich remade with bacon and they then proceed to tell me they have no more English muffins to do that. So, we just added the bacon to the premade breakfast sandwich. To top it off, I had ordered an iced tea and when I went back in to ask, if I could get a refill, they said sure, as long as you pay again as we charge full price for refills!!! Who in the hell charges $3-4 dollars for every refill of iced tea? Not that I would be coming back here because I am simply passing through town, but based on this experience, even if I lived in the area, I would never come back to this place. By the way, it was a one star experience, but I gave two stars for the outdoor patio as it is an enjoyable place to sit and dine if you can actually get what you ordered.

A lovely evening with good companions and delicious wine in Great Bear's air-conditioned tasting…read moreroom. Later we moved onto the outdoor patio for Brazilian-inspired food and music.

Came to Great Bear Vineyards on a Thursday night during the summertime and I was pleasantly…read moresurprised to see how packed it was. There was a line dancing event outside with a food truck. I did not attend this event, but did their regular indoor wine tasting. The signature wine tasting was only $20 and the wine was so good. The female staff member was very welcoming and friendly. She did a good job explaining all the wine we had and how we could purchase bottles to go. Definitely will visit again in the future and recommend if anyone is interested in wine tasting in Davis, CA.