We had our wedding at the Willow Ballroom this past weekend. It was everything we could have hoped…read morefor and more. The venue is so beautiful by itself and comes to life even more on the wedding day. The drapes and lighting make the place feel very magical. Angelica, the venue coordinator, was a highlight throughout our wedding process. She is so responsive and kind. Our experience would not have been what it was without her. We can't thank her enough. We 100% would recommend this venue to other couples.

Angelica was so helpful and quick to respond to any question or concerns. The venue is beyond…read morebeautiful and is truly spectacular. Our guests were in awe at the space and kept mentioning how elegant and romantic it felt. The valet staff was professional and kind to all our guests. Also, the private estate was such a gem. We can't wait to get our photos back so we can relive our wedding at the Willow Ballroom.

Great service great food had the pork belly hash. Would definitely come back again for Sunday…read morebrunch and recommend it to friends and family...

Loved the rooms. Just wish they had an elevator that goes to all of the floors, not just the lower…read moreones. My dad, who is in a wheelchair, couldn't visit us on the top floor.

Located in old Sacramento this chic and swanky spot is a visual beauty inside and out. Rich…read moretapestries and ornamental mirrors all over. The setting is perfect for any delicious plate ordered. We were a party of four. All plates were delicious with exceptional and noteworthy comments made for the salmon and the half order seafood plate. (I had this) Everything on my plate was delicate, fresh and savory! To compliment all of this the SERVICE was top tier and utterly refined. From the valet to every facet of the waitstaff we were well taken care of. Our gentlemen server was very polite and accommodating to us as this was our first time in such a place! I intended to try and "new thing" and ordered the caviar and roasted peach plate. So delicious! The sweet and savory combination was a hit and really made that first experience exceptional.

The setting is beautiful, we came on a Sunday night and it wasn't crowded. The large paintings and…read moremirrors were beautiful. The food was just mediocre. There was nothing that made any dish stand out. We ordered the gnocchi appetizer and scallop appetizer. The scallops barely had any sear and zero flavor to them. When we received our bread we asked for butter and was told it was already on the bread and not provided any. Why have a butter knife at our setting then? Other tables had butter to complement their bread. We ordered the ribeye and fish as our main courses. The fish was cooked perfectly, but again lacked any flavoring or anything to make it special that we would want to return. Overall for the price we paid, I don't feel that we would be return customers.

We came here for a wedding last month. The venue is really nice and has a beautiful outdoor area. I…read moream writing this review for the food. I am vegan and hadn't heard anything about what they were serving. They have an open kitchen, which I love, so I walked right over and asked. They were very friendly and accommodating! They told me they would make something for me, and when it came time to plate up, they would have it waiting. WOW! It was delicious! I am a new mom and don't get out much. That was the best meal I have had in a long time!!!! I still think about it. I'm sad it's not your typical restaurant where I could order it again. I just want to say thanks again to the chef, and the rest of the staff for a great night! Thanks!

I just went to the most beautiful 15 here. Everything was so beautiful. The outside was so nice for…read moremy kids to run around. The only two things that it was hot inside so I wish the venue knew to put the ac lower on a hot day and the bathrooms need a lot more attention. Other than that this place is so perfect.

Review #1,010 Posted on 9.13.26…read more We came here for our 17th anniversary on Saturday the 29th to stay for the night. This place is kind of unknown and it should be known, it's very nice. It's in Lodi in the cuts, and has this woodsy type of feel to it, serene almost too. The grounds were done really nice, and had tons of space too, very scenic. They've got a few different places on the grounds to eat at, and a huge spa which is my guess the main reason people come to stay here. The spa was very nice and a cool cool experience. The rooms are nice, just a tad odd how close they are to a residential sub division nearby where you can see into peoples yards and whatnot, that part threw me off a bit, kind of takes away from the privacy a bit. That's probably the only thing I would change from this. I would return 100% here.

This was my first visit to the restaurant at Wine & Roses since Appellation Hospitality took over…read more My friends and I have come here for special occasions over the years--most recently in September 2024 for a birthday celebration. Tonight, we returned for another birthday, but the experience was nothing like before. We arrived at 6:10 PM for our 6:15 reservation. Upon entering, the hostess walked right past us with another party, without so much as a "I'll be right with you." Another employee eventually asked if we'd been helped; when we said no, she said she'd find someone. We were finally seated, and our server, Monica, was the bright spot--attentive, friendly, and kept us updated on our food. That food, however, took nearly an hour to arrive, and we watched several tables who were seated after us receive their meals first. When our dishes did come, they arrived in stages--the succotash and salmon first, then the pork chop and gnudi about seven minutes later. Worse, nearly everything was cold and overdone. Pork chop: Unevenly cooked--some parts dry and overcooked, others undercooked. The potato purée was gummy and overworked, though well-seasoned. Salmon: Overcooked and bland; I had to ask for salt and pepper just to add flavor. The corn velouté underneath was unpleasant--the corn kernels were dried out and rock-hard (I circled the pieces I had to spit out in the photo). The beans were burnt, not charred, and tasted bitter and inedible. The succotash was flavorless and had 1/2 cherry tomato poorly executed. Gnudi: The lobster was chewy and overcooked, and the dish was dry--it desperately needed a sauce and a bright note like lemon to bring it together. The only course that delivered was dessert. For the price, the quality was disappointing across the board. Needless to say, we'll be looking for a new spot for our future celebrations.

BEST. DINNER. EVER…read more Picture This: We are one of those obnoxious couples who have the audacity to hold hands and sit on the same side during dinner. Maybe steal a kiss. Yep. That's us. We arrived at Ella just before our 9:15 reservation and were promptly sat at a beautiful table. And wow, this table was gorgeous! The beautiful design of the space keeps your eyes entertained on every level. Both beauty and intrigue. It is a feast for the eyes before you get to the actual feast. However, we were hoping for a more intimate date experience so we asked for somewhere a little more secluded. Without hesitation, we were moved to another, equally beautiful table. Enter Kelly and Hunter. These two help to make our evening even more spectacular. The ambience was perfect. We started with their signature cocktail, gin and tonic with their homemade tonic and a martini. Hey-ooo! Dang that was a good drink. And efficient ;) We moved onto the heirloom tomato starter. Here is where I realized it started to get a little difficult. I was trying to look polished and refined, and really, you could've licked the plate. My handsome man is a vegetarian so he got the Barada spaghetti. I'm assuming he liked it because he ate every last bite. That, and he told me it was delicious. I ordered the lobster risotto. I have a hard time with food that looks too pretty to eat. But, I stopped staring at the beauty of the plate once the delicious smell rose in the air. Best risotto I've ever had. Hands-down. Makes a second place look pretty sad. No dessert but that can be remedied the next time we visit. We ended up having one of those dates where we ordered the appetizer and an hour later we hadn't finished it because we were still talking. I realized we hadn't even finished our appetizer course and yet, the restaurant was almost empty. When Hunter came by to refill the waters, I apologized that we hadn't even started eating yet and asked what time they closed. Hunter proceeded to provide the most amazing interaction. Making eye contact with both of us, he very kindly explained how they wanted this dinner to be an utterly unique experience and not worry. That we are here to enjoy ourselves in this beautiful restaurant so drink in every moment. And so we did. Kelly was awesome. We chatted for a bit about the musical tattoos on her hands. Just kind and sincere. Incredibly diligent service. At no time was I in need of anything. Waters were kept full, table kept cleared, food served exactly on time. It's a well oiled machine underneath the vibrant atmosphere. The food was spectacular. The ambience was one of a kind. A feast at every level. PS - I'm positive the open kitchen in the back would've been fun to watch, if I could have peeled my eyes off of who was in front of me.

Not our first time going to Ella, but this time I walked out feeling the need to leave a review…read more Ella is still one of the finer dining experiences in Sacramento, not doubt about it. However, when we let our server know that we were not pleased with the lobster risotto because it was under-seasoned, his solution was to bring us salt and pepper and explained that customers do find their food to be under-seasoned. Well that was not the case for the two other dishes we ordered. There was no remaking or comping. I had to season the dish on the table. On top of that, my daughter let the server know that she had peanut allergies. When one of the sides were served, there were peanuts on it. My daughter saw it and avoided it, but the server did not tell the kitchen to not put peanuts on it or warn us about it. He later on came to say oh I forgot to tell you that there's peanuts on this dish. There was no damage done. But there could be.

Classic SF restaurant with reminiscing of a mafia movie scene...Old school servers with slick back…read morehair taking your order created the perfect waterside dining vibe...excellent service... - "Lazy Man's" Cioppino: most delicious all around in my humble opinion. Easily rivals and beats the "Uncle's spot" from the central coast. I never knew I need pre peel Dungeness crabmeat in my life. Perfectly blends w/ scallops, shrimp, clams, mussels, calamari, and market fish, served in "Mama" Scoma's tomato broth. A perfect seafood mouthful of happinesss..... -Calamari Fritti: was delicious and an excellent starter. Batter and fried to perfection. House tartar sauce complimented the tentacles perfectly. -Beer Battered Fish 'N' Chips - took a bite or two from the kid's meal.... we both agreed, it was that good.... -Organic Beet Salad (GF V) - No comments....LOL...J/K...wifey said it was good.... -Smoked Maple Old Fashioned: where's the smoke...tasted good, but didn't see nor tasted the smoke...had to order a 2nd to confirm there was no smoke...LOL -VERDICT: I guess I been missing out as I just "POP-my-Scoma's Cherry"......will for sure be back

The pasta I ordered wasn't fully cooked, and no one came to check on it--I was very disappointed…read more The service was merely average, but considering that most of the staff were older, I didn't mind the occasional oversight and ended up leaving a generous tip. The atmosphere is great, and there are many historical photos on the walls.

A REALLY cool spot for a Day party or any celebration, fantastic venue! Congratulations Ray &…read morebusiness partner! Delicious brunch: salmon croquet dish, real meatballs, mashed potatoes, baked wings, deviled eggs with Cajun shrimp on top, lemon drop cupcakes with a shot inserted! DJ kept the party going with a jamn Playlist and had the BEST chocolate chip cookies! Everyone was all in with theme of white & yellow. Cool cigar patio to the left of the entrance ( could use some outdoor electric fans in summer & heat lamps in winter. Very clean bathrooms & 2 bartenders! I would definitely attend another event here if invited. Also lots of mounted TVs so probably sports event friendly when they turn them on. Swing on by!

This was an amazing place great food great people. We had a party there for My Nephew one time and…read moreit was amazing. The only problem is they never stay open for business. I think that's why they don't have a lot of business so hopefully one day they will open and stay open