A Speakeasy feel to this bar directly across the street from the Historic Auburn Courthouse…read more Had an Old Fashioned and checked out the remodel of this new place. Tasty beverage and prompt service. Nice wood work and a stamped ceiling made for a comfortable environment. We were too early for dinner service (starts @5pm) bar opens at 4pm, but they have a limited menu at the bar, but we didn't try it on this visit. Street parking here can be a challenge.

Lovely spot in Auburn with cush outdoor seating and great live music. I was impressed with their…read moreservice as well. I ordered oysters, ceviche, and a burger and enjoyed every single bite. The oysters were fresh, plump, and without a tinge of brine. Ceviche was a complete show stopper. I couldve ordered 5 plates. The blue cheese burger was also delicious. I couldn't finish it and ate it the next day. The ambiance is impeccable. Perfect for a lady with high standards such as myself. You wont regret coming here!

Every time I come thru Auburn I stop in here, the foods always great, the service is prompt and the…read morepeople (staff) are friendly and kind. The French dip I loved and the soups are always fresh and tasty. A definite must try if you're downtown.

Friends took us here for "Taco Tuesday." Nice location in historic downtown Auburn. We had no…read moredifficulty finding parking for dinner since most neighboring merchants closed at 5. The restaurant's atmosphere lives up to it's name. Decent bar area on one side with tables in front. Dining room was clean and comfortable. The entrees on the menu sounded delicious, but we came for the tacos today. I went with one pork and one fish taco. The pork was definitely my favorite but both were good. These are what I would describe as small soft street tacos with enough meat to easily fill a larger tortilla. Sides like sour cream, guacamole, and shredded cheese are 50-cents for each portion cup. There's enough in each side cup to cover 2-3 tacos. Service was outstanding throughout our visit!

So it has been some years since we ate at Monkey Cat. We decided to choose this restaurant for our…read moreanniversary. We picked Thursday vs Friday or Saturday which was a great call - easy to get in. We started w some NA cocktails. The NA gin and tonic was missing the juniper intensity so that was a whiff. However my wife had the lemonade w strawberry boba and she was blown away! Strong recommend.... Mom came with and both Mom and my wife had the steak frites w garlic fries....The filets were a perfect medium rare and the chimichurri was nicely done. The lobster risotto turned out to become a scallop risotto which I was fine with. The sear on the scallops was perfect and the risotto had a nice nutty flavor to it - very rich and very good. The staff wrote us a very nice note and we are now on the hunt for boba pearls tomorrow....MC we will see you again soon!

I ordered a 14 ounce ribeye steak rare it was 3/8 inch thick and cut into strips half the steak…read morewas med rare and the other half well done. It was very tough. Waitress returned it. Second one came Out prepared so rare that fat was not rendered at all it was thin and the sides were different! Raw half cooked Mushrooms, broccolini and no fingerling potatoes (they were supposed to be there... not broccolini) My server (Amy) did a wonderful job!

I picked up my mother from the airport she was hungry after her day of travel, so we swung by an…read moreold favorite on the way to Sun City - Citizen Vine. I had not been since the ownership transfer. I had my big dog thus a dog friendly patio with some cool air blowing was required to combat the 100-degree weather. The new ownership has made every effort to keep the patio cool during the high heat events, powerful cooling units were strategically placed throughout the patio. We were greeted by Lindsey who was an absolute gem and a Pitty lover! Brutus was happy on the cool concrete and grateful for the bowl of water that she gave him including the copious dog lovings. The owner happened to come by as well and he too was very friendly which set the tone for our visit. I was very much in the mood for sushi (because of the hot weather) which I planned to get a to go order from the place next store on the way home. I was satisfied with having a beer while my mom ate flatbread and enjoyed a cold one as well. However, when the flatbread came. I realized that things 'really' had changed at Citizen Vine. The offering looked great. I'm a foodie. I know at a glance and that's all that it took when here flatbread arrived. Which I enjoyed instantly. Sushi? What sushi? We followed up with some tacos. Boom, batting 2 for 2. Yep, the food game is legit at Citizen Vine, the beer was just what the Dr. ordered so I did not peruse the wine list, it was midday and hot! I'm going to roll the dice and believe that it's capable. The setting is clean and welcoming as was the team that put it all together. Yep, Citizen Vine is doing just fine and ripe for the picking!

What a great little spot! And I don't think it's much of a secret, judging by how busy it was last…read morenight. I was treated by someone who knew the place very well, so we grabbed seats at the bar. She also knew exactly what to recommend from the menu, and boy, did she hit the nail on the head with the Poke Nachos. We also ordered the tacos, olives, and artichoke dip (which received mixed reviews). Those nachos, though. Everything was topped off with a glass of Carmenet Chardonnay, which truly hit the spot on a triple-digit summer day in ol' Lincoln, Cali. The service was efficient, and management was friendly. An employee (with super short blonde hair) ran out after us with the water bottle I left behind. I'd definitely come back here. Oh, and did I mention the Poke Nachos? Because... the Poke Nachos.

I love the atmosphere and the taphouse vibe. A little escape from the carbon copy corporate…read morerestaurants is always nice. Reminds me of Tahoe type spots. Very spacious and has a couple of patios. The bartenders are personable fun and seem to enjoy their time. That's always nice to see, especially being a first timer I just tried the food. No beer. Salad was good. Wish it had more dressing.

I been here twice and had a drink looked at the menu. I really wanted to like this place, but I…read morecan't get myself to order anything from the menu and nothing looked good . I wish they had better selections for food options . Since it's more of a sports bar vibe I would think the selections for beers would be better also. The inside looks older with wood everywhere . They have TVs and a nice outside seating . The staff was not that welcoming I was not sure what to order I wanted a menu . When I went up to ask "do you have a menu" ? he said we have a lot of menus I was like okay thanks lol ? I grabbed myself a menu that he pointed at . I had to go back to look at the beer menu on the wall . I ended up getting a glass of wine he was kinda short and that was it I sat down and looked over the menu. Nothing looked good after a while. I pretty much left. I think I won't be returning it's just not my vibe. You could go down the street and get some great barbecue.

Had a 5 star experience, it would've been 10 if Mexico had won their World Cup match. Stopped in…read moreat McGuire's on the way back from Tahoe and it was the perfect break. Great atmosphere to watch a sports game, w/ TVs 360 degrees around the venue. Was greeted and seated immediately and the food came very quick after ordering. The staff were also incredibly friendly and on it. Like when I ordered a burger, our waitress noticed the ketchup container was near empty. So she immediately replaced it w/ a full container before the food arrived. It's the little things that make the big things matter :) I really enjoyed the NorCal Burger. A Cheesburger w/ good portions of avocado and bacon added. My friends also enjoyed their classic burger and the spicy BBQ burger. But I was able to steal some of my friend's onion rings and that was the real MVP.

Tonight I placed an order at McGuire's for two BLT and avocados with mayo. It was a to go order…read more When I got the order to the individual's house, what we found was unacceptable. First thing you noticed is the bread was not toasted at all. It had a couple of brown stripes on one side only. When you open the sandwich, the lettuce was wilted, and the tomato was absolute mush, like it had been old and laying around for hours. The worst thing, though, were the avocados. 2/3 of the avocados were dark,gray or black. Obviously not a good avocado, but yet they managed to cut it up and serve it. And the last thing that was disappointing, was the fact that the bacon was in one wad in the center of the sandwich and not laid out on the sandwich. Just a wad that had to be disassembled and spread out. It looks and feels and sounds to me that that kitchen needs some discipline. Don't use old food! If the client asked for mayo, put it on the damn sandwich like they requested. Everything points to that cook being in one heck of a hurry as it was obvious everything was done down and dirty with little to no concern or care for presentation or freshness. I called this evening to let the manager know and I will call the general manager tomorrow. I believe they said his name was Joe? This is my second time at Maguire's as a local and I'm absolutely not impressed. There's a sign up when you walk in that says please wait to be seated. There are a couple of benches there so I sat down and waited yet I could not get the attention of anybody. It wasn't that busy. A few people walked in and managed to get seated. I talked to a couple of the waitresses asking if I could check on my to go order and was met with I'll get back to you. Eventually, I cornered one of the gals and there was my to go order sitting in a bag next to their Station. Something needs to be done about promptness also and managing and monitoring that entry station. I sure hope they can pick up their service and pick up their quality of food. Mike Vogt

The Ridge is a beautiful facility with epic views. We came in for a quick lunch vs golf (that will…read moredefinitely come later) Note: We got in just before 3 and the kitchen closes at 3 so put that into your planning. Stacy, our server, was awesome and she flagged us we had a short time to place our order. No problem. Mom went kettle chips w a moderately spicy side sauce, G had the pretzel rolls and I went buffalo wings. All three dishes were very good. Spicy sauce w the chips may be too hot for some (I loved it). Pretzel rolls were tasty w great seasoning and the buffalo wings were huge! The only reason this isn't a five star review is that we just scratched the surface of the menu. We will be back!!!

My adult daughter drove from SF to treat me to their Mother's Day luncheon which required…read morereservation and it was a great day spent while eating a huge assortment of high quality breakfast and lunch items. We had great service while watching golfers on the various greenery hills. Nothing but praise for this establishment. Highly recommended!

I went here tonight for a date night! This place was awesome! The bartender was a savage! We tried…read more7 drinks and all of her drinks were 10/10! My favorite drink was the spicy strawberry margarita. The food was also so good. I ordered the risotto, lettuce wraps and the beet salad. We ended up staying for 3.5 hours because it was so much fun. Around 8 they had live music and this guy had everyone singing along (the guy with long curly hair playing the guitar). This might be my new go to spot! 10/10.......6 stars!

Thanks to Pink Martini for an awesome "ladies night out"!!!…read more Lots of fun in this great environment, beautiful colors & cool aesthetic. The staff was very attentive & friendly! Live music night was just another layer of fun for this evening