Quail State is a fun rooftop bar in Fresno with great views, good drinks, and a nice atmosphere. The staff is friendly and it's a great spot to hang out with friends or grab a drink after work. Their food menu changes often and can feel limited at times, so I probably wouldn't go out of my way just for the food. But for the rooftop vibe and cocktails, it's definitely worth checking out. read more

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The drinks were great. I got an old fashioned smoked and without smoke. It was definitely an experience to get the smoked version. The staff takes a lot of pride in their drinks. My drinks were made with precision! The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The restaurant was clean. I would go back if I was in the area and wanted a drink. Why not 5 stars? Well... the food. There wasn't anything memorable about it. The burger and nachos were decent. If I hadn't ordered the food, I would have gone with 5 stars. read more

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Yes it's a rooftop bar! Outdoor space on the second floor with views and ambience. Really nice folks working the place and drinks and food delicious. We parked across the street and the doorman welcomed us into the beautiful historic space with elevator to Quail State. Let's support these folks who have created a unique and great place! read more

Took my family to drinks and food now that the bar is serving food again, food wise the wings, pizza and fries were 8/10. The service was 2/10 as I had to keep chasing down our waiter who never once came to check on us until it was time for the bill. Our drinks were pretty much all empty for the most part of eating. The food came out at completely different times. I mean drastically different. We got our pizza first and by the time the last dish came out (burger) about an hour went by. Waiter stated "we only have one air fryer so we're tryna stuff everything as fast as we can". The "chicken and cheese flautas" are definitely not that. 0/10 they were mushy not good and the toppings looked like they were left out sitting all day. Watery weird looking tomatoes and discolored guacamole. We're definitely not flautas. More than anything for what we paid for food and drinks and customer service, I don't see us returning to this place again. read more

Great bar and restaurant. Went here for my 21st birthday and got a free shot. Good drinks but the bubblegum vodka was a little too sweet. Good service. Very busy. read more

I am so happy Quail State is serving food! I have had their pizzas, empanadas, and my favorite ... the kimchi potstickers! They change up the menu and the drink specials monthly. Insider info - ask for Mandeep's Scotch Cocktail! It's not on the menu, but YKYK. If you are not a scotch drinker, you will LOVE this!!! Trust me! Bartenders are knowledgable and sitting outdoors is lovely this time of year. read more

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This is a solid little bar, I came here when they open and it was cute and intimate. On the weekend they did have live music on their "roof top" and it was good. I wouldn't call this a roof top, you can't see the city but you can see the neighboring ac units lol. It's still a vibe tho. Drinks are 5/5. Presentation 5/5. Service 5/5. Venue 5/5. read more

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My GF and I popped in there yesterday evening after taking the loft tour on the 10th floor. Inside is small and quaint so we decided to go outside to the 'rooftop' of the 2nd floor. I was happy to see that they had a mechanical lift that was able to lift me u to the elevated patio to the rooftop. My GF and I had a long convo with Brother Mandip. I appreciated the fact that he was busy with his bar on the inside yet he took time and had a good convo with s out in the patio. I'm glad that there's people like him that believe in DTF and the energy that it has. We need to multiply him by 1000!! Yes I'm 'one of those' corporate guys that LOVES YARDHOUSE! Lolol. But it serves its purpose. I will support his venue. He made a DELICIOUS espresso martini! I rec this place for sure. read more

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We get there at 11:15 the door guy took told us they were closed when the website said they close at midnight. We called them they said they in fact close at midnight but they were not letting us in because we seemed "drunk" when we had not had any alcohol before getting there. We were just happy to be celebrating a night off. It's because we were brown. read more

Cute spot, great views, nice ambiance. The drinks are delicious and made to order. Had a great time! read more

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Very low key spot. The staff are super nice & accommodating & the drinks are bomb!! I'm looking forward to the food menu. The inside seating area is cute & the outside patio has a great view, especially at sunset!! read more

No food?! All good at least the cocktails were delicious! Located on the 2nd floor of the Pacific Southwest Building, Quail State is a sleek cocktail bar that has great aesthetics, both indoor and out. It was empty when we arrived, but it was a Monday around 6pm. We sat on their outdoor patio, which holds about 30 people? No more food served here, but you can bring food in with you. The cocktail menu here is long and there's literally something for type of booze lover. I went with a light bourbon cocktail, I forgot the name, but it was surprisingly refreshing for brown liquor based drink. A great place to start the night before heading out and exploring the Tower or DT Fresno. read more

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Read: they don't do food anymore! And food, even just nibbles would have been a great addition. But cocktails coming in hot! My homeboy & I wandered into this beautiful old building and went up to floor 2 and sat outside and ordered off of this very robust cocktail menu list. And the cocktails were so good. Some solid music coming from a little Bluetooth speaker, was funny but also really highlighted how much potential this spot has. Can you bring in food? I don't know. Can you reserve that patio for all your soirée needs? I'd hope so and what a great spot for a cocktail party. Even the inside, while narrow with a long bar was quite unique and historic. The bartender was great and again, those cocktails were beautiful and well made. Pictured is a tequila - lime - ginger - jalapeno drink. Overall, so much potential with great cocktails. read more

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Not sure what's going on with this place. It's dead and losing it's once memorable charm. I used to bring friends here for their first time due to its intimate environment on Fresno's only rooftop bar. We walked in and the bartender looks at us, we greet her before she does. The plants on the window sill looked yellow and immediate TLC and watering. So many red flags already... We sit outside on the rooftop waiting for service. Nothing. There's a group of 3 on the rooftop with us. 4-6 people inside? It's a Saturday night, 10pm. It's dead. We were confused why we weren't being served after sitting outside for a few minutes. We go back inside for service. I see a customer sit down at a table. We get to the bar, the customer gets up and goes behind the bar. The customer is actually a worker. She took our order and she explains service is only at the bar because of an incident where one of their workers was serving folks outside and the heat made her pass out. It would have been nice to know that when we were sitting outside with no service. We got our drinks soon after we ordered. Drinks are overpriced $14-16 for customer service and weak small drinks. They werent pretty either. The Paloma tall drink was served with a straw that was the same height as the cup. Lol. Why would they do that? Lol. When we were leaving, the bartenders were cheers-ing each other taking shots. We made eye contact again, and said good bye first. They really don't seem to care, period, lol. This place used to be one of a kind in Fresno. That's too bad. I don't plan to return or bring any friends here anymore. It's not worth the effort or time. Hope they improve to get their shine back... read more

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Quail State really oversold itself online and under-delivered in person. I came here excited to check out the rooftop since Quail State advertises itself as Fresno's only rooftop bar. Unfortunately, the rooftop was closed for a private event that wasn't listed anywhere on their Google account. Inside was uncomfortably hot--no proper AC, just swamp coolers. The bartender seemed rushed, and the drinks were mediocre at best. For $17 a drink, I expected much better quality and larger portions. Definitely not worth the hype. Separate Note on Service: When I asked the bartender what drink he recommends or what his best drink is, he seemed annoyed by the question. His reaction actually made me feel uncomfortable enough that I decided to leave. He did say he was sorry once he realized I noticed his anger, but the experience had already been soured. For a bar that advertises itself as a top spot, that kind of service was really disappointing. read more

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Love the new menu and food. Enhances the already wonderful atmosphere. Bartenders like Russell offer there own recommendations.

Let's start with the positive. Drinks were OK and presentation and taste. I've been here a few times and it seems like the owner doesn't know what's going on. One of the times I came by my friend and I had two drinks each. We paid our tab and didn't realize till the next day we were charged $60 each. I went back-and-forth for two weeks through their Instagram requesting a refund. I was very patient and calm about everything. They agreed to give me a refund and it never happened... A friend wanted to check it out so we went for the July art hop. It was smelly. They have no AC just a standing cooler that blows, funky smelly air. Kind of like cat piss. Not something I enjoy while I'm trying to sip on a $16 drink. The smelly air blower is loud and annoying when you're having a conversation. One time I came they charged me a covered to enter and the "event"(dj) ended in 30 min after I arrived and paid $10 cover. Theirs dirty glasses everywhere because there's only two bartenders and no servers or bar backs. The poor busy bartenders basically work in the dark and that concerns me for their safety. read more

No food! This is just a cocktail bar! Cute ambiance and nice drink options. The parking is metered street parking.

Quail state is one of a kind, chic modern cocktail bar with a few food options. Seating is indoor and outdoor, and they do take reservations. I finally tried their summer menu cocktails. Our bartender Candace was great. She was very attentive and our drinks were so good. She let us know about their special drink which was the Barbie drink in honor of the Barbie movie. I had to order it and I'm glad I did. My boyfriend and I each ordered 3 drinks, and enjoyed all of them. The atmosphere is chill, loved the music choice they had on. I do have to say some of the drinks are a little pricey. One cool thing is, it's located inside the pacific southwest building and you're escorted to the elevator to go to the 2nd floor where quail state is located. read more

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My friend and I decided to check this rooftop bar out. The ambience is very nice and welcoming! We got a Valentine's Day cocktail which was very strong. We didn't expect it to be as strong since it had strawberries and cream liqueur. Overall, cute place and drinks. read more

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Went on a Sunday wasn't crowed which isn't a bad thing sometimes. But the outdoor heaters and lights didn't work and that's really why I wanted to to go to check out the outdoor area. We sat inside by default and I ordered the matcha make me mad and my gf ordered a tequila drink. Both were just ok. The bartenders and service were fine. read more

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Although it wasn't on the rooftop, the ambiance is great. We asked the waiter for a recommendation on their sweetest drink and he happened to suggest one that was unbelievably strong. I understand the vision with gingerbread, but I only had two sips. I'm not putting any blame on the waiter, he stated it was his first day, but please never recommend this to anyone again. Overall would come again. read more

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We came to Quail State around 8:45 pm on a Thursday night. It's up an elevator on the second floor of the building. Theres a cute little "rooftop" patio seating area, but we opted to sit inside since it was cold outside. Our party of 3 was quickly seated and the decor and atmosphere was amazing. Everything on the menu was creative and unique, and we ordered one cocktail each. Kiwi Do You Love Me? ($13): this was my drink and I was pleasantly surprised by the light but tart kiwi and almost buttery pastry dough flavor. Humble Pie ($13): super refreshing and easy to drink. Baklava Old-Fashioned ($14): not a big whisky fan, but comes with a little bit of baklava to snack on which is nice. Overall a super cute place with great cocktails and friendly service! read more

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Ordered one drink and it took 3 bartenders 30 minutes to make it and it wasn't even busy . There was maybe 5 people in the whole bar. All my friends got their drinks except for me . They forgot to make mine . I had already paid or I would've just left . The bartenders seemed like they were on cocaine. They may have been the owners . Also my drink was a damn vodka cran, how hard is that to make . And why does it cost 15$ when they had a sign that said well drinks were 10$ . Never want to go back. Terrible customer service . Wished I hadn't tipped because it was wack asf. read more

As it being the first time here... I was excited to experience this rooftop bar but I was quite disappointed. This place is located couple stories up in nice downtown Fresno building but unfortunately the elevator was not working and only stairs was available to access this place. (Which is fine but I can't imagine people after a few drinks and taking these flights of stairs) We decide to sit outdoors to enjoy the rooftop bar and it had a nice ambiance and they offer blankets for people sitting outside. (Hence for the 2 stars) Kitchen was under renovation or something and so no food was available. (Wish they had a sign or something when you come in) They charge you EXTRA if you want that darn cube ice for whiskey drinkers?! Wow. But ok, fine we take the extra charge but to have it deliver to another table?! We completely got the wrong drinks. It was just a little unorganized but yet there wasn't even many people there. Drinks wasn't great and the prices was just way way overpriced. Sad to say we checked out after that one drink and no acknowledgment as we left or apology for the drinks mix up other than taking off the extra charge for the "cube" ice we didn't get. read more

Made a reservation on Open Table to visit Quail State prior to a downtown theater performance. We arrived on time and were told by the doorman that the meters were still being enforced so we fed the meter, showed him our requested ids and then rode the elevator up to the 2nd floor restaurant. Upon arrival, we noticed a sign that said the kitchen was closed. We asked the bartender about the possibility of getting food and she said that the kitchen was under renovation and there was no food available. Not wanting to have an alcoholic liquid dinner (we didn't want to sleep through the performance), we ended up leaving very disappointed and found a restaurant with an open working kitchen across the street. Another group with similar plans got turned away downstairs because not all of them had an ID available. Quail State, please update your customers! Need ID to get in? Limited menu? No food? If you want people to come downtown and pay premium prices, you need to offer a premium experience. read more

Quail state is a hidden gem downtown on Fulton. The ambiance reminds me much of an old bar back home in NYC, but with a modern touch. Very friendly bartenders and fantastic cocktails and food. I've posted a few pictures of the cocktails and I will update and post the names. I do believe their drink menu does rotate, so what you see today may not be there tomorrow. I definitely recommend and cannot wait to go back. read more

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First of all, if you're lucky enough to find this place ( no front signage) , you've already won. Despite their Yelp ads and mention of tasty dishes- forget it, there's no food served here ( oh but you can bring in outside food we learned after arrival). Don't expect a drink variety as they don't even have a blender behind the bar. Yes the open air seating is nice but the view is of the blank walls of the buildings next door. So sorry we took the time to go here. Beware of parking as I got a $100 parking ticket for parking in an unauthorized parking area despite there being no clear signage. read more

I had a great experience here at Quail State. I hadn't been to the downtown area in a long time, but had heard of certain restaurants revamping the area. I was pleasantly surprised of the great atmosphere Quail State provided. I came here with a friend and enjoyed a nice time with dinner and drinks at the bar. The inside was small by most standards, but had ample room to move around and provided a flow that was perfect for the size of the establishment. They are true to their word that this is a bar with food, and not a restaurant. If you're looking for a big meal that's gonna fill you way up, then this is not your place. If you're looking for good solid drinks, friendly and prompt service, and good food to eat along the way with your drinks, then this is your spot! I had the bartender make us a special drink from the map with spirits of our choosing. Then enjoyed a couple glasses of champagne as we awaited our food. Had the asparagus and mussels for an appetizer. Then enjoyed the duck breast for the main course. All in all the food was good and not overwhelming, left room to fill up on another cocktail before leaving. Had a great time and definitely recommend to others. Thanks! read more

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Drinks are way over priced.The atmosphere doesn't impress .The bartender was nice but kinda boring I was there only once so maybe I'll give them second try. But for sure they have rethink their prices. Because I had just one and didn't feel good about the price any other place my drink would of been around 10 to 12 dollars. There a shot was 23.50. Ridiculous. read more

They have bottomless mimosas! Their food menu isn't too big. But the items they have are very delicious. Reservations are preferred, go on their website it takes you right to it and they have an online menu too. The service was really good. All the staff is very friendly. read more

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This is such a cute place with good drinks but the service is terrible. I came two weekends in a row and had the same bartender. She was extremely rude both times and acted as if we interrupted her hanging out with her friends that she had sitting at the bar both nights. She was rude when I asked about the menu change and just ruined the vibe of the night. She made us feel so awkward waiting as she made our drinks with an attitude. I want to come back to this place since it's so beautiful outside but I will walk out that door if she's working again. read more

The service here was just ok. The girl cleaning the tables needs to dilute the spray she is using to clean the tables. The ambiance outside and inside is clean hence the smell of bleach in your lungs. I got the guava and gin drink which was very good. read more

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We went for it! After what seemed to be an exclusive, always booked, VIP dining experience, we decided to book an early dinner at Quail State and see what all theQ1 fuss is about... After the 4 hour phone ahead confirmation by a friendly lovely host, I confirmed. Excitement had increased by the professionalism of the treatment without having tasted a bite. Upon arrival, we were greeted by a friendly door man who escorted us to the elevators. The experience of traveling via elevator up to a restaurant in Fresno for me was a first. When we entered, once again we were greeted by a friendly host who set the vibe for the remainder of our evening. Food - Drinks- Service - Jesse waitress - Our experience felt like a change of pace from our routine Northern Fresno favorites. In fact, who knows Fresno?? Maybe the Downtown Dining District is the proverbial 'sleeping giant', waking and rising, in the wake of the night's air epicurean symphonies on Fulton. read more

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Quail State effortlessly lands at 5 stars for the outstanding food and great service I had as this is where this weeks travels took me. Looked up some food spots and wound up coming here for dinner on a beautiful, sunny not Cali hot AF day and walked away mind blown and full as can be. I was seated at the bar which is the place I love to sit especially when travelling alone. I feel you get a real feel for the service and get to see the various drinks being made right in front of you. Quail State is cocktail heaven, and they handcraft them using some very special ingredients and a dash of love. I went right for the Big Easy and found myself thinking of a Wisconsin Old Fashioned only way more souped up. I would never imagine pairing bourbon, rum, coffee syrup and a few other accompaniments all together over a big ice cube making for one hell of a sipper! I had 3 to be exact and everyone of them was delicious! For the eats I ordered the pan seared salmon. The salmon was cooked perfectly and was as tender as can be, literally melting in my mouth. What made the dish though was the cauliflower puree with pickled pear onions and broccolini. The puree was whipped so smooth it tasted as though they were the most delicate blend of mashed potatoes but had all the cauliflower flavor. Bite into that with a chunk of salmon and my mouth was signing to me! If ever back in Fresno I would come back to Quail State in a heartbeat. They serve up the goods correct! Keep it up and can't wait to see what's on the menu next! read more

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Giving this place 4 stars overall! Reservations are needed if you want to sit in the rooftop area! The rooftop is cutely decorated and is great for pictures. Service was good, and the gal who took our order gave us good recommendations. I got the secret garden drink (non-alcoholic) because I had work the next day, and it was delicious! My friend and I both ordered the halibut. It had good flavor, but was a bit dry. The menu had just a few options. They specify that it is because they a bar - not a restaurant. We also split the vegan creme brûlée for dessert. It was yummy, not too heavy and had a nice sugar crust. Would visit this place again with friends. read more

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Some friends and I came here for Sunday brunch, we really wanted bottomless mimosas. We made the reservation the night before but the only reservation they had left were all after 2:00. So we picked a 2:15 which is rather late for a brunch but we didn't mind because we did make a reservation rather late. We get there and get seated and they let us know that last call was 2:45. If we had known last call was that close we would have never went. Despite this we proceeded to order bottomless mimosas $20 per person. That's fine. It was already 2:20 I already decided we're gunna smash these mimosas to get at least 3 glasses worth before 2:45. Then second pour comes and our waitress tells us they're out of champagne and that they're only charging us for one round. I was super disappointed. Sunday brunch was looking pretty gloomy. It was a very small menu, limited items, limited drinks but We ordered the pancakes, lox bagels, and the cubano. They were all very tasty. But a tad bit pricey. My cubano sandwich was $18. For some reason I was expecting a actual Cuban sandwich, so I didn't care if it was $18 because we don't have Cubans in Fresno but then I get this pulled pork sandwich with ham--delicious but not what I was expecting. We ended up at another place for lunch because we were still hungry and wanted more drinks. I'm not sure if I'd do brunch here again. The overall experience was disappointing. Despite this, I will definitely come back to try their dinner menu because I heard that is amazing. read more

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We visited Quail State mid April 2021, soon after they opened for socially distanced indoor dining. I love the space! The ambiance, vibe and decor are warm and inviting with plants and books around. Such a great vibe. We love to sit at the bar eating and enjoying drinks while we watch the bartenders at work. This is such an awesome place for that. This visit we had a table for two near the entrance. We enjoyed our food very much and the drinks equally! Our server was great, she was training another server and we didn't really mind because she was just as great and meant a second person attending us - win :) The rooftop space looks like another cool space, looking forward to dining there once it warms up! Thank you for bringing your spirits, fine dining, and good times to downtown Fresno, Quail State, cheers! read more

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First date with a great guy. We figured out to go here a couple days ago and he made reservations to have lunch at the rooftop. The day has arrived and I'm pretty excited to check this place out with great company. Upon arrival, a nice worker directs you up the elevator with good day wishes. Arrived. Really nice restaurant! My date set up a reservation at the rooftop. Very nice! Tables set up there with cactus everywhere. They only serve brunch foods until the dinner menu at 5pm. Waters brought to start. From there, drinks offered. My date ordered the bottomless Mimosa and the waitress offered me to try to sample. Happily did and it was great. Ordered it. From there, my date ordered the Cheese Board and chicken Caprese Sandwich. Out on the rooftop is very nice. You hear trains and it's quaint. The waitress was great! Checked on us frequently. The cheese board was absolutely delicious. From the cheese to bread and honey! Fantastic! We split that. Then we split the Caprese sandwich and it was fantastic! Deliciousness! Red wine with refill was really fantastic too! Great service and delicious food! Highly recommended read more

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FYI: To get a spot on the rooftop for 6:30, I had to make a reservation about three weeks before. I love supporting a downtown restaurant! First of all, all the people that worked there were awesome- there's a great vibe at this place. The drinks sound and looked pretty good, but I don't drink. I did order a very nice non-alcoholic drink (7 bucks though??) The food....well, it was good, but it is definitely a little too pricey for what you get. For the small plates, we ordered the hummus, which was fine, the beet tartar, which was also good, but very small, and the cauliflower, which was tasty but way overpriced. We also ordered the burger, which was....a burger, and the special that night was a quail (I didn't realize how tiny quail is!). All in all, we enjoyed the evening and the restaurant. I would definitely recommend checking it out at least once, but we probably won't go back until they expand their menu and maybe make the portions a bit larger. read more

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