Girls' night, date night, celebrations, this place is perfect for any occasion. The vibe is fun, cozy, and just the right amount of indulgent. The loaded whiskey cheddar and smoked gouda is my go-to and never disappoints. And most importantly, never skip the chocolate fondue and martinis. read more

Staff above all else is the highlight here. Obviously the fondue is good, it's melted cheese you know how hard you have to try to screw THAT up? Anyway, as I was saying staff is very friendly and go above and beyond to take care of everyone and chat up their regulars. Of note; bar actually has two large TVs in it to watch games. Not something one would expect to see in a fondue restaurant, but they have 'em. Check this place out and stay awhile, definitely for Happy Hour as they have a massive drink binder. read more

Came to Simply Fondue for an early Valentine's Day celebration. Located in downtown Livermore, Simply Fondue is well... simply fondue! Cheese, chocolate, even meat fondue is available for enjoyment. I was initially intrigued by the Fondue Feast, although I still don't 100% understand how it works. Is only the meat portion AYCE? It's also pretty pricey at around $77 per person. I did the mental math to find we would not be able to eat enough to justify the cost that night. The inside is very romantic: dark, dim lights and private booths. It's also kind of loud too. We ended up ordering: Cobb salad - split for 2 - this was tasty but we wished we ordered separate salads because the split was kind of small for us. Spicy pepper jack cheese fondue for 2 - this was A LOT of cheese and we realized we were already getting full. The cheese is spicy-fied using hot sauce (I think Frank's?) I thought it was going to use pepper jack cheese. At least you get to modify the amount of spice used. So we kept it pretty mild for the sake of SO's spice tolerance. Snickerfondoodle chocolate fondue for 1 - the taste of this fondue is reminiscent of a cinnamon roll or horchata with the white chocolate and cinnamon. It went really well with the dipping items (bananas, strawberries, funnel cake sticks, rice krispies, etc.). The service was great. Our questions were answered regarding the portion sizes, and our waters always refilled. Overall, it was a special occasion meal and I wouldn't mind returning on a well-empty stomach to try their Fondue Feast one day! read more

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Wonderful experience! It's super fun. Wish the cheese fondue had richer flavor, and I'd prob skip the entrees next time. The potstickers/dumplings were so good! Tune, so so . Our server Isabella was the best ever!! So sweet, attentive , and accommodating with our large group. She made the night super awesome with her good vibes. Cheers! read more

Simply Fondue - Fondue Near Me - Livermore, California

It was a good experience as this was our first, but there were a few hiccups. Salad - seems a bit smaller than normal salad starter serving. It looked more like a side salad that should've been free. Cheese Fondue - We got the Italian Fontina and Spicy Pepper Jack. Both were good! The meat entreés - We got Korean Korean Style Beef, Spicy Pepper Beef and Lemon Pepper Chicken. They were just ok. None had the wow factor like we get at KBBQs. Butternut Squash Ravioli - This was a bad choice. We just didnt like it. Not sure if it's because we heated them over the pan with butter and rosemary along with the meats or they just didnt taste good. Sesame Ahi Tuna - It was good but would've been better if soy sauce was available. Cast Iron Grill - Not really liking this experience for an actual dinner for 4. The pan is just too small for 4 people. There were long waits in between bites. Chocolate Fondue (Chocolate Confusion) - Good but I think we chose the wrong one or our fault our table couldn't decide between white chocolate and milk chocolate while we definitely didnt want two separate fondues. Service 5/5 - our server was great. He offered good recommendations and was really attentive and helpful. Seating- The chairs were dated, worn out and uncomfortable. Overall - Still ok for a first visit. Amidst mishaps, we're glad to have tried. But no, I'm not coming back for a dinner again. read more

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We came on a Wednesday so we got to choose which daily special to partake. We chose the Tuesday special, for a bundle of salad, cheese fondue, and chocolate fondue. Mine were strawberry/spinach salad, Swiss fondue, and raspberry dark chocolate fondue. Overall a really great meal with good service too. The salads are a good size and pretty filling on their own. By the time dessert rolled around we were both full! We asked for additional fruit with dessert. read more

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We always, always, always have a great experience here. Danielle is usually our server in the bar area. We absolutely love her. Flights are always a good choice to try 6 martinis. Pepper Jack is our favorite cheese choice for over 10 years. read more

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We absolutely love this place. It was my partner's first time coming, and overall it was a great experience from start to finish. The food was excellent and there was a lot of variety available that day, which we really enjoyed. What stood out the most was the atmosphere and service -- we didn't feel rushed at all, and we genuinely felt welcomed the entire time. Even though it rained heavily that day, it still ended up being a great outing. We spent about $200 and it felt completely worth it for the experience, the service, and the quality of the food. Also, a special shoutout to the staff for being so accommodating -- we needed to step out briefly about 15 minutes after arriving, and they were gracious and understanding about it. Overall, great hospitality and we truly appreciate it. We'll definitely be back. read more

An exquisite four-course Valentine's Day experience at Simply Fondue with Kale, our fine dining server. Each course was thoughtfully curated and beautifully presented, culminating in a dessert so divine that we reserved the very same restaurant and server for my daughter's 17th birthday dinner next month before we'd even finished the final bite! The cuisine was nothing short of phenomenal, and the warmth, poise, and impeccable execution by the entire team elevated the evening into a truly memorable celebration. We sincerely enjoyed the special all inclusive menu for Valentine's Day! Thank you to Simply Fondue! read more

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Simply Fondue is incredible. Absolutely one of our favorite places to splurge and eat like kings. I highly recommend ordering the feast if you are with 2-4 people. Pretty much all you can eat, amazing food. The quality of the food is par none and you leave completely stuffed. The cheese is insanely good and the chocolate is insane as well. The staff is super knowledgeable, friendly, and well trained. The seating is great, great lighting, and perfect temp inside. We generally go to Simply Fondue about twice per year and it never lets us down. I'd give 6 stars if I could. read more

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I was part of a party of nine, for a Birthday dinner. We were seated at a booth in a room. The booth was a bit crowded, so if you are going with a larger party, ask for a table. We started with a really good salad, and from there we were served 2 different cheeses in the crock with different breads and veggies. It was delicious. After that we had meats and a few veggies that we put into hot oil and a cast iron skillet. That part was difficult with a larger party and if I did it again, I would skip the meat and just do the cheese and move onto the absolutely amazing chocolate fondue! Now that's the best part! Omg! So good! Even if you just go in for the chocolate fondue and cocktails, you won't be disappointed. read more

Simply Fondue - This is the cheese fondue. One is pepper jack and the other is the beer bacon cheddar. Both were Really good - Fondue Near Me - Livermore, California

We came here as a party of 6 on a Sunday evening and ordered the Fondue Feast. At $77 per person I was honestly pretty disappointed. I felt like each course was lackluster. We were sat way in the back and service was extremely sparse. Starting with the salads, they were very standard and nothing to write home about. Wouldn't have ordered if we didn't do the AYCE. Next, the cheese fondues -- we had the Whiskey Cheddar and Italian Fontina. The breads were not warm and the quality of raw veggies seemed extremely mediocre. For the entrees, (I tried the Korean Beef, Six Pepper Beef, & Garlic Chicken) the proteins were seasoned heavily and very salty. Sauces were all salty too. The only one I would recommend was the Korean beef. The pieces of meat were cut thick so cooking times were long -- I would've preferred more pieces sliced thinner. The chocolates were fun, the server lit the chocolates so we could flambé our marshmallows. Other than that the dessert plate felt cold and stale. We all only did one round of each so maybe the a la carte would have been a better option. I think this place would better accommodate small parties of 2 or 4. At 6 people we were constantly reaching across each other's plates to get to the other fondue pot across the table. It became such a hassle that you were pretty much committed to the flavor that ended up being placed in front of you. Finally, the cocktails. A few people at the table ordered cocktails and none of them had a garnish, rim, or anything! At $17+ per drink I expected it to at least have a little something. The drink was not good either. The bill ended up being $600+. Maybe I will try it again further down the line, but in its current state it is not worth the price tag. read more

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This was a great place to meet up with friends, have drinks & share some great food. When you first walk in you'll smell all the cooking taking place at each table. Service was on point, given our party had not arrived we went to the bar for starters drinks. This was the only disappointing experience; I sent back 2 mix cocktails, one was too strong on the syrup, the other the sweetness & rum were off. Even when the rest of our group arrived, the gals also sent back their cocktails different drinks tasting about the same. Dear bartender your mixing needs some assistance; the flavor, consistency, ratio of alcohol to mix needs improvement. Onto the foods: there was salads all around; next the fondue - you have about 8 choices to pick from for your fondue sauce that come with veggies & bread for your dipping pleasure. Then prepare for the main course - you get to choose from about 4 different options within each option are about 4 selections, so 4 types of chicken, beef, fish & vegetarian - let the cooking begin. And depending which meal you pick, you can request more of the protein! Let's not forget dessert: fondue chocolate in so many ways, milk or dark chocolate with or without crunches, you pick - they bring fruits, strawberries, blueberries, bananas, bits of cake, angel food, chocolate, rice crispy treat bites - you dip away. Oh my goodness, it was just screaming goodness all around. Shall return! This was great fun. Last note to the Thursday night bartender - taste the drinks you're serving via a straw so you know what you're sending out. No pics, too busy enjoying the moment. read more

Had drinks in the bar for my birthday. They have an extensive martini menus. The bartender was Joey. He was amazing. I ordered a peanut butter cup martini. Delicious. Also had an espresso martini. Both drinks were the best I've ever had. Joey then brought me a birthday martini. With a candle. My friends sang happy birthday. Really nice atmosphere and services. I highly recommend this place for a celebration. read more

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I've been here twice but I honestly should only have been once. The first time, I was excited because I had never tried fondue. First of all, just get the fondue. Don't do the entree - it wasn't worth it. The cheese fondue was pretty alright but I felt like it was very mid. I went back the second time because they had a vegan option and my cousin is vegan so we wanted to try it out. It wasn't very good and although the waitress claimed the dessert had vegan options, the things to dip in the chocolate wasn't very vegan friendly - so she either didn't know the menu well or doesn't know what vegan means. The ambiance is like what I think the mid-west thinks was cool to Californians in the 90s. read more

We dined at Simply Fondue for a friend's birthday, and there were eight of us. First - the drinks are amazing! I had a pineapple champs type beverage. The bartender did a great job. We were seated in a large round booth in the back, which also included two chairs at the open part of the round booth. I never expected that this dining experience would take four hours! The server was slow to attend to us and there was a long wait in between courses, even when she would check on us to see if we needed anything. The salads were amazing, as was the cheese fondue. When it came time for the Entree, it is really hard to do with eight people. Our table ordered one frying pan and one pot of cooking oil. The way the burners are set up on the table, it was hard to reach the oil pot from one side of the table, and the server rushed through instructions on how to cook our Entree. I had to ask her a couple of times to repeat what she said. It would be super helpful to have cards on the table, to explain how to cook them meat. The chocolate fondue at the end was the bomb! If we ever come back to this place, it will definitely be just the two of us, and we would only order cheese and chocolate fondue. For the price they charge, I would expect better service and a better experience. read more

I chose Simply Fondue for my family Birthday celebration. We had previously been for a Granddaughters Birthday...and I knew both young women loved it. Also, they are well prepared to handle our Gluten Free granddaughters needs. It was such fun...yummy cheese and dessert course. Great Mocktails, and Cocktails added to the festivities. Our server was very personable...a good time was had by all. read more

We came here for date night last Saturday and made a reservation for 8:00 pm via Open Table. It was our first time ever having fondue and we were pretty excited. We were able to get seated right away. We waited for a bit and no waiter was coming to our table, so we decided to set a timer to see how long it'd take for a waiter to come. Twenty minutes later, our waiter came, and explained that there was a slight miscommunication and felt awful. We acknowledged it and asked for menu recommendations. The manager came by a few minutes later to apologize for the mishap, which we totally appreciated. We settled for the whiskey cheddar fondue, which came with an assortment of bread and raw vegetables. It was really good. We wanted some protein of course, so we got the roasted garlic chicken, six pepper beef, and the tequila lime mahi mahi. It came with six different sauces, which included yogurt curry, chimichurri, honey mustard, teriyaki, bbq, and dill. I found the beef kinda salty and downed a whole bunch of water afterwards. For dessert, we got the campfire special and raspberry chocolate. It came with a lot of fruit and giant marshmallows we used for dipping. This was really enjoyable and delicious! After receiving the bill, we noticed that dessert was covered, most likely due to the slight miscommunication in the beginning. Overall, this experience was interesting, and I probably will give this place another chance to try their other items. read more

Quite tasty fondue place with a large food menu and a HUGE cocktail menu (especially "martinis"). The price was a little high, but the portions were quite big and the food was decent quality. The salad and meats for the main course were good, but not amazing. The real stars of the show, unsurprisingly, were the cheese and chocolate fondues. So flavorful and a lot of great things to dip in both. The cocktails were also tasty. Solid service. Definitely going to visit here again for another special occasion (and probably going to only get drinks, cheese, and chocolate!). read more

I went there with my whole family during busy hours. But they are able to fit by the bar table where we can eat the similar food. That worked for us. Overall, the experience was good. read more

Been here a handful of times and each time never disappointed. My husband and I always get the Martini flight along with whatever cheese and sides we decide on for the night. Service is always great here! Definitely recommend. read more

Simply Fondue - Martini flight (the flavors always change) :) - Fondue Near Me - Livermore, California

Standout service and food, but only for certain things. The cheese fondue appetizers and chocolate desserts are a must. The entrees may not be needed. It seems over priced + you can survive on appetizers and desserts. The team does a great job at explaining all your options and the food tastes really fresh. Great for a fancy night off. read more

Never been to a Fondue place so it's hard to provide a good perspective. However I'll say service was fantastic (thank you Brandon), food was good and the experience was fun. Food was a bit salty for our preference but that's just a footnote more than a knock. Dessert was the highlight for me. Ambiance was appropriate and the greeter sat us at a nice quiet booth as we requested. Thanks! Overall had a great time, and enjoyed the food. read more

I ordered the Italian Fondue along with the Rocky Road Chocolate Fondue, and both were really good. It was a unique and enjoyable experience. read more

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For a night cap, the Mrs wanted to try their martinis. Luckily for her they have a new Six Flight Mini Martini, Sour Skittles, Razzmopolitan, Carmel Appletini, Pineapple Upside Down, Blue Crush and Chocolate Mint which did not disappoint! Shout out to the bartenders Melissa and Austin read more

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Simply Fondue serves a whole lot more than just fondue but if fondue is what you're craving for, you should simply order fondue. Otherwise, your stomach will not have room for what you came for! In the name, you've guessed it! Fondue is the spotlight. That includes cheese and chocolate fondue. But what you don't know without looking at the menu is that they also serve delicious salads and meat and vegetable options to be cooked on the grill at your table. And if you're really hungry, you may even consider the Fondue Feast, an all you can eat meal where you simply continue requesting meats and vegetables from the menu to be cooked at your table. To clarify, it's just the grill items that are endless, not the cheese nor the chocolate. Yes, bummer, but we found that the cheese and chocolate portions were plenty enough for two to share. And if you do get the feast on Sunday or Wednesday, kids under 12 will eat free (although it seemed there is some high turnover during the summer so we had to confirm with the server and manager to be sure the deal was still valid). Alongside their family fondue Sundays and wildcard Wednesdays, they have daily specials posted on their website. As fondue isn't cheap, these discounts definitely make a difference! We came here on a Sunday and was able to take advantage of their fondue feast special. Perusing the menu, we were able to select the cheese fondue (there are a few variations to choose from but we ended up taking our server's recommendation and ordered the traditional Swiss chalet), salads, and grill items. What was surprising is that they cook the cheese fondue in front of you and serve you a platter of vegetables and bread to be dipped in your cheese. Take your time with the cheese but don't take too long or else your dinner service may end up taking a while as they don't serve the next course until you're completely done. The grill entree items (mainly the meats for me) were overwhelmingly filling but extremely flavorful. There is a variety of meats to choose from but do pace yourself. We primarily ordered the beef and pork items and each morsel was succulent to bite through. They cooked relatively quickly and also filled our stomached relatively quickly. After you're through with the entree dishes, be ready to be say goodbye to protein and say hello to dessert. In comes the pot of chocolate (you can pick the flavor/blend) with a platter of fruits, marshmallows, and baked goods. Prior to dipping the chocolate, they'll light up some alcohol to allow you to roast your marshmallows. Take care as to not burn them! You've made it through the whole service and you'll be stuffed! Being located in downtown, take a nice stroll down to the fountain and burn off some of those heavy calories. Parking is on the street but if you are willing to walk a block or two, you'll find plenty of spots. It does get busy during peak times but evenings are typically quiet. Overall, Simply Fondue does fondue really well and the staff provide a great dining experience. The quality of the meats are decent and with the specials, the meal does seem fairly priced and if not, just slightly higher than other sit downs. If you haven't had a chance to dip your snacks in cheese or chocolate, consider coming here to give it a try! read more

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This place is awesome! The food is really good and the service has been great! The martini tastings are a plus! A bit pricey!

Ashish was hands-down the best server we've had in years. Charismatic, fun, and full of energy, he brought such a positive vibe to our entire dining experience. He was incredibly helpful, attentive without being overbearing, and seemed to genuinely enjoy making sure we were having a great time. Since the hospitality industry took a hit post-COVID, it's been rare to come across someone who delivers this level of exceptional service--but Ashish blew us away. He truly went above and beyond. We left not only raving about the food, but also about him. Ashish is a gem, and we hope to see him again soon! read more

We absolutely love the unlimited 3 course feast. This has always been a family favorite. Great service, amazing food options, and a cozy environment. read more

My wife & I came in for our wedding anniversary. We let our waiter (Ashish) know it was our first time in a Fondue restaurant to which he went above and beyond to make sure our first time / wedding anniversary was a great night! He walked us through the menu, customer favorites, his favorites, drinks, what to expect, the entire night he provided phenomenal customer service. Once desert came he even served us complimentary champagne with a slice of cheesecake! Overall it was a wonderful restaurant, we had a great experience at Simply Fondue read more

Simply Fondue - Champagne, cheesecake, and one mocktail style champagne. - Fondue Near Me - Livermore, California

Simply Fondue was so yummy! I tried this restaurant for the first time today and I am looking forward to returning. I typically dine at the Matterhorn Restaurant in San Francisco for fondue, but they now charge $45.00 per person. So, I couldn't believe that Simply Fondue only charges $17.00 per person. The portions are smaller, but perfect for a solo diner such as myself. Anyway, I ordered the Swiss Chalet for the main course followed by the Reese's Peanut Butter Chocolate fondue for dessert. They were both so delicious. The server was great and refilled my dessert tray. However, there was plenty of bread and vegetables for the cheese fondue. The server was nice and refilled my soda throughout the meal. It's a great place and not pretentious at all. I will be back for sure. read more

What a fun evening! Our server, Kale, was fantastic, the interactive meal was fun and entertaining, and the food was excellent from start to finish. It's a bit pricey, but you do get all you can eat, so a lot of food with the experience. Highly recommend for a fun night out, but it is designed to be a couple hours, so go there with that in mind. read more

I wanted to take my boyfriend out for a nice night together and I always wanted to give him a fondue experience. The only time I had this for myself was at the Melting Pot in Sacramento. Looking up online, I found this place relatively nearby and wanted to give it a shot. I made a reservation online, so it was rather simple for us to be seated right away. Parking is abysmal though, so I recommend parking in the nearby parking structure and walking over. Once seated, we looked over the menu and chose the Fondue Feast, to be able to experience the entire experience of a fondue here. Our server was very helpful and explained to us how everything works here. Once that was settled, we chose our options and waited for our meal. Gorgonzola Field Greens: A simple salad that was flavorful and packed a lot of greens. The sauce was delicate and acidic, and I thoroughly enjoyed it as a starter. Whiskey Bourbon Cheddar: My boyfriend decided on this cheese and it was very flavorful and pungent, even for a cheddar. The assorted vegetables and breads were a nice dipper to taste the cheese. It was gooey and the bacon helped bring a lot of the saltiness to my palette. Overall, the cheese I say was pleasant. Fondue Grill: Now this was not something I expected. Back at the other fondue place, we dipped the meat into our cheese, but here, we were cooking it like Korean bbq. It was a bit of a surprise when it came to us, but I enjoyed cooking, so we threw a few pieces of our meats into the grill and continued cooking. For an overall flavor experience, I really loved the chicken and the beef, especially the lemon pepper chicken. That one was the most flavorful and I recommend that one. The seafood was nothing special to me. Dark Raspberry: This was a very rich and smooth fondue. Starting with a fire is a lot of fun for our campfire marshmallows. The fruits and rice crispy treats were also great to dip. Honestly, the dessert was my favorite part of this entire meal. Overall, I can see myself coming here again and trying some stuff again, especially the dessert. read more

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Really good beer! I am a fan of hazy sand theirs comes through. They did a great job in their "industrial space" giving us a place to sit and visit. TVs for sports and truck for food. (Albeit over priced the trucks have been pretty high quality food). read more

Shoutout to Kale for the amazing service! Customer service was 100%. He was super attentive, friendly, and made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. He stayed on top of everything, explained the menu clearly, and made sure we had everything we needed. Definitely one of the best servers I've had. Ask for Kale if you come here -- he'll take great care of you! read more

Chloe D and Austin the bus boy did an amazing job providing service to us today We were very pleased and we would come back just for Chloe and Austin to be our servers again. The customer service was excellent and they are very helping and very understanding and providing 10 out of 10 service. Chloe did not pressure us took our time and we were very appreciated for her service. Austin cleans the tables real fast and in a friendly manner. read more

My family comes once a year to celebrate a birthday and we enjoy the experience a lot, despite the prices that seem to keep going up every time we visit. We started with a classic caesar, which was good. For the cheese fondues we got 3 servings of the traditional swiss chalet and 3 of the loaded whiskey cheddar, for the 4 of us. They make the cheese fondues in front of you at your table and give you a bowl of breads and a bowl of fruits and veggies. It was our first time getting the swiss chalet and the whiskey cheddar is a favorite, but it turns out we were split 2 and 2 on the cheese we liked the most. The swiss chalet had a more mild flavor compared to the cheddar, but the cheddar also had the added bacon and chives. We then opted for the fondue grill for our entree cooking style and got the Korean style beef, bacon wrapped beef, six pepper beef, roasted garlic chicken, and the smoked mozzarella ravioli. Our favorites were the bacon wrapped beef and the roasted garlic chicken. We weren't huge fans of the ravioli, it got crispy on the grill, but wasn't quite hitting the mark for us compared to the meats. They also have a some veggies to roast. The other two meats were alright, the Korean beef was a bit sweet and the six pepper beef didn't have a ton of flavor. (Not part of this visit, but from another time: we got the campfire milk chocolate fondue for dessert. I love the roasting marshmallow part. It comes with a side of assorted desserts to dip into the chocolate and we really liked it to finish off our meal.) Our waitress was super attentive and gave us a refresher on the menu when we told her we hadn't been in a while. She gave us lots of herbed butter, which was helpful to keep the smoking down on the grill. Since we had a birthday, she brought out a birthday drink with a candle. We appreciated that she asked whether we wanted it alcoholic or non alcoholic, I feel like it never hurts to ask. Overall we really enjoy the fondue experience and cooking on the grill. This is more of a special occasion place for us, but a great place to experience fondue in a restaurant. The restaurant vibe does match a nice evening out. I recommend coming if you've never had it before, but beware of the prices and that you may not be full in the end depending on how much you end up ordering. The cheese portions are fairly small, despite the unlimited bread/fruits and veggies. We enjoyed the fondue part more than the entree part. I also recommend keeping in mind to make a reservation early. It gets pretty crowded, especially since they're only open in the evenings. read more

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Our go-to fondue place when family is in town. Service and food is great. They have tables that fit our large party of 8. The atmosphere is darker and makes you feel more intimate and separated from others. Parking can be a pain because it's downtown. I'd suggest making a reservation. I'm not sure if they even take walk-ins. It does get a bit pricey, but we have never been disappointed when we come. Their chimichurri is our favorite. read more

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My sis and I were the Livermore's first paying customers on their soft open. We had such a great time there we made it a point to come annually. We would either celebrate our birthdays or the holidays here. We love the food, the drinks and most of all the chocolate desserts!!!! It has been years since after Covid we returned, but so happy it is still here. I'm sure the manager probably remembers us This is the only place we come back to every year. read more

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The food and the service was excellent. Melissa and Danielle did a great job of taking care of us.