This was a fantastic place to start our evening in grass valley. Our drinks were phenomenal and…read moreperfectly balanced. The AHI wontons were the best I've ever tried. It was flavorful and had wonderful sauces to complement the fresh tender tuna. The bartender was fantastic and our service was great. The restaurant is set up a tad eccentric, and we unfortunately were there during sound tests, however, I would come back!

Been here 3 times. Every time the food was excellent. I'm currently sitting on the patio and it's…read moreabsolutely perfect. Highly recommend this place!

Great variety of people! Good drinks, good pool, staff mostly GREAT! Sound system good!read more

Used to be a wonderful, safe and friendly spot! I want to make it clear that I am not reviewing…read morethis way in reflection of the bar itself, or other bartenders. It's a great hangout where "everyone knows your name," however, some people just should not be in a position of "power" if they are going to let their personal life, jealously and insecurities get in the way of their work... I was a regular here for a long time, as well as my husband was, but management has become increasingly unprofessional and, to be frank, unstable. The manager treats this establishment like her personal living room rather than a professional business. She regularly uses her position to settle personal scores, including banning people and '86ing' loyal, high-spending customers based on personal whims and private grudges rather than actual conduct. It is incredibly disappointing to see a local spot run this way. It creates an uncomfortable, toxic atmosphere where the 'vibe' depends entirely on the manager's personal mood or who she is currently upset with outside of work hours. It is lousy business practice and even worse customer service to regularly bait patrons and then use professional standing to retaliate against them. Even after letting an overcharge of around $100 slip until I noticed it and brought it up... The attitude remained. If you aren't in the 'inner circle,' or if she decides she has a personal grievance with you, expect to be treated with hostility. It's a shame because the bar itself is amazing and staffed with fun, great bartenders, but the current leadership is a liability to the business. Has been so and will likely get worse... There are plenty of other establishments in the area where you can spend your money without the high-school-level drama and unprofessionalism. Save yourself the headache and go somewhere that actually values its patrons.

We finished our amazing day with drinks at the Golden era, beautiful building with amazing…read morearchitecture, built in the 1860's and reflected the craftsmanship that went into this beautiful building

Just down the street from The National hotel, we stopped in for a cocktail before dinner. Like the…read moretown, the bar which appears to have been open in some capacity or another since the early 1900s, has the old back bar and a cool tin ceiling. There's some odd art on the wall that doesn't at all match the vibe but don't let that deter you. Bartenders were super friendly. The cocktail list was more extensive and sophisticated than I expected. And while there wasn't live music at the time, there's clearly a stage for music, which I'm sure is fun. Definitely worth a visit when you need a refreshing beverage.

Great food and variety Good atmosphere…read more Great location to shopping and very close to entertainment Great service with good attitude

Service was great. Fast and friendly. Even though was super busy at 9:40 am on a Saturday our party…read moreof 2 was seated within 10 mins. Ambiance is rustic as you are in an old building near downtown but is roomy and clean with lots of seating. Food and drinks: Coffee and iced tea: both good and refills kept coming. Lobster Benedict- 3.5/5. Eggs were overcooked to medium. The hollandaise was spicy but good. Lobster was a little overwhelmed by the sauce and the potatoes needed more crisp and seasoning. Biscuit and sausage gravy with a medium egg- 3.5/5. The egg was perfectly over medium. The biscuit was light and fluffy. The gravy was good but it was ham gravy ...not sausage (just FYI). We would go back and try something different.

Google maps led me astray--located in Holbrook hotel…read more The vibes are nice. Ordered the Violet French 95-delicious Though I wasn't very hungry, ordered the shishito peppers with corn and tortilla (crisps). Idk why I thought it be actually tortilla, not just crisps. I devoured them in case you're wondering. Overall cute spot.

This charming old hotel was beautiful and so comfy! On a wet, rainy day, we went for lunch and were…read moreable to sit near the fireplace. Service was fast and friendly. We ordered some shareable and all were very good. Try the beet salad, the brussel sprouts and truffle fries. All were very good!

Very friendly folks in the bar area! Had the eggplant Parmesan. It was one of the best I've ever…read morehad!

What a great place for a very nice meal in the heart of Grass Valley. Friends took us here and we…read morewere very impressed. The restaurant has a well established old world flavor to it. A bit kitschy in the decor but pleasant, spacious and very nice. The service was extraordinarily friendly, attentive and helpful. We felt like family were waiting on us. As we got menus right away there's a good variety of choices. Since the essence of the restaurant is Maltese I was particularly intrigued as I know nothing of that cuisine. We started with a cup of the soup of the day, a Tuscan bean soup, that was delightful. It was full of beans and fresh vegetables in a hearty soup base. Although a few choices in the salads and sandwiches sounded appealing I instead chose the Lamb Maltese pasta. On a bed of farfalle (bowtie) pasta it comes with lamb pieces and a slightly spicy red sauce. All very delicious and I found it to be a very tasty dish. The only downside was the lamb chunks were not the usual, long and oddly sized, plus very chewy. Overall it didn't really diminish the dish. While we all were quite content and full our server brought out an incredible array of amazing looking desserts that would wow anyone. Unfortunately there just wasn't an appetite left for it. However, I will remember that for next time. I will definitely go back to try other things. This is a wonderful place for a pleasant meal.

I was back in town, so came in for a martini with a friend. Had been in their restaurant, LOLA, for…read morebrunch and geeeezuz service was slowwww. BUT..THE BAR WAS EXCEPTIONAL! Our bartender, LINDSAY, was FABULOUSSSSS! Give her a raise. Best service Ive had in NC IN YEARSSSS

Though I was on a short vacation, I was scheduled to have a business conference call on Monday…read moreafternoon. I was with a family group celebrating a university graduation and we had checked out of our lodging spot, so I was on the hunt for a quiet place to have the call. After checking on a couple of other options, I walked into the National Bar. Success! Not only was it lightly populated at 1:00 on a Monday afternoon, but the atmosphere was oozing historic charm. It was just a pleasant place to be, let alone for what I was trying to accomplish. The bartender served me a tall glass of pineapple juice, which was delicious. I sat at a table in the larger part of the bar area and was getting connected to my call. At the last minute the client postponed so my careful planning to find the right spot was for naught. However, I enjoyed sipping my juice and soaking up the ambiance of the space. Dear Hubby ended up wandering in and finding me and we both sat for a spell I was able to check my email and catch up on anything immediate, which thankfully was minimal. It was a great place to take a break from wandering Broad Street, while still absorbing the charm of Nevada City. I'd certainly plan to stop in here again when visiting this special town.

Wild Eye Pub is great. There's nightly entertainment that is always amazing, but even more so we…read morelove sitting in the bar and enjoying the atmosphere. The owner cares deeply about both the pub and her customers, and the wait staff is always attentive and friendly. Super nice all around. The FOOD is way better than we expected for a pub. Everything we've tried is delicious--but I particularly have to recommend the bread putting. It's PHENOMENAL. This is definitely a low key, fun, local spot. Unassuming, no pretentiousness, great spot to grab a bit to eat and a few drinks.

ZERO stars actually. We went to a special event tonight and couldn't have been more disappointed in…read morethe service and food quality. After our table mates were served we sat for almost 45 minutes before we were notified they lost our order AND the special we order had sold out. Yet, even after they told us they were out of chicken they continued to serve the special to the table next to us. After we selected something else from the menu another 20 minutes passed before we were served. The CA Cobb salad was about as big as a side plate and hardly any chicken and the hamburger was overcooked and WAY over seasoned. 2 hours from walking in the door to getting served. They tried to make amends by comping our meal..I understand restaurants can run out of food but when you "run out" you serve the people who put their order in 30 minutes before the latecomers are served. The event was good but there is EXTREMELY limited parking. The interior was hot as it didn't seem like the AC was working at first. Bottom line- it's nice to support small businesses but this one needs some serious schooling in restaurant management.