We finally made it to Tellawi Lounge and loved it! The owner Sam and his daughter Paradise were so…read morenice and hospitable. We ordered the chicken skewers and hummus and they were fresh and delish! The drinks were amazing and we had a great time trying the breakfast shot!

Wonderful service, tasty food and drinks. A bit quiet but it's a hidden gem. Def a see this…read morebecoming my new favorite spot!

Extremely extremely disappointed looked online looking for a place that had steak sandwiches or…read moreribs found this place online it said steak sandwiches were $11. I called and ordered two and an order of jalapeño poppers. I get there to pick it up. The young lady behind the bar says it's $48 that's excuse me $48. How does two sandwiches for $11 and an order of jalapeño poppers come up to 50 bucks and I showed her online what but it said on your guises online thing $11 for the sandwiches because all that's an old man she was $48 so the service was terrible. She was rude. I already posted on Facebook for people to be aware. I will never come back and to top it off. The food wasn't all that good solid. If your prices have changed, you should change them online. Also, there is a law against price gouging like this I don't expect a response, but just let everybody know beware.

6/20/23 I called on…read moreto get lunch. The worker was very kind and happy to give recommendations. Recommended the Philly cheese steak sandwich and said it's popular and she really like it too! Winner! Ordered it with no mayo, and a side salad with Italian dressing on the side. She said it would be ready in 15 minutes. I went on to get it shortly later. Greeted by a kind worker and order was ready. Abs brought to me. Paid for thw order and wished a good day! Very nice bar! Hidden little gem. Seriously though. It took a bit to find. You wouldn't know it's back there. Right, very end corner of the lot. Lunchtime! The sandwich is large. Already split in half. I had half and it was really good! Nice, spicy kick from the pepper jack cheese. Fresh bread, tomato and tasty Philly steak. The side salad was good. Fresh tomatoes, cheese and lettuce. Definitely missing something crunchy, like croutons, but still good! Good service and lunch! Recommended!

The Modernist is a great craft cocktail spot in downtown Fresno in the brewery district, right next…read moreto Tioga-Sequoia Brewing. Parking is exactly what you'd expect for downtown, so just make sure you lock your car and don't leave anything visible. We went around 5 PM on a Thursday. It started fairly quiet and gradually got busier throughout the evening, but it never felt overcrowded. They do have a rule that if there's a waitlist, your time may be limited to about two hours so they can seat other guests, which is reasonable for a place like this. The drinks were fantastic. I honestly didn't have a bad drink all night. They offer cold drinks, room temperature drinks, hot drinks, and just about every type of spirit you can think of. The cocktails are very creative, and the bartenders will actually warn you ahead of time if a drink has flavors they think you might not like, which I appreciated. The bartenders were excellent and really knew what they were doing. We had a spicy margarita, mojito, whiskey smash, an ube cocktail, and a few others, and all of them were great. Prices were fair for the quality, creativity, and overall experience. Not cheap, but definitely not overpriced either. One thing I really respected was that they had Narcan and fentanyl test strips available on-site. You don't see that often, and it shows they actually care about people's safety. If you're looking for craft cocktails in Fresno, this place is definitely worth visiting. I'll definitely be coming back.

Had been wanting to try this place and the vibe there was so chill and vibrant…read more My bartender name was Kennedy. She can create just about any drink you have in mind! She can do any spirit or flavor I'm craving and she mixes it all together and exceeds every flavor and spirit on every level!! By far best drinks I've had in Fresno in a long time and I will keep coming back just to see her and have more of her delicious drinks! Thank you for making my first time there such a great time.Request Kennedy yall!!

Found another Central Valley gem! If you're ever in Madera,…read moredo yourself a favor and check out The Vineyard! They serve up dishes made fresh with quality, mostly locally grown ingredients -- and it shows! Tried their lamb shank and OH BOY... fall-off-the-bone tender, juicy, and bursting with flavor. You can literally taste the freshness. #CentralValleyEats #FoodieFind #MaderaEats #SupportLocal #FarmToFork #HiddenGem #FreshAndTasty #TheVineyardMadera #FoodieAdventure Meat lovers, don't sleep on this one! Tender, juicy, unforgettable. Bonus: Cozy vibes and friendly service -- what more could you ask for? 10/10 would go back! Forks up!

Service is generally quite good. The ambiance is okay. The restaurant is dark, old, and lacks a…read morecertain decorum. The bar is light, well stomached, and feels cozier. Lunchtime is my favorite time at this restaurant. The food selections are great. Dinner is not as good as I had hoped. The desserts are lacking in visual presentation.

I used to hang out here when I worked at KUBB-FM across the street...at that time. The bartenders…read moremade strong drinks at a good price. Plus, the locals were always...interesting.

I will do great reviews when I know it shots be, however it did say it closes at 1 am, my friends…read moreand I go in a few minutes after midnight. No one was there and we were going to celebrate, the rude bartender says, unless you're spending over $100 cash sure. I let him know we were a group of 4 and ready to spend cash, after he chose to be so rude and made a remark saying "we are closing and you guys decide to come". We decided to leave, he was extremely rude. The ambiance was dead. Too bad for the person because he would've got tipped out great! The person this past Sunday nigh on 3/2 after midnight sucks, and he was extremely rude.

Wow! So much fun, open Wed through Sat unless there is a private event. I got an email and maybe…read morehalf of Fresno did too? but last Friday it was so much fun. The best drinks at the least expensive Happy Hour prices from 5-7pm, and then music or a DJ starts up. Many people drop in to grab a drink and go on to an event space at Pardini's. Others of us were there after work for a Happy Hour Drink and I can imagine, this place might get fun and loud later at night.

We stopped into The Red Room at Pardini's for drinks while waiting for our reservation at The Annex…read moreKitchen, and it ended up being a great find. It feels like a bit of a hidden gem. The space has a fun, lounge style vibe, and we really liked that they rotate different themes, which gives it some personality. The craft cocktails were well done, and it is a great place to sit and enjoy a drink before heading somewhere else. We will definitely plan to arrive early for our next reservation at Annex Kitchen just so we can stop in here for a couple of drinks first.

THE BEST BIRTHDAY DINNER!!! Service, Vibes, Food, Drinks, Emotion, LOVE...everything in one lol…read more A special shoutout to Christian and Jordan! They were both super knowledgeable and made us feel extremely welcome. They even had a special printed menu for our table with a birthday message that made it that more special. They truly exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend this place to everyone and I will be back any chance I get. One last thing....the Oyster with a fennel, apple, vinegar idk what changed my life. I am an oyster fan now, but just these lol TYSM!

I have been lucky enough to enjoy quite a few fancy, Michelin-starred meals over the years, but it…read moreis rare to find an experience that you just know you will be savoring for years to come. That is exactly what happened during my recent dinner at Elderberry House. I visited with a group of four, and between us, we had two gluten-free diners and one vegetarian. After a quick heads-up the day before, the restaurant handled our needs with total ease. We went for the five-course tasting menu, and it was incredible from start to finish. We kicked things off with one of the best oysters I have ever had, followed by a beautiful tuna presentation. The kitchen even looked out for our gluten-free friends with a special version of their herbal-butter focaccia that was actually delicious. By the time the main courses arrived, I honestly could not decide if I liked my beef or my friend's snap pea risotto better; every single bite was pure perfection. The cocktails were another high point. My first drink was great, but after chatting with our server, Jordan, I decided to try the Last Word. It featured that hard-to-find green chartreuse, and I am a little annoyed to report that I have a new favorite cocktail that requires such a rare ingredient. The service is what really made the night so special. Jordan was so charismatic and helpful, making sure we were perfectly taken care of all evening. He was so good that I almost worried a second visit would not be the same without him, though the rest of the staff quickly put that fear to rest. Abby was so friendly and responsible for a truly unique but perfect-for-the-vibe playlist, and Chris the mixologist even stopped by to geek out about gin and cocktails with us. From the genuine care for our food sensitivities to the clever touch of the iPad check-in hidden in an elegant binder, it was a night for the books. I cannot recommend this place enough and look forward to bringing my family next!

Great Fresno tower experience Everything from the password…read moreto the personal customization of drinks Come here if you want to unplug No phones are allowed but it great to disconnect for a bit

Everyone was nice, the bookshelves were great, the atmosphere was dim and welcoming, and the small…read moredrink menu was creative. That said, I'm not sure why it calls itself a speakeasy. I made a reservation several days in advance and never received a password. The door downstairs was propped open, so that we had to pull it back to confirm it was the locker we were supposed to step through. No one confirmed our reservation upstairs and no password was requested. Our drinks were all tasty, but the cherry old fashioned was over-sweet. What was particularly disappointing about the experience was when I ordered a Black Manhattan for the second round I was told the bartender was new and only making drinks on the limited house menu. My second old fashioned was okay, but I was expecting a higher end experience overall.