What an awesome place. Great food, great ambience, great vibe, cool service, killer drink menu,…read moreeclectic and well curated wine list. Only problem is you gotta drive to get there, and drive to get home: otherwise I would have sampled more cocktails! A California gem, worthy of Huell Howser.

The interior looks really cool and spacious but the table space is very cramped, especially for…read moretables of 2. It also is very stuffy inside. It takes awhile for the server to come assist you, especially ordering drinks. Half our table got drinks and finished before the other got to order. The drinks took awhile to come out and came at different times and were inconsistent with taste and garnish. They never collected any empty glasses when they came with new drinks. So our table was cluttered. This is not good when your table is already cramped. When we were ordering the food the server kept trying to pressure us to order more (either two of the same dish or more food). Unfortunately we listened and got two of the mussel with fries. The assembly of this dish was not great. They put a glob of mayo on top of the mussels...then fries under with a TON of not so great broth. The fries get sooooo soggy and dipping it becomes a nightmare when you start eating the mussels. The mussels also weren't that great. It wasn't necessarily fishy but almost tasted old or left out. I would not recommend this dish. The Brussels sprouts were horrendous and EXTREMELY salty. It was drenched in this buffalo tasting vinaigrette. The entire party hated this. As for the chicken, it was alright. The hot sauce wasn't great so I ate it alone. The biscuit was tough and hard to rip apart. It didn't have that flakey texture. The slaw was a miss from just looking at it. My favorite thing out of it all was the Mac and cheese. Not dry, had good amount of salt. Oh, and if you want to order the side of carrots, I'm not sure 2 slices is worth the amount they charge. The menu is also limited compared to what was offered before.

Excellent service! Great drinks!! Such a cool place to visit! Very eclectic lots of history and…read moretaxidermy to look at

A memorable meal and establishment (in a good way). Almost defies description but will try with…read morehelp from a musical ditty from my youth "Its creepy and it's spooky Mysterious and kooky Its altogether ooky The Warehouse Cafe Their place is a museum When customers come to see 'em It really is a scream 'em The Warehouse Cafe!" (This is where you the reader involuntarily snap your fingers) Yes, the decor is quirky and fun and worthy of exploring fully. The food is very pub fare with a great Prime rib special on Fridays and Saturdays. The wyfe had the prime rib and found it a bit grisly but tasted good even having to spit out bits on gristle onto her plate. I had the Steak Sandwich. Was very tasty including all the grease that dribbled down my chin. I was told it was made from leftover prime rib and one could tell it was a higher quality meat. And the 200+ beers is wonderful, all reasonably priced which was great in an era when many places are starting to price their beers $10+. I will want to the cocktails. Interestingly the bar is very high making the patrons look very short and/or heads on a long board. Did I mention the ooky vibe? Adding to the experience is the drive to get there. Lots of very windy roads with drop offs and spooky trees (did they plan that?). I found the staff incredibly friendly and helpful which contrasted to some of the reviews citing rude and vulgar behavior. Perhaps that is something I could have asked for that would underscore the true dive experience. The town is cool and quirky too. Definitely worth a look

Simple yet very cool. Staff is very friendly and the place is cozy in its own way. One of the best…read moreplaces in the bay Area.

My husband found this place while we were on our anniversary getaway. After dinner, we wanted to…read morestop by a bar and we love speakeasy bars! It was so funny because we saw The Office storefront and thought it was a different place, so we went through the hallway from the back where the "secret" entrance was. You can choose to sit at the speakeasy-designed area where there are no windows, or there is another area where you can people-watch. It was surprisingly not as busy, but also it was only 8PM. Our bartender was so friendly and told us we should try the food, but we were too stuffed from our dinner. We decided just to have a quick drink and head out. I ordered a Strawberry Smash and the hubby got a Tropical Sunset. My drink was really delicious and huge. We only stayed for a drink because we were tired, but I would love to return when I'm back in the area.

This place is the home for cocktails galore!! Imagine it, they have it! If not, they will imagine…read moreit with you and they make it come true. They have good selection of drinks hoping they will surprise you. Service = bar-tendering. They hire high caliber bartenders from all over the place. So you are sure your cocktail will be excellent! Ambiance? It's Martinez, nothing lounge-y here where you sit on a comfy chair. Place is designed more for company and good conversations.

Apparently Martinez is a ghost town after 10pm on Fridays. We ended up here this past weekend and…read morewere pleasantly surprised. The bar is connected to a coffeehouse and is located in the back, a very small area, but there was enough space and seating for the handful of visitors on this quiet evening. A clean and inviting setting with simple decor. Staff was friendly and helpful. We had the Tom Collins and Belixir and agreed that the cocktails here are pretty good. This cool and casual spot was perfect for spending time with family and friends after celebrating a birthday at a nearby venue.

This food is maybe 2.5 stars. The food is not that good people. It's just ok. At the price there…read moreare way better places around. The restaurant is nice and the view is great. Service is good. Friendly folks get 4 stars. The other problem is the flies. Inside! Flies all over me! That is unacceptable! Do something about that!

The table setting in is very very nice very streamlined love the tablecloths white and also the…read moreview you can see the bay there felt really relaxed

I am a forever fan! We celebrated my bday here a few months ago & just so happen to be able to…read morecelebrate hers here also. Greeted w/a smile & welcomed right on in. EVERYTHING was absolutely delicious! Cocktails 5outta5 Baked Brie 5outta5 Brie, caramelized onions & fig balsamic glaze inside French pastry dough. Unbelievably delicious! Croissant French T. 5outta5 So buttery, flakey & mouth watering. I'm not a French toast fan but I'd eat this any day. Shrimp N Grits 5outta5 Absolute best in The Bay. The cream sherry sauce was so full of seafood flavor. I really appreciated the team singing HBD to the beauty. They made her day! Hurry #GoTaste&See

Great intimate restaurant in downtown Benicia, perfect for date night. All of the staff were so…read morewonderful as well. Not a lot of restaurants offer beef wellington on their menu, so that was definitely a huge reason why I wanted to try Baxters out, and it did not disappoint. Perfectly cooked filet mignon at medium rare wrapped in flaky puff pastry and luscious duxelles. While I felt the quantity of roasted veggies and mashed potatoes on the side were not enough to balance out the dish. I also tried the skillet corn bread and the gnocchi with salmon. The pasta dish surprisingly had a generous quantity of salmon throughout the dish and the gnocchi were soft and fluffy.

Finally had a chance to check out Luna Sea lounge last week. Location is perfect ... right around…read morethe corner from Walnut Creek BART but also plenty of street parking. The place was crowded but could still get a table. I got the "Syndicate" ... great blend of sweet and spicy. I planned on trying something else but it was so good I went back to it again. Highly recommend.

Cool bar hiding in plain sight on Pringle. From the sidewalk you would swear they were closed, and…read morethen the door opens and you are somewhere else entirely. Blue neon arches, a huge underwater mural, plush chairs and low tables along the back wall. Worth the detour. Chris was working the bar on his second day and greeted us like a regular. I skipped my usual Manhattan and went with the Smoke Break, bourbon with bitters, smoke and black cherry. He nailed it. That is the one I would order again. Kudos to Chris for making the smoke linger and make the drink taste fantastic. I had this one in Oregon and it was cool but Chris did a better job with his method that really did serious justice to the name. My wife wanted the Cucumber Cooler, but they were out of cucumber. She pivoted to Sauvignon Blanc, and they were out of that too. The wine list runs four whites and four reds, so there is not much room to maneuver if the cocktails are not your thing. Chris read the situation, offered up a Paper Airplane since she wanted something refreshing, and put it on the house. Classic good bartending. It was louder than expected for how few people were in the room. On a Saturday with a DJ, music and dancing, I would guess the volume gets close to a rave. Go Tuesday or Wednesday if you want to hear the person across from you, and you will probably catch them fully stocked. My guess is weekends clean them out. Cocktails run 16 to 18 dollars. There is also a 300 dollar tequila and cognac number called La Maria served in a glass rimmed with gold dust, if you have something to celebrate. Happy hour is Tuesday through Friday, 3 to 5. They are on the ground floor of the Waymark apartments at 121 Pringle Ave with a small patio out front and heaters. Great spot to hang out and talk with friends, and a good pre dinner or post dinner stop rather than a destination for the whole night. When those doors shut you are transported somewhere neat. I would go again.

Redwood Empire Whiskey Bar absolutely delivers--this place is the perfect mix of great whiskey,…read moresolid food, and a really cool, laid-back atmosphere. From the start, the vibe stands out. The space is really spacious with that clean, industrial feel, and it's incredibly comfortable to hang out in. Between the big windows and views into the distillery, it feels elevated without trying too hard. I also did the tour, and it was fantastic. Getting to see the distilling process up close added a whole new layer to the experience and made everything you taste feel more intentional. The whiskey selection is seriously impressive. I went with a tasting flight, which was a great way to explore their lineup--from smooth, approachable pours to more complex, higher-proof options. You can tell a lot of thought goes into both the whiskey and how it's presented. The cocktails were also a highlight. Super well-balanced and not overdone. The Old Fashioned-style drink I had was spot on--clean, strong, and exactly what you want at a whiskey bar. Food-wise, everything hit. The oysters were fresh and paired perfectly with the drinks, and the hot dog + tots combo was simple but done really well--definitely exceeded expectations. Overall, this is one of those places that works for any kind of visit--whether you're diving into a full tasting or just stopping in for a drink. Great space, great whiskey, and an experience I'd absolutely come back for.

Tasting room employee Markus is a shining example of why not everyone is suited for a customer…read moreservice role. I watched him be incredibly rude to multiple customers; yelling at them to get in line, brushing off their questions. My husband and I inquired about a walk-in barrel tasting, and he said he would see about getting us in ONLY if we signed up for the whiskey club under his name. We opted to order drinks from the bar instead. Later he came up to our table and asked loudly "DID YOU FILL OUT MY FORM?", when we said no he replied "I THOUGHT YOU WANTED TO GET INTO THE TASTING." It was beyond absurd. I have supported Redwood Empire for years through my local stores. I reached out to the brand via their website about this experience and never received a response. Thankfully there's no shortage of distillers in northern California with quality products and better customer service.

Fun place with live music. Food options are limited, but…read moretasty. I keep missing out the Sicilian square slice, but it sure looks good. The fries are hot, crispy, and yummy. My favorite menu item is the Quesabirria Flautas. They have some excellent cocktails. I can't pronounce my favorites, though. The musicians are usually quite good, the service is friendly, the atmosphere is fun.

Just came in the other night solo. Had the Shrimp Cocktail and it was delicious. Just had a cider…read moreto drink. The ambiance is like a place you could get lost in time while being very rustic feeling with Moody lighting. The staff was friendly and very conversive. I can say this place is now my new favorite happy hour spot to go to after work.

Wanted to charge us a 10 dollar cover charge when the "set" was ending. Saying "we got good music"…read morewhen there was no band playing. Place is mediocre at best, so the charge was uncalled for. If I wanted an expensive cover charge I would have gladly gone to Disneyland.

It's fer locals... laid back/live music/ easy to relax there…read more Nothing special but the town is a full on artist bohemian vibe. Cute unusual stores, some antiques, friendly folks and good hillside walking exercising while enjoying views of Bay. Carquinez Strait.