50 Best Bars near Fair Oaks

“WOW WOW WOW!!! Absolutely delicious food and great service! There were six of us and we all ordered something different off the menu and we tasted and shared everything and it was excellent…… I would not consider this to be pub food……. it is exceptional! I wish they would open one in El Dorado Hills!!!“

“💯 has the best bartenders.“

“Came in recently on a Sunday night. Atmosphere was cozy and fun. Many friendly locals come by it seems.

However, there was one customer that got too “friendly” with me. Luckily the bartender, “Coop” or “Cooper”, was kind enough to ask if I was okay and picked up on my gestures that I was uncomfortable. He made me feel safe and ensured I was okay while keeping the peace.

Other than that event, my drink was delicious and I had a great time chatting with other regulars. I’ll be sure to come back!“

“Great neighborhood bar with a very nice bourbon selection.“

“A true corner bar and restaurant, El Balcon has a great variety of both liquor and foods. They have plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, just go and order your food at the small counter, grab a number and find a place to have your food brought out to you.

They have a nice self-serve chips and salsa bar where you can try out a wide variety of sauces. We ordered the grande Nachos - which are an entire meal, and I got the Pina Loca - which is pineapple cut in half, with a bisteak layer, and then topped up with a seafood (shrimp, octopus, crab sticks, and maybe scallops) smothered in melted cheese and some sauce (maybe mayonnaise) which was absolutely delicious. Never seen anything like it before which is why I decided to give it a try.

The woman at the counter also recommended their Birria tacos which are only made on the weekends, but I had to go with the pineapple this time.

Overall the service was extraordinarily friendly and the food came out quickly. My friend tells me their Tequila selection is excellent. Highly recommended!“

“We haven’t been to Chili’s in a few years but decided to drop in for an early dinner today. What awesome friendly and fast service! This was the best service we have had anywhere in recent months. Thanks to Ashley, our server, as well as the others.“

“Relaxed atmosphere and good food and drinks.“

“Been here twice now for an early dinner/late lunch with a friend and we always enjoy it very much. I've only ever gotten the chicken mole enchiladas but that's usually how I judge a place. Not the best I've had, but pretty good! The atmosphere is great. Me and my friend love to catch up over a good meal and though its a little loud I never feel like I have to raise my voice to be heard. Service has been excellent everytime. The chips, salsa, and bean dip are such a nice start to the meal!“

“Good atmosphere and friendly people and bartenders“

“I always have a good time at Cap Tap. I love to see what VHS is playing and what's on their heavily rotating tap list. There's always something I want to drink and the can selection is always fresh.

This review was made in connection with a Toast promotion.“

“friendly staff. good food. always enjoy my time there“

“Great selection, knowledgeable friendly staff awesome local spot for craft beer“

“fun times great people and great drinks“

“The AVO toast is to die for!!!! The dark chocolate orange mocha is yummy, it’s like drinking a liquid version of those chocolate oranges that you smack on the table before you eat it !!!!!“

“Always a good experience when I go food is always good service is friendly. I went in on 7/31/2026 around 1 pm. I normally come later, I’m being specific about the date and time for who was working. I ordered hot wings extra crispy…I was hungry, they did come out pretty fast which should of been the first sign, like I said I was hungry and kinda pressed for time… I don’t know if the server remembered to tell the cook, but they were definitely not extra crispy if even cooked all the way. My stomach is bubbling a little as I type 😅 the wings are pretty big so they need at least 12 mins even longer for extra crispy. Whoever was the cook needs to realize that. Next time let get it right. Thanks“

“racist paid cash and left a generous tip owner refused to let us leave. treating us almost like criminals only based on our skin color. very disappointing and sad.“

“Great food and the fries are exceptional. We’ve gone since they opened and the quality is consistent. There also are fun evening events.“

“Thank you Jan’s!!! We had a great time for our 45th class reunion and Toney Perez band was great!!!!“

“Great local craft beer taproom with delicious burgers and bar food.“

“great Karaoke and good people! It's like going to an ongoing party!“

“Anna was are server. We came in for apps and drinks food was really good, it wasn’t your typical greasy bar food it was actually very flavorful. She recommended some drinks that were super good, they are now my new favorite. Great service.“

“Wifey and I went here for dinner and some wine this past Friday. Was absolutely delicious and fantastic service. We met all three of the family and were super friendly. Great wine list as well. Highly recommend!!!“

“Found this place on accident! SOO GLAD WE DID!!! It was karaoke night, super fun! And quite literally the best chicken I’ve ever had in my life, mozzarella sticks are homemade, they make their burgers in house, absolutely top shelf, if you find yourself in Folsom don’t miss this hidden gem!“

“Great little dive bar. Wonderful bartenders, good people, darts, shuffleboard, jukebox, and two pool tables, as well as dice if you want to play a dice game. Thursday night pool tourneys, sign ups at 6:30, starts at 7. The owner and bartenders frequently have events with food or snacks, and the patrons bring things sometimes as well.“

“This place Rocks and so do all the employees and owners! 🎸🎸🎸“

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“The best bartenders, the weekend bartender is the best and the clientele is nice“

“The restaurant had a relaxing and upbeat atmosphere. The food was flavorful with good portion sizes. And our waitress - whose name I unfortunately did not catch - was thoughtful, friendly, and hospitable; which is rare these days. The Napoleon with Armenian coffee was the perfect way to end the evening.“

“All bartenders here are very professional, friendly and attentive. They tolerate my nonsense..and remember my name! Cory is a legend, Steve is awesome, Michele rocks, and Jessica is excellent. The vibe here is dynamic, changing with the customer demographic throughout the day(they open early), but it is always fine. I see some reviews complaining about minor(trifling), issues..but thats not been my experience.
To serve such a varied clientele, all day, every day, this place nails it!
I would recommend it!🍻🎱🎯“

“Great place! Very friendly community!“

“A fun place to hang out and meet people.“

“I had the pleasure of singing karaoke with Quinn's Entertainment. First time meeting the amazing Quinn and I just happen to know Wolf over the years. The quality of their sound system, and music selection and thier show presentation was by far the best I've experienced if had. I've been singing karaoke in the greater sacred area since 1994. I'll be back to sing again!“

“Lots of fun activities and a really nice community of people.“

“Luna Lounge is the bar located in Bella Bru Carmichael. Great patio with shade !!, and a fountain wall. Easy parking at the small Five Corners shopping mall. Good variety of cocktails ( big fan of the blackberry martini!) and decent selection of beer. Happy hour and access to Bella Bru’s menu.“

“This is your good ol reliable neighborhood dive bar. They do not serve food but allow you to bring in a snack to munch on (Little Ceasars is next door). Friday nights are great with a DJ who plays a variety of popular music including old school and the current popular music. The crowd is extremely diverse in age and cultures. I have never witnessed an issue or confrontation in this bar but they do have a security person checking IDs. Bartenders are friendly and the drinks are not weak or expensive. You feel like family when you come to this bar as the patrons are super welcoming and friendly. If you just want a chill and super casual vibe, some good music, and an adult beverage, this is definitely the place. See you there! :)“

“Let me just say this is the best bottle shop in town! Great selection of bourbon! On top of that they have a wonderful beer selection in the tap room! Great staff always with a smile! fresh popcorn which is free is being made every-time I come in love the smell and the vibez! Don’t listen to the haters. Coke stop by and see for yourself!“

“Great new establishment in Folsom. Fun and light atmosphere with great and knowledgeable servers and bartenders. We had a great time, definitely will be back.“

“Awesome Place Very Friendly“

“Always a great time! The food is very fresh, and the staff are extremely welcoming. I highly recommend the chicken Gorgonzola pasta, it’s me and my wife’s favorite item!“

“Casual atmosphere , good menu from cafe bernardo“

“Excellent service too!!!!“

“Great bar! Fun atmosphere with great bartenders!!pool..darts..music..karaoke..“

“Thank you YH and our wonderful server, Garrett- he made our late dinner entertaining. He was very knowledgeable with the menu items and knew just when you refill our drinks. I would come back if he were or server again.

Please have the beer- batted & chips available in as a sandwich for next time. They have that in Hawai'i and Las Vegas.

Thank you for being open late! Thanks Garrett!“

“food is always fresh n great fast n friendly these people give great amounts of food me and my uncle have been here already 8 times and I gotta say we will be bk again food is really cheap“

“Great staff, great vibe, strong drinks, and people who are looking to have a good time. Awesome spot to play a gig.“

“The pig is just a fun bar with Great karaoke on Friday, Sunday and Monday along with great service every day. Happy hour starts at nine and I happen to like PBR, which is only two dollars. They also have a fun dice game or all the die and get a two dollar shot. Yep, it’s fun!“

“My favorite place with my favorite bartenders.“

“Sports, karaoke, darts, awesome food, good friends, kickass service, and… wait for it… FOUR pool tables! The nice new exterior paint job is pretty rad too. Come for the hot pink accents, stay for last call.“

“racist paid cash and left a generous tip owner refused to let us leave. treating us almost like criminals only based on our skin color. very disappointing and sad.“

“Highly recommend this place! Food was delicious and service was amazing. Great beer, seafood and steak! 🫶 we loved it 👍“