Ricardo’s has the dark elegance of a bygone era blended seamlessly with elements of a relaxed neighborhood bar. One may enjoy a rich mahogany booth, comfortable table, or high backed bar stool with the security of knowing the bathroom cleanliness is just as approachable.The atmosphere varies from quit to a soft roar depending on the time of day, with late nights being typically louder on the weekends. Menu offerings are delectable, with dishes ranging from simple to savory, I have always been impressed with the food. Well crafted drinks are complimented by bar bites and an excellent happy hour selection that is sure to satisfy. Service is friendly and prompt with a hint of, “You’re family when you’re here.” Ricardo’s is one of our favorite spots.
I would also like to add, when I learned the trade of bartending many moons ago, bartenders do not judge, give advice or opinion, you never interupt a conversation, never move a guest without asking first, and dont change the tv channel without cheking if anyones watching whats already on. If a man comes in every Friday night with a different woman....for a year, and then one day comes in with a woman who he calls his wife, it is not the bartender's job to point out anything other than hello, how are you? and what can I get for you tonight? It is not her or his job to call that man out or cause any Strife in that man's life. A Bartenders job is to monitor drinking and to serve drinks and provide an enjoyable comfortable experience. Nicole did none of those things. Nicole over-served a bar guest and that person felt the need to attack me and when telling that person to leave me alone she used Nicole to do her dirty work which Nicole was extremely gullible to. And TOLD me to leave. Wow. We Won't ever be back.Ch 2;Some of you have might have noticed that this review just started with" I would also like to add", that started with the fact that I had other things to say, that apparently were deleted prior to this review. Watch your wallet, and watch what you are paying for, and how many!!. I only had three glasses of wine,but was charged for five, yey Nicole. Very verbal and opinionated Nicole.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Nathan Wise
Went to watch football here last Sunday. What a friendly spot! The brunch deal with bottomless mimosas looked amazing, but we had already eaten.Sports centered with sound for football, which I love, and though we were surrounded by niners fans, they were all welcoming and gracious while watching my Seahawks get their butts kicked.Great service and smiling faces. I will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sunday Funday
Olive Sidoine N'guessan
Great vibe ? the drinks are good and affordable.Love it ?
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Albert Escobedo
This place is great. We love the friendly neighborhood vibe. Saturday karaoke is our fave night of the week.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chay Woerz
One of the best burgers in town! Great ambiance and service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Classic Cheeseburger
Zoe R
I didn't try the food. Ok for a bar.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 3
Anthony Costello
Super great place! Love the bar seating with the tvs on both ends of the bar!??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nick DiLello
Nice, laid back place to have a drink and enjoy a drink with a friend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ Bacon Burger
Miley Alvarez
If you want to go and listen to coworkers argue about how much they hate coming to a messy bar, then go there!!Ricardo was the only one helping all the customers and looking overwhelmed.He forgot our cocktail order and had to ask again 15 minutes later.Kept apologizing.Next bar tender arrived and argued with him about how she hated coming in to a messy bar.
I got the feeling that if I was a regular I would not have had to wait so long for food. People that came in after were served way before!! I don’t think I’ll become a regular. Food was tasty and Ricardo friendly
The food was amazing in its preparation and presentation. Every dish we had was a healthy serving of culinary delight. Amazing how much food was able to v come out of their closet kitchen. The service was fabulous and we really enjoyed our family celebration of our Sonoma State graduate. Thank you for affording us such a great dining experience!
Fallon Clark
Old school vibe. Great sevice. Fried pickles were awesome nuggets of salty deliciousness.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Shannon
I love this place, the quaint little bar on the way home from work which I stopped at every day. I have two beers and I go home, however on my days off I kind of like to come in and I have three or four and some good food, however it's very uncomfortable when people come in with their dogs. I know everybody has them and everybody loves their dogs, but I am extremely and highly allergic to them. And if it's a license and perfectly legal service animal I like to just get up and leave. Because somewhere someone thought that was a good idea to allow animals in an area where people are eating and drinking beverages at a nice restaurant. I thought they did away with smoking inside because it was bad for you and it made other people's experience intolerable and uninviting. Well for me a dog closes up my sinuses to where I cannot breathe and I suffer from visual and breathing experiences. So for me a dog is just as bad as a cigarette or a cigar. Other then that, awesome place.
Joe Allen
I would recommend only getting beer here. Staff are great but cocktails are meh and the food is pretty bad. I would recommend eating at the pizza place next door or taqueria and then coming here for beers and bar atmosphere.
Ricardo’s has the dark elegance of a bygone era blended seamlessly with elements of a relaxed neighborhood bar. One may enjoy a rich mahogany booth, comfortable table, or high backed bar stool with the security of knowing the bathroom cleanliness is just as approachable.The atmosphere varies from quit to a soft roar depending on the time of day, with late nights being typically louder on the weekends. Menu offerings are delectable, with dishes ranging from simple to savory, I have always been impressed with the food. Well crafted drinks are complimented by bar bites and an excellent happy hour selection that is sure to satisfy. Service is friendly and prompt with a hint of, “You’re family when you’re here.” Ricardo’s is one of our favorite spots.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Nachos, Ruben, Ricardo's Burber, Calamari, Fried Pickles
I would also like to add, when I learned the trade of bartending many moons ago, bartenders do not judge, give advice or opinion, you never interupt a conversation, never move a guest without asking first, and dont change the tv channel without cheking if anyones watching whats already on. If a man comes in every Friday night with a different woman....for a year, and then one day comes in with a woman who he calls his wife, it is not the bartender's job to point out anything other than hello, how are you? and what can I get for you tonight? It is not her or his job to call that man out or cause any Strife in that man's life. A Bartenders job is to monitor drinking and to serve drinks and provide an enjoyable comfortable experience. Nicole did none of those things. Nicole over-served a bar guest and that person felt the need to attack me and when telling that person to leave me alone she used Nicole to do her dirty work which Nicole was extremely gullible to. And TOLD me to leave. Wow. We Won't ever be back.Ch 2;Some of you have might have noticed that this review just started with" I would also like to add", that started with the fact that I had other things to say, that apparently were deleted prior to this review. Watch your wallet, and watch what you are paying for, and how many!!. I only had three glasses of wine,but was charged for five, yey Nicole. Very verbal and opinionated Nicole.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Went to watch football here last Sunday. What a friendly spot! The brunch deal with bottomless mimosas looked amazing, but we had already eaten.Sports centered with sound for football, which I love, and though we were surrounded by niners fans, they were all welcoming and gracious while watching my Seahawks get their butts kicked.Great service and smiling faces. I will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sunday Funday
Great vibe ? the drinks are good and affordable.Love it ?
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
This place is great. We love the friendly neighborhood vibe. Saturday karaoke is our fave night of the week.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the best burgers in town! Great ambiance and service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Classic Cheeseburger
I didn't try the food. Ok for a bar.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 3
Super great place! Love the bar seating with the tvs on both ends of the bar!??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice, laid back place to have a drink and enjoy a drink with a friend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ Bacon Burger
If you want to go and listen to coworkers argue about how much they hate coming to a messy bar, then go there!!Ricardo was the only one helping all the customers and looking overwhelmed.He forgot our cocktail order and had to ask again 15 minutes later.Kept apologizing.Next bar tender arrived and argued with him about how she hated coming in to a messy bar.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 4
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I got the feeling that if I was a regular I would not have had to wait so long for food. People that came in after were served way before!! I don’t think I’ll become a regular. Food was tasty and Ricardo friendly
The food was amazing in its preparation and presentation. Every dish we had was a healthy serving of culinary delight. Amazing how much food was able to v come out of their closet kitchen. The service was fabulous and we really enjoyed our family celebration of our Sonoma State graduate. Thank you for affording us such a great dining experience!
Old school vibe. Great sevice. Fried pickles were awesome nuggets of salty deliciousness.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love this place, the quaint little bar on the way home from work which I stopped at every day. I have two beers and I go home, however on my days off I kind of like to come in and I have three or four and some good food, however it's very uncomfortable when people come in with their dogs. I know everybody has them and everybody loves their dogs, but I am extremely and highly allergic to them. And if it's a license and perfectly legal service animal I like to just get up and leave. Because somewhere someone thought that was a good idea to allow animals in an area where people are eating and drinking beverages at a nice restaurant. I thought they did away with smoking inside because it was bad for you and it made other people's experience intolerable and uninviting. Well for me a dog closes up my sinuses to where I cannot breathe and I suffer from visual and breathing experiences. So for me a dog is just as bad as a cigarette or a cigar. Other then that, awesome place.
I would recommend only getting beer here. Staff are great but cocktails are meh and the food is pretty bad. I would recommend eating at the pizza place next door or taqueria and then coming here for beers and bar atmosphere.