Beer Bars in Clovis

“Valentine’s Day Review – We made our Valentine’s Day reservation online in advance. The reservation page showed multiple menu options for February 14th, so we expected some variety. When we arrived, however, there was only a single printed menu with one appetizer option, two entrée choices (Steak Diane or fish & lobster), and one dessert. The menu had “$87” printed at the top. I specifically asked our waitress if that price was for two people, and she confirmed that it was. The menu also stated a complimentary glass of champagne was included, but we were never offered it. To start with the positives: we expected it to be crowded and were fully prepared to be patient and enjoy the evening. Our drinks came out quickly (their drinks have consistently been good), and the appetizer arrived fast as well. However, once the entrées came out — very quickly — it raised some concerns. We were told all steaks would be cooked medium with no option to request temperature. The steak was cooked as described and tasted fine, though the portion was small. The fish and lobster, unfortunately, were noticeably overcooked, with the lobster being rubbery. The speed of service and lack of cooking customization made it very apparent that the food was pre-prepared and plated assembly-style. At a higher-end restaurant, especially on Valentine’s Day with premium pricing, buffet-style or bulk pre-cooked execution is disappointing. When you’re paying elevated prices, you expect food prepared to order — not something that feels pre-cooked and reheated for volume service. That was honestly the biggest letdown of the night. We were prepared to spend around $90 plus drinks. What surprised us was the final bill — $240. That’s when I asked to speak with the manager. The confusion stemmed from: The online reservation page showing multiple options. Being told $87 was for two people. Not receiving the advertised complimentary champagne. The manager explained the updated details were posted on Facebook and that the website wasn’t updated. Not everyone relies on Facebook — many customers depend on the official website when making reservations. To their credit, I paid the bill and remained respectful. The manager applied a 20% discount, which essentially covered the drinks, and offered to personally assist us in the future. The Rails has a great atmosphere and strong drinks. But for a premium holiday experience, clearer communication, accurate pricing transparency, and food prepared to order would have made a major difference. Unfortunately, this Valentine’s experience felt overpriced, misleading, and below the standard expected from what is considered one of the more upscale restaurants in Clovis.“

“This place was recommended to me by the hotel receptionist. She was pretty passionate about it so I thought I’d give it a go. Well, she was right - this place was excellent. I had chips and salsa, chile verde, refried beans, and a crispy beef taco. It was all excellent and freshly made. My pet peeve is going out for Mexican and the beans, sauces, etc are out of a can. You won’t find that at Taqueria Jalisco. It’s all home made and very tasty. I can usually tell a place by the salsa and refried beans and they were both scratch made and excellent. The green sauce for the chile verde was outstanding and the pork was perfectly cooked. The beef taco was flavorful and crispy. If I lived here, I’d be a regular. I really liked this place - a lot.“