House of Oliver Restaurant & Wine Lounge

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   JudyC

   Sacramento

   34 reviews

   vip
   2.0

   34 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall2food2service3ambience3

   I decided to give this restaurant another chance even though the manager doesn't exist. The staff was pleasant but the kitchen is unorganized. We both ordered an appetizer and a meal. Within 5 minutes my husband was served simultaneously his soup and his entrée. Both were barely warm. It was obvious that the order must have belonged to another table. No way made to order that would have been done. When we told the waiter this is too soon are you sure this is our table's order? Shouldn't we get our appetizer first and how did we get this so quick? and certainly you don't serve the soup starter with the entrée? He said, I can take it back but then I don't know when you will get it back we have a small kitchen. Note: my appetizer did not come for 20 minutes after my husband was served and I never got my entrée. No manager around, no offer to make it right, not acknowledgement the obvious confusion in the kitchen. Note we were willing to wait we were not in any hurry. It is a reasonable expectation to enjoy your meal made to order and in the proper order. As ordered. Since it was obvious I'd never get my salad we to have them make it a take out salad. (When I got home half the ingredients on the salad were missing no figs not nuts no cheese.. and the shrimp which I asked to be packaged separately were not). Anyway, when we got our bill we never got an itemized receipt only the final charge. The amount due seemed much higher than what we ordered. At this point, it just wasn't worth the argument especially when it was obvious there would be 0 concessions we were just ready to go home. The charcuterie board was really good. I don't know what else to say. Maybe this restaurant is a loss leader tax right off or something because it isn't being managed correctly. Too bad it has potential.

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   SusanB

   Sacramento

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Service staff was very welcoming and attentive. Food was outstanding. Short ribs melted in your mouth. Of course, wine was fantastic!

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   JuliD

   Sacramento

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 22, 2023

   overall2food5service2ambience5

   seated 30 minutes late with a reservation. service was slow. never received an appetizer we ordered, server completely forgot. ambiance was fun with live music and the food was amazing!

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   JudyC

   Sacramento

   35 reviews

   vip
   1.0

   35 reviews

   Dined on January 1, 2023

   overall1food1service1ambience1

   I made this reservation several weeks in advance. Two days before the reservation I get a call from them canceling my reservation as they were having a private party. This was New Years Eve. I was unable to get decent reservations anywhere else this late. Very upset. If they were having a private venue, certainly they knew more than 48 hours in advance. This completely blew up my plans. Very unprofessional.

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 25, 2022

   overall1food1service1ambience1

   Had a reservation for a birthday and they had no tables:.. waiter over 25 mins to be seated then another 15 mins for our waiter to come :… horrible horrible experience

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   OpenTable Diner

   Sacramento

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 25, 2022

   overall1food1service1ambience4

   We were there 90 minutes before any food came. Only one of our meals. Had to go back because cold. 30 Minutes later we had to find server to inquire about our 2 other meals. 15 Minutes later (45 after first meal) our meal was served. No flavor at all. Had to go to bar to get sofa refill. Nightmare

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 25, 2022

   overall3food3service3ambience1

   The problem with this place is the prices are set at “fine dining” but the atmosphere is casual. It’s a fun place to eat, so don’t miss understand me. But when I take my wife to eat and spend $175 on our meal I would prefer the “white table cloth environment”. The food was good, not great. If the prices were cut in half, I would recommend the his place for casual dining.

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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Sacramento

   5 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on December 24, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Warm and inviting space!

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 12, 2022

   overall4food5service2ambience4

   Took wife out for our 25th wedding anniversary. Over all it was a good time. The food was really good. The cheese platter was underwhelming for the price. The wine was excellent. Our waiter brought out our bottle of wine and disappeared, never to be seen again. We didn’t feel very welcomed. The ambiance was nice but the outside fire place was disappointingly turned off too soon as we were enjoying watch the flames as we had our wine and waited for our food. It was a long wait. Over all it was a great date and my wife enjoyed herself. It could have been better. The live band was great.

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    StephanieS

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall3food2service3ambience3

    The food was done alittle sloppy compared to the last night I was there. Hopefully they'll fix that... otherwise great place

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    Nunyabizniz

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was fantastic. Service was great and the live music was good.

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    tluv

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2022

    overall3food4service1ambience5

    The outside patio is very nice. However, Several of the outdoor heaters were not working . The food was great and loved the band. The cocktails are delish but extremely overpriced, 17$ for a martini 😳 the menu prices apparently increased but our server didn't tell us that until we noticed on the bill. Second time coming and very slow service on the patio again. The young guy that refilled our waters did a great job !!

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    NikkiH

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Myself and my girlfriends had a great time. Drinks were yummy and food, they had a live band that played awesome music.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience3

    My only comment is that they wouldn’t honor my expired Groupon. According to Groupon, you’re supposed to get what you paid for the Groupon, even if it’s expired.

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    SonyaW

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food, wine, and music!! Really enjoyed the entertainment along with dinner.

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    CindyO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    It was our first visit to House of Oliver and we had a wonderful evening sitting outside enjoying friends, ambience, food and drinks and our server was great too!

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    JoeM

    Sacramento

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I'm very picky (too picky) about service industry workers these days, having worked in it in the past. Not here. The waitress was very professional, efficient, knowledgeable, friendly, and aware. The food was great, as was the atmosphere (outside). It was our first time, but not our last.

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18. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2022

    overall2food1service2ambience3

    No best!! Drinks were subpar Food was not special Music was nice Was expecting much more, as I have wanted to go for some time…..disappointing

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    tluv

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2022

    overall4food3service2ambience4

    Had a great time listening to music outside on the patio. The jalapeño martini was delish. The only downside was poor service on the patio.

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    KathyS

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    The food was great and plentiful. The band was a nice touch on the patio. We will be back.

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    CourtneyR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    Food and Drinks are pretty pricey here —but everything we’ve ordered was very good. Live music makes it fun an different than other local places like this. Overall would recommend.

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    NatAlca

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The back room dining table was a nice set up. The host and waitress were amazing. Everything tasted amazing and the drinks were the real deal.

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    Italy4u

    Sacramento

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 7, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    The food was very good and our waiter was super nice. There was a live band during our staying and it was loud, it was hard to have a conversation while the band was playing, other than that, the ambience is really lovely, comfortable, relaxing and inviting.

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    tj5429

    Sacramento

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We always enjoy our evenings at Olivers. The food is fabulous, the service is great and we love supporting Matt and his team. One of our favorite places.

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    MariellaP

    Sacramento

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Nice casual place with a variety of options for every taste.

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    HollianR

    Tahoe

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 2, 2022

    overall2food2service1ambience4

    Arrival we were told sit anywhere no hostess, we picked a couch outside after 15 min we had to go inside get drinks and ask for a server, asked server to clean table around fire pit dirty dishes we moved and food , instead he brought our appetizers laid them on dirty table and picked up an old lemon slice, our second drinks took a long time as we saw our server pulling in patio furniture, our entrees were 5 min apart not served together, the chipotle chicken had no heat just tasted like raspberry sauce and served with what tasted like instant potatoes not fingerling like menus stated and not informed of change, out of Brie appetizer and only 1 beer on tap, for 170.00 we were highly disappointed with food, cleanliness, service!!!

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    Nola

    Sacramento

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Celebrated my birthday in the Club Room and had a wonderful time. Best short rib I’d ever had. Corkage fee is low, so we brought our own wine and that made it affordable.

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28. LL

    LorettaL

    Tunisia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    What is the best news of my life and the entertainment The Sunrise River was amazing

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    kreyg4

    Orange County

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on July 7, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    The seal medallions were a little overcooked, server didn’t ask how I wanted them prepared… other than that, things were great.

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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always a great time , love the patio. Food is always yummy Only disappointment was not having are favorite waitress, she was off for the weekend.

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    DonH

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 1, 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience4

    Staff was excellent. When ordering a drink I asked for Angels Envy as it was on the menu. Sorry. we're out. I ordered some Makers Mark. You didn't have any. I ordered Basil Hayden. Thankfully you had some of that. Given you advertise having a Bourbon/Whiskey bar I was surprised you didn't have those two. In fact, the selection was actually rather limited. As for the food, I ordered tri tip, rare to medium rare. It arrived medium to medium well. I searched the plate hoping a couple slices would be rare. No luck. I informed our waiter who returned with several slices of tri tip on a fresh plate. Thank you, Nick. Two others in our party had the braised beef rib. Very good. Enjoyed your singer/guitarist. We dined on Thursday the 30th.

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    JackH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Very nice place, good service and food. We went with some friends and we were all very pleased.

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    zheshaZ

    Tasmania

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Accommodated my birthday beautifully and the staff was extremely kind

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34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2022

    overall4food3service5ambience5

    Melissa was great. Love music but made it hard to hear. Mushrooms were underwhelming and not spicy.

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35. JN

    JenN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I initially wanted to try this restaurant because the owner is a freaking Rockstar and I support his values, but damn the food was just as good. Took the Huzband for a early Father's Day dinner and we'll be back for a date night. Matthew, you're killing it.

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36. JW

    JoshW

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 17, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience3

    Artichoke dip was very good, the tomato bisque was lacking any sort of flavor other than just tomato and quite simple. I definitely recommend the "smorestini" it is quite good and made exceptionaly strong. The staff really enjoyed hanging around the bar in the small dining area and laughing and carrying on with loud conversations and laughing and with all their free time and only one other party of four inside it still took a long time to get any sort of service. All in all, for the price you're paying it's really not worth it.

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    Wade

    Denver

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2022

    overall3food2service4ambience3

    Roseville has so many amazing places to eat, it seems like Oliver’s just kind of piggie backs off them by making their food similar, but smaller and more expensive. There wasn’t an item on the menu I looked at and didn’t think I could have been more satisfied ordering it from somewhere less than 5 minutes away. Won’t return, which is a shame because the hosting/ bussing staff is on point, and the live music is great.

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    Letdown

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on June 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great pizza…….nice live music!

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    NRMR

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    Terrible service. Never going back. The place has terrible time management. We waited 30 min to be seated with a reservation. Ordered drinks waited 30 min for drinks, never came so we left.

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    DarrenM

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2022

    overall2food3service4ambience3

    Waitress was awesome but had way to many tables…very…very slow…if I didn’t have to catch up with an old friend..I would have walked out after the first hour….food is always good but a little on the cold side…any other time..I would have taken it back…especially for the prices that we paid.

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