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Cafe 225: Restaurant Reviews

225 W Main St, Visalia, CA 93291-6244
559-733-2967
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Ranked #4 of 87 restaurants in Visalia
Price range: $30 - $30
Cuisines: Mediterranean, Californian
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Dining options: Reservations
Dining style: Casual Dining
Cross street: Encina
Transit: Downtown Visalia has a trolley service making a scenic loop around the downtown district. It creates an opportunity to park and shop.
Description: Welcome to Cafe 225. California Bar and Grill . Having grown up in the San Francisco Bay area, I thought it appropriate to bring my food experiences with me to Visalia. My family has been in the restaurant business since 1959. I learned that every customer in the restaurant is a guest in your house - a friend, neighbor, or a member of the family who has come over for great food and a memorable time. And like family, no one should ever walk in without a warm greeting to be followed by the best meal they ever ate. I'm sure you will enjoy what comes out of our exposed kitchen and wood fired rotisserie & grill. I want you to feel comfortable coming in any time. For a business or family lunch, a cocktail and appetizers for happy hour, a Great dinner or a burger before a movie. We want to be the place for a dressed-up meal when you're trying to impress that special someone. And we want to share those milestones in with you. -Karl Merten owner and Chef
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Visalia
2 reviews
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“Cafe 225 best date night ever!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 5, 2012

We had an early reservation for a light dinner. The atmosphere was fun as we were seated across from the bar and could watch the game with little to no distraction. Our waiter was courteous and prompt. The menu was great. Try the Lamb chops out of this world.
Over all experience: worth the money and will definitly go back!

  • Visited November 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
“Very good!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 5, 2012

I hosted a work event for 10 people and were accommodated in the back room at no charge.

The service was excellent and we were allowed to bring out own wine for a modest corkage fee.

Food was very good and everyone in the party enjoyed themselves.

Good job Cafe 225

Visited October 2012
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Visalia, California
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6 restaurant reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Cental old town Visalia location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 1, 2012

I really enjoy this place for a nice lunch out with lady friends, and we try to go once a month or thereabouts.

Visited July 2012
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HOLLAND
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“Dishonest Waiters - beware”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed September 28, 2012

We visited this restaurant with 3 children and 2 adults. The food is outstanding and to a crave for.

Sadly, the wait staff is a disaster. My wife want a glass of the house white wine and the waiter kept pushing a much higher priced wine. Though we found a wine menu later on the table, he never brought it to our attention.

The service, on Wednesday night, 1/2 empty restaurant did not flow. It took an hour and 1/2 for dinner. I asked for the bill and it was presented and adjusted for the wine failure. Then it took 15 minutes for the waiter to pick up the bill.

The restaurant has great food and lousy service on September 26, 2012.

  • Visited September 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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Renton, Washington
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
“An excellent dinner”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 19, 2012

On main street of town with an ambiance of relax and stay awhile. The wine list is well done and varied, reds and whites. Price versus Quality was outstanding and service was perfect, there when you needed it no hovering. The noise level was ok for a busy place not too loud. If you are expecting a cheap meal do not go here head to a fast food chain

  • Visited August 2012
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Food
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