BackDoor Bistro and Wine Bar

4.7

146 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Great for brunch
Great for fine wines

BackDoor Bistro and Wine Bar focuses on sustainable, ethically sourced cuisine. Local farms produce as much as possible of the produce and ingredients for BackDoor Bistro. Its menu changes seasonally for varied options that change with the seasons and the bounty of surrounding farms. This restaurant also offers local beer, wine and artisanal cocktails for delightful pairings.

Guests can start their meals with bites and appetizers like the Polenta Fries with Cilantro Lime Crema, the Crispy Thai Brussels Sprouts. or the Seasonal Seared Spanish Octopus. They can then move onto the crowd-pleasing Stempler Creek Beef Burger, the Coconut Lime Bouillabaisse, or the hearty Southern Style Fried Chicken which is served Tuesday-Thursday nights.

The gorgeous patio is surrounded by plant life and set aside a bustling courtyard. The dining room is charming yet elegant. BackDoor Bistro has been voted best spot for a date night for many years for a reason!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Farm-to-table, Contemporary French / American
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm
Phone number
(707) 685-9222
Website
http://www.backdoorbistro.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
11 Town Square Place Suite B, Vacaville, CA 95688
Neighborhood
Vacaville
Parking details
None

Experiences

New Years Eve Tasting Menu
$100.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
Come join us for an all out New Years Eve dinner! Price and menu will be announced soon.
Valentines Day Pre-fix Menu
$100.00 per person
Feb 14, 2025 only
Come join us at Backdoor Bistro for a special event with a 5 course pre-fixed menu and wine pairing options! The Menu will be announced soon.

What 146 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

East Bay
Great for brunch
East Bay
American

Review summary

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BackDoor Bistro and Wine Bar offers a "fresh and fabulous" dining experience with a menu crafted from locally sourced ingredients. Guests rave about the "excellent service" and "creative dishes" like polenta fries and lamb sliders. While the ambiance is charming and welcoming, note the "high noise level" during busy hours.

146 Reviews

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Reva
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Definitely coming back. Excellent food selection and a great place to meet friends
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Talena
San Francisco
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Finally a nice dining spot with quality food and great service in downtown Vacaville
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Doreen
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing - 10/10. We ordered the lamb sliders, duck carnitas tacos, and flank steak with mushroom risotto. The Brussel sprouts were the best I’ve ever had. Service was great! Overall one of the better meals I’ve had in awhile! Would go back again to try brunch.
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Kim
Hawaii
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
always yummy and good service. only downside is noise level inside, but probably nothing they can do about it. always my go-to Vacaville establishment!!
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Tim
San Francisco
82 reviews
vip
3.0
82 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Overall it’s a nice establishment in a cute part of town. We had plenty of parking and were seated right way. We did have reservations, but they were moving folks in and out nicely. The waiter forgot our appetizers, but that was OK. We are enjoying our conversation. Burger was cooked perfectly and was enjoyed. Steak salad was good but a little drenched in dressing. Asked for the dressing on the side lemon cheesecake was outstanding. All in all I would return if I was back in the area,
BackDoor Bistro and Wine BarResponded on October 30, 2024
Hello Tim! So sorry to hear about the service you received, we have taken note of that and can assure you it will not happen again. We hope to see you again soon at Backdoor Bistro!
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Caryn
Sacramento
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Attentive and friendly staff, excellent descriptions and recommendations, and delicious food!
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Rey
San Francisco
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
On the all day menu, the food was good! Burger excellent, tacos good, lamb sliders, not so good…thin burger on three or 4 inches of focaccia bread, way too much bread and difficult to bite into. Margaritas are very good. Service a bit inattentive.
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Gwen
San Francisco
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was decent. We went for brunch. The price was expensive for eggs . 2 people dined and the bill was $77.
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Eve
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I absolutely adore this restaurant! We found it a couple of weeks ago on our way back from Tahoe, and we just had to go back again today! The food is so fresh, and obviously crafted with love! Don’t miss out on the amazing crispy, brussels sprouts, or the polenta fries! So delicious! The burger is to die for, and don’t forget the bacon! We tried the soup of the day today, a creamy carrot, and it was out of this world! I love the wine selection, and the fact that there’s a full bar! I don’t think you can go wrong whether you go with a simple sandwich, or try some thing a little fancier! We will definitely be back! 😋🫶🏻🤗
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Anthony
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always an amazing time at BackDoor Bistro. The entrees are very well put together and provide an upscale dining experience without having to travel to a big city.
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FAQs

BackDoor Bistro and Wine Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 146 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for BackDoor Bistro and Wine Bar

11 Town Square Place Suite B, Vacaville, CA 95688

Additional information

Neighborhood
Vacaville
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Farm-to-table, Contemporary French / American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None

Website
http://www.backdoorbistro.com/
Phone number
(707) 685-9222

BackDoor Bistro and Wine Bar

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

New Years Eve Tasting Menu

Valentines Day Pre-fix Menu

Menu

What 146 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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