Zinfandel California Cuisine - Gold River, California

Reem Al-Amin

Very bad experience on Christmas Eve ! We were only a couple. Took them 2 hours to bring a cup of ‘ soup of the day’ , and later on came the entrees which absolutely didn’t worth the delay.
Don’t waster your time and money there .. go somewhere else.

Brian R

Good place, not a bad place, decent food options with friendly staff. So why the 4 stars? With only 4 parties in the entire restaurant, it took us over 40 min to get our food after we ordered it.

I had the seabass special, highly recommend it. Flaky pieces of fish, swimming in seasoning.

Pros:
- Friendly and attentive staff
- Variety of food options
- atmosphere is wonderful: inviting, warm, people are clearly enjoying themselves.

Cons:
- Wait time for food
- Ordered a drink and never got it, but they also didn't charge us.

Bobby Jackson

I really liked the overall ambiance of this restaurant. I initially wanted to give this restaurant a 3 halfway through dinner but they ended up really making up for lots in the end. The food wasn't bad. We started with the Carpaccio. We both agreed it was good, maybe just a few less capers. I had the Filet Mignon and the fiancé had the rack of lamb. The proteins were flavorful but my mash lacked flavor and so did the fiancé's rice pilaf. Overall we were both happy with our choices. The waiter made sure our waters and wine were filled which was nice. They have a nice full bar with a tv near by. Kind of unique setting. The outdoor patio was nice for the more casual. The bar area was almost separated from the main dining area which is cool in case someone gets over excited about the games. They also have booth and table options as well. At the end of dinner the waiter asked if we wanted dessert, we asked what they had and he said, 'I'm not sure'. We chuckled but he came back with a complete memorIzed list. We were both in agreement that the restaurant was a 3 star until the desert came. We chose the chocolate lava cake. Even though there wasn't any lava it was delicious! To our surprise our waiter came with a small sample sized glass of red wine to pair with it. We loved it! Not sure what exactly it was but it's rare where an employee goes above and beyond to make sure your enjoying your experience! We will be back for sure!

PROS
-Great variety on the menu
-Plenty of parking
-Nice sized patio
-Full bar
-Attentive staff

CONS
-Lighting is almost too dim
-Gives off an Italian feel but playing Spanish music (although I love Spanish music it just didn't mesh)
-No one really greets you when you walk in
-The sign outside advertisers half off appetizers (but doesn't state from 2pm-6pm)
-The decor is older

Marilyn Hernandez

We took some dear friends here and were sadly disappointed by this restaurant. Our guests enjoyed their food but my husband and I recognized a few things. 1) Don't get the pork chop. It was tasteless and so overcooked. Good portion but a good portion of disappointment. 2) the caprese salad was without a key ingredient, basil. Rather is was mozzarella and tomatoes on a bed of spring mix. 3) There are boxes stacked in front of the main counter that make the place look contrary to the level with which the restaurant wants to charge for its food and ambience.

Overall, we won't be going here again and can not recommend this to anyone.

SEO Marketing Wiz

The best meal I have had out to eat in a very long time! I had the special sea bass and it was delicious and my boyfriend had the lamb chops and said they were the best he has had. Mushroom salad is something you have to try! Service was great and love that it is family owned, cause you are treated like family. We will definitely be regulars!!!

Daniel Cifor

I think this place could be a real nice place if someone could pay attention to the detail like washing the deck where we now eat ,wiping down tables before someone seats at them.
The calamary was excelent the other 3 dishes (see pictures) were ok taste wise.
The plates were hot, food looked appealing but i cant fathom tasting tuna with a residue of tap water or a salmon that was overcooked.
The sauces that came with the calamary were delicious, calamary was light and crispy loved it.

Nicole R

Love going to local spots and this one did not disappoint. The service was great the drinks were strong and the food was delicious. It is a quiet little place with a nice atmosphere and a spacious patio.

Brianna York

This is an amazing place to have a meal! Not only is the menu creative and full of tasty classic dishes, the wine menu was extensive and of the highest quality. The service was excellent and we were offered various wine tastings along with a whole list of specials. My mother wanted sangria and they didn’t have any but the waiter found a wine she liked even better! We were treated like royalty and I cannot wait to have a meal here again!