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BackDoor Bistro and Wine Bar, Vacaville, CA

BackDoor Bistro and Wine Bar

4.6
4.6
171 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
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
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 171 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • East Bay

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
BackDoor Bistro and Wine Bar is a beloved Vacaville gem, known for its "fantastic food" and "upscale dining experience." Guests rave about the "cozy atmosphere" and "friendly staff," while enjoying diverse menu options like lamb sliders, polenta fries, and seasonal dishes. Despite occasional noise, it's "always a go-to establishment!"

171 Reviews
  1. Dan

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Backdoor Bistro. Great food, great service, and a cool vibe. Our waiter was awesome, as was the young lady filling water glasses and taking away plates. Everyone is always very polite. My only wish is that they would bring back their fried chicken and add it to the weekend menu. Also, a little surf and turf would be a perfect addition to the menu.

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  2. Miriam

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nicely decorated for Valentine’s Day. 5 course pre fix menu was delicious! I was full by the time I finished my entree so I was only able to eat 2 bites of my dessert. It was delicious! My husband had enough room to finish my dessert for me. We both loved our meal!

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  3. Tristan

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We went there for valentines and the food and service were excellent.

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  4. Eva

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was something we’d find in our favorite Napa Valley restaurants. We’re big wine & food enthusiasts and the dining experience was excellent. We’re big wine enjoyed the whole experience.

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  5. Scott

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was very good and presentation was appealing; service was very good ; only wish ambience could be better, restaurant gets very noisy; overall food and service make up for the lack of ambience

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  6. Jennifer

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food is good, but the acoustics in the restaurant are bad so it’s very loud causing a hard time to hear people at your table. Have experienced this every time I’ve been at the restaurant.

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  7. Cyndi

    VIP

    San Francisco

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love and appreciate the wonderful service and fabulous food! It is our go to restaurant for any celebration.

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  8. David

    San Francisco

    38 reviews

    3.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was very good although a little pricey for what you got. The noise level was through the roof. The tables were very close together making it hard to get in or out. The service was only so-so. The plates from the starter course were not cleared before the entrees arrived and the server couldn't handle removing the used plates and placing the entrees in its place. The waiter rarely checked in to see if our needs were met. All in all, very tasty food and the service could use some improvement.

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  9. Gina

    VIP

    Naples

    38 reviews

    3.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We had the flat iron steak with risotto. The steak was a little fatty and tough but decent flavor. The risotto was really good. The kale salad was very good!

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  10. meb

    VIP

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    It was lunchtime but so cold inside they offered us blankets!

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BackDoor Bistro and Wine Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 171 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
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
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