San Ramon Valley Newcomer's Club (SRVNC)

Restaurant Reviews

Our purpose is to branch out into new dining experiences and share them with other members. Each month, a member volunteers to be the host and selects a local Tri-Valley restaurant and a date(s) for members to dine there. Members tell the host when they want to dine and the host tries to match people into tables of four to six. Members make their own reservations. After dining, members meet at the host's house to discuss their dining experience, document their reviews and enjoy an after dinner dessert. The host selects a consecutive Friday and Saturday evening to give members some flexibility and to avoid crowding on Saturday night. Whichever evening they dine, everyone meets on Saturday at the host.

Read reviews of Bangkok 101 visited on June 14 & 15, 2008.

Read reviews of Elephant Bar visited on July 11 & 12, 2008.

Read reviews of Sergios visited on August 4, 2008

Read reviews of Cafe Esin visited in September 2008

Read reviews of Blue Agave visited in October 2008

Read reviews of Father Natures visited in February 2009

Read reviews of Izzy's visited in March 2009

Read reviews of Read reviews of Baci's visited in April 2009.

Read reviews of Hana Japan visited in May, 2009

Read reviews of The Cheesecake Factory visited in June 2009

Members complete the following form, which is summarized and posted on this web site for free access by all members. Please note that this is strictly a fun activity within the SRVN, our opinions are highly subjective, and may vary depending upon the mood we were in. They are not meant to be used for any commercial purpose.

Takes Reservations? Yes [ ] No [ ]

Describe parking (close, ample, limited, crowded, free, valet optional, valet required)

Describe greeting at door and table. (warm, friendly, quick, slow, ignored, indifferent)

Describe atmosphere. (lighting, cleanliness, music, ambiance, restroom cleanliness)

Beer & Wine served? Yes [ ] No [ ]  Alcohol served?  Yes [ ] No [ ]

Describe your impression of the Menu choices (ample, confusing, limited, no vegetarian items, ethnic – what kind)

What did you order and how would you rate it?

Describe the food service. (promptness, courtesy, helpful, slow, indifferent, food late)

Any gripes? No [ ] Yes [ ] describe

Was it a good experience? Yes [ ] No [ ]

Would you return? Yes [ ] No [ ]

Would you recommend? Yes [ ] No [ ]

Rate prices?                Very low, a bargain $ [ ]

Low for type of restaurant $$ [ ]

Reasonable, Moderate $$$ [ ]

Ouch $$$$ [ ]

Overall rating?            Fair ☺ [ ]

Good ☺☺ [ ]

Excellent ☺☺☺ [ ]

Outstanding ☺☺☺☺ [ ]

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