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BackDoor Bistro and Wine Bar, Vacaville, CA

BackDoor Bistro and Wine Bar

4.6
4.6
182 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
11 Town Square Place Suite B, Vacaville, CA 95688

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table, Contemporary French / American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–20:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–21:00 Sun 11:00–15:00
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 182 people are saying

BackDoor Bistro and Wine Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • East Bay

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
BackDoor Bistro and Wine Bar is a "hidden gem" in downtown Vacaville, praised for its "fantastic food and service." Diners commend the "attentive and friendly staff" and "wonderful vibe." While the ambience can be noisy, the "excellent food" and "great drinks" make it a top choice for celebrations and casual dining alike.
182 Reviews
  1. James

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service like normal. Food was wonderful. Peyton made us feel very welcome. Look forward to going back

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  2. Edward

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We (party of 4) had dinner at Backdoor Bistro on a Tuesday around 5:00, service was very attentive and friendly. They offered a fried chicken special which 3 of us ordered and my wife ordered the shrimp and pasta. We all enjoyed our meals immensely and the coffee cake that came with the chicken special was excellent. Wonderful place for a casual meal or special occasions. Noise levels can get loud if seated inside when crowded. One of our favorite restaurants!

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  3. Adam

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice little hidden gem with great food and amazing staff.

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  4. Danielle

    San Francisco10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and service; a real gem in the heart of downtown Vacaville!

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  5. LindaH

    Sacramento4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Abby the bartender was fabulous! Food was amazing! A perfect evening!

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  6. Janae

    Sacramento1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We came for brunch and had a mediocre experience. The Bloody Mary was very heavy on the horseradish, my food came Out cold and the poached egg was very runny on my Benedict. The staff was friendly but the dining room Is very loud if you’re looking for an intimate place to converse. If my egg was poached perfectly and food came out warm I would’ve given it one more star. But honestly the entire thing was just mediocre.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food! Staff was very friendly and attentive. One of our favorite spots in Vacaville for a dining experience.

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  8. JamesE

    San Francisco6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 13 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was pricey but ok. My $28 dollar burger was overpriced but loved the homemade chips, pickles and pickled onions. My wife’s Salmon bowl needed more veggies and she said the salmon was not fresh and only ok.

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  9. Rhema

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My moms 60th birthday deserve a great dinner celebration. So glad we found this spot. Cute spot. Great drinks. Appetizers were that - great appetizers - a tad small for the piece. However the rest of the meal and drinks were great! Would go back for dessert

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  10. Karen

    Sacramento10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The polenta fries with cilantro crema was outstanding. Crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside. The beet salad was delicious too.

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BackDoor Bistro and Wine Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 182 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
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11 Town Square Place Suite B, Vacaville, CA 95688

Additional information

  • Area
    Vacaville
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–20:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–21:00 Sun 11:00–15:00
  • 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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