Downtown Rookies Sports Bar

This local bar in downtown Visalia offers more than just meets the eye. I came here to get some drinks with friends before going off to another event. I really enjoyed the bartenders as they were really helpful and friendly. They made me feel really comfortable at the bar and gave great explanations about the food. I enjoyed the sliders and they weren't just bar food items. When ordering your food you don't feel as if you're at a bar but at a nice sit-down restaurant. What I enjoyed was the food was quality. I wasn't expecting that coming from this bar. Later on in the evening the bar turned into a nightclub however I was there for drinks and a meal and definitely would like to come back again.

Rookies is one of our go to places. It has to be one of the best places to eat in Visalia. It's always clean and the staff is always friendly. Even though they seem to be short staffed. There's plenty of TV to watch whatever sports are going on. It's awesome during football season. We were there today and shared a turkey avocado sandwich with onion rings and an appetizer of potato skins. The food has never disappointed ever. The only thing I wish they had was Pabst Blue Ribbon beer. They don't carry it. But nevertheless it's ok. Bcz they have plenty of great beer and other drinks to choose from. If you're in downtown Visalia give them a try and you will see! Kudos to Rookies!

So after a day of hitting the antique shops and such the wave and I were hungry and this place was recommended by a local friend. The reviews almost caused us to pass it up but we just wanted some dive bar food and chill. We walked in to maybe 12 people in the bar, mostly seated at the bar. One hostess/bartender/server and that's where I took off the fifth star, and that is no admonishment to her as she obviously doesn't hire the help (of which she had none) and the bar probably wasn't busy enough to hire a second person, I dint know. She took our drink orders but man we were in Siberia compared to the bar top customers. Drinks came, food came. Server barely came to check on us. (I did have my wife with me so maybe if I was alone she would have come over more often? Lol) Luckily we were in no hurry and enjoying the vibe. Anyways she was very polite and engaging when she did come around always with a smile. Food....outstanding. I ordered the Chile Verde Nachos and first thing that I noticed was that the chips are so fresh and airy with a perfect crisp and clean flavor. OUTSTANDING Chile Verde too. Perfectly cooked and moist. Wife had the popcorn shrimp and it was a bucket full. Tons of tiny popcorn shrimp perfect for tossing in your mouth. We would definitely like to come back and try other items like the pizzas or burgers.

Good spot for watching a game. The food is ok, the drinks are better then ok and the staff were super friendly. We don't live here, but traveled through the area during college football season and had to watch out Trojans play ball. The place is clean with a bunch of tv's in a really nice downtown area.

Dear Rookies, don't advertise $2 tacos and $2 beers and only have 2 people working when there's close to 70 customers. We ordered at 5:44pm and it's after 7pm and we still haven't received our tacos. We had to go to the bar to get our drinks. Your poor servers are running ragged. Please do better. We even had to clear our own table. The management should be ashamed of themselves.

Do you have a functioning phone number for important phone calls? I need to get through asap!!!

Food was good, your basic bar food menu but good. Service was great, fast & friendly, it is a sports bar so atmosphere is loud, allot of TVs for games too.

Went on date night . The special was ribeye, shrimp,, rice, asparagus and zucchini. It was great! The steak was perfect medium rare, rice was perfect, veggies were seared just right. Our waitress/ bartender was super sweet.

No never again long wait hair in our food ranch was nasty everything was not good took a bite of the pizza instantly spit it out don't ever buy from here

A true sports bar in the heart of Main Street Visalia. The food is average but the vibe is nice. If you're looking for exquisite cuisine you won't find it here. If you are looking for your average bar food that's where this place stands. The service is not great but plenty of TVs to watch sports.