Braised Kitchen And Catering

Nice ambience, attentive staff, and excellent food. It wasn't noisy on a not-busy Thursday night, thought it could be if full, with the polished concrete floors. We had the wedge salad, surf and turf (sirloin, shrimp, and quinoa) and risotto (seasonal toppings - ours was mushrooms). All were well prepared. Portions are small, but that's fine with quality food, as well as a little friendlier to the waistline.For dessert, we shared a fresh-baked and crusty bread pudding with chocolate woven in and a delicious sauce with a scoop of ice cream, a coffee, and a mocha coffee. All were very good. We offered two menu suggestions at the server's encouragement. One was a fish dish - the only seafood on the menu was shrimp, and my fish-loving husband is allergic. She said they have a a fish special every week but had run out. The other suggestion was a chocolate dessert - it's very surprising to have none except the little bit of chocolate in the bread pudding In its absence, I settled for a few bites of my husband's bread pudding.My 5-star rating is for Tulare, where this is definitely one of the nicer options. In an area with many of them, I'd probably give 4, but still a positive review. A worthwhile spot for a nice meal.

We had a dinner reservation and were greeted quickly upon arrival. There were a few tables with other customers and the service was good and the food even better. The accompanying brussel sprouts and mashed potatoes were the perfect pairing. I wish I would have took a picture of our food but only got a quick video. We got two ribeye plates, a pork chop plate and a lasagna for dinner. To drink I had a raspberry lemon drop which was delicious. We also had a lemon crème brûlée and a piece of their carrot cake. Both were good and not overly sweet. The ambiance was quiet and yet inviting. Once we finished our meal and were about to leave we were approached by Julie who stated her son was the chef and asked how our experience was. We told her we had a good time and enjoyed the food. Which then turned into an impromptu tour of the different areas of the restaurant close to closing time. So I took a few pictures. She was friendly, informative and took pride in the restaurant. It was a great interaction with her. Through that I learned that not only the Women's restroom but the men's restroom also had changing tables for the babies. On the plus side for moms and dads they provide extra supplies in case you forget some. Appears they are family/kid friendly. Definitely check them out and support your local businesses.

Braised was absolutely delicious and the service was phenomenal. When you walk in you are greeted by a beautiful ambiance. We decided to celebrate our anniversary dinner here and it was a wonderful experience. Our server was very attentive and genuinely friendly. The food was well made and thoughtfully prepared. The flavor that each dish offered was exquisite, with a perfect balance of seasoning and freshness. From the appetizers to the dessert, everything was executed with care and precision. The portions were just right, and the presentation was elegant.It's clear that the staff and chefs take pride in what they do, and it truly elevated our anniversary celebration. We left feeling satisfied, cherished, and eager to return. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a memorable dining experience!

First time on a busy Friday night. Shout out to our server who was doubling as a back up bar tender. We had a reservation but ended up eating at the bar as the restaurant was insanely busy. Food was decent however, I'm not sure when we will return. For the price point I wish the atmosphere was a little more posh.

Came here because my friend has a severe glutton allergy and from last time we came we had a great experience and a lot of options for her to choose from. This time, their menu had gotten smaller and the options were not as good as before. The waitress was extremely nice though and the service was good. We got the antipasto board, my husband got the ribeye since they no longer have the fillet anymore due to cost from what we were told. The ribeye was just not it he said. It was very tough. Another friend got the chicken soup which he said was really good, but the portion was extremely small for a dinner size. The remaining of us opted for the margarita pizza which was good. Our drinks were good as we got raspberry lemon drops. Overall not sure if we would come back again because the options were not worth the drive as we don't live in Tulare.

I have wanted to dine here for quite sometime and I will say I was so happy we finally were able to make it out and have a wonderful dinner. We did arrive early, and only the bar was open. My husband and I had our baby with us and were about to leave but they kindly let us sit in the dining area. The food was delicious! The surf and turf was a great starter I'd say this a must for anyone coming it! Everything else that followed was just as amazing! My stuffed chicken was so yummy very juicy and flavorful. My husband's beef short rib was also cooked to perfection. Desserts were great! I had the marshmallow flourless cake and my husband had a lemon cheesecake with meringue both were delicious. We definitely did not finish dessert we were so stuffed from dinner, but wanted to try out two different desserts. I also had an old fashioned which was delightful! I really enjoyed it. The service was outstanding! Water glasses were always filled, and food was served to perfection. There is also a small event banquet room for private dinners which is a plus. I will definitely be back!

Was pleasantly surprised! A very posh restaurant in a strip mall- you are transformed into a rustic midwestern classy restaurant. So nice to have talented top notch wait staff. Anissa our waitress was so pleasant and knowledgeable l! Bar is nice, as well as the cocktails! Great experience - we will be back!

I was quite impressed by this new restaurant inTulare. A co-worker of mine has been telling me great things about this restaurant. So on a Thursday night I decided to try. We originally were just going for drinks but it turned into a great time. The atmosphere is very scale county chic. On this visit, we were in the bar, which consists of high top tables and big screen tvs, making it an excellent place to watch the game.The bartender was very attentive and quickly brought us the menus. One thing I found very interesting that is not mentioned is that this restaurant is farm to table fresh with an emphasis on low suger and low inflammatory foods. They insist they want the food to be very healthy, but make you feel good.For my drink, I had had the jalapeno fresca which was spicy yet strong. My second drink was the raspberry cider which was fairy tasty without a strong hops flavor. Fresh fried potato chips are delivered hot to your table after you order. I ordered that Halibut Agua Chiles which reminded me of a ceviche. The flavor profile was excellent. The rest of the table ordered different items. There was an order of the surf and turf, which consisted of a thick cut piece of pork belly with a lightly grilled shrimp. My friend ordered the short rib brasied birria taco on freashy made blue corn tortillas. These were all appetizers, but they were very shareable plates. Once the meals were completed. We all decided to get the smore for dessert, which I highly recommend. The smore was very creamy and the brownie cookie smothered with chocolate is something dreams are made of. The evening started to get late, and the cool evening had me chilly. But surprisingly, the bartender was able to provide me with a blanket which kept the night going a bit longer. Overall, I thought this was an amazing place and I would definitely be back, especially knowing that they serve brunch on Sundays.

Very nice atmosphere in the restaurant, first time to this place. We met friends at the bar who were already drinking. Our reservations weren't for another 20 min so my fiance and I sat down to order drinks. Took 15 min for the bartender to ask us what we want to drink. Our table was called and another ten minutes to receive the drinks. Not the fastest that's for sure We had appetizers which were excellent by the way. For dinner I ordered the braised short ribs which were over cooked , tasted a little burnt to me, my fiance ordered the lasagna Later when we got home the lasagna came back up!!!. Dessert was nice All in all a little disappointed as this is a high dollar restaurant. I had higher expectations coming in. Service was excellent, waitress was very kind and professionalWe tipped her quite well

I would give this place zero stars if I could. We had an absolutely terrible experience here. My cousin has severe food allergies, and despite informing the staff multiple times, they forgot to mention there were nuts in the rice. Had we known her fiancé wouldn't have ordered it. We had reservations at 6:45 and it was around 7:15 before anyone even came to our table and 8:00 before we were served our food. I would strongly advise anyone with food allergies to avoid this restaurant at all costs.