Gypsy Bistro

From the outside this place gives a bit of old Sacramento vibes, so I was expecting some decent food. We first walked into this fire pit area which would probably be really nice to hangout in at night. When we turned into the bar/dining area it was a bit of a switch. It had a fairly dark ambiance and a ma and pa energy with a touch of industrial. We sat in a separate area in the back left, but it was nice since we were a bigger party.The staff was decent, as they were quick to get us started once most of us were there. I loved the calamari since it had a firm texture with a really crispy fry. I'm not a huge fan of tentacles and don't do that well with more chewy textures. The bread they gave us to start was a bit heavy in the garlic, but it was still delicious. I don't normally see char lines when I eat garlic bread, but I didn't mind it here since it gave it a slightly smokey taste that helped cut through the garlic. My scampi was the perfect portion. The chicken was moist and the green beans had a good amount of salt on them. The dish almost had a homemade feel but in the best ways.The reason I give this place 4 instead of 5 starts is for the following: small piece of hair in my food, server brought out the topic of our ethnicity in what I found to be an unusual conversation, and the server handled packing our food with the use of her bare hands. There really isn't a ton of harm in the things I just listed, but I can't in good conscience give this experience a perfect score knowing that these things happened when it's not commonplace in most dining establishments. Something to note though is that I chose not to bring up the hair. It was small and on one piece of chicken. I still finished my food and there was no point in making them make another one. With that said, they may have gone out of their way to rectify it. Who knows, but still open to coming again.

I was out wine tasting on Sunday and stopped in Gypsy's Bistro. The experience was disappointing. We had appetizers for lunch. The crab cakes were well-prepared, but the calamari strips were overcooked and tough.For a restaurant that charges over $70 for Surf and Turf, I expect some amenities. The silverware is what you'd find in a Panda Express. Please get more substantial silverware. The wine list also needs beefing up to be in the middle of wine country.Final insult, the place was almost empty, and the service was extremely slow.We won't be going back.

Very good food that has the whole farm to table authenticity. The berry crepe dessert is a MUST try! It was delicious!

Tucked away in the picturesque town of Lockeford lies a culinary treasure - a small, yet extraordinary restaurant that will leave you in awe. As you enter, you'll be greeted by the sights and aromas of the open kitchen, where chefs work their magic. But the true pièce de résistance is the menu, an expertly crafted array of fresh farm-to-fork dishes, each showcasing the finest locally sourced ingredients and bursting with flavor.

The staff was nice, not the most attentive, and the restaurant was clean and really cozy! The food was delicious and we loved it! The only downside was convincing my Roma friend to come with me to a place named after an ethic slur, she ended up refusing to go and I can't blame her, the name is hard to get past for us and that impacts my review

Always enjoy Sunday brunch at Gypsy Bistro! Got there early to sit inside because there are only a few tables. So many choices the food is good the service can be hit or miss sometimes. But would definitely go back!

This restaurant always has the best food you can get around here. It doesn't matter what the menu has for that day, you'll be happy with whatever is available because the owner knows good food and wants to provide only the best. My favorite is the mac n cheese. It's the best. I've enjoyed every soup I've ever ate from here as well. The prices are a bit high for me so I tend to choose whatever the daily special is. If you're interested in steaks or seafood there is always an option on the menu as well. Those options are the more expensive options that I don't usually get. Maybe one day I will because I know it's the best around here for sure. Today I ordered the meatloaf special that comes with whip mashed potatoes and steamed veggies. I'm waiting for it to be ready so as soon as I get it I will hopefully remember to take a picture and add it to this review.

If you find yourself in or near Lockeford this is a must place to stop. They are located at the Lockeford Winery in a renovated 150,000 gallon concrete wine tank - super cool! If you visit read the history of the restaurant on the back side of the menu - inspiring story and of the roots and the community.In addition to the cool location, the food is absolutely amazing. We were traveling back to the Bay Area from the Eastern Sierras and checked yelp for a local place to stop and found this hidden gem. Thanks to Yelp and to all those who have previously left reviews. It's one of the best meals we've had and reminded us of one of our favorite restaurants in Florence Italy- Quattro Lione (if u find yourself in Florence this is a must stop and eat here - you won't be disappointed)Back to Gypsy Bistro Everything is made with fresh ingredients in house (even the desserts)We had1) beef pappardelle - this was so savory and melt in your mouth delicious. It was the kind of dish you slow down to eat so that you can savor and enjoy every bite. It was a special of the night but we were told it's a frequent special so hopefully you will visit in a night where it appears on the menu2) Pan seared salmon with the creamy polenta and green beans - salmon was cooked to perfection and the sauce was very pleasant and not too creamy. I dipped every bite in the sauce. The polenta was the creamiest I've ever had and the added corn kernels added that extra "je ne sai qua" element that elevated it (I'll be adding that extra touch to my homemade polenta even though I don't think I can get mine to taste this good)3) dessert we tried the orange bread pudding. I love bread pudding but hadn't had it in years. The bread pudding itself had a rich but not too dense texture and the orange sauce and whipped cream (served on top) were out of this world4) starters (how could I have almost forgotten) we had the fried calamari which were "cuts" from calamari steak cooked to perfection and served with the best cocktail and tarter sauce. I typically don't enjoy tarter sauce but would this one any day 5) cocktails- the manhattan was extremely delicious. Had we not been on a long drive home we would have both been drinking!The wait staff was very attentive and friendly and knew a lot about the menu. We talked with both of the waitresses which is always a nice experience This place was so good we are planning a road trip to return even if it's just for dinner

Great place. Crab cakes are a meal and very good. My husband always loves the pork dishes.

First of all, DO NOT LISTEN TO THE BAD REVIEWS! This place is awesome. I have been several times and never have had a one star experience. This spot is located off of a country road beside a winery. They're located inside of an industrial building with seating available outside as well. When you walk in, it's spacious, very rustic and bespoke. The lighting is always set very soft and everything has a beautiful glow set to it to make the ambiance. The ceilings are tall so it does tend to echo and get loud in there from time to time when there are a lot of people there. It's a female run business who believe in farm to table cooking. Every meal I've had here, I've never left disappointed. There's usually two male chefs churning out all the plates in the kitchen and they kill it. When you join the gypsy bistro for dinner, keep in mind everything's made to order, and it's a small staff. So if you're expecting a rushed meal with rushed service, you won't find it here. This place is meant to be enjoyed! I always start off with some cocktails and place my salad/app and entree meal all at the same time. They tend to always bring out the salads first, then the app, and then by the time that's finished and you've had another drink, dinner is served! I saw a lot of reviews saying how they thought it was really overpriced. In my opinion, not at all. You get amazing quality food, fresh, and served beautifully in the middle of Lockeford. We have nothing nice like that in this area and it's such a treat. In my opinion it is on the nicer end, so you are seeing that reflected in the pricing. The staff is always so warm and friendly. The service is always great, even when they're busy running around, they always make sure you're taken care of. If you're looking for some place off the beaten path that has quality food and want to spend a nice evening, try this place!