The Guide to Serenity and Practical Magic
Fine Dining
Fine dining experiences including a full bar
Cracked Pepper Bistro
6737 N Palm AveThe Annex Kitchen
2257 W Shaw AveMax's Bistro & Bar
1784 W Bullard AveThe Lime Lite
1054 W Shaw AveCampagnia Bistro
1185 E Champlain DrVeni Vidi Vici
1116 N Fulton StFood Scene
Elbow Room is in the Fig Garden Village shopping center. Again, locally owned with wonderful food and cocktails. The steaks are perfect!
27 locals recommend
Elbow Room Bar & Grill
731 W San Jose AveElbow Room is in the Fig Garden Village shopping center. Again, locally owned with wonderful food and cocktails. The steaks are perfect!
This is a great place to go for a drink, and food is served until midnight.
19 locals recommend
Livingstone's Restaurant & Pub
831 East Fern AvenueThis is a great place to go for a drink, and food is served until midnight.
If your craving a burger, this is the place to go. Also, breakfast is a must! They also serve brunch.
19 locals recommend
Irene's Cafe
747 E Olive AveIf your craving a burger, this is the place to go. Also, breakfast is a must! They also serve brunch.
Noodle Express
601 East Olive AvenueGreat local Thai/Vietnamese food. Very casual.
BEST tacos in town, and it's right around the corner from your room, AND it's open late.
Taqueria El Premio Mayor
3141 N Maroa AveBEST tacos in town, and it's right around the corner from your room, AND it's open late.
Nightlife and Theater
Located in theTower District, stop in and have an old-fashioned. You’ll feel like you’re in a scene from The Great Gatsby.
Howlin Wolf
Located in theTower District, stop in and have an old-fashioned. You’ll feel like you’re in a scene from The Great Gatsby.
Lucy's Lounge
733 E Olive AveKnown for terrific Old Fashions and live jazz.
Roger Rocka's Dinner Theater
1226 N Wishon AveLocal live theater and dinner.
Splash Bar Fresno
644 East Olive AvenueGreat alternative bar.
Vibez Lounge
724 East Olive AvenueSightseeing
Forestiere Underground Gardens
5021 W Shaw AveThis is a "must see" and absolutely incredible.
In the Neighborhood
These are local places or businesses that are within walking distance or a very short bike ride.
Diversity, boutiques, vintage shops, eateries, coffee houses, nightlife, art. Most are locally owned.
87 locals recommend
Tower District
Diversity, boutiques, vintage shops, eateries, coffee houses, nightlife, art. Most are locally owned.
Brass Unicorn Inc
1007 N Van Ness AveThe tradition of Christmas Tree Lane in Fresno is one of the oldest in California, and it is a two minute walk from your room. It opens around the Friday after Thanksgiving. If your here during the holiday season, don't miss it.
9 locals recommend
Christmas Tree Lane
The tradition of Christmas Tree Lane in Fresno is one of the oldest in California, and it is a two minute walk from your room. It opens around the Friday after Thanksgiving. If your here during the holiday season, don't miss it.
Shopping
Whole Foods, Pottery Barn, Williams Sonoma, Chico's, Chipotle, The Elbow Room, La Boulangerie-
Less than two miles from your room.
49 locals recommend
Fig Garden Village
790 W Shaw AveWhole Foods, Pottery Barn, Williams Sonoma, Chico's, Chipotle, The Elbow Room, La Boulangerie-
Less than two miles from your room.
Fashion Fair Mall
645 E Shaw AveIf you like “antiquing” take the 15 minute drive to Clovis- you won’t be disappointed.
8 locals recommend
Clovis Antique Mall
532 5th StIf you like “antiquing” take the 15 minute drive to Clovis- you won’t be disappointed.