Range Life

"Very nice farm to table restaurant. I liked the atmosphere and ambiance. Cocktails were very very good. Tried the stuffed summer peppers with coppa, and the eggplant with flatbread. I’d go back only for the flatbread… it was amazing. We tried chicken and lamb. The lamb leg was mildly undercooked, but the chicken was spectacular. Overall good experience and would recommend."

"Great personable service adds immeasurably to the very very good food. Food was perfectly paced and was a nice change away from highly seasoned food most restaurants are featuring today. Here the food's tastes are so very complimentary to each other in a dish. Portions are just right. While parking can be a problem if you are disabled there is a temporary city lot open to all opposite the restaurant and down a bit."

"My wife and I recently dined at Range Life and unfortunately, our experience fell short of the expectations given the price range of the place and its Bib gourmand award. While some dishes were decent, others left something to be desired. The first appetizer, the feral heart snow peas & Korean radish, was disappointing and not worth the price as the flavors did not complement each other. The second appetizer, the beef tartare, was not bad, but the fried shallots overpowered the tartare. The entrées, the gusanito beans and roasted chicken, were decent, but with no new or interesting tastes and pairings. Additionally, the chicken portion was enormous and may have impacted our dining experience. The dessert, milk and honey ice cream with honeycomb, was fantastic, but unfortunately, the honeycomb was burned. When we informed the server, she replied that it was intentional, but in my experience, honeycomb doesn‘t have to taste like this. Compared to other restaurants with the Bib Gourmand award, Range Life falls behind. During our visit, we noticed areas where the staff could improve to enhance the overall guest experience. Implementing a unified dress code would create a more professional atmosphere; clearer and louder communication at the table would be beneficial; staff could be knowledgeable about the wine list to make recommendations based on guests' preferences, and ensure no cork residue is left after serving wine by the glass. In the end it felt odd to have the bill placed on our table without any acknowledgment. A simple inquiry about further dining or drink options would have made us feel more valued as customers. Edit: Add one star to the review if you set the expectations right. In the end, it is one of the nicest places with decent food around Livermore after all."

"Everything about this restaurant is amazing. The food was phenomenal (highly recommend the bone-in pork chop if it's on the menu). Halibut was also very tasty! Wife and I went for our wedding anniversary (left a comment on the reservation) and they surprised us with a congrats glass of tasty champagne and "Happy Anniversary " on the paper menus. The beer and cocktails are good, pretty much what you get at any nice place. Our server Laura was amazing. I have a real goofy personality and constantly embarrass my wife but Laura ran with it and had fun with us. She was very nice, on top of things, and accommodating. Oh, get the deep fried cabbage and pepper appetizer. So damn tasty with their homemade dipping sauce. The ambiance of the restaurant is great too. Nice chill vibes where you can still be yourself. I highly recommend this place! It is pricey but know you are getting top quality food sourced locally by the chef, great service, and a great overall experience."