Aracely Lounge

The cocktails are pretty good, tasty and well prepared. The interior is modern and elegant, and the seating area is comfortable. The waitress is friendly, but they made some errors on the bill, and I am glad they fixed in the end.

TLDR; 10/10 for food, service, and vibes! How cute is this place! I am always looking for new spots with good eats and great vibes and, lucky for me, this Cafe came at a recommendation! I came here for brunch with my mentor and sat at their outdoor patio. It has plenty of umbrellas for shade during the day and marketplace lights strung around the perimeter for the evening. I had their croissant french toast and it near took me to a whole other heavenly dimension ◡̈ . Yum! Ishmael was our server and was fantastic - he was attentive and quick! Linda is the owner and did such a great job with the place! Congrats on opening!! Who knew Danville could get more attractive. ♥️

The atmosphere is nice and pretty. There's a large back patio but there's no air conditioning even though it's a hot summer day. The food looks nice but it was bland. Can't really eat it without hot sauce. The duck mixed grain bowl had totally dry and blasted duck pieces. Just change the protein if you don't know how to cook it. The service was bad. The host looked lost and gave us too many drink menus and not enough food menus. No one knew whether our order was taken. We had to get our own drinks from the bar because we were tired of watching the ice melt while sitting on the counter. One server asked the bar tender if the red wine was the rose (wow!). There was no manager in sight so maybe no one is being trained or organized. I may try to come again to see if it improves but I don't know. Seems like time may be better spent going to known and reliable restaurants nearby.

I am not sure how I missed the opening several months ago but I tried this place with a friend for happy hour and we really enjoyed it. Mondays are always pretty slow but at 4pm people started to arrive for the happy hour but there is plenty of seating inside and out. The seating was very comfortable as was the overall atmosphere. The service was friendly and efficient. We both ordered an appetizer and entree, I loved the beet salad and sliders and the other in my party enjoyed the ribs. Prices for happy hour were terrific, you can order from the main menu at 30% off. I tried their pomegranate martini which was awesome. I plan to return soon with another friend. It was terrific overall.

I have only been here twice during the day but, so far but each time the food was absolutely the best I have had in Danville. The ingredients are imaginative and exceptionally tasty. What I also appreciate is that the chef’s menu changes which makes it exciting. The exterior is not much and could be improved, but that may keep the crowds away for a while which makes it easier for me to look forward to bringing friends and enjoying a charming meal!!!!

I'm very torn as I submit this review. We've come here twice before for breakfast and were supremely impressed and would've rated 5s across the board. The previous visits, we were able to sit in the gorgeous courtyard out back, we were the only customers, the food was exquisite and the service was exquisite. I meant to write reviews earlier because my biggest fear at that time was that because there weren't many customers, this wonderful new addition to Danville might be shut down. Or at least breakfast service would be shut down. There are so few creative, high-quality yet approachable menus with a welcoming family atmosphere downtown. Today we visited on a rainy day and sat inside for the first time. We were only the 3rd table there, and the other two tables were families with very young kids. I thought well that's nice, a place for families in the morning with good food and a sophisticated atmosphere! However, our experience quickly soured because there was only one server, he did not give us any menus, I had to get up and go get menus for our table, and then service was incredibly, painfully slow. How that happen when only 3rd tables were occupied? My son could have ordered off the kids menu, but chose to order off the adult menu and the server asked him if he would like toast. Of course he said yes. I asked the server if that was going to be an extra charge and he said yes, toast is not included. 🙄 We wait an exceedingly long time for our food, and when it finally arrives, he puts the plate in front of my son with sausage on it instead of the bacon he ordered. I quickly told him he had actually ordered bacon. A good server would have gone to the kitchen and brought back an extra side of bacon for us while we started to eat. I had even commented that my son was hungry. This server whisked away the entire plate we had waited so long to get in the first place. We had to wait for the plate to come back with the correct bacon on it. As we were waiting, they seated a new couple that had come in between us and the other party from whom we had been reasonably spaced. Now we were all crammed in one corner of the restaurant together! They could've easily sat them on the opposite side where there was more space. It's not like it's such a big restaurant that it would be trouble for the server. Then a baby shower party showed up and they were loud and boisterous and took up a ton of the servers' already limited attention. As we were leaving, I passed by both the server and the bartender and almost said thank you as I always do, but I paused to see if they would acknowledge our existence. They didn't. They requested payment at the table with one of those handheld devices that automatically asks for 20% or higher tip, and ask you to give them a thumbs up or thumbs down. Would you really give a thumbs down right in front of the server there? I didn't, but seriously thought about it. I'm so torn because food was quite average this time, the service and the atmosphere were sorely lacking compared to our previous 2 wonderful visits. Plus they had gotten rid of the carrot cake pancakes which was the best thing on the menu. Really hoping the restaurant management reads this review and takes it to heart in the spirit of prompt improvement. Maybe they've already given up on the Danville restaurant. Who knows. But that would be sad.

One of my worst experiences ever at a bar and I am in the service industry. I literally thought I was being punked. Two girlfriends and I stopped in an hour before a dinner reservation to get drinks. It took 20 minutes for the bartender to give us a menu and another 20 minutes for us to get drinks. There were 6 people in the entire place! We thought we might be able to sneak in two drinks and we could barely get a drink. Even though we ordered at once, we each got our drinks 5 mins apart. This place is so cute and has so much potential. I was bummed but I can’t ever go back to place.

I had a lovely mom's night out spent at Aracely. There were about 15 of us at a long table in their beautiful backyard space. Out waiter was attentive and provided us with great service. I tried the cocktail called "De Lulu" which was delicious and we also ordered a bunch of appetizers: risotto balls, chicken milanesa bites, roasted cauliflower and warm olives. Everything was yummy. Thank you for a great night out, Aracely.

What a cute cafe. Love the esthetic. Quiet ambiance. Great for a girlfriend meet up or brunch. Everything on the menu looked like my cup of tea but I kept eyeing the Croissant French Toast, wanting something sweet. Paired well with my piping hot cup of bold coffee made to order. Would definitely come back with Hubs for a breakfast date.

Have only been here a few times, mainly for drinks pre or post dinner and a few small bites. It's a beautiful space with live music though I've always been there when they are setting up or done, so I can't tell you when that is offered. The cocktails I have tried have been quite tasty and my friends say the same with all the ones they have ordered! Of the limited bites I have tried. I will say the brussel sprout chips and crudo were yummy! They haven't been very busy the few times I have come but I hope the business picks up a bit as it's a "nicer" option for cocktails/happy hour in the area.

Aracely is a new place. It is in the Pianos bar location. The owners did a nice job improving the inside appearance. The restaurant is no longer dark and well used but open and airy. Light woods and white walls made a huge difference. The staff is pleasant and likes to talk with customers. Today we had the eggs in a hole, albacore tartare and the tomato gallete. All were nicely flavored and gave us the desire to return. We recommend giving them a try. They are new and serve a great product. We will return.

We brought the family for dinner tonight. It was 6 pm on a Sunday, and only seven other people were in the restaurant. Today's service was prolonged. With only seven other people in the restaurant, it took 20 minutes to order our drinks after we were seated. After the water arrived, placing our orders took another 25 minutes. I ordered the halibut. When it arrived, it was a cold, hard brick of a fish. So, we asked to try again. We had to as the busboy because our waitress, Arianna, could not be found. She made us really love and miss Natasha from the other day. The second halibut was also overcooked, but less than the first, so I did not complain becauseI didn't want to waste anymore time waiting for food. I need to remember not to order the halibut here. The bouillabaisse was bland, and none of our seafood tasted fresh. The peaches and cream drink was okay. The kid's pepperoni pizza was only half-consumed. My daughter wasnt in love with her chicken bites. Overall, the presentation was great! We just did not enjoy our dinners, and wouldbrate our dinner twp out of 5 stars. But we enjoyed our girls' lunch last time, and if we return, it will only be for brunch or lunch.

My friends and I. came here for brunch on Monday. We got there early so we pretty much had the place to ourselves. The restaurant is beautiful! The decor was modern and dainty. Perfect for dates and hanging out with friends. Everything we ordered was delicious. I especially enjoyed the french toast croissant. The avocado toast was also perfect!! Chilaquiles is also a must try! The carrot pancake was very tasty! Our waitress was very friendly and attentive. She was very helpful in her recommendations. She even offered to take our pictures in the outdoor area, where it was beautiful and definitely brings instagram vibes!

My wife and I are big fans of the San Francisco location. We decided to have a late breakfast at the Danville location Friday Feb 28,2025. We were greeted by a very sweet young lady. That was a good start to a very nice breakfast. We shared the Croissant French Toast which was very good. And we ordered two Brunch plates which consisted of scramble eggs, potatoes, peppers and bacon. Both plates were very tasty. The interior of the building in very nice, clean and comfortable. Staff was nice. Had to park two blocks away, but that was OK. It was lunch time. We live on this side of the Bay, so we will be stopping at this location whenever we are in the area.

My husband and I came here for an impromptu valentine's lunch date. The ambiance is beautiful. It is open and airy with cute decor. The service was great. I had the mussels which were delicious. My husband had the avocado toast. He enjoyed it and said he'd order again. We both ordered a drinks. I had their spritz and it was one of the best I've had. Their prices are on par with other restaurants. We will definitely go here again.

Omg we accidentally happened upon this longe and went in to explore a cute, upscale location with an adorable casual patio. The food and beer was unbelievable. Our new favorite place and a gem in Danville. Run, don't walk folks. But then again do I want anyone to know our newfound secret?

The ambiance is unmatched in this town! The food is innovative and the drinks are superb. Karla treated us like royalty. The burger was the best I've had in town and the crepes were fabulous.

First of all, I'm very glad that I didn't read these negative reviews before trying Aracely on a whim today, with my husband, for a late lunch! We popped into the restaurant once before, just to take a quick look, as we weren't aware that they were there, and while downtown this afternoon, we decided to stop in for a bite to eat. The restaurant was fairly quiet, and since it was a beautiful day, we opted to sit out on the patio. I am both gluten and dairy free and the menu options were pretty limited for me, but I chose the heirloom tomato salad and subbed polenta croutons for the grilled cheese croutons, accompanied by the Amberjack crudo (I inquired about ordering the fish taco from the children's menu, but was told that this is for children only). My husband ordered the halibut entrée, and we both decided on the hibiscus refresher (nonalcoholic) to drink. We were both very pleased with our meals and would definitely order everything that we had again! The presentation was beautiful, and the flavors were wonderful! I do think that service could be improved upon, but it wasn't awful by any means. I also think that the prices were a bit steep, especially $17 for a tomato salad... but then again, prices have gone sky high everywhere! The interior of the restaurant is beautiful and I am considering hosting a baby shower for my daughter there. My recommendation would be to give Aracely a try, and form your own opinion

I recently moved back to the Bay Area and have been to Aracely Lounge twice now. Once for a birthday party and once for brunch. The space is inviting, lovely decor and good vibes. The menu is an eclectic mix of Spanish, French and California cuisine. The event was held on the patio on a warm night, and they served a beautiful display of cheese and charcuterie boards, raw bar (ceviche, lobster, oysters) and meats with a delicious orzo salad. At brunch we tried the chilaquiles (the beef cheek is amazing), the avocado toast (loved the tahini and lime relish) and the croissants French toast. Like all new businesses they are still trying to figure things out with the service, but the friendly staff, beautiful space and great drinks made up for the hiccups.

The inside was way too loud so we moved to the outside patio, which they happily accommodated. The patio is expansive, which is a welcome addition to Danville. The condos next door were playing obnoxiously loud music which wasn't enjoyable. The decor is modern boho and aesthetically pleasing but if it's busy I wouldn't eat inside because of the noise. The food was above average! I had the ceviche, which I would definitely order again. It had some heat, which wasn't listed on the menu, but it worked for me. Order the sourdough toast on the side for dipping. The other guests had the halibut and it was delicious. The dill was a nice touch. The waiter was a bit slow, but it seems that he was a new waiter and a bit inexperienced. My ceviche was supposed to arrive before the entrees and it was delivered after the other guests got their entrees. We had to ask the bus boy to deliver a second round of drinks because the waiter took too long. Overall, worth a visit, and I will try brunch. I will not come back for a while so they can work out the kinks of opening a new restaurant.

Good food... good service and good people. I been to Aracelys for dinner and brunch and each time I was greeted with warmth, given a choice of seating and introduced to staff. The wine list is eclectic, reasonably priced and a great match for the food. The food shines at Aracelys and offers variety for everyone. Special mention for the breads and pastries that are made in house. I have tasted their soups, salads, meat courses and fish and each time the food was spot on.

Aracely Lounge, welcome to the neighborhood! I'd say that my overall take on this new restaurant is that the food is good, the aesthetic is nice, but the service and maintenance of the restaurant needs some real improvement. Here's what I mean: We came by for Saturday brunch and were immediately greeted with so many menus it could create diagnosable anxiety. That includes the fact that the menus were poorly printed on reused paper (fine) that had food stains from the table before me (not fine). When we were seated, I was brought to their velvet couch that had food crumbs strewn across the seat I had to brush them off. The couch, was cute though! When the server came, it was very transactional. No welcome, no introduction, no explanation of the menu. Understandable, as he was the only server working the entire restaurant it seemed. When it came to the food. Very amazing menu options! I was really very impressed with the unique food and drink options they'd offered. Everything sounded so tasty. Ordered The Valley Spritzer. Garnish on it was boring but the drink was very nice. Not too aperol forward, which I appreciated. The orange juice, disappointing but since they offer fresh squeezed as an option it was likely just a bitter orange. When it came to the food, we ordered the chilaquiles, which was good. I really appreciate when there's still a crunch to the chips underneath all the yum yums. The French toast was by far my favorite. So unique. So delicious. On to the negatives. Ordered their brunch special of a prosciutto and egg crepe. It came out looking like a heaping mess. The crepe was undercooked and there really was no flavor to it. The concept of it is incredible, unfortunately it was a miss. Also ordered the empanada of the day. When asked, I was told it was just beef. When it came out it was over cooked and it reflected in its flavor because it was incredibly dry and disappointing. For the aesthetic of the restaurant. I think it's really beautiful. They also have a large backyard which I think is great for large parties. Hopefully they bring some entertainment like a drag brunch because of how large it is. On the inside however. Really such a shame to see food mushed on the ground, what I thought was a dead cockroach (likely a smushed potato) underneath a booth, dust mites piling up, broken baseboards, dirty (blackened) table bases, missing outlet covers, dirty window sills, and cleaning products piled behind the entrance to the bar. And that's only what I could see from where I was seated. To me this restaurant has really strong potential to become great. Definitely a place I'd come back to to see what improvements they make.

Let's make something clear: If you are the type of person who writes a negative review within the first six months of a place opening, then don't go to any new place. Wait until they can get it all sorted. This is a gorgoues new spot and they did a wonderful job transforming it from the former bar. Menu is eclectic and unique and trying to do more than serve another form of pasta or upgraded diner food. Wines selection is nice and the back bar has all the hits. Service is charming. Food came out tasty in a reasonable amount of time. We'll definitely be back.

Recently visited this new spot and was not disappointed. The drinks and service were great! You can tell this is not the owners first rodeo. The server stated the owner had another location as well in the BayArea. I really like the decor. Good place to take friends to grab a drink or bite to eat. Low key, chill vibe. The place could use some Feng Shui for the seating in the middle and back of the building. They have only been open a couple months so hopefully more good things to come.

I have been here a few times but it is very apparent the owners have stepped away. This place has lovely decor but everything else is a mess. My girlfriend and I dined here on a Saturday night, There were maybe 3-4 other tables. We waited at least 20 minutes for a drink order, each food item came out after an extremely long wait especially considering the place was empty...it was just awkward. The food was ok, nothing great.... I want to love it.....

First-time visit this morning and we're impressed! The modern boho style is amazing and we had a great time sitting outside in the back. Great food, drinks, and service. We'll be back!

The place was so cute, food was good. Service? Oh man...I haven't had service this terrible in like a decade. It was a MESS. Too much to list and I don't want to shame the place, they just really need to make a change/step it up.

Atmosphere and food was amazing!! We came on a slower night, definitely stop in if you're looking for a cute & cozy place for dinner/apps/drink!

I've now been here for two birthday parties and both were absolutely lovely. The patio is open and roomy for a large party or reception. Tables and tables of delicious appetizers and food were set out. The second smaller party was inside and was intimate and elegant. Stunning decor and friendly attentive staff. Again the food was divine. Family style platters served. Highly recommend this new spot in town.

We stopped in here on a whim this morning, initially just in search of coffee. The transformation inside what used to be the piano bar is stunning. Chic, light, inviting. We opted for the patio seating and decided to try the food. Unfortunately they did not have brewed coffee available.. but the americano was only 50¢ more (4.50) so I went with that. My other half had a cappuccino which he said was good. We ordered the avocado toast (LOTS of fresh avocado and many fun flavors), the omelette and a kale/spinach smoothie. The toast was delicious and filling. The omelette was tasty. The smoothie? I would pass. Tiny and a bit boring. Prices were a bit steep but that's true everywhere. Service was friendly and only one other pair there, so we were well-attended. I want to come back and try some of their cocktails. But for now, a beautiful spin on an old, well-loved bar. We recommend!

The restaurant was nearly empty yet service was subpar. Drinks were creative and tasty, but food not so much. The charcuterie board we (finally) got after waiting about 30 minutes was a joke. It literally included a cut up raw onion. It's like they didn't know how to make one and just looked around the kitchen and said, "let's add an onion!" It has a beautiful outdoor patio for private events or to enjoy the beautiful Danville weather. This place has opportunities with its location and charm, but it needs to step up its game.

The place was very pleasant and enjoyable. The food is great. Carrot pancakes was very tasty.

This restaurant is SO CUTE! Everything Danville needs, finally a stylish brunch spot with AMAZING food! My friends and I loved our experience there and have decided it's our new place!

Beautiful restaurant, love the new additions to the menu - just had the beet salad and trout - great service.

New spot in Danville so we decided to check it out! On their website, we saw they had an "aperitif hour". Once we arrived, unfortunately the staff told us they haven't enforced happy hour at the restaurant yet. Disappointing since we drove out there for happy hour, but we decided to stay and enjoy a cocktail anyways. I ordered the some version of a lychee martini. It was delicious! The ambiance in the restaurant is very trendy and cute, lots of seating. The couch I sat on had crumbs everywhere so unfortunately just had to clean it myself once I sat down. Huge outdoor patio! Hope to return when happy hour is enforced.

Had a fabulous dinner. Everything we ordered was outstanding. We ordered risotto balls, pork belly cups, ceviche, tomato galette and the albacore tuna. We were treated to homemade cream puffs to celebrate birthdays at the table. Since it was a warm night the Shotgun Amigos (think watermelon margaritas) were awesome.

We've tried this place twice now, once for brunch and again for dinner. I gave them the benefit of being new and still figuring things out after a sub-par brunch experience..well let me tell you, they haven't figured it out... and the dinner was worse than the brunch!! Do yourself a favor and skip this spot next time you want to eat out in Danville.

One caveat. You must greet guests at the door. Always Your establishment is beautiful. The staff can always improve on first impressions.

The food was excellent but the actual infrastructure needs a few items to be completed and working. The big one was lack of AC on a hot summer day! Also, although the young service staff was friendly but the seem to be poorly organized and had to be reminded of requests.

Aracely Lounge is a great space with delicious food! The outdoor area is such a vibe and is beautiful for events. They are newly opened and have done so much in such little time. The owner is accommodating and has a good sense of humor. This is a notable destination in Danville!

Super energy and outgoing vibe, live music, gorgeous large open back patio, great location, pretty drinks, friendly staff.

I really wanted to like this place. First visit. Nice decor; pleasant host, well greeted! .. then it started unraveling. The server was buried in his handheld tablet (HATE THOSE).. was an order taker, NOT a good ambassador for the restaurant. Drink took 10+ minutes, and the place only had about 4 tables occupied! The cocktail was tasty and generous. Ordered the empenada app, and it took 15 mins, while the table of 4 by me got their (same) apps in 5 minutes!. Empenada was ok, but severely underseasoned. While still enjoying (sic) the empenada, they brought my entree (Halibut); terrible timing! The Halibut was overcooked, dry, and again, way underseasoned. Accompaniments were bland, too! My kingdom for a lemon wedge! No one checked on me.. so overall a great disappointment... such potential.. being successful isn't rocket science, but it DOES take effort, training, and desire. Unfortunately, I don't think I'll be back. Quelle domage.

Nice spot. Good cocktails and designed hip inside. My wife thinks it's cute. Can't wait for outdoors to be open. We only did drinks.

Breakfast was awesome - the croissant French toast and carrot cake pancakes were delicious!!! Our server Rodrigo was so attentive and helpful!! Definitely going back to sample more menu items!!!

I went there twice so far, for brunch with a friend and for dinner with a large group of 9, both times had a great time, ambiance was modern and chic, service was excellent, food was tasty. Loved the empanadas !

I came here on a Wednesday with high expectations but left very disappointed . The interior is gorgeous and it has the potential for a great spot for a girls night out ; however the food and service were very sub par. There were plenty of patrons inside and on the patio. It did get very loud inside - so keep that in mind if you want to have an intimate night out . Our party of 2 had to use very loud voices to be able to hear each other over other diners voices (and they weren't even at the next table ). We ordered the truffle fries which came out lukewarm and the pork belly tacos were overcooked with not much flavor. My friend ordered the burger which was also very "meh" and the fact the burger doesn't come with any sides left us feeling that it was overpriced. She also had to flag down the server to get condiments which should have been brought out with the burger . I had the wild mushroom cavatelli which was recommended by the server . Sadly it was too salty and the portion was too small. Needless to say -we had no desire to order dessert. after that and left still hungry . I would not come back for food but may consider giving this place another shot to just come in for a cocktail at the bar because it's such a beautiful space .

I so wanted to love this place. Great interior, nice staff. The food was sub par. Appetizer cold and our steak was well done and I ordered medium rare. I told the staff to let the chef know, as I didn't want another one but they really didn't seem to care. So bummed.

Went with a friend to celebrate my birthday. Lovely decor and the restaurant was not crowded (a Sunday evening). We ordered just three appetizers and really enjoyed each of them (the Farro risotto balls, Fried squash and Roasted cauliflower). Enjoyed all of them and felt full after eating them. They surprised me and brought out a macadamia nut-chocolate brownie with "Happy Birthday" written with chocolate drizzle and confetti. Very nice! I will return here to dine again and I will recommend the restaurant to friends.

We had a fantastic meal and the cocktails are excellent. And we are very fussy. This is a great addition to the Danville dining scene.

I had a lovely mom's night out spent at Aracely. There were about 15 of us at a long table in their beautiful backyard space. Out waiter was attentive and provided us with great service. I tried the cocktail called "De Lulu" which was delicious and we also ordered a bunch of appetizers: risotto balls, chicken milanesa bites, roasted cauliflower and warm olives. Everything was yummy. Thank you for a great night out, Aracely.

We only had drinks, but they were excellent and so was the service. We will definitely be back for dinner/brunch.

Food was bland, service was below average. Atmosphere was nice but not a great experience overall... we were given empty salt and pepper shakers (and the food really needed salt and pepper!)

Had dinner there tonight and was completely disappointed. Service was horrible. We waited awhile for someone to take our drink order, and when they took our order we also ordered apps at the same time. Our apps came out before our drinks did. Then a good 25 min go by, our server comes up and asked "can I help you with something?" We're like we would like to order dinner! We order two halibut dishes, they were completely over cooked and unseasoned. (We didn't want to send back because we were hungry and ready to leave) My wife ordered the duck bowl, and has been sick to her stomach since eating it. I would say avoid this place at all cost. They have a lot of stuff they need to work on. Definitely feel like I wasted $220 bucks and still went and ate food elsewhere after.

we invited friends to dinner at Aracely lounge in Danville on the 22nd of August. Service, food and ambiance were excellent. However there was a problem with the billing. We bought a bottle of wine for $70. The restaurant in addition charged us a corkage fee for $35. I have called the restaurant four times in the past two days to have this corrected. I spoke with a service staff member once and the bartender once. Both reassured me someone would call me back. No one has returned my call. I did get a hold of one of their managers called Lexy. She further assured me I would receive a call from her. Nothing so far. I will have to physically go to the restaurant tomorrow and get this taken care of. Very disappointed

Great place for cocktails and beautiful ambiance. Food was not good. Fish was dry like sandpaper, duck was over salted.

Cute aesthetic but horrible service and very mediocre food. Kids cheese burger was not edible nor for kids consumption. The bun was hard as a rock and the burger was oddly tall. Food took forever to arrive because the waitress put in the wrong order. We came the night before as well for drinks and apps and the same waitress screwed up our order for the first time. Super cute interior design but major failure on food and staff!!!!

Ambiance is a perfect 10. Food has always been delicious, service is great. . . Looking forward to many more nights there!