Almond Tree Grill & Lounge — Restaurant in Roseville

I read the reviews before I came here and was shocked how good they were. I had driven past this place for years and chalked it up to just another dive bar so I never entered. I heard about the "older" crowd and decor and shied away. My mistake.

Let me tell you what, I've been doing karaoke for more than 20 years both as a vocalist and a KJ and bartender and I have seen it ALL in the way of bar scenes. This place is a rock-solid neighborhood bar. I can't call it a dive because although the interior is a bit dated, it's ALWAYS clean. Yes, they don't have top shelf for most alcoholic options but they do have great prices for good beer and booze options, better than you'd expect food (The BBQ Burger is SERIOUS), Top Notch service (Gina is a bar maid Queen - never a dry glass, always thinking ahead and a sweetheart to boot), there's a smoke room (So nice not to be banished outside!) and the vibe? FUN!!! My wife and I have been coming here for 2 months now and become regulars, I even held my birthday here and all my friends that have come out say the same thing - "This place is great!!!"

This is old school folks but in the best way possible. People are here to sing and dance and support those with the courage to do either. There's no frills and no boneheads (I have not see anything negative pop off here once), the staff are cool and friendly and the place is always busy but not overcrowded.

If you're looking for filet mignon, high end martini's and an overall "Millennial" experience this is not that. So to those hating - Put away your age-ism, embrace the vibe and look around this spot, these people understand how to enjoy themselves, support others and be friendly. It's how karaoke should be and Almond Tree is something to be cherished for it's realness. If I want a crowded, loud mouthed, wannabe frat boy and "I'm young, drunk and stupid" girl thing - I'd go somewhere else trendy and lame and more divey.

If you want to have a good time with real, down home folks who know how to behave and know each other by name - this is the spot for you. The karaoke is really good. I'm talking good vocalists who know what they are doing and Bill is a great KJ who is fair, funny and keeps the place moving.

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Its an old school dive bar that has karaoke. If you like to listen to kareoke but not sing, pay top prices for drinks with little selection of draft beers with no craft brews, than this might be the place for you. But if you sing karaoke and haven't been there, forget it. As others have already mentioned you can sign up for karaoke and wait patiently while "the selected singers" get to perform 2 or more times before you. I asked the guy running the karaoke politely how long it takes normally to be able to sing a song there and he gave me a dirty look and replied as long as the list is which is bs since the rotated through list 2x An hour before this while I was waiting he was calling for specific singers he wanted saying he needed more sign ups. He had no clue how good I was but I was not going to sing dance music and I think that was all he was interested. I sing regularly both in a band and with karaoke. How this place is termed "the best Karaoke spot in blah blah land" is beyond me. Its staged and choreographed. If you want real live karaoke that comes with everything live including the back up band, (no sound recordings) go to the Powerhouse in Folsom on Tuesday nites. Way better and easy to get on the list and sing. And they have some really dynamite singers including a...

Let's start by saying...it's a dive! Stopped in a few times to see local talent play. Stopped in a few times for drinks after work. Stopped in a few times for lunch and breakfast since it is close and an option.

The live talent on Monday night is always on par!!! Actually, Ace-in-hole!!! The live talent is excellent. The same goes for the service!

I know things can get busy here. So, I try to be as clear and succinct as possible when ordering from the menu or when ordering drinks. I'm in a hurry. They're in a hurry. I'm hoping they respect my time as much as I respect theirs.

Well, today, my bartender Ashley was excellent! Greeted my grumpiness with a smile and cheerful, "Hello." Gave me a minute to get situated and came back around for my order.

I'm always very specific to save time and reduce confusion. Gave her my drink order, and for the 1st time in this bar, this was the only bartender that did not ask for clarification. She returned with my order in hand, and it was perfect!

Anyway, I just want to say Thank You Ashley!!! You made my day!!!

Btw....Double Tito's, soda, lime, tall with a splash of cran. I believe that is pretty clear and succinct and saves us all time and...