Chris & Julian's Guidebook
Food Scene (Local)
We are BIG on supporting our local businesses! We hope you’ll check out our favorites while you’re in town!
Heirloom
8398 N Fresno StOur FAVORITE restaurant in all of Fresno!
Bobby Salazar's Taqueria
725 E Olive AveOur favorite sushi spot in Fresno! Great atmosphere, food and drinks.
9 locals recommend
Wassabi Off the Hook
752 W Shaw AveOur favorite sushi spot in Fresno! Great atmosphere, food and drinks.
Walking distance from our home! Ampersand is a must while you’re in Fresno! Delicious homemade local ice cream. We recommend the honeycomb!
46 locals recommend
Ampersand Ice Cream
1940 N Echo AveWalking distance from our home! Ampersand is a must while you’re in Fresno! Delicious homemade local ice cream. We recommend the honeycomb!
La Boulangerie
730 W Shaw AveWestwoods BBQ & Spice Co
8042 N Blackstone AvePismo's Coastal Grill
7937 N Blackstone AveDog House Grill
2789 E Shaw AveRichie's Pizza & Hot Dogs
844 E Olive AveYosemite Ranch
1520 E Champlain DrLibelula
1154 Broadway StThe Annex Kitchen
2257 W Shaw AveBrahma Bull North & South Indian Cuisine
3050 W Shaw AveMax's Bistro & Bar
1784 W Bullard AveSakura Chaya
690 E Nees AveTake 3
1230 Fulton MallDon’t let the location fool you, Chef Paul’s is one of the best spots in town! Celebrities like Tyra Banks and Joe Rogan have even raved about them during their time in Fresno. If you want authentic southern food, this is THE spot! Fried green tomatoes, fried okra, fried chicken, Mac n cheese, gumbo, and so much more!
7 locals recommend
Chef Paul's Cafe
952 F StDon’t let the location fool you, Chef Paul’s is one of the best spots in town! Celebrities like Tyra Banks and Joe Rogan have even raved about them during their time in Fresno. If you want authentic southern food, this is THE spot! Fried green tomatoes, fried okra, fried chicken, Mac n cheese, gumbo, and so much more!
Los Panchos Mexican Restaurant and Cantina
1000 Fulton StEntertainment
Gazebo Gardens is a just a few blocks up from our home! It’s a 1920’s nursery that turns into a entertainment venue on Thurs, Fri & Sat w/ live music, food trucks and a great selection of beer!
46 locals recommend
Gazebo Beer Garden
3204 N Van Ness BlvdGazebo Gardens is a just a few blocks up from our home! It’s a 1920’s nursery that turns into a entertainment venue on Thurs, Fri & Sat w/ live music, food trucks and a great selection of beer!
FAB is our favorite LGBT+ club in Fresno. Located in the historic Tower District and surrounded by restaurant and other great bars.
12 locals recommend
Fab
716 E Olive AveFAB is our favorite LGBT+ club in Fresno. Located in the historic Tower District and surrounded by restaurant and other great bars.
Roger Rocka's Dinner Theater
1226 N Wishon AveFulton 55
875 Divisadero StClub Legends is one of Fresno’s oldest LGBT+ clubs. It features two dance rooms, 3 bars and a pool!
6 locals recommend
Club Legends
3075 N Maroa AveClub Legends is one of Fresno’s oldest LGBT+ clubs. It features two dance rooms, 3 bars and a pool!
Warnors Theatre
1400 Fulton StSightseeing
Woodward Park
Forestiere Underground Gardens
5021 W Shaw AveMeux Home Museum
1007 R StKearney Mansion Museum
7160 W Kearney BlvdTake a beautiful trip via kayak or canoe down the San Joaquin River and experience one of the most beautiful places in Fresno!
San Joaquin River Parkway and Conservation Trust
11605 Old Friant RdTake a beautiful trip via kayak or canoe down the San Joaquin River and experience one of the most beautiful places in Fresno!
Fresno Chaffee Zoo
894 W Belmont AveYosemite National Park
Shopping
Root
1424 Fulton StThe Shop at KLSD
1755 Broadway StPalm & Olive Antiques-Vintage
302 E Olive AveFig Garden Village
790 W Shaw AveRiver Park Shopping Center
71 E Via la PlataFashion Fair Mall
645 E Shaw Ave
Happy House
6033 N Palm AveDrinks
One of the hottest spots in Fresno is Tioga! We recommend the “Half Dome”! They have a great indoor/outdoor space and have nightly events! Food trucks are often there as well.
32 locals recommend
Tioga-Sequoia Brewing Company Beer Garden
745 Fulton StOne of the hottest spots in Fresno is Tioga! We recommend the “Half Dome”! They have a great indoor/outdoor space and have nightly events! Food trucks are often there as well.
Zack's Brewery
712 Fulton StLucy's Lounge
733 E Olive AveVeni Vidi Vici
1116 N Fulton StGoldstein's Mortuary and Delicatessen
1279 N Wishon AveFab
716 E Olive AveThe Library at Detention
750 E Olive AveLivingstone's Restaurant & Pub
831 East Fern AvenueStrummer's Bar & Grill
833 E Fern AveFresbrew
810 E Olive AveElbow Room Bar & Grill
731 W San Jose AveModernist Craft Cocktail Bar
719 Fulton StOne of the best craft cocktail spots around!
Coffee/Tea
Super Instagram worthy spot w/ killer aesthetic, delicious coffee and bites to eat! Their avocado toast is soo good. Occasionally they’ll have a food truck out front. Great place to relax or study/work.
12 locals recommend
Hi-Top Coffee
1306 N Wishon AveSuper Instagram worthy spot w/ killer aesthetic, delicious coffee and bites to eat! Their avocado toast is soo good. Occasionally they’ll have a food truck out front. Great place to relax or study/work.
The Revue
620 E Olive AveFulton Street Coffee
2011 Tuolumne StTeazer World Tea Market
645 E Olive AveUSBEAN BREW STATION
700 Van Ness AveNeighborhoods
Downtown Fresno is in the midst of revitalization! There are constantly new businesses opening in downtown, a new Brewery District, concert halls, convention center, beautiful historic buildings that are finally seeing new life and so much more! We are incredibly passionate about our downtown and try to support the businesses there as much as possible. We hope you will too!
7 locals recommend
Downtown
Downtown Fresno is in the midst of revitalization! There are constantly new businesses opening in downtown, a new Brewery District, concert halls, convention center, beautiful historic buildings that are finally seeing new life and so much more! We are incredibly passionate about our downtown and try to support the businesses there as much as possible. We hope you will too!