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Little_Prague.jpg prague_freeway_sign.JPGTheir freeway sign on Interstate 80 westbound at Mace Boulevard exit.

Location
330 G Street, Suite F
Hours
Mon: 5:30pm-10pm
Tue-Wed: 7:30am-10pm
Thu-Fri: 7:30am-11pm
Sat-Sun: 8am-11pm
Phone
(530)756-1107
Website
[WWW]http://www.littleprague.com/

Little Prague is a Czech restaurant. Maybe you've never had Czech food before, but don't be afraid — it's just good, hearty food. The happy hour at Little Prague is a good deal, with tasty 24oz. glasses of beer for three bucks, as well as 1/2 price appetizers like potato pancakes and deep-fried cauliflower. For meat lovers, Little Prague also offers an assortment of European sausages, such as Bratwurst, Bockwurst, and Rindswurst, which vary from pork to all-beef varieties (also 1/2 off during Happy Hour). Their bakery section (The Farmer's Wife) sells bread to many of our local grocers and makes wedding cakes.

The ambiance, however, isn't always so hospitable, to say the least. Woe betide the hapless diner that encounters Mr. Little Prague himself, who seems to be in the awkward position of trying to run a restaurant while [wikipedia]loathing his customers. The owner of the L.P. is considered by many of the below reviewers to be a real piece of work — rude, autocratic, and possessed of his own unique take on the 'Romantic', 'European' charms of Bohemian dining, which consists in the main of insulting customers. Let the good times roll at L.P.! Thus prompting one to wonder why on earth such an establishment would continue to be frequented by the intelligent and generally congenial people of Davis.

Also be warned against getting suckered into buying shots of so-called absinthe. It's horrendously expensive and nowhere near as strong as the real stuff. They charge $7 per shot, even though the entire bottle of "Absente" can be purchased for $35 at Beverages and More. It is important to note that this is 'real' absinthe, however it as all [wikipedia]absinthe sold legally in the United States the wormwood components have been denatured.

Little Prague is a bit pricey (it is, after all, considered an upscale restaurant by some). After a certain hour the bar — but not the restaurant — will charge you for water. It's $1 to buy a bottle and they won't give you a glass of ice water.

The space next door which was previously occupied by the Salvation Army Thrift Store is now a bar extension of Little Prague with occasional live music. Before Cantina closed, they usually didn't have a cover. Now they suddenly feel as though it is ok to charge you $3 for some crappy reggae DJ on weekend nights.

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2006-01-12 17:51:55   Last night, some people went in and threw the bar's bathroom stuff into the back alley. Sure it was rude, but it was even worse when the owner decided to yell "GO FUCK YOURSELVES". Nice chairs in the bar though...realy nice. —RohiniJasavala

2006-01-13 01:08:54   I went to Little Prague for dessert this evening, we had cheesecake and some strange green cake with marzipan. They have two displays (one in the bar and one in the main area) filled with yummy items made by the owner's wife. It is nice to find some homemade dessert with many places selling previously frozen cake these days. If dinner is too pricey for you, try dessert there some evening! —DanWillenbring

2006-01-29 20:12:00   The duck nuggets here are awesome. And they use Absolut in their cocktails, which are cheaper than the crappy Smirnoff-tainted cocktails at Bistro 33 —ApolloStumpy

2006-02-14 15:09:05   I've probably had every kind of cake they offer here. The strange green cake Dan W. was referring to is almost certainly princess cake...and boyyyyy is it delicious. Seriously guys, princess cake. Ordering it can be a little emasculating, but it's a small price to pay. French Pear cake is very good too. Without question, the best dessert you can get in Davis. As for the other food here, I've only had breakfast and it's pretty average. —RyanLeverenz

2006-03-06 13:19:45   I love how one day Apollo is like "f them" and the next day is raving about their duck nuggets. —JaimeRaba

2006-03-06 14:05:45   Went there Sunday. both meal and dessert was good but the dessert was better. Had the napoleon with berries and choco cake. —MyaBrn

2006-03-17 11:22:55   The owner's name is Vaclav (pr: VaSlav). Treat him with respect, and you'll get it back. My friends and I go there all the time, and while he was cold at first, he's pretty nice to us now. Think about it, his job involves drunk college students who do things like throw his bathroom stuff into an allley. He owns and runs a pretty nice place, so I cut him some slack. Breakfasts are SO better than Caffe Italia, which is really no better than a Dennys, in food or atmosphere, which is another area in which Little Prague shines. My favorite part: rude, righteous patrons don't get the customary "we're so sorry" from the manager, they get asked to leave. Right on, Vaclav. —DavidBenjamin

2006-03-17 12:43:22   Ditto. Vaclav rocks. Although he's not the only owner with that attitude. This town certainly doesn't have a shortage of kids who think they're entitled to being treated like royalty. —JeremiahBurney

2006-04-04 03:09:29   I think I prefer the atmosphere of the bar area to the restaurant next door. The Sacha (sp?) Torte is delicious and moist, and the ganache was perfect. The Princess Cake was almost too pretty to eat with the thick green fondant and bright red raspberry cream layer in between thick white cream and moist white cake. The bartenders (9:30-12mn) are very friendly. I highly recommend this place and I'll definitely be back to try the rest of the cakes on their extensive menu! —JennaChan

2006-04-08 23:38:33   Little Prague is my favorite bar for a laid back atmosphere. It's got a comfortable vibe and nice employees, plus as far as I know, there's no cover for going there, which is always appreciated. —SaulSugarman

2006-04-11 14:11:06   I forgot to add that when the owner spoke with my date and me, he said that they don't have any set closing times. If there is a lot of business, they'll stay open for as long as most of them stick around. Even though the official closing time on Mondays is 10pm, they didn't kick us out until midnight, even though we were the last two patrons at the bar! —JennaChan

2006-04-18 16:57:04   went here with my girlfriend's family for dinner, felt INCREDIBLY bad when i saw how expensive the menu was. would not go here unless you have deep pockets and particularly enjoy bohemian food. down the street there's a subway you can indulge it, for MUCH less. —ArlenKwong

2006-04-21 14:20:44   The strudel part of the apple strudel was flavorless! The whole thing was a little bland. The chocolate fudge cake with raspberry didn't have much raspberry in it and was unimpressive overall. The duck nuggets were excellent, but pricey- what else can one expect from an "upscale" joint? My friend and I have come here so often for supper that the bartenders, who are very friendly and good-looking, know our faces, but that tall skinny guy seems to forget his customers' existence sometimes. I have not had a bad experience with the owner yet. Even the bouncers are cool people! —JennaChan

2006-04-24 14:41:22   IMO, the owner is really nice once he sees you regularly. I think he's just trying to avoid his bar turning into something as base as Sophia's. —RohiniJasavala

2006-06-09 18:13:06   I have to say thumbs up to the princess cake. Man, soo delicious. Also, the happy hour is great since it includes 1/2 off appetizers as well. Too bad it ends at 5:30p! —YawenChen

2006-06-09 20:22:39   I don't believe in God, but while the princess cake is in my mouth, I seriously consider it. —KenjiYamada

2006-07-11 15:44:15   The princess cake is good, but the strawberry sacher torte is hands down the best dessert they serve, I highly recommend it —ShaunaMcKellar

2006-07-30 09:08:36   I've only been tot he bar once and we had a really awesome bartender named Kevin. He made up drinking on the fly, let my friends name them and then brought out to our table better garnishes that better fit the drinks he had created. I also found that they are one of the only places I have been to that offers weisswurst, and it quite tasty at that. I think the food was overpriced, but the bar was fun. They we're being strict about who could in the bar due the fact we were the only real group there that night. —TracyPerkins

2006-07-30 11:31:14  I've been to Little Prague at least half a dozen times or more, and the only thing consistent about this bar is their inability to make drinks and their rudeness. Seriously, I've never been to a bar where the bartenders were so inept! If you're not ordering a Czech beer (which I would recommend)- then don't even think about going to this place for drinks. While the atmosphere is really nice, if I'm going to spend that kind of cash on a bar bill I'm going to go to Sophia's where the bartenders know what they're doing. Apparently, rude service is as much of the atmosphere at Little Prague as long waits are at Bistro. —JasonBell

2006-08-10 06:17:25   The food is good not great, and it’s too expensive. The owner is totally obnoxious, and even though he never got in my face, I don't like the way he looms around the place when you are trying to relax and have some fun. I have never seen any bad behavior there from patrons (though I’m sure it exists), but I have seen the owner muscle people around a more than a few times. Maybe he had to, but it is too much for my pals and me to watch; we go elsewhere. —WayneSchiller

2006-08-24 07:23:01   Their mushroom soup is amazing and so is their chicken something-or-other...good thing my friend treated me to dinner though, because my wallet would have bitten off my hand knowing how ridiculously expensive my meal was—God save me! —EliseKane

2006-09-22 20:16:45   2006-09-22 Tonight ended our patronage at Little Prague. Our appetizers took an hour and 15 mins to arrive at our table. Twice we asked about the status and were told that they were coming. When we asked the waiter to comp the order, he spoke with two people and finally returned to say, "We're sorry...yada yada...we're busy...do you want some bread?" BREAD! This business is willing to lose a table of seven good customers for a $6.25 plate of appetizers. That's really bad business and we will never return. —LisaKrebs

2006-11-08 20:59:02   my boyfried loves this place. I think it is alright —AnnThiNguyen

2006-11-09 11:51:44   We used to love it when Stas Wisnach played accordian on Fri, Sat and Sun. nights. Stas is a polish american accordian legend from Detroit. I still listen to his CD, 10 Fingers of Stas. —AdamFlowers

2006-11-14 23:13:41   There are many reasons why people should not go to this place. 1.) the food for the mostpart is NOT that great and is horribly expensive. Most of the food (czech nuggets, potato salad, schnitzels) is just pre-made stuff bought at Costco. Some of the food is decent, but not worth the price at all. 2.) The owner is one of the rudest, most brutish people I have ever encountered. He treats EVERYONE like crap, employees and customers included. Granted, there are a select few that he's actually nice to which further perplexes me because this does show that he does have the capacity (as small as it is) to be civil and act in a humane manner. But if you're not part of that select 1% or so, watch the hell out. He'll use any excuse to go into profanity-laced temper tantrum. He's the worst towards his employees. As a former food service employee I tell all of my friends to stay away from that place based off of how poorly he treats his employees. —DavisDavis

2006-11-14 23:13:41   I went here for the 5+ years that I lived in Davis, mostly because I'm 1/2 Slovak and czech/slovak restaurants are rare to say the least. The food has always been pretty good. The potato pancakes are fairly tasty. However, I am a bit of a stickler when it comes to things like Paprikash, since I do have my grandmother's as a basis of comparison. All in all the food is decent and worthwhile if you've never had Eastern European food before. It is pricey, so repeat visits are unlikely unless you really love it. I recommend the Goulash for those who are new to Czech food.

One more thing, the owner has always been an arrogant ass to me. For example, the last time I ever went there, my last night in Davis, he refused to seat us, saying he was too busy and made us (my girlfriend and I) wait at the bar. It was pretty clear he just wanted us to go there to buy drinks. It seemed to be really unclassy as a business owner to try to extort your customer as such. His son often waits (very Eastern Euro looking, bulkier and a little shorter than his dad) at the restaurant and it's hard to believe they are related. His son is infinitely nicer. —AndrewMatey

* Costco's potato salad is vomitously bad, so I find it hard to believe that any restaurant would use it. Also, I've never seen duck nuggets at Costco. Do you know the brand name or in what section you can get it? —CraigBrozinsky

* I used to work there, they get a lot of their stuff at Costco and I don't know if they specifically get their duck nuggets there, but it's either there or some other wholesale foods place. In other words, they come frozen and they are just heated up in a microwave. As for the potato salad, go to LP and order a dish with it and you'll see what I'm talking about. It's the exact same type you can buy by the tub at Safeway, Costco, etc. In other words, they don't make it there. The desserts are pretty much the only thing that they make in-house, besides some of the sauces and some other random stuff. Most of it is frozen from a food wholesale place (like Costco). —DavisDavis

2006-12-24 13:28:20   Last week I had their black forest cake....DELICIOUS. It's hard to pick something away from the princess cake, but this was perfectly chocolatey. —RohiniJasavala

2007-2-17 13:28:20   It's almost like a bunch of assholes got together and said "hey...let's open a bar." The bartenders are poorly trained and clueless. The owner is unbelievably rude to customers and employees alike and surprisingly public about it. It's no small wonder why there's been a "Help Wanted" sign in their window for almost a year! However, their desserts are good and this is how I sometimes end up here. —BriannaBetancourt

2007-03-26 10:56:44   The service here is terrible. It is a nice place to have a drink, but lately there have been fewer and fewer people patronizing this place and I can see why. The owner is an asshole, and is notorious for underpaying his employees, which would probably explain why they all seem miserable to be working there. Also, they have been out of Hennessey for at least a month now, despite numerous requests to order more. Overall, a nice place to drink it you dont have to make any contact with the staff. I rate this place an 8 out of 10 for atmosphere and a 2 out of 10 for service. —MikeJones

2007-03-30 11:53:28   Changing my comment. This is one of the best bars to go to in Davis. The inside area is a good size and the patio is great. Never feels to stuffy or crowded in here, unlike Soga's. Went here for dinner once but the menu was expensive. They have a "pink night" on Thursdays, which is nice. The Bouncer is one of the nicer ones in Davis, doesn't have an ego trip and treats customers with respect. I'd recommend having a drink here.. but WARNING do not smoke on the patio or else you will be yelled at and shooed out. —MissBelomy

2007-04-01 22:42:09   A friend of mine recommended this place so my boyfriend and I went there last night to get a drink after work. We walked up to two guys standing near the entrance and assumed they were checking IDs so we got our IDs out and stood there holding our IDs for a minute or two. One guy, who I am pretty sure is the owner, looks at us then looks back at the other man with a ponytail and they continue talking and ignore us. So we assumed maybe they check IDs at the bar and slowly started walking inside. The man I believe to be the owner tries to grab at my boyfriend and yells, "Get back here it's not that f***ing easy to get inside!" He then looks at our IDs and lets us in. Needless to say we walked right back out and WILL NOT go back, ever. —CorinneEpley

2007-04-05 15:35:32   I boycotted Little Prague for a couple years after a rude and unnecessary interaction and then was persuaded to go back after they opened the bar and started hosting Pink Night on Thursdays. I figured that if they've gone 'Gay-Friendly,' maybe they've decided to adopt 'Friendly' as a general business practice. Alas, it only took a few visits for the bartenders to overcharge my table and provoke a shouting match with the owner. He conceded no responsibility whatsoever. So, back to the boycott. —matty_s

2007-04-06 20:42:34   Had a horrible experience there. I bought a beer for my friend at happy hour, and the owner came and took the beers from us claiming that I couldn't buy two at a time. I got them just before happy hour ended (at 5:24 since he purposely puts his clock fast, happy hour ends at 5:30). Who cares if I buy my friend a beer? You don't just take somebody's beer that they have paid for right in front of their noses. I have suffered insults in the past at this place, and consider myself pretty easy going, but I wont be going back. —MichaelNicholas

2007-04-07 02:40:13   I'd like to give my own little "fuck you" to LP. I admit it, I totally stiffed them (the czech lady bartender) on a tip once. It was absolutely my fault. I came back a couple of weeks later with the same friend (to the bar), and couldn't get served. A guy came up to begin taking my order, and got pulled aside to not serve us. Okay, my fault, yes. But so tacky and bitchy. —CaptainRush

Drinking Absinthe purchased in the U.S. is as pointless as drinking non-alcoholic Beer. It contains none of the inhereint properties that have made this potent beverage famous. It will get you drunk but the "body-high" obtained by drinking the real stuff is absent. The petite wormwood found in US sold absinthe has no effect upon the body. As a side note while wormwood is banned in the US there is no criminal charge for having it. So one can order real Absinthe over the internet (I recommend French or Czech brands,) and have it shipped here. From what I understand if it is found by authorities its confiscated but no legal proceedings follow. So order a real bottle and have a little pre-party, be careful its potent but fun. jarrettnoble

2007-04-13 14:26:30   the owner is a (**fill in expletive here). I will never support this business again. We live in a world where our dollar is our vote and though he has one of a few bars in davis, i think the way he treats his customers is appalling. I urge others to boycott this place. let's get a cool bar in town, who's owner didn't learn his manners from a troubled thirteen year old —DavisClimber

2007-04-14 11:31:51   After reading these reviews I think we will start going for dessert as many times as possible until we get to see one of the many famous blow-ups by the owner...Cake and a show, deal schmeel that's a bargain!!! —rpatte

2007-05-02 20:34:26   The food here was on the heavy side, but it was quite tasty. My partner had the vegetarian casserole, which sounded as though it would be very good (potatoes, tomatoes, creamed spinach, and mushrooms, in an Italian spiced egg casserole—oven baked until a browned cheese crust forms), but in fact was sort of boring. I think it's like going to a fish restaurant and ordering steak — it's just not going to be that good! So, this is perhaps not the place for vegetarian food, although there is a nightly vegetarian special that I can't vouch for. Anyway, I had the beef goulash with czech dumplings, which was just wonderfully hearty and tasty. My friend reported the same about her beef stroganoff, although she was surprised that it came with rice rather than noodles. The restaurant offers an amazing array of tempting desserts. We had the chocolate éclair, which I would get again, except that will be hard when there are so many other tempting things to try... —CovertProfessor

2007-05-23 14:25:25   Fuck this place. I decided to give it a second chance on Friday and was reminded of why I stopped coming here in the first place. Drinks were weak, we were ignored for about 15 minutes, and most importantly >>> NO HOT GIRLS, at all...not even decent looking women. In fact, the ratio of men to women was about 10:1, SAD SAD SAD. If this place doesnt start treating its patron better, they are going to lose their business, as they did mine. I will be going to Sogas from now on. —MikeJones

2007-05-23 17:29:17   Not the best service, judging from comments here that seems to be common. However, the food is most excellent, and they have a decent selection of Teas. It seems important to note that many of the complaints seem to be from bar patrons, I dunno why, maybe it is a bad place as a bar. Personally I am a bit biased as I like the food, and wasn't paying. —DavidPoole

2007-05-30 18:28:22   Check out [WWW]http://theshamelessfoodies.blogspot.com/2007/05/treatise-on-current-state-of-culinary_30.html For Brooks and Kristen's take on Little Prague as well as two other dining experiences —BrooksHayes

2007-06-13 13:57:29   The owner is an elitest jerk. He treats his staff like hell and is rude to anyone he thinks he can take advantage of. I really like the chairs and the ambiance and the beer selection, but I avoid going there before of him. Go to Sophia's where the owner is a nice, kind, cool person. —AmyGoogenspa

2007-07-01 02:40:34   So I'll be fair. Little Prague is the best bar in Davis based on property. No other bar can have latino/techo dance in one area and a live band in another, while still maintaining an ourdoor patio where people can (for the most part) talk easily. However, what is with their business of not giving out tap water? Can someone please amend this article as to a reason WHY? To illustrate customer care: I haven't seen their men's room with paper towels in months and they disconnect the hot water to the bathrooms (speculative ->) just to be cheap. As far as atmosphere, Little Prague is right up there with Sophia's, but service at Sophia's is still better. —MichaelAWoods

2007-07-05 14:42:48   This place is alright, but not great. Sometimes I get drinks and I wonder if there is alcohol in them. I also tip more than any of these poor ass college students that hang out here, and the bartenders still are slow and make weak drinks even though they know me now. THE FACT THAT THIS PLACE EVER HAS A COVER just pisses me off. Maybe the bars here will realize that you shouldn't charge a fee to spend more money. Especially for a crap-ass DJ. Despite the fact that they know me they never hook me up with free drinks or anything. Hopefully the bartenders and owners will realize that the more free drinks they give out to paying customers, the more those paying customers will spend in the end. You don't make money by being anal about charging $7 for every crappy drink. You do make more money by hooking up the regulars, getting them to drink more than would paying full price for everything. Just ONE in the last TWO YEARS might be nice... —UncleBob

2007-07-15 15:40:06   The owner was rude as hell to me and 5 of my friends last night for no reason, I guess he doesn't recognize me even though I go here a lot. Everyone else here is always nice, but that guy was a total prick. Screw that guy. Their DJ blows too. It's never worth it when there is a cover. —GarrettGallegos

2007-07-15 16:40:21   I've been there for a few times. At the beginning, I think this is a nice place to for drink beer, relax and talk with friends. However, after I experience extremely rude behaviour of the owner, I have to confess that I no longer want to go to this place anymore. The owner just has no patient and ready to be angry anytime with any customer. He is so obnoxious. I will never go back to this place. —ssppdd

2007-07-16 12:56:36   great atmosphere, authentic food, generally good drinks, sometimes good music. It is not worth going if there is a cover (which is generally put in place after 11pm), but when there is no cover, it is the best "chillin" bar in Davis. If you are not the "chillin" type, and prefer a rowdier bar adventure with your bros, then this is not the place for you. The owner is a very up-tight fellow, and I have heard him say that he likes patrons who are well-dressed, whatever that may mean. Oh, and there is only one restroom for each gender, and on busy nights, those lines get very, very long. The bouncers are much nicer then at the other bars in Davis.

For a dinner/ dining deal, this is a very nice, special occasion type place. I had a potato dish the last time I ate there, and it was light, creamy, well spiced, and unexpected. —JillBenciWoodward

2007-08-01 10:21:37   All I can say about this place is the owner is an ASSHOLE. It would be a nice place to enjoy a drink if it weren't for the owner always lurking around the bar looking like a complete douche bag. The tools-boxes that bar tend at this place make weak drinks and tend to lag when it comes to heloing patrons at the bar. I once ordered several shots of patron and gave the bartender a generous tip, only to be ingnored the next time I tried to order a drink. Oh and pink night, that shit has got to go. How about hot chicks get in for free night?? I think that would be much better. Oh, and dont expect to be served if you are tired and your eyes are slightly red....I was refused a drink by the blonde with huge bombs because she said my eyes were red. Well, I was actually just tired and had just finished smoking a fat ass joint, but after xplaining this to her she still refused to serve me. —Furly707

2007-08-13 01:07:26   WTF they won't server water in a glass at the bar you have to buy bottled water for $1. I feel like it is a rip off. —notyou

2007-08-26 15:44:16   After 3 years of exiling my ex's to little prague, citing that it was the only place I would never frequent - I now think its GREAT. The owner (V) has ALWAYS treated my partner and I with respect and I actually find him quite charming perhaps specifically because of the older european man air that some (below) perceive as arrogant. We've been streamlined through the line at front when they're carding and this is the only bar where bouncer's don't think a passport is subordinate to a driver's license. This is also the only bar where bechelrovka is always readily available which is a huge plus. And when the Bechelrovia is on ocassional shortage, V has always suggestd other equally bitter/tart alternatives - at least once with the first one comp'ed. The current line up of bartenders are nice, friendly, and sociable, although I admit its not always been like that in the past. And hey, where else can you get any international sport aired that you want? Without LP we wouldn't be so privy to the fascinating sport of "hurling". I like a guy who runs his bar with the kahunas to not cater to an obnoxious barely drinking-legal crowd. LP adds bit of spice to a town with an otherwise benign bar scene, even if only for the unpredictability. Its only remaining downfall for me is that the crowds usually suck on a friday or saturday night. —HillaryThomas

2007-09-10 09:58:26   May I just say that I haven't been here, but as an owner, you should be professional at all times. Cussing people out isn't exactly professional. I'M JUST SAYING. Aaaand I heard that there's lots of gay boys on Thursday nites? Anyone like to enlighten me on the goings on? LOL —joeistheish

2007-09-28 01:59:45   I dont want to comment about food since i have been there a few years ago and I had stomach problems for 2 days and after that I decided not to go there for food (no need to mention about the high prices). I am just here to complain about the rude owner. I have always been feeling sorry about the owner. I have been joking around with my friends and I happened to kick he bathroom door with my foot (I shouldnt have done but I did). And just at the same minute the owner is next to me and doing his job about being rude. Instead of telling me nicely what I was done was wrong, he started talking rude and in a few seconds swearing. After a few sentences, what he said exactly was "GET THE F..K OUT OF HERE". I have to mention that I was not drunk, didnt even drink one single sip of alcohol that night.What kind of an owner would do that. And his rudeness went on and on. I had to leave the place with my friends. He doesnt know anything about business. What kind of an owner would check out IDs at the entrance?? And I have to mention about the smell inside. It always stinks inside, heavy oil. He can use the money he is charging at the entrance to solve that problem! —ce19cl

2007-10-19 13:24:19   To all those people that complain about spending money at bars...are you serious? If you went to the City and asked for water at a bar you would be charged at least $3 for water because they do no give out tap, but bottled. The same goes for Sacramento bars. I do not know much about the food, but the bartenders that serve me always did so in a timely manner and if they were busy then I act like and adult and I wait until it is my turn. I just feel that those people that always think "the customer is always right" has never worked in the restaurant business and if the owner is rude to you maybe you deserved it. —hapa21

2007-10-19 13:40:42   I love Little Prague and have never had a problem with the owner. I say my "pleases" and "thank yous" in excess...so maybe that is why. I like that there is a dress code because it means that there is at least one bar in Davis where I can grab a drink and not see morons shouting about "The Hills". Also, the woman who works the bar during happy hours (the owner's wife?) is absolutely sweet and makes strong gin and tonics. Yeah, I've seen the owner blow up, but I feel that the prices are reasonable and worth it for the atmosphere. —JillWeinstein

2007-10-27 11:03:56   I haven't had any foul experiences with the owner, but had a TERRIBLE run-in with one of the female bartenders there recently. I have NEVER been been treated so rudely by a bartender in my life. Having lived in large cities such as Washington, DC, New York, and San Francisco and frequenting many types of bars in those vicinities, I am used to bartenders feeling rushed and possessing very brisk & gruff attitudes. However, they are still usually able to sufficiently answer my questions and incorporate common courtesies (eye contact, "thank you"'s, smiles, etc.) into the exchanges. Why a bartender in a lame little town like Davis feels that she can belittle customers and act like a shrew for absolutely no reason (it was 9 o'clock in the evening when I was there, so they were NOT AT ALL busy) is a mystery to me! Needless to say my friends and I refused to tip this beast and I do not plan on ever coming back. Hopefully if the employees at this crap-hole continue treating their customers in this manner, the place will close down sooner rather than later. Congrats to LP for losing yet another group of alcohol-loving customers. Keep it up! —gbird

2007-10-27 12:47:41   I had a similar experience to gbird's. I found the service to be very unfriendly and don't think I"ll be coming back any time soon. The guy at the door was hella' cool though. —SuperGiblet

2007-10-27 23:13:40   We ate here about a year ago in the spring, on a Sunday. They had live Violin music which was nice (but people would clap after every single song, which got a little annoying. I think you're just supposed to give a tip in the musicians jar when you leave.) The food is a little bland and we never got our water refilled. We haven't been back. I think this is a place that you'll either love and frequent, or will feel uncomfortable like we did and not come back. —HeatherBeck

2007-11-08 18:55:50   I won't comment on the owner, but I love the comfort of the bar. It has the best bar ambiance in my opinion. Drinks have been hit or miss in the past 2 years. I like their lastest female bartender. From the wiki comments, I decided to try the princess cake. It was all that they say it is. So yummy. Even my boyfriend and my girlfriend's fiancee loved it! —lemurific

2007-11-11 00:59:11   The owner is certifiable and the place is completely unsanitary. The food is greasy and overpriced with rude bartenders and cakes made from a mix.

2007-11-11 14:23:33   To the owners of Little Prague: Based on the useful and instructive criticisms from other reviewers above, I've created a handy list of things you should do to improve your business:

1. You should provide free drinks to everyone, or at least to really cool people who frequent your place like "UncleBob."
2. When people kick in your bathroom door, you should thank them nicely, maybe even comp their dinner and drinks.
3. Consider hiring some of the dancers from Gold Club Centerfolds in Sac to hang out in your bar. This will increase the number of hot chicks. Bonus points if the dancers are horny and single.
4. You should allow people to smoke whenever and wherever they want.
5. Stop asking for IDs at the bar. Nobody in a college town would ever go drinking under age 21.
6. Lower all of your prices by at least half.

These things should help make your business more profitable, and your customers happier, since after all, we know better and should be your #1 concern. Cheers! —jwe

2007-11-16 09:22:59   The owner is a douchebag and thinks he's tight because he used to play hoops on Europe. Well, I have played hoops with him many times and he is just as much of an asshole on the basketball court as he is in his restuarant/bar (also doesnt play any defense). So for those of you who think he is just an asshole because he has to deal with drunk college kids, guess again, he is actually an asshole ALL THE TIME. It is only a matter of time before this establishment goes out of business. - Jeremiah —Furly707

2007-11-19 15:42:43   Rumor has it that for years scientists from the former Soviet Union have secrectly been meeting with US scientists designing and creating a genetically superior super-dick restraunt owner, a new kind of uber a-hole, unmatched in his ability to piss people off, lose customers, and pretty much stand for all that is wrong in the restaurant and bar business. It seems as if they have finally suceeded, and planted this person in Davis. It almost makes one want to go and see with their own two eyes this completely-perfect super-tool. Don't. Just keep walking, pretend you never had the thought. I have never even been to the bar, but after regularly spending more than a few bucks at the restaurant, and being mistreated and insulted on more than one occassion, I vowed never to go back. I used to think I was alone and maybe overreacting a bit, turns out that isn't the case. LP is a waste of time and money. —Arnie

2008-01-15 02:43:48   I've been here both when it's overflowing with drunk college kids and on a few quiet weekday evenings, and no matter when I go, the staff is extremely friendly. The food is good, although I've only eaten the bar food - the duck nuggets were yummy, and I also had a blue cheese soup that I liked. I generally shy away from the bar scene on the weekends, but nevertheless I've always had fun when someone drags me here. The bouncers are professional, efficient, and kind. The bartenders are attentive and often charming, even when swamped (both the men and women.) One complaint I have is that most every time I've seen him there, the owner is cold at best, often pretty jerky. Once, in the afternoon, I saw him chatting with a patron at the bar - he seemed to be nice. I don't know if he should just stay away when it's busy (because maybe that stresses him out) or if he gets grumpy late at night, but I've been on the verge of boycotting this bar more than once because he's been rude to me and my friends without (apparent) cause as closing time approaches. Alas, Davis offers few alternatives, so I haven't taken such drastic measures yet, and I hope not to. Like I said, I always have fun here. At least on Fridays, the DJ plays great tunes, and the crowd on the dance floor is diverse and happy. I've always been able to get water when I've asked for it, from any of the bartenders. Oh yeah, just in case anyone's listening:

Dear Little Prague,
You need to have more than one toilet for all of the women at the bar. It's ridiculous. Maybe send us over to the restaurant? Isn't there another bathroom over there?
Love, your friendly neighborhood drinker of diuretics

2008-01-19 11:10:09   My friends and I often frequent this bar for many reasons; I like the cosmopolitan, eclectic atmosphere there, and since I usually show up with a large group the nice bouncers cut us some slack on the cover. Last night I went there with a group of 15 people and we were trying to barter for a group bargain, by which we were brutally denied. Once we all decided to cough up the three dollars we walked up to pay, and the owner let two people walk up in front of us, took their money, and then proceeded to talk down to us. A girl in our party fired back at his rude comments after she paid and got stamped, then he approached her from behind, grabbed her arm and threw her out. While we understand that he had every right to legally act the way he did, he completely sabotaged his community relations with a large group, and grabbing a girl by her arm seems harshly inappropriate. I hate to say it, but I too am boycotting for this place. —UCDmegan

2008-01-19 17:46:37   Another thing to add, a guy in our group who paid the cover before my friends got thrown out, bought a beer, and then came outside to see what was going on (after the owner grabbed a female by her arm and threw her out for verbally responding to his rude, degrading comments), the bouncer asked my friend if he got his money back for the cover. My friend said no, and then asked if he could get a refund on his beer. Obviously the bouncer said no, and told him to pound it. My friend pounded the beer, and then said, "Okay, can I get my money back?" The bouncer said no, and then kicked him out as well. This situation was quite an interesting interpretation of customer service, especially when the owner finished it by sticking his nose in the air and "shooing" us away. —UCDmegan

2008-03-30 15:04:05   Wow, sounds like customer service isn't their best quality over at "Little Prague". Perhaps, the owner wants to give their American customers the same authentic dining experience of Europe? I'm going to go out on a limb here and assume, no.

I've heard lots of stories that are reminiscent of UCDmegan's experience. But I'm confused about the owner's right to "legally act the he did [sic]" in the alleged incident on 1/18/08. According to facts given by UCDmegan, the owner "approached her [UCDMegan's friend] from behind, grabbed her arm and threw her out." UCDMegan says that while he was harsh and inappropriate, she understands why the owner did what he did. I don't. How the hell is that legal?! Yes, the owner has a legal right to refuse service and can ASK a customer to leave the premises for whatever retarded reason he wants, but GRABBING A WOMAN'S ARM?! She wasn't even doing anything! I could understand if she were violent and he was protecting himself or others, but here? He's just being a colossal A-hole.

I would have called Davis PD right then and there and reported his crazy ass. And he did this AFTER taking her money and stamping her? Christ, what an awful place.

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