Restaurant in Clovis, United States
Credentialed wine list, no Bay Area trek needed.
Trelio Food & Wine is Clovis's most credentialed food-and-wine destination, holding both 1-star and 2-star accreditation from the World of Fine Wine Awards. For a serious wine-focused dinner in the Central Valley without driving to the Bay Area, it is the clear choice. Book a week or two ahead and confirm hours and pricing directly before you go.
Trelio Food & Wine holds a meaningful credential for a restaurant in Clovis, California: dual accreditation from the World of Fine Wine Awards at both the 1-star and 2-star level. For the Central Valley dining scene, that kind of independent recognition is not common, and it positions Trelio as the most credentialed food-and-wine destination in the area. If you are looking for a serious food-and-wine experience without driving to San Francisco or Napa, this is the address to know in the 559.
Pricing, hours, and the current menu are not published in the data available to us, so call ahead or check directly before you go. What the awards record does tell you is that the wine program has been vetted at a level that most restaurants in the Central Valley have not reached. A 2-star World of Fine Wine accreditation is awarded for the quality and depth of a restaurant's wine list, not just its food, which means the bottle selection here has been assessed by professionals who do this full time. That distinction matters if wine is central to your evening.
Trelio operates out of a suite address at 438 Clovis Ave, which puts it in a more commercial corridor rather than a freestanding destination building. Suites in this part of Clovis tend toward intimate, refined rooms rather than sprawling dining halls. Expect a contained space that rewards the kind of slower, wine-focused dinner that the awards profile suggests, rather than a loud, high-turnover room. If you are planning a conversation-heavy dinner or a special-occasion meal where the room's scale and atmosphere matter, a smaller, quieter footprint like this works in your favor. For large groups expecting a grand interior, temper expectations and call ahead to confirm capacity.
The awards are the clearest signal here. World of Fine Wine accreditation at the 2-star level means the list has passed a structured evaluation for range, provenance, storage, and value. In practical terms, that translates to a program worth actually engaging with rather than defaulting to the house pour. For a wine-forward explorer visiting Clovis, Trelio is the only address with this kind of documented depth. Compare that to what you get at a comparable spend at Single Thread Farm in Healdsburg or The French Laundry in Napa and you are obviously in a different tier of experience overall, but you are also a two-plus hour drive away. For Clovis specifically, Trelio's wine credentials are in a category of their own.
The food-and-wine pairing format implied by the name and the awards profile suggests the kitchen and the sommelier side of the operation are designed to work together. Whether that means a formal tasting menu with wine flights or a more flexible a la carte structure is not confirmed in available data. Verify the current format before booking if the pairing experience is your primary reason for going.
Book Trelio if you are a wine-focused diner in the Central Valley who wants a credentialed list without a pilgrimage to the Bay Area or wine country. It also works well as a special-occasion restaurant for Clovis and Fresno locals who want something more considered than the usual regional options. Solo diners and couples will likely find the space suits them better than large groups, given the suite footprint. If you are visiting the Fresno area for any reason and want one meal that reflects serious food-and-wine investment, this is the place to put it.
For broader Clovis planning, see our full Clovis restaurants guide, our full Clovis bars guide, our full Clovis wineries guide, our full Clovis hotels guide, and our full Clovis experiences guide. You may also want to compare notes with the nearby Trelio Restaurant listing for any operational updates.
Booking difficulty is rated Easy. Trelio does not appear to have the months-long waitlists of destination restaurants like Alinea in Chicago or Lazy Bear in San Francisco. That said, for a special-occasion dinner, booking a week or two out is sensible rather than assuming walk-in availability. Phone is not listed in available data, so use the venue's website or a reservations platform to confirm. Given the suite location, confirm hours before making the trip.
Quick reference: 438 Clovis Ave #4, Clovis, CA 93612. Booking: Easy. Awards: World of Fine Wine 1-star and 2-star accredited. Pricing and hours: confirm directly.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Booking Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trelio Food & Wine | Easy | ||
| Le Bernardin | French, Seafood | $$$$ | Unknown |
| Atomix | Modern Korean, Korean | $$$$ | Unknown |
| Lazy Bear | Progressive American, Contemporary | $$$$ | Unknown |
| Alinea | Progressive American, Creative | $$$$ | Unknown |
| Atelier Crenn | Modern French, Contemporary | $$$$ | Unknown |
Key differences to consider before you reserve.
The main draw is the wine program: Trelio holds both 1-star and 2-star accreditation from the World of Fine Wine Awards, which is a meaningful credential for a restaurant in the Central Valley. The address at 438 Clovis Ave puts it in a commercial corridor rather than a destination setting, so arrive for the list and the food, not the streetscape. Go in knowing what you want from the wine side of the menu — that is where the investment shows.
Booking difficulty is rated Easy, so you are unlikely to need weeks of lead time the way you would at Lazy Bear in San Francisco or Alinea in Chicago. A few days to a week out should be sufficient for most dates, though weekend evenings may fill faster. Confirming directly with the restaurant is the safest move given that hours and availability details are not publicly listed.
For a solo diner focused on the wine program, Trelio is a reasonable choice — the accreditation signals a list worth exploring at your own pace. The commercial suite format at 438 Clovis Ave is less atmospheric than a freestanding restaurant, which matters more when you are eating alone. If bar seating is available, that tends to be the better solo option; contact the restaurant to confirm.
Within Clovis itself, credentialed wine-focused dining options are limited, which is part of what makes Trelio's dual World of Fine Wine accreditation notable for the area. If you are willing to travel, the Bay Area offers Lazy Bear and Atelier Crenn for higher-format experiences, but those require reservations months in advance and significantly higher spend. For the Central Valley, Trelio is the clearest option for a structured wine list without leaving the region.
Yes, with the right expectations. The dual World of Fine Wine accreditation means the list is a genuine asset for a wine-forward celebration, and the relatively easy booking window makes planning less stressful than comparable credentialed spots. The setting is a commercial suite rather than a grand dining room, so if atmosphere is as important as the food and wine, factor that in before committing.
Nothing in the available data confirms private dining or dedicated group facilities at the 438 Clovis Ave suite address. For groups of four or more, check the venue's official channels to ask about table configuration and any minimum spend requirements. The easy booking rating suggests availability is not a barrier, but group logistics are worth clarifying in advance.
No dress code is documented for Trelio, so a definitive answer is not possible here. Given the World of Fine Wine accreditation and the food-and-wine positioning, erring toward business casual is a reasonable default — it matches the tone of most credentialed wine-focused restaurants without overdressing for a Clovis commercial setting. Call ahead if you want confirmation before a special occasion visit.
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