Great place to come and have a homey food that really does taste good. I love their sandwiches and salads here. Haven't really tried anything else! Service is always good! Servers are very personable and attentive. Both outdoor and indoors are great place to relax. I usually come during lunch hours and haven't been here for dinner. read more

What a fun restaurant inside of a retired train! My 3 year old son saw it from the outside and asked for us to travel 2 hours round trip to eat inside the restaurant. We made the trip, and glad we did. The wings were juicy and crunchy and crispy. We ordered the mango habanero sauce on the side, and it was a chunky mango purée that was really spicy, very pleasant and obviously housemade. $13. 6/5 The kids burger was very nice. Tastes like a gourmet burger, not too salty. No tomatoes, lettuce. $10 read more

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Great service. Staff was very welcoming. The vibes are perfect for game day or if you're looking for a chill spot to have a few beers. Food was ok. I got the sliders which were dry, with the garlic twisters. Twisters are like a super thick cut curly fry. read more

Tried this place for lunch and it was well worth it. Place is clean open and also have outdoor seating. Full bar with enough TVs around to watch some games. Service was great and food came in hot. We had the Calamari Sticks that came with a ranch sauce and a spicy homemade sauce that was good. The wife had the Station Club and I had the Central Station Hamburger both meals were very good. Our tab came out to approximately $56 which included a cold one. Definitely recommend and will visit again. read more

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2nd review of central station. Do you enjoy good service? This is the place to be. Do you like good food? Right over here. Do you want to feel important and welcomed the minute you step in? This is the place. Try visiting Sundays. Get the burger, any burger, bottomless mimosas and the beignets. Lacee is amazing. She is the most welcoming professional waitress we have had the pleasure of knowing. Honestly without her the experience will be just okay. She is the best person to get recommendations about food. Her drinks are perfection. So glad we stumbled on this restaurant and Lacee. read more

Some of the be at wings I've had! The wings were definitely the highlight of the meal. They were really juicy, perfectly seasoned, and crispy. The sauce could have been spicier, but that is just a preference thing. The cauliflower bites were just okay, I wish they had some sauce on them. The service was great, they kept making sure that I was okay. The place itself is perfect to grab a bite or have a quick drink. The vibe is definitely chill and not a typical bar. read more

Central Station Bar & Grill - Cauliflower bites - American Near Me - Turlock, California

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I've been wanting to check this spot out for a while, and we finally got the chance to. Every once in a while I get a craving for a burger, found this spot and the pictures looked better than a few other nearby options. We came on a Thursday afternoon, there were about 10 other customers there and one bartender taking care of the place. There's a decent amount of seating, the restaurant is about half and half on restaurant and bar seating areas. We sat at one of the tables at the bar, ordered micheladas and burgers, the burgers definitely hit the spot. I got the one with bacon and pickled onions on it, forgot which name it was on the menu, but it was perfect. The micheladas could have been a tad better. Bartender /waitress was nice and quick to get us menus and drinks. There's a train running along the ceiling but it wasn't on when we were there, would have been kind of cool to see. read more

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did not even bother eating here as I was told I was going to be forced in 90° weather to sit in a patio even with a seizure, alert, service dog. Because their employees are allergic to dogs. This is not ADA compliant. I let him know that this was not compliant, but was not heard and was thoroughly dismissed. As somebody who's not a local trying to find places to enjoy this was a very disgusting experience. read more

What a great lunch we had today!! Started off with the cauliflower bites they are to die for.. My cousin was visiting and we brought her here for her birthday. We sat in the cable car. Sisi was our waitress she was fantastic. She is truly an asset to the restaurant!! The atmosphere is always amazing and everyone is so attentive. Thank you so much for making our day great. We come from Atwater to enjoy your food. It's worth a 20min. drive. See you soon!! read more

The staff here are absolutely fantastic and the atmosphere is great! You can feel the restaurant shake a little bit when the trains go by! The food is delicious and well priced! I like everything about this place! read more

Central Station Bar & Grill - American Near Me - Turlock, California

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I came across Central Station and decided to stop in for a late lunch/early dinner. Upon entry, we were greeted warmly and asked if we preferred seating in the bar area or the dining room. Since it wasn't very crowded, we chose the dining room. When I asked what they were known for, the staff recommended the meatball sandwich, fish and chips, and shrimp tacos. I decided to try the fish and chips, and I wasn't disappointed. The fish was fresh, battered to order, and served piping hot. The dish came with three fish fillets, hand-cut fries, coleslaw, lemon slices, and tartar sauce. I'm not usually a fan of tartar sauce, but theirs was excellent--there seemed to be a hint of lemon in it that really elevated the flavor. Everything was fantastic. The coleslaw was a little dry for my taste but still had good flavor overall. Several other items on the menu looked great, and I'll definitely stop by again the next time I'm in town! read more

Central Station Bar & Grill - Fish & Chips - American Near Me - Turlock, California

Hey Central, Remember me? Probably not. But came with a bunch of friends as we were just looking for somewhere new to try. Saw the good reviews and thought we'd give it a go. The food was great. What you would expect for "bar & grill" type of food. Meats. Burgers. What I liked was that the place was bright and it seemed pretty family -friendly. Not one of those dark bars where you might feel slightly guilty being inside.. but. bright, big tables, think someone was actually celebrating a birthday for a kid nearby. So that's something many wouldn't think. But yes, good option for large groups and families! I don't live close enough to come often, but maybe next time! read more

Went Here With My Husband For The First Time After Living In Turlock For Two Years And I Am So Upset I Didn't Go Sooner!!! The Food Was Definitely Fresh And Made With Love. The Waiter Was EVEN BETTER! He Was So Nice And Even Hooked Us Up With Good Deals. As For The Ambience Sitting In The Rail Car Was So Cool! Definitely Would Recommend Anytime Of Day. read more

Central Station Bar & Grill - 6 different items from the menus - American Near Me - Turlock, California

This restaurant is amazing. The food was great and the service was beyond amazing. We loved the ambiance of the restaurant especially when you can eat in a train! Dalton was the best server we have ever encountered! The food is not expensive. 7 stars and ask for Dalton!! They have other seating besides the train. read more

came here on a whim and I'm so glad I did! The nachos were next-level. crispy chips loaded just right, not soggy, with plenty of toppings spread evenly so every bite had flavor. Easily some of the best I've had in a long time. I also tried their Brie cheese dish, which was incredible. On top of the great food, the customer service really stood out. The staff was attentive without being pushy, friendly from the moment I walked in, and made sure I had everything I needed the whole time. It made the whole experience that much better read more

They have a new menu and it's great! Prices are lower and theres a lot of good options like the crab cakes, clam chowder, burgers, and pasta. The ambiance is unique because it's right next to a train and there's really nice booths towards the back. People have parties there too! Full bar Check it out :) read more

Great food and excellent service! Our GO TO place when we want to unwind on a Friday. Onion rings were SUPER crispy and the Sliders were moist and savory. Simple, yet delicious! We also love splitting the Club Sandwich when we don't want to eat too heavy. I highly recommend the Garlic Fries, if you like garlic- which we love! Lots of garlicky goodness! We sit at the bar because Lacy is THE BEST! Very attentive and always ready to fulfill requests. Even gives me a lime with my whisky cokes- which I love! Now my husband likes them that way too. Can't wait to be back! read more

Was here Sunday afternoon for a little sports. The food was excellent and the bartender Lacey was extraordinary! Excellent service and a wonderful experience. read more

I come to Central Station pretty regularly with my fiancé and it never disappoints, the train wreck with habanero aioli instead of buffalo ranch is a game changer!! Lacee was our server this morning and she took such good care of us as she was all by herself. She never let it show if she was stressed or anything. Her, the other staff, the food and the vibe of the grill is what makes me continue to come and support! read more

Central Station Bar & Grill - American Near Me - Turlock, California

From the moment we sat down, the service was exceptional. Dalton and Whittney were friendly, attentive, and made us feel genuinely welcomed throughout the entire meal. We were celebrating two birthdays and they helped us take pictures and made it lots of fun. They both checked on us often and Dawson made some great food and drink recommendations. Their kindness and professionalism made our lunch so enjoyable. They truly made our dining experience memorable. We will definitely be back! Thanks again Dalton and Whittney!! read more

Came here during a busy night. They had an event upstairs so the food took a bit to come out but it was worth the wait. The nachos were great! And my Salmon was cooked perfectly. Friendly service was a plus! read more

Lacey is AMAZING! Additionally every time we have come in we had exceptional service. This place really cares about their clients. And thats exactly what the vibe is. Good food, great atmospheresp, and better people! read more

Went to eat here around 730 on a Thursday night with my partner and was disappointed with my service and the food that I ordered. It was a slow night, there was not very many people inside. We were given our food and we had no napkins nor silverware and our appetizer never arrived. Our server blamed the cook for the appetizer never making it out. The Server did make an effort and asked if we wanted silverware after we were done eating. We asked for Cajun style fries the cook must of only hit the seasoning on one side of the plate. And the nachos you could tell they through it in the microwave before being brought out...the plate was super hot and the meat looked dried out. It Seemed like the server was more interested with socializing with the men at the bar then making sure we were properly being taken care of as customers. 04/16/2026 read more

The food was amazing! I went with my wife and we had ordered some buffalo wings, Caesar salad, and two burgers the "take em to the station" with fries and the "traxx" with a side of Mac and cheese. You can tell that the cooks made the food with love and effort. It really dose show. The wings were amazing and actually pretty big, perfectly cooked with the right about of crisp. What really took the spot light were the Mac and cheese and burgers. Especially the "take 'em to the station" a mix of savory, sweet,and spicy would 100% recommend! The service was excellent, swift and informative about the food, our waiter actually cared about our service and was very kind. The ambiance was very nice the train station theme is very unique and the back of the restaurant is actually in part of a train with large dinning booths. I highly recommend this restaurant if you are in or stop by Turlock. read more

I keep coming here trying to give it another chance and every time it disappoints me. Tonight we ordered a glass of wine and a beer (the wine was $5 per glass which felt like a steal for what I ordered) but there was sand or some sort of shiny granules at the bottom of my glass. We ordered the crab cakes, which I can only describe as a from-the-freezer fish stick but patty shaped, and to top it off I witnessed the bartenders daughter(?) come in, say she needed to spit her gum out and the bartender (her mom?) said, and I quote, "just put it in my hand" the bartender then proceeded to ring in like two orders with chewed gum in her palm, then toss it into the trashcan. For the next 20 minutes while we waited for our food (it took approximately 30 from when we ordered to get our "crab cakes") I watched to see that she would wash her hand and she didn't. It was just business as usual. I really genuinely wanted to like this place, but everytime I have been, it's been a disappointment, tonight being the last straw. read more

Horrible service, food was half cold and took forever. No one was in the place but still took forever. Only 2 people working. I would give it a zero star if I could. Also the waitress was serving our food with her hair in front of her face and not pulled back. read more

Central Station Bar and Grill is always good. The food was excellent--fresh, flavorfuls. The atmosphere is welcoming, and the staff is friendly and attentive. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to! read more

Jose recognized us from one time before that we had been! Beat service and delicious and fast drinks!

Cute place with a fun theme in a great location. Plenty of parking, a varied menu and decent value. Kids and adults all found interesting options on the menu and nobody was disappointed. Big windows with plenty of light felt like we were bringing the outdoors in on a hot summer day (nice inside). All aboard!! read more

The place is in a good location. We got seated very quickly. There are four of us. Server took our drink order and got them wrong when delivered. We then ordered appetizer. That came out fairly quick. We all then ordered our main meals. Main course, I asked for a ribeye steak medium rare and a salad blue cheese with crumbles. Rest of the group ordered their food and off the server went. What? I did notice that he did not have a notepad to take notes of what our orders were. Just going off of memory which is okay. Most people do that very well. However, my poor Ribeye steak came back well cooked!!!!! Server also forgot to bring my salad prior to eating my meal which I'm reminded him big delay so I told him to cancel it. I already had my main course. Service would have been good overall had he not messed a couple items and the cook over cooking my $45 dollar ribeye. Overall it was disappointing to not have a pleasant dinner without the errors. That could have been prevented, basically my Sunday dinner was a very disappointing evening. Manager was very receptive to my feedback and took my advice for his bartender and servers to please carry a note pad to prevent future disappointments. I want this place to succeed and get better reviews. Hopefully this feedback is taken in a positive way as constructive feedback. Best regards read more

Central Station Bar & Grill - Medium rare ribeye steak? Not medium rare. It's well cooked lol - American Near Me - Turlock, California

I had the meat lovers breakfast it was terrible! All the meat was BURNT, now what meat lover would love that!! Took a while to order because the bartender server was on her cell phone. Very cold and un inviting in there the guy at the bar even had his hands folded between his legs because it was so cold in there . This was on Saturday approximately 1130 Saturday morning, February 21. read more

We only went a couple times (I like to cook !) and the food was yummy! I highly recommend it! We'll be going again sometimes too! We give them Seven Stars! read more

Delicious food! The pasta was extremely spicy ! We took our three little boys here, sat up top in a good area so wasn't nervous about them disrupting others dinners. Yummy drinks Cece was an amazing server read more

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My son and I went to lunch here while I am visiting from Hawaii. The service was good and it's a great atmosphere. We were promptly seated on a train car and that was really interesting. It is right next to the Santa Fe railroad tracks so you hear and feel trains going past. Really nice menu with lots of delicious sounding options. Unfortunately pizza oven was inoperable the day we went. We both chose different burgers he had the Mac attack and I had the take em to the station. Interesting thick curly fries with good flavor and texture. Best burger I have had in a while. Nice drink selection. Enjoyed the blood orange Cali squeeze. Would recommend and will return when on the mainland. read more

Came here during a work trip. Got in really late so they were pretty empty. It has a typical sports bar vibe. The server was very friendly and didn't get annoyed that we were keeping him. We loved their cocktails. And the food was sooooo good!! The pork BBQ had just the right amount of kick to it. Highly recommend!! read more

The food was flavorful and cooked right! We did not realize but they have a big room on the second floor with more seating.

Giving 3 stars because our waitress was nice and checked on us. My daughter ordered the kids sliders, my other daughter got the clam chowder in a bread bowl and I got the French toast. Kids sliders came with cheese and ketchup and twister fries. My daughter liked them and the burgers were super cute. The clam chowder was much better than when he went went this location was 10 east. The bread bowl was soft and the chowder was creamy, but was just a ok chowder over all. My French toast listed it came with choice of bacon or sausage and 2 eggs. I opted for bacon and 2 eggs over medium. When my plate arrived, I could tell the eggs were over cooked immediately, cut into them and asked the waitress if they could be remade because they weren't runny at all. She was quick to get it taken care of and my over medium eggs arrived really fast. The plate came with syrup, but no butter. The receipt showed a $3 upcharge for the bacon, making my meal $18.99 instead of the menu price of $15.99 that says choice of bacon or sausage. Not sure why there would be an upcharge... Overall, service was good, but food was just a little basic and probably not somewhere we would frequent. read more

This is the first and will probably be the last time we come here. Idk came here with my kids thinking having lunch on a train would be fun. We didn't get a seat on the train because it was being reserved. Oh but did we wait a while for food. The hard part is when you're sitting at a restaurant with kids they get squirrely. We were all really hungry by the time the food came out. No appetizers for the wait - nothing. The food did taste good. I heard the waitress say they were waiting on chicken? Also mid way through our wait the waiter came out and told us they were out of soup. It took a long time for them to figure that out I guess. Food did come out in pieces. Only a few dishes came out at a time. My kids dishes came out last! Yikes! read more

Food & Service was great! Unfortunately the flys and sticky tables weren't the highlight of my evening but I do understand some things are hard to avoid. I had the meatloaf and Brussel sprouts which was really good. read more

Chipotle chicken pasta is A1! Love their rotating beer selection. Crew is very knowledgeable of the different beers they carry and make you feel welcomed. Can't wait to go back! read more