On our drive to Hetchy Hetchy Reservoir, I was taking a nap when my partner woke me up and…read moresuggested, "Let's eat here." We had stopped by the highway, where the view of lush greenery and rolling hills was nice. I approve! It was nice to sit on the patio watching the passing cars, and the tarp above us provided pleasant shade from the sun. My daughter and I shared the Biscuits and Gravy with scrambled eggs and sausages. The homemade biscuits were buttery and flaky--absolutely delicious. My partner and her daughter shared either a skillet or an omelet; I don't quite remember since I didn't take a picture. Regardless, we were all satisfied with our meals and ready to continue our adventure. The service was friendly and efficient. I didn't even get to check out inside the restaurant. Was there an inside? A quick tip: you'll need a key to access the restrooms. I noticed several people walk over only to discover the door was locked, so I made sure to ask for the key. According to their website, this place has a fascinating history--it once served as a miner's supply store before becoming a hotel. I believe there are still rooms available, as I noticed you can reserve cabins with twin and queen beds. While I might not stay in a cabin myself, I would definitely return for the food.

My family and I stopped into Priest Station Cafe on the way to Yosemite last week for breakfast…read more Priest Station Cafe is located off the side of a mountain and the patio views are amazing! They have a good amount of seating outside as well as inside too. We ordered the Biscuits and Gravy, Priest Skillet and Kids Pancakes and Fruit. Everything was pretty good and fresh! Coffee was good too! Other menu items included Steak and Eggs, Omelets, a Breakfast Burrito, Pancakes and even French Toast. They had a decent kids menu as well. Staff were also very friendly and personable. Bathrooms needed a key since anyone off the highway can stop in and use them, but they were clean. Overall, Priest Station Cafe is a nice place to stop while on a road trip - the view is worth it! Check them out!

Excellent breakfast spot! Wow the dishes come out looking so good, what a feeling when you're ready…read moreto eat and see it all placed on your table. The drinks too! What a treat Food- The rye toast which I got with meal was fantastic, buttery goodness. Chicken fried steak had plenty of gravy, plenty! Hash brown on the side, great portion This is a happy place. Ring the bell on your way out if you enjoyed your meal!

The portions are great! Wow! Got a burrito to go and it was loaded with so much Hasbrowns,…read moredefinitely needed a lot of sauce as it was a bit dry and plain. Got the linquica in it for the meat and to be honest, it was ok. No flavor but it was ground up sausage. Got the chorizo with papas and that was ok too, not a lot of flavor but they load you with tortillas and refried beans! Again, big portions! Great service, always coming back and definitely had the diner feel.

My favorite restaurant in the Oakdale/Modesto area. Imo. Great food which you can't get anywhere…read moreelse. Ahi Nacos is definitely a must try. Brazilian soup and Coconut prawns. Everything is very good and great specials! Service is friendly and professional. Great bar, sports and great cocktails, chips and salsa. Ambiance is very casual and comfortable too! Recommended #1. Oakdale

Really outstanding food here and service to match! I formerly cooked for a living and still cook…read moreoften. This is way beyond what was expected! I had chile verde combo with a poblano chili filled with barbacoa. Great great great!! The chile verde was so vibrant in flavor and I cannot figure out how they did it. Yucca salad and Rosarita tacos also were ordered and were amazing. Our waiter,Tyler, was excellent and the gal that was managing was very helpful and attentive to our needs along with the whole restaurant. All wait staff were very professional and genuinely welcomed our party of 6. Great atmosphere with separate dining areas each with a dedicated big screen TV with sports playing yet the restaurant was quiet and very relaxing. I sure wish I lived closer to Oakdale. I'd be there three times a week. We will visit every time we are in Oakdale or on our way and back to Pinecrest. Worth a visit and bring your appetite as the portions are large. Great job team!

Decided to stop by here after walking around at the night market. Drinks were made to perfection…read more The tiki bartender made our drinks to preference of spirits and taste. Perfect weather with perfect drinks. Thank you!

I've been to this place a few times and always left dissatisfied…read more The menus are literally falling apart and just have a dirty, nasty feel to them. The food is just okay. Barely okay to be honest. It really feels like a bar that happens to sell food to people who are too inebriated to know if it's good or not. The burnt end tacos.... No! Blueberries and barbecue sauce... No!!! I'm really not trying to be mean. They have decent live music and the atmosphere seems to be cool, but the food is seriously lacking in my opinion, be it fish and chips, burgers, salad... It's for somebody I'm sure, but it's not for me. Also, "wagyu" has 2 different spellings on their menu. I think that's something small that can be corrected rather quickly.

Such a cute place and great breakfast!…read more Visited on a Friday morning for brunch. They were moderately busy with parties inside and outside but we were seated fairly quickly. We ordered: Breakfast Tots Grilled Fruit & Brie Berry lemon cheesecake waffle Coffee flight Everything was amazing. I love tater tots and adding the breakfast staples on top made it 5x better. The only thing that would knock it out of the park is some salsa. My friend enjoyed their grilled fruit and Brie. I really enjoyed the berry lemon cheesecake waffle. The waffle was light but perfectly crisped. Presentation was 10/10. Located in downtown Riverbank. Really cute downtown. Worth the detour and drive. Looking forward to coming back.

I've been here twice now -- once last August and once earlier this month -- and both times were…read moreSundays (important for the later part of this review). If you're planning a Saturday or Sunday visit you definitely want to make a reservation! Based off my first visit I would have give this place 4 stars. The drinks are delicious, the food is incredible with good portions, and everything of course looks great visually as well. The main con the first visit was that service was extremely slow and there was a drink ordered that was completely forgotten about, however they were clearly short staffed and when we did have service she was very apologetic and friendly and comped the beverage so we had no complaints. We went back this month for my birthday and while everything we did have was once again delicious, they were out of a decent portion of the menu. Off the top of my head they were out of all flavors of deviled eggs, pulled pork, tuna for the poke stack and poke bowl, risotto balls, some wines, and a couple other things I don't recall. The first couple times the waitress said something we wanted was out we didn't mind and pivoted, especially since she said those were the only items they were out of. However, it quickly became evident that was not the case. She said the reason was it was Sunday and they are only open Thursday-Sunday so they often run out of stock during the Sunday rush. Like I said earlier, the last time I was there on a Sunday there was no issue with items being unavailable, and I feel like if this is a recurring issue maybe that's something that should be looked at when ordering for the week? But I also am not in the restaurant business so who knows maybe this isn't that unusual. It was just a bummer to go for my birthday excited to try certain things, only to ultimately end up with a chicken Caesar salad (which was still good though!). There were still pros with this recent visit, again everything looked and tasted great and the service was friendly and much quicker than the previous visit. The mimosa flights are fun and there's a ton of flavors to choose from. We got a seasonal peach toast appetizer to share and it was so good. I look forward to coming back soon to give it another shot and will update once I do!

Mandy's is a friendly place where everybody is made to feel at home…read more The service is quick and food comes out quickly. Standard breakfast fair and good burgers too!!

Walked in around 12pm on Sunday, hit the crowd peak time, 25 mins wait with buzzer. And we got…read moreseated in a booth chair next to the window, great view to the street . Walked in , felt homie, clean neat with homie touch decorations. This restaurant has both booth and table seating . The waitress quickly took our orders , and food served in 10 mins, photos attached for our dishes. Like the vegetable skillet-- really fresh ingredients, light seasoning, perfect for the hot summer day. Also liked the fries here, freshly fired fresh potatoes, and cheese quesadillas-- cheered kids , also the chicken strips. The portion is generous and price is reasonable. Highly recommended for family with kids, or good appetite for breakfast and lunch . Especially when you homesick, the warm and friendly waitresses and thoughtful services will satisfy by cheering your stomach ^.^

We came to eat here one random weekday after work. We've been here before for breakfast, and it's…read moreusually packed. However, on a late afternoon weekend, we found plenty of parking and ample seating. Staff was amazing and incredibly attentive. The pasta was okay, and I really regret not sticking with breakfast. Service: 5/5 Food: 3.5/5

Had lunch at The Secret Garden in Modesto and it was such a cute little spot! The restaurant is…read morereally pretty and has lots of cute areas that would be perfect for pictures. I tried the Cloud Champagne & Vodka Mimosa and it was actually pretty strong, but in a good way . One had me feeling tipsy, and I already know two would have me on another level! I also got the Philly cheesesteak and it was really yummy. Overall, it was a fun little lunch with good food, strong drinks, and a cute atmosphere. I'd definitely come back! The service was fantastic as well. *** our lunch for 2 was $56

Update after new ownership!…read more I was worried that the food or service was going to change after the new ownership was completed. I mean, I was expecting the worst. What did I get? The same great food, the same great service, better coffee and the convenience of being able to pay by card (wth a fee). Are the prices a little higher? Yes; but what isn't these days? For wonderful pancakes cooked in butter, I'd pay it gladly. All the recipes are the same and boy am I glad. And the specials are always fun. I'd like to put my request in for a Corn Dog omelette special, please. I had it about 7 years ago and I still can taste it. My hubs would like the Cowboy Filet Mignon. Jose is a breath of fresh air. So friendly and attentive, as is the rest of the staff. Well, damn. Now I'm hungry.

we "experienced" breakfast over this past weekend at Woods Creek Cafe in Jamestown…read more it took a little while for the four of us to be seated because seating is somewhat limited. it is a smaller cafe the wait was worth it. the single server was busy on a Saturday morning, but she was pleasant and efficient. everyone was pleased with their breakfast and we left clean plates for our server once we were done. i particularly enjoyed the Breakfast Tostada that i had. if we were not "tourists" i would absolutely become a regular here for breakfast

We came here on a small date and sat inside. There was some live music in the back area but we…read morestayed inside. The decor is very nice and open. The tables are quite small so it gives it an intimate experience. The server was very nice and personable m. She had some good recommendations for us. I thought the oysters were the best. My main was some sort of slider but I felt it just lacked flavor for the price tag. Perhaps I just ordered poorly but I was expecting more of this place.

Always a 5 star review every time I visit. The dishes are always made with so much love and care…read more The food is phenomenal. Relish is known for having very fresh food for every meal. The overall aesthetic and ambience of the restaurants is very cute and something you would expect in a bigger city like San Francisco or Los Angeles. Overall, I really love this place and take every chance that I get to go eat there. So far my two favorite dishes have been x-rayed on Mother's Day, and their brussels sprouts. I highly recommend you give this place a shot if you're in the area! While you're at it, check out the owners shop next-door, Butler's pantry!

Another bbq on the patio. Great tri-tip and cold beer! Staff is pumping out the sandwiches.read more

I was hoping to like this place but it sadly wasn't my favorite…read more The service was okay, there weren't many people inside yet service was slower. Pizza was okay, the fries were good. The place in general is very cute, a good amount of seating. We parked on the street. They have a small store in the front as well.