2 stars. One for service good service and one for the patio sitting by Fountain. I had the Mahi Mahi. The rice was probably boxed with lots of added soy sauce and scrambled egg. The carrots were half cooked, the Mahi was over cooked and was cooked on a DIRTY grill. The pineapple sauce was canned pineapple with added bell peppers. $20. Will not return. read more

Five Ten Bistro - Mahi Mahi. Not so good! - Bars Near Me - Merced, California

Great salad! Been here a few time. Tonight the service was not great. Good food and wine.

Fabulous food in the best place for al fresca dining in Merced. And their lunch special is terrific! read more

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Our party of 8 arrived at around 1pm, just an hour before they closed on Sunday Nov 17th. We all conjoined two tables outside by the fountain. I believe we had to go inside to call a server to assist us. This young lady who didn't properly introduce herself without a name and seemed like she'd rather new somewhere else then at work. A total "resting b***h blank face". She took everyone's order We all placed our order by about 1:10pm. Two members of the party ordered the "5 for $5" mimosa special which was for only the next 45 minutes until closing. Those two members had to wait until the server came back out to get their 2nd mimosas refilled. It's only common sense that when one orders the "5 for $5" mimiosa deal with only 30 mins until closing they'd want them refilled without being kept waiting for the next. Either way one order of the belgium waffle from breakfast menu was either under cooked or what seemed like there was no egg in the batter to help keep the waffle together and prevent it from crumbling. There was nikki whip cream on the waffle as stated in the menu. The egg in that order was undercooked which is a high risk for salmonella or other forms of food poisoning. The server Kaitlynn (who we later found out what her name was from the receipt) didn't bring out the basic condiments such as ranch, ketchup, salt or pepper and any type of sauces for everyone's meal. We noticed she got a bit irritated bc she kept walking back and forth since we requested ranch, ketchup; which she forgot the first time, hot sauce. It would have been much easier to bring out the basics and essential condiments for a meal. The salsa for my breakfast burrito was flavorless but it was very well presented, every plate was. The gentlemen named Luke was very polite, cordial, well put together, well mannered, helpful and seemed happy and full of energy. As went inside which wasn't busy to retrieve the check I informed Kaitlynn about the Belgium waffle meal. Kaitlynn who in m identified herself as the venue manger said she could replace it with something else to go but we were on a time restraint. Kaitlynn and I walked outside and as you all can see these were the charges and we figured out why she didn't really care to serve us with the most adequate service... the gratuity was included, no apology, didn't seem to care and still with her blank look on her face. We didn't mind paying for anything on the bill but don't slack off just bc the gratuity is included. read more

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I ordered the chicken skewers and they came out raw. I can't believe the server would bring that out. It was disgusting - totally ruined my appetite. I was expecting way more. read more

Five Ten Bistro has one of the best locations for date-night in downtown Merced. I give them a 10/10 for ambiance. I ordered the chicken Marsala which was good, but nothing too extraordinary so I'm changing the scale and giving them a 3/5 for food. (I would go back to try the other dishes just because of their location). Also, I had gone around 7pm; it was not busy at all. Service was a little slow, but if your on a date and don't want to be interrupted, then the slow service won't bother you. read more

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Went here for Valentine's Day and it was amazing. The coconut shrimp was unbelievable!!there was live music and I even got a rose at the end of the meal. read more

It was my first time trying this place ,this was one of the worst restaurants I have ever eaten at .under staffed , I asked for A1 sauce 3 time.I took 20 minutes to get our drinks .My food just had onion seasoning that was the only seasoning it had for the money that they charge for the food , not worth it . read more

Delicious food but wacky customer service. Came here for Sunday brunch and Our server only took our order and brought us our food, no refill or checking up. We waited over 20min for our payment to be brought back to us when there were more empty tables than people in the restaurant. Great food sad service. read more

The boyfriend and I stopped in for lunch off of some Google recommendations. Very pleased! He had the steak sandwich with fries and I had the buffalo mozzarella ravioli with mushroom sauce and a side caesar salad. All was delicious! My favorite was the ravioli :) The staff is very friendly and location is perfect. Looks like they have a nice Sunday brunch with local wines & brews. We were looking for a good local spot easily accessible to the 99 and Five Ten Bistro was perfect. Definitely recommend! read more

Food is pretty average here. Our martinis were tasty and the food was just okay. I would not come here on the norm because it can get quite pricey. Unfortunately there are not very many options when it comes to formal dining in Merced so this place fills the void nicely. Environment would be good for special occasions but other than that I would not venture here often. read more

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Went for lunch today, the service was terrible. The food was also very bad. We waited for almost an hour for our food and the it was cold. Supposed to be a hot sandwich. The worst chicken sandwich I've ever had. Will not be going there again! read more

510 is a sold spot!!! Variety of options to choose from and they have amazing happy hour prices!!! Enjoyed a great Father's Day meal outside! read more

My grandmother and aunt came to visit me recently from So-Cal. My grandma is kind of a yuppy and was expecting me to take her to five star gourmet restaurants. But, Merced has a bunch of home town, quaint restaurants. Which is what I prefer. Anyway, I took her to all my favorites, and time after time she was disappointed. D: She LOVED this place. She got her wine, and fancy food. She loves filet mignon, but always complains that no one cooks it right. Well, this place did. They did it right. It was so relieving hearing her talk about how much liked it, and how she wishes there is a place like this in my home town. My food was really good as well. I didn't like my french onion soup, and our bread was super cold. Our waitress was pretty slow, but the dinner course made up for the initial mishaps. Five Stars purely on food. If I included the waitress, I would deduct a star. read more

Went back for lunch... the salad dressing is definitely better but that was really the only good thing we had. I had the salad and soup with the tomato basil, which was rather blah. My sister had the fish and chips and, while the fries were good, the fish was so-so but there was no tartar sauce, just their special sauces. My son got the chicken penne with bacon and it was okay, way bacon-y but I didn't like the sauce, it might have been white wine and I don't like that. The soda machine had a problem, very low carbonation, but they seemed to have fixed it before we left. We had ordered a burger and a dessert to go, the waitress said she would get them ready when we started wrapping up but that didn't happen, we had to specifically wait for them to be done. read more

It was the worth food I've ever had! smell of their not fresh shrimps still makes me sick! read more

Very classy and friendly. Gourmet menu and wine/beer list. White linen table cloths. Beautiful building right on main. Go there if you like service and fancy but well priced food read more

This was our 2nd eating here and it's AMAZING! We come to Merced for my daughters USA swim meets at Merced College. So, thankful for yelp to hit this spot. Their blue burger is a must have and sweet potato fries. This time I tried the sliders that have Gorgonzola with red wine sautéed onions - it was delish! This place is a must atmosphere is perfect! read more

Went here again with my parents for lunch on Saturday January 24. They thought the experience was really good. Especially for Merced, they thought it was great. However their one complaint was that the bathrooms weren't all too great smelling or too clean. I was really pleased with my lemon shrimp pasta. As with everytime I come to Five Ten, I always get the mixed berry creme brulee. It's always wonderful to eat it. Though this time the caramelized sugar topping seemed to be done a bit lightly and felt not as thick as I'm used to. Nonetheless, I was still very satisfied with my experience at Five Ten. Obviously, I will be visiting again in the future. read more

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The atmosphere was lovely and our waitress was very nice but the food was not good. I had the salmon and it was "swimming" in way too much sauce. My husband had a burger that he says was just ok. I don't know if I would go again because it was so expensive. If anything the atmosphere would make me consider going again and hoping something else on the menu is worth the price. read more

The one time I tried to eat here resulted in the only thing to go awry on our engagement night. We stopped in to have a cocktail and appetizer (fried calamari). My hubby (fiance at the time) asked for cocktail sauce and was told that wouldn't be a problem. I finished my mediocre martini and still no appetizer. After 30 minutes, my hubby asked what was going on. He was told the calamari had been ready for 20 minutes but they didn't have cocktail sauce. When my husband explained that we were no longer interested in calamari that had been under a heat lamp for 20 minutes, they were irritated and immediately began "talking shit" because it was our fault we wanted cocktail sauce. My hubby asked to speak to a manager, and the gentleman berating us paused long enough to let us know he was the owner before continuing to insult us. We left after placing money on the table. I haven't bothered to return. read more

We went there for lunch. Surprised me it was fairly empty. We ordered the chicken & waffle app to start. It was definitely a wrong choice. A battered piece of chicken was sandwiched between two mealy cooked waffles. Not good. Two bites in & couldn't stomach anymore of it. We ordered the Blackened Mahi Mahi with Mushroom Spinach Risotto & the Bistro Club. Another set of bad choices. The oil from the Mahi Mahi cast a reddish orange oilslick on the plate, the fish was over cooked & over seasoned. I really wanted the risotto to be good but it just wasn't. It was so bad. The Bistro Club- I swear had regular lunch meat- like bologna or some other unknown lunch meat- in it. We couldn't finish either. It wasn't good at all. I really wanted to like this place since the reviews were good in the past but it just wasn't good. The decor was cute but that's about it. Sad, but I won't be returning. read more

I've been here 3 times and it's getting worse and worse. The first time I dined here it was a pleasant experience, the second time was decent (slow service), and the third time was just awful. I really want this place to make it because I love supporting small businesses in Merced, but I don't know if they will with their current service. The staff is very friendly, but clueless about food and service. I always have to ask for something---utensils, water refill, the bill, a box, etc... no one is proactive here. I had the fish and chips before and they were crispy & great. My last visit, they were gross and soggy! Inconsistent food/service. I told the waitress and nothing was done and I was still charged for something I barely ate after I already complained and showed her my bad plate. Hope they aren't losing momentum. It seems like they have the right intention at this restaurant, just a lack of knowledge and training. The food has potential if it stays consistent, but it doesn't so there's no guarantee your plate is going to be delicious. It's a hit or miss, so you're taking your chances when you come here. The ambiance is nice, and it's a cute restaurant/bar to hang out at on a weekend, but give yourself ample time. read more

I love this place. If you need to go to a place cause your parents are coming from out of town or a birthday party go here! I love there mixed drinks, if I could I would just get wasted there but it is a fancy place so I pace myself. FOOD IS AWESOME. Must try the fried calamari! read more

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Food was mediocre as well as the drinks! The creme brûlée was awful! I was so sad because that's my favorite dessert.. The 3 stars is for the very nice bartender! read more

An organization for which I was a guest for a luncheon business meeting held that meeting in a room provided at Five Ten Bistro. The accommodations and service were very nice. The food served was tasty and very reasonably priced. I highly recommend their services. read more

I enjoy their cocktails and food! I had the New Poke they added to their menu and it was so delicious! I went during an evening where they had a live band playing outside. It was such a relaxing and fun night out. Definitely a hidden gem in Merced, I almost felt like I was in a different city! read more

Wonderful Sunday brunch! And the $5 for 5 Mimosas is a deal that can't be beat! Hidden gem in Merced for sure

The bartender is awsome and her SERVICE is great the food is great and I recommend it to everyone.

Went in for an early dinner with my husband. Sat in the bar area because we wanted to check out happy hour. They have a good beer selection and our drinks were delicious. I got the French onion soup and it was just wrong. It was onions boiled in chicken broth with a tiny piece of baguette with that white American cheese on top. I barely touched it and told the bar tender I didn't like it but it wasn't taken off the bill. Our entrees were really good though. I got the salmon and he got the flat iron steak. My only complaint there is that while my husband's asparagus was cooked to a crunchy perfection, mine was too mushy to even cut. We'll be back again to give it another shot. read more

Would give this a 5 but they have some new restaurant opening bugs to work out. Decor is great; prices are excellent. Been here twice for dinner. Service problematic both times. 2 of 3 of us got our salads, forgot the garlic fries ordered with a meal instead of an appetizer. ( To their credit they did comp the fries). One time the flat iron steak with Gorgonzola sauce was wonderful, the second time they forgot the Gorgonzola sauce. Steaks were cooked perfectly though, and when it's done right, it is delicious! Salad with lime vinaigrette very tasty! I loved the lemon calamari! Please go while they work out the kinks, Merced needs a place like this! read more

Had some calamari and some nice cold beer the service was fast and great! We'll be back, Thank you GNE N Fagundes read more

Worst Customer Service EVER!!!!! Went there to celebrate Mother's Day. Made a walk in reservation. Waited for 1 hour and was kept being told that they we were to be seated after everyone else. There was 3 visible tables available, very unprofessional. I have skin cancer and am unable to sit under the sun he said OKAYYY?... they lost out on $250-300 bill. Thank you for making the decision to never go back again. My brother is a Merced local and loved this place. Will never go back. Super disappointed because we wanted to celebrate our mother and topping off a great day and weekend. read more

Today was our anniversary, so we decided to get take-out. We chose 510 Bistro because (1) we wanted to support local business; (2) We had eaten there many times over the years, and (3) they offered a wide range of menu choices. We ordered online on GrubHub--we were able to choose our delivery time and have the order left on our porch. We were kept informed every step of the way--our order was received, on its way, and arriving at our door. The food was still warm, perfectly prepared, and we would definitely do this again. read more

Came to watch a friend sing on the patio and the service was outstanding. Kaitlyn, Lisa & Matt crushed it. At one point they just brought us a bucket of beer. Great idea Kaitlyn!!! read more

This place is DISGUSTING. A few nights ago a friend of mine's family came in to eat here, and all the customers were saying racist things to them, not only was the behavior not confronted by management, BUT THE BARTENDERS CHIMED IN THEMSELVES, chanting USA, USA, USA in the families face. Upon trying to reach out to management, my friends messages were read and not even replied to. Until actions are taken against such employees, I promise, your ratings will continue to drop to the point you'll lose so much business you'll be forced to shut down. Racism should not be tolerated by anybody! read more

Great food and even better service! Been in a few times and never been disappointed. Awesome beer and wine selection too.! Highly recommend! read more

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I cannot believe I woke up this morning and I was still upset about the service from yesterday 2/14/2014. The waiting time is acceptable since it was Valentines; however, if you set a menu in front of me and let me read it for 10 min and then the waitress comes and tells me by the way, "we are out of the chicken Plate" which cost $22 and the Rib-Eye $29. What am I supposed to eat? I was really really disappointed again. This was the 2nd and last time I give this place a chance. Come on 510Bistro you are supposed to have food to serve to your customers or at least an acknowledge that you do not have some plates available on the menu. It is common courtesy people. I hope we were the only couple that experience this. Sorry waitress Your tip is to tell you Employer "Have food next time" read more

The BEST restaurant in Merced! Fresh food, fresh ideas, great wine, and amazing food! Exceptional lobster bisque and steaks cooked to perfection! The REAL reason I drive from Modesto to Merced is the Tiramisu. It's to die for!!! Although, every item on their menu is! read more

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Awesome food and great service. I'll definitely make this a place to eat when I'm in Merced.