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    Mankas Grill

    4.2 (479 reviews)
    PriceyAmerican
    Open 10:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Intimate
    Classy

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    Also the front with seating
    Will E.

    My girl and her friends went to this place a few weeks ago and she said it was very good, so I wanted to go try it out. We had reservations just because it was mothers day and we knew it would be busy and it was. We got there a little early and sat down right away. The place has plenty of outside and inside seating. When we sat down a waiter came right away and asked if we wanted water and told us our waiter would be right with us. Our waiter came shortly after that and asked what we wanted to drink. We ordered a bottle a sparkling wine. We ordered the poutine fries to start. The bottle of sparkling came out right away. The poutine came out not to long after that. The short rib was tender and juicy, the fries were cooked perfect, the cheese on it was melted, but it needed some gravy and more cheese. The original Canadian poutine has the gravy on it and the cheese curds which are so delicious. If this had the gravy on it, it would be a 10 in my book because of the short ribs and the fries were perfect. For our entrees we ordered the short rib eggs benedict and the chicken & waffles. The food came out pretty quick which was nice. The short rib eggs benedict was cooked perfect. Of course the short ribs was tender, and the hollandaise sauce was nice. The chicken and waffles was cooked perfect, the flavor on both was nice, the chicken was tender and juicy. The must have brined the chicken in order for it to be so tender and juicy, if not, they did a great job either way. The waffles were also cooked perfect and they had some type of flavor to it that you didn't even need syrup. I observed the staff working and everyone was working together and bringing stuff and picking up from all the tables. Kudos to the whole staff. Our waiter was also great so good job to him as well. We were too stuffed for dessert so next time we shall try some. The 5 was close to getting it but the poutine just needed some gravy in my opinion.

    Derek S.

    Came by for dinner the other night and it was a decent experience. Mankas Grill is located in Fairfield...although there weren't too many businesses nearby. It was like going into the countryside after getting off the freeway. Parking is available in front of the restaurant or on the side of the road. Dining was available both indoors along with outdoors. Started off with the bruschetta and shrimp cocktail. The shrimp cocktail contained gigantic prawns with a tasty dipping sauce. For the mains, opted for a ribeye medium rare and it was tasty. The marbling was decent and the ribeye was cooked to a perfect medium rare. The side of mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables were decent. Service throughout the evening was decent by the waiter, whom did a great job in upselling as well as checking up on us throughout the evening.

    Flourless chocolate cake with Ice cream for the birthday girl taking the picture and yours truly in the background
    Jaime P.

    What a cute spot! Parking can be a bit tight here so be prepared to possibly park on the main road! Service was attentive but they didn't get our appetizer out before our main meal. I got the prime rib sandwich and it was a huge portion but very delicious. Their truffle fries didn't really seem to have much truffle. The shining star? Their flourless chocolate cake with a scoop of ice cream that was so good!

    05/02/2026: Caesar Salad
    Sivilay T.

    Review #010 - 2026 I wonder why I never took the time to write a review for them since I have been here on multiple occasions and it is quite a drive away from home, so I must enjoy it that much! We normally come here to celebrate our anniversaries or birthdays & sometimes both occasions at the same time since we tend to have so many things to celebrate in life! I made reservations a couple of weeks ahead for a table for 6 at 7:30 PM on Saturday, May 2nd. However, when the day came, we were hoping to show up an hour early since one person in our party couldn't make it. Sadly, being that they were so busy, we still had to wait until 7:30 to get seated. We had three occasions to celebrate! Our 21st "1st date" anniversary, our daughter's successful piano recital and our son's girlfriend's 22nd birthday! My daughter and I always share the tomahawk and it is always made perfectly every time! My husband always orders his caesar salad and a ribeye as his meal, and he has never been disappointed. Our son always gets the lamb chop and his girlfriend decided on the filet mignon. We all got an order of truffle fries for an up charge since we don't really care for mash potatoes. Sadly, they were extremely greasy so none of us were able to finish one. We all should've gotten something different to try! We finished off our meal with the chocolate flourless cake, which was just ok. The summer berry bread pudding was also just ok. They used to give you a complimentary scoop of ice cream for your birthday, but I guess they no longer do that! Not that I can't afford the scoop of ice cream, but when you are spending $500+ on a meal, a scoop of ice cream wouldn't hurt the restaurant to make their customers feel special!

    Balsamic vinaigrette and finishing salt
    Monica C.

    It's a quaint little restaurant with a welcoming and warm vibe. The service was great and our waiter was very attentive. We ordered the beef short ribs and 14oz rib eye. Both came with fresh veggies and mashed potatoes. I ordered my steak medium rare and they didn't disappoint. Not old cooled perfectly but WOW, it had a smoky flavor to it. Must try this steak, and don't forget to order finishing salt and balsamic vinaigrette (it goes great with the steak. The short ribs fell apart perfectly. Honestly, everything was amazing. My old fashioned was wonderful and even came with a square ice cube. Very tasty. Things to consider: Bring a coat if you get chilled easily. There's seating outside but when that door opens in the winder you can really feel it in your bones. It's probably the same difference in the summer. If you prefer orange bitters in your cocktail, I recommend bringing your own ramekin from home because they don't have it.

    Rae Lynn Z.

    First time here, came with a friend between wine tastings on a Sunday. Made reservations, but probably didn't need them for the time we were there which was post normal lunch time. We ordered the bruchetta to share, I had the BBQ ribs and my friend had the special prime rib dip. My ribs were nicely tender and had a little zing from the sauce. My friend enjoyed her sandwich and we both took some food home, portions are good. We sat inside, but there is also outdoor seating available. Service was good and the staff helpful in deciding what to order. Prices are on the higher side so may not be for everyone, but I recommend it for a nice break between wine tastings.

    Alyssa B.

    We went here on Valentine's Day (I know late post) but other than that the experience was excellent. We had reservation so everything was smooth sailing. We got seated right away. We got served and our food right away. One thing I just had to note though the service was fast and yummy my food was cold. But I had no regrets I would still recommend this place and would try happy hour next time.

    Steakhouse Burger with truffle fries
    Teresa P.

    We had dinner on a weekday. Place wasn't as packed and we were seated right away. I love the ambiance. Our server had taken our orders right away but service after that went downhill from then. We ordered Wagyu beef carpaccio, Rigatoni Bolognese and Steakhouse burger. We also ordered a red sangria and beer. The Sangria wasn't my favorite. Tasted like it is watered down. The beef carpaccio is delicious. But, it was such a disappointment to them to serve it with regular crackers. Even just thinly sliced toasted baguettes would have been much better especially with the price. The pasta is tasty as well the burger with truffle fries. Slow service from my server. Table touch from server was hardly there. After food was delivered, waited again to get checked as we needed other condiments and it took awhile for them to check on us. I am not sure if it was just that night? Maybe we can come back again and give them another try.

    BBQ Platter
    Linda C.

    Food was really good, had the BBQ platter. Even the kale coleslaw and potato salad was delicious. The restaurant was clean, we received our food right away. Our waiter was good when he was present but would disappear for a long time, had to wait forever for the bill. The people on the next table were not pleased with the waiter so it wasn't just us.

    Menu
    Kary A.

    Our waiter was so friendly and helpful with what to order. Started off with a paloma. It was very tasty & good amount of alcohol. Husband and I shared a salad & pasta. Both were so good. The caprese salad with strawberries was delicious. It had a good balance of tangy, sweet & fresh. The pasta was the Rigattoni Bolognes with waygu beef. The flavor was on point and the waygu gave it just the extra special flavor. Good portions for both of them. They have a lot of seating inside and also have some outdoor seating a little enclosed as well. Would definitely recommend a reservation since they are popular. Prices were very reasonable.

    salmon
    Adrienne H.

    I needed to find a dinner place in the middle of a friend and i and chat recommended this place. So happy they dod. The restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating with heaters. For this area it has a more upscale feeling. We were seated immediately. They have a variety of things on their menu which I love. I ordered the salmon and wild rice it was really good. Im trying to eat healthy and it definitely felt very light. I also tried the chicken piccata which was good as well. I love that they serve the water in the wine glass. The customer service was great. It looks like a place people hang at the bar even on week days. I definitely recommend

    Steak and shrimp, mashed potatoes, grilled veggies
    Bryan H.

    Enjoyed our evening here while staying in nearby Fairfield. The service was friendly and warm, and the seating area we were in was very cozy! I had the surf and turf with mashed potatoes and grilled veggies; the steak was nice and tender, the potatoes buttery and smooth, and the vegetables had a nice crunch to it. Topped it off with some bread pudding, one of my fave desserts! Definitely give this place a try if you're ever in/around Napa!

    Ora King Salmon
    Monica H.

    Delicious meal. Nice atmosphere. Quick Service. We came here to celebrate a job promotion and wanted to dine somewhere close. Our second time here, and first time coming with reservations since last time we sat at the bar. The salmon was delicious! We also got the artichoke dip (bomb) and my husband got the pork chops with loaded mashed potato. He was bummed they were out of baked potato's and I was bummed they were out of bread pudding. Other than that it was great and we will certainly be back. Definitely a local favorite.

    Only piece of bruschetta left after gobbling it up. Soft bread, tangy balsamic

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    The service was great, the food tasty and a nice quiet spot for dinner. I recommend eating here.

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    Ask the Community - Mankas Grill

    Is there a corkage fee when bringing in a Vezer wine?

    Are they dog friendly?

    Yes they are! :)

    Do you take reservations?

    yes they do. We sat outside under the heat lamp bc we didn't think a reservation was needed. We shoulda called ahead

    Are reservations needed for lunch or are walk-ins welcome?

    They just reopened for indoor ding via reservation or walk in. I highly recommend a reservation if you go for dinner

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