This was my first visit and it was lunch time, the restaurant had only a couple other patrons but its late lunch time so I didn't think much about that. We were immediately greeted and seated, the menu was simple and everything sounded tasty. We started with the calamari batons, they were good but I like mine to have just a little bit more of a crispy breading, the sauce its paired with was delish. We ordered the lamb burger and the mckinley burger I selected bleu cheese on mine. The bun and flavor of the bleu cheese just bumped up the points for me on the burger. Service was very good and we both enjoyed our meal there and will be back to try their dinner menu. Price is reasonable and the location is nice, quiet, and serene. read more

for the price, I expected some good tasting food in a good environment. but that is not the case. The menu was limited maybe because they are fresh from their farm. But they are not good. sure the service was good, and the plating was great, but the food is just not tasty. Fish was a bah bah....steak was a whatever...scallop tasted the same as i try to cook at home. I am just around the neighborhood but i dont think i will come back ever again. read more

My wife and I were there for dinner on New Years Eve. We were looking for a new place to have a quiet meal before heading home for a peaceful end of the year. When we were seated my wife's initial comment was that "it felt like a typical hotel restaurant". We almost left ... Reading the menu I found that it had been pared down substantially from the menu they still post for download on their website (PLEASE FIX THIS!!!). Reviewing the limited selections we almost left (again)... My wife commented that because it was New Years Eve there were probably limited options and she didn't want to spend hours driving as we tried to find a place with an available table, so we stayed. The service was slow and my meal was delivered without the mashed potatoes. I was more than halfway done eating before anyone came around so I could ask for them. The food was the highlight. It was very good and exceeded our expectations based on the other factors leading up to actually having dinner. Oh, and I just checked. They failed to acknowledge my OpenTable™ reservation so no points were added to my account. read more

Not the business! We had a party of 6 and we were 1of 3 tables in the whole restaurant (you could hear the crickets) and it took forever to get our food! Not a good experience. read more

Love the McKinley Grille! Go for the lunch or dinner, skip the breakfast - thus the 1 point deduction. Dreadful, otherwise, always delicious. Friendly service. read more

The reviews were so spot on! I had a French Dip with fries and a beer. I must say the guy who said they were really salty was wrong....it was complete opposite it had zero flavor. Even the AuJus dip was thick and had no flavor! I am staying here a lot this year now and I regret to say it must travel out for food. :( I see some one from the restaurant responds to these reviews but I do not see any changes are actually happening. Makes me wonder why he would respond saying this is not normal but obviously it is. Maybe less time writing and more time taste testing the quality of the food. The service was good!!! read more

The mood: quiet. Even though eruptions of laughter pepper the silence, the overtone is still serene. Three or four tables (out of over 40) are actually seated. How could you not unwind? The food...the food...the food!!! RAVE! I *do* speak lamb sliders and lobster fritters. The grammar rules for said-language: "Yum, yum, yum". No other rules necessary. All of McKinley's food comes from the namesake's farm, even the ice cream. Fresh kettle chips are brought out w/ in-house-made dipping sauce. The grilled chicken was an A+ dish. The accompanying bed of mashed red potatoes--skin on--was a pure dream. Atop them was a quilt of sautéed yellow squash and green zucchini. A sauce in verde added another hue to the white plate and gave the chicken a confetti of flavor. The menu is simple, but everything--including the ratatouille--is prepared to perfection. More restaurants should take notes, for it is better to serve several dishes that "wow" than to serve many that each elicit a "meh". Service is so friendly that I had no problem bearing my life story to the server three days into my stay at the Sheraton Fairplex. Sometimes, it does get a bit more crowded than staff can handle well, but professionalism and can-do attitudes more than make up for the wait. The chef who grilled THE BEST New York Strip steak I've ever had? He's my new boyfriend. He just doesn't know it yet. ;-) On our next date, I'm having one of the three-course menu dinners. At only $20 per person, party of ME, I'm sure to be pleased. read more

Great ambiance inside a great hotel property. That's it. Hostess did not ask how my evening was going, server kept stopping by asking if we are going to order (somewhat demanding) and rushed the check (oh! i need to take off, can I get you a check if you are done... REALLY?) when I was not even done eating and did not offer a dessert menu. Food made my girlfriend and myself laugh really hard.. It was such entertainment. Petite farm greens was not worth spending time on, hamachi sashimi with soba roll tasted like nothing I have ever tasted before (considering that I am Korean...-.-), gnocchi was actually not bad but my niece can probably make it. And my girlfriend witnessed the chef picking his nose..(super ninja style). I really like the Sheraton property but the restaurant was a bit of a disappointment. When the room service tastes better, that kinda says it all. read more

This was my second time coming here and the 2nd impression mirrors the first; it leaves me wanting more. I want more flavor, more execution, more for my money; it comes so close - it just needs to go that extra mile. With that said, I'm still a fan of this place. I still love the ambiance of this place (I should have taken a pic). I really do appreciate their farm to table concept (they actually have a garden on-site). The menu is inventive (I still want to try more things on the menu) and the food is pretty good. Both times I went they had some high points and low points. This time: High Points: Asiago Cheese Bread - was amazing Greek Salad w/ salmon - they were generous w/ the veggies, the feta and the olives. they served it with a champagne vinaigrette that was really good. the salmon was cooked well Low Points: Lobster Bisque - I thought it was OK but it was under-seasoned and left me feeling underwhelmed Crab Cakes - these were a complete miss for me. the crab didn't come through and the cake was too mushy. The siracha sauce they served with it was good though. I do like McKinley's and I'm sure I will be back again. They offer a $25.00 gift certificate on http://www.restaurant.com/ and this time I used a groupon for lunch. So, you should be able to find a good deal for this place. read more

This restaurant is adjacent to Sheraton's beautiful lobby. I ordered Mary's chicken last night and now I am trying their Shrimp Pancetta Bucatini, which was a bit spicy for me but still good. Both dishes were delicious, can't decide which I like better. Staff is nice, attentive, and accommodating. I was able to bring my dessert up to my room, cause I was too full to eat right after my main course. I love the free dessert when I check in here, I wonder if it'll work again tonight? Lol! I love the ambience... ...so the manager said, for me..she'll accept the free dessert offer again! Awww.. They've just earned a loyal customer :) ...well that is when I am around this area. read more

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Who knew that there was a hidden gem in Pomona????? I surely did not. Much less in a Sheridan. So, i was with a colleague on her birthday and she wanted steak. Like good little yelpers, we consulted the app. This place is amazing. It was one of the best meals I have ever had. Here are the noteworthy points: 1. Everything is organic and grown onsite from a garden located in the Fairplex 2. The menu is seasonal based on the garden 3. Meat is also local I had the NY strip with potatoes and grilled veggies. I also had a Caesar salad. The strip was well seasoned and grilled perfectly( m-rare). The potatoes and veggies burst with flavor. I was absolutely shocked. The funny thing is, my colleague calls me the next day and asked me if I wanted to go back again. And I did. read more

This review is for the Bar, on the other side of the wall from the restaurant. The bar staff has been very friendly and receptive on all my nights here. No joke, the calamari over arugula is the best I've ever had anywhere. Drinks are poured strong. Best hotel bar I can remember. read more

I was looking for a place to spend Thanksgiving. I apparently chose the wrong the place! Waited for table in spite having a reservation. The manager couldn't of been more rude. Food was cold. Salad was nice.but that's about it. Total waste of money. read more

We just finished our 6 course meal from the "table to farm" dale bros beer event season cuisine series hosted by mckinley's grill. Devouring a spoonful of diced crisp bacon, mixed with cabbage, hash and the great company of foodies could only be topped by the warm sky as the sun began to cast it's long shadows and gracefully remind us that summer is arriving soon... Our appetizers included lettuce wrapped duck, clam ceviche with pesto sauce, meat wrap asparagus, bacon mix. The servers are very memorable: one of which stands out is Marcia, she has served at several of these events and is always very polite and friendly. The mixologist at the event served absolute vodka which was fermented with pineapple and almond branches. A full description of our meal menu is http://www.mckinleysgrille.com/events/Table_to_Farm.asp . Everything but the bread was made just footsteps away on a wood burning grill and all produce was either grown on the farm or found locally. So after all this boosting why did they fall short of five stars... The dessert did not stand up to the same grand standards of the meal. The sorbet had the full on flavor of the beer, one guest described it as a beer slushy. The chocolate kumquat cake was more like a burnt molten chocolate wannabe soufflé with a side of candied kumquats. I am always impressed by spun sugar (even more so than others since I lost my digital prints while learning to handle boiling sugar in culinary school... Don't worry they have returned) In my honest opinion the cake was actually worth half a star. my last meal of the evening will be taking two tums accompanied by a glass of milk... Good night read more

Yum didlly do!!! I went to this place for some lunch and my botty felt very good in their chairs. The soup was so good because it made a great dipping sauce for my fries! Me and my daughters recommend this place it's the bomb read more

Amazing tastes! I chose this place because I read the reviews and who doesn't love farm-fresh produce? The food here is good. The olive oil and herbs is a bit strong, but invigorating. I would recommend the crab cakes and the calamari. Very excellent. The lamb over the pasta was also very good. The dessert was sub-par. The lava cake was over-cooked and so it didn't flow. The ice cream was amazing and home-made. My sister had the cream puff and it was ordinary. Definitely eat here, but go somewhere else for dessert. The waitress was very helpful with the wine selection and attentive. The ambience is dark and serious. Not particularly romantic, but still very nice. A bit like a mid-casino Las Vegas buffet. read more

Simply amazing! Tonight we celebrated our 2nd anniversary with my parents and were in the mood for something new, and if ever did we make the right choice! We used a restaurants.com certificate and seriously splurged!! Also our server Naomi was the best! She offered was great with helping us decide what to order. We each started with our own starters. I had the chop salad with bacon and blue cheese, best blue cheese dressing I've ever had! Dad got the calamari, mom had a side of sweet potato fries and I hubby had the spring rolls. All the appetizers were great, but hubby was a bit disappointed that his spring rolls were fried. Hubby and mom had the bouillabaisse, not my favorite because it was spiced with anise, but for those who like anise, like mom and hubby it's a great choice. I had the rockfish which came with delicious mashed potatoes and squash. My dad ordered the mushroom raviolis which were AMAZING. They had goat cheese and were topped with a poached egg. For dessert we split two chocolate lava cakes which were served with our choice of Dr. Bob's ice cream, again, simply amazing and Naomi brought us three fantastic little meringue tartlets topped with berries. read more

Boyfriend ordered the farm raised Wagyu Burger for lunch today with a side of sweet potato fries. I had the Cesar salad with a side of onion rings. The Wagyu burger was tantalizing.. juicy, flavorful, exquisite and simply put.. the best burger I have ever tasted. It was topped with thick smokey bacon and cream pungent crumbles of blue cheese. The bread was soft, slightly sweet almost like a Hawaiian roll. Every bite I took (and it wasn't even what I ordered) was better than the first. My eyes kept rolling back to the back of my head lol. Sweet potato fries were good. flavorful, crispy and not salty. My Cesar salad was good..nothing special. Fresh ingredients, good sized anchovies on top of the salad and tasty croutons. Beer battered onion rings were light and very good. The portions of both meals and sides were not small. Big portions with big prices but well worth the money you spend for a good meal. The only reason why McKInley's Grille did not get 5 stars is because I had to ask for my water to be refilled. Not once did someone come by to fill up our water glasses. read more

The staff provided outstanding service. Unfortunately, that does not compensate for horrible food. The bread was stale, really stale. The sauces offered with the Calamari did not taste good at all. My $15 turkey sandwich was greasy. They slathered the stale bread with a bucket of butter. It truly tasted awful. To make it worse, the fries were terribly oily. I wish I could undo my choice to dine at this restaurant. It was an awful and expensive experience! read more

I first came here with my husband two months ago because we got a restaurant.com certificate from a friend. We didn't expect much and thought we would just try it once, but it turned out to be a very good dinning experience. We went back for the 3rd time last night ever since. The service was great and the food was extremely delicious. I have to say that The Chef is genius! We've tried mahi mahi, ox tail, duck breast, pork tenderloin & NY strip so far. They were all pretty good. The Three Courses menu is definitely worth the money. They have seasonal menu which changes every 3 months depending what they have from their own farm. This gives us a lot of verity to choose. We would keep going back and try as many dishes as possible. I hope the Chef is not going anywhere else EVER! read more

Came in for an early dinner and some drinks before the fair had the bone in rib eye recommended by a nice gentleman named Carlos that works here, it was done at a perfect medium, drinks could have been stronger but still a 5/5. read more

I got a lamb burger, a pint of beer for only around 16 + tax. Not a bad deal for hotel restaurant. And I got a desert for signing in so I'm pretty happy. read more

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Selection was slim. Service was not only slow but attitude was horrible. I felt for her considering all the tables she had not to mention our group of 18. We got her to smoke. She changed her attitude. We did get a rose. nothing compared to others I had... Stick to Hotel service. read more

Went here for Mother's Day Brunch. They food was great - it surpasses the expectation for buffet style food. The Apple-wine sauce for the prime rib and pasta bar were the highlights for me. Members of my family enjoyed the crepes and omelet bar the most. The wait staff, management, and owner were friendly and accommodating. Thank you. read more

Came here with a friend because of a Living Social voucher. Because of the LS coupon, the value was very good. However if I was paying normal menu prices I rate the value as "just OK" The normal prices are not outrageous, but they are high end prices for OK food. What I DO like about this restaurant is that most offerings are organic, many of them grown locally practically on-site. I had a prix fix all organic local grown peking duck dinner, It came with an appetizer soup or salad, peking duck with potatoes and vegetables, and desert [I chose homemade blue berry ice cream which was the best part of the meal. I'm not a big duck fan to begin with but it was the best value and it was 100% organic and local, so I figured "When in Rome..." Overall the meal was fresh, tasty, cooked properly. I doubt I will be eating duck again anytime soon. The salad was OK, however for being fresh grown local, it looked and tasted exactly liked bag spring mix salad from Costco or Dole. My friend had New York Steak, the flavor was good, however the texture was stringy and tough. The ambiance was nice, there is outdoor seating available also. The motif is contemporary, sorta modern. The service is OK, our server had trouble processing the Living Social voucher, it took a while, then it was incorrect amount, sent it back for review, and they then shorted themselves, we pointed it out, corrected the amount and paid them more [which was fair as that's what they had coming] They thanked us for the honesty and patience. If I were a guest at this Sheraton visiting out of town on business, I would eat here and/or entertain clients here, but It is not my 1st choice to dine at as a local. read more

Mckinley's Grill is a very nice restaurant, however it is a bit pricy. Regardless of this, it has a very accomodateable breakfast buffet. For only 14.95$, and including unlimited whatever beverages(alchohol excluded of course) it's a great deal. You spend 8$ at an IHOP for trash anyways right? Might as well enjoy yourselves here. I haven't tried much here. But they're Bison sliders, Grilled Herb Chicken, and Burgers are exquisite. If you plan on staying here at the Sheraton fairplex Hotel. Definetly Stop On By. read more

Everyone is always really great at making us feel welcome. Doris was our server and she's great at giving suggestions and checking in on us. The drinks are made well and the food is always good. They changed up their menu this time but I ordered a burger and it was delicious, fries excellent. Will be coming back to try their other stuff maybe try different cocktails. read more

We had a pleasant surprise and did not expect the high quality of the food we enjoyed at the McKinley Grill, at the bar at that. Late Saturday lunch and then a late dinner in the same night. They were out of the Farm Burger but the Cheese Burger tasted great with the potato buns and the smoked grill flavor. The tomato bisque also exceeded our expectation. For the late dinner we had the rib-in, the Italian deli sandwich and the fried chicken sandwich all of which exceeded our expectations. All sandwich buns, fries and sweet potato fries were crispy and flavorful; steak and burgers were juicy; and the vegetables freshly grown and picked from their own garden. Doris was a great host and server during both our meals despite us coming in during off hours. We would be happy to come here just for the food next time. read more

Wow, the food at this restaurant was amazing. I dined there with my wife for our wedding anniversary. Everything looked brand new, it must have been recently remodeled. We seemed to be the only customers there, and the workers seemed a bit bored. I ordered the scallops and my wife salmon. The tastes were incredible. The fresh veggies and tangy flavors were perfect. I felt like I was eating food that I had previously only seen on TV or saw pictures of in magazines. To top it off, we ordered dessert. The hazelnut mousse was also simply amazing. I would not hesitate to return on any occasion. It was some of the best food that I have ever experienced. read more

The Salmon was delicious! Had fresh vegetables and was served in a yogurt sauce... The farm-raised vegetables are grown on-site, and are amazing.. As far as drinks are concerned, they have several beers on tap, but if Nick is working, I would go with one of his delicious Cadillac margaritas. I seriously think this is the tastiest margaritas I have ever had. The service here is great as well.. Sun-Thurs they have a late-night happy hour. if you drink PBR, it's $3 a pint, and well drinks are $3 as well.. They have premium beers for $6 here... it's a little steep, but it's a cool bat, and you pay for atmosphere... Note: They once had a problem with those pesky fruit flies, but seem to have a good handle on them now.. If you are in the area of the Fairplex, I'd recommend this restaurant located inside the Sheraton... read more

Slow, slow service staff paired with top line prices. I stay at the Sheraton hotel where this restaurant is located. There is nothing else in the area, so I keep coming back...because I'm hungry. The service is almost always inattentive and slow. The food is good but the prices are what one would expect from a much higher end establishment. read more

I had the ribeye delicious nice romantic restaurant inside the Sheraton next to the fairgrounds of Pomona definitely would go back

Came here for Mother's Day brunch. Was kinda disappointed but I should expect that at a 3 star place. First, they seated us way in the back. No music...next to people who were rude because the mom kept staring at my nephew. Weirdo. The food was ok..the best thing was the made to order omelette station and the shrimp. But I saw a fly on the shrimp..disgusting! Beef loin was ok and turkey wasn't bad. Veggie ravioli was good, seared mahi was gross and overcooked, dessert was bland-nothing special, and mimosas were good. The waitress was nice but she kinda forgot about us at one point. The people in general at the restaurant were kinda snooty, old, and weird. Probably won't come back. read more

Beautiful outdoor seating w great service. Rather limited menu but the food was fresh and nicely presented. Overall the only negative was the price. read more

It was not clear that gratuity was included in the bill. We tipped twice. I'll take one star off and we probably won't be back.

After doing some research about McKinley's Grille on yelp.com and noting some positive reviews, I decided I would treat my wife and kids to a nice Sunday Brunch for Mother's Day. Although I was very impressed with the ambiance when we first arrived, the overall experience was an extreme disappointment. The Sheraton at the Fairplex is a nice hotel with a fairly elegant entry. For Mother's Day, the entry was complimented with a very soulful, great sounding jazz band. We arrived earlier than our reservation time but were seated right away. Since this was our first time eating there the very amicable hostess offered to give us a tour of the buffet lines to which we accepted. When we were seated, we were promptly greeted by our waitress, Sarah. She quickly provided us with our drinks and we were off to enjoy our Mother's Day brunch. I promptly went to the carving station where I asked the carver what cut of beef she was serving and she said it was Bottom Round. I was a bit surprised at the inferior cut of beef given that it was a Mother's Day brunch and at $35.99 per person I expected a better cut of beef. Nonetheless, I asked for a serving. Much to my surprise, the carver was handling the roast with her hands, albeit in food service gloves, and a carving knife. It appeared she was having a tough time cutting a slice but at the time I attributed it to her possibly having a dull knife. (I would soon find out the real reason for the difficulty in cutting the beef). After she carved a slice from the roast, she picked up the piece of meat with her hand, and placed it on my plate. I was a bit surprised by this because typically, a carver at these stations at any reputable dining establishment would NEVER use their hands to handle the food and would always use utensils (tongs or a fork) to do so. I then went to the omelet bar and had an omelet made to my order. After my omelet was finished I went to our table and joined my family so we could start enjoying our brunch. I first tried the meat but it was too tough even to cut with the knife. I took a bite and it was too tough so I did not eat the whole thing. I started to eat my omelet and about a quarter of the way through, my son and I noticed a long piece of hair in my fork, coming from the omelet. I quickly took the hair off my fork and got up. I went to the host podium and told the gentleman there about it and he said he was going to take care of it. I went back to the omelet station and ordered another omelet. On my way back to our table, I passed the carving station where I noticed the carver cutting several slices of beef, although there was no one in line. I found this odd because the purpose of having a carving STATION is to get a freshly cut slice of meat so that the serving will be at its freshest and juiciest state. After finishing off the second omelet, I went to try the crepes at the crepe station. The standard offering of fruits and whipped cream were available but surprisingly, no chocolate syrup. This was quite surprising given the fact that it's a Mother's Day Brunch. At the crepe station, they have a plate that has the premade crepes as well as all the crepe fillings on the edge of the table, closest to the customers. When preparing a crepe to order, the cook typically reached over and picked up a crepe by hand (again, wearing a food service glove) and proceeded to make a crepe to your order. Unfortunately, since the crepes are at the edge of the table closest to the customers, some customers can grab the crepes by hand and give them to the cook. This is what I observed when I ordered my crepe but luckily, the person was AFTER me in line. When I went back to our table and shared what I had observed with my family, my 14 year old son told me he experienced the same thing!! At this point I was feeling very uncomfortable there and wanted to leave but I didn't want to make an issue out of this because it was after all, it was Mother's Day. I got the check and when I looked it over, I saw that there was a 'Service Charge' equal to 18% of the check as well as line of a 'Tip.' I have seen this unscrupulous attempt at getting more tip money on dining checks but never before on a check for a party of four. At this point I'm extremely agitated and disappointed with the overall experience. But at my wife's urging, I did not make an issue out of this and I paid the 'Service Charge' because, to her point to which I agree, Sarah did an exceptional job of serving us and none of the shortfalls of our experience at McKinley Grille were attributed to her. Needless to say, I cannot positively recommend my dining experience at McKinley Grille to anyone and quite frankly it put a damper on a day that should have been very special. My experience at McKinley Grille would have been more in line with what one would expect from a place like Hometown Buffet, but for a fraction of the cost. read more

Dinner at the Farm - What a fantastic time! Ok, I absolutely hate to run late for anything, so of course I was freaking out when I was running over an hour late to this dinner. After a hair-raising, keep-the-gas-pedal down, race to this place, I scrambled into the lobby. From there, everything was fabulous. Mark, the manager was very understanding and was waiting in the lobby. He drove the shuttle which whisks you out to the "Farm". The Farm is outside near their garden where they grow organic vegetables used in their dishes. They have long tables set up and you can watch some of the food getting cooked. It was a beautiful evening which made for a perfect al fresco dining experience. The other diners at the table (who were on their third course...remember I was running late) were super friendly and enjoying a night of super yummy food, delicious drinks, and great conversation with new and old friends. Rather than start with the third course, the staff made a point to bring out the earlier courses. That was super nice and they didn't have to do that, since I was the one who was late. Menu: First course - Wild albacore sashimi, green farm tomato wasabi, and Marquis De La Tour, Brut N.V.; Second course - Maryland soft shell crab spring roll, cucumber mint yogurt, Rose, Attitude, Loire Valley, France 2009; Third course - Local white sea bass, roasted beets, sorrel, Chardonay, Laetitia Vineyard & Winery Estate, Oaked Arroyo Grande Valley, 2008; Fourth course - Organic rabbit confit, heirloom carrots, unripe muscat grape chutney, Pinot Noir, Sonoma-Cutrer, Russian River, 2007; Fifth course - Prime beef hanging tender, oxtail fig stew, Cabernet Savignon, Trefethen, Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley, 2006; Sixth course - Mini local cherry tarte tatin, vanilla bean ice cream, cherry bourbon syrup, ice wine, Riesling, Inniskillin, Niagara Peninsula, Canada 2007 I need to start out saying that I'm the first to admit that I am not an adventurous eater, nor am I big on seafood. Soooo, you can imagine my initial reaction out after perusing the menu. To encourage having an open mind, I made a point to try one bite of everything. Everything tasted great, but here are the standouts...I loved the Oxtail Fig Stew! The meat was so juicy and tender, and the figs just enhanced the flavor of the meat perfectly. The prime beef was also too die for. Both paired with the Cab, the fifth course was definitely my favorite! I never thought that I would ever be uttering this words in my life, but the rabbit confit was actually good, When I saw the menu, I thought that my open-mindedness could only go so far and that there was no way I was going to eat Thumper, oops I mean rabbit. Well, I took one bite and was glad I did. It actually reminded me of slow roasted pork, which I love. Yep, in this case I can actually say that I did like it. Wow- did those words just come out of my mouth? It also helped with the Pinot Noir pairing. I really enjoyed this Pinot. Last standout for me was the Ice Wine. Mmmm, a perfect way to end the dinner. Overall, this was a fun night! It is super casual and you get to talk and meet the other people. Would definitely go again! read more

Came here for dinner after a long tiring day at the LA Fair. Had a restaurant.com certificate which I bought a very long time ago. Came in hand as location was right next the fair. McKinley's located inside Sheraton Hotel provided a great romantic, dimmed restaurant. Very quiet and did not have much people on a Saturday night. Loved this place for it's location and feel. Our server provided great service as she was very friendly and even went back to the kitchen to ask the chef for a recipe of their complimentary dish which below I will explain. Manager was also nice and friendly as he greeted us when we came in and also came to our table for a small talk. We ordered Calamari Batons with romesco sauce as our appetizer. Calamari was okay. Bottom of the dish was filled with a little bit of oil which made the bottom part of the calamari soggy (filled with oil). The sauce was amazing though! Complimentary dish which was Chips with Cheddar & Sriracha Dip. Loved, loved this dish! Chips tasted exactly like the baked lay's chips. However the Cheddar & Sriracha dip was out of this world. Finished this dip to the last drop. Don't know how to really explain this dip, basically a sour cream cheddar dip with a lingering taste of srircha at the end. Dip had small chunks of granted cheese which I loved. Told the server how amazing the dip was and she went back to the kitchen to ask the chef how it's made. Supposedly made from sour cream, mayo, garlic powder, sriracha, grated cheese, and lemon juice. (I might be forgetting an item or two). Braised Kurobuta Pork Cheeks - These pork cheeks were tender and juicy! Melts in your mouth kind of tender! Sauce had a bit of wine flavor taste to it. This was also accompanied with mash potatoes which were pretty darn good! 8 Ounce Wagyu Beef Burger - Was okay. Lacks flavor. Wish they had more porcini mushrooms with this burger. Asked for medium rare, came out well done. Overall I liked this place. Would definitely come back if I was in the area. Seems like they have seasonal menus which is great. I'll come back to give other dishes a shot! Awesome staff, keep up the good work! read more

I dined here with a friend on a Tuesday night. There weren't too many people in the dining room and it took about 10 minutes before the waitress stopped by our table to take our drink order. It was about another 30 minutes before our entrees finally arrived. During this time, there was no bread and the waitress never stopped to tell us how long it would take for our meal to arrive. When our meal arrived, my friend's chicken was still pink inside. The waitress said she would fire up the chicken, as if there was going to be something else she could do. I had the strip steak, which wasn't bad. However, it wasn't worth the time waiting for it. The entrees came with steamed vegetables, which weren't bad. Considering the restaurant was at a Sheraton, I expected the dining experience to be much better. read more

My husband and I ordered the three course meal , "From the Farm" for $20 per person It was supposed to start with Japanese eggplant as an appetizer and cilantro radish salad, but what came was fried zucchini with a side of chinese salad dressing. The fish and vegetables were good but unmemorable. The final course, "Farm peach ice cream with a gaufrette wafer" came without the wafer and had freezer burn. Perhaps they were having an off night , but I do not recommend this restaurant. read more