Wonderful food, awesome service. Small town feel in a big city. Comfortable atmosphere, great place for a first date or a family dinner

Nice place, good food and drink, a little pricy. Only real annoyance is the server bringing me a full rack of ribs instead of asking me (in her defense I didn't say but menu had options). She stated that it was only a couple of bucks extra but I still wish I'd been given a choice. FYI the ribs were tender and tastylicious! read more

Update: last visited here 2 years and it is still amazing! Had the baby back ribs, yummmmmmm! I really need to make it over here more often!! read more

Stopped by this place on the way home from a business trip. Chad at the bar was great. Very friendly and kept my wine glass full! I ordered the Ribeye which was cooked to an excellent medium rare. Would have liked a little more seasoning on the steak but it was good! I'll definitely be back. read more

I have eaten here twice, both times I loved my food, better then I expected and both times the service was excellent. Smaller restaurant but the staff is very friendly and attentive. We will drive from Tracy to Modesto just to eat here! read more

I've been here 3 to 4 times, every time the service & food is spectacular...this last visit when faced with a "tough decision" on what 2 order for dessert, the owner gave me his "favorites" & told ME that he would take care of ME...He then brought ME a goregeous sampler dessert platter that made have 2 spread the word about this awesome place. Try it, you won't be dissapointed. read more

Mike's Grillhouse - American Near Me - Modesto, California

Some of the best food in Stanislaus County. I've never had a bad meal here. Staff is friendly and welcoming. Atmosphere is relaxing. Music is great. Giant TV's for sports events. Today I had the lunch special and it was outstanding. Already looking forward to my next visit. read more

They have clam chowder everyday I thought to myself wOw what a dumb idea no one likes clam chowder that much oh yeah ..."Because of Mike's I love clam chowder and can eat it everyday!" first of all it's CLAM chowder not potato soup. Thank you love read more

This is an AMAZING place to eat!! Absolutely delicious!! I am very big on finding places with a "spicy" pasta that actually has a kick to it and this one right here did PERFECT!! It wasn't the regular Cajun seasoning over it it was made to perfection! My kids even loved it! We have a love for spicy food and this was great! My hunny enjoyed his t bone steak and there garlic fries were so yummy!! The service was outstanding!!! They attended to us and made sure we had everything we needed!! We had a desert with our kids and it was so yummy as well!! We will def go here again!!! Great job guys!!! read more

Second visit here, first was disappointing but thought it might be worth a second chance...... wrong! We ordered the halibut expecting a decent steak but on arrival it looked like tilapia, a totally different texture altogether. When we questioned Chad the server rather than checking to see if there had been a mistake or on the quality of the fish served he went into a tirade about how they would never switch food which was not what we were thinking at all! He was rude, confrontational and had a generally poor attitude. My Cesar Salad was mostly green leaf lettuce but tasted good. It's a pity about Chads attitude, he spoiled our experience. By the way Chad, I've been in the restaurant business for more than 30 years, I know what halibut steaks look like, even the cheap fatty parts of a halibut do not look like the fish that was served this evening. Someone could have made a simple error in the kitchen, you could have at least checked before you scold your customers. read more

Best French dip sandwich EVER! Love this place for comfort food, anything on the menu never disappoints!

A restaurant that had an intimate atmosphere but also manages to feel family friendly! Food was fantastic as you can tell this is a passion for the cooks and not just a "job" placing items on a plate. Good portions, tasty food and excellent wait staff. 5 stars for Mikes! read more

Long overdue review . Ate here with family and everything I had was very good. Chicken fried steak was great! Had a great menu was difficult to choose what to eat . Pricey but good .Staff was very friendly . I will be back soon. read more

My hubby and I came here after shopping at Costco, and we were hungry. The atmosphere is pleasant and the server and waitress were very welcoming and kind. However we were not pleased with the food. We ordered calamari as an appetizer, and it was not good! Half the order was filled with fries...and the cheap kind (shoestring). I thought I ordered calamari only??? It wasn't very tasty. My hubby ordered the fish and chips, and I ordered the pesto chicken sandwich. We both replaced our fries with garlic fries..which was horrible! No deep garlic taste at all. Just pieces of chopped garlic on top...it was awful, and very bland..once again it was the cheap shoestring potatoes. The fish my husband ordered was definitely frozen and just fried. Not fresh at all. We could of just ate at home and baked the beer battered fish from Costco...that frozen fish is actually tastier. My hubby also asked for a refill of beer...which wasn't filled. Our bill came up to 50 plus dollars..which we thought was a total rip off because of the poor quality of the food. Not coming here again. If you like overpriced bland food I recommend this place. read more

Well the service wasn't bad and the food was okay though just warm not hot . I think the food was a bit better when they were by the mall . They are a bit pricey now. What happen to having salt and pepper on your table so you could season your on food and not have someone come and ask if you would like some pepper seemed a bit too much I guess I'm just old fashion .i don't think we will be going back there .......... read more

This has been my boyfriends and I favorite place for awhile now. Every time we go we always have the best service, our food is on point and it's never a disappointment. I have been meaning to write a review because we love this place so much and this was the first time we've gone out in awhile and having Kyle as a server reminded me to because he was an awesome server. All our servers prior have been excellent as well I wish I could remember their names. Kyle went above and beyond for us and the support staff was amazing. Our drinks were never empty and the food was amazing as always. I always get something different every time and I'm never disappointed. During this tough time for everyone remember to be a little nicer to your servers and tip them well because without them serving in this heat and smoke we wouldn't be able to have a little normalcy of being able to go out to dinner and enjoy our loved ones and try to eat local. Thanks again for everything Kyle and the rest of the staff :) read more

The food here was pretty good. The only downfall was I order a steak med cooked and It came to me well cooked. Sent it back and the second time it came out perfect. They made up for it by brining my mom / table a free brownie ice cream platter that was good read more

Very terrible service!!! It took them over half an hour just to take our order and they did not even have that many customers. I understand it takes time for people to be seated but the treatment of the staff towards my table was the worst I've ever experienced! It is my first time coming here and I will not come back! Beware of the hostess who apparently it's eye rolling to ask for a refill or a straw! -A very dissatisfied customer read more

This is a great place to eat and relax very classy but casual at the same time. Food is fantastic! read more

I always love going here. The staff is friendly; the restaurant & bathrooms are clean; the food is amazing! I would recommend this to anyone looking for a great place to hang out and eat. It has a good amount of parking. The restaurant is usually busy and filled on the weekends, but you can still get a table in less than 30 minutes. The food is seriously delicious; I've tried different things on the menu over the past two years, since I first started coming here, and it was all good. I was never disappointed by what I ordered. I love that they provide vegetables with almost every entree ordered. Overall, it's always great eating here. read more

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Great customer service, our server, Chris was awesome. Food came out hot & was delicious, prices were fair. They have a lounge area to wait for the rest of your party to arrive. The bar area is small and comfortable. Has a very european feel with all the tables being so close together. The Cesar salad I had was one of the better ones around, it was sooooo good! I can't wait to go back and try some of their other dishes. read more

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If you're looking for a great burger or good sandwich, this is the place! A very nice selection of sandwiches, served on various types of bread, great burgers, and good salads. The service is top notch, and very friendly. Not a huge place, so be prepared to wait a bit. read more

Horrible food. Save your time and go somewhere else. Scallops we not good. Burgers were dry and had no flavor.

Always been a fan of mikes roadhouse and when the new grill house opened of course we had to try. Stopped in for a quick lunch and also to check out the new place and menu. I had the fried chicken ranch wrap and the wife had the California chicken salad. She told me she enjoyed her salad and it was plenty of food. My wrap was good and hit the right spot for lunch. Service was good and our server Pam was really nice. I really enjoyed it. Heard mix reviews by word of mouth but I was happy I came. I will be returning again in the future. read more

Mike's Grillhouse - Fried chicken ranch wrap with fries - American Near Me - Modesto, California

Atmosphere is hip and modern. Food leaves much to be desired. Calamari appetizer - heavy breadcrumb coating covers the taste of the calamari. Might as well have been an onion ring because the breading was all that could be tasted. Unfortunate waste of a delicious, delicate appetizer. Ribs - Full rack is only $2 more than the 1/2. The portion is good and the amount of meat on the ribs is incredible. Seriously have never seen that much meat on ribs. Were these Brontasaurous ribs?! Unfortunately, the cook did not season the meat. While cooked to perfection and falling off the bone, there was absolutely no flavor. Even the BBQ sauce had no tang, zip or flavor. I brought the leftovers home and doctored them up with good BBQ sauce, so they weren't wasted. Step 1 in cooking - always season your meat! It goes a long way and the dish falls flat when the groundwork isn't there. Husband had the spicy pasta and it was good. Not, "The Best Thing I Ever Ate" good, but good. Sauce seemed like it may be bottled, but good, robust flavors nonetheless. Bottom line: For the price we paid (around $50), the food was nowhere near the mark. We could have been much happier at any number of other local restaurants, and will frequent elsewhere next time we eat out. read more

I would probably give a 3.5 if I could. Mike's is one of those places that probably offers too many different types of food and therefore suffers a bit in trying to be great at one thing. Jack of all trades, master of none, sums it up. I ended up getting a Chicken fried steak, which maybe is unfair to hand out a lesser rating from that. It was fine, but it wasn't anything more special that the same dish at Chilis or dare I say even Applebees (and I HATE Applebees btw. It's currently boycotted!) So take that how you want. Waiters are friendly and Mike also made his rounds. Nice to see an owner trying to create customer goodwill. But overall, for the price I didn't feel too much differentiation from other options. Sorry Mike!! read more

Great food and super service!! The whole crew worked well together definitely going to come back and try another dish. Katryna took great care of us and helped us make a few decisions on dessert which was totally awesome read more

Best stir fry I've ever had. Lorenzo loved his burger he says it's the best burger he ever had. Large menu everything sounded good. Can't wait to go again and try more things defiantly the best nice restaurant in Modesto a little prices but very very good quality food. Love it! and good service as well! Very nice inside. read more

Mike's Grillhouse - So good! Stir fry! - American Near Me - Modesto, California

First time here. Food was very tasteful. Very great customer service from our waiter Kyle and the employees as well.

The staff was great and so was the food. But why 1 star? After going to the restroom and while washing my hands I noticed, couldn't of missed it, the nasty looking color of the sink bottom. To confirm what I thought I touched the bottom of the sink. Sure enough, my finger pushed through a thick nasty slim. Now my thoughts are, "if this is this bad in the bathroom what's the rest of the place like?" There's no way in hell that the nasty ass sink can go unnoticed. If this was my business I'd have someone's ass. Obviously someone is not doing there job! read more

Food is delicious, good portions and reasonable prices. Customer service is always on point. I've been here several times and every visit the service and quality of food has been great. Perfect place to come with friends, family or a date. I will definitely be back. read more

Fantastic dinner! Even better service. We had a picky eater with us due to some health issues and they accommodated without hesitation. Really great atmosphere, the decor is very inviting. And our server Chad was the best! Our drinks were never empty and he treated us like we were family. Will definitely be eating here again from Lodi! read more

I'm a huge fan of organic foods. This organic pumpkin pie, is to die for!! And all of the people here, are amazing to say the least. read more

Mike's Grillhouse - American Near Me - Modesto, California

Food was delicous! Wonderful atmosphere will be returning again and again. Clam chowder bowl was to die for couldnt stop eating it.

My family has been coming here for the past week and I have decided to join them this time. I see now why they keep returning. Classy, warm and inviting was my first impression. The service was non stop and not just one person but the staff worked as a team to make our experience perfect. The food... Let me just say I won't stop coming until I've tried everything on the menu. Zero complaints from anyone and we all ordered different items. read more

Mike's Grillhouse - Mandarin chicken salad - American Near Me - Modesto, California

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Took my daughter here for lunch because it's close to home and I was in the mood for something different. It was nice inside. A little smaller than I expected and not much privacy. My server was very friendly and accommodating and I was seated right away. I ordered the cheesesteak sandwich with clam chowder for the side. My daughter had the Buffalo wings. The clam chowder was excellent. Some of the best I've had around Modesto. The cheesesteak sandwich was good and my daughter seemed to enjoy her wings. The fries were pretty bland. It's good to have a restaurant in the area with a good selection. Will probably be taking my wife here sometime in the near future. read more

Mike's Grillhouse - Cheesesteak sandwich. Yummm - American Near Me - Modesto, California

Food and service was Great!! I ate my entire California chicken sandwich before I could get a picture. But the presentation of my plate and many others were Phenomenal! Thank You for a Wonderful lunch! read more

When coming in I was greeted with a 30 min wait quota. 50 minutes later as a waitress allows people she knows in before me we finally get seated. I hope the food is decent. Prices are very high. Service is awful and the place is dirty. I should have left thirty minutes ago. I will never be coming here again. read more

Nice place. Unexpected. Service was great and we were in a hurry because it took longer to get seated than we thought but they were awesome getting our order in, our food to us and out the door - at no time making us feel bad for rushing. Down side - they don't take reservations and it got pretty busy so our wait was about 30 minutes. Had the clam chowder which was creamy and delish - not overly creamy or salty just flavorful. Had a French dip just because we were in a rush and wanted something quick - it lacked flavor and was a bit dry and overdone but not horrible. I'll come back and give it another shot ordering something different. I liked the atmosphere and thought it was cute little place. read more

We were cruising around Modesto shopping and have 3 kids with us. We stopped in and they had a nice size booth for the kids to roam around. The staff was VERY friendly and accommodating. I ordered the Whiskey Beef, it's almost like a stew, it was good, flavorful, and creamy. It was actually good with the kids, it's not that quiet in there so that always helps. We would go back. read more