This was my boyfriend & I's third time going to Ernie's to celebrate our anniversary. We found this…read moreplace on a whim a couple years ago. A hole in the wall - a hidden gem - it is just that. Everything we have had from the restaurant has been 10/10. The service also happens to be exceptional. I can't express it enough, please come and support this business and restaurant. You'll be addicted like us and keep coming back for more.

This review is long overdue. I came here earlier this year for a birthday dinner, and while I…read moreenjoyed the evening, the food just didn't leave much of an impression. The restaurant is connected to (or at least shares a building with) the casino, so parking can be a little tricky. Most of the lot was full when we arrived, and I ended up parking on the street. Inside, it's really cute. They have a great wine display right when you walk in, a cozy dining area, and a small outdoor patio that looked like a nice spot to sit. Service was good. Nothing over the top, but friendly and exactly what you'd expect. The menu sounded fantastic, which made me really excited. We ordered oysters, lobster bisque, filet mignon, scallop pasta, lobster mac and cheese, and I had an Old Fashioned. The oysters and bisque were both okay, the filet and pasta were decent, but honestly nothing really stood out. The biggest disappointment was the lobster mac and cheese. If you love lobster mac like I do and always order it when it's on the menu, I'd skip this one. It wasn't really mac and cheese at all. The sauce didn't taste cheesy, the presentation wasn't appealing, and it ended up being one of my least favorite versions I've had. Overall, it's a nice restaurant with a good atmosphere, but the food just didn't wow me. If someone invited me back for another celebration, I'd happily go. It just wouldn't be my first choice if I were picking the restaurant myself.

Out of all the dining options here and you want something good to eat, then this is the place! It's…read morea sit down restaurant with actual people you can order from and interact with. Everyone here was very attentive and friendly! *RESERVATIONS ARE NECESSARY! No walk ups allowed. The 2 dishes that were outstanding to me were: 1. CHEESY SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP. Served in a cast-iron skillet, topped with melted cheese and pico de gallo. Such a delicious starter! I loved the dip with tortilla chips. If you run out of chips or pico de gallo, you can request more at no extra charge. 2. GRILLED ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD. Crisp romaine, cabbage, carrots, bell peppers, scallions, green beans, crunchy wonton strips, and sweet ginger sesame dressing. A fresh vibrant medley of different textures and flavor! This is easily enough for two people to share. They are generous with the portions. One of the best salads I've ever had! Both dishes were so good, my sister and I went there a second time (the next night) during our trip and ordered the same thing!

The nicest restaurant at the Great Wolf Lodge. Service was friendly. The food was pretty good…read more The wine list was OK. I'd rate the restaurant as barely above average. For example, I ordered the New York strip. It was cooked perfectly, but the quality of the beef was not great. My wife had the same comment about the Steak Frites, although she said her grilled shrimp were delicious. My kids loved it, which counts for a lot after a long day at the water park. My older son enjoyed his grilled Salmon, but I tasted a bite and would again rate it similarly to the beef. Prepared well, but I've had better fish before. The cornbread was super sweet. Way too sugary, could barely taste the corn. Our waitress was friendly and nice. She didn't know the difference between real and creamy horseradish. I had to remind her about the wine I ordered which was sitting in the bar window for a while. Try to get a table inside unless you want to eat withing earshot of a kids dance party in the evening.

I would love to thank Lydia! She was an absolutely amazing host & made my Birthday Celebration…read moreunforgettable, will definitely be visiting again!

Had a reservation today, was greeted very nicely Whole…read morestaff was great, I believe the son of the owner helped us out he was our waiter very polite gentlemen. The food was great, inside was decorated nicely. Drove from Patterson, Will be back again thank you!

If I court give 10 starts I would!!!! This place is hands…read moredown A M A Z I N G!!!!! The food, the quality, the service GREAT! Wyatt better than Benihana!! You can tell the veggies are fresh not frozen. I got the filet mignon and lobster towel with the four dollar add-on for the chicken fried rice and the shrimp tempura appetizer and Hubby got the lobster towel with scallop. Cooked to perfection. At other places I go to the lobster is either way undercooked or too overcooked. This was exceptional. I don't even like scallops, but these scallops were hittin'. The staff was really personable and attentive. I will be coming a lot more. Wish I tried this place a lot sooner as it's only 2 exits away from me!!!

We use to love coming here, it was a once a month ritual…read more This place lost their touch in sauce and care for the food they're serving. No flavor in the food. WHERE IS RONY?!? The best chef this place had. Losing him cost this owner a lot, every time we were there he was the highly requested chef. Want Rony's cooking? He owns multiple food trucks and they are booming! He sells out consistently! He cares what food he serves his customers. Look up Oishi Hibachi Truck.

My favorite Asian restaurant in town, by far! The food is always fresh and beautiful. The service…read moreis always wonderful and personal. Seating is nice, considering limited space. Some favorite dishes, wonton, pepper pork chops, BBQ pork veggie bowl. Honestly, I have yet to try something that was not delicious. Thank you Kitty , Wayne, and all the ladies helping in the kitchen

This spot is really great customer service like man10/10 must try again like the ramen is the best.read more

Let's start with the negatives... First time we attempted to come by they were closed. So we had to…read morewait to try Mike's Grillhouse. Staff was super friendly, went out of their way to make sure the tables were tidy, and refilled drinks really quick. The restaurant is smaller than you expect it to be, but it is cozy, friendly, and not overly loud. We only had a 10 minute wait when we arrived and they were packed. Our waiter Kyle was on point, introduced himself and dropped the special of the day with gusto. If I hadn't already had a ton of carbs for the day I would have gone with it. Ended up ordering the scallops, and fried zucchini appetizers. Scallops are served almost like a soup. The sauce in the bowl was to die for. I'm thinking white wine, and lemon were the major components. It was phenomenal. Fried zucchini was super tasty and is coming home with us. I'd swear it was enough to feed 4 people. For mains, we ordered pot roast and fettuccine Alfredo with chicken. Wife loved the pasta and chicken. Surprisingly enough she ate it all, none to go which is super rare for her. Pot roast was fantastic. Mashed potatoes were on point, the mixed vegetables were amazing. When you get broccoli and carrots on the same plate and neither have a mushy texture it makes me happy Will definitely be back again in the future.

I had to go to Kaiser so on the way home we saw this restaurant. From the outside it looks big but…read morewhen you get inside, it is a quaint place. The noise is a little high but not too bad. You can hear the music they are playing. Our server, Kyle, came out to let us know the special. He put our appetizers in before even thinking about our food. They were spaced out just right. He was also Johnny on the spot with refills and kept checking on us. Ok now onto the food. It was delicious! Hubby had scallops as an appetizer and pot roast for his main dish. I had fried zucchini and then fettuccine Alfredo with chicken. I like my chicken on the side so I only add what I want. This place is just down from the freeway exit and is only open for lunch & dinner. If you are passing through Modesto, get off and come eat some good food. It is totally worth it!

This place is a solid option if you find yourself in the area. There's a full bar with bar-top…read moreseating, along with booths. The main dining area is somewhat separated from the bar. Between the bar and dining area, there's plenty of seating, so finding a spot shouldn't be an issue. Side note: I'm not sure if this place was built underneath a spaceship, but once you step inside, you'll have zero cell phone service. Definitely something to keep in mind if you need to make a call or stay connected while you're here. The menu is fairly extensive and features a lot of the typical favorites you'd expect from a tap house. Once I tried their Avocado & Chicken Club Sandwich, I was hooked. The ingredients are consistently fresh and well-prepared, the chicken is always tender, and the French roll is soft and fresh. Pair it with your favorite drink, and you'll leave satisfied. During all of my visits, the waitstaff has been friendly, attentive, and helpful. Overall, this is a good choice if you're in the area and looking for a casual spot with good food, drinks, and plenty of seating.

I ordered the veggie pizza, when it arrived I had a horrible realization: I already had this the…read morelast time I was here (I travel here for work periodically) and forgot that I didn't like it! It sounds great on paper but the execution falls short. For whatever reason they don't cook all the veggies with the pizza, instead, they heap on a bunch of raw veggies after it comes out on the oven so it's kinda like a salad. I'm guessing it's too much moisture to cook down all those veggies, in which case, put less veggies! The toppings should all be cooked! I'm leaving this review not only to inform you but to remind myself when I go back in 6 months! Also the wings were too vinegary. Pork belly bites were delish, service was fast and friendly. Round up from a 3.5 because they're better than the 3 stars they're currently at, all things considered.

A very old school and historic place. Come for the food and drinks, stay to experience a legendread more

We went mainly to experience the bar with history with some drinks which did meet our expectations…read more Lovely clean bar and restaurant however, the bartender however was not very friendly (literally never seen a slight smile on her face). She was a somewhat an unapproachable odd character with shaded sunglasses who seemed disgruntled when I asked for a sample of a beer. More than anything, very overpriced!! Our tab came out to $82 for; one shot drink, double shot drink, a beer, and 2 iced teas....whaat..$82 bucks. Not worth it. If you really want to go, only order one drink and bounce.

Burger and fries were fantastic excellent waitress great place for lunch will continue visitingread more

Great place for lunch. Relaxing atmosphere. Friendly server. Tasty food…read more We wanted to try some place new. Searching Yelp we found Haven Acres. A short drive off I-5, the Haven sits on the edge of the San Joaquin River. The river was flowing west as the tide went out but we were treated to a show by a seal. The bartender welcomed us when we entered. We sat at the bar as we could look out the window and feel the heat from a heater. I had the calamari. It was perfect! The breading was crunchy. The calamari was tender. Hubby had a bacon cheese burger with onion rings. The burger was juicy and well seasoned. The onion rings were crispy and lightly coated. The dollars plastered on the ceiling and walls are fun to look at. You can't go wrong going to Haven Acres for lunch. We would return.

We went to El Rancho to celebrate our 40th anniversary. Both my husband and I have gone to El…read moreRancho on and off since our childhood. We were the first diners on Saturday night and had our pick up tables. The restaurant was clean. The staff were very friendly. Fortunately, we got in just ahead of a large party so that our order was not delayed. Our server was very occupied with a large party. We were very fortunate to meet the owner Ray. We were amazed to learn that he has owned the restaurant for 40 years and is still working at 78. He was very friendly and told us about himself and his family. He made our visit. The bread they serve is delicious. We both had the balsamic vinegar dressing on the salad. The dressing was evenly distributed, and very tasty. The onion rings are crispy and the batter is flavorful. We both had the ribeye. They served it with atomic horseradish. I wasn't careful and nearly cried.

The food here is amazing! The service is over the top ! You are welcomed like family when you walk…read morein the doors. The ambiance here is laid back and relaxing. There is a full bar which includes a fireplace! I ordered the steak and lobster , it came with a salad and baked potato, bread and butter was at the table as soon as we sat down and our drink order was taken . The friendly waiter brought a plate of pickles, olives and carrots to nibble on while our food was cooked. Our food came out in about 15 minutes which to me seemed fast considering the quality. Our med rare steaks were cooked perfectly and were full of flavor as they are cooked over charcoal. The lobster was also cooked perfectly, this 2 pound lobster was very sweet and seasoned perfectly. It's not cheap to eat here and worth every penny. It's a great place for a group or a date. We loved this spot and I recommend this spot at the highest level.