49 Best American Restaurants in Modesto

“Tresetti’s has always been my go to spot in downtown Modesto for years! Love the food and atmosphere.“

“I came in with my 82 year old dad who was having a sugar crash. and the waitress was so sweet and got us some o.j, very quickly, and brought him a biscuit. The French dips we ordered were wonderful!“

“Good Food - Good Price😁“

“Thank you Taylor for your usual outstanding customer service. You are always polite, professional and go above and beyond when it comes to tending to all of my requests. I am always thankful and happy when I walk in and your smiling face is there and awaiting to serve my table. I drive from Manteca to eat at your establishment at least three times a week. Hope that I have the privilege of having you serve my table the next time I drop by. keep up the good work!?⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐?“

“The food is always fantastic and they have a great selection of beer on tap. Service is always friendly and helpful.“

“The atmosphere is amazing, lots of interesting little tidbits to look at. Pleasant music that was not super loud. The staff were very friendly and very attentive. The food was good. But scant for the price at least with the country fried steak. I would recommend against it at $18.29. Mostly just breading.“

“Great Burgers 🍔 and lots more! Awesome ice cream and Shakes. Great Friendly and Courteous Service“

“The beignets were like fried biscuits. There was nothing light and fluffy about them. Everything else was perfect though. A wide creative menu of traditional breakfast fare with either a New Orleans Cajun or California fusion twist. Great friendly service. Reasonable prices (compared to Bay Area). Interesting atmosphere.“

“Very pleasantly surprised with this restaurant! Took my son and sister here for dinner, had the strawberry brie and chicken starters,sister had the steak pasta,son had the Bolo pasta and I had the filet with horseradish and garlic mash. Everything was delicious! For dessert we had the creme brulee and flourless chocolate cake, all very yummy 😋“

“Good food. More than you can eat for the price“

“Phenomenal venue with a great atmosphere, catering and service staff. We've had multiple events and meetings at this spot and have yet to have a bad experience.“

“Just a great staff and very well coordinated and attentive.“

“My husband and I relocated from the Bay Area to this area a few years ago. Recently, we visited Sizzler in Modesto for the first time. We thoroughly enjoyed the salad bar. The food was excellent, and the service was outstanding. Thank you, Deanna, for your exceptional customer service.“

“We do like Rivets, but the food is getting pricey and smaller servings. Make sure you check the prices when you get your wine. we were told one price and it was $4.00 more. If you can get Stephanie she is honest.“

“We enjoyed a wonderful dinner before going to the Gallo Center. We had the Garlic Shrimp Bruschetta, Ribeye steak with Gorgonzola cheese and Salmon & Shrimp. Looking forward to dinning here again.“

“The food is awesome and the price is great! I highly recommend dining in at the post!“

“Our time at the fruit yard was amazing. The service, food and ambiance was fantastic. The large assortment of dishes for brunch was awesome. We will be back soon. We were amazed at the different types of chickens, ducks and swans. That was just roaming around on the landscaped grounds“

“Great place all the time“

“I love the food, it never disappoints! The ladies are wonderful and this is one of my favorite places to eat. My top favs: chicken teriyaki sandwich, Tri-tip sandwich and the BBQ chicken wrap. I've never had their burgers but everyone tells me they're delicious! Totally recommend this place! You won't regret it! Thank you ladies for your delicious food!“

“Mikes was recommended by our hotel. First time in Modesto on family Vacation. Mikes does not disappoint… from the minute we walked in greeted warmly food was phenomenal including dessert and Kyle the owner and his staff was second to none. Exceptional highly recommend“

“My family and I LOVE this place. The food is always fantastic and the service too. I found it on accident and my mom and I tried it. The menu has so many food choices so I pick something new all the time. I can't say enough good things.“

“Great food, friendly service.“

“I’m not gonna lie, my first time ever visiting a Texas Roadhouse was terrible. It wasn’t on my list of go to’s of places to eat. My husband wanted to go there so I dealt with it. When we got there it was beyond packed! We were told 30 mins we got seated in 15 mins our waiter David told us it would be about 20 mins for our meal. (Given how packed it was) we got our food fairly quick I’d say 10/15 mins. i noticed how quick they got food in and out and for tables cleaned for the next guest. Very well put together. We were greeted by Daniel the manager I believe and he stated for a bit and chatted with us (we’re not approachable people where people try talking to) he brought up metal music and festivals. It was nice little chat. I’d definitely come again. I approve the service all together this place was phenomenal even as packed as it was.“

“2-15-2026 amazing food! I enjoyed the Irish Burger and my wife had Fish and Chips
12-30-23 We had another great experience!
11-9-21 Came here again and decided to give 5 stars instead of 4. I had Corned Beef with cabbage & mashed potatoes. My wife had The Dubliner. I had a Bloody Mary and a Tall Cali Squeeze Blood Orange Beer. The service here is great!“

“Great food, fun atmosphere & close to home!! 5stars!!! *****“

“Friendly bartenders great people great atmosphere. I love it always have a great time.“

“we just hosted a birthday party for a 76 year old woman and we choose Mimi's Cafe as our location. I am so glad that we did they were more than a accommodating friendly and overall just a great environment. it was very affordable beautiful and we had a great time. The waitresses were very friendly and helpful. even with our delays we ran up about an hour late and they still accommodated us.“

“Ate lunch here for my birthday on 1/16. We ordered the preztal, the piggy piggy pizza and a tri tip sandwich. Everything was delicious! Will definitely go back! The service and atmosphere was great too!“

“Food is great! There busy but service is still good, friendly staff! Oh yeah did I say the food is great!!“

“These guys were great. I have celiacs, a gluten allergy, and they baked my hot wings and french fries just so I could eat. I really appreciate that as it's really hard to find good food.That's gluten free. They went out of their way to do this for me. The food was excellent! I highly recommend their hot wings and french fries! Delicious!“

“Just a great staff and very well coordinated and attentive.“

“What a solid solid place. Enjoyed our time there, great food and customer service was next level. Very nice setting, don’t sleep on this place Modesto.“

“Great service! Thank you Laura“

“If you’re looking for a place that absolutely nails the vibe, the drinks, and the food, The Boardroom is it. This bar delivers on every level, and a huge part of that magic comes from Stephanie, who is hands-down one of the best bartenders you’ll ever meet.

Stephanie doesn’t just make drinks, she *creates* them. Every cocktail is perfectly balanced, flavorful, and clearly made with care and skill. You can tell she knows her craft inside and out, and it shows in every glass she serves. Whether you’re ordering a classic or letting her surprise you, you’re guaranteed something amazing.

And the food? Unreal. Stephanie doesn’t just shine behind the bar, she absolutely crushes it in the kitchen too. The in-house sauces she makes are next level, each one packed with bold flavor and clearly made from scratch. They elevate every dish and give the menu a homemade, high-quality feel that’s hard to find these days.

Honestly, everything on the menu is worth trying, but if nothing else, you have to get the chipotle chicken tacos. They are outstanding and alone are reason enough to come back again and again.

Between the great atmosphere, incredible food, and Stephanie’s unmatched talent with both drinks and dishes, The Boardroom isn’t just a bar, it’s an experience. Highly recommended.“

“Celebrating My wifeys Birthday“

“Plainly said... this place is bomb 💣 AF!!! I had the chicken melt sandwich and it was juicy, perfectly seasoned and had the right amount of toppings... fries were cooked perfectly. We also had ordered a double bacon burger which was made to order, you can taste that the meat was fresh, bacon didn’t have a lot of fat and it was juicy! This place by far has the best food around.“

“The service was great and the food was good 😋😋“

“Delicious Food. Great owners.“

“This place Rocks! Just look at the reviews, even the people that want to complain, cant really complain because their server got their back. Its just a damn happy place. You do literally squeeze in and its always a bit noisy. The sounds of amazing people enjoying life. Just dont do as I did and drink mimosas before breakfast or you will break very fast. My sister tripped over the same stone. What im trying to say is that a couple mimosas got this liquor drinker drunk, soaked, like a donut left too long in a cup of milk to where it disintegrates.“

“I was there on Mothers day and the brunch was wonderful as was the staff. I was there when Austin spray was there and the group and themselves were the only problem. No one else in the restaurant has had the same problem. Guest received exactly what was advertised and it was delicious! It is fathers day today and I am going back for the brunch! I'm looking forward to the delicious food and seeing the friendly staff. Keep up the great service all! I recommend Georges steakhouse to all and Austin... stay home.“

“Had dinner here last night for the first time! Service was great, food was wonderful! Two of us had the ribeye and they were both big, beautiful, juicy and perfectly cooked steaks! Best Ribeye I've ever had at a restaurant! Our other friend had the shrimp pasta and said it was delicious..Atmosphere is more like hole in the wall diner with a big bar than upscale steak house, but we Loved it anyway and the cocktails were delicious too! Will definitely be back again and again!“

“I’ve stopped at this location many times over the last 20 years for gas or a soda and snacks, and for the first time today finally tried the chicken. Prior to today I’ve only had the biscuits which are ADDICTING! The only biscuits that come close to as delicious are Texas Roadhouse but really Texas has rolls, and Krispy Krunchy Chicken has actual biscuits.

Anyways, I was disappointed with my purchase today only because I had to get chicken tenders instead of a thigh or leg, and they don’t sell all the side options which are printed on the menu. I wanted red beans and rice and had to get the wedges.

However, I am so satisfied with the food I got that I stopped eating before i finished to type this review. I will definitely be stopping for food here more often. Hoping to try an actual chicken piece besides the tenders one day.“

“It was very good. I love the Cobb salad with the prime rib added“

“Chicken is good and it seems to be fresh all the time which is a huge plus. The staff is very friendly which is weird if we talk about chicken sold at a gas station lol
Keep the prices affordable, add more salsa choices and this will be an all time loved here in Modesto.“

“We ordered 2 medium pizzas this evening and I fed my 2 sons who are both chiefs and they were so impressed. We all enjoyed it very much.“

“(1)good food (2)good service 🙏🙏🙏🙌🙌🙌“

“food was fresh and delicious minus missing hash browns“

“ordered a 32 piece and were not disappointed! got Nashville hot and santa fe. Nashville wasn't very hot but still tasty. wings were great size and cooked perfectly. so juicy. fries also good. just needed a tad more seasoning. 8 out of 10 will order again!“