50 Best American Restaurants near Riverbank

“Miguel and his team catered one of our big workevents and they went above and beyond in serving our team. They were very accommodating even at the last minute and were so friendly and helpful. We definitely recommend Miguel and the staff at Perko’s.“

“My daughter really wanted a pink cup so the owner took the one out of the window and cleaned it for her to have. Great customer service ❤️“

“Went last week to celebrate my daughter graduating from elementary school. The hostess who's name I did not catch, blond hair and blue eyes, was very nice and accommodating. I checked in on our wait time and she was very kind and wanted to make sure we had a good experience. Our waitress Jasmine was very understanding when we wanted to place our food and drink order all at the same time. She made sure to check in on us and the food was delicious.“

“Everything was good. Dinner was good. Service was great. The only thing was that my wife’s meal was very delayed out of the four of us. She got her meal after we had finished ours not sure what was going on, but it was just late. It was a no fault at all of the waitress. It was just the dinner was late.“

“Good Food - Good Price😁“

“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!“

“Well. What can I say but have a rave about the exceptional service and food we had there today. They went above and beyond to get us what we wanted. We came in for the first time today not knowing what to expect and I was craving a filet mignon for my anniversary lunch, and although they don’t usually have it for lunch, they made it for us special for our anniversary and it was excellent! The service was superb, the food delish, and omg the butter cake dessert was melt in the mouth take me away to heaven good. We were so impressed we have decided any other celebrations will take place there and we will share the goodness to everyone we know plus some.“

“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.“

“A perfect dinner in every single way! Warm welcome from a young, friendly, and very helpful team. Exquisite food and very very generous portions. Definitely a place to return to. Highly recommended!
- From Italy🇮🇹“

“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“

“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!“

“Great place all the time“

“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“

“Stopped by after a skate trip to the oakdale skatepark. This place is 2 mins away and had the best food. We had 2 picky youngsters and they were super happy with the menu. My western burger was delicious. Great flavor and lots of bacon. 10 out of 10!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Great food, friendly service.“

“Friendly staff great did menu great deserts Great customer service locally owned🥰🥰“

“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!“

“Fun evening with friends Win or not, it is an affordable way to spend four hours of our time. My husband and I call it our date night with a $12.00 dinner and free coffee. Hahaha❤️“

“I had the Cob Salad & added the Prime Rib it was delicious 😋“

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

“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.“

“THE GRAND SLAM IS BACK!!!!“

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

“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!“

“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!“

“Great service! Thank you Laura“

“Always a great job when we are passing through town 😊😉“

“Fun evening with friends Win or not, it is an affordable way to spend four hours of our time. My husband and I call it our date night with a $12.00 dinner and free coffee. Hahaha❤️“

“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.“

“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“

“Great customer service, I definitely come back Again“

“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 😋😋“