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We really enjoyed the food and service. I ordered the halibut risotto dish and my boyfriend ordered the slow cooked lamb bolognese. Both were absolutely delicious. Larger portions than what we expected so it’s definitely worth the price. Perfect date night!

We’ve had dinners here a few times and every experience was amazing. We tried the brunch buffet and it did not disappoint one bit. Very impressed by the variety of food and you can’t go wrong with the omelette of your choice. Looking forward to our next brunch visit

We went to dinner at Campania Bistro for my sister's birthday. Our waiter was nice. She took her time with our party and ensured we had time to look at the menu. She gave our birthday girl a slice of cake in addition to our dessert. We will definitely go back again.

The food here blew me away! You can tell they use super fresh, high-quality ingredients—it’s so clean and flavorful. The colors popped, the portions were generous, and the plating was absolutely gorgeous. The appetizers were so worth it. You can tell they really care about what they’re serving. The vibe was casual, comfy, and lively, and the servers were so friendly and attentive. Paying is easy too—you can use the table machine or hand cash directly to your server. I can’t wait to come back and try more dishes and their drinks.

I recently visited Yard House in Fresno during happy hour, and it was a great experience. With half off on pizzas and other dishes, plus $2 off beers, it’s an excellent time to visit. I had the Mushroom Truffle Pizza, which was packed with flavor, and paired it with an Amber Ale beer, making for a fantastic combination. The boneless wings were crispy and satisfying. Yard House is definitely worth checking out, especially during happy hour! Service was quick.

We really liked it. Our server and other staff were really good! Service is always a biggie for us. We ordered several appetizers and one of them was not to our liking and they took it off of our tab! Huge thank you! Definitely will give this place more chances to enjoy dinner or drinks, they totally earned us!

It’s been a few years since I’ve actually eaten here. I did order the baba ganouj and the hummus here for my wedding a few months ago. I believe this to be a somewhat hidden gem because I have recommended people looking for Mediterranean food and most don’t know about this place when I mention it. All the times that I’ve been here to eat, the food and service is always excellent. Today I ordered the Vegetarian plan. It comes with baba ganouj, hummus, pile of pita bread, couple falafel, couple grape leaf roll (Dolmas) and a bulgar wheat which they made it into a rice looking entree. Everything on this plate was so good. I highly recommend and you don’t have to be vegetarian to enjoy. Then I ordered a gyro with a beef and lamb meat that was so scrumptious. Also a must have or try. Lastly, for dessert we ordered the Kneffeh which is a sweet mozzarella with ricotta cake pudding topped with shredded Philo dough that was soaked in rose water. This was short of nothing but fantastic. If rose water sounds like a turn off, this one shouldn’t because I’m not a fan but this I am a fan. Oh and it was topped with crushed pistachios. I highly recommend this place and the service is always excellent. They also have a full service bar. Make this place a must visit.

We met one of the Chefs John a.k.a “Tiny” at San Joaquin river and he recommended this place. It was an amazing eating experience. The plate sizes are huge and the food is fresh and authentic. I recommend the fish shawarma, it was the best flavorful, tender, juiciest fish I have ever eaten! Very nice restaurant with friendly staff. Best Mediterranean in the county hands down!

This place was so good, had so many questions on trying this new food and the waitress was super sweet and nice. Food and atmosphere was amazing. 10/10 recommend.

With almost 3,500 positive reviews, I don’t have much to add other than to echo what others have said. Pismo’s is a very popular restaurant in north Fresno. Reservations are a good idea if you are going for dinner. Fresno is my hometown and I’ve been many times when returning to town for a visit. This time, I was dining with a childhood friend who loves the restaurant. She ordered Grilled Jumbo Prawns with a wedge salad side. I ordered Linguini and Clams with garlic butter sauce and several slices of sourdough bread. Both dishes were wonderfully delicious, as usual. Highly recommend. My other favorites are the clam chowder and the pistachio crusted calamari steak. I love the vibe of the restaurant. It is high energy and upscale yet casual.

I'm not in Fresno too often, but on a recent trip, Pismo's was highly recommended, so we decided to visit for lunch. The menu is filled with tasty options, with seafood being the highlight. The Sashimi Pizza was at the top of our list to try. It was fresh and delicious, with an excellent combination of flavors and textures. For my entrée, I chose the Maui-style Fish Tacos, which were offered on the specials of the day menu. I also enjoyed this dish. Craft cocktails, beers, and wine are also available. I love the decor and vibe of the dining area. Our server was kind and attentive. There's also a fresh seafood market if you want to take any daily catches home.

This place was packed to the gills on a Sunday evening with an hour wait but worth it. Food is excellent, great wine selection. My only beef is a lot of the platters have cheese and dairy but otherwise a very good menu.

This place always has great food. The staff is always super friendly. The meals are a great price for the portions you get. Especially the margaritas, which are amazing.

I came in for dinner on a Wednesday afternoon and the wait time was only 30min which was well worth it. The staff is very friendly and well organized considering how packed it gets. I am content with each and every meal we ordered. And of course we can’t forget about the bread rolls we went through 3 baskets and without hesitation our server took good care of us. My personal favorite is the onion blossom you can never go wrong with it. My boyfriend devoured a 12oz steak and I had the burger with sautéed mushrooms. They have a good selection of drinks as well. All in all it was well worth it and I hope to be back again soon.

The pictures are from 7 years ago. Two of us got a table. But the next time... Didn't get a chance to try the food, or the service, but the atmosphere is like a three ring circus with no ring leader. I've never seen such a disorganized restaurant. I won't go there again. My friends and her family go there and claim it's good. For some reason, it's okay to keep a party of 11, waiting an hour in the cold, damp. The benches out front had rain on them. No where it sit. I don't recommend this place or the people that work there.

Food, service & atmosphere were amazing! Came during a busy time, but the wait wasn't too long. We have the shortrib burrito and the meat just melted once you started to eat it. 10/10

Food was horrible. Took forever to get it. Ordered chicken soup and was cold and looked like it was microwaved then sat around for a while. Service was good. Would not recommend ordering any soup here. Would be 1 star if the service wasn't decent.

One of the best Mexican food I've had recently. I wish l was a bit longer at Fresno to visit this amazing restaurant again. Why visit: 1)Delicious flavours 2) lovely staff 3) Huge portion size 4) Complimentary tortilla and salsa are finger licking good Must try: Burritos and chimichanga And their salsa and fresh tortillas are to die for

The staff was very friendly and we had a great server who was very attentive and explained how the menu works. We ordered the market ceviche, it came out very quickly. Upon trying the market ceviche it was very tangy, lemonly and I felt like it needed salt (salt helped). The portion was big, but we were only a party of two. It'd be a good size for a party of 6, definitely meant to share. The halibut was very good. The Dungeness crab appetizer was good as was the Dungeness crab pasta. The portion are a bit large and would be good to share with several people. Overall, everything we had was good but very rich in favor. For the price, it didn't seem worth it and we probably won't be going again. Note: they don't allow dogs (except service dogs) on there patio which was disappointing. Also, they change their menu items at different times.

I made reservations 2 weeks in advance for 5pm on a Saturday and it was a great time to arrive. This was our first time at Saizon and the decor, music, and the vibe was a great first impression. My plan that night was to propose to my girlfriend but I had NO IDEA what was to come. The service was great, and our waiter Tyler was was very knowledgeable about the menu and took our order. The food was GREAT and shortly after the meal, I snuck off to ask Tyler if he could help me pull off this proposal. 15 min later, Tyler came out with the dessert that I ordered served on a beautifully decorated plate with the engagement ring on it. Two very thoughtful employees took the time to capture the moment on video that my FIANCÉ and I have probably watched 50 times since that special moment. It was a perfect night, and we thank the caring employees that made it even more special.

My group of friends and I came to grab brunch and continue the post-wedding celebrations for our friends that got married the day before. And the venue was the perfect upscale, trendy spot for this type of vibe. We were seated outside, in a really well shaded space. Both the decor inside and outside are super modern and chic. The service was great, our server was super friendly and the team made sure our glasses of water were never empty - they remembered who was drinking still and sparking; and we were not rushed to place our orders or wrap-up after we were done (I will note that we got to the restaurant at 1:30pm and brunch ends at 3:00pm). Now to the food and drinks - YUUUUUMMMMMYY! All of our menu selections were made from their brunch menu, which had a really stella array of options. From Charcoal Grilled Oysters, to Tiger Ceviche and Spicy Crab Tostadas for starters… to a wholeeeeeee slew of options for their mains - Bananas Foster French Toast, Steak and Eggs, Shrimp Louis Salad and their AMAZING Millionaire’s Bacon. Everyone loved what they ordered, and it was clean plates all round by the end of brunch. The highlights for me were the Steak and Eggs which came with the eggs prepared in a super unique way - they had been made into a casserole, which was a fun twist & my steak made just as I’d asked. The Millionaire’s Bacon was also to DIE for. My favourite cocktail was the Saizon Margarita because I am a huge fan of spicy drinks, and that was just the level of spicy that I like for my drinks! So, whether it s special occasion, brunch with the girls/guys, date night or wanting to treat yourself to a jazzy solo lunch, brunch or dinner date - Saizon will definitely not disappoint!!

Booked a table from other side of fresno got there in a timely fashion walked straight to my table and had me wined and dined of course at my expense but service was great food was great and the fire fighters eating round the corner were there and I or I should say we thank you for your hard work and service to help keep these fires under the blanket and not on top of trees

TLDR: came with a large party and was helped tremendously by Francisco. We came with a large party of 12 and were seated around noon. Our server was very pleasant and took care of us with a smile on his face, friendly and polite without being overbearing. All our drinks and food came out properly (with very few minor errors) and the food was good for the price. The kids had no complaints and neither did the adults. Would recommend especially for large parties, don’t forget the never ending soup, salad and breadsticks, he also gave us some breadsticks and refill soda to go

I have been here many times and services has alway been good but today my server John L made my experience here unforgettable. He was amazing and on top with his refills and offering us things I didn’t know we could get. Next time I go back will definitely be requesting for him.

Got the steak in blue cheese and it was phenomenal, cooked to the perfect temperature. Carlos our waiter was so attentive and amazing at is job from the knowledge of the menu to topping off our drinks before we had to ask. The seating is quite tight which is my only complaint about the restaurant

We went to celebrate our anniversary and the service and food was awesome . Our waiter's name was Carlos who did everything to make us feel the love.He definitely cooperates in excellence. One of the prep guys Santana was another one who helped us feel special with this delicious desert that was on the house. Thank you both for tonight

I had the pleasure of dining at Yosemite Ranch Steakhouse on a Wednesday evening around 7 PM. To our delight, we were promptly seated with only a 2-minute wait time. The service was impressive from the start! My friend and I both ordered the Santa Maria steak , accompanied by steamed broccoli and crispy confit potatoes . The steaks were cooked to perfection, exactly to our liking, and the sides were equally delicious. The food arrived quickly and was served piping hot, which added to our overall satisfaction. The atmosphere was pleasant, and despite the restaurant’s lively vibe, we felt well attended to throughout our meal. The bill came out to around $32 per person, which included fountain drinks and a well-deserved 20% tip. Overall, Yosemite Ranch provided a fantastic dining experience. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great steakhouse in Fresno! ️

Gift cards were given as a gift. Our first time here. Had reservations so no wait for seating. The owner greeted us and made us feel welcomed. A Bottle of wine, appetizer, and dinner was top notch. Can't wait to go back. What a nice gift our friend gave to us. Thank you Steph

Ok, where do I start..Our server Dylan was great, too many tables though. Worked his butt off and we all appreciated his effort. He was rewarded just the same. My dish of shrimp, spaghetti with sun dried tomatoes was very good but lacked deep flavor such as garlic and basic salt component. The sea bass looked amazing, very similar to what I make at home, but again lacked salt. The rest of our guest liked their dishes very much and I have a few pics to show you. Apps were good, artichoke with lemon aoli was good. I would give a Solid 4.5 on the food, service. The table for ten could have better, too far from most of our party and couldn't have the conversation we wanted. I realize ten is hard to serve, wish there were other options. While the prices weren't crazy, I expected a little better for the money. While Dylan was great the introductory staff sucked and should be fired immediately. In this style of restaurant the hostess should be more attentive. They had a really cute young woman greeting us and she looked like she would rather be someplace else. A professional seasoned staff member, male or female should be greeting you and welcoming current and hopefully returning guests. Good evening, welcome to the Five! Not" How may I help you" while not even facing you and leaning on the counter. Come on....

Had dinner at The Five last night. Everything about our visit & experience were all “5 Star Plus!” I made a last minute reservation on a busy Saturday evening. An hour later, we were seated in the restaurant and everything was near perfect. The service, atmosphere, food and pricing were all nothing short of spectacular. This is one of the finest dining establishments in town. Highly recommend!

Despite the 115°F weather, this BJ's is awesome! The food was incredibly delicious. The customer service, delightful. I loved the tritip salad and ice cold blue-moon beer, refreshing! The atmosphere was excellent, and the AC was perfect. The place was packed, a testament to their quality! Totally recommend it!

Sat at the bar. A younger crowd on Saturday night. Started with onion rings. A bit over breaded but still really good. Linda & Kristin were REALLY busy but still VERY attentive and friendly. Always bringing anything I asked for quickly. Were appreciative to servers bringing food out too!! The deep dish pizza was EXCELLENT! A bit pricey. $70 (plus 4 beers) Definitely put this place in the rotation!

food was really good except the huge black hair in my pizza (i’m a bleach blonde). it’s a wednesday and it’s not even that busy but our drinks/appetizers took 20+ mins to come out. the waitress in the purple jacket had so much attitude when i asked just for a ranch… after i found the hair in my food we waited 40 mins to even acknowledge us. after we were clearly not eating our food at all and just sitting here looking around waiting. the man who helped us out was very sweet though.. we used to always come here since we were young, but we won’t be coming back.

Our first visit, we enjoyed the Monday evening special as recommended by our server Liz: spaghetti and meatballs, 2 garden salads (or soups), baked sourdough bread, 2 glasses of house wine (or soft drinks) and 2 servings of vanilla ice cream (or spumoni) all for $25! I know, that's ALOT of food right?! We got to choose from several sauces, pasta types and wine, we even got to swap out some meatballs for an in-house Italian sausage! This was way more food than 2 people could eat. Liz mentioned that it was rare that diners could finish it. We took way more than half of it home. As good as all this food was, the ambiance too, the best part of our experience was our server Liz. She made the whole evening special. She was kind, patient, informative, had good suggestions and recommendations for us. She was genuinely interested in doing everything she could possibly do to insure we had a nice time there. Highly recommend Old Spaghetti Factory and requesting Liz to make your experience extra special!

Very cool place! An old raisin factory full of charm! Lovely atmosphere. Great food great service! We hosted a large 50 person birthday here and they were amazing and so helpful. Everything was great. No complaints!

Excellent meal and service. Tyler was our server and was attentive. I had the Chicken Marsala and my husband had the Pasta with Rich Meat Sauce. We both had wine with our meal. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Been coming here for years and outside of a stray bad time, the food here is top tier. Good tri tip sammiches but for me, the real winner is that monster burger! Slap some bacon and maybe avocado on that bad boy and BAM! Ooooh, bonus points if you ask em to make it Medium.... so juice it might fall apart!

It was my first time visiting this place and I’m happy I did. I heard great things about it and that’s bc their foot is great. Solid portions, great prices, and fast service. You can get your food for dining in full service or to go. The fries and bbq sandwich I had were great and they had a solid selection of brews. I highly recommend checking them out.

Dog House Grill in Fresno is a must-try! I recently had their iconic ABC burger, and it was absolutely incredible. The juicy, perfectly cooked patty was packed with flavor, and the bacon was crispy and plentiful. The combination of flavors was a total home run. The atmosphere was casual and inviting, and the service was top-notch. If you're in Fresno, don't miss out on this gem!

Today I had the opportunity to dine at The Elbow Room with a couple colleagues whom I met for lunch. I had not visited The Elbow Room in a while so it was refreshing to come back in for some good food. The dish I had---salmon salad, was very tasty and looked appetizing. The food came out on time and our server was very attentive. Kudos to The Elbow Room Team. I strongly recommend The Elbow Room for anyone looking for good good, great ambiance and great service. I'll be back again soon.

Unbeatable Ribeye! Good hunk of Lobster Tale! All the deserts were super yummy! Tried banana bread pudding w/vanilla bean ice cream on top. Tastiest dessert I’ve had in a long while, straight delectable. Party of five on a busy Saturday night with exceptional service by Joanne. Bravo! Well done!

Aged ribeye for me and scallops for my wife. Heavy salt but a quality steak cooked to order. Wife was hungry but we might have been too far from the scallop harvest. She said they were a little stringy. Great waitress and quiet and relaxed Friday evening. We ate everything.