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    AJ's Cafe & Grill

    3.7 (267 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Karla A.

    After a busy morning, taking my mother-in-law to her doctor appointment, we went to have breakfast before we stop to pick up auntie Jossie she recommend us this place since we got there. It was a lot of parking and I as soon we enter we got seated. They have so many options for breakfast and everything is made from scratch. The food was delicious. Me and my husband decide to share or plates. The restaurant was really busy but they bring our food really fast. I love the decoration of the restaurant, especially the paintings in the bathroom lol and they have to say that or server was the sweetest for sure we're coming back.

    Swedish Deluxe

    Back again already! We're obsessed. This is a great spot for an easy weekend breakfast. The Swedish cake meal is the perfect portion of food, in my opinion. Can't wait to go back!

    Sausage and Eggs
    Mike H.

    This is a solid breakfast diner. You get a good amount of food and the service is spot on. Yes, it could be updated. The bathrooms are in need of an upgrade but at least they keep them clean. I took my grandson in and he told me that his breakfast burrito is the best he has ever had. I like that they cook my hashbrowns extra crispy! Good iced tea and again, the service is excellent.

    Mother and daughter breakfast Skillet and blueberry pancakes
    Jessie P.

    We have been here a few times and even though it is always super busy the food is hot and delicious. My daughter and I shared a skillet and blueberry pancakes. Which were very tasty

    Black Bean Burger
    Anival G.

    First time going and the food was amazing, went on a Sunday so it was pretty busy but service was still great everyone was super friendly, food was made and served super fast, the fresh squeezed orange juice was DELICIOUS, i got their Black Bean Burger and it was AMAZING. chili beans were really good too along with the fries.

    Campfire Scramble with eggs on the side

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    The staff was amazing! Very friendly..& on point! The price was worth it too!! Cobb salad was the best!!

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    7 months ago

    For my money, this is the best breakfast place in town! The French toast is my favorite.

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    Came in as a group of 25 unannounced and the team handled like champions. Thank you for rising up to the occasion.

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    9 months ago

    Decent prices. Mostly older people who come here. Ordered basic steamed broccoli and it wasn't too good .

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    Great meals & great service. We have ordered many different meals here. All are delicious. The service is the best.

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    The food was fantastic along with the portions. And I can't say enough about the service...The friendliest people.

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    Speedy service, loved the setting of the restaurant. The portion sizes were more than expected definitely get your money worth.

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    Center Street Grill - My over cooked filet

    Center Street Grill

    4.2(225 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$

    I have ate here several times over the years. The food is fantastic I love the calamari steak…read more Service top notch have gone here for birthdays and anniversaries. Their lunch menu is always great. My husband always gets the skirt steak appetizer it's to die for. The restaurant is inviting and the bar areas is also fun and friendly. Thank you see you soon.

    Today was my first time trying lunch at Center Street Grill in Turlock. It was a mixed bag for me…read more First, I was one of the first to arrive in the dining room for lunch, where it was nice and quiet (which I needed as I had a meeting with an officer from a local non-profit to discuss some fundraising things). Shortly after, a group of about 8 ladies arrived and began talking a bit loudly while enjoying their lunch. It occurred to me that the design of the place enhances the sound (a lot of hard, flat surfaces) so for a quiet lunch, this may not be your place. After my associate arrived, we asked to move over by the wall behind the cash register. This worked fine until one of the employees propped open a door a few feet away, supposedly so another worker could carry in some supplies. I got up and closed it. The first one came back, looked at me and propped it open again, the other employee walked in with four gallons of liquid, leaving the door open, and the draft blowing. I got up and closed it again. For the rest of the time we were there, neither worker came back to pass through would have been an open door. My message, the management doesn't care about their customers (which seems to have been commented on by other reviewers). Fortunately, throughout the meal, our server was attentive, did a fine job of seeing to our needs, the food (we both had salads) were plentiful and tasty. We both remarked on the quality of the chicken, not dry, not tough, spot on. Overall, I probably won't return soon because there are so many other places left to try in the city and county first.

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    Steak Sandwich $25 with onion rings $2

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    First & Main - Lobster Fried Rice

    First & Main

    4.1(264 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$

    I went to lunch with friends and had a really enjoyable experience. The service was attentive and…read morefriendly, making us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. The interior has a nice, relaxed vibe with comfortable seating and a clean, inviting atmosphere. We started with the calamari and edamame. The calamari was perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with just the right amount of seasoning. The edamame was lightly salted and had a wonderful flavor that made it easy to snack on while we waited for our main courses. I had the Korean stone bowl and was very impressed. The beef was tender, flavorful, and slightly sweet, and everything was served piping hot in a beautifully presented bowl. My husband had the salmon bowl and thought it was cooked perfectly with a nice balance of flavors. Another friend tried the coconut shrimp curry and said it was delicious, with a rich and slightly sweet coconut sauce that paired well with the shrimp. Overall, we were very happy with the food and the experience. The restaurant felt clean and well-maintained, and the staff made sure our meal went smoothly. I would definitely come back if I am in the area.

    My 4th time here and it's just never been a place that I thought was so good, I need to come back…read more Came for a christmas party. The holiday drinks were just posted on social media two days prior and they were already unable to make one of the drinks. I've had the peppermint martini a few years ago, so went back to that. It was good, but I remember it being a little better before. Also, the presentation of drinks seems to change based on who is making them. Sometimes it's rimmed with peppermint, mine was on the side of the glass. Same issue as last time. The peppermint was too heavy and sliding down the glass, making the stem sticky when picked up. We shared several different sushi rolls. The rice seemed way over done. It was one mushy texture and the spicy tuna lacked spice. I ordered the salmon for my entree. Salmon was well cooked with a glaze and served with broccoli. First bite of broccoli tasted burnt, but luckily the rest was fine. We ordered all the desserts to sample and the best was the flourless chocolate cake and the cheesecake with the bananas. Our server was super sweet and always made sure we had what we needed.

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    First & Main - Brussel Sprouts, cauliflower, edamame appetizers.

    Brussel Sprouts, cauliflower, edamame appetizers.

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    La Mo - Breakfast burrito w machaca y bacon

    La Mo

    4.2(251 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$

    Came to La Mo for brunch since the SO and I were running errands in Turlock for the day and I…read morewanted to try somewhere new. I'm really glad we did because I enjoyed our meal. For a Saturday, we waited about 40 minutes for a table. They will text your phone when a table is ready. Their space is an indoor/outdoor courtyard area that I thought was super cute. Except for the flies that were bothersome during our meal. We ordered: Maple pecan latte - this had a nice autumn flavor, but I wished it wasn't so light/had more coffee flavor. Breakfast burrito with machaca - SO loved this and really enjoyed the flavor of the machaca. Also the burrito was hefty, the SO could only finish half. Chicken and waffles - this is only served on Saturdays I believe. Great texture to the cornmeal waffles and the chicken had a good crunchy exterior. I stole the SO's salsa to dip the chicken in. Service was fine - nothing too crazy. The black coffee we ordered had the same taste and consistency of the coffee leftover at the bottom of the carafe after a boring All-Hands meeting... it was definitely strong! Also I wasn't sure on the refill policy on the coffee since the one mug of it cost almost $5. Our total came to about $60, which in this economy is AIGHT I guess. I wouldn't mind coming back to try their other food options.

    First time in Turlock, had to try out the most popular brunch spot in town. I get why it's busy,…read morebut I wouldn't go again unless it was off peak time. Got there at 11am, had to wait about 1.5 hours for a table, even then waited about 30 mins for food. The shrimp quesadilla was good, but felt like an appetizer size. Also, they were out of their pumpkin pancakes (which was the reason we came) The coffee was fantastic though. Food: 4 Service: 3 Ambiance: 3.5 Marcels foodie score: 3.5

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    Cindy's Restaurant

    4.2(116 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    When we are out on the road, we prefer to stop at local breakfast joints rather than the big chain…read morelocations. What to do when we woke up in Turlock, CA? Check Yelp and see what is nearby. The unassuming name of "Cindy's Restaurant" sold us on this place and we were not disappointed. It was just the local breakfast joint we needed. When you first walk in the door you are greeted with the sound of many conversations going on - and not always contained to one table or booth. It is clearly a neighborhood favorite. Nice extensive menu with both American and Mexican dishes. My wife got what amounted to a Thanksgiving meal and I grabbed some breakfast enchiladas in green sauce. Both came out hot and tasted delicious. I barely finished mine and my wife took some of hers to go for second breakfast as we still had some traveling to do that morning. Both of us agree though - the next time we are in Turlock, CA we know where we will go for breakfast.

    This restaurant was swamped. I sat down and only a moment…read morelater two families were behind me and waited for a seat. Not long. But just to show you how popular the restaurant was, as we were leaving, people were still walking in. I had Thanksgiving for breakfast. Turkey and cranberry sauce. Potatoes and Gravy. Hubs had an omelet. It was a great visit, I was well cared for, a manager even stopped by everyone's table one at a time greeting people. The coffee was so good. I have to come back.

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    Cindy's Restaurant - Front

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    Cindy's Restaurant - Menudo

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    Cindy's Restaurant - Extensive menu (two-sided).

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    Extensive menu (two-sided).

    Atrium - Bacon pepper jack bagel sandwich

    Atrium

    3.9(37 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    I cannot say enough about this place. From the moment we walked in, the experience was flawless…read more The food was incredible my absolute favorite was the prawns, cooked perfectly and full of flavor. Everything we tried was delicious. Our server Kirk was amazing, kind, knowledgeable, and attentive. He made everything easy and enjoyable without ever feeling rushed. You can tell he genuinely cares about his guests. And then... Mallory, the bartender. I'm extremely picky about my dirty martinis, and hers was right up there with the one I had at the Four Seasons a couple months ago. Perfectly smooth, icy cold, beautifully balanced exactly how I like it. And don't even get me started on the pumpkin espresso martini absolutely to die for. She was darling, came by our table just to make sure we were loving our drinks. One or two who's counting martinis later, we were absolutely sold. The vibe is stunning, gorgeous, upscale, yet totally low-key. I honestly felt like I was on vacation. We've hands down found our new spot. This is our place. Can't wait to come back and tell all of our friends.

    The reviews about the loud music is true and it's not changing any time soon…read more I visited for dinner ~6:30pm. Immediately when walking in I noticed the music was overwhelmingly loud. It felt more like a club scene rather than a nice dinner spot. I asked if the waitress could lower the music and she said they weren't allowed to touch it. Upon seeing the reviews of this place, I see why. The business owner claims that they're trying to curate a "lively atmosphere" and it's "not for everyone". That's wack. If half of your reviews are telling you the music is too loud, lower it. I could barely hear my partner speak and had to read lips just to try to have a conversation. Plus some of the waitstaff were changing songs midway through or skipping songs. It was distracting. On top of that, the main dishes do not come with a side. Every single side option is an up charge. I knew when ordering the salmon, that it wouldn't come with a side. But everyone should note that you're spending $25 on an 8oz salmon and two slices of lemon with not a single side. No rice, no nothing. To be honest, you can go to Texas Roadhouse and get the same exact thing for the same exact price and get two sides for free. Plus you're not hounded by extremely loud music. Last thing to note, our waitress was also working the bar. There was a couple at one other table and someone at the bar. Other than that, the restaurant was completely empty. We barely saw our waitress and had to wait for quite a while when we wanted to order another drink. We spent a lot of extra time than we wanted to waiting around. My positive about this restaurant is that the decor is nice and that they let you modify the dish a bit. We ordered the pasta trio and they let us get two of one type of pasta. The pesto was really good. The deals on Thursday for drinks is good. The bread and butter was really good but an extra $5. Overall? Business owner: please take note of what customers are saying and compromise. If a customer asks for the server to lower the music, staff should be allowed to, even if just a little bit. What sort of "lively atmosphere" are you trying to create on a Thursday night at 7pm with a restaurant 90% empty? Maybe change the vibe of the music based on the time of day. Your decorations say "nice dinner" your music says "sports bar". There is an in between and I know it can be found. I hope everyone can learn something from this review.

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    Atrium - Ahi Tuna. Was amazing, definitely recommend. Get some sauces to dip. I'm a sauce guy!

    Ahi Tuna. Was amazing, definitely recommend. Get some sauces to dip. I'm a sauce guy!

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