I went to lunch with friends and had a really enjoyable experience. The service was attentive and friendly, 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. read more

My 4th time here and it's just never been a place that I thought was so good, I need to come back. 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. read more

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Found this place based on Yelp reviews & decided to drop by while visiting town. Service was good - our waitress was very attentive and even provided suggestions. The location was cute and had dim lighting. We started the night with Ahi Poke Nachos. They were super tasty but not worth the $25 cost since they literally came with only 5-6 pieces of ahi. Wouldn't recommend these. Next, we got the California roll and the Last Dragon Roll. Both had too much rice and hardly any filling. Other reviews mentioned that the sushi here was similar to frozen sushi and after tasting it first hand, I don't disagree. Wouldn't recommend the rolls, it's definitely not their strong suit. Now let's talk about what was really good: the Shaking Beef, drinks, and dessert! The shaking beef was spot on with what you would imagine having at a Korean restaurant. It was drenched in a delicious sauce and onions, and came with a side of rice. This was by far worth every penny! The drinks were also spot on. Lastly, we capped the meal with the "Smore" which was basically a waffle topped with chocolate & marshmallow. It was SO good. read more

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I came here on a Friday night, I arrived about 6 PM. It was just me, so I offered to sit at the bar as it was full service. When I got there, there were still some empty open tables, however, as I was leaving, it seems like they're just about all filled up. I got the Mr. milkman cocktail and it was pretty tasty, although I did notice how it appeared, as if there were a lot of wines and other beverages that they were out of. Even with my cocktail, they had to substitute the base with soda water, although it was still tasty. There was probably about 7 to 8 wines/sakes that were crossed out on the menu. Food came out fast, and the service was decent on that chefs end. I got the Korean Stone bowl dish, and It was pretty tasty, although fairly expensive for what it was... rice, veggies, and a little bit of beef, but I do like the concept of having a hot bowl that progressively warms up the rest of the food inside. I really do wish there was more meat inside for the price, I feel like only two or three bites had beef. One thing that I really noticed (and I think I noticed even more because I was sitting at the bar) was how servers and the bartenders spent a lot more time conversing with their friends (who were sitting at the bar) then checking in on some of the other people. Someone did approach me to put in my drink order, but I flagged down the server to put all my other food orders in. I don't think anybody came and asked how my meal was either. I do enjoy the overall ambience of the place, dim mood lighting, a minimalist esthetic, and a bar that really nicely displays some of their high end liquors. read more

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A perfect spot for a night out. I loved this place! The food and drinks were super good. I especially loved the lobster fried rice. The lobster chunks were big and perfectly tender. The seaweed salad in the Rainbow Roll was really juicy and flavorful. The cocktails were great! They were not super strong but very really tasty and refreshing. Even though the sushi tasted good, the rice was pretty mushy. It didn't seem like the best quality and reflective of its pretty high price. If you're looking for sushi-restaurant quality sushi, this might not be the spot for it. First & Main is a hip spot. It's dim with good music. It is accommodating for small and large parties with a large bar. It can either be super empty or completely full depending on the night. Our waiter was really friendly and checked on us often. The food came out quick, even when ordering right before closing. I definitely recommend this place! read more

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I did appreciate having an Asian fusion restaurant in this area. Overall food quality is good. The spicy levels are much less than my normal scale. I didn't fee the spicy tuna roll was actually spicy. The fried piece of rice was very goods. read more

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Large, clean facility with friendly staff. Food is always delicious! Prices are reasonable for the quality and quantity of food. The Bombay chicken Clay Pot is my go to but I tried the Thai shrimp and it was filling and tasted amazing! Great spot for lunch or dinner. read more

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The waiter took a long time to bring our menus, drinks, and take our order. We eventually had to let someone know that we were ready to order. We also had to ask for our bill instead of it being brought to us. Service wasn't good. Food was delicious! read more

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We went here on a recommendation for the fir time while visiting in Turlock. I was at once impressed by the reception they provided when we walked in. The Host asked us to wait and we watched as she bussed the table for us to reduce the wait time. The server was attentive and had a great service attitude. All of us enjoyed the appetizers and entries. read more

My husband and I took our kids today for brunch on the patio. Food was amazing, and service was excellent. I absolutely loved the poki nachos and my kids really enjoyed the beignets. Our waitress was very attentive and all the staff continued to make sure we were taken care of. We will be back soon! read more

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Food is great ! The ambiance would be better if the music were a little louder and didn't have to hear all the noise from peoples conversations! The bartenders are amazing! read more

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The food has a lot of flavor was really tasty. The only thing that lacked flavor was the hot Cheeto sushi roll. read more

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I walked in at 8:25 head over the bar and by my surprise the chairs are already on top of the the table and one of the staff members eating at the bar looks over and says "Sorry the kitchens closed" I'm like at 830, c'mon man !!! This is the problem with Turlock restaurants close too early already and then we get refused service even earlier. All I wanted was a campfire smore yummm #lame read more

Came here on a weekday, Thursday in particular. Drove 14 miles to try this place that has a high customer rating. It wasn't busy earlier on but as the night progressed it started to fill up. I like the idea of just having the "&" painted on the wall. It literally is at the corner of First & Main streets. The ambience was cozy. The wait staff attentive. The food, were raving about it! The calamari was crispy with some cayenne pepper that adds a little kick to it. The Shanghai dumplings is a combination of tasteful flavors. Korean stone bowl was one of our main courses and it's like a continental version of Bibimbap, with beef strips instead of ground beef. And our favorite, the Bombay Buttered chicken was the bomb! The chicken was moist and tender and with the perfect blend of spices, I'd say the best I've tasted so far. Definitely will be coming back to explore other dishes. It IS worth the 30-minute drive from Modesto read more

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Been looking forward to the chance to try out this place after looking at the menu for weeks. The menu looks super promising and a great variety. Sadly it was a disappointing lunch. Basically everything was bad besides the fact that we got lucky with parking. To start it all off and to set the scene for you yelp readers, the whole time we were there it was dead silent, no music was playing. It made the environment feel awkward because it felt like everyone next to us could hear every word we say and vice versa. We first ordered cocktails and appetizers. We got the Cali Heat, Mexican Firing Squad, and a Michelob Ultra. The beer we received was the wrong one, my husband said it didn't taste like a Michelob but we didn't say anything and sure enough on the bill it said "Coors Light." And then I'm positive that we didn't get the Mexican Firing Squad, looking at other yelp photos on here, my drink looked nothing like everyone else's Mexican Firing Squad. I even questioned why it was the color it was when I received it because looking at the ingredients on the menu, I didn't understand where the purple color of the drink came from. Although the Cali Heat was correct, it wasn't the best. It lacks that balance in Mezcal-to-agave ratio. Moving on to appetizers, we ordered the cucumber salad, crunch sushi roll, and wagyu dumplings. The dumplings were definitely the only star of the show this lunch outing. If you want to play it safe get those. On the other hand, the cucumber salad was such an inconvenience to eat. It comes in a spiral cut but it should be easy to come apart still, not these ones. I had to cut up the cucumber as if it was steak so that way we were able to take an actual bite. Flavoring was also nothing unique. Lastly, the crunch roll was just awful. My husband said it tasted as if it was frozen previously. I feel like it was the exact same sushi they serve at Safeway in the Deli. Our entrees arrived and that was just the cherry on top for the experience. We got the Skirt Steak & Truffle fries and the Thai Shrimp Coconut Curry. The hopes were very high for these entrees but they just didn't fulfill the expectations. We ordered a medium cook on the steak, ended up being far from medium. The seasoning on the steak was burnt off and the truffle fries had minimal truffle flavor. The Thai Shrimp was the most saddening because there was so much potential there. I love curry and this dish lacked so much of that authentic curry seasoning, it was bland. The coconut rice had only just a hint of coconut. And to finish it off, I didn't know if the tails were suppose to be on or off on my shrimp because I had a mix of both in my dish. Really inconvenient to have to be on the look out for the tails, wouldn't recommend. Of course we ended up skipping out on dessert, it's not worth another let down. This place has a variety of different Asian fusion flavors provided on the menu, but it cannot execute one. It's not worth coming back for a round 2. read more

Since I was visiting Turlock for work trip, I came to try the sushi rolls. To my expectation, it was okay. The rice ratio was too much and the rice felt mushy. The sushi roll fell apart and it didn't taste that great. Would come back to try other things since not much options in Turlock. read more

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The food and drinks were so good! I had some special holiday drinks that were SO delicious! Our server was super sweet and so nice! They had a cute holiday display. Ambiance was nice as well. You get so much food so the price makes sense plus it was really delicious. 10/10 will be going back. read more

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Nice service good food poeple are so nice place is clean Great food options al lot of menu s

Had Food poisoning unfortunately, Was down for 2 weeks because of it I had lobster from there read more

My niece picked this place for lunch. This place was just bleh! The inside was super spacious, however we sat outside which you get to see the beautiful trees, plants and greenery from other local places. It was very cute! The only thing you want to consider if you sit outside is that it's near a train track so when the train goes by it's blaring and very loud! Their food style is fusion! So if you don't care for fusion this place is not for you. Just like how it's not for me. I got the Tokyo chicken bowl, my chicken was overly salted and I just didn't care for that. The waygu beef dumplings was nothing special. My niece got the bah mi and she said it was just ok. I did try her onion rings and those were delicious! Crispy and the whole onion didn't come apart when I bit into one. Server checked on us once and that was about it. I'm assuming it was because we were outside?? I probably won't go back because it's not my style of food but kudos for a beautiful restaurant and presentation of food! read more

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When we walked in, a person in our group said "You may grow a beard before we leave." This place gets 5 stars for the food and 1 for the service. All of our meals were absolutely excellent! The flavor and freshness of the food was on point. My issue was the service. We get seated and he takes the drink order. Then, it takes 15 minutes before he comes back for the order. Right before the food came out, he refilled our drinks. All is good. Then he drops off the food. Unfortunately that was the last time we saw him. After almost 30 minutes, with empty drinks and plates I go to bar to hand him my card. He apologizes and brings the check to the table. To top it off, the cap on the pen he left with the tab had been chewed on. Yep. Pretty gross. Just left me with a feeling as to whether the food was worth the bad service. read more

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Service was on point (even with a large lunch party that came in). Been here numerous times and the food never fails. It's delicious. (Steak, sushi bowl, salad). Cassidy (bartender) makes a great Old Fashioned. Servers didn't stop moving the whole time I was there. read more

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Service and drinks were good but food was not very good. We visited this place several years ago on a road trip and LOVED it...so when the opportunity came up to stop for lunch on another road trip we couldn't wait...so disappointed! read more

We enjoyed our first visit so much we went back again while we were in town for the weekend. Interesting and delicious food (the ramen was amazing) and great service with a really fun vibe. We'll be back when we're back in town. read more

We went here for a family birthday and had a wonderful time! It was our first time most of us had been there. The service was great as our server was delightful, cheerful and on point! Atmosphere was very nice great for a date of some sort! The food was excellent as they have a diverse menu from ramen to steaks and even sushi! We enjoyed great cocktails, beer, and wine! You may not want to bring the family as it a little pricey! I definitely will be back to enjoy First and Main again! read more

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The food is amazing if you're looking for sushi in the downtown Turlock area or just anything with the fresh seafood vibe first and mayonnaise your place. I highly recommend it. read more

Both the service and plating of the food were great. However the food was bland and just salty. We got the spring rolls, papaya salad and the beef and broccoli rice bowl. read more

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This place has went downhill sadly. It used to be so good when they first opened. Recently went in for dinner and I ordered the pork ramen because normally it is very delicious. It was extremely salty, came with NO pork (they had to bring me a side of it) & they now serve it in a smaller bowl than before. Their prices have raised also. For 2 pork buns (appetizer) it is $19. They are good but not worth that exaggerated price. Food quality has gone down. Prices have went up. Serving sizes are even smaller. read more

It was my first time here and honestly had a great experience. The drinks were amazing and the staff was great. They were helpful and patient with my group not being ready to order each time because we were chatting the whole time. I tried the Korean bowl and it wasn't bad, but it wasn't great. A lot of rice and not very much protein. My friends got the curry and the salmon bowl and we all each had a similar issue: lots of rice, not much protein. I think I'd come again for happy hour and just get drinks but I might avoid food since it's pricey and lacks protein/meat. read more

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Poke Nachos!!! Excellent!!! Large portions and excellent flavors. This was our second visit and again the service was prompt, friendly and professional. The restaurant was clean with a relaxed atmosphere. read more

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Overall rating 3.75/5--with the potential to be higher if they just improved on the overall taste of the dishes. This is one of those gimmicky restaurants that attempts to dabble in too many cuisines. The execution of some of the dishes can quite abysmal. BUT, there are a few dishes that are done really well. Ramen: the ramen taste's gentrified. The broth is lackluster and the texture of the noodles is off-putting. Samosas: Delicious. Comes with two sauces that are both excellent and complement the dish well. My only complaint is that portion size compared to the price. Sushi: They cannot call this sushi. The rice was overcooked, and wasn't even prepared the right way (rice vinegar and what not). The overall taste was horrible. Poke nachos: Pretty decent. I suggest the half portion unless you have a big party. It comes with a lot of the wonton chips. But I wish it had more poke, as the fish to chip ratio was way off. Service is good. Staff are pretty attentive with refills and checking on the table. The restaurant itself is clean and has a nice ambiance. It has low lighting which is easy on the eyes and adds to the nice vibe. read more

I have been dying to try First & Main for so long and was excited for the opportunity today. That, unfortunately, was short-lived. I despise leaving less than positive reviews but for the price I paid for lunch today and the disappointment with our food, it feels warranted. We ordered the cucumber salad from the sushi menu, the ahi tuna poke bowl, and the only saving grace, the Mongolian beef bowl. My first clue to abort mission should have been the $17 California roll, but alas, we stayed. ‍ For our appetizer, we chose the cucumber salad. It was nothing more than a spiral-sliced whole cucumber in a sour bath of vinegar water. No other flavors to be seen. The flavor was so overwhelming that all you could taste was vinegar. We each took one bite and slid the bowl as far away as we could. My daughter's ahi tuna poke bowl was the next hit. On the menu, the ingredients seem pretty standard, but nope, it comes with surprise strawberries, spring mix, and a pile of hidden blueberries mixed in too...? That coupled with the tiniest tuna bites and the overwhelmingly minty ginger glaze and it was a lunch nightmare. It felt like someone let their 6-yr old into the refrigerator to make lunch with whatever was within reach. Hard pass. The one positive was my Mongolian beef bowl. It was nicely flavored...for the few bites I got to take anyway before trading it off for the tuna surprise so my lunch company didn't have to deal with the embarrassment of sending their dish back, so I guess if you have to dine here, that's a pretty safe bet. Racking up a $65 lunch tab for that experience was only insult to injury. Definitely will not be back. read more

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Worth the long wait! We moved here from the Bay Area and I miss good Asian food so much. There aren't very many Asian food choices in the area and I am so happy we found this place! We waited a long time for our food because they were super busy when we went for dinner but we didn't mind waiting. Our server looked stressed out and busy, but he was great. We ordered a lychee gimlet to start and I could drink those like they're juice. So freaking yummy! Husband and I ordered the Korean stone bowl and Tokyo fried chicken to share and that was plenty of food for the both of us. That Korean stone bow and that crispy rice at the bottom of the bowl was so good. That was the star of the show for dinner. Flavor was amazing! Can't wait to go back and try some other dishes cause everything was delish! Cool place to meet up with friends for a drink or dinner. Lots of big tables for large parties and it's open and bright. TV's, large bar, clean, nice decor. read more

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We've been to First and Main many times and have recommended it to friends as well. There are many items on the menu that we really enjoy like the calamari, truffle fries, dumplings, etc... By far though, our favorite item on the menu is the Ahi Poke Nachos. This last time we ordered them though, we were very disappointed. They had the fried won ton chips piled high on the platter. We assume to compensate for the lack of ahi. We counted eight very small cubes of fish, but plenty of the "so called" crab salad that didn't taste anything like crab. The sauce on the nachos didn't taste as good either. Our entire party was disappointed. We had previously told friends that these nachos were better than the ones served at Table 26, but that is no longer the case. I'm not sure we'll be back. read more

I had the chicken sandwich and I got food poisoning after. You can tell that the tuna is not sushi grade which is dangerous to be serving to people raw. It tries to be upscale but it is not and they still charge upscale prices. The drink I had was good though! read more

The vibe in here is dope. Been twice and loved both times. Came on a date, she liked it. Brought back friends, they thought it was fancy. Same server both times and he was nice and thoughtful on the service. Food hit and flavor was on point. Im a foodie and loved it. Sad that i just found it and soon to leave the valley read more

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My below review still stands but when your charging $15 for edamame in the Central Valley you're only getting 4 stars from me... prices are way too high and it seems after Covid quality has suffered a bit. Finally a restaurant with good drinks, good food and a good atmosphere and lighting! From Merced and restaurants can't seem to figure out this combo :[ Drink menu was extensive and creative and the Mai Tai was super good. read more

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"Don't be fooled by the plain exterior!" I was on my way to a nearby brewery, when I spotted this interesting restaurant. We found free parking close by. This restaurant has a great menu with some interesting asian dishes. My wife ordered the salmon bowl and I ordered the seafood ramen bowl. I thought the seafood bowl was especially tasty. It's really a combination soup and seafood with noodles. My wife loved the salmon bowl, and I was able to sneak a few bites when she wasn't looking. So overall an excellent visit. The staff was super friendly and helpful. read more

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this place never disappoints. Always fantastic service, awesome food, great vibes. Love the appetizers, dessert, coffee, drinks, and all entrees. Asian fusion done right. A go to for date night. read more

The drinks were unique and house made. Appreciate the daily made juices and drinks menu. The food was great stopped by for happy hour to try cocktail and food. Ordered the spring rolls and wagyu and both were excellent. Highly recommend read more