overpriced and will make ur plate wrong. found a hair as well super unsanitary wouldn't recommend

I don't like to say I give bad reviews of places because I think everything has something unique to offer. With this being said, my main complaint to their restaurant is their service. Their manager literally lied to our face declaring we were rude to her waiters and cut off our bottles. We were not rowdy, nor rude. I think that they may have bad experience with other customer but to have this paranoia is gross. Alcohol retains responsibility and if you think all of your customers are irresponsible then don't sell alc. read more

This is my first time coming to Five*Ten*Bistro, the place looks nice on the inside well kept, the music is also really nice. I had the Bleu and Black Steak which came with onion crisps and a spinach risotto. The onion crisps were cold and not evenly fried. I ordered the steak medium but received an almost raw steak, unfortunately. The risotto was more like rice mush. I was really disappointed in the quality of the food but the server was nice. read more

Don't ever do brunch here. Terrible service, terrible coffee, all food was cold. If you want to saw through a waffle or eat a cold omelet with velveeta cheese then this is the place for you! Happy to never go back. read more

New favorite place! We had burgers, salad, mac n cheese and tiramisu for dessert. Everything was fresh and delicious! Service was great too! read more

Gne for the win, best drink adviser on Main St ;) Always a rad place to hangout but even cooler when the bartender is friendly and personable. read more

Five Ten Bistro - Gne is always super friendly and pours a great drink ;) We enjoy her super fun loving attitude. - Bars Near Me - Merced, California

Okay so where to begin. I just ate at Five Ten about an hour ago. My friend and I wanted to treat our girlfriends to a nice dinner. Price wasn't really an issue and we'd heard a few good things. Upon sitting down and ordering we were met with a semi-pleasant looking meal. We ordered the 510 Pene, (can't remember the name of the burger), and a Flat Iron Steak with Gorgonzola, mushrooms, and onions. The rasberry cheesecake, and a brownie sundae. The steak was my meal. I ordered my steak Medium Rare (expecting it to be Rare or Well-Done) I am a fan of a rare steak but expected for it to be messed up. Upon receiving it I was met with exactly what I expected a Rare steak. Taking my first bite I was met with a VERY overpowering taste from the sauce and onions(which had been sauted far too long) yet; there was something missing. The taste of steak! There was little to no taste to the steak. This was paired with a rather bad cut of meat which was tough to chew and left a few rather hard stringy bits in my teeth. Scrapping off the overpowering sauce/topping I decided to try the steak on it's own. Subpar. The garlic mash and steamed vegetables that came with it were simply.....tasteless. My girlfriend who chose the 510 Pinee would be better to comment on her food; but from the few spoonfuls I tasted it was simply bland and tasteless. The sauce was far too creamy; yet still tasteless. The only taste I could find in the chicken and was still bland. The burger as I was told carried a bun that tasted burnt, and a patty that was simply tasteless. The fries which came with the burger...no crisp and a taste that closely resembled that of McDonalds(good, but doesn't warrant the price.) On to desert, the raspberry cheesecake tasted like a mixture of a Ready-Made Betty-Crocker cake fresh out of the box, and a cheesecake Quest Bar (protein bar). Their brownie sunday? Walnuts toasted far too much leaving an uncomfortable coffee brittle flavor in one's mouth. While the service was altogether good I will not be going back to Five Ten in the foreseeable future. Much left to be desired, to the waitresses I must say "Thank you for the smiles and good service." to the chef...."Quit your job, or go back to cooking school." read more

This is probably some of the best food I have had in years, I'm not one for fish but they calamari and dipping sauce is the best I've had. I have never eaten risotto and don't like green but I eat every single thing on the plate because it was just that good. The ribeye was on point and I couldn't say there was a single thing wrong. It was a great environment and the owner Rob was very nice coming by Checking on our service and making us feel very welcome. I will be coming here from modesto every chance I have. read more

Great flavorful food I like the location Great space and good service Not too expensive read more

I have never been there and was thinking it was so small but with the outside area the place is big enough to have a great time with friends.. I went there with low expectations however I was incredibly surprised to find I had a great time, wonderful service, clean bathrooms and live music.. The people that seem to be regulars where friendly, not a rowdy crowd at all. A place the working person can go to and enjoy on any day of the week.. I will be returning there as well as telling my friends too as well.. read more

One of the best tasting meals I've had here in the central valley. Good to come home from Vegas and see someone here is taking the same pride in making things in house and using local products. Being a chef I understand how hard that can be at times but it's worth it when done right. Great work guys, I'll be back soon. read more

We, small party of 2, went to this restaurant on a Saturday early evening, 5 PM, without reservations. Surprise we were very happy to be greeted by delightful smiling staff to welcome us. We were seated immediately and wine list provided. The wine list and bar guide are above average. The food menu has a variety of selections to please many desires. We selected Poke Poke along with Salmon as main course. Main course had wild rice and fresh asparagus. Delicious! read more

Ok I came here when they opened and I will say there have been some growing pains. I can say that tonight I had a good meal and fantastic service. Our server Melinda was great and sitting on the patio with live music was outstanding. Support our local businesses. read more

Such a disappointment especially being that it had 4 stars. Made a last minute reservation for my one yr anniversary. Didn't know where to go since we were in town visiting family and this place had the highest reviews for a bistro or a nice restaurant I should say. Food was nothing special. I seriously could've made this at home and would've tasted a lot better. The calamari was good but not as fresh as it could be. didn't matter to me since i love calamari period. I ordered the pasta marr which I will say was my mistake for not asking if it was a creamy pasta or soup like but I just couldn't believe how horrible it was. It was like a Phó soup gone terribly wrong! I then had it switched out for the 510 penne which was A LOT better. It was good but chicken was on the dry side. My husband ordered the chicken Marsala and wasn't that great either. Also ordered the cucumber martini-that was ok. Not as refreshing as they claimed it was. Our waitress was very nice and helpful and so was the gentleman I had asked to switch out my food. The only problem was that I did catch our waitress checking out my husband multiple times to the point he was a bit uncomfortable....not very professional. Besides that their customer service was great but I will not be coming back whenever we are in town again. read more

Not a bad spot! They have outdoor seating which is nice...Every item that we got was pretty damm good...They have happy hour and their appetizers are also on happy hour. They have a great selection of beers. They also have wine by the glass...Nice lil spot even though one of my coworkers got harassed by a crazy lady asking for a dollar when she came around the gates and bothered us...Hahaha!!! I missed all the action while I was checking out their restroom facilities...In any case, I'd return as the food was decent...Service wasn't too great and it wasn't like they were busy...They just didn't have hardly anyone working...The waitress was also our bartender and we had to go in and get our own menus...Not a big deal, but just thought I'd put it out there so folks know... read more

We were horribly disappointed and will not be back. The new waitress who knew nothing can be forgiven, the chewy penne was tedious at best. Everyone raved about the mac and cheese, it had an interesting taste, but mine is far better, and not chewy. Again, penne was used in this dish as well. The atmosphere is excellent for a date, but after this experience, I will not take our out of town guests there. It appears to be great class, and falls terribly short in the food deliverance, despite an excellent looking menu. I think the penne is used for everything, and considering the average clientele age and the possibility of dentures, they might want to cook that a tad longer. Dishes were served one at a time. My grandson's PBJ was delivered on half inch thick sour dough bread. Our beef stroganoffs were next, the dollop of sour cream was a bummer, the al dente penne was enough to make me give up on the meal. Jena's flank steak with gorgonzola and carmelized onions, but I think carmelized means cooked for a while, her face told me she was not happy. In other words, the food received a huge negative. A whopping $92 for terrible food. Ridiculous. There have been countless establishments in this location, none of them remain for good reason, I fear Five Ten is simply one more. read more

Some friends and I ate here last weekend and were beyond disappointed. When we sat down the table cloth was dirty. One guest was served a cocktail that had to be returned, another was served a dish that was completely disgusting. They had to return the dish and order another, I was shocked when I learned that their meal was not comped, in fact they were charged for the more expensive replacement dish. I ordered the vegetarian penne, which was edible, buy no better than a frozen dinner. They don't seem to have any method of quality control in place, otherwise some of these dishes never would have been served. Another thing to look out for is inconsistent pricing, 3 of our party ordered the same dish and each were charged a different price. I don't plan on ever returning, and if you're considering trying it out, I recommend saving your money. read more

We went here last night on a whim, as we were driving back to Stockton from Fresno. We did not know much about the menu, or the style of place it was. I had the chicken penne with a garlic cream sauce, tomatoes, and basil. It was pretty good, and the pasta was a little too al dente. I also had a cup of the French Onion soup which was scorching hot, but had a nice flavor. Our service was attentive, and the food was good, I just wasn't incredibly impressed with it, or the décor of the establishment. read more

The atmosphere is great. The inside is so clean and modern and the patio outside has plenty of seating and it's next to a mini park and a water fountain. The waitress was very nice and considerate. The reason I can't justify higher than a 3 star is because the food. I spent about 15 bucks after tax and am still hungry. I got a sample size bowl of soup de jour which tasted great I just wish I had more of it. And my salad was in such a small bowl I couldn't mix it and it kept falling in my soup because it was over flowing. This meal was worth 8-10 dollars max but really the portions should just be bigger. I did the 510 special which she said was smaller portions and she wasn't kidding. I probably should have ordered a standard entree and then maybe would have left satisfied and full. read more

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Love the ahi tuna salad! Their club is amazing too, and you can't go wrong with their burgers!!! My 6 year old LOVES their Mac n cheese with fries!!! Definitely our go to when treating out of town guests! read more

Good restaurant and extremely reasonably priced. I was a bit shocked to see the filet mignon priced at $19 but then saw the small portion size that they serve. Nevertheless, it was an excellent steak and the service was great. I look forward to go back soon read more

Great Service great food prompt on all orders!!! Will be coming back soon thank you 510 staff!!!!

Food was below average- I had the filet, ordered it medium, came out well. Plate presentation not impressive- service was slow, but to be fair to the server, she was the only one on the floor. Won't be back read more

MUCH better this time around! We went on Saturday night for a company Christmas party, and the food was excellent. Our original plan was to go to the newly re-opened Reneiro's, but the boss decided to change after some not-so-great service there. I was not looking forward to the change, since my last visit was so underwhelming. This time everything was right on point: food, staff, and wine. I had the mushroom bisque again, which was just as delicious as I remembered. I recommended it to the table, and those who got it agreed it was phenomenal. My chicken marsala was cooked perfectly, and the side of penne alfredo was scrumptious. Everyone who had the 510 pasta loved it, and there were no problems with any of the steaks. The appetizers were outstanding, especially the calamari and chicken skewers. The bruschetta was a little underwhelming, but how amazing can toast and tomatoes be compared to fried calamari? I did love that they used a tiny piece of mozzarella on top w/ a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. The only uneven portion was the desserts. My creme brulee was not fully set, the cheesecake still had an unthawed taste, and the chocolate cake was very hard after being in the fridge. However, the brownie sundae continued to be the belle of the ball. As a former waitress, I had an eagle-eye view of the kitchen and I was impressed by the gentleman expediting the orders and organizing the staff. One major change I noticed was the plates being warmed in the salamander before plating, which kept my penne piping hot through the entire meal. I can't wait for my next visit! read more

Very good food but the Service was really poor. It took us great deal of chasing to get our bill so we could hit the road

WoW! what a fantastic job they did to the interior of the restaurant. We went for dinner. My steak was done to perfection and the service was exceptional. I was pleasantly surprised with the side bar. I remember the days of Chianti's and they made that section back to a full service bar with sofas and a couple of TV's; looking forward to going back and trying their lunch menu. read more

Great great great food, service and atmosphere. Had the mushroom bisque and fish and chips. My new favorite Merced restaurant!

Not good, folks..I took a friend here on his recommendation. We started with the brushetta. It wasn't bad but certainly not good. Just okay. We both ordered a glass of wine-they were around $12. Mine Chardonnay was not good. Not sure on my friends. I was leaning toward a pasta dish and our server recommended the penne pasta with tomatoes. Awful. The pasta was overcooked and it was COVERED in thick tomato sauce. It also tasted like the cook had dumped a tablespoon of crushed garlic from a jar in it. The glass of red I had with pasta was bad. It tasted like it had been open for a few days and not sprayed or preserved properly. My friend had the ribeye. He said it was pretty good but it was awfully thing for a ribeye. I won't be back here..Oh, and the server charged us fro the wrong meal, then had try to void it and then charge my card again..She was nice but a little "over her skis." read more

The service was excellent! Our server was polite and very accommodating. She checked on us often and genuinely wanted to hear our opinions...she knew it was our first time there. One of the owners even stopped by our table to find out what we thought. The restaurant's ambiance was simple, but beautiful. (I must note that the lighting above our table was annoying. My husband said it gave him a headache. I think it was too high, so when seated in the wrong spot, it was shining right into your eyes) I wouldn't recommend the fruit tea. It was just not too tasty in my opinion. The Caesar Salad was DELIGHTFUL though, as were the desserts...the cheesecake and the brownie with ice cream! QUITE DELICIOUS! The price for the quality was appropriate as well. :) We will definitely go again! :D read more

The server was very helpful and friendly. 4 of us went. It took about 30 minutes to get our food and equally as long to get the drinks we ordered. They said the bar was really busy but I still don't think it should've taken that long to get 3 drinks. The restaurant wasn't busy at all so I'm not sure why that took so long. The two that got steaks really enjoyed their meals. However, the meat for one was supposed to be medium and what he got was well done. The other wanted well done so he was fine with how his was cooked. The other two of us got the burger. The meat was again cooked way past what we asked. It was also very dry. The fries were good though.. All in all, I would not go back, especially when you compare the food quality versus the prices. This is my only experience here though so maybe this was just an off day. read more

Attentive staff, i oredered the filet mignon with bacon rare and she noticed they overed cooked it before it was brought out.she let me know, and i just had a bit longer wait. But the filet mignon was worth the wait. It just kind of sucked because my husband finished his meal by the time mine came out. He loved his hamburger though, i stole some of his fries and perfectly salted. They were also out of the chocolate cake for the fudge sundae. I ordered the rasperry truffles instead and vveerryyy sweet. Overall i probably won't be back despite my filet mignon being so good. Very pricey and too many problems with the things i ordered. read more

Slow slow slow service. Sunday afternoon and the place is empty. Ordered 25 minutes ago and still no food. Waiter has disappeared. Did I mention we are pretty much the only customers and the service is slow read more

Nice atmosphere and service was good. Variety of entrees and appetizers. New owners have shown some progress over the last month. Great location. read more

Service was good. Very friendly. Food was terrible! Drinks mediocre at best. We ordered just an appetizer to start. Got the chicken skewers. The chicken was a weird gummy texture. Had a fishy smell with it. I almost gagged just trying to get down my first bite. We didn't even venture into the entrees. So they get 2 stars for service. But -3 stars for food and drink. Way to expensive for such a below average experience. Will not be going back. read more

If you like things a little on the snazzy side, wrap that necktie around itself again for a full-Windsor knot and head down to the Five Ten Bistro. French class & style meet continental tradition & comfort at this chic bistro that os best enjoyed on a warm summer evening al fresco. Their extensive wine cellar and the largest selection of fine spirits & liqueurs in town are almost enough entertainment by themselves, but the delectable desserts for after a scrumptious, well-portioned meal are truly to die for. The only downside are the prices of both food & beverage alike; just a friendly warning. Though, I urge you not to let the budget issue from stopping you from checking out the Five Ten Bistro! read more

This was my first and last time I'm coming here. Ruined me and my boyfriends date, due to the fact I'm so embarrassed and upset. Horribly rude people, never coming here again. Their salt shaker bottom fell out and dumped salt all over my plate when I got it and they had the nerve to say "well it's not technically our fault", and when they brought another replacement out the other guy, who acted like the owner, made name calling remarks such as "oh are you the salt girl"? I work in the food industry as well as nursing and this was completely rude and improper customer service. No people skills at all. They made me feel not only embarrassed but that it was my fault for an accident for their crap not being secure. read more

Had the meatball sliders. Wife had the fish and chips. She liked the fish. I thought the sliders were boring and lacking flavor. Way overpriced. I see good reviews so might give another try. read more

Jerry G The food was over priced ( the service was great ) but the menu online need to be updated. The soup and salad was not included at the restaurant. $17.00 for fish and chips (chips were just French fries ) is a bit much. Again the service was great read more

Can't speak about the food much only tried a few appetizers which were great but when you need a place to go sit and have a few drinks after a long day this is the place to go! The bartenders and owners are always great company and provide fantastic service. read more

I went here yesterday and walked out of Five Ten Bistro saying "yuk" the food was horrible. Ordered the bruschetta as an appetizer. I love bruschetta and it tasted awful. The bread and tomatoes were not fresh. Fresh tomatoes on bruschetta make a big difference. Actually fresh food makes a big difference. I don't know what kind of seasoning the cook sprinkled ontop of the bruschetta but whatever was sprinkled gave the bruschetta an awful taste. I love bruschetta and I did not have another piece. This was a sign my meal probably was not going to be any better. But keeping an open mind since this was my first visit to this restaurant I waited for my salmon with dill sauce, wild rice and vegetables. This was not better. Just overall greasy and tasteless. The salmon and vegetables were swimming in oil and the dill sauce was to strong and ran over the rice polluting it's flavor. Overall meal did not taste good and I felt sick after. read more