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    The Mainzer

    4.0 (390 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
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    Casual
    Touristy

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    So much happening in this building
    Ramina C.

    If you are into art deco and early 1900s era this is the place to see. Pictures won't do it justice because there is so much detail and history that it can't be captured by a simple camera. We stopped by for dinner and their beer wall. After we finished a beautiful waitress took us in a tour of the building. I was so happy to be in a place that had been kept with its original decor. The space is a perfect place to have a party and just soak in the vibe and decor.

    Central Valley Caesar -- this is probably the best thing on the menu in my opinion

    Service is usually poor, but food and drinks are mostly good. Been here several times, including for World Cup watch parties, and having the large screen for viewing is super cool. Watch parties were all pretty understaffed for what was being advertised on flyers and so the service was horrible, but they did the best they could considering it was so busy so I don't blame them. Unfortunately, even during non event days, service is still pretty slow.

    Royale with cheese
    Christopher V.

    Came on a Saturday for a bunch event including house music. The overall vibes were chill and the djs were doing a great job. The service was also excellent, it was pretty full and the server still kept checking in on us. The burger was nothing special, but it was really solid. Adding the fried eggs helped take it over the top though.

    Turkey, bacon, avocado sandwich
    Mr A.

    Second review of the Mainzer. My family and I went around 11 am or so. The service was exceptional as always and the food well the pictures speak for themselves. The place was clean from tables, chairs, and utensils. The only thing that I noticed is the bottle of Chalula was empty. The good news is that it won't stop us and it shouldn't stop you from going. A family of five $115. Not bad.

    Fernando S.

    Definitely a great spot to eat! This is a pretty hidden place. Even though it stand out in downtown but the fact that it has like a movie theater and a little section to play games and a stage and than a restaurant on the side! Great place to chill and get a bite and enjoy the vibe. Very clean and impressive bathrooms too.

    Breakfast tacos
    Heather M.

    Great place for brunch or just fun!! Enjoyed the breakfast tacos- chorizo and scrambled egg on homemade tortillas served with hashbrowns! Yum!

    Lunch menu 6/7/2025
    Rob M.

    My rating is based on the take out order we called in while at the tap room across the street. We got pizza, wings, tacos, and two sandwiches (spicy chicken and pulled pork) and they were all great. The hostess was very accommodating in filling our order.

    Susie L.

    Drinks were good. Food was okay and overpriced. Nice environment and vibe. Service is on the slower side -- one person working. Overall, it was decent.

    Fun times
    Jennifer V.

    I came here for a comedy show with my hubby and my brother and other half :,) it was the funniest show and the food was delicious! The service was so nice and welcoming and the ambiance was great! I definitely recommend this spot for a good laugh and night out :)

    2 meals instead of the 3 we ordered cause they were out of something.  Don't bring out 2 meals without the 3rd.
    Mary L.

    So we order 3 meals for us. It's a bit of a wait for our food, no biggie, it's Easter. But don't bring out 2 meals & tell us you're out of plantain waffle mix and ask my niece if she wants something else. Now she has to watch us eat and wait for her food order again.. SMH...I was beyond pissed. The kitchen should've communicated with the server right away so he could let us know the problem. This is my first & last visit to this place. They've left a sour taste in my mouth. Uodate: Maria V..we were not told about you being out of mix before they brought out the rest of our orders. While the cook was making the other meals, we should have been notified right away so a different order could have been placed & ALL of our plates brought out at once. That was my biggest thing. When the cook received the order & knew about being out of mix...why didn't they ask the server to inform us sooner??

    Dez A.

    We came in to try the new menu. My ultimate favorite was the deep pried pickles. They changed them to panko pickles. I did enjoy the panko, and the pickles were more crispier. Unfortunately, they no longer have the same dipping sauce for the pickles and eating it with ranch was just plain. I miss the old dipping sauce. I tried the Ruben which was absolutely delicious. The pastrami was lean and there was the perfect amount of sauce and sauerkraut. The rye bread was delicious. I did upgrade to a salad for an additional price and it was worth it. Fresh ingredients. They did remove my go to chicken salad. I don't know if I will go as often without my favorite salad. As always the service was WONDERFUL. Always a smile and our server ( bartender) did go check on the bread ingredients for us. My husband has an allergy and she checked in the ingredients for us first. I love that willingness to take that extra step.

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    Worst service I have ever experienced. Also can not seem to get a drink 30+ mins after sitting.

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    The fries were delicious. They are open late and take reservations. The slaw was delicious. The fish was just ok. Waitress was great.

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    Ask the Community - The Mainzer

    Mimosas are on the breakfast menu?

    Hope they are! Woooo

    Do you serve non-alcoholic beer?

    Yes

    Does this place have outdoor seating?

    Yes, they did have a few tables that you bring your food out to. This was a few months ago, so you might want to call and confirm.

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    Stayed at El Capitan Hotel and walked to this place as this is the only place that is open late around here.

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    Scott's Diner in Merced is always a win, and today was no exception. We were on our way to a hike…read morein Mariposa and wanted a Mexican breakfast that would actually power us through the trail--Scott's delivered in every way. We asked if they could do a special order: a burrito deconstructed, with over-easy eggs and the tortillas on the side. They were totally accommodating, and it was exactly what I was craving--fresh, filling, and seriously delicious. I went for the blueberry pancakes, and wow: they were enormous, fluffy, packed with real blueberries, and basically the perfect pre-hike fuel. And the coffee? Amazing, as always. I meant to take a picture of my food, but honestly I accidentally didn't--because everything looked so good that I dug in immediately. And even without the photo evidence, the presentation and plating were incredible, just like they always are. This place has my heart. I'd give it a hundred stars if I could--highly, highly recommend.

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    Celebrating my birthday. We decided to give Rainbird a try. From the valet parking, the hostess and…read morewait staff were all friendly and seemed happy to help. For starters we had the pork belly app with bread and honey ricotta spread. Both were amazing! Best pork belly we have ever had. Then I had the scallops and my child had duck confit! We were trading bites and with our plates half cleared, we realized we never got a photo. I had lemon tiramasu and they had Strawberry shortcake. Great flavor! There was also a double bourbon and a latte in there somewhere. I wanted to try everything on the menu and should have had some wine. There will have to be a next time, and another next time. The dining room was modern and clean. The experience was great and glad that Merced finally has fine dining.

    We chose Rainbird for our Galentine's celebration on Sunday, 2-15-26. We had reservations at 12:30…read morepm. We were met by the greeter who proceeded to tell us to wait to be seated. The restaurant was not very busy and it took almost 20 mins just to be seated at our table. We then took our place at the table and we waited another 10-15 mins for someone to wait on us. We kindly flagged the young male server there and asked him if he could get our server to assist us. The young female server finally came out to assist us - she was not very welcoming but proceeded to take our drink order. It took almost 15 minutes to get our mimosas and water. She did not greet us, inquiry if it was our first time there or gave us suggestions on the menu. She then proceeded to take our order which took a while to get our food. The plus - everyone enjoyed our meals from the way they were prepared to the ingredients. No one ever came to our table and gave us any water nor did they ask for a refill on our drinks. During this time I peeked around the corner and saw staff just sitting in the back talking to one another. I tried to keep the experience positive for my group of friends but they were also growing concerned about the lack of hospitality. The lunch schedule was only until 2 pm but because of Rainbird's delay in seating us, taking our drink orders as well as the slight delay we felt we were now being rushed to finish our lunch, I also wanted to celebrate our friend's birthday and I brought a cake - the server proceeded to tell me it would be a $5 charge per person if I cut the cake there. She did offer to bring a complimentary dessert for our guest of honor. In my opinion, due to the service we were not receiving the cake fee should have been at least discounted or offset due to the lackluster enthusiasm and service. As we were trying to finish our lunch and take pictures at this beautiful establishment we could see the "side eyes" of staff rushing to get us out the door. I am a firm believer of supporting small businesses in Merced since I was born and raised there and let's face it - Merced has very limited fine dining and we wanted to do something nice for us. In order for small businesses to thrive in this town they need our consumerism to stay in business. As I read from all the exemplary reviews on this platform we unfortunately had a very bad experience with this lovely establishment. A group of us came from Madera so that we could meet our gals from Merced as a middle location. Needless to say we were very disappointed with the service as well as the treatment we received from Rainbird. Next year we will choose another location for our next gathering. Please do better Rainbird.

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    I read that this restaurant had bad food grade last year and fail inspection. The recent reviews…read moremade me decide to give it a try since it also said they had passed their inspection this year and meet the qualifications to operate. First definitely a lot of choices for burgers and side choices too, my eyes were all over the place and took a while to finally make up My mind. Customer service wasn't bad. I like the out door tables and the cozy indoor for dine in. Looks clean for how to place looks. It's definitely located in a getto area can't even enjoy the meal outside when you got a group of people in the parking lot blasting music and being obnoxious. Either than that for being in the getto area the food is pretty good and has a good taste quality as well. My food tastes fresh and didn't taste like it's been sitting there for a while. So definitely recommend to give it a try. Bathroom is hidden too and looks decently cleaned.

    We decided to get the double cheeseburger, no fries, a vanilla and chocolate swirl ice cream cone…read moreto share. Wow, the burger was absolutely delicious, fresh tasting, yes, my guy and I shared it. I would prefer their burger than inn-n-out. The guy was friendly and gave us excellent customer service. We shared the ice cream cone, man, it was nice and creamy. You can sit inside or outside. It does have an outside overhang from the sun or if it was raining and tables. I need to go back and try their other food on the menu. I would recommend my family and friends to try their food.

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    We were pleasantly surprised at the quality of the food and service at Bella Luna. My wife and I…read moreare light eaters and enjoy sharing. We started off with the steamed mussels which were excellent - large meaty mussels in a roasted tomato garlic broth. The broth was so good we both spooned it down long after the mussels were gone. This was followed by the beet salad which was the classic pairing of bitter arugula with the sweet beets. The crab and lobster ravioli as our main course didn't disappoint - lots of sweet crab and lobster meat stuffed into each ravioli, all draped with a creamy rich sauce. We topped off our meal with another classic - crunchy cannoli fingers. Mmm, good! Our friendly server gave us excellent wine service and food suggestions. The back dining room was cheerfully noisy and gave off the vibe of eating at your Italian Grandmother's house. We had a great time, highly recommended.

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