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    Manderes

    4.4 (850 reviews)
    ModerateBars, American, Salad
    Closed 4:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    MANDERES ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Loud
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Pork sliders in the four ground and brewhouse fries behind them.
    Ron H.

    My wife and I glanced at the clock and realized we could make it to Manderes just in time for Happy Hour. We started off with an order (2) Pork Sliders and Brewhouse Fries. The slider was a bit too spicy (it's not THAT spicy) for my wife which meant more for me. The fries were done just the way I like them. The fries come with ketchup as well as cucumber wasabi ranch, which was just a little spicy. My wife stuck with the ketchup. We then decided to split an order of Korean barbecue beef. The meat was thinly sliced and deliciously marinated. The rice and the cucumber salad were very good and the stir fry vegetables were cooked perfectly with just the littlest bit of crunch left in them. Everything was delicious. Our server made sure that our drinks never got below half and our bill was promptly brought out as soon as the take-home box was delivered. The restaurant was very busy, but the staff was really hustling and we were in and out in an hour without feeling rushed. It is a brew house vibe and there were TVs tuned to hockey, NBA basketball and NFL Football. The crowd checked off every demographic. I loved that they were almost completely full, yet it was quiet enough to carry on a conversation. It's no wonder two different sets of friends said this is their go-to restaurant in Folsom.

    Calamari Strips
    Carrie K.

    Wow this is a hidden gem! All these years we lived in Folsom we never thought to try this place. After reading great reviews on Yelp we came for dinner! All these years reviews were spot on accurate! Great genuine customer service from servers who are obviously prideful to work here. Great food and definitely generous portions! We had the raved crab cakes which were amazing! Calamari was also crisp and delish. Entrees: Steak Kabob served with 3 skewers and chunky mash, omg sooo filling and steak was tender and veges grilled to perfection. Shrimp and scallops were decent size and super tasty! Steak salad was also very tasty, tender and filling! This place seemed to be patronized by regulars and not an empty table the whole time we were there. We arrived about 5:40 pm on a Saturday! Definitely cozy and busy at the same time. Great vibe! We will become regular patrons for sure!!

    Sean Y.

    Fantastic place! A friend brought me here for dinner. Quickly greeted and sat at the bar. Bartender was friendly and make suggestions and offered specials. Ordered the ribs, an order of wings, and fries. The patrons at the bar were super friendly and made the experience awesome as the vibes were there! The food came out and the portions were huge! The ribs were great, fall off the bone and sauced well! The wings were crunchy and battered well and the sauces paired well. The onion rings that came with the ribs were awesome! Do not order the fries. The fries are bad. Soggy and tasted like they sat out of the fryer for awhile... Overall the selection of beers, the awesome food, and the good vibes make this a fantastic place to have dinner or catch up.

    Pulled Pork Sliders with onion rings and coleslaw.
    Lachelle E.

    The food was amazing, the server was attentive and the bar back refilled my drink not skipping a beat. We ate during happy hour and my sliders filled me up for $11. There weren't too many people there is it was perfect. Great experience.

    Seafood, stuffed mushroom
    Rowan E.

    The locals in this area, love this place. It's highly ranked on both yelp and Google. If you want to be the dinner rush, I recommend coming around 5/ 5:30 pm. Because the place will get packed very quickly and for good reason. The servers were great, even though the food did take a little time to come out they were constantly checking in on us and recommending different food, options and drinks during our meal. When the food came, it was well worth the wait! If you go, make sure you get the crabcake it is one of the best crabcakes I have ever had and it's one of their top menu items! The restaurant is on the smaller side and it is tight pack with seating so when it gets busy, it gets loud but it's still a very intimate and cozy atmosphere to be in.

    What Manderes looks like outside.
    Kenneth K.

    We have been here a bazillion times. Most recently on a Saturday afternoon before the dinner crowd started. The waitresses & waiters & even the owner recognized us too. We usually come to meet up with our besties on this side of town. Their service is excellent you can count on that! They are very accommodating. Because we came before 4 PM we weren't able to order off the dinner menu but their salads here are so delicious. I usually have the steak salad with no bleu cheese. I don't eat my bread & usually hand it over to our friends. My wife's favorite here now is the Asian chicken salad with chicken thighs. It's so tasty & she asked for dressing on the side which was perfect she said. She did however want more dressing & got it! We also love their calamari, shrimp lettuce wraps, Mongolian pork chop, Korean beef & crab cakes. By looking at my pics you can see we have been here on numerous occasions & we live in Elk Grove not in Folsom. So we have ventured out quite a ways across town to eat here yet it's so worth it! Their ambiance is very neighborly sportsman like yet casual! A very comfortable & consistent place to have an excellent meal! See you soon Manderes!

    Jasmit D.

    Came here for lunch. Party of 2! We came around 12ish and there was only a handful of us in here. So we were seated right away. If you are looking for a cute Aesthetic or fancy place, this is not it. But! if you are looking for a chill, casual, yummy food, good vibes type of place, then, this is it! Our customer service was great. I ordered the fettuccine alfredo and it was delicious! it was like more white sauce spaghetti rather then fettuccini i should say. but it was one of my favorite pasta dishes I have ever had. defiantly reccomend and I would go again!

    Crab cakes and French Brew House Fries
    Lisa M.

    I have a wonderful birthday meal at Manderes. It was packed (and quite small inside) however we were happy to get a seat on a Friday afternoon. I was celebrating my birthday with my Mom who is recovering from surgery so this was extra special. Like everywhere prices have gone up but no shrinkflation here! I got the steak salad and subbed salmon and as you can tell, they gave me a sizeable portion of salmon! My Mom loved her crab cakes and had to bring one home. Thank you!

    Steak salad- delicious.

    We were going out for my Birthday and I couldn't really find a place I wanted to go to until I saw Menderes on Yelp. It is in a strip mall. Easy parking out front. It was a Wednesday night and the restaurant and bar area was very full but they seated us right away. I asked for a beer recommendation and loved it! There were three of us and we ordered the steak salad (delicious), the squash raviolis (delicious) and the jambalaya special (delicious). The servers were so nice and they all worked so well together that I thought maybe they were two couples that were owners together but when I asked one of them they said, "no they just enjoy their work and are like family." It shows!!!! We will definitely return here.

    Angus Burger & Pesto Risotto with Salmon
    Jan S.

    A friend recommended this place to me and my partner since we're new to the area. I thought this was a small sports bar walking in with bar food and I was pleasantly surprised. The food is bomb. THE WINGS. Seriously so good, they're huge and cooked so well. We mixed the BBQ and medium spice together and I've craved it a lot since lol. My partner had the burger and I got the salmon and pesto risotto. The salmon was a little dry for my liking but the risotto when eaten with the balsamic is sooo good. Our server was very sweet and attentive, I definitely see us being regulars.

    Rosemary and garlic ribeye
    Shelly H.

    I've loved this restaurant for over 20 years so this review is long over due. Last night I had the rosemary and garlic ribeye special with mixed vegetables and red mashed potatoes. It was delicious! My mom had the pork chop and my dad had the ahi tuna with risotto. Everyone was in love with their meal and as always, no complaints. The food always comes out full of flavor and cooked to perfection. We also shared a wedge salad and the chili. Probably the best restaurant chili I have ever had. We ordered 3 bowls to go for Super Bowl Sunday. Angie was our server and she went above and beyond ensuring we were satisfied with our wine choices and was very tentative as well as charming. I always look forward to stopping in every time I'm home visiting! Of course we will be back!

    Steak Risotto
    Nicholas B.

    Well, we are still frequenting Manderes whenever we can make it out to the area, and I'm honestly perplexed how a restaurant can remain so consistent with both service and their dishes. We regularly order the steak risotto, and it's amazing each and every time, without fail. Even the kiddos enjoy the food here and they can be pretty picky with anything that isn't fast food. We got to chat briefly with the owner one of the last times we were there, he was friendly and down to earth. Will likely be back within the next few weeks.

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    The best food and service! The only issue is that the restaurant is a bit small, but the food is exceptional!

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    Highly recommend! Amazing food and service. Beer and wine is a good selection. Perfect place to relax!

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    Great food, ambiance and service. Owner is always friendly and welcoming. Great tap choices.

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    Good food good location nice ambience clean. Just wish they had a full bar thumbs up.

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    Great food! The ribs are outstanding and their chocolate cake is to die for. It's a little noisy but the food and service makes up for that.

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    Risotto!!!!! All of them! We have never had anything but excellent service and food from Manderas! One of favorites in Folsom.

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    Ask the Community - Manderes

    I saw a picture of bacon wrapped filet mignon but I could not find it in the menu?

    They are an occasional special on Friday or Saturday nights. I don't think they are filet mignon but they are some very tender and tasty cuts.

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    My husband and I were recommended this place by a friend who said it has the best tacos he's had…read moresince living in SoCal, and we absolutely agree. The food is SO good with everything made in-house and a clear passion is there with the quality and flavors. My husband had the "roadkill" burrito (pork belly with cheese and other yummy stuff) and I had the pork belly, Nashville hot, and quesabirria tacos along with their dulce de leche churros and vanilla bean gelato. Oh, and you start out with chips and 4 types of really good salsa. It was hard to pick out favorites, but we decided the peanut chipotle and roasted carrot habanero were goated; the other two were also also excellent, but can't help favorites. I'm terribly full and happy and can't wait to go back. The service was excellent, also. Presuming the name on the receipt was for the main person who chatted with us, Erik was funny and ended up being helpful with a side passion my husband's tackling (middle aged men and their love of smoking meat, amirite?). Jokes aside, everyone who works there was super chill and clearly stands by the food they serve. Thought it's not exactly SoCal, I grew up with Mexican friends in Bakersfield, all being either first-gen Americans or immigrants themselves, and had some of the best food ever while attending quinces or house parties, and it's been a long time since I've had deliciously authentic food like this. Also, totally unrelated to food but I like their bathroom setup. Their entire interior was super clean and cozy, but I appreciate when places don't have the odd typical American stalls where you can make eye contact through the gaps in the doors.

    Came here for lunch on a Saturday. Good crowd. Love the vibe in those place. Has more room than the…read moreRoseville location so it felt more comfortable to me. The chips and salsa variety was pretty good, I liked the spiciest one and the verde is good too. The others were ok. I ordered a Shrimp Mazatlan taco and I really enjoyed this one. Cheesy and had a good flavor, I could eat half a dozen if no one was watching. The spicy shrimp taco was pretty close second. Different type of flavor but I enjoy shrimp tacos so I like this one as well. But the Mazatlan is hands down better. The Nashville hot chicken taco wasn't my favorite. I think I was expecting something different. It's not bad at all, it's just not for me. The tortilla were great though. I'm usually a flour tortilla person but the tortillas they make here are great. Side note the bathroom confused me for a second, I felt like I walked into the womens bathroom and panicked until I realized it was co-ed style. Yeah confused me. lol.

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    4.2
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    My friend took me to a few events here (in bar area)we loved their appetizers!My mom wanted to…read moretreat us to a nice dinner so decided on Back Bistro. We decided to skip Yard House and that was a wise choice.(If you want better quality food just go to Back Bistro!) We had Beef short ribs,Steak blue cheese salad,Cobb salad and Truffle Mac n Cheese entrees. For dessert we had toffee sticky pudding,burlee and chocolate pot de crème. It was just amazing!Great service too !

    Had a nice dinner with my bestie here today... the restaurant is beautiful! We opted to sit outside…read morebecause it was such a nice day .. the outside seating area was cute.. we shared our appetizers .. the steak & potato and fish & rice plates .. the steak and potatoe was delicious! Steak was made well done though when we asked medium well .. the potatoes were soft and yummy. The fish & rice was great! A fried ball of flavored rice topped with a thick cut of seared tuna with some I believe unagi and spicy mayo sauce.. it went well together! I loved it! My main dish was the braised short ribs .. it was so tender you did not need to cut it with a knife! 2 thumbs up! My friend's main dish was the seasonal pasta add shrimp... I didn't try it but it looked delicious Our server was great! He was attentive and made sure to come by to refill and ask if we needed anything ever so often. Perfect place for a nice sit down and chat and enjoy some delicious food

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    Artichoke appetizer was amazing
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    Family-owned & operated
    Takes reservations

    great food our waiter was great a nice anniversary dinner. No wait for our table , good cocktails…read more vey easy to make a reservation on line for the day and time you request.

    When my wife and I walked into this restaurant first thing we noticed right off the bat, was the…read moreatmosphere and the decorations. We were then greeted by an amazing Hostess who then asked how many and where would we like to sit. We said that it was 2 and that we wanted a Table or a Half Table / Half Booth. We sat down and then we waited about 2 or 3 minutes and then our waitress came over and asked what we wanted to drink. Being that the place had Pepsi products we asked for Pepsi and then a little bit time afterwards we got our drinks as we continued looking over the menu. After a few minutes we ordered our Entrees we got our Wedge Salads and let me tell you that our Wedge salads were delicious. It wasn't long after that our entrees came but let me tell you the Wedge Salads were delicious especially after we asked for extra Blue Cheese dressing. Being that my wife ordered the Wagyu Teriyaki Sirloin w/Mushrooms and I ordered a Mushroom Burger we then waited a couple of minutes after for our food to get cooked and come out. The whole time our waitress was very attentive and kept asking if there was anything we needed or if she could refill our drinks. About 5 to 10 minutes later our food arrived and not only was my Hamburger hot, but my wifes Wagyu Teriyaki Steak was delicious as well. I know I tried a piece of it while I cut it for her, being that she is left handed. Overall everything was absolutely delicious and being first timers at this restaurant we thoroughly enjoyed our food, the service and the experience we had while eating here. Thank you Land Ocean for giving 2 first time customers a beautiful experience. Knowing that Wagyu beef is by far top grade meat, I'll be back to eat some myself. After taking a bite out of her steak, the meat just literally melted in your mouth. I cant just give this place a 5 I'd give it a 10 being that everything was wonderful.

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    3.4
    (123 reviews)
    3.2 mi
    $$

    So my wife and I decided to venture out and try something new instead of Door Dashing our food. So…read morewe drove to E Bidwell to try something new and we are so glad we did. The reason why I am giving this place a 5 Star is because from the time we walked into the Business until we left, its been a very great experience. We walked in and we were very warmly greeted and then we were then taken to our table where we sat down and from the time we sat down the ambiance was very nice and the decorations inside were just as beautiful. So after 5 minutes we got waited on and we were asked on what drinks we wanted and my wife and I ordered a Dr Pepper. Being that there was so much on the menu to order we kept asking our Waiter to please keep checking on us because we werent 100% sure as to what we wanted. Well after about 10 minutes we finally realized that we knew what we wanted to eat. We first started off with Appetizers and we ordered the Mushroom Bomb and Crab Wonton's. We put that order in and then about 5 minutes later the waiter came back and aksed what we wanted to eat. We both decided on getting the California Roll and The Rookie Sushi Roll. We both began talking and just enjoying the environment and let me tell you I have seen Restaurant Employees work as a team but the people at this place were completely in unison every time. You could tell that they all had camaraderie amongst them because they interacted very well with each other. The 2 people that I want to recognize because they both took great care of us was Seven and Bella. When Seven was off taking care of other guests, Bella would be right there working side by side making sure that the guests in their section were taken care of. The California Roll came out and so did The Rookie and let me tell you when I eat Sushi, I have to have my Soy Sauce and my Chopsticks, thats the only way to eat that. The California Roll was absolutely delicious and for the first time ever eating a Teriyaki Chicken Sushi Roll, was delicious as well. From the beginning to the end everything was wonderful. I'm so excited about this place that I am going to bring my "Lunch Group" here the next time we meet so they can enjoy Bento Box just as much as my wife and I did.

    Came in on the Fourth of July, so it was nice and quiet with no wait. The service was friendly and…read moreattentive from the moment we walked in. We ordered the Korean short ribs bento box, Alba a specialty sushi roll, and the Spicy garlic edamame. Everything came out fresh and beautifully presented. The short ribs were tender and flavorful, the sushi roll was delicious with just the right amount of sauce, also had a kick to it and the spicy garlic edamame had so much flavor. we couldn't stop eating it. The restaurant was clean, the atmosphere was relaxing, and it made for a great lunch. We'll definitely be back to try more of the menu! They also have a full bar and plenty of TVs throughout the restaurant, making it a great spot to grab a meal while watching the FIFA World Cup or any other game.

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    4.4
    (548 reviews)
    5.0 mi
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    Happy hour specials
    Takes reservations

    Stopped in with a colleague during a business trip to the area based entirely on the fact that it…read morewas close to my hotel, appeared to have some decent looking BBQ and burger choices on the menu, and I could smell the smokey goodness from the parking lot. But how could I know that experience (and the service!! OMG the service!!!) was going to be so outstanding, that I would come back again the next evening to eat again?? The first night it was happy hour, with a spicy jalapeño mule, buffalo cauliflower, smoked Brussel sprouts, and a couple of beers. But the service was so attentive (almost too attentive) that we felt like we had to watch for gaps so we could take a bite or a sip in between folks checking in to see if we needed more food, more refills, or just a friendly hello! The next night was burgers, and brews, and bloody Marys - and again, the most amazing thoughtful, interactive and attentive service I have ever seen! And being a business owner, I can tell you that it's not enough to have a beautiful setting on the river with great views and a decent menu. Having servers, managers, bartenders (hell even the bussers had smiles and were polite and friendly) absolutely seals the deal. I really have no reason to go back to to El Dorado Hills in the near future other than work, but because of this single restaurant experience, I can tell you I am trying to find more reasons to return!

    Popped in for a quick bite and a martini. Our waitress was kind, responsive, and by GOD did she…read moremake a perfect martini for me! We also ordered the shrimp appetizer, it was absolutely delicious but quite small. The taste was 10/10, perfect spice level and the wonton crisps were perfectly crispy and fresh without being greasy at all. The lettuce portion is covered in a dressing that creates an added layer to the dish. I love the atmosphere of South Fork, it's dim, romantic, and somehow perfect for a girls (or boys) night out. They do have sports quietly playing on the tvs. There's always a little room to wiggle in at the bar. Will absolutely be back!

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    Belly Barbecue

    Belly Barbecue

    4.8
    (349 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$

    I don't hand out 5-star reviews often, but Belly Barbecue has earned every single one…read more From the moment you walk in, you can tell this place is something special. The owner is an incredibly kind, genuine man from Atlanta who brought authentic Southern barbecue to Folsom, and it shows in every bite. This isn't just another barbecue restaurant; it's the real deal. The beef ribs are my absolute favorite. They're perfectly smoked, incredibly tender, and packed with flavor. Honestly, I've tried just about everything on the menu, and I have yet to find anything that wasn't amazing. Belly Barbecue is in a league of its own, and there's simply nothing else like it anywhere around here. The only downside to Belly Barbecue being so amazing, they run out of food! But that's what happens when you make barbecue this good; people line up for it. My advice: get there early, because once they sell out, they're done for the day. If you appreciate authentic Southern barbecue made with pride and passion, Belly Barbecue is an absolute must-try. I can't recommend it highly enough!

    Came here on a Sunday morning around 10:50 a.m. without knowing much about the place. There was…read morealready a line out front, but it moved pretty quickly. A buddy and I split a tray with brisket, turkey, and pork ribs, plus grits, mac and cheese, and banana pudding. The turkey was good. It may not be anyone's first choice at a barbecue joint, but if a place knows what it's doing, the turkey should still be solid, and it was. The pork ribs had great flavor with perfect tenderness and just the right amount of bite. The brisket was the star of the meal. It had an excellent bark and reminded me of some of the best brisket I've had in Texas: simple salt and pepper seasoning done right. I also got my wife a beef rib and a side of collard greens to go. The customer service was outstanding. Everyone was friendly, accommodating, and made the experience even better. I'll definitely be back. I also liked how the owner stayed in the front and engaged with every customer. Definitely a family feel coming here.

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