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We had a wonderful dinner here. Omg! So we had the spinach dip as an appetizer then I had chicken pasta with the bread. The food was soooo good. I can definitely see why they are well known and busy. The staff are friendly and explained the most popular dishes. Because we told her it was my birthday weekend the sever even brought me out ice cream. The ambiance is good for dinner with friends or a date. Such a well know spot in town and hidden gem for those that do not live near. Will be back
Me and my wife came here for dinner. I was recommended this restaurant by a friend of mine. When we entered the restaurant we were greeted by staff. Staff were friendly and polite. We ordered the spinach artichoke dip with sourdough baguette. The appetizer was delicious and very flavorful. We also had fries with our appetizer. My wife had the chicken fettuccine and I had rigatoni bolognese. My wife loved her fettuccine. She said it was very delicious and flavorful. The rigatoni was delicious and very tasty. The ambiance is customer service friendly. A go to restaurant in Suisun valley.
My girl and her friends went to this place a few weeks ago and she said it was very good, so I wanted to go try it out. We had reservations just because it was mothers day and we knew it would be busy and it was. We got there a little early and sat down right away. The place has plenty of outside and inside seating. When we sat down a waiter came right away and asked if we wanted water and told us our waiter would be right with us. Our waiter came shortly after that and asked what we wanted to drink. We ordered a bottle a sparkling wine. We ordered the poutine fries to start. The bottle of sparkling came out right away. The poutine came out not to long after that. The short rib was tender and juicy, the fries were cooked perfect, the cheese on it was melted, but it needed some gravy and more cheese. The original Canadian poutine has the gravy on it and the cheese curds which are so delicious. If this had the gravy on it, it would be a 10 in my book because of the short ribs and the fries were perfect. For our entrees we ordered the short rib eggs benedict and the chicken & waffles. The food came out pretty quick which was nice. The short rib eggs benedict was cooked perfect. Of course the short ribs was tender, and the hollandaise sauce was nice. The chicken and waffles was cooked perfect, the flavor on both was nice, the chicken was tender and juicy. The must have brined the chicken in order for it to be so tender and juicy, if not, they did a great job either way. The waffles were also cooked perfect and they had some type of flavor to it that you didn't even need syrup. I observed the staff working and everyone was working together and bringing stuff and picking up from all the tables. Kudos to the whole staff. Our waiter was also great so good job to him as well. We were too stuffed for dessert so next time we shall try some. The 5 was close to getting it but the poutine just needed some gravy in my opinion.
Came by for dinner the other night and it was a decent experience. Mankas Grill is located in Fairfield...although there weren't too many businesses nearby. It was like going into the countryside after getting off the freeway. Parking is available in front of the restaurant or on the side of the road. Dining was available both indoors along with outdoors. Started off with the bruschetta and shrimp cocktail. The shrimp cocktail contained gigantic prawns with a tasty dipping sauce. For the mains, opted for a ribeye medium rare and it was tasty. The marbling was decent and the ribeye was cooked to a perfect medium rare. The side of mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables were decent. Service throughout the evening was decent by the waiter, whom did a great job in upselling as well as checking up on us throughout the evening.
What a cute spot! Parking can be a bit tight here so be prepared to possibly park on the main road! Service was attentive but they didn't get our appetizer out before our main meal. I got the prime rib sandwich and it was a huge portion but very delicious. Their truffle fries didn't really seem to have much truffle. The shining star? Their flourless chocolate cake with a scoop of ice cream that was so good!
Review #010 - 2026 I wonder why I never took the time to write a review for them since I have been here on multiple occasions and it is quite a drive away from home, so I must enjoy it that much! We normally come here to celebrate our anniversaries or birthdays & sometimes both occasions at the same time since we tend to have so many things to celebrate in life! I made reservations a couple of weeks ahead for a table for 6 at 7:30 PM on Saturday, May 2nd. However, when the day came, we were hoping to show up an hour early since one person in our party couldn't make it. Sadly, being that they were so busy, we still had to wait until 7:30 to get seated. We had three occasions to celebrate! Our 21st "1st date" anniversary, our daughter's successful piano recital and our son's girlfriend's 22nd birthday! My daughter and I always share the tomahawk and it is always made perfectly every time! My husband always orders his caesar salad and a ribeye as his meal, and he has never been disappointed. Our son always gets the lamb chop and his girlfriend decided on the filet mignon. We all got an order of truffle fries for an up charge since we don't really care for mash potatoes. Sadly, they were extremely greasy so none of us were able to finish one. We all should've gotten something different to try! We finished off our meal with the chocolate flourless cake, which was just ok. The summer berry bread pudding was also just ok. They used to give you a complimentary scoop of ice cream for your birthday, but I guess they no longer do that! Not that I can't afford the scoop of ice cream, but when you are spending $500+ on a meal, a scoop of ice cream wouldn't hurt the restaurant to make their customers feel special!
It's a quaint little restaurant with a welcoming and warm vibe. The service was great and our waiter was very attentive. We ordered the beef short ribs and 14oz rib eye. Both came with fresh veggies and mashed potatoes. I ordered my steak medium rare and they didn't disappoint. Not old cooled perfectly but WOW, it had a smoky flavor to it. Must try this steak, and don't forget to order finishing salt and balsamic vinaigrette (it goes great with the steak. The short ribs fell apart perfectly. Honestly, everything was amazing. My old fashioned was wonderful and even came with a square ice cube. Very tasty. Things to consider: Bring a coat if you get chilled easily. There's seating outside but when that door opens in the winder you can really feel it in your bones. It's probably the same difference in the summer. If you prefer orange bitters in your cocktail, I recommend bringing your own ramekin from home because they don't have it.
First time here, came with a friend between wine tastings on a Sunday. Made reservations, but probably didn't need them for the time we were there which was post normal lunch time. We ordered the bruchetta to share, I had the BBQ ribs and my friend had the special prime rib dip. My ribs were nicely tender and had a little zing from the sauce. My friend enjoyed her sandwich and we both took some food home, portions are good. We sat inside, but there is also outdoor seating available. Service was good and the staff helpful in deciding what to order. Prices are on the higher side so may not be for everyone, but I recommend it for a nice break between wine tastings.
We had dinner on a weekday. Place wasn't as packed and we were seated right away. I love the ambiance. Our server had taken our orders right away but service after that went downhill from then. We ordered Wagyu beef carpaccio, Rigatoni Bolognese and Steakhouse burger. We also ordered a red sangria and beer. The Sangria wasn't my favorite. Tasted like it is watered down. The beef carpaccio is delicious. But, it was such a disappointment to them to serve it with regular crackers. Even just thinly sliced toasted baguettes would have been much better especially with the price. The pasta is tasty as well the burger with truffle fries. Slow service from my server. Table touch from server was hardly there. After food was delivered, waited again to get checked as we needed other condiments and it took awhile for them to check on us. I am not sure if it was just that night? Maybe we can come back again and give them another try.
We went here on Valentine's Day (I know late post) but other than that the experience was excellent. We had reservation so everything was smooth sailing. We got seated right away. We got served and our food right away. One thing I just had to note though the service was fast and yummy my food was cold. But I had no regrets I would still recommend this place and would try happy hour next time.
Food was really good, had the BBQ platter. Even the kale coleslaw and potato salad was delicious. The restaurant was clean, we received our food right away. Our waiter was good when he was present but would disappear for a long time, had to wait forever for the bill. The people on the next table were not pleased with the waiter so it wasn't just us.
Outstanding !!! Your search is over for The Best of Everything from Everyone, All the Time!! Fantastic Food and Excellent Staff. Justin, Neal, Gio, Tanner, Chris, Genia and LeeAnne,,, And of Course The Kitchen Crew Absolutely Rock!!! We live in Napa and this is much better than any of the overpriced restaurants in the Valley. Happiest Hour is Here!! The Ribs are Spectacular! The Bonus is that it's right across from The Filling Station that features live music on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays! Enjoy and Fall in Love with Mankas Grill and the wonderful hard working staff
Our waiter was so friendly and helpful with what to order. Started off with a paloma. It was very tasty & good amount of alcohol. Husband and I shared a salad & pasta. Both were so good. The caprese salad with strawberries was delicious. It had a good balance of tangy, sweet & fresh. The pasta was the Rigattoni Bolognes with waygu beef. The flavor was on point and the waygu gave it just the extra special flavor. Good portions for both of them. They have a lot of seating inside and also have some outdoor seating a little enclosed as well. Would definitely recommend a reservation since they are popular. Prices were very reasonable.
20 days ago
Hands down one of the best steak houses I ever ate at! They are known for their meats so if you eat meat. Get anything made out of beef. I tried the short ribs from my aunts plate, it was tender juicy and just perfect!!! The veges edge the freshest I ever tasted from any restaurant,, it was like farm to table. The pork ribs I didn't try but I saw how the meat fell off the bone, extremely tender and soft. Dining here is a must if you're in Fairfield area. I was impressed with my salad too, the steak itself was just right. Fresh, meaty hearty, I just didn't care for the cheese in the dish, it felt like eating Kraft cheese. The buttermilk dressing was great. The restaurant has great sitting areas. So many choices, outdoor seating, outdoor high seating for those that want to people watch, indoor seating and an indoor under the tte restaurant seating area perfect for larger parties. Service was friendly and attentive. There's plenty of parking outdoors, definitely make a reservation here. There were a lot of people when I went, we were a party of 5 and I just loved it. Thank you for living up to the hype. I'll be back! read more
1 month ago
Outside Seating be aware: The patio seats facing the Filling Station with the live band is great until someone parks backing into you, giving you all their exhaust fragrance. Service: Tatiana (server) is super! Neil (brought out our drinks) is as always... amazing. Old Fashion here is one of the best. I typically don't even need an extra shot on the side. read more
the subject isn't you can't stop progress... or too much of a good thing... it's you can't add to what you are, what you were. first, to the point of why you read yelp reviews, for "useful" stuff as it were, there's this: if you're looking for an obscure place to end a sunday bay area drive, Mankas grill is a great 50 or 75-miles-away destination. of course if you live around there you already know it's the best thing going anyway so no need read this. we stopped in for dinner after cruising up and around the valley one sunday. the menu is well balanced, a variety of grilled meats, pastas, salads, and a delicious "summer berry" bread pudding. the service people are all incredibly friendly, unpretentious, much like the old mankas corner restaurant where locals would get together for lunch, buy a bag of potato chips to go with their hamburger. the new grill is tastefully expanded, obviously popular, entertainment nearby. but if you've been around the Suisun Valley long enough you remember how it was. many of those stories will soon be lost to history. few californians know much about these small country towns, the 2,000 or more little "places" beyond the immediate outreach of urban areas. but on the other hand only half the state's population are natives. and few urbanites today regardless of origin have anything to do with agriculture or food production, which makes up a good bit of goings on east of california's coastal ridges and west of its mountain foothills. you can't escape noticing those little farming communities en route to lake tahoe or around picturesque wine areas like napa and sonoma. probably never want to live there but that's where many did when the state was younger. if you ever wonder who the real californians are, they're likely descendants of families that once lived in little places... dos palos or ripon or, for that matter, manka's corner. in grad school awhile ago now, prepping for a winemaker career, i remember a major difference between those focused on "enology" as opposed to "viticulture". would-be winemakers came from all over the world, boston to auckland. on the other hand, those planning to grow grapes for a living were from rural california, dinuba to grimes: few come to california anymore to follow the plow manka's grill is, or was anyway, an old barn-like venue for locals' lunch in suisun valley. the area wasn't forgotten so much as just not yet discovered, partly because it lacked pizzazz, without bling to catch urban sophisto eyes. napa valley over on the west side of the vaca mountains quickly developed sex appeal, with manicured cabernet vineyards and prestigious, ersatz chateaux that invite getting off the mainroad. but driving past napa, over the hill and further east are miles of open, mostly flat solano county, but for a quiet little turn to the north leading to suisun valley. it's a modest little valley as valleys go, and considerably warmer than napa being further from the marine-aired bay area. it's actually more than a bit warm here, most varietal wine grapes ripen too fast, their wines get dull and flabby. but suisun valley weather is just perfect for growing stone fruit and nuts which take more heat to fully ripen: peaches, apricots, almonds, prunes, walnuts. i had a most peculiar reason to be here often beginning late 1980s, my business output was an interplay of seemingly unrelated products: apricot pits, cherry coke, massage oil, marzipan, jetblast... a few years ago i sold the rights to some trade secrets, and anyway it's all hard to explain. but whatever it was, caused me to be in suisun, do lunch with farmers at manka's, talk raw material price, etc. I admired how the valley had remained hopelessly beautiful, simple country ways despite the garish show being made of the napa valley just over the west hill. but i quickly realized it wouldn't be left to itself for long. wine industry entrepreneurs know very well how to put such places to use. and sure enough, today this formerly quiet little valley is quickly becoming yet another AVA Recognized (American Viticultural Area) spot where the usual happens: farmer sells the family prune farm to some mr or ms wealthy with money enough to become yet another american "vingneron" making ok merlot. what's attractive about "virgin territory" like suisun is such a project costs a lot less here than the same in napa. there is one business that hasn't changed though: Yee's Dried Fruit Farm, down the end of the road from Manka's. there's nothing much to do here except buy perhaps the best blenheim apricots in the world, well enough given how few are dried anymore. one can only hope the Yee family stays with it. meanwhile the rest of suisun valley will provide testament that you really can't stop progress. if we're lucky, sooner than later, too much of this kind of "progress" may prove too much. perhaps then someone in suisun valley will dry blenheim apricots again. read more
19 days ago
We had a wonderful dinner here. Omg! So we had the spinach dip as an appetizer then I had chicken pasta with the bread. The food was soooo good. I can definitely see why they are well known and busy. The staff are friendly and explained the most popular dishes. Because we told her it was my birthday weekend the sever even brought me out ice cream. The ambiance is good for dinner with friends or a date. Such a well know spot in town and hidden gem for those that do not live near. Will be back read more
19 days ago
Me and my wife came here for dinner. I was recommended this restaurant by a friend of mine. When we entered the restaurant we were greeted by staff. Staff were friendly and polite. We ordered the spinach artichoke dip with sourdough baguette. The appetizer was delicious and very flavorful. We also had fries with our appetizer. My wife had the chicken fettuccine and I had rigatoni bolognese. My wife loved her fettuccine. She said it was very delicious and flavorful. The rigatoni was delicious and very tasty. The ambiance is customer service friendly. A go to restaurant in Suisun valley. read more
My girl and her friends went to this place a few weeks ago and she said it was very good, so I wanted to go try it out. We had reservations just because it was mothers day and we knew it would be busy and it was. We got there a little early and sat down right away. The place has plenty of outside and inside seating. When we sat down a waiter came right away and asked if we wanted water and told us our waiter would be right with us. Our waiter came shortly after that and asked what we wanted to drink. We ordered a bottle a sparkling wine. We ordered the poutine fries to start. The bottle of sparkling came out right away. The poutine came out not to long after that. The short rib was tender and juicy, the fries were cooked perfect, the cheese on it was melted, but it needed some gravy and more cheese. The original Canadian poutine has the gravy on it and the cheese curds which are so delicious. If this had the gravy on it, it would be a 10 in my book because of the short ribs and the fries were perfect. For our entrees we ordered the short rib eggs benedict and the chicken & waffles. The food came out pretty quick which was nice. The short rib eggs benedict was cooked perfect. Of course the short ribs was tender, and the hollandaise sauce was nice. The chicken and waffles was cooked perfect, the flavor on both was nice, the chicken was tender and juicy. The must have brined the chicken in order for it to be so tender and juicy, if not, they did a great job either way. The waffles were also cooked perfect and they had some type of flavor to it that you didn't even need syrup. I observed the staff working and everyone was working together and bringing stuff and picking up from all the tables. Kudos to the whole staff. Our waiter was also great so good job to him as well. We were too stuffed for dessert so next time we shall try some. The 5 was close to getting it but the poutine just needed some gravy in my opinion. read more
Came by for dinner the other night and it was a decent experience. Mankas Grill is located in Fairfield...although there weren't too many businesses nearby. It was like going into the countryside after getting off the freeway. Parking is available in front of the restaurant or on the side of the road. Dining was available both indoors along with outdoors. Started off with the bruschetta and shrimp cocktail. The shrimp cocktail contained gigantic prawns with a tasty dipping sauce. For the mains, opted for a ribeye medium rare and it was tasty. The marbling was decent and the ribeye was cooked to a perfect medium rare. The side of mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables were decent. Service throughout the evening was decent by the waiter, whom did a great job in upselling as well as checking up on us throughout the evening. read more
What a cute spot! Parking can be a bit tight here so be prepared to possibly park on the main road! Service was attentive but they didn't get our appetizer out before our main meal. I got the prime rib sandwich and it was a huge portion but very delicious. Their truffle fries didn't really seem to have much truffle. The shining star? Their flourless chocolate cake with a scoop of ice cream that was so good! read more
5 months ago
Review #010 - 2026 I wonder why I never took the time to write a review for them since I have been here on multiple occasions and it is quite a drive away from home, so I must enjoy it that much! We normally come here to celebrate our anniversaries or birthdays & sometimes both occasions at the same time since we tend to have so many things to celebrate in life! I made reservations a couple of weeks ahead for a table for 6 at 7:30 PM on Saturday, May 2nd. However, when the day came, we were hoping to show up an hour early since one person in our party couldn't make it. Sadly, being that they were so busy, we still had to wait until 7:30 to get seated. We had three occasions to celebrate! Our 21st "1st date" anniversary, our daughter's successful piano recital and our son's girlfriend's 22nd birthday! My daughter and I always share the tomahawk and it is always made perfectly every time! My husband always orders his caesar salad and a ribeye as his meal, and he has never been disappointed. Our son always gets the lamb chop and his girlfriend decided on the filet mignon. We all got an order of truffle fries for an up charge since we don't really care for mash potatoes. Sadly, they were extremely greasy so none of us were able to finish one. We all should've gotten something different to try! We finished off our meal with the chocolate flourless cake, which was just ok. The summer berry bread pudding was also just ok. They used to give you a complimentary scoop of ice cream for your birthday, but I guess they no longer do that! Not that I can't afford the scoop of ice cream, but when you are spending $500+ on a meal, a scoop of ice cream wouldn't hurt the restaurant to make their customers feel special! read more
16 days ago
It's a quaint little restaurant with a welcoming and warm vibe. The service was great and our waiter was very attentive. We ordered the beef short ribs and 14oz rib eye. Both came with fresh veggies and mashed potatoes. I ordered my steak medium rare and they didn't disappoint. Not old cooled perfectly but WOW, it had a smoky flavor to it. Must try this steak, and don't forget to order finishing salt and balsamic vinaigrette (it goes great with the steak. The short ribs fell apart perfectly. Honestly, everything was amazing. My old fashioned was wonderful and even came with a square ice cube. Very tasty. Things to consider: Bring a coat if you get chilled easily. There's seating outside but when that door opens in the winder you can really feel it in your bones. It's probably the same difference in the summer. If you prefer orange bitters in your cocktail, I recommend bringing your own ramekin from home because they don't have it. read more
11 months ago
First time here, came with a friend between wine tastings on a Sunday. Made reservations, but probably didn't need them for the time we were there which was post normal lunch time. We ordered the bruchetta to share, I had the BBQ ribs and my friend had the special prime rib dip. My ribs were nicely tender and had a little zing from the sauce. My friend enjoyed her sandwich and we both took some food home, portions are good. We sat inside, but there is also outdoor seating available. Service was good and the staff helpful in deciding what to order. Prices are on the higher side so may not be for everyone, but I recommend it for a nice break between wine tastings. read more
We had dinner on a weekday. Place wasn't as packed and we were seated right away. I love the ambiance. Our server had taken our orders right away but service after that went downhill from then. We ordered Wagyu beef carpaccio, Rigatoni Bolognese and Steakhouse burger. We also ordered a red sangria and beer. The Sangria wasn't my favorite. Tasted like it is watered down. The beef carpaccio is delicious. But, it was such a disappointment to them to serve it with regular crackers. Even just thinly sliced toasted baguettes would have been much better especially with the price. The pasta is tasty as well the burger with truffle fries. Slow service from my server. Table touch from server was hardly there. After food was delivered, waited again to get checked as we needed other condiments and it took awhile for them to check on us. I am not sure if it was just that night? Maybe we can come back again and give them another try. read more
We went here on Valentine's Day (I know late post) but other than that the experience was excellent. We had reservation so everything was smooth sailing. We got seated right away. We got served and our food right away. One thing I just had to note though the service was fast and yummy my food was cold. But I had no regrets I would still recommend this place and would try happy hour next time. read more
5 months ago
Food was really good, had the BBQ platter. Even the kale coleslaw and potato salad was delicious. The restaurant was clean, we received our food right away. Our waiter was good when he was present but would disappear for a long time, had to wait forever for the bill. The people on the next table were not pleased with the waiter so it wasn't just us. read more
3 months ago
Outstanding !!! Your search is over for The Best of Everything from Everyone, All the Time!! Fantastic Food and Excellent Staff. Justin, Neal, Gio, Tanner, Chris, Genia and LeeAnne,,, And of Course The Kitchen Crew Absolutely Rock!!! We live in Napa and this is much better than any of the overpriced restaurants in the Valley. Happiest Hour is Here!! The Ribs are Spectacular! The Bonus is that it's right across from The Filling Station that features live music on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays! Enjoy and Fall in Love with Mankas Grill and the wonderful hard working staff read more
Our waiter was so friendly and helpful with what to order. Started off with a paloma. It was very tasty & good amount of alcohol. Husband and I shared a salad & pasta. Both were so good. The caprese salad with strawberries was delicious. It had a good balance of tangy, sweet & fresh. The pasta was the Rigattoni Bolognes with waygu beef. The flavor was on point and the waygu gave it just the extra special flavor. Good portions for both of them. They have a lot of seating inside and also have some outdoor seating a little enclosed as well. Would definitely recommend a reservation since they are popular. Prices were very reasonable. read more
8 months ago
I needed to find a dinner place in the middle of a friend and i and chat recommended this place. So happy they dod. The restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating with heaters. For this area it has a more upscale feeling. We were seated immediately. They have a variety of things on their menu which I love. I ordered the salmon and wild rice it was really good. Im trying to eat healthy and it definitely felt very light. I also tried the chicken piccata which was good as well. I love that they serve the water in the wine glass. The customer service was great. It looks like a place people hang at the bar even on week days. I definitely recommend read more
Enjoyed our evening here while staying in nearby Fairfield. The service was friendly and warm, and the seating area we were in was very cozy! I had the surf and turf with mashed potatoes and grilled veggies; the steak was nice and tender, the potatoes buttery and smooth, and the vegetables had a nice crunch to it. Topped it off with some bread pudding, one of my fave desserts! Definitely give this place a try if you're ever in/around Napa! read more
Delicious meal. Nice atmosphere. Quick Service. We came here to celebrate a job promotion and wanted to dine somewhere close. Our second time here, and first time coming with reservations since last time we sat at the bar. The salmon was delicious! We also got the artichoke dip (bomb) and my husband got the pork chops with loaded mashed potato. He was bummed they were out of baked potato's and I was bummed they were out of bread pudding. Other than that it was great and we will certainly be back. Definitely a local favorite. read more
2 months ago
Food was delicious! Service was friendly, prompt, polite. Restaurant was busy so it was loud- Thursday 6:30pm Flavors were as expected, tangy balsamic with fresh bread bruschetta, burger was EXCELLENT, medium, salt and pepper perfect, brioche bun. Sometimes it's hard to get that right but this was perfect actually. Fries meh. Friend had the ceviche, she didn't complain but she didn't finish either. Bread pudding could have had more peaches and maybe a little wetter, but the ice cream was a good compliment. Don't expect less than $$$. read more
Although I've been here many, many times I've forgotten to write about how great it is. My daughter and I went last Sunday and had a lovely brunch - served until 1pm. Yay! I got the farmers breakfast which was great. Perfectly prepared over medium-well eggs. The bacon was extra crispy and the English muffin seemed homemade. Everything was very tasty! My daughter got the wedge salad. She really liked it. We indulged in the creme brûlée for dessert. Yum! Our waiter was great. It's such a cozy place. I love going here and will always come back! Breakfast, lunch and dinner! I've always loved the meals I've had at Mankas. Never once disappointed with anything. read more
My wife and I came for early Mother's Day. Ton, Neal was our waiter. Mankas Grill is one of the best restaurants in this area. We ordered their beet salad as a starter. My wife ordered the pork chop and I ordered the chicken piccata. We also ordered a side of mushrooms and onions. This was a super delicious dinner! The restaurant is full tonight but is keeping up with the full occupancy of customers coming in. Our waiter Neal was outstanding providing excellent service! read more
10 months ago
Mankas Grill made a strong first impression. The atmosphere is classy yet relaxed, and the service was warm and attentive from the moment we arrived. Our server read off the specials with so much detail that I ended up ordering the halibut special, and their wine list had several great options--the one I chose paired perfectly with the meal. We started by sharing the French onion soup, which actually had excellent flavor, but surprisingly lacked the amount of cheese you'd typically expect. Still, it was comforting and delicious. The oysters, on the other hand, were outstanding--fresh, bright, and served with a pickled radish add-on I'd never had before. Now I'm officially addicted and will be hunting for that combination everywhere. For entrées, I had the halibut while my friend ordered the steak. Both dishes were high-quality and beautifully presented, but they leaned lighter on seasoning than expected. I even asked for extra topping sauce to bring out more flavor. The ingredients and execution were solid--the dishes just needed a stronger punch. Despite that, the overall experience was lovely. Between the service, atmosphere, and the standout appetizers, I would definitely return to try more of the menu. Mankas Grill has a lot of potential, and I enjoyed my first visit. read more
3 months ago
2 years ago
This is probably my fourth or fifth time dining at Mankas Grill. My boyfriend and I shared the spinach and artichoke dip, the 22 ounce porterhouse steak with mashed potatoes and broccolini and carrots, an order of brussels sprouts, and he also had a cup of the French onion soup. We also and the pomegranate sour for our cocktails. Service was great and the ambience was very cozy inside. I haven't had a porterhouse steak cooked that well in a very long time and they did an excellent job! We ordered it medium (often times restaurants will cook it to medium well) and in this case they stuck to what we requested, and we were both incredibly impressed. Everything was well seasoned and just such a fantastic experience for our date night. read more
5 months ago
Had to update our review to lower it a few stars, we've been to this restaurant three more times since my last post and unfortunately today after ordering the tomahawk steak for $165 that's advertised as wagyu we were really disappointed. It was more tough than a choice rated steak. Super chewy and not tender at all. For a steakhouse we expected more. It took us almost 2 hours to get out of there tonight, a busy night for them maybe, usually service is super quick. Other items we always order like the poutine fries and the steak burger were great and are consistently great! Disappointed with the steak though and you feel a little ripped off when something isn't as tender as you'd expect it to be, especially for the price. read more
1 year ago
Went to this restaurant to celebrate my anniversary. We got an array of different kinds of food and we enjoyed ourselves. The place gave an intimate but yet cozy atmosphere. The staff were kind and polite and very quick. Would definitely recommend this restaurant for others to try. read more
2 months ago
7 months ago
Mankas grill continues to be the premier steakhouse in Fairfield Vacaville Napa area m. The service is outstanding and their tomahawk steaks are second to none! The atmosphere is comfortable, casual yet sophisticated and fits the area perfectly. When you look at a restaurant you evaluate three things- people, the place and their product and Mankas Grill is superb in all three.100% recommended. read more
I believe this is my second time here. The major drawback here is finding parking. It can be a long way if you're parking on the side road but it was a weekend and there was the aroma of wood burning for smoking meat. Once inside it was a bit loud somewhat like a sport bar vibe but people are having some drinks and enjoying themselves but I guess I can't complain. The food and service was good and didn't have to wait long especially since the restaurant was crowded. I did feel maybe a bit rushed when I was ask about takeout boxes and dessert but when I saw what time they closed I totally understood. If you want a place with good food and service I would recommend Mankas Grill. But I would have to say if you want something where you can enjoy your conversation maybe this might not be the place for you and your company. read more
Beautiful ambiance with indoor and outdoor seating. The food was good, I had the chicken sandwich. The chicken was juicy and tender very delicious sandwich and generous in size. The service was ok nothing to rave about. The parking is HORRIBLE! Very dangerous as it is on the corner of an intersection and has cars coming from all directions. This is the biggest downside to this place. Overall I would suggest this restaurant read more
7 months ago
I took my son here for early dinner. First timer! Love the location and the vibe. The service was amazing. Our steak delicious . I'm definitely coming back with my wife this time. read more
8 months ago
This place has a lot of options for a person that eat the ambience was very cute and I love the heat lamps. Seems like a very nice place to sit outside and eat during the summertime. The food was good. I absolutely enjoyed the food as well as the cocktails. It was a cold night so we enjoyed and Irish coffee the chicken wings were phenomenal and the service was only OK. At the end of the evening we had to try to figure out where our server went so we can get our bill taken care of other than that. It was a great vibe. They have a lot of meat options but not many options for people who don't eat meat and only eat seafood, but I enjoy their artichoke heart. It's rare that a restaurant has that on the menu so that was absolutely enjoyable. The dessert we wanted was no longer available because it was sold out however we had a brownie and ice cream and it was delicious, all in all I would definitely come back again. read more
6 months ago
Pretty good choices for the Happy hour as this spot showed up on our venture to wine tasting! The photos of the deviled eggs was not included due eating it too fast. Would love to have more bits of meat on the deviled eggs with chorizo for more texture. The Baja fish tacos is a must! The Wagyu beef sliders were mid. The rings tower was cute! Served hot! Service was great and cocktails were perfect! read more
9 months ago
Small town but huge personality. Hidden gem in Fairfield California. Near by to winery. Foods huge proportion with a decent price. Services are great and very pleasant and patient. Ambience is clean and intimate. Highly recommend this place read more
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2522 Mankas Corner Rd
Fairfield, CA 94534
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Is there a corkage fee when bringing in a Vezer wine?
Do you take reservations?
yes they do. We sat outside under the heat lamp bc we didn't think a reservation was needed. We shoulda called ahead
Are reservations needed for lunch or are walk-ins welcome?
They just reopened for indoor ding via reservation or walk in. I highly recommend a reservation if you go for dinner
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