Let's start with the negatives... First time we attempted to come by they were closed. So we had to wait to try Mike's Grillhouse. Staff was super friendly, went out of their way to make sure the tables were tidy, and refilled drinks really quick. The restaurant is smaller than you expect it to be, but it is cozy, friendly, and not overly loud. We only had a 10 minute wait when we arrived and they were packed. Our waiter Kyle was on point, introduced himself and dropped the special of the day with gusto. If I hadn't already had a ton of carbs for the day I would have gone with it. Ended up ordering the scallops, and fried zucchini appetizers. Scallops are served almost like a soup. The sauce in the bowl was to die for. I'm thinking white wine, and lemon were the major components. It was phenomenal. Fried zucchini was super tasty and is coming home with us. I'd swear it was enough to feed 4 people. For mains, we ordered pot roast and fettuccine Alfredo with chicken. Wife loved the pasta and chicken. Surprisingly enough she ate it all, none to go which is super rare for her. Pot roast was fantastic. Mashed potatoes were on point, the mixed vegetables were amazing. When you get broccoli and carrots on the same plate and neither have a mushy texture it makes me happy Will definitely be back again in the future. read more

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First problem, clam chowder was gross thick, sloppy cut clams, and just barely warm . Told server she took it away appologizing. Next my chicken Marsala, sauce almost spilled off plate, tasted like squeeze lemon, chicken dry potatoes thin and grainy, just disgusting. Then unbelievably my husbands hamburger was very rare, not understood since he ordered it well. No tip after all plates over half full. We have dined there many times over the years. But the problem used to always be twice the wait we were told, every time ( that was our families joke about the place. It was dead this time, the food explained that. We are frequent eat out family, but just mid it was not. We got a discount. But $103.00 later and annoyed and still hungry, it was not worth. Never again! On there behalf, my daughter liked her desert. Good luck at lasting very much longer, with that swill. Where was a manager or host of any kind. Who is running tje place and trying to keep some integrity for their bussiness. Just a bunch of young, big eyed women overwhelmed with wasted food and with many appologies. read more

Heard a lot about this place and visited for lunch. Cool atmosphere, inviting, friendly staff. Clam chowder was thick, lots of clams n potatoes, but not hot and lacked seasoning. I love a good patty melt so ordered. This one was very dry and sautéed onions undercooked. Overall just fair so disappointed but will give them a second chance since lots of menu options. Maybe caught them on a bad day, or I chose items that aren't their specialties. read more

Too many drunks off of their cheap wine, the food was mediocre and overprice The service was bad very slow servers read more

I had to go to Kaiser so on the way home we saw this restaurant. From the outside it looks big but when you get inside, it is a quaint place. The noise is a little high but not too bad. You can hear the music they are playing. Our server, Kyle, came out to let us know the special. He put our appetizers in before even thinking about our food. They were spaced out just right. He was also Johnny on the spot with refills and kept checking on us. Ok now onto the food. It was delicious! Hubby had scallops as an appetizer and pot roast for his main dish. I had fried zucchini and then fettuccine Alfredo with chicken. I like my chicken on the side so I only add what I want. This place is just down from the freeway exit and is only open for lunch & dinner. If you are passing through Modesto, get off and come eat some good food. It is totally worth it! read more

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We ordered take out. Super simple, potato skins, clam chowder and a ribeye steak. Clam chowder was the consistency of mashed potatoes, not soup-like. Potato skins were burnt and dry, steak was flavorless :( We do not recommend. read more

1 word - WOW! Came here 3/15. It was packed, but we got a table. Service was 10/10, super attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable - the whole staff, not just our waitress. My party was seated fairly quickly. Our waitress took all our orders by memory - we were a party of 8! I got the Chicken Marsala: Chicken, sauce, mixed veggies, mashed potatoes, and gravy. I started off with the mixed veggies - they were cooked soft, just how I like them. They were also flavorful! Not just regular ole steamed frozen veggies, they definitely were buttered and seasoned or something. Next, the mashed potatoes. I'm not a mashed potato connoisseur - matter of fact, I usually skip eating mashed potatoes when they're available. These mashed potatoes however were so flavorful! And it was not only the gravy doing all the talking, it was both the mash and the gravy. I was impressed! Lastly, the chicken Marsala. The chicken itself was cooked to perfection, moist on the inside & fully cooked - and with chicken breast, we all know how hard that is to accomplish. The sauce was incredible. I have never had any Marsala sauce as good as that. So much flavor, very savory. Altogether, the flavors worked together and worked perfectly. If only I wasn't an hour away, I would come here more often. I hope to be here again someday! read more

Mike's Grillhouse - Chicken Marsala - American Near Me - Modesto, California

This place is always good and consistent the workers always nice and willing to help out.

This was our first visit (suggested from family)...Food was good, it's very small and loud in there, the service was good - although our waitress messed up the check twice (second time we didn't even bother correcting her). Prices are higher than what is listed online. I don't think we would make a point to go back, unless it was someone else's request. It was good just wouldn't be a regular place we would crave to visit. read more

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I'm at the hospital and grabbed food to go ,, 10/10 the food is quality with so much flavor. I ordered clam chowder ( pretty good, I've tasted better but still enjoyable ) , sautéed scallops ( slight lemon with so much taste in the broth and the scallops are perfectly cooked ) and fried cheesecake ( good but I can't eat too much of it because of the richness ). Overall I'm very happy I tried this place and can only imagine dining in. Will return next time for that experience :). Food was ready 15 min after it was placed. read more

Great place always great food. The owner always comes to our table and asks how our meal was. This is always our go to place. We go for the food but keep coming back because of the great service we get every time read more

Been here several, several times & each & every time DELICIOUS FOOD, haven't been disappointed yet! The service is wonderful, the staff are very polite & welcoming! :) The restaurant is always busy so they must be doing something right ;) it's clean & very pleasant establishment for any occasion! read more

Good place to eat. Clean restaurant with good service. I got the San Francisco Sourdough burger. I envisioned the old Frisco Burger that Marie Callender's used to offer. This version was not as cheesy. Good but not great sandwich. Their fries are beer batter which I'm not a huge fan of. My wife had the Chimichurri Melt. Seasoned tri tip with melted cheese. She loved her sandwich. I will definitely go back to try other items on the menu. read more

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We went for lunch on a Sunday. Food was good. I ordered the pesto chicken sandwich and subbed the fries for a side salad. My friend ordered the chicken marsala. It was a full-on dinner-sized meal with all the comfort food goodness you want. My sandwich was good, but I think it could've used more pesto. It didn't stop me from eating the whole thing :) Parking was easy. Service was fantastic. Our water was refilled without having to ask, and the servers were attentive. Unless there's another room I didn't notice, this place is not as big as expected from the outside (or I'm just horrible with space and dimensions). That said, I can see it getting crowded during regular lunch and dinner times. We went when it opened and it was quite filled up with folks by the time we left. read more

Excellent! Love the vibe! Love the food! Most importantly Love the people! Clam Chowder best in Central Valley! Ask for the Kenya Special! read more

Haven't been there in years but the pot roast was excellent ,,like I said Now that I've moved up here will check it out again SOON read more

Been coming here for 6 years. My whole family are regulars now. Drive down from Sacramento when I visit. Always good. Wish there was more locations but also love that that they know everyone. read more

The Chicken Parmesan and Alfredo was amazing, service above and beyond and I enjoyed the ambiance which was welcoming and friendly. If you get a chance stop by and try some of the delicious food. Thanks Ron read more

Mike's Grillhouse - Lots of delicious food to choose from - American Near Me - Modesto, California

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Been a while since I had been in, but what an awesome, comfortable place to enjoy a meal and feel like you're back home! Food was great and of course the service was outstanding. Thanks Kyle, Taylor and team for another enjoyable evening. read more

This was my 2nd time visiting Mike's Grillhouse, so I figured I should probably capture my thoughts on my experiences here. Let's dive in... Ambiance - The ambiance is nice at Mike's Grillhouse. They are able to accommodate groups large and small, and the atmosphere is family friendly. It's a bit noisy inside, so don't expect an intimate atmosphere. They have TVs with sports going as well. Service - The service was great! Refills were handled without having to ask and all staff were interacted with were very friendly. 5-star service. Food - The food was just okay. I had the fish and chips and found the fish to be kinda bland. The fries were great, though. I heard similar comments from others around the table about the food just being OK. Overall, there's a lot to like here. But now having had just two average meals, it's probably not somewhere I'd go out of my way to go to on my own. The service shines, but sadly the food just isn't at that same level. read more

Stopped by Mike's Grillhouse for lunch with a friend today and it was a great experience. Morgan and the additional wait staff (I forgot their names) were very friendly and provided excellent customer service. The restaurant was clean and spacious, and located in a central area. I ordered a Grilled Chicken with mango salsa dish and it was tasty. The chicken was slightly dry, but the mango salsa was a nice addition and the steamed veggies were good too. My friend had the chicken tenders with fries, and those were yummy as well. We spent a while eating and catching up, and were also given a free dessert, which was very kind and unexpected. The berry cobbler with ice cream was delicious and a great way to end a fun lunch. Definitely recommend dining at Mike's Grillhouse if you're visiting Modesto. read more

Mike's Grillhouse - American Near Me - Modesto, California

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Excellent lunch here! Today was a Caesar shrimp salad. Probably the best I've ever had. Awesome service at the bar. Very comfortable fairly quiet. Big screen tv with sports. Great staff ! Nice selection of beers and wine. This spot rocks! See you here read more

Mike's Grillhouse - Caesar salad with shrimp soooo yummy! - American Near Me - Modesto, California

Mike's is a great place to have lunch or dinner. We were there for dinner. They also have take out and likely delivery. The place is spotless. It is also comfortable and not too loud. The bathrooms are nice and the entire place is well kept up. The service was fast and friendly. You are not rushed, but they will check on you, which is great. We ordered several things and loved them all. We had a few of their starters. We loved the crab cakes. It has roasted red pepper aioli and a side of mango salsa. So tasty. We also tried their sautéed scallops which comes with some lovely French bread. We moved on to a Southern steak salad, which was wonderful and could be a whole meal. It has chopped romaine, grilled sirloin steak, shredded cheddar, tomatoes, crispy onion strings, and cabbage blend, with a spicy ranch dressing. It was not too spicy and they cooked the steak the way I wanted it. Their Mandurian chicken salad was my favorite. It has romaine, mandarin oranges, grilled chicken, wonton strips and cabbage in a tasty mandarin dressing. For our mains we had a wonderful chicken penne with a real good Cajun seasoning with parmesan sauce. Needs a little more chicken, but it was very good. Their fish and chips were perfect. The fish batter was so perfect, cooked just right and we loved the fries. We finished sharing a chocolate brownie with a wonderful served ala mode with whip cream, chocolate and raspberry sauce. The raspberry sauce was ever so good. We loved it all and will be back. read more

Mike's Grillhouse - American Near Me - Modesto, California

We ordered the Turkey Club and the Tri-tip sandwich. The menu stated that the club was piled with turkey, but in reality there was only 2 thin slice of turkey. Unfortunately the bread was not edible due to the taste of old grease. I simply discarded the bread and ate the 2 piece of turkey and bits of bacon. My son enjoyed the Tri-itip, but again the grilled bread tasted of old grease. He enjoyed the fries as well. The service was good and the atmosphere was pleasant, but at these prices, and the taste of old grease from the grill, I could not recommend this restaurant. The bill was $39.97 and we did not have anything to drink! Go democrats! Lol! read more

The service here is always so perfect. Staff are always friendly and welcoming. The food here is delicious and fresh. We love it for a date night or as family! read more

Mike's Grillhouse - Fried chicken& gravy, veggies and mashed potatoes - American Near Me - Modesto, California

Came here for a lunch meeting and had a great experience. The team here work together to ensure beverages never go empty and your table is always cleared. Food takes a while to be prepared, but that is alright, since most guests seem to be enjoying each other's company in the process. Everyone enjoyed what they ordered and prices are reasonable. The ambiance is very welcoming and warm, very quaint. Would definitely return another time. read more

This was a by chance lunch stop based upon time and other reviews that happened to popup at the top of my Yelp... Total score, we definitely made the right choice. This was a cozy little bar-type atmosphere with a bar up front and tvs to turn to if you happened to be interested; their presence was not overwhelming though, so hubby was able to enjoy a bit of the game without my feeling like that part of the environment trumped the rest of it and there was no room for conversation... Perfect compromise. The wraps we got were FANTASTIC... We both shared bites of the others and I can definitively say that they were a great choice. Full of flavor and very enjoyable, but not overdone. Both the regular and garlic fries were sooo good . The staff were super helpful and friendly, not overbearing at all. We will definitely return next time we are in the neighborhood read more

Mike's Grillhouse - Chicken Club Wrap and fries - American Near Me - Modesto, California

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Very good restaurant. Service and food is really good. They have sandwiches, wraps, steaks, chicken and pastas. Chicken fried chicken with veggies and mashed potatoes is probably my favorite. I haven't ever had a bad meal here. Nice little spot with good food and service. read more

I remember going here in 2021' I had the crab cakes for a first time ever trying it - they were pretty good had a nice texture flavor- and everything was good- as for my dinner i remember I had a lobster and filet mignon - my filet was medium rare- very juicy with a good season. And I like the lobster with the warm butter read more

I've been in the mood for a good burger for a while and found myself near Mike's around lunchtime. What luck! I'm certain Mike's knows how to make a great burgar, right? Right? Hmm, not so much. I ordered a cheese burger, medium rare, with cheddar, mayo and ketchup. At first glance it looked good, and then I actual tasted it. No mayo, drowning in ketchup, not a single grain of salt or pepper to season the patty and way, way, way overcooked. On top of it all it cost $20.95 for a takeout order with no drink. Really disappointing. In the pros side, the fries were really good, seasoned, hot and nice and crispy. The ranch was good, too. I've been to Mike's three times and have been disappointed the last two. read more

Mike's Grillhouse - Medium rare? - American Near Me - Modesto, California

We have visited Mike's Grillhouse many times in the last few years. We have always had excellent service and above average food. On July10th 2026, my wife and I went there for our anniversary . My wife ordered fillet mignon. The filet mignon did not taste the same as it had in the past. This cut of meat was very chewy and did not taste like filet mignon. It looked like filet mignon, but it did not taste like filet mignon. Even though it was medium rare, it was still extremely tough and chewy. We also celebrated with a chocolate cake dessert, that looked just like Pepperidge Farms chocolate layered cake. read more

The Great Gal and I enjoyed a nice lunch at Mike's Grillhouse in Modesto. Service by Kyle was absolutely superb. We split a yum Patty Melt with great fries. Also, had a cup of clam chowder, which we both felt was too thick, allowing the taste of the flour thickener to dominate the flavor of the clams. Kyle very graciously accepted these comments. The restaurant was absolutely packed attesting to its popularity. We will definitely drop in again when trekking to Modesto. FYI - Alcohol here is beer and wine only. read more

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Great food! Good clam chowder. There was a line at lunch midweek. Nice comfortable place.

Best shrimp scampi I have ever had!!! Everything we ordered was great! I highly refommend the Hamilton Chicken Penne especially if you like something spicy. Delicious!!! Wait wasn't too long since they accept reservation even for just a family of 5. Our server was friendly and very efficient. All around good experience! read more

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Decided to choose MGH today for lunch after our JW meeting... we were greeted & seated within mins ... ( even thou it was a full house ) our servers were very attentive the whole time we were there the wifey chose a cup of their clam chowder and I had their Chicken Club Wrap w/fries . and a $4 Pepsi ‍ ... other than OVER PRICED SODA. ... The food was great !! Chowder was tasty & the wrap was stuff'd full of tasty goodness...some red onion would have beed a nice addition .. fries were nice an crispy w/good flavor... MGH has some great menu choices that I'll definitely try on our next visit read more

Mike's Grillhouse - Grilled Chicken Club Wrap W/fries - American Near Me - Modesto, California

We had dinner here on one of the busiest days of the year-Valentine's Day, which fell on a Saturday. Out experience was great. The service was amazing and our food was hot and delicious. This place is beautiful. I highly recommend it. read more

Hello. This is my first time returning since my previous visit. My family member and I arrived around 4:30. We were greeted and seated fast. Our server Taylor did wonders working with us. Not only checking up on us but asking questions that mattered to our order. Which was perfect. I ordered the avocado bacon burger to change it up. Tasted really good. I also ordered some wine which was nice. The ambiance i did enjoy small quiet and quaint. After my second return I will say I will happly return after the perfect service and great tasting food. I will need to try the past again. read more

Mike's Grillhouse - American Near Me - Modesto, California

Tried Mike's after a recommendation from my Brother's realtor who just moved to Modesto. The fish n' chips were just average and not much flavor. They make them fresh then chill them (many kitchen nightmare episodes like this). Why not make them to-order?... so much better fresh made! But at least my Brother and his wife said their burgers were tasty and would return. read more

We had a great experience at Mikes's Grillhouse. Luke greeted us at the door and informed us that they had a large party coming in so seating was limited at the time. We really appreciated the heads up. We were in no hurry. Luke them asked if we would like to have anything to drink while we waited. We did and he brought us 2 glasses of wine. The seating area was very comfortable. We started with crabcakes and then had the ribeye. Oh my gosh We loved everything about this resturaunt. The staff was amazing. The food was incredible. We ordered our steak medium. It was perfect. The medley vegetables had cabbage included. We loved that as well. We got to meet the owner Kyle. You can tell he really cares about his customers. We will be back. read more

Mike's Grillhouse - Crab cakes - American Near Me - Modesto, California

Mikes was good but I would say it blew my socks off. The waitress was breast. Very attentive and on top of her game. I had the paleo burger. I just felt like it was too much lettuce. The beef got lost. Then when I got to the beef it was overcooked. Not horrible but too dry. It was packed and maybe next time we can find something a bit tastier. read more

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