Talk about a hidden gem! The Grove is one of those places that if you know, you know! It's out in…read morethe middle of nowhere and can be found a good 3/4 mile from the initial entrance from the road. It's nestled behind acres and acres of beautiful trees, but well worth the drive! They have a lovely outdoor area perfect for watching the sunset and gazing into the lush greenery that surrounds the restaurant. We sat inside and the decor gave a homey, almost hole-in-the-wall vibe. There's nothing particularly fancy about the interior of the restaurant, but every member of the staff makes you feel like a guest at their table. We started off with a cold bottle of sauvignon blanc and tried a few appetizers: the bruschetta, mac and cheese, and steak bites. Everything was flavorful and cooked to perfection! Steaks are their specialty at The Grove and are procured from a local cattle rancher. Each piece is specially hand-cut. My husband and I each had the ribeye special and it didn't disappoint. The portions were huge and we could have easily shared a plate. Their menu overall is extensive and has something for everyone - lamb, steak, chicken, fish. We had a great time, enjoyed the amazing hospitality, and can't wait to come back!

We enjoyed trying this restaurant for the first time. Food and drinks were excellent. Service was…read morevery good, too. The place is not very big, but they have outdoor seating.

AMAZING Food and always well taken care of by the serving staff. We eat in and get to go dinners.read more

Food is amazing, my fave is scallamari. Giant sized scallops with calamari steak. The appetizers…read moreare also the best. Escargot is out of this world.

More than a hundred years, my husband's family, old and young, have been gathering at this…read moretraditional restaurant. Sharing tells of old to the amazement of the young, the wool Growers is a staple in this town. We have celebrated many a birthdays or raised a glass in memory of days of old, people who have passed. The tradition of good food and great gatherings, this is the place. Although ala carte is available, in today's world, of high prices, the basque family tradition brings together the old and new. Order a main, steak, chicken, lamb... and let the feast begin. Red wine - no labels. Made in house. Salad, soup, fresh bread, butter, potato salad, lamb stew, beans "ranchera" style served unlimited. Now, your dinner choice and of course ice cream with chocolate sauce! Take your time. Share the tales. Open your ears and minds of the stories of old. The Wool Growers cannot be explained. It can only be enjoyed.

Probably one of my favorite places to stop by when driving between Northern and Southern…read moreCalifornia. Being able to enjoy a full meal without completely extortionary prices is a rarity in today's world - and quite frankly if you want to get it in California, you probably need to get it driving up and down I-5. Not sure where else you can do it. The set menu is pretty simple. You pick your entree, say what side dishes you want, and they're off to the races with a full-course meal for you by providing family-style sides - namely salad, a lamb soup (fantastic!), baked beans, even a quick easy dessert at the end. Also, a house wine, which I honestly can't judge in terms of quality, but it certainly isn't /bad/ (ie, it's drinkable). As for my review, the main entrees I've had have generally been decent. I've had the tri-tip and the lamb chop and they both have come out decently seasoned, decently cooked. My thoughts on the side dishes: 1. The lamb soup is definitely the best. It's super flavorful, super tender, the meat really falls apart in your mouth. Honestly, the lamb soup might even be better than the actual lamb entrees. 2. The vegetable soup is basically just fine. It's nice and hearty, but honestly not super memorable (in either direction). 3. The salad is probably my least favorite entree simply because it always has too much dressing and is a bit too "rich" for my liking. I've actually found that it tastes pretty good though if you eat it on top of the bread. 4. Baked beans - basically hearty and good with the generous parmesan cheese they put over it. I'm a fan. My actual certified Gamer Pro-Tip is to toss tabasco sauce into it - it definitely balances out the parmesan better. 5. Potato salad - I don't actually think too memorable besides being adequate. Definitely filling. Anyways, the amount of food and diversity of dishes you get is crazy - and it's remarkably rare to see this kind of cuisine at this price point. Finally, there's honestly just not a lot of competition in the "places to eat driving up and down between Los Angeles and the Bay Area." If I had to think of any changes, I really just think they need slightly less dressing on the salad! No complaints otherwise!

without a doubt the worst tasting water ive ever drank. tastes like there's lead in the pipes. (the…read moreworst tap water you've ever had!) pea soup is solid, 7/10.

Pea Soup Andersen's is a special place. It saddens me that their other location has closed down. I…read morehope that this location is getting the necessary amount of business, because it is a perfect stop on long drive. They have a fantastic, large menu with lots of comfort food, including of course their famous pea soup. Meat loaf, turkey dinner, sandwiches, grilled shrimp - you name it! The service is solid. There are multiple dining rooms and a bar. The ambience is sort Danish-influenced Americana mixed with classic roadside souvenir shop vibes (and a dash of theme park magic). Outside there is a big windmill, which is fun to see as you approach. A simply charming place; highly recommended for families or people traveling through town.

The food was amazing, it came out with a great rhythm for our party of 9 for our granddaughters…read more16th Birthday. We had the spoon room and had such a great time. The music and atmosphere was very enjoyable as well. All the food including the desert and fresh roasted coffee was fabulous. Our waitress Cheryl was great, overall 100 out of 100. Great job Table 26.

We've been going to table 26 for years now, and have always been pretty pleased with a few minor…read morehiccups here or there. It appears customer service has fallen to the wayside - I just called to try and place a togo order and was dismissed by the staff member on the other line and told to use the web app(through toast). However, the toast menu doesn't match the menu on table 26's own website. When I pointed this out to the staff member I was told that if I wanted one of those items I could come in and order it in person. I clarified that the person wouldn't accept call in orders and they told me they don't have the ability to do that(despite it saying on yelp that you can call to order). I'm not sure if the phone lines have been outsourced or something else, but any place that makes it this hard for me to be a customer has lost me as one. It's unfortunate as this used to be one of Turlock's gems for both food and service.

Popular butcher shop with must-try delicious deli sandwiches that's perfect for travelers on the…read moreI-5 about 2 hours away from Sacramento! So, as you're driving down the I-5 and looking for a place to get delicious sandwiches, this is the perfect spot! And, while you're there, stock up on wide variety of handcrafted sausages, brats, beef sticks, bacon, marinated meats, dry rubs and more! We brought an insulated bag with ice packs to put them in. We grabbed some for family we were visiting in Sacramento and stopped again on our way back home to stock up. We tried the Brisket and Ribeye sandwiches. The bread got soft fast, maybe a little too soft. They were both hot sandwiches so not sure if it was from a little too much bbq sauce, juices from the meat or how it's wrapped. The brisket and ribeye were tender and juicy. I liked the Ribeye a little more since it had mushrooms, bell peppers and onion. I would have liked the bread to be more toasty since we ate the sandwiches there. But, that's my preference; I love more texture in my food. Loved the variety of sausages, brats and beef sticks that we got. The bacon was a lot thinner than we're used to. We bought lots of their dry Wolfsen's seasoning since it's one of my bf's favorites! I loved that the beef sticks that weren't too oily and very tasty. I wish we had gotten more of them! The sausages were so flavorful!! We tried them in a variety of dishes. We really liked the Smoked Blueberry Bratwurst, Smoked Andouille Sausage, Smoked Chuckwagon sausage, Cajun Style Smoked Sausage and Smoked German Pork Sausage.

What a fabulous place! Will for sure be stoping back again when coming down I5 as well worth the…read moresmall detour! Had the tri tip sandwich and it was amazing! Took home a bunch of sausages. How this place did not have a line out the door at lunch time baffles me. Staff were fantastic too!

I've been a fan of The branding iron for over 20 years I love it it never gets old it's always new…read moreand it's just it's amazing I love it everything about it the girls are so sweet and friendly they just make you feel like you're at home great food great fun great drinks how bad could that be

Went here on our way home from visiting family. I don't think we will be stopping by again if we…read moreare in the area. Not the worst Mexican food I've ever had, but definitely not the best. Ambiance - 3/5 I feel like it used to be a steak house in its past life but was bought out and it became a Mexican/Steak restaurant. There seems to be a lot of history about this place, which I love. I love the western feel and all the old pictures. However, I think because of the mesh of cultures, there's a bit of an identity crisis going on. There were some tropical birds in between the taxidermy buffalos Service - 2.5/5 Our server was there on her scheduled day. Anything extra you ask of her, like some lemons, don't count on it. She asked "is there else anything I can get for you?" But never came back We tip based on service and she's lucky we were feeling generous because her service wasn't worth the $20 tip. We would have flagged her down but it seemed she avoided our table like the plague just up until we were ready to pay. A coincidence? Maybe. But she never even asked us how our food was. Food - 2.75/5 Tortillas are handmade. That alone is worth one star. Rice was cooked well, but lacked depth and flavor. I appreciated that it was edible because a lot of Mexican restaurants fail on the rice. Beans, no complaints. Chips and salsa good. I ordered the chile verde and a red enchilada. I love chile verde but I also realize a lot of places don't do it well. This place didn't do it terribly, but it was bland. I put so much salt on it just to give some flavor. As for the red enchilada, I'm convinced the sauce came from a can. The chicken inside was good. My husband ordered the costillas de puerco in green sauce. Same complaint, no flavor. He also ordered a sope, which he enjoyed. Price - 4/5 Price is good for the portion size. I didn't use the bathrooms, so I can't comment on that. Overall, I think they have a good foundation. Menu is good, lots of selection. They seem to be a popular local spot. Also seems to be a good spot for large groups.

Amazing service and great food! Love the fries and food was done very quick even when the…read morerestaurant was full! Would recommend

If you have a sweet tooth and want a great milkshake, this needs to be your stop. Wish there was a…read moresize between the regular and large as the large is ALOT of milkshake. We ordered a regular butterscotch milkshake and a large Cinnamon Toast Crunch milkshake. The large was a lot thicker and harder to sip but was it melted a bit, it was tasty! Butterscotch got a little too sweet towards the end but I loved the flavor.