We drove all the way from San Antonio to try a different restaurant, but it was closed. I looked up food places and this one came up as a "hidden gem". I wish it had stayed hidden from me. While the mushrooms were hot and delicious, the rest of the food that came after was not. We had the meatloaf special, meatloaf was over seasoned and dry, mashed potato's were as if they just took a dry baked potato and made it look like mashed potatoes, very dry. Bacon avocado cheeseburger... they forgot the cheese, we added a cold piece, then they were not added a very small ring of mayo and no mustard, so I had to ask for condiments to add to my burger. The patty was unseasoned and tasted previously frozen that layed on top of 1 wilted piece of lettuce, and tomato and a smear of avocado. We left everything on the table, still paid by wouldn't recommend eating here read more

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What a treat of a find! Not even a burger fan but decided to listen to the locals and best bang for your buck! I am so incredibly full and didn't even finish it! The juicy burger was amazing would HIGHLY recommend! I'd probably even try it without cheese it was that good! The bread was toasted and just thick enough not overly thick! The servers I dealt with were above kind and advice given ! I genuinely felt so welcome and not annoyed by over visits! Ease and comfort is what this place is about! The only down fall was when I walked in and was unsure if it was self seating order at the bar or what, but thankfully a server m came and told me to sit wherever and that she'd be right with me! Love this place, will definitely be back when going thru the area! read more

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We stopped in on the way to San Antonio. First time visitors. Food was delicious and service was friendly and made you feel like family. Good selection including selections for the kiddos. Well worth the extra few minutes off of 37. Plus the gas is .40 cents cheaper at the nearby HEB. We will stop here again. read more

We went today and weren't sure what to expect. Excellent service. Excellent food. Great prices. The waitress was so sweet and attentive. Would definitely go back next time I'm in the area! read more

The fried zucchini was fresh and tasty. The turkey melt was plain looking but delicious. Friendly service and nice facility. read more

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Stopped by for lunch while working in Pleasanton. Walked in and the place was packed! Ordered the philly cheesesteak and it was solid. Fries were hot and fresh. My coworker ordered the burger and said it was really good. Next time i want to try the chicken fried steak and onion rings. Service was excellent. Tried going back for dinner that night, but they were closed. Yelp closing time was wrong. Yelp said 10pm closing, but the door said 9pm. This was on a Thursday. read more

I arrived around noon and it was pretty crowded, but there was a table available. I was in the mood for chicken fried steak. It was good, but a little over breaded. The meat was well tenderized, and was obviously prepared there, not some frozen patty. The plate was served with fries, which were good the tea was really good and fresh. I also got a piece of German chocolate cake from the dessert cooler by the register that was very good. The parking lot does fill up. read more

Shifters American Grill - Burgers Near Me - Pleasanton, Texas

Lunch special was a smash burger and fries. Simple "bar" food but the burger was dang good. Good quality and great service. Definitely give this place a try. read more

Dang good burger, as burger phone it's important to me to be hearty, juicy, thick and tasty! Awesome food! The tattoos were right up there now in second place! Great experience I'd recommend this to everyone! Come git sum read more

We stopped in today at Shifter's American Grill. We have been here maybe a dozen times before and I always ask myself why we don't come more. It is always very good. Fried zucchini is delicious. Be careful though, it's hot. Their ranch dressing is good. I had a grilled chicken burger and added bacon and avocado. My husband had a Bacon Avocado Burger. Seriously both, so good! We both went on and on about how good the flavor was. Curly fries had a good crisp and flavor. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive. The room is decorated fun. It was a little warm in here, but it's also south Texas in July. Great job Shifters. read more

Delicious burger. Staff is attentive. Busy but the servers worked fast. Will return soon.

Stopped On The Way Home So It Was Our First Time And It Was Really Delicious! Definitely Recommend And We Will Definitely Be Coming Back!

Came here on a ride and the FOOD & STAFF were AMAZING!! Great atmosphere and the best fried pickles in town! Thank you! read more

Shifters American Grill - Legion Riders post 593 - Burgers Near Me - Pleasanton, Texas

Honestly it's a 3 and a half but I rounded up. The food is good not great. Service was good not great. But what got me was it's a bar and grill and there was literally not beer on tap. Hmmm? And there is a limited bottled selection. The water tasted dirty and literally no one at our table drank it. Had the chicken fried steak and like I said it was there. Nothing exciting about it kind of like the restaurant its self. read more

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Not bad food. Gets a little crowded every now and again. Beer is good. Service is normally good

Great nachos and chicken fried steak. Stopped in on our way through town. We will be back.

On my innumerable road trips throughout the great state of Texas, I find myself repeating a mantra coined by the inimitable Yelper Don B. of Kerrville: "Always hoping for serendipity." When passing through a town unfamiliar to me, I take a cursory glance at Yelp and end up dining at some quirky, family-owned hole in the wall. Will my Yelp brethren steer me wrong (e.g., The Local Fix in Uvalde -- scathing Ryan M. review forthcoming) or will serendipity prevail and lead me to a hidden gem? In the case of Shifters American Grill, the Yelp consensus is accurate; this is top-notch down-home cooking, comfort food given the respect it deserves. Followers of mine know that I hold onion rings to a high standard. I expect nothing less than a shatteringly crisp batter speckled with cracked pepper and onions that teeter between soft/caramelized and crisp/astringent. The ones at Shifters (eight to an order for $5.99) rose to that standard, ranking among the best I have tried in recent memory. My dad and I both noted that not one drop of cooking oil was present in the basket, proving that the fry cook at Shifters is indeed a master of the Maillard reaction. Burgers, chicken tenders, and various sandwiches sounded tempting, but I went with the chicken-fried steak dinner, a wise choice. The sprawling steak -- pounded out about 1.5 inches thick -- featured a tender cut of good-quality cube steak, a craggy crust, and a rich, homemade cream gravy resplendent with glistening meat drippings in the roux (no ersatz gravy cubes or powders here). The "loaded" mashed potatoes would have benefited from more cheese, bacon, and chives, but the potatoes themselves were smooth (not *too* smooth like instant mashers), buttery, and unquestionably homemade. Alas, the appeal of warm undressed lettuce and mealy tomatoes on the plate failed to resonate with me. The vegetation was likely intended as a garnish or perhaps an attempt to brighten the dish, but I would have been happier without it. Methinks I protest too much, for this is Texas; ignore that vegetable matter and give me more fried foods smothered in cream gravy! I typically visit an establishment a minimum of three times prior to writing a review, but I'm not sure when I will return to Pleasanton for a followup meal. Will your experience match or exceed mine? I make no guarantees, but I have learned that if a small-town diner can execute the basics (onion rings and chicken-fried steaks in this case), then it will likely succeed elsewhere. If you don't trust my learned opinion (in which case, shame on you), then consider the opinion of our Governor, the Honorable Greg Abbott. He was apparently so impressed that he bestowed upon Shifters a signed letter of recognition for its "amazing hospitality" and "outstanding food." How did I end up at such a place, you ask? Serendipity! read more

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Very friendly staff, fresh American food, clean joint. Definitely a great place to stop for some fried favorites and good burgers. Had several options on sandwiches and also salads. Hit the spot. read more

Found this spot on our way back from the Gulf and it did not disappoint. We arrived right when it opened and after about 30 minutes, this place was packed! Now I know why. I loved the chicken fried steak, burgers were excellent, staff were friendly. What more do you need on your wayside stop to indulge the palate and refill for the long journey ahead? This place. It should be all you need. Oh! And it has a drive through? Or a full table service restaurant? Maybe that's normal for the Texas country but it was brand new to me. read more

Great people great food. Love it eat there as often as possible Chicken fried steak the best read more

First time trying this place. I know this is late but I really needed to give this place kudos! My mom and I split the chicken fried steak, yep that big. It was delicious and cooked perfectly with excellent flavor. When we got there we ordered fried zucchini. Very tasty. We ate them all. My dad had the chicken sandwich, he is a very good eater and could not finish the beast. Now about the service. Hmm how should I put this... Phenomenally friendly. I truly enjoyed my and my families interaction with everyone there. They were extremely attentive and welcomed us with beautiful smiles. Thank you and we will be back. read more

Very tasty! I am ordered bacon avacado burger with no bun and they offered broccoli in place of fries. Highly recommend. Second update- I ordered the cheese burger, added bacon and jalapeños, and jalapeño bun with side of curly fries. It was phenomenal! read more

Shifters American Grill - Bunkers Bacon avocado burger with broccoli. - Burgers Near Me - Pleasanton, Texas

Food wa excellent . However we went on a Monday, and our wait to be served our food was over an hour which degraded our experience.

I haven't had a really really good burger for quite some time, I ordered the shifters burger it was so... freaking good!!! Do yourself a favor get it !!! Then thank me later read more

Shifters American Grill - I promise you it was so...good!!! - Burgers Near Me - Pleasanton, Texas

Always a family favorite when we go out. We are new to town and I'm excited to try more things on the menu.

Always delicious and service is always great. One of our favorites for sure. They are the best are hosting private parties too!

I ate here over a year ago and I remember it being very good. I work in the area every week and I don't know why I waited so long to come back but I will be back again soon! The level of service here is amazing the wait staff greets everyone as they come in. They all work as a team to make sure ever customer is taken care of. Melinda my waitress was super friendly and fast but I don't think you could get bad server here if you tried. I got the mushroom Swiss burger it was very good. They serve it on a brioche roll on of my favorites. Cooked to perfection. This a is a must eat place in Pleasanton. read more

Shifters American Grill - Mushroom Swiss burger. - Burgers Near Me - Pleasanton, Texas

The place was cool to come into....but if you not into greasy fried food....this is not the place for you.....the food had a great flavor just way to greasy ....made me sick to my stomach...not saying dont go and eat there....but fried food is off limits for me...at this place.....I had a burger...too greasy....and fried pickles, jalapeño and onion rings...way to greasy especially in one sitting.... And i love all these foods read more

GREAT BURGERS!!! wait staff are always on they toes and ready to serve. Clean, cool and very inviting

Yelp steered us in the right direction again. This place is is a great find with extremely friendly staff and made to order delicious homemade food. The portions are generous and the flavor is exceptional. The chicken fried steak, bacon avocado burger, onion rings, kids hot dog and sweet tea are delicious. We will definitely be back! read more

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Heard the reviews and wow didn't disappoint, friendly service and great chicken fried steaks. Definitely stopping again on the way back.

Good food service and ambiance!!! Came in greeted and got served! Big drinks n tasty hot food.

Stopped by for a burger, changed mind... went with the chicken fried steak. Not bad for being in S Texas. Service was quick and friendly. Atmosphere was good. Astros on TV.... read more

Shifters American Grill - I should have taken the picture of the chicken fried steak a little sooner.... my bad. - Burgers Near Me - Pleasanton, Texas

Ummm where do I start. I'm giving it 2 stars because the bottle beer was cold and the water tasted good. However, we thought ordering the grilled chicken plate was safe but no. Chicken was a small little thing that could have passed for salmon at a glance and it was over cooked. The asparagus that came with it was over cooked and the little bit of super chopped salad seemed to be an unexpected garnish. We watched one of the servers stand on the bar to get napkins from an overhead shelf then hop down and go about her way. In a Covid crazy obsessed world you would think she would have cleaned an sanitized the bar afterward. Instead servers would come up and place their arms and hands where the dirty shoes had been. I didn't expect much from a little town on a short overnight but come on have a little more pride in your service. Kudos to the manager who took off my wife's order and added a discount too. read more

I feel weird saying a burger place was flawless, but this was. We had great service! My boyfriend's beer was cold, and my tea was delicious. I ordered a side salad to start, and he got some chips and queso. The salad was fresh with good ingredients. I had it with wing sauce, instead of dressing, which I love, and they were happy to do that. The queso was so tasty, also! For meals, my boyfriend got a double burger with fries. Simple, but done perfectly. I got a burger, except asked if they could do grilled chicken, instead, with burger toppings. A small upcharge that I was happy to pay. I got it as a lettuce wrap, no mayo. So, yes, you can eat healthily, here. The chicken was cooked perfectly. Broccoli as the side, which was a perfect texture. The waitress never made me feel like an annoyance, even though I'm sure I probably was after my order, but she remained one of the nicest servers ever. I highly recommend, and next time in the area, we will for sure return! read more

Alway 5 stars!!!! Great service and great food!!! Will highly recommend!! Great place

Now this is an American restaurant. I've never been here so I didn't know what to expect. When I walked in the place was very patriotic theme but with class. The music was nice and not loud. It was kinda pack and our food took awhile, but we got our drinks and wow! The strawberry lemonade was amazing! When I finally got my Avocado bacon burger, I was shocked on how great it tasted and it wasn't too greasy. The fries weren't too greasy or salty. Tho it is on the pricey side. A burger and fries with a large lemonade was $14. But it was worth it. read more

Friendly staff. Cold beer. I had the ribeye; very tasty and cooked just like I ordered. Biker themed atmosphere with 80's and 90's county playing. Big tv above the bar which is just a little too high to eat at comfortably but perfect for drinking. I'll be back if I'm in the area. read more

All Amrican food and great atmosphere. No prejudice going on there. They welcome all who come

We ate here yesterday. The food took awhile to arrive. I had the grilled chicken swiss mushroom onion philly sandwich. It seemed to be missing something like chipotle mayo. It lacked flavor. My husband ordered the patty melt and it was also just okay. And it also seemed to be missing something. Would I be back here? Probably not. read more