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Shifters American Grill

4.3 (73 reviews)
ModerateBurgers, American
Open • 10:30 am - 4:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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Riki C.

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!

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Alan M.

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

Kathy W.

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.

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Amanda C.

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.

Legion Riders post 593

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

Perfect onion rings
Ryan M.

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!

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3 months ago

Great food! We had Maya as our server and she was wonderful! Go in and ask for her!!! Best service ever!

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Fast friendly service, food was good. Waitress was super nice and very attentive. Quick spot to get some lunch while on lunch break

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1 year ago

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

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1 year ago

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!

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2 years ago

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

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3 years ago

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

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3 years ago

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.

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4 years ago

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

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

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3 years ago

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

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5 years ago

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

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4 years ago

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

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

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