Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in Fresno / San Joaquin Valley

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Updated April 05, 2025

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Camp 4 Wine Cafe

5.0

5 (799)

$30 and under

Wine Bar

Modesto

About the restaurant

We are a small, locally owned wine cafe striving to provide great service, and great food in a comfortable atmosphere. Serving affordable wines from all over the world as well as panini, charcuterie, cheeses, and salads. We source both locally and internationally providing an array of options that you are sure to enjoy. We can't wait to see you.

Top review

ElaineL

Dined 7 days ago

Love it here! Service & food was amazing ☺️

Papapolloni Mediterranean Bistro

5.0

5 (110)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Modesto

About the restaurant

Using only the freshest ingredients and traditional cooking techniques, Papapolloni Mediterranean Bistro offers a wide variety of premium-quality Mediterranean & Italian food paired with great wines and cocktails in a beautiful setting located in Modesto California.

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Linda

Dined on Apr 13, 2025

Consistently delicious with great service. We can always depend that our guests will enjoy the evening and compliment the entrees they select.

Max's Bistro & Bar

4.8

4.8 (1719)

$30 and under

Bistro

Fresno

About the restaurant

Max’s is regarded as one of the finest restaurants in the Central Valley. Our rustic California Cuisine and Gallery setting features local artist Tomas Panzarino. Max’s has welcomed Fresno visitors and our local neighbors for over 10 years. We are dedicated to using fresh local produce along with our house made artisan breads to insure a quality and healthy dining experience. The same quality and freshness is found in all the cocktails from our bar. Premium liquors, hand squeezed juices and muddled berries create our exceptional and award winning martini’s. We look forward to your visit!

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Greg

Dined 4 days ago

As always great food and service Our waitress was very friendly and accommodating

Agave Azul Kitchen & Tequila Bar

4.7

4.7 (120)

$30 and under

Mexican

Modesto

About the restaurant

With a passion for family and food the Lujan sisters came together to open Agave Azul Kitchen & Tequila Bar in 2012. Their goal was to bring together a gathering of authentic Mexican home cooking that stuck to their roots. Their family originated from Zacatecas, Mexico and then came to Hughson, California to begin farming. With this heritage came recipes passed down from generation to generation. Food was the center of their life and growing up on a local farm allowed their family to cook at home with food grown on their land. Sandra and Gabby originally had the thought of opening Taqueria El Agave, but it quickly transformed into a full kitchen serving some of their favorite dishes such as pollo con crema y rajas. The unique thing about Agave Azul is their attention and focus to the quality of each of the ingredients that goes into their recipes and their commitment to never sacrificing on quality home grown ingredients.

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Dennie

Dined on Apr 12, 2025

Amazing atmosphere great food Service was fast and drinks were strong

Verona Cucina Italiana

4.8

4.8 (679)

$30 and under

Italian

Modesto

About the restaurant

The freshest ingredients available are used in our classic Northern Italian recipes. We only use fresh seasonal fish -- never frozen. Our classical bolognese sauce is a favorite in the community.

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Kurt

Dined on Apr 6, 2025

I've taken my family to Verona Cucina Italiana about ten times. Each dining experience was quite pleasing. Every one of the wait staff is extremely professional and always treat us with kindness and respect. They know the specials by memory and are more than happy to repeat them to us with patience with helpful explanations. The food is always very good. Again, the wait staff has always been very attentive even though they are quite busy with other guests. In the end, Verona is a very special place to eat in Modesto, not only because of the food but for the staff and quiet surroundings. The cost of the meal is not cheap but the experience is worth every penny for the quality of service, food, and atmosphere. VCI may very well be the best restaurant in Modesto.

Vintage Steakhouse - Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino

4.9

4.9 (1777)

$31 to $50

American

Fresno

About the restaurant

The Vintage Steakhouse features a warm, classic setting replete with rich mahogany booths and chairs, and distinctive nostalgic art that welcomes its guests to this intimate and relaxing atmosphere. The intimate atmosphere is elegant yet relaxed. Selections include hand selected “All Natural” USDA certified Black Angus grain fed beef broiled over an open flame; perfectly cooked chops of veal and lamb; along with chicken and the freshest seafood.

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Shawn

Dined 5 days ago

Absolutely amazing restaurant! Had my engagement dinner here, and the staff were super nice and have us a complimentary dessert. The food was fantastic and the prices were not bad at all. Highly recommend!

Fleming's Steakhouse - Fresno

4.8

4.8 (888)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Fresno

About the restaurant

Your Fresno Fleming's is located in the Fashion Fair Mall on Shaw Avenue, right off Highway 41. Fleming's in Fresno is an outstanding choice to enjoy an exceptional Prime steak, glass of wine or handcrafted cocktail. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, hosting a business dinner or simply wanting to enjoy a night out - we will create a safe and memorable evening in our Dining Room. If you prefer to enjoy your fine dining experience at home, you can order and pay for lunch or dinner online and then pick up curbside or select from one of our delivery partners.

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JDVIP

Dined on Apr 20, 2025

Great meal! Bone in filet was amazing. Lance and staff were tentative to every need. Thank you for a nice evening

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Galletto Ristorante

4.8

4.8 (1742)

$31 to $50

Contemporary Italian

Modesto

About the restaurant

Located in lively downtown Modesto, California, Galletto Ristorante offers a seasonal Italian-inspired menu with an emphasis on local farms and producers. The cuisine is complemented by an extensive list of wines, craft beers and signature cocktails. Enjoy impeccable service from our professional wait staff as you gather with friends and family in our beautiful dining room or dine al fresco on our covered Vine Arbor Patio. Galletto is the ideal venue for private dining events, cocktail socials, corporate meetings, baby showers and wedding receptions. Special events can be accommodated in one of our 3 private dining rooms, our Vine Arbor Patio and Bocce Court. We invite you to join us and experience an exceptional dining experience at Galletto Ristorante.

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Leonard

Dined 4 days ago

The patio area is very nice. The menu has a lot to choose from beyond pasta.

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4.9

4.9 (320)

$31 to $50

Californian

Merced

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of one of the most productive agricultural regions globally, chefs at El Capitan prepare artisanal fare and spirits that pay homage to the ranchers, farmers, cheesemakers, bakers, brewers, and winemakers that have re-fashioned Merced into one of California’s best kept epicurean secrets.

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Leigh

Dined on Apr 20, 2025

I love the Rainbird Cafe. It is just the right amount of delicious, nutritious, unusual and wonderful food; gorgeous decor; and lovely people.

Campagnia

4.8

4.8 (782)

$30 and under

Californian

Fresno

About the restaurant

Campagnia Bistro is located in the heart of the upscale Woodward Park area in north Fresno at the corner of Champlain and Perrin. Campagnia Bistro offer eclectic California cuisine prepared by award winning Chef Floro Bugnosen. If this is your first visit to Campagnia we recommend the Alaskan Halibut (when in season) a neighborhood favorite, the succulent Rack of Lamb or Chef Floro’s signature Grilled Pork Chop. Campagnia features an extensive wine list and has been recognized by Wine Spectator Magazine with the “Award of Excellence”.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Mar 22, 2025

The service was excellent. Our server was friendly, efficient, and the food was amazingly good! Thank you!

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