Restaurants near MERCED INN & SUITES

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46 restaurants available nearby

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1. Rainbird

4.7

Exceptional(339)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Merced

Booked 10 times today

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.

2. Mainzer

4.4

Awesome(95)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Merced

Booked 1 time today

Mainzer stands proudly in the center of downtown Merced and has for many decades. Renovated to the highest of standards, Mainzer flawlessly blends architectural features with today’s amenities that are essential for your 21st-century celebrations. Highlighted by a full restaurant, bar, and seasonal beer wall it’s the perfect place to eat, drink and be merry. The gameroom, cinema and theater make the experience complete with live music, movies and the big game on the big screen. Follow that up with a competitive game of skeeball, ping pong or foosball and this total package makes Mainzer the place to be with friends and to meet new ones. When the night is over, stay the night at our sister property El Capitan Hotel. Special rates apply.

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3. Vista Ranch and Cellars

4.8

Exceptional(116)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Merced

Booked 1 time today

Vista Ranch sits on 20 acres of George Fancher’s bear Creek Ranch which includes farm plots, vineyard, tasting room, outdoor picnic area, and event center.We strive to provide you with a taste of what our beloved area has to offer. From our history, to our deep rooted agriculture that sustains our community.Please note, reservations for Vista Nights are only available for Thursday and Friday from 6pm-9pm. We do have Live Acoustical Music during our Vista Nights! If there is not anything open during those two dates and times that means we are at capacity for Vista Nights. ***Groups larger than 12 guests MUST call our Tasting Room to make a reservation***Tasting Room is also open daily, 9am-6pm.

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4. Galletto Ristorante

4.8

Exceptional(1758)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • Modesto

Booked 21 times today

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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5. Max's Bistro & Bar

4.8

Exceptional(1735)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Bistro • Fresno

Booked 37 times today

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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6. Agave Azul Kitchen & Tequila Bar

4.5

Awesome(126)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Modesto

Booked 7 times today

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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7. Jackalope's Bar and Grill at Tenaya Lodge

4.4

Awesome(42)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Yosemite

Booked 26 times today

Jackalope’s Bar & Grill is the place to relax, kick-back and enjoy Sierra pub fare and a full bar after your day in Yosemite. Jackalope’s features made-to-order grilled burgers, sandwiches, specialty salads and heart-healthy, gluten-free and vegan options. Many dishes are prepared from local and organic sources.

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8. Dave & Buster's - Fresno

4.7

Exceptional(74)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Fresno

Booked 13 times today

Each Dave & Buster's has more state-of-the-art games than ever, more mouth-watering menu items and the most innovative drinks anywhere. From wings to steaks, we've got whatever suits your appetite and our premium bar assures we're stocked to satisfy! Plus, you can watch your game on one of our massive HDTVs with epic stadium sound.

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9. Vintage Steakhouse - Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino

4.8

Exceptional(1799)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Fresno

Booked 22 times today

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.

A photo of BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Fresno restaurant

10. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Fresno

4.0

Excellent(96)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Fresno

Booked 8 times today

Time counts at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we've continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ's a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ's to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we've put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven't just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it's because of them we're continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ's, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.

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TroyVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
First time here and it was amazing! Great staff and food
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Galletto RistorantePrice: Expensive• Contemporary Italian• Modesto
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4.8
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Jay
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Nice atmosphere to bring a date. We went around 5 pm on a weekday and had a pleasant dinner on top of great conversation in a semi-private setting. Our server was attentive and another staff member refilled my water before I even asked. My only concern was that the gelato was half-melted when it was brought out to us. But overall it was a great experience and I would go again the next time I'm in Merced.
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RainbirdPrice: Expensive• Californian• Merced
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4.7
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Jim
New Orleans / Louisiana •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great time and dinner with a friend. Great food and ambience.
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Max's Bistro & BarPrice: Moderate• Bistro• Fresno
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4.8
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Aggie
Hawaii •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
Our group enjoyed the music of tenor ED BENES together with our collegues. Pizza (all three choices) was amazing, a wonderful paring with their wine. This is a family centered event which seated at about 5PM and ended by 9 PM. No Cover. We will refer this venue to friends and family for an amazing evening in the outdoors with great food and live music.
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Vista Ranch and CellarsPrice: Expensive• American• Merced
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4.8
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Victoria
Fresno / San Joaquin Valley •1 review
5.0
Dined on Mar 22, 2025
Enjoyed the atmosphere and the vibe was chill. The food was delicious and came quickly. Will definitely return soon.
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MainzerPrice: Moderate• American• Merced
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4.4

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