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Mankas Grill - Steakhouse in Fairfield, California

Mankas Grill

4.5 (853 reviews)

2522 Mankas Corner Rd, Fairfield, CA 94534

Steak house

About Mankas Grill - steak house in Fairfield, California

Refined, relaxed steakhouse & seafood restaurant featuring beer, wine & cocktails.

Customer Review Summary

Mankas Grill is a classy, cozy steakhouse with a charming country vibe located off the beaten path. The restaurant offers reasonably priced large serving sizes and prompt service, accommodating both small and large parties. Customers praise the food quality, particularly the sea bass, short ribs, and desserts, although some menu items have been reported as unavailable on occasion. Service is generally attentive, but experiences can vary, with some guests noting subpar service during busy times, leading to frustrations like incorrect food orders. The ambiance is described as enjoyable, suitable for dates or group gatherings, although cleanliness has been a minor concern. Despite some mixed reviews, many express enthusiasm for revisiting, especially for brunch options and their signature drinks.

Key Features

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Fireplace
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list
  • Live music

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Small plates
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Historic
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upscale

Crowd

  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • High chairs

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.5 out of 5
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Based on 853 reviews

Jerry Zimmerman

2 months ago

Definitely a classy steakhouse a bit off the beaten path with a charming country character. Reasonably priced for the serving sizes. Prompt service with several dining room options that allow for large and small parties. Crowded on a Saturday night, but an overall enjoyable experience.

Jennifer DiCenzo

4 months ago

I highly recommend this little restaurant out in the middle of nowhere! My compliments to the cook, Gregorio. The sea bass special was absolutely delicious. Excellent service by the bartender, Greyson. All of the staff was polite and professional. Very nice dinner menu and great dessert menu. I had a simple strawberries and cream dessert that they whipped up specific to my dietary needs. Happy hour lasts until 530pm. Last call at the bar is 9pm. Last call for food is 8pm. Go; you won’t be disappointed.

Rhea Rabena

3 months ago

A cozy restaurant with character. The food was prepared well. I was disappointed they were out of 5 items on the menu. The bison, the filet, baked brie and 2 others I can't recall. I would have ordered the brie but went with the tomato bruchetta instead. It was delicious. The espresso martini was very good as was their old fashion. I ended up ordering the short ribs which didn't disappoint. It was perfectly tender, but the green beans were under cooked and a bit raw tasting.

Bryce Anderson

5 months ago

Everyone gave thumbs up for our dinner Thursday night. The artichoke was a big hit. Steaks were prepared exactly to order. Pork Chops are recommended too. Deserts and appetizers were all great decisions. Cool joint for a couple or a group of 10.

Frederique Dimech

1 year ago

Great location and ambience. The servers were very attentive and welcoming on a busy Sunday brunch. They accommodated for our stroller when we asked and gave us table with plenty of space. I also liked how big the tables are. We had the risotto balls for starter which were amazing, grilled cheese with tomato soup and the breakfast burger with garlic truffle fries as a side. Definitely all were delicious and we were all satisfied with our choices. Highly recommend the grapefruit mule served during brunch as well. Only thing that I wasn’t a fan of is the cleanliness of the table. Will definitely be back for more!

folie a deux

1 month ago

Came here to celebrate my mother’s birthday and was disappointed by out experience here. Food is pricey and was largely underwhelming. I tried the lamb chops and filet mignon and both were pretty good. Potatoes were good but could have used salt. Vegetable medley (99.9% squash, though our server told us it was green beans, squash, and peppers) was totally unseasoned and cold by the time it arrived at my table. My mother asked for the steak to be cooked well done and had to send it back because it was not cooked to her request. The second steak they brought out was cooked medium rare— not what she asked for. I understand wanting to serve a good cut of meat at medium rare, but when you’re paying $60 for an 8oz steak, it should be cooked however you want it to be cooked. Service was subpar but to be expected since we went during peak hour and things seemed a bit busy. Our server did not check on us more than twice and we had to wave someone down to get some more water. The server who was carrying around the water jug seemed to decidedly avoid us and brought water to every table except for ours. The mint mojito was not very good and I wouldn’t recommend it. Parking was very difficult to find. This place is not worth the cost, spend the extra time to drive out to Sacramento or Napa if you’d like to get your money’s worth.

Tasprit Kaur

6 months ago

Great food after spending few hours at the winery. Is a great place for red meat lovers! Bit expensive. I got their chicken Alfredo for about $30. It was a good portion, I took away my leftovers. Tasted similar to the one at Olive Garden. We also had desserts and I personally loved the Brownie with ice cream.

Nancy Hayhurst

4 months ago

Sunday early dinner. Wasn't too crowded or loud. Atmosphere was a bit more casual than the quality of the menu. Lower dining area felt more formal. Short ribs were amazing. Wine choices by the glass seemed limited. Tiramisu was good, but basic. Leave the kids at home.

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 11:30 AM–8 PM
Monday Closed
Saturday 11:30 AM–8 PM
Sunday 10:30 AM–8 PM
Thursday 11:30 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 11:30 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 11:30 AM–8 PM

Price Range

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