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George's Steakhouse Bar & Grill - Steakhouse in Modesto, California

George's Steakhouse Bar & Grill

4.1 (676 reviews)

1001 Kansas Ave, Modesto, CA 95351

Steak house

About George's Steakhouse Bar & Grill - steak house in Modesto, California

Customer Review Summary

George's Steakhouse Bar & Grill receives mixed reviews from patrons. Many customers rave about the friendly staff, prompt service, and overall dining experience, highlighting exceptional dishes like ribeye, chicken marsala, and crab cakes. Some appreciated the nostalgic atmosphere and thoughtful touches, such as purse hooks under the bar. However, several diners expressed disappointment with the quality of the steaks, reporting instances of overcooked meat and inappropriate seasoning. Issues with food freshness and preparation were noted, particularly regarding takeout orders that contained spoiled seafood. Atmospheric concerns, such as dark lighting and peeling paint, were also mentioned, alongside a few complaints about extraneous noise and parking issues. Overall, while some patrons praise George's as a top choice for steak in Modesto, others warn potential customers to manage their expectations.

Key Features

Service options

  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great wine list
  • Sports

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
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Wine

Dining options

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

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.1 out of 5
5
371
4
163
3
59
2
26
1
57
Based on 676 reviews

Harjot K

9 months ago

Everything about this place was amazing. Seriously the best steakhouse in Modesto! The staff was so friendly, I had asked if they made espresso martinis and they said it was the one thing they didn’t have and I said it’s okay no big deal. Then about 10 minutes later the waiter brought me one they made up with the fresh brewed coffee they had and it was probably the best one I’ve had! It was very sweet of them to make one and deliver it. The vibe was really nice and the food was amazing! We got the ribeye, rice and onion rings. Everything was a 10/10. Will be coming back here soon. Thank you for a lovely experience on our first visit here.

HRH Widow Parker

1 year ago

I absolutely love this place! They have the best staff who are friendly beautiful and great at their jobs. A lot of familiar people I know come here they're all great as well. Adrian the owner goes above and beyond to make sure customers are satisfied! I appreciate that he keeps his promises especially the one he made me that they will always have my favorite... peanut butter screwball in stock And they always do. A feature I really love are hooks under the bar for our purses

Brandy Duncan

1 year ago

Wonderful place for date night or anytime. Food was great, service was fast and everyone is super friendly there. Didn't go into the bar area but I did have the strawberry margarita & it was great (sorry no pic). I have had chicken marsala at plenty of places and this is the best so far! Portions are large and pricing is good. 4 stars for atmosphere because it's a bit dark & could use some upgrades (I know it's an older building though). Will be going back 🙂

P

10 months ago

TL;DR, not a steakhouse. First time trying this "steakhouse" with my son and they really missed the mark. It was a Saturday night and not too busy, conditions that you think would mean they bring the A game. The crab cake appetizer was good as were the flat grilled garlic bread slices. But his medium rare prime rib came out extra well done, and my medium rare ribeye came out medium well. His was close to inedible and mine was just a disappointment. For a place claiming to be a steakhouse, not understanding how to actually cook a steak is a show stopper. In terms of cut, I don't know how thick or what weight my 14 oz ribeye was before it was murdered, but it was only about half an inch thick when served and weighed about ten ounces. The server was nice and fairly quick, but did forget to bring soup ahead of mains and it didn't come until we reminded her. In terms of atmosphere, Parking was a little sketchy despite the fact that the restaurant was not busy. There was a steady stream of tweakers headed to the adjacent liquor store and I did worry about my vehicle. The music was a bit loud for a steakhouse and was about 90% mariachi, 10% country. The table wobbled enough that the overfilled soda spilled, but the beer came cold and quick. We spent about 50 bucks per person overall before tip. We didn't send the food back, mainly because there's no point if they think that's acceptable. Given the number of good steakhouses in Modesto, this place is 86'd.

Jon Oliver

10 months ago

So disappointed 😞 some one said thay had lobster and stake so we ordered take out. Got home and the lobster is horrible not sweet smells sour almost like cat piss or strong ammonia. Stake tastes sour as well. Never going to eat here agin

American Angler

1 year ago

With business being all wrapped up, I decided to pay a visit to my old pal Art Fuldodger over at his harpsichord repair shop, The 61 Keys. He tells me business has been a little slow, so I thought I'd take him out to a nice steakhouse. And I'll tell you what, if you're looking for a great steak, you go to George's Steakhouse Bar & Grill! Because no one does it better than George! 5 stars ☆☆☆☆☆

Kyla R

1 year ago

First off, phenomenal service. Great atmosphere, beautiful murals. Sadly, the smell in the bathroom was atrocious. Paint was peeling off the cieling. The food was great as far as a great dinner goes. However, it wasn't the best. I ordered the wagyu, rare. It wasn't wagyu, and I wouldn't call it rare. I also tried some of the lobster and regular steak. The lobster was dry, tough, and rubbery, not soft and flakey. Most of the flavor in everything we ordered was from the delicious, real butter sauce. The mashed potatoes tasted like butter and were really good.

Veronica Ines

Very good in all respects. May be an older environment with lots of nostalgia but it has great food. Steak was very flavorful and made a great leftover too. Crab cakes were excellent. And the onion was awesome to look at and very good tasting and not oily. Our server was a sweetheart and she kept us topped up. Thank you for a great lunch with mom and dad. The wheelchair clearance is very helpful here which made it even better.

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 11 AM–9:30 PM
Monday 11 AM–9:30 PM
Saturday 11 AM–9:30 PM
Sunday 12–8:30 PM
Thursday 11 AM–9:30 PM
Tuesday 11 AM–9:30 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–9:30 PM

Price Range

$20–30