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Very good breakfast omelette! I ordered a “Build Your Own” omelette which included bacon bits, ham, bell peppers, cheddar and swiss cheese. I opted for country potatoes that were delicious. The biscuits and gravy had lots of flavor. For my beverage, I had a large orange juice and black coffee. The service here was friendly. I highly recommend.

+6

donald durham

Large parking lot with lots of places to park. Was playing KISS country radio station on a small old radio receiver at a low moderate volume. Give off an old 1950's diner vibe. Lots of seating available. Was only about 5-10% capacity on a Sunday football day. Food was good and not too expensive and the server was nice. Has a full bar.

Arthur T

Ordered take out. But Thanks to Monica's great suggestion.. I had the California burger meal with a side of Carrot cake. Very very Good! Will definitely come back..

We often eat here for a date night.I love the steak diane very laid back i feel in the main dining area and then they also have a fine dining area as well as a bar. And karaoke it is a pretty awesome place right off the freeway.

Jacob D

Server was great, the ube cheesecake and the appetizer sampler platter was very good. I got the Rib eye steak. For $38 I was hoping for better quality. Was pretty flavorless and a little chewey. The mashed potatoes and broccoli soup were pretty good. Overall I'd definitely go back but I'd never drop $38 on a steak there again!! All told for appetizer, tea, steak and dessert the bill was about $75

Robert Deitz II

I stop by this place every time on the drive between Nor Cal and So Cal. Right off the freeway, plenty of parking, good menu from breakfast to dinner, and the bar has table service with all the games on. Service is a little slow, don’t have much service staff. But reasonable prices, good selection, plenty of easy parking. Can’t go wrong.

J. J.

Fantastic spot in chowchilla! The top sirloin steak was cooked perfectly - a very nice medium rare. It was seasoned well for a thick and juicy steak. The reason why I had to rate the food a 4/5 is because everything was heavily salted; too much. The steamed veggies tasted like they were soaked in salt water. The brown gravy on top of my mashed potatoes was heavily salted - inedible, I just ate around the gravy. The Bourbon Pork Belly Bites were absolutely amazing. Perfectly balanced on the pallet. There's the smokiness of the bourbon, which wasn't overbearing. The texture was on point; soft-tender on the fat, and some of the meat had a bit of a bite to it. It was a good thing for the texture contrast.

Ruth Vandenack

Nice people, clean, food is Cafe food, very good fried chicken. Front door needs to be repaired, wont stay closed and makes it chilly inside.

Garry

Farnesi's, lives up to what you might expect from a dinner off the highway (at least aesthetically). I had high hopes for the experience when I pulled up. The atmosphere: With it's faux rustic rough-finished wooden tables and 50's style bench seats, it exudes the confidence of a longstanding local dive. As I was seated, however, the air was filled with the voices of one of the two tables that were occupied (other than mine). For nearly 15 minutes one of the men slung profanities without consideration or regard for other patrons as he spun a story to his dinner mate. The staff did NOTHING to stop this. The food: The Caesar salad was completely drinched in dressing and sported ONE cruton. Despite the added sausage, the biscuit and grave tasted like bland powder. The one redeaming item was the French dip sandwich - which itself was perfectly made (aside from the slightly salty au jus). The garlic fries that were served with my sandwich, stale and soggy. The, "fresh," minced garlic tasted as if it was cut at the beggining of the week, stored in a Tupperware, then served on the fries as an afterthought. The service: Although, our waitress had only three tables to deal with having help from one partner, rarely did I see her at my table. She didn't refill drinks. And NEVER came to check on me between the food drop and the bill. She was, however, very polite and friendly when I did see her.

Pao Xiong

Good old American food here. Service is top notch. Food is great. 2 dinning area, one hide away bar in the back. It's great experience. Just one con, price is high. We did order some steak, lobster, fried chicken and two drinks. Didn't expect to be $130 for it.

+8

Steve Roberts

“Steakhouse vibes, Cold War décor, and a salad dressing that fought back.” Farnesi’s Steakhouse & Coffee Shop – Chowchilla, CA Found this place via Facebook, because apparently websites are for quitters. Right off the I-5, tucked beside a Days Inn and a road that looks like it survived a few tours overseas. I’ve driven on smoother terrain in Iraq. Walked in looking for the “coffee shop” part. Never found it. Maybe it’s a metaphor. Seat yourself. No greeting, no sign. Just vibes and aged carpet. The big roadside sign visible from the freeway has clearly seen some things. A little paint and dignity might go a long way. Service: No name given, but our waitress was decent—at least compared to her colleague, who watched us leave, locked eyes with us, and said nothing. Coldest send-off this side of a break-up text. Menu observations: No appetizers, but full bar—so I guess you’re supposed to drink your way to a medium buzz before the steak arrives. No judgment. Bold move. The food: Ribeye ($44): I asked about marbling, she said it was good. It was… if by “marbled” you mean “25% fat by volume.” Cooked fine, but texture screamed “butchered optimism.” Veggies: Nicely cooked. Salted. Probably the most thoughtful part of the meal. Baked potato: Came with butter, then after delivery I was informed they had no sour cream. That’s not just an oversight—it’s a baked potato crime. Mushrooms for the steak: I asked, she said yes. What arrived looked and tasted like the mushrooms they toss into their salad bar on Sundays. Salad: Very green, very bagged. The Italian dressing had the consistency of melted Jell-O and the unmistakable twang of high-fructose betrayal. Chicken Club (aka the Redemption Arc): Chicken was juicy, bacon crisp, and the lettuce held on for dear life. It arrived with onion rings instead of the sweet potato fries I ordered, but that was corrected quickly. Honestly? Best bite of the night. Wildlife: Lady at the next table had a chihuahua in a “service dog” vest. This dog begged, paced, and stared at my food like it had a mortgage to pay. No questions were asked. No one cared. I’m 100% sure its service was emotional supporting its owner’s poor choices. Final thoughts: This place feels like a steakhouse that once meant something—like your uncle’s high school letterman jacket. It was great. Now? Just kind of existing. The bones are there, but the energy has moved on. Bonus horror: the A1 sauce. I grabbed the bottle, twisted the cap, and immediately regretted every decision that brought me to this point. It looked like it had been sitting out since the Bush administration—thick, crusted, and suspiciously dark, like someone dipped a fry in it, sealed it back up, and whispered, "someday..." This was no longer A1—it was A.1.D.S. (Artificial. 1st-degree. Sauce-crime.) If you’re craving a retro roadside ribeye, and your standards are flexible, it’s an experience. Otherwise, maybe just hit the drive-thru, or better yet—bring your own sour cream.

+6

Perry Watkins

Daughters meal was forgotten. Shes 8 years old. Chicken = bland and dry. Chips = stale. Burger = burnt and thin. Calamari = rubber. Steak Fries = dry and cold. Server forgot salad and bread. We rarely complain about food as eating out is a blessing but they offered no consolation and charged $160 for 6 adults and 2 children for poor experience. Reminded server more than once and stayed friendly but received lacking attention for being the only table in the restaurant. Would not go back.