![]() ![]() Every single person has said the food is very hit or miss, and expensive. What is interesting is talking with people at these concerts about Mankas Corner Steakhouse. Their new item of the sweet potato fries has been great. Some have had a decent amount of toppings to others that have been down right skimpy. The salads too have had a wide range of preparations and no standard of quality. The cook of the burgers have ranged from good to overcooked on these occasions. A slice of cheese will cost you a further $2.00. A burger with no cheese is $18.00 served with dressed lettuce only. The quality of the burgers have ranged from good to OK. Update: Since writing this post, The Brit and I have eaten at the Mankas Corner Steakhouse pop up kitchen at all of the Vezer Family Winery concerts we have attended this year. The Brit Comments: This restaurant has the ambiance and the service to be an oasis in the culinary desert that is Fairfield, but based on this visit it is just a mirage. Thus ends us ever eating at this place again. I could go to Hurley’s and get an outstanding burger for $16 (I looked it up for accuracy) and it would be amazing… and it would be in YOUNTVILLE. For these two basic burgers and one iced tea $48.00 before tip!!! I just shook my head in disbelief. The chicken was cooked so it remained moist, the bun was excellent, and the bacon provided a good textural balance, but the spice’s monotony was the dominant aspect. The Brit Comments: The description of Cajun spices is being kind, that implies a blend of flavour, whilst all I had was a single note of pepper. Not overwhelm the food completely! The sweat was rolling down his forehead it was so much spice. I gave him half of my burger and he said he couldn’t even taste it because all he could taste was that spice. I couldn’t believe he was sitting there eating it and not complaining. It was disgusting! It was like taking a mouth full of Cajun spices. When I took a bite of the Brit’s food, I nearly spit it out. They over season everything including their gorgeous very very pricey steaks. It was over seasoned, but it wasn’t bad enough to be inedible which has always been my issue with this place. At least it wasn’t cooked into a hockey puck. My burger was fine, nothing to write home about. The “salad” was dressed mixed leaves with pomegranate dressing. They had a garnish of a dill pickle spear. They served it on a brioche bun with nicely fresh butter lettuce and a beautiful juicy tomato, chipotle aioli, and I asked for red onion to be added. I cut my burger in half to see a beautifully cooked medium burger as I asked. Remember I said that the restaurant was empty? Um yeh so, 40 minutes later when our meals arrive. The Brit chose The Grilled Chicken Sandwich and fries. We were both seeking something substantial and warm since it was raining and we had just consumed a fair bit of alcohol with plans for round two after lunch. He was quick to take our drinks order and gave us plenty of time to peruse the menus and make our selections. Our waiter seemed friendly and competent. They also have a fireplace and heaters out there to keep everything comfy. They had some soft music playing and the gentle rain was soothing. We were seated outside on the covered patio (per our request). When we walked in the restaurant was empty (Brit Comments: apart from a couple of tables) and we were greeted by a friendly young hostess. “Classy California Mediterranean Chic” are the words I would use to describe this place. The setting itself is as well appointed as anything you will find in Napa. ![]() We were very relaxed and happy as we went in, eager to have a good meal before round two of tastings. We had decided to give to give this place a third and final chance to change our previously held negative opinions. We visited Mankas Corner Steakhouse on a rainy Saturday for lunch after having an amazing tasting experience next door at Vezer Family Vineyards. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Pinterest Email
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