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The Branding Iron Restaurant

640 W. 16th St, Merced, CA 95340
209-722-1822
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Ranked #2 of 41 restaurants in Merced
4.0 of 5 stars 56 Reviews
Price range: 9 AUD - 31 AUD
Cuisines: American, Seafood, Steakhouse
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Bar Scene, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Dessert
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Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Bar Scene, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Dessert
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Merced
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

We went out for a belated Mother's Day. The food was excellent, and the service very good. Can't beat the steaks, prime rib or veal. More

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Miami
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129 reviews 129 reviews
Reviews in 39 cities Reviews in 39 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

We had called ahead a day in advance for a reservation. Upon our arrival (only two reservations on the list) we were seated at the worst table in the restaurant. A tiny spot between dining rooms up against the emergency exit. Other diners were seated at larger tables and in spacious booths! The bartender mixed up an excellent cocktail which... More

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Atwater, California
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

No better than Sizzler but twice as expensive. Been there several times but usually for business events. Only once on our own and felt it was over priced. More

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Justin Parle, General Manager at The Branding Iron Restaurant, responded to this review
22 May 2012

Jan, thank you for your review of The Branding Iron. We respectfully disagree with your assessment that we are "expensive". All restaurants base their pricing on a standardized formula...with a little wiggle room, of course. We do not have the corporate buying power of national powerhouse fine dining establishments such as Sizzler, so, yes, we will have slightly higher prices... More

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Very friendly service. Prompt seating and service. More

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Merced, California
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

I have been a returning guest at the Branding Iron Restuarant for more that 35 years. I have visited most restuarants in this area; However, none compare to the Branding Iron. The ambiance is excellent, the food is delicious and both owners and staff make you feel comfortable during your visit. A variety of food is available, froms seafood to... More

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Atwater
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

I've been going to the Branding Iron since i moved to Atawter in 2009. The staff is outstanding and the food excellent. The price is very reasonable for the quality and quantiy. Plust you can receive reward points for each meal. The only problem is that it can get a little loud when the restuarant is full but then again... More

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Merced
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

We were celebrating our anniversary with a coupon for two glasses of wine and a free dessert. The food, as always, was excellent. This is the first time I was disappointed in the service, perhaps someone was not there that night. Because we did not have a reservation, we needed to wait in the bar for a bit. While I... More

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Memphis TN
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

We were part of a tour group, and we had a fixed, limited menu. The steak offered was Flat Iron - not a grea cut, but the steak was good. Good portions, and great service. The chocolate mint boots (candies) are outstanding!! More

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Mariposa, California, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

As always, I enjoyed my prime rib dinner. My wife had the fried scallops but said it was too much breading on it and too dry. She prefers scallops sauteed in garlic, wine & butter sauce. The service was great. Everyone was very attentive. This is my favorite place to go for prime rib dinner. Although the wife's favorite is... More

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Aalborg, Denmark
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

We are a family of 5, kids being 2, 6 and 8. Visited the restaurant on a Saturday evening. From the outside this does not look like what this really is - a very good restaurant. But once inside the atmosphere is really nice, the decor very cool and then the restrooms are VERY VERY clean. The service was very... More

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