Restaurants in Sanger

Caterers Justin and Jamie Dukes deliver their specialty meat-stuffed sandwiches to a wide range of events—everything from “a barbecue for 4,000 people to baby showers,” according to the Fresno Bee. An arm of their concession and catering fiefdom, Duke's Downtown Sandwiches serves up hearty, towering sandwiches stuffed with salami, pickles, olives, and turkey, or flavorful Greek-style wraps filled with feta and spinach. Dine-in patrons savor piping-hot bowls of clam chowder or meaty cheesesteak sandwiches, and banquet guests sample catered plates filled with fresh fruit and cold cuts, or sword-fight with skewers full of crudités and cheese.

Raul and Maria Gutierrez were raised on fajitas in their native Mexico, where many families raise their own chickens and make tortillas by hand. After honing their culinary skills in several Houston restaurants, the couple chased their dreams to Fresno, where Fajita Fiesta was born. Instead of sprouting from a pinto bean, the eatery sprang from one of the Gutierrez’s favorite dishes: tacos al carbon, a union of handcrafted tortillas, fresh pico de gallo, and charbroiled steak, chicken, or pork. Made fresh every hour, the tortillas serve as a canvas for creativity by exhibiting savories such as grilled shrimp, onions, and poblano peppers. For deep-fried fare such as chimichangas and sopapillas, Raul and Maria use canola oil to minimize saturated fat. Margaritas add a heady kick to the evening's festivities, and horchatas end meals on a sweet cinnamon note, with textures smoother than a freshly shorn saxophone. The kitchen also caters feasts for a variety of events, filling bellies with hearty chicken moles and bite-size eats such as mini taquitos.

A chain of restaurants founded in 1952, Fatburger’s team of skilled grillsmiths tirelessly bustles about kitchens across the continent whipping up platefuls of fresh, cooked-to-order diner fare. Upon receiving each patron’s order, chefs spring into action meticulously preparing feasts from the finest of ingredients including AAA Alberta beef, hand-picked produce, and cholesterol-free oil. Frozen treat specialists plunge scoops into ice cream containers, extracting creamy orbs to be transformed into milkshakes so old fashioned that they only enter the straw after donning a set of pearls. Fostering an authentic atmosphere, each Fatburger location features retro decor and enforces a strict poodle-skirt-only dress code for all diners.

Nestled in the scenic Riverland Resort along the banks of the Kings River, Bullfrogs Bar & Grill’s 5,000 square feet of colorfully lit dining space and dance floor pulse with music, sending ripples through the water of the Kings. Throughout the week, platters of sandwiches, steaks, pastas, and seafood pair with an ever-metamorphosing list of beer and cocktail specials. The bar hosts a slew of weekly special events, from free dance lessons on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, to live bands on Saturday. It rents out its facilities, private party room, and river view patio for weddings and special events, such as seminars about the true meaning of special event.

Al Pardini operated a 24-hour diner there in the late 1950s. These days, Al's grandson, Jimmy Pardini, welcomes diners to the spot to enjoy a menu of wholesome American fare for breakfast and lunch. In the morning, chefs stuff omelets with veggies, drizzle hotcakes with maple syrup, and garnish french toast with felt berets. For lunch, Pardini's chefs prepare homestyle dishes such as grilled pork chops or chicken-fried steak with mashed potatoes and gravy. House-made soups simmer on the stovetop and sandwiches burst with italian deli meats or roast beef with balsamic caramelized onions.

A freestanding chalkboard lists the daily specials at Golden State Grill, where granite tables hoist grits at breakfast and burgers all day long. The recently opened eatery focuses on seasonal American staples, from fresh berry cobbler to pulled-pork sliders that fit easily into mouths or the safety deposit box of a loved one. To wash down the grub, Golden State Grill supplies its patrons with bottled brews such as Shock Top and Fat Tire.