Strings

4.2 ( 625 reviews )
Checking... 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM See Hours
$20–30
731 E Yosemite Ave, Merced, CA 95340, United States
+1 209-383-9777
Strings, located at 731 E Yosemite Ave in Merced, CA, offers a delightful Italian dining experience that keeps patrons coming back for more. The inviting atmosphere, coupled with the warm and attentive service, sets the stage for an enjoyable meal. Customers rave about the amazing food, with standout dishes like the creamy Mushroom Braised Beef Risotto, Artichoke Ravioli, and the Award-Winning Combo, which features lasagna, tortellini alla panna, and stuffed mushrooms. Reviews highlight the genuine flavors of the dishes, such as the rich marsala gravy that elevates the savory short ribs, paired beautifully with rosemary butter pesto gnocchi. Guests also appreciate the authentic Italian vibe, especially with offerings like the incredibly flavorful seafood bisque and minestrone soup. The restaurant is perfect for special occasions, as noted by patrons celebrating anniversaries, who found the ambiance cozy and relaxing. Strings truly excels in creating a memorable dining experience, thanks to its extensive menu that caters to various tastes, including traditional favorites like Cheese Stuffed Shells and Linguine with Baby Clams. Whether you're indulging in comfort food or exploring innovative pasta creations, Strings stands out as a must-visit destination for Italian cuisine lovers.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
    • Serves great dessert
    • Has great wine list
    • Has live music
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves food
    • Serves healthy options
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Has catering
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Romantic
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Good for groups
    • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For Strings

Monique Moua
May 30,2025
This is the Creamy Mushroom Braised Beef Risotto and the Costolette Brasate and Gnocchi !!! The first dish were boneless braised beef short ribs topped in a creamy mushroom sauce served over a side of risotto and asparagus! The meat was nice for a braised beef dish, and the sauce was not super bad! The mushrooms were super good in my opinion, and I wasn’t really a big fan of the risotto because I’m not really used to cold rice, but it was good! The asparagus was pretty good! The second dish were braised beef short ribs too but with a savory marsala gravy sauce served with a rosemary butter pesto gnocchi and asparagus! The sauce for this dish was soooo much better than the mushroom sauce in my opinion, so the marsala sauce is definitely a good choice to get here! It was thick, savory, and a dark red color! The gnocchi had a strong pesto taste, and it was nice to eat! We also were given bread and soup! We tried the minestrone and the seafood bisque! The minestrone soup didn’t taste like Olive Garden’s, but it did taste much more authentic and real! The seafood bisque was superrr good, and it was filled with so much flavor! We went on Valentine’s Day, so it was a bit busy, but the workers did a great job serving us!
Ch Sharondalyn Y. DuPree
May 13,2025
The most wonderful male hospitality professional provided the most excellent service on the evening of 12/31. He gave more of a managerial/ownership vibe, but possessed a wealth of knowledge and common human courtesy. Wine knowledge. He even opened the door upon exiting. Food was great!
Kirk Dillard Sr.
Apr 23,2025
The food was great the vibe was cool and casual but the service really was on point. Awesome people doing a awesome service with a feel at home smile but a hint of great taste I'll be going back .you can count on it .
Robin Caudillo
Apr 18,2025
Decided to make this the restaurant that me and my husband would celebrate our 14-year wedding anniversary. What a fabulous choice we made! The service was top-notch. The food was absolutely delicious. Everything was perfect about the meal the service and the atmosphere. It was not crowded. It was very comfortable and the ambiance was so chill and relaxing. It was a Tuesday so it happened to be half off any bottle of wine. So we ended up paying 17 for a very delicious bottle of wine. Everything was just so perfect and I know we will definitely be back very very soon. Thank you STRINGS for making our evening so memorable!
J M
Mar 13,2025
Amazing experience. The waiter was attentive to our occasion. The food was amazing. Worth the value. I felt great leaving there. Will be heading back.
Nathan ForYou
Mar 1,2025
The new owner has worked here as the general manager for 13 years and understands what it takes to deliver outstanding, quality service. Please come support his incredible work ethic, as he brings to you an immaculate experience. Also, the food is exceptional.
Nancy O'Bryan
Feb 16,2025
We had a great server in Alex. And it was great to have some gluten-free options for dinner. We were celebrating my parent's 54th wedding anniversary and they loved the chocolate lasagne! Thanks for a great night!
Tom Cronin
Feb 8,2025
Enjoyed a great dinner here. Atmosphere a little sparse, but I came here to eat! Really crisp and fresh salad. Generous entres and a nice glass of chianti to go along with them.

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