I have been visiting the Branding Iron Restuarant for many years and have never been disappointed. The Owners and Staff are what one would expect from a fine dining experience. Greg Parley, his wife Kara and son Justin have continued an excellent tradition of one of the finest restuarants this city and county. They have received numerous accolades for their... More

Can't speak for the dinners but the lunch was very good and the service was great. More

Our waitperson provided outstanding service by anticipating our needs while she provided service for those around us. She made us feel like family/friends while remaining professional at all times. The Branding Iron is our favorite restaurant to celebrate special events and has been for most of our lives. We were grateful that the level of service and quality of food... More

Overcooked fish (this was the only fish that was grilled! All others were battered and deep fried) Salad dressing was poor quality, diluted blue cheese Tri tip sandwich consisted of six tough pieces of dried out meat, and this is their specialty! If this is the number two restaurant in Merced, then avoid eating out in Merced! The next night... More

This is the very best in Merced!!! We go here at least once a month (sometimes twice) and it by far the best place in town to eat!!! Great menu......Great service.....and Great cooks!!! More

This is the third year my co workers have all picked the Branding Iron for our Christmas Party, we area small group about 12, the food is always good, the service friendly and helpful. More

Great food, in particular the NZ Lamb, BBQ, the chef got this absolutely correct, he or she let the cut of meat speak for itself, no fancy sauces or added spices etc, just plain tasty Lamg chops. Wonderful! More

The homemade soup tonight was beef and vegetable and it was delicious- reminded us of home. The NZ lamb chops were superb, cooked high heat no accompaniments just let the lamb speak for itself. The chicken piccata was swimming in lemony sauce but reasonable apart from this. We both had the broccoli which was perfectly cooked firm. A pleasant surprise... More

Went to the Branding Iron last night (10-29-2011); food was so-so (had the fried scallops - seemed like they were out of a frozen food box; only other thing that came with it was a baked potato - $21.95!!); every little extra costs too much - coffee -$2.50 per person? glass of wine - $8.00? bottle of non-alcoholic beer -... More