Sandals at the Beach Grill

This place is great. First time eating here and the staff was very friendly and helpful. My wife had the bbq bacon burger and said it was better than any red Robin burger. She wouldn’t even give me a bite which is rare. I had the fish tacos which I would give 4 stars. I like a crisper shell and crisper fish, but the flavor was great. The kids loved their food and we all loved the atmosphere. The absolute best thing was the Hawaiian shaved ice with condensed milk and ice cream. The best shaved ice we’ve ever had. We all agreed it was better than any frozen yogurt place in town. This place is a must try. We’ll be back.

It’s only about 5 minutes from fresno so take a drive or stop by on your way to Millerton Lake or Table Mountain Casino and try Sandals at the Beach. Fun, casual atmosphere, with outdoor dining and really great and affordable food! I especially love, their fish tacos and calamari. Their burgers and breakfast are excellent as well! Additionally, they have a nice sized separate seating area with a sand and volleyball area that you can rent out for parties. As a cyclist who stops frequently, I appreciate that they have a bike pump available and don’t hesitate to fill our water bottles if asked. The staff are always kind and accommodating. Ohh, and in summertime don’t forget to try their shaved ice… delicious!

Was driving by and said, «what is this place»…tuned around and stopped to check it out. Only had the wings, but they were good, the beer was very cold, and the ambiance is perfect.
I’ll be back to rent the outside area for a private party!

Great place to eat and relax. The food is awesome and the service and atmosphere is outstanding!

A Friant gem! Worth the short drive to get out of town.
Just had a post bike ride lunch at Sandals at the Beach Grill with 5 friends. Located on Friant Road just before you get to the Dam. We decided to meet in Friant and ride out and enjoy the Sandals experience as a reward. Glad we did.
We all had burgers, fries, onion rings and calamari strips to share. I wanted to get a shake too but knew I wouldn’t have room. All the food was really tasty, timely and hot. Great service. My Black & Blue burger was terrific and the sunburned bacon gave it an extra zing. Rings were just right and you could see and taste the onion. I hate rings that are all breading and no flavor. The shoe string fries were perfect. Calamari strips were great too. Fresno State ice cream and shaved ice for those hot days.
The setting is really cool too. A beach like setting with heaters to keep it toasty and fans to keep it cool. A full sand volleyball court that was being used by a group of teenage guys. Bike racks for cyclists.
The best part, the cost is very reasonable. I recently ate at a burger bistro in town that was literally double the cost and it wasn’t as good. Already planning our next Burger/​Bike ride.
PS While you’re there, take a ride down the side street (Flemming) and visit the San Joaquin fish hatchery.

Love this place. It is a little taste of the beach when you cant go there. They have a sand pit to play volleyball and very relaxing atmosphere. Dog friendly. The whole restaurant is outside. They serve alchol and on some weekends they have live bands come and play music. The cali dog is extremely yummy amd the fries are cooked perfectly. This is a great place to hang out on a beautiful day

Drove up to Friant on a lazy Sunday to check out Sandals after seeing a commercial on TV! CUTE place! Very clean, friendly guys working. Years ago my mom raved about a Date milkshake she had in Palm Springs and when I saw it on the menu we had to have 2! Fresno State ice cream made for a delicious shake! We will be back for some burgers with our shakes. See you soon!

great little gem! a favorite spot to go for breakfast. We can bring the dog, the kids can play volleyball on the beach. food is great and it is price great.

Today i had the bacon cheddar mac, it was great. The sauce, macaroni, cheese bread, everything was perfect. Im going to try it tomarow with the sunburnt bacon! The menu is great plus every special ive had is good. Best food in Friant, Fresno, Clovis, Madera, the list goes on.

The Hawaiian setting is pretty cool but I like the fact that they have a cold air fan blowing in the summer to keep the area nice and cool. It also helps to have 2 large screen TVs showing sports. And in the winter they have heaters throughout the dining area. The food is great and the staff is very friendly. The combination adds up to one very relaxing and enjoying experience. Try the Sandals burger and end it with their Hawaiian shaved ice or Fresno State ice cream. Overall a great place to relax and enjoy good food with family, friends or solo (to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city).

Gave this place a third shot. We called in breakfast burritos and were told to pick them up in 30 minutes. Our family gets there to pick them up after a half hour, and they still weren’t ready. The burritos we not done for over an HOUR. They didn’t even end up being good burritos. The girls running the place didn’t offer an apology or any sort of compensation for the ridiculous wait. Three strikes and you’re definitely out.

If you like the feel of cool mist on your neck as you sit outside while eating, this us the place! The food was awesome and tasty. I ordered a Bacon cheeseburger and it was huge. The burger was thick and juicy and cooked perfectly. Ur was topped with crispy bacon & cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and red onions. The bun was warm and toasty. On the side were pickles and shoestring fries (they were delish) it also came with a soda for a very reasonable price. I sat right in front of the outdoor TV and watched the football game. Comfy tables and chairs. The service was great for a walk up window. There is a beach area with sand and toys for kids to play and a beach volleyball area if you are here with friends. You will not be disappointed. Its a great place to stop if you are on a bike ride or coming back from the casino.

Nice place to through a party i had the fish tacos great!!! wished I would asked souse went great w/​the beer my boyfriend had the burger is it was good but he luv the ice cream. WILL BE BACK!!!

Ordered the Fish & Chips. It took almost 20 minutes to get the order. It was early, about 11:15AM and there were only 2 other customers. The fries were OK but the battered fish was cooked to «mush».
WOW ! I paid $ 9 for tough fried batter filled with mush, and some fries. It didn’t even resemble fish
My first and last visit.
I wish them luck!

Today was my day off…& what better thing to do in 100 degree Fresno weather than to go to Sandals for their amazing shaved ice!!! I always go big and even add some condensed milk on the top! So yummy.
I was also hungry so I decided to try something new and ordered the fish n chips! They were amazing! The fish comes with shoestring fries, an unbelievable sweet/​spicy coleslaw (a must have) and some tarter sauce. I will definitely be coming back for more! :)
I’d like to say that I’m having a wonderful day off. Thank you Sandals!

This place is definitely worth the drive. A great place with a simple menu.
The bad:
The burger patties are pre-​made frozen. They have no fat content and no flavor. I think it would be a great advertising point to buy ground beef and make their own patties. It would have more flavor and be cheaper. Even better yet buy roasts and grind their own beef for patties.
The Good:
Their toppings more than make up for the patties. Fresh crisp veggies and crusty bread. They have a house sauce that is really good as well.
The Great:
The fries… Oh Good Lord the fries. Shoe string cut potatoes that are breaded and double fried. A high calorie delight that leaves you wanting more. Sorry In-​N-​Out you don’t stand a chance.
The Fish. Ok let me preface this with I hate fish, but my wife loves it. We’ve had fish from Hyannis, MA to Morro Bay, CA and she said this was near the top, top five at least. Since she was talking about how good they were, I decided to give it a shot. Oh God, like I said I hate Fish, but this was outstanding. Light crispy breading with entire filet’s, not reconstituted fish substitute. I also noticed there was NO water running out of the fish and it wasn’t fishy. This tells the fish is fresh. I have no idea where they get it or how they prep it but it is absolutely OUTSTANDING. Once again this is coming from a guy who hates fish.
The Ice Cream and Shaved Ice. I’m from Oklahoma where Shaved Ice was invented. It’s the only thing that makes 95* and 85% humidity tolerable. There’s been a couple of places who’ve tried to make shaved ice but it sadly fails. Sandals finally does it right. Finely shaved with plenty of syrup and sweetened condensed milk on top.
The Ice Cream is FSU brand. Very good and a local business supporting another. It’s not Superior Dairy, but it’s better than generic mass produced Ice Cream.

This is a great little stop near the base of the Friant Dam. While I haven’t tried the food, since I’m usually just cycling through, they do have a wide variety of food and they always seem to have at least a small, hungry crowd. You can also stop for a quick game of volleyball!

We were coming back from the casino… and Unilocaled a good burger joint and the reviews were good… decided to stop .it’s a very clean and beach decorated place. i wasn’t disappointed. great place 2 swing by and try

Drove by this place a million times and decided to give it a shot. Had the black n blue burger and it’s actually really good. They have a volleyball pit for those that wanna play, no one was there when I visited so I was able to smoke a cigar. There was a guy singing folk songs on Sunday when I visited. I will be back.

We met friends at Sandals on Sunday morning and played volleyball well into the afternoon. The food was fantastic. The vegetarian options were perfect. The strawberry milkshake was thick and everything we wanted it to be. The shaved ice was wonderful too.
We can’t wait to return to this volleyball oasis!