Dan's The Grub Shack - Atascadero

I had heard for years that Dan's Grub Shack served great food so my wife and I finally decided to give it a try and I am so glad we did. I ordered the Ortega Cheeseburger (full 1/2 pounds of fresh ground beef) grilled perfectly with grilled onions and wife ordered the patty melt, also cooked perfectly. We also ordered the seasoned fries which are hand cut and fresh. The menu is extensive and our server was great! Give it a try if you want great comfort food but be prepared to take a doggy bag home because of the large amount of food they serve.

Yummy gyro and fish and chips. Stopped for lunch on our way out of town. Service was great. Kind of a hole in the wall.

Did a yelp search for lunch and found Dan's the Grub Shack. Wow Dan and his staff were super friendly. Everything on the menu sounded good. I went with the BBQ brisket sandwich. It was delicious, meaty and not over sauce. The fries were crispy and yummy. My sandwich was big enough that I shared it with my husband. My son got the lids cheese burger and it was good size. The meat was well seasoned and tasted great.

When we are looking for our comfort food fix we head to Dan's. They have great special creations and their normal menu has a little something for everyone. Last night we got the New Yorker special and the Macaroni hot dog. Both were amazing! The waitress was awesome and very tentative. We love the mom and pop vibe where we can see the cook cooking away and even coming around to the dining area. It really gives you that home cooked feel.

Wow, is this place a find. Dan has created a menu from guest favorites and his imagination, that will keep you coming back for Good Grub. While not actually a shack , the restaurant is cozy and I 'm told often has a wait. It 's worth the wait. We had a Macaroni Bacon Cheeseburger, BBQ Beef Brisket Sandwich, and the kids ' meal hamburger. The sandwiches as good as they sound (yes, even the kids ' meal hamburger was very well prepared). Dan was on hand and a very friendly guy. He 'll help you with your order and make you realize you are supporting a family-owned business. If you 're visiting the mid-state area or just passing through town, The Grub Shack is definitely a place to enjoy.