Shepherd's Inn

I've never been to a Basque restaurant... I sure am impressed. We had 46 in our party, all of us were taken care of very well. If you want to try something different I strongly suggest going to Shepherd's Inn.

The place is a little hole in the wall, with a fantastic staff, wonderful service, and delicious food.
I had a basque garlic chicken meal and there was sooooo many flavors and palate delights.
There was way more food than i or my friend could eat.
The drinks were served by a very beautiful (both inside and out) bartender named Jazeale.
The only regret i have is i can only give 5 stars. I would love to give 10!

I say 3 because I have mixed feelings. I am at a dance contest at a downtown theater. Its Saturday and all the restaurants are closed. Also there is no fricken parking in downtown Fresno. So I had scouted out shepherds inn in the morning and decided to get the family down there first chance. Well the chance came and I herded them over there as quickly as I could. We walked 0.5 miles. I got to the door at 205. The door was locked. A man unlocked the door and directed me to the restaurant. I seated myself they a young lady came out of the kitchen and said they are closed till 5. The food looks good and though it is a small restaurant it appears to accommodate large groups. But being told yes by one person and no by another is off putting. I will only be in Fresno once a year but I will most likely not eat at the shepherds inn.

Delicious! Thank you June for making a wonderful night better. The food was amazingly simple yet so so flavorful. It needed no enhanced presentation. The chowder was a surprise with dill in the forefront and the flavor and texture of the shrimp in the potato salad was great. We will be returning and bringing friends.

Absolutely great place to eat Basque food while passing through Fresno. On par, and even better, than most of the Bakersfield Basque places, and that's extremely high praise. The garlic fried chicken, clam chowder, pasta and beans are the best around. Great service and old-school atmosphere. A truly great place to enjoy a delicious and hearty meal with family, friends, or just your "significant other". We will definitely return.