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    California Al's Restaurant

    4.4 (184 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    California Burger and onion rings
    Diane S.

    Was there with a friend and decided to try this cute little restaurant instead of one of the chains. Ordered the California burger and we were amazed with the first bite! It is obvious this is a real handmade all beef patty with amazing flavor. We can't wait to come back to try the breakfast and some of the other sandwiches.

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    Rick P.

    Great place for breakfast. They have dining indoor and out on their patio area. It's a small restaurant but the food and service is big. We've been here a few times and the staff is always friendly and welcoming. During my last visit I had the bacon spinach scramble. It was delicious. I've tried their omelets as well. I would definitely recommend this place for breakfast when in this area.

    Chicken fried steak (breakfast) country gravy..hash browns..scrambled eggs

    I and a friend stopped in for breakfast...We both got the chicken fried steak. The food was hot and fresh...The waitress was a complete delight..We will be going back..

    Veggie & mozzarella omelet

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    14 days ago

    Best burger I have had in town. Fresh ingredients, high quality food. Well worth it and great staff.

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    Food good! We sat on the patio it's a friendly dog place and the service is fast. It's nice to sit outside with the dog.

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    This place is great. Pricing is reasonable and food and staff are top notch. Location is easy to get to. Just a great local spot in Lodi.

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    7 months ago

    Food is great service was great 10 out of 10. Great atmosphere I would highly recommend this to anyone.

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    11 months ago

    Great service and had a great suggestion. The waitress suggested the sourdough burger. It was amazing. And the onion rings were an 8.8.

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    9 months ago

    Great breakfast joint. Had a great meal, good enough to take my brother and sister in law to.

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    1 year ago

    Good food, great service and a less noisy environment than any of the other area breakfast/lunch restaurants.

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    My first time here and I loved it! The service was prompt and super friendly and the food was delicious. I'll be back for sure!

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    9 months ago

    Al's is a great spot for breakfast or lunch ESPECIALLY when the weather is nice so you can sit outside.

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    1 year ago

    First time here. Don't recommend getting the biscuit and gravy, but the hamburgers are good.

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    The service was excellent and the food was great. We both had burgers. Terrific. We sat outside and it was lovely.

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    Stopped in for dinner recently since it had been a while since our last visit. The restaurant is…read morelocated in a busy downtown area, so parking can sometimes be a bit tricky--something to keep in mind if you're planning to come during peak hours. We were seated quickly and served waters right away. My husband ordered the fish and chips, while I went with the jalapeño chicken sandwich. The sandwich came with a grilled chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, pepper jack cheese, crispy fried onions, and jalapeño dressing on grilled ciabatta bread. I also upgraded my fries to their Bleu fries (topped with bleu cheese crumbles and bleu cheese dressing). The fries were definitely a highlight--served hot, crispy, and perfectly paired with the bleu cheese. My husband was really impressed with the fish and chips, which he hadn't tried here before. The fish was beer-battered and fried, served with fries and coleslaw. He especially liked the coleslaw, noting that it tasted fresh with great flavor and wasn't overly coated in mayo. Overall, we really enjoyed our meal and the experience. Looking forward to coming back again soon.

    Service - Excellent Ambiance - amazing…read moreFood - nope! I ordered evening special, Mac N Cheese. I would NOT recommend it, it tasted more like a bland soup. My husband ordered Fish N Chips - fish was extremely greasy. Our server was superb, kind, friendly, fast, 2 minute follow up and keeps our drinks filled and all the clutter removed throughout the dinner. If the food were nearly as appetizing as the servers work ethic I may consider returning. Ambiance was lovely.

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    Food: Amazing seasonal menu. Great cocktails, Seasonal special appetizer: Fresh Burrata with basil…read moreoil, pesto, charred tomatoes with baby arugula and fresh pizza dough. Wild salmon entree cooked to perfection with crispy skin, Millionaire Burger with perfectly cooked medium burger and thick slices of pork belly bacon, prosciutto arugula pizza and Cobb salad. Service: very nice wait staff however the folks refilling water wasn't the best. We asked 2x before being refilled. Ambiance: Cool vibe in downtown Lodi, lots of glass and windows to keep the inside airy with modern touches with dark wood tables. Check out their Market with to go items, fresh baked items (cookies to die for but run out typically by 5pm) and wine. We have been consistent customers from their original location in Stockton.

    We decided to try the new market tavern in Lodi. We had a reservation and were seated outside…read more The cars on the road were loud and it was not always pleasant. There was a man standing across the street playing music and that was rather nice when I could hear him. Service was spotty. Had to wait awhile for food, water, after dinner drinks, and dessert. My husband enjoyed his dinner. My chicken Parmesan was okay. It did not taste like freshly breaded but more like pre frozen entree. I would not order it again. We were there for quite awhile. We saw friends go in after us and leave before us due to our slow service. I almost felt like they forgot about us outside. I love market tavern in Stockton and have always had great service and food there. Maybe this was just an off night. I will definitely come back and give them a chance to improve this so-so Yelp rating. I will definitely request to be seated inside!

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    Great spot for a casual meal downtown. I've been here several times and the food is always solid…read more Parking can be a little tricky since it's in a busy area, but there's a small lot and some street parking. We came for Sunday lunch with family and were seated right away. Our waiter was great -- he checked in on us regularly and even refilled our drinks without us having to ask, which was a nice touch. I ordered the Greek salad with added salmon (+$8) and it was a great choice. The portion was generous and came with a slice of focaccia. The salad had mixed greens, olives, artichokes, feta, and red onion with a really tasty balsamic vinaigrette. Our table also ordered a cheese pizza, Caesar salad wrap, and the chicken pot pie. I had a bite of the pot pie and it was incredible -- definitely ordering that next time. Bonus: they offer a free wine tasting with the purchase of a meal, which is a fun extra. Everyone enjoyed their meal and we'll absolutely be back!

    If we are just judging everything by the food and ambience, five stars. There I got that out of the…read moreway. Food is fantastic. We got the foccicia bread basket as an appetizer and it was really good, herb, olive oil, soft bread like a sponge. The chicken pot pie was excellent, full of flavor, great crust and good filling. I got the French dip, it was probably one of the best I had in a while. The au jus was the best part, thick, flavorful along with a strong creamy horseradish. Service............. Not so much. For a big place that was maybe 40% occupied, it was soooooooooooooooooo slow. One server from what I see, 2 bussers, and 5 others standing around chatting. Took a good 30 mins to get seated (there was tables available), though we got to go to their tasting room, and got a bottle of wine; another 20 mins to get the server's attention after getting seated and probably another 40 for the food to come. That was probably the most irritating.

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    4.1(298 reviews)
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    I ate here twice, one day for a light dinner in the bar and another in the main restaurant…read more The ambiance is very pleasant, perhaps call it farmhouse chic with a sophisticated yet cozy feeling as though you're eating at someone's house. It's contemporary and the furnishings are quite comfortable. It's the type of place you can settle in and have a casual meal without feeling rushed. Prices are high yet the quality is excellent. For the first evening at the bar we settled into a high top table. You can sit at the bar, lounge type seating or outdoors on a pleasantly shaded patio. They had an expanded bar bites menu as the main restaurant is closed on Wednesdays... most of it quite enticing. We opted for cocktails to start and I chose a specialty Date Maple Old Fashioned. It was really good with a large ice ball to chill it. For bar bites we shared the pork belly sandwiches (small, delicious but messy to eat), the sausage skewers (amazing!) and crab cups (refreshingly light and easy to eat). After cocktails we had glasses of a light white wine, made with Santorini Greek grapes. For the next meal in the dining room the place was a buzz with activity but conversation was easy without a lot of excessive noise. It's intimate and the room is quite pleasant for a gourmet meal. We started with cocktails (same Old Fashioned) and shared the grilled Brussels Sprouts which were plentiful and ever so delicious. They were slightly over grilled for my taste yet it didn't distract from me enjoying them. We got bread which was a baguette with butter and the consistency perfect for a French style loaf. For my entree I debated between the scallops and the pork chop and went with the chop. I was quite pleased as the chop came in thick slices and drizzled with a tarragon mustard reduction sauce. It was amazing, tender, juicy and at 22oz I couldn't finish it all. It came with a tasty apple sauce and grilled seared cabbage. Absolutely delicious. Ed, celebrating a birthday, had steak which came with a huge bowl of mashed potatoes which I tasted. Oh my gosh, the creamiest potatoes ever! For dessert we shared the cheese plate, a really great way to end the meal, with glasses of a twany port. All of the cheeses from a brie to a hard cheese were top quality. Service both times was very attentive, professional yet personable. We were well cared for and everything went smoothly. It's expensive yet the experience and value is worth visiting. Make a reservation.

    We walked around the area outside of the restaurant and it's a very pleasant experience. The…read moreweather was excellent for sitting outside. The service was above and beyond. The food was ok, its was good , it was very expensive, I think I expected more from the flavors. We started with lemonade, it was delicious! The bread was ok , really hard crust with a soft inside, I would have appreciated some oil and vinegar for the bread. For an appetizer we ordered an octopus salad , the octopus was good, not over the top . We also ordered a dozen oysters they were underwhelming, not sure what was on them but I asked for nothing on them . The greens were slightly wilting, it was ok . I ordered the bay scallops they were good , the purée that came with it was ok. We also ordered the smashed potatoes, they were underwhelming but ok . My Neice ordered a salad and it seemed just ok , she liked it , not super crisp. She also ordered fries , they were good . Over all our experience was just ok , it must be a status thing when you say you went to the Americana House , it was just ok and at 125.00 per person we expected higher quality. The horseradish was outstanding. The ambience was a great experience, not sure I would recommend here , the quality does not match the price . Desert was good , coffee was good

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    Great dining room

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