This place is decent. I've been here a couple of times before and didn't really care for it, but…read morethis time I switched up the sauce and went with the garlic butter with lemon pepper. I can finally say it was 4 out of 5. Next time, I'll probably order the "Burn My Tongue" level because I love my food really spicy...like really spicy. I definitely enjoy bold heat. The service was decent as well. I just wish our server had come back to check on us a couple more times because it was a little hard to get her attention. I needed a few extra lemons, and it took a while to ask. Other than that, everything was good overall.

The women restroom was dirty both sinks, look like someone threw up in the both and strains of hair…read morewas all over the counter. I went to the manager and requested someone went in there to clean it. Too pricey! Dungeness Crabs too hairy! Sauce very bland! I had to tell the waiter not to be scratching in arm while serving food or putting lids on my cups If you do scratch your arm, head or nose just wash your hands. I requested my food to go after that. So I give um 2 stars.

Pulled up for take out.. ordered low country boil with CAPTAIN SPECIAL medium heat & extra sauce…read more FIIRRREEEE!!! GOOD AS FK!!! That sauce is the one.. I need the recipe, I'll make my own boils lol. I was sucking the shrimp/corn & kept dipping it in the sauce, licking the gloves, it was PERFECTION! After a while, my lips got numb.. lol. Everything was hot & fresh. Yesssssssss, Captain Crab!!!!

We are on a road trip and I found this restaurant on the map and it seemed interesting. Some of the…read morereviews about service had me nervous but we figured it might be fun none-the-less. We were greeted kindly at our arrival and seated immediately. Our waitress, Patty, was at our table within seconds. She was extremely sweet and very attentive and returned frequently to the table to check on us and offer drink refills. Our food arrived quickly, was hot, and was perfectly fine. No, it is not fine dining, but that's not what we were looking for. Best of all was the check, which was incredibly reasonable for what we got. We will remember this as an excellent stop on our trips north.

Tonight I came in with my coworker. We love our server AliAnna. She sat us down at our table after…read morea few minutes she took our order. Our food didn't that long and everything is on point. I love the house sauce that I order with the combo 'the lick' everything taste very good. Also the seafood stuff baked oysters, a dish you would want to order. My coworker said compare to Cajun crack n. She like the taste of food here more. It's really rare for her to compliment a place when she a picky eater. During the whole time we were enjoying our food. AliAnna came by to our table pretty often to check on us and making sure we have everything we needed. I would give this place 10/10.

Hands down the best Cajun spot! This was my second time here. The first time I went was at their…read moredowntown location, and they've since moved to this bigger space. Everything was amazing--from the interior to the food and the service. I honestly wish I could give them more than 5 stars. We came for their R&B Brunch, and I loved everything. The music and vibes were on point, the service was great, and the food was absolutely delicious. Definitely one of my favorite places, and I'll keep coming back!

My annual tradition is going to The Crab Zone for my birthday. The Crab Zone is one of the original…read morecrab restaurants in Stockton before others started popping up here and there. I've tried most of them and they just can't match the creamy garlic butter sauce on the crab that The Crab Zone has perfected. I always order the Dungeness crab (garlic butter of course) and my daughter ordered the traditional and zesty, Spicy Cajun sauce. I have to say, the crabs were pretty good in size, very meaty and very tasty. We ordered the fried calamari for an appetizer which tasted freshly made. We both ordered the peach lemonade that had fresh pieces of chopped peaches in the drink. Very tasty. The crab comes with choices of corn, potatoes and sausage that you expect in a crab boil. The hot link sausage is my favorite. I also ordered a side order of the garlic noodles. I love garlic noodles but these are a little thin and dry and don't preserve as well when cooled down. I would love to try the shrimp, mussels and clams but the crab was more than enough. The service is spectacular. The owner is so nice. Her kindness makes her my secret crush....but let's just keep that between us. The ambience is trendy, sporty, divey -just perfect for the locals and regulars. They were playing a nice soundtrack and had the World Cup playing on the tv. While everything about The Crab Zone is spectacular - the Dungeness crab is a bit pricey. $250 was the price tag (not including tip) and about $40 more than last year. But no complaints because The Crab Zone is delicious.

To be honest, I haven't been here in years because I was never a fan of their seafood boil sauce…read more Saw their instagram recently and decided to give it a try again. Garlic noodles - 5/10 too plain. If they add the garlic sauce from the Cajun wings, that would definitely elevate the whole dish! Cajun wings - 7/10 it was good with the garlic sauce that's came on it Crawfish - 10/10 they were big and tasted fresh! Shrimp - 9/10 head on shrimps were really big! Lots of flavor. My only dislike was the sauce. Extremely too watery for my liking. The spice level is there, and the flavor is there in the boil water. I am more of a saucy, Cajun, garlicky person. Overall... Service was great. Vibes are cool inside. Thank you Crab Zone!

Good southern style soul food. Place was packed, but the service was amazing…read more Highly recommended.

I so hate not leaving a 5 star review. I know how hard people work to make their business the best…read moreit can be. I was so looking forward to trying their food. I absolutely love garlic! I didn't think I would ever say something had too much garlic. The shrimp and garlic noodles were actually inedible. I was able to eat the shrimp, but I had to leave the noodles. I felt like I was biting into cloves of garlic, instead of noodles. The cornbread and banana pudding were ok, but nothing to write home about. There were no utensils or napkins in the bag either.

Sounds like a local fav for the older set out here in Stockton. It's in a somewhat nicer/more…read moreupscale shopping complex. They've been around for over 30 years so that's a statement on its own. Place is big (lots of seating), bright with natural light. Service casual with a nice wine/cocktail menu, cloth napkins and bread service. The early evening visit I went was super quiet and it seemed like the servers knew all the regulars in there. I like that vibe. Glass of Pinot Gris ($10/4.5*) Anytime I travel around and dine I try find if a local wine is available. I saw they had this unique white wine from a Lodi winery so I immediately went with that. Cool, crisp, slight stone fruit aroma with a minerally finish. Love those traits in a white wine with seafood. Cajun Shrimp ($20/3.5*) Upon arrival for the price I initially thought it was an iffy portion for the price. 6 smallish shrimps (1 n a half bites per shrimp). Very simply prepared, grilled lightly with just a smidge of cajun seasoning then served with 2 sauces (a cocktail and tartar). But as I ate these, I did start to like them more and more. The seasoning was not bold but did work well with the grill flavor. And a dab of creamy tartar sauce complimented the spiced-grill flavor nicely, and it paired super nice with the pinot gris. These ended up being better than I had initially perceived. Clam Chowder (4.5*) I chose a cup of chowder as it comes with an entree. A salad can also be had if you wanted. But I found their chowder to be quite ideal. Perfect creamy texture without being too thick and stodgy, and great presence of potatoes and tender clams. The flavor could be more briny/clam-y but that's just my preference. Great with a dab of Tabasco and a dip from their hearty table bread. Snapper Filet ($24/4*) Thin filet seasoned very mildly if any at all. Chose for it to be grilled versus fried or sauted. But you have choices here which I applaud. But it was so mild that I took a half pat of butter and melted it on top of the filet, sprinkled with salt and a squeeze of lemon. Totally amped up the dish. Next time I think I'll try a more involved dish like a seafood pasta. Served with nicely steamed veggies and red potatoes which I find comforting with simple seafood. Too full for dessert and their offerings did look promising. I visit my retired aunt and uncle in this town a couple times per year. I think I'm gonna include this place as part of our options for dining outs. See ya again Bud's, well played.

Service: 3.8 = attentive & friendly Food: 2.2 = unseasoned…read more Wife not feeling well, but she still needed to work; so ended up driving her around for work. Lunch time so she chooses Bud's a long standing restaurant located in the Lincoln Center. Walking in and looking around, you get that old school vibe where a more mature crowd would dine for lunch and talk business. We were greeted and sat immediately, followed by waitress coming by to take our drink order. We placed our order: Fish & Chips (no coleslaw) for me and my wife chose the catfish platter. Restaurant provided bread (supposedly sourdough but couldn't tell by smell or taste) and butter prior to our meal. Food arrives and my fish looked (like fish sticks) & smelled like something out of a frozen box, luckily after a bite the fish was fresh but unseasoned. And because it was unseasoned, the only thing I could taste was the lemon I squeezed on top. My fries were salted which helped . My wife had a nice piece of fried catfish that was unseasoned too with steamed veggies and a side of rice that was very dry. Our waitress kept tabs on us during stay which was probably the highlight of our visit. Not sure if this was an off day for their kitchen but when a staple like Fish & Chips at a seafood restaurant is excused poorly IMO then it's time to go back to the drawing board and hold the kitchen to a higher standard.

Welcome to Garlic Brothers - my favorite garlic restaurant in Stockton. I would say my favorite…read moreItalian restaurant - but at Garlic Bro's, it really is all about the garlic. And I love it! Garlic Bro's is a not so hidden local favorite that has become much more popular through the years. It sits right on the Delta for a perfect water-front view for outside dining and those lucky enough to get the huge bay window seating on the inside. I can order a full meal just on the appetizers alone. Ive tried them all. The fried raviolis and the grilled duck wraps (in bacon) are among my favorites. Garlic Bro's has a unique selection of oven baked pizza's but when I come to Garlic Bro's, it's all about the entree's for me. My all-time favorite is the grilled garlic steak. It is the best rib eye steak in Stockton. I order mine blackened (crispy outside) with the brown mushroom gravy that comes in a side dish. For sides, I order the garlic mashed potatoes. They taste creamy good by itself but remember the mushroom brown gravy I ordered for the steak? It's really for my garlic mashed potato's. A perfect combo. Consider this a Pro Tip. My other side is the green death pasta. You have to request it (another Pro Tip). I've tried pesto pasta everywhere and it's only this delicious at Garlic Bro's. The honorable mention is the grilled pork steak. The best pork steak in Stockton. The grilled lamb chops are good - just not as great as the other two entrees....but I'm a very tough critic when it comes to lamb chops. One thing to know at Garlic Bro's is they don't water down the mixed drinks. You definitely get what you pay for. And the price tag is actually pretty reasonable. Garlic Bro's can get very busy so come early for good seats and parking - because they don't take reservations.

Amazing food. Absolutely the best gumbo I've had in the area. View is nice. Parking can be a…read morelittle tight. Their drinks were okay. Not fruity enough.

Red Lobster never disappoints! Everything was sooo good and we definitely ordered way too much…read more The lobster, shrimp, scallops, pasta, Brussels sprouts, and of course those Cheddar Bay Biscuits -- all delicious! The portions were great, everything came out hot and fresh, and the service was friendly. We left completely stuffed and happy! Definitely one of those meals where you say you're full but somehow keep eating.

There are not many Red Lobster spots left in this area but glad to still have one in the 209…read moreStockton area. Always try to stop by any chance driving back from the Bay Area as Red Lobster still offers delicious seafood especially now during Lent, Fridays is seafood Fridays!! :) This spot is located at a shopping plaza so there is plenty of parking! It is pretty big inside with lots of spacious tables. And the lighting set is awesome! It is currently their Lobsterfest so had to get one of their offerings. They have their Lobsterfest Boil but I didn't order it, perhaps next time. I opted instead for the trio with lobster tail, grilled salmon and shrimp. I have no regret getting the trio as it was very delicious and awesome!!! The lobster was tender and juicy! The grilled salmon and shrimp were both delish!! Oh let's not forget the biscuits, so good I had to request for another basket Lol For dessert, got a yummy strawberry cheesecake! The staff were efficient and service was good. Too bad the one in Sac closed. But there is the one at Citrus Heights, who wants to go? On a Friday Lol

Fat City is the absolute best BBQ in the entire area. What makes it extra special though is the…read morefamily who runs it. The owner Don makes everyone feel like family and you can tell he has put his heart and soul into his business. This isn't just a BBQ place, they have incredible variety on their menu. I love their garlic tots, grilled cheese and street tacos. My husband loves their brisket and their wings. We stop in whenever we can to have some delicious food and support this amazing family. I highly recommend stopping in here and giving them a try, You won't be disappointed.

OK so I'm kinda obsessed with their BBQ sauces and fries! Sandwiches are pretty spot on. Loved the…read morepulled chicken sandwich. I was pretty bummed with the portion size of the fries. As good as they are you would really think you would get just a few more. Onion rings on the other hand are huge and drinks are refillable. Parking lot is in the back as well as the entrance. Not the best location for huge parties and zero booths. Lots of tables and bar top.

I had a great experience and I was greeted as family as I work across the street at Stkn Honda , my…read moreserver Ruben is the best , everytime I go in , he remembers me and makes me feel like coming back again

Ruben is a great server. Always made sure we had refills for our drinks. Food was good. Place was…read moreclean and sort of fancy for Stockton. Thank you Ruben.