Wow. SQZ Burger has been open for nearly three years in Lodi and I never noticed it. I know I've…read moredriven past it many times, but I guess their signage is too modest compared to the huge "IDOL BEER WORKS" on the other end of the building. I figured it was just another iteration of the original (now long gone) Squeeze Inn in Sacramento, and I was right. I don't think the various locations are franchises, but are more likely independently owned, and the quality varies from location to location. The one that used to be in West Sac, for instance, was terrible, which might explain why it's been gone for years. And the mid-town was also a resounding MEH, and also gone. There's nothing at any version of Squeeze Inn/Burger that I want more than just a basic Squeeze (or in this case, SQZ) with Cheese, though. I don't want a taco, nor a BLT, and especially not chicken strips. I want that which made the brand famous. A cheeseburger with all the traditional toppings and a cheese skirt just dripping cheese grease off it. SQZ Burger delivers the goods. The cheese skirt was just the right size, not too big, not too small. At one point in my life I would have said that there's no such thing as a cheese skirt that's too big, but a couple of years ago I had a cheese skirt that was so big that I felt sick afterward from all the cheese grease! In addition to the just right amount of cheese, the burger had lettuce, tomato, pickles, red onion, and a healthy schmear of mayo and mustard. Damn near a perfect burger. The owner was running the register on my visit, and when she brought my food out, she asked if I wanted a side of ranch. I'm the kind of guy who would drink ranch dressing if I could, so of course I accepted. I didn't even ask - It was nice of her to offer! There's a throughline from the original Squeeze Inn on Power Inn Road to SQZ Burger, too. The father of the husband half of the H/W ownership team owned the original location. Brandon and Katie ran the Galt location for several years, and have now brought the goodness to a Lodi brick and mortar spot. I'll definitely be back.

Our Corvette club made a little drive from Sacramento to Lodi to visit IDOL Beer Works. I'm not…read moremuch of a beer drinker, but thankfully SQZ Burger basically shares a building with IDOL and we all placed an order at SQZ. My wife had the burger with cheese skirt and fries. I had the western bacon cheeseburger with fries and a strawberry shake. These burger was full of flavor and BIG! Not sure exactly how they make their fries, but they're amazing. And my strawberry shake was good also. We had about 45 people all land at the same time, and SQZ was able to quickly get us all served in short order. I do love the vibe of both SQZ & IDOL. It was a nice little drive both ways with an epic food stop in between.

I visited Nash + Tender Lodi in Lodi, CA [123 W Elm St] on Tuesday, 06/23/26, around 12:45 PM…read more For lunch, I proceeded to order the #1 Combo, which came with 2 Hot Chicken Sliders, Mac N Cheese ($2 upgrade), a side of special sauce, and a Strawberry Kiwi Lemonade. The Hot Chicken Sliders were flavorful and paired so well with the special sauce. The Mac N Cheese was decent. The Strawberry Lemonade was absolutely refreshing. The inside of the restaurant was clean. There were a good number of tables and chairs available for customers, indoors and outdoors. Nash + Tender Lodi makes solid chicken slider sandwiches. I recommend stopping by.

I stopped into Nash & Tender for lunch after reading some positive reviews. Well the reviewers…read moreweren't wrong, because the food and service were great. I ordered a #3 combo and a side of ranch for $17.50 before tip and tax. It came with a large slider, another chicken breast on toast, a large serving of crinckle cut fries, and a drink. It was a lot of food and I had leftovers, so I was happy with the size of the portions. The slider had a big, thick, piece of fried chicken breast on it. It was a little spicey, topped with pickles, sauce, cole slaw and served on a nice brioche bun. It was one of the better chicken sandwiches I've had in a while and very satisfying. The chicken breast on toast, was silimar and just as satisfying. The fries were hot, chispy, and lightly seasoned. I enjoyed every one as I dunked them in sauce and munched them down. The staff was nice, and prepared my food quickly. The dining room was basic, but functional, and the drinks were self-serve. I'm happy to give them 5 stars. The food was really good.

Nothing fancy but they make some great fast food! The Oreo milkshake was yummy, I like that it had…read morecookie chunks and wasn't completely blended in. We got the bacon and jalapeño burgers. I love spice so the jalapeño burger was great! Fries were also nice and crunchy on the outside. The inside is a little dark and reminds me of an older fast food restaurant. Our order was quick to come out and the cashier was pleasant so no complaints

Place is not taken care of outside, that should have been my first warning…read more The second was the obvious problems with the sewer. I will give them a good mark for a clean eating area. Burger was ok, seemed a bit on the dry side. The Modesto and hammer law Stockton is juicier. Something definitely off with this location.

Smokey Grill in Lodi is officially our new go to spot for incredible Tandoori BBQ food with amazing…read moreflavors. We've been wanting to try this spot for a while, and since their other location is closed in Sacramento on Tuesdays, we finally made the trip to Lodi and wow, it was absolutely worth it the wait and Abdul that helped us was cool. He had a good sense of humor. We were coming back from Monterey and all of us were hungry. We ordered quite a feast: (3) chicken tikka wraps without lettuce 8 piece chicken tikka 8 piece chicken malai 6 regular naans + 1 garlic naan Tandoori fish order Tandoori chicken pizza Chicken tikka masala rice plate Every single item was flavorful, mouth watering, and cooked perfectly. The chicken tikka and malai were tender and packed with flavor. The naans were soft and fresh, and the chicken tikka masala rice plate had that rich, comforting sauce that was creamy smooth you can't stop eating and dipping your naan into. The tandoori fish was a standout smoky, well seasoned, and tender. They give a lot of meat inside the wraps. The tandoori chicken pizza... let's just say we couldn't even wait to get home. We ate a slice in the car because the smell alone was too tempting. That's how good it was. We took everything to go, the quality was top tier! You can tell they care about their food and flavors and wanting their customers happy. Abdul kept letting us know the status of our order and took care of us with chutney and ranch. If you've been thinking about trying Smokey Grill, don't wait.... this place delivers on every level! Ask for Abdul, he is down to earth nice guy. 5 stars!! Thanks Abdul!! Photos are attached

The staff here is super friendly and make incredible eats. Kabobs are amazing but the pizzas and…read morethe real deal. Some of the best flavors in town for pizza by far.

Fish and chips and their blue fries were lovely. Philly cheese steak will not be ordered again. We…read moreplan on returning someday for the former.

It's nice to have a restaurant experience where from top to bottom everything meet your…read moreexpectations. The building is simply gorgeous. What an amazing job they did with renovating and laying this place out. Our server was super friendly and genuine. Food arrived so fast and was completely on point. Has to be one of the top places I've eaten in 2026!

Didn't disappoint. I got the fish and chips. One of of the best fried fish I've had in a while. The…read morebatter isn't too fried and there is a good juicy amount of fish inside. Nicely seasoned and tasty. Came with fries and I enjoyed it being on the thicker side. I usually stuff myself with multiple fries haha didn't have to this time. My partner got the peri chicken which had good flavoring with the sauce as well! Good amount of chicken dang! Mojito was a good starter. I probably would've done a beer with my fish and chips next time lol. Quick friendly staff and parking right nearby. Tough during the week but on the weekend the parking is free. It's got the UK style ambiance. The phon booth and the designs were on point for it

Solid lunch at a very clean, comfortable restaurant…read more I had the bangers and mash and they were on point. Great bangers cooked perfectly. Mashed potatoes had the perfect texture. Side of kale was a healthy touch. My wife had the Chicken Tikka Masala bowl. Fantastic flavor on the sauce. It came with rice and an arugula salad. She loved her lunch and brought half of it home for dinner. Iced tea was excellent. They bring you a large bottle of water too. Service was good. Gentleman didn't pester you but made sure you were taken care of. Bathrooms decorated nicely and were super clean. I saw a robotic cart deliver food to a table. I thought that was kinda cool. Just saw it once and then it went to the charging station. Interesting place.

We happened to stop by West Oak Nash while in Lodi dropping our son off for move-in day at…read moreUniversity of Pacific, and what a happy discovery this was! Melissa, the owner, could not have been more welcoming. She shared that she and her husband are UOP grads themselves, which made the visit feel even more special given why we were in town. The food was outstanding. The pork schnitzel sandwich was cooked perfectly: crispy, well-seasoned, and clearly made with care. The deviled eggs were some of the best we've had in a long time, creamy with just the right kick. It's clear this is a place run with real pride, and it means a lot to support a local, family-run spot like this in Lodi, especially one with such genuine UOP roots. If you're ever dropping off (or picking up) a Tiger, make time to stop in. We'll definitely be back on our next visit to campus.

Came on a Saturday for lunch visiting a friend. I was enticed by all the colorful looking pictures…read moreand because I've never had German or German inspired food before. Now was a good as time as any! As we entered, there was a sign to meet at the bar for seating. The waitress/server came out after a bit of a wait and according to my friend, it's usually a longer wait time around lunch for someone to come out and seat you. I was recommended to try the pork schnitzel by my friend and it did not disappoint. I got my sandwich with a side salad. We also ordered the deviled eggs to share. My friend has never had the deviled eggs before and pleasantly surprised and delighted that the eggs were absolutely delicious. They're very smooth, eggs were cooked perfectly and the touch of bacon was just right. It does come with a small helping of mixed greens topped with pickled onions. The pork schnitzel was crispy & crunchy due to the breaded pork loin, came with pickled onions, slaw and the chipotle aioli sauce. The sauce does have a bit of a kick to it but it wasn't too spicy, well, at least for me. My salad was very good too. It was colorful and had an interestingly tangy dressing on it. It paired well with the sandwich. One was spicy and the salad was tangy but refreshing. My friend also ordered the pork schnitzel with beef tallow fries. I tried some of her fries and they were thin but still crispy. Overall the food at West Oak Nosh was so good and delicious! Service was good, prompt and our server was attentive despite being by herself. I think this place is great for the summer to have a drink and eat. Will have to come back for the drinks!

Burgers and corn dog was on point. The fries and fried zucchini could use a little work.read more

I came here because I wanted to support a local business instead of going to In-N-Out, but…read moreunfortunately the experience didn't justify the price. We ordered a regular burger combo and a kid's cheeseburger combo. There were barely any customers, yet it took almost 40 minutes to get our food. The burgers weren't bad, but they also weren't anything that stood out, especially considering the cost. I even left a tip because I wasn't expecting such a long wait, and my total ended up being almost $32. I don't mind paying more for good food and good service, but when the wait is that long and the food is just average, it's hard to justify. I really wanted to like this place and support a local business, but this visit just didn't do it for me. Next time, I'll probably stick with In-N-Out.