You cannot beat Elkhorns Thursday and Friday Special dinners. We were there again last week for…read moretheir Friday special of Filet Mignon with grilled sweet potatoes and vegetables. Absolutely amazing! So tender and flavorful, perfectly seasoned and cooked to order. Check out their online menu for their weekly specials.

Food is fantastic but unfortunately there's one wait staff person that is awful so it is worth…read morestaying away just to avoid that person. Ruins the entire experience.

Highly recommend! I LOVED Market Tavern. We were in town for a small convention and asked a local…read morefriend for restaurant recs. They recommended Market Tavern. Hubby and I really enjoyed this restaurant. It was a Saturday afternoon, and we were seated immediately. Service was great. Our server was friendly and efficient. Food was excellent! Hubby ordered the spaghetti with two meatballs. I got the prosciutto & arugula wood fired pizza - so good!! I brought home leftovers and enjoyed every bite! Definitely coming back when we're in town again. They also have other locations like Dublin and Lodi. Go check them out!

I'm not sure why it has taken me this long to review Market Tavern, but I've been here several…read moretimes over the years, and my experiences have generally been good. I recommend making a reservation ahead of time, especially on weekends, as wait times can get long or they may not have any availability at all. I don't like how dark it is inside, so I prefer sitting near the front by the bar, where there's more lighting. They offer some special and seasonal items, but I've mostly enjoyed their wood-fired pizzas, espcially the Prosciutto and Arugula. I've also enjoyed their braised short ribs, skirt steak, and buttermilk chicken sandwich. For brunch, I usually get the Short Rib Poutine and house-made doughnuts, but I noticed the poutine was no longer on the menu during my most recent visit. Their furikake fries and deviled eggs are also good. Overall, a decent restaurant for brunch, lunch, and dinner.

Not being familiar with a town and wanting a good breakfast is always tricky. Avenue Grill had…read morestrong reviews and the food looked good on Yelp. When we got there, the place was packed. Always a good sign. We were quickly seated in their covered patio area. The seating was quite comfortable. The staff were prompt and attentive. I ordered the Potatoe Platter. Probably not the healthiest of choices but who can deny a heaping platter of country style potatoes mixed with grilled ham, bacon, onions, and topped with melted cheese. I mean seriously. I ordered mine with eggs and ordered the pancake instead of toast, more on that later. To say this is a hearty meal would be the understatement of the year. Try as I might, I packed over half of this delicious dish for breakfast the following day. Judge me if you must, but I measure all pancakes against the gold standard of pancakes, McDonalds. The Avenue Grill offered a solid pancake, light, fluffy with a slight snap, every bit a worthy competitor to my favorite. Before I knew it, the pancake was gone. My wife ordered the French Toast. Want we loved about the Avenue Grill is sometimes you just want good, simple food and this was the case with the French Toast. Based on a light Sourdough, the french toast had good flavor and came together nicely with the syrup. All in all, we absolutely loved Avenue Grill. If you're ever in the Lodi area, Avenue Grill is worth a visit.

If you are hangry for breakfast this is the place to visit bc they cook to order your mega entree…read moreright away. It's set in a nondescript strip mall & the restaurant itself is small with outdoor seating with space heaters but we three sat at the bar so we didn't have to wait at all for a table. It's very casual yet chill ambiance. Parking is free & there is only one restroom for the entire restaurant. So plan ahead. My son & I had the Denver omelettes with sourdough toast. My wife had her usual veggie omelette with no cheese but with sourdough toast. When we were served our breakfast our faces lit up literally bc of the massive amount of food. And that's an understatement! We ended up with boxes to go bc there was so much food on our plate. Crazy amount! You can be sure we would return! Can't wait!

Went out for my birthday dinner and my daughter had made reservations for outdoors. The wah-It…read moreseems they gave away our table, so we sat inside. It was a little dark inside the restaurant and a little loud. Ordered the clam chowder but was later informed that they were out. The yay- amazing server named Destiny. I ordered their halibut special and it had the most amazing risotto. My daughter's gnocchi was delicious, soft, pillowy, and creamy. My husband enjoyed his chicken parmigian. My son enjoyed his sandwich. They gave me a slice of their delicious tiramisu, strong (in a good way) taste of espresso, my hubby had the spumoni, highly recommend. we also ordered the peach and blueberry gelato pie, it's seasonal, and none of us liked it. Ordered a cup of coffee and it was very weak.Overall, great Italian food.

Lodi Ca.~ What an amazing restaurant! Beautiful decor in…read moreboth the restaurant and the patio area! The food was just as fabulous as the decor. We started out with the deep fried zucchini. Out of this world. The breading was thin and crispy, and the dipping sauce was yummy. We had the catch of the day. It came with risotto that was perfectly seasoned and cheesy. My friend had the Parpadelle. She said it was prepared perfectly, and al dente just like she likes it. We definitely would return for some more spins around the menu. This place is an institution in Lodi. Highly recommend.

Today was our 3rd time dining here. We brought our 21 year old daughter who loves steaks. She…read moredefinitely enjoyed her Prime Rib. It was cooked to perfection. Our host Danny was hilarious and gave a superb service. This place is really a hidden gem of Stockton. PS: Their clam chowder is the best!

Came here on Wednesday with my family…read more Our server was top notch. Mind you we have been here several times The reason for the one star: my sister got food poisoning from the food. A voice message was left same day for a call back. Next day a message was left with the hostess. No call backs were ever made. Wasn't asking for the entire bill to be refunded just her portion of the meal. The one star is how piss poor this was handled. A call back would have just been nice. It's upsetting because this was such a nice restaurant to go to but probably won't be back.

if you're looking for the best french toast in Stockton, look no further! idk what kind of bread…read morethey use but it's got this crispiness? or breading? around the bread? IDK BUT IT'S SO GOOD. the bread is thick, the portion is generous, and it's most definitely not those flimsy pieces of toast that you find at diners. I've been on the hunt for the best french toast in NorCal and this is top 5. 5 stars alone for the french toast and the service. seems to be pretty busy but everyone is very attentive and staff is top tier.

The people are well meaning. This was my fifth time there. When they opened a few years ago, the…read morefood and service was good. Something happened along the way. My order was forgotten, the scrambled eggs were burnt, dry toast and they didn't check on us. The ideas they have written on the menu look good, but they need to check the execution. There is a friendliness's, like a friend who pretends to like you but doesn't. I think they need a personnel refresh, a menu update and someone to regularly check the restrooms. It would also be nice to see a bit more diversity in employment. Hope the best for them.

The Dancing Fox Winery & Brewery was the final stop for our Executive Team Building adventure. We…read morestopped in on the way back from our event. We were greeted and seated promptly after arriving. The restaurant is decorated in vintage paintings and furniture, a large brick oven for pizzas and a cute outdoor patio with additional seating. Our server was very attentive, ensured our drinks were topped off and we were satisfied with our orders. We ordered a pizza, wings & mozzarella sticks as starters. I ordered the Tri Tip Green Chili Melt which was really good, others in the group ordered, wings, fish & chips, chicken caprese sandwich & the French Dip. All of our food & drink were delicious & our service was top notch. We enjoyed our dining experience at Dancing Fox and plan to dine here again in the future.

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.

Junior, provided outstanding service at Oxford Kitchen & Gastropub. He was friendly, attentive, and…read moremade our dining experience enjoyable. Great food, great atmosphere, and excellent customer service. Highly recommend. Thanks Junior and we will be back.

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

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.

Just another review…read more I've been going since they opened the new location. The owner and staff have been nothing but welcoming and kind. They always offer us samples of their newest additions, and I've always left satisfied. They have rotating desserts and food items and I love that I can always try something different. I'm a creature of habit so my regular is The Tip and their deep fried mushrooms. I can see there are a couple of 1 star reviews. I can tell you now it wasn't over the quality of the food. I have a feeling they are just Karen's and don't like when the staff sticks up for themselves. I enjoy their responses and their food. To the owner and staff, thank you for everything! Keep being you and keeping it real with these "food critics"

I'd been wanting to try this place for a while now, based on word of mouth. In order for the 2 of…read moreus to get maximum exposure to Fork It's quality, ordered 1 12" Cowboy with BBQ sauce on the side; 1 12" Clucking Bacon Ranch, 1 chocolate cream pie, 1 coconut cream pie and a single order of onion rings. My husband called in the order and I advised him to get there early as things have a tendency to sell out. 15 minutes later he arrived in the small strip mall off Don & Hammer, happy to find a disabled spot almost right in front. The area itself is a bit sketchy but okay during the abbreviated hours, mostly 11AM-4PM.. Closed Saturdays and most Sundays. The two big bags of wonderful smelling food cost $70, and I will describe and show photos of just what you will receive. A special note for the owner's son, Big D. The fact you noticed my guy was both elderly and disabled and offering help with the bags was beyond and above. He doesn't mention it but he's still a bit unsteady after hip surgery. My food rating is 4.5 but genuine kindness bumps it to a full 5! We started in splitting the chicken sandwich. I loved the fresh, lightly toasted bread and the fact this small business father and son team source locally. The roll was dressed with shredded lettuce and a couple ripe tomato slices. Two meaty slices of bacon added to the enjoyment, but what really knocked me out and made this such a fine value, 2 huge, (about the size of your palm and fingers), slices of breast with another half thrown in for good measure. The chicken benefitted from marinating then grilling just right. Missing in action? Any and all ranch dressing-I even looked for to-go containers but none to be found. Comparing notes with DH he said his bread was dripping with sauce to the point of being soggy...I guessed when the sandwich was upright on the drive home everything wet rushed to one side! Stuff happens. The size of these sandwiches is huge but we moved on to the Cowboy for dinner. Cut in two, I took the smaller side, closer to 5". I've deconstructed down to the point of separating out onions, mushroom and tri tip. We opted for Provolone for more of a cheesesteak vibe. Generous slabs of mild cheese helped hold the whole thing together. DH grilled tri tip and ribs for the Stockton Ports game for several years and knew what to look for. The consensus, fair amount of meat, cooked medium well, tender with good flavor. I specified BBQ sauce on the side, which was no problem. That way I could deconstruct my half Cowboy, could be a nurse thing! DH thought too many onions while I thought the ratio to meat was spot on. Sadly the mushrooms turned out to be 3/4ths of one button mushroom thinly sliced for my share. Both grilled onions and mushrooms add additional moisture and flavor. Adding the sauce, a molasses tomato blend with a small peppery kick made for a very enjoyable meal. The onion rings were about 1/2" thick and plentiful. Crispy on the outside while still being moist on the inside with sweet onion. The coconut pie was creamy with toasted coconut sprinkled over the whipped topping. The crust was of interest, buttery cookie instead of graham cracker or standard pie crust. Our chocolate cream pie was a chocolate lover's dream. A light mousse touch to the filling with heavier ganache brownie crust. We're still working on that one. So 4 meals, 2 happy campers and even our dogs give 4 paws up.