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    The Graduate

    3.8 (61 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Happy hour specials

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    Audra D.

    I got the word that this was under new ownership and had to travel to Stockton to eat some lunch with family. I have many great memories of this place when I was younger and this trip didn't disappoint. When we arrived it looked new but had the old school Graduate feel. The service was great and they have a wide variety of beers to choose from. We went with the Voodoo Ranger IPA. We also ordered the Grad Burger, Buffalo Wings, Cheesesteak sandwich and Grilled Chicken Sandwich. All of the food tasted good and it was served with steak fries which were delicious! We will definitely be coming back when we are in town!

    Buffalo, teriyaki & lemon pepper wings. Pepperoni pizza.

    Food is always really good, drinks can maybe be hit & miss depending on who's pouring them. [[HIGHLIGHT]]But gotta love the old school pizza place atmosphere just like it used to be.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice they updated the games and pool tables were a great touch.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service is okay always, nothing above & beyond usually but decent. Definitely recommend giving their wings a try, just maybe not the lemon pepper if you're not big on salt

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    Chris M.

    Had a pleasant experience liked everything... really nice people as well . Please give them a try !

    The hand-dipped corn dog.
    Bob H.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great sports bar vibe with TVs, video games, pool tables, beer, full bar and terrific food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The Glendale sandwich - roasted turkey, bacon, onions, lettuce and tomato on a toasted roll - is my go-to. My wife loved the hand-dipped corn dog - better than any corn dog at the fair. The burgers and pizza are killer. They have apps and steak fries. New proprietor Mike Linker has brought the Grad back to glory. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The interior is bright, clean and vibrant - a huge improvement from the old days.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Mike is a pro and we thank him and his staff!!

    Ribeye sandwich with salad

    Service was excellent food came out hot and tasty [[HIGHLIGHT]]atmosphere was wonderful. It felt like the old days.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    House salad
    Jeanette T.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Place was packed! Had a hard time finding a place to sit and could barely hear the person calling out the orders.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Come with patience and good ears.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Ordered garlic cheese bread, personal pizza, grad burger, jr grad burger, fish and chips. The garlic bread was NOT good, wouldn't order again. Used a fake tasting spread that gave it a tangy taste. The burgers were good with the exception of the bun. The bun fell apart on the grad burger making a mess to eat. A sturdier bun would work better for a juicy burger like this. The fries were average could have been served hotter. The fish and chips were good and huge pieces of fish. 2 pieces served with the order. The personal pepperoni was just ok. Not the pizza of the og graduate that's for sure! The dough needed to be thinner and sauce not so sweet. It was just ok for me. Would I order the pizza again, not sure? I'd order the burger again. The service was good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very loud, busy with few tables open, and food was fair.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

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    Ariane M.

    This was a family favorite growing up. We would come here all the time to celebrate birthdays or just to enjoy drinks & food. It was sad to hear that they had closed down. Wanted to celebrate the libras in our family, so we were ecstatic to hear that they had opened back up again. The makeover is nice and pretty much has the same layout as before. It's just the food is not the same and they do not serve alcohol here. Nor do they serve the delicious milkshakes they used to have.

    Then they gave me a burnt pizza. This place has to be better

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    The food was fantastic. The service was top-notch. The bar has many options for drinkers and non-drinkers. FIVE STARS!

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    Great job. Great customer service. Great food and drinks . [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice place for the kids as well[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

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    I miss the old wings. These aren't nearly as good as the old days here when you got the full wing. Soggy now.

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    Food is pretty good and service is great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The interior reminds me of the early 2000s[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]].

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    The Graduate - tradamerican - Updated August 2026

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