Went for dinner at 5pm. Nice staff, menu was hard to understand on your phone. Did not have a hamburger or sandwich available for dinner. We left because my child couldn't eat. This place is really good but not for families with children after 2pm. read more

I really like the atmosphere here, it's really cozy and just the thing to start off a traditional stop on the way back to the bay from Tahoe. The full parking lot for dinner service is a good indicator on what's going on, the restaurant has a lot of good BBQ staples served with sides like a baked potato, soup, house salad OR SPAGHETTI OR PESTO?! Just a note the spaghetti and the pesto look like a house sauce served with Linguini Fini. (Thinner Flat Noodles, still dope.) You've just read that correctly, your meal is already a wild ride into carb loading before heading home. The service is spot on, our waitress knew a lot about sandwiches and wraps and possibly the difference between the two. I really wish I could get through the meal with space for dessert. read more

Super good food. Came with the family and got to taste a little bit of everything. People were not kidding when when it was out in no where, but it was a nice drive. Who knew there was a town called Waterloo! Anyway, I digress... The food was very tasty and the sautéed mushrooms were in a gravy that is to die for. The pesto noodles were good, neutral in pesto favor. (Personally, I would have liked double the pesto...but that is me.) The 6 year old loved all of it, enjoyed the ribs and begged for more. She also enjoyed the shrimp. Anyway this is definitely a place to visit and come back to! read more

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We have been coming to this place for many years and I've never left a review. We enjoyed the food very much the pesto is to die for and the bar is even more fun. The bar is a lot of fun and they have really good drinks. If you are a Giants baseball fan it's even better. read more

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Best. Steak. Ever. Our go to anytime we want a nice steak dinner! Everyone is always so friendly and attentive. I recommend to everyone!!!

Meat was not cooked properly and sent back Server sends manager over not on my request and was coming belligerent trying to defend the the cooks inability to cook the steak evenly Worst experience ever!!! read more

I ate at the Waterloo Club about a month and a half ago and I must say it was a fantastic meal. I was dining with friends and had never heard of this place until they suggested it. Of course being overly-analytical, I had to Google it to see what they had to offer and then came to Yelp to figure out what was popular. I ended up going with the Waterloo Special (chicken & ribs) with the pesto and WOW it was delicious! The ribs were some of the best I have ever eaten and the chicken was equally scrumptious. The meat was incredibly tender for both the ribs & chicken and the flavor was extremely good. The pesto pasta was also good, but I have to be honest and say that I barely ate it because I was in a partial meat-induced food coma at that point. I do remember it being tasty, though! I would definitely return to this place and am glad that I am now aware of this hidden gem! read more

These are difficult times. And I still have great memories of the New York steak with fettuccine dinner, I ordered. The salad was cool and crisp and included lots of additional toppings. When the steak entree was brought to our table, even after cooking, it had to be two inches thick! It was cooked perfect medium rare, juicy, hot, and soo tasty. Barely had room for half the dinner. Delighted that I had leftovers to take home! We miss you guys, and hope to return for takeout!!! read more

I love this place and plan to return next time in the area. I'm a bit of a traveler and I normally like to find local eats and hole in the walls with good food! & this was it. I was a little confused when I walked in because I didn't know if it was seat yourself or if a waiter is suppose to seat you. They could improve that. It actually was nicer inside then I thought. Country western theme. Good atmosphere. Everyone working was having a good time even the bar tender(he might have been drunk he was a little loud haha). A few locals were enjoying the Sunday games. Good BBQ. I had the ribs, chicken, and pesto. It came with soup or salad. Bread as an appetizer(free). I believe it was called the Waterloo special I'm pretty sure it was $18.75 and it was well worth it because I was craving BBQ. I would recommend to go stop here if your in area and just want some good food. It is a little loud but I didn't mind it. & if they have chocolate peanut butter pie you better get a piece it's beyond yummie to the tummie ;) read more

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Amazing service and great food. They were able to seat a group of 12 before diner rush and I'm so grateful for them. The service was amazing despite the big group and the food delicious as always. read more

This hidden gem is one of our go-to places. We love the at home feeling you get here amongst all of the local memorabilia. The service is always incredible and so is the food!! I highly recommend you stop here if you ever get the chance!! read more

Great food perfect pesto gotta have the ribs and steak. Great atmosphere friendly waitress. read more

Waterloo CA - Pesto pesto and dont forget the ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Stockton, California

First time trying this place , first time trying this place food was terrible. We ordered the Waterloo special and Alfredo fettuccine. The pasta was super greasy and the chicken and ribs had no flavor and were burnt.Bloody Mary was terrible. We will not be recommending or returning.Totally over rated read more

Had a group lunch on a Friday and after being sat down . We had been given bread and water but never asked if we wanted drinks. Got our meals ordered and still never asked if we wanted anything to drink . Had three dirty glasses so couldn't even drink the water . Party was of 8 and I guess cause they get 18% gratuity they didn't even care.nevwr brought extra bread or water didn't seem to care nobody had any drinks. So finally one person spoke up and we then was asked if we wanted drinks . By the way the steak was great the mushrooms on it so good the spaghetti was fire. Everyone really liked the food 1pwrson took food home everyone else killed the food . Clam chowder was great also a lil bit of sand so you know they use real clams. I love this place just service was very lacking . Hence only 4 stars read more

Wowza!!! Me and my gf visited this place on a Friday night and we loved our experience! I ordered the Waterloo Special, which comes with ribs, chicken and choice of soup/salad (I got salad with homemade ranch dressing), along with a side dish (I got the famous pesto pasta). The BBQ sauce glaze was sweet and tangy, so tasty we bought a bottle to go home with. My gf ordered the calamari dinner (available only on Friday's), and it was spectacular! Melt in your mouth fresh! The pesto pasta did not disappoint, and the beer on tap was delicious (I had a Sculpin IPA). Took some homemade pie to go and I still haven't eaten it yet. On our way home now. read more

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Stopped by for dinner last night and it was great!! A little bit of a wait but the staff was nice and were seating as quickly as they could. We were able to sit inside which was nice. They have the QR code menu available at the table. Ordered rib tips as an appetizer, bowl of clam chowder, salad, and a steak and shared everything with my hubby. Everything was delicious!! Steak was absolutely perfect!! Staff throughout the restaurant was super nice and friendly. Love supporting a local business for a wonderful meal! Forgot to take any pictures but it was all beautiful and delicious!! read more

over all this place is pretty good, service is good and fast, but unfortunately my man didn't like his spaghetti he said it was too soggy.

I went here with my parents for my birthday last year. We lucked out and only had a short wait to get a table. This place was great. The atmosphere of being almost a honkey tonk blended into a sports grill and rustic steakhouse with pictures of celebrities who ate there and sports memorabilia all around. My dad was stoked on the Raiders ball, although he is a Dolphins fan, because he was friends with Jim Plunkett throughout high school, and even in the 80s when he taught my sisters how to swim. I missed that because my mom taught me. Anyways, back to Waterloo. It was a pretty packed night and it was the weekend of my 30th birthday when I met up with my parents at the restaurant after I was done with band practice in Lodi. After a long day of Lab Disaster, I was ready for some good grubbin'. We ordered the shrimp to start with, which was served shell on, which helps preserve the freshness, so it taste better when you eat it. It was so fresh and tasty that we forgot to complain about peeling it. I ordered the ribs. I thought it was a half rack, but I think it was a full. They were pork short ribs, but they were meaty and there were a ton of them. I could hardly walk after finishing my meal. i can't remember the side I ordered with the meal, but does it matter. It was a year ago and the ribs still stick in my mind. We lucked out that we arrived when we did, because when we left there was a line out the door with a two hour wait. I have actually been considering going there again the next time I am in the area. read more

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You can not go wrong having the steak or the ribs !! Always one of the hardest decisions to make is steak or ribs. Very unique and delicious taste! read more

Good food. Huge portion sizes. Nice place for a cozy dinner for two. We shared a meal for our first visit. The staff was friendly and attentive but not overly so. Our server provided menu recommendations as well. read more

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Love this restaurant every time. Always great service. Has the dive bar feel which we love. Good noisy place to take the family with amazing food and cocktails. read more

Had a really nice meal here today. It's quite a place with alot going on. The restaurant/bar has been here for awhile and there is memorabilia and eclectic things all over. Pictures and old menus and all sorts line the walls. The service is efficient and friendly. It's very busy and crowded. It's the kind of place where the locals hang out for a drink and a meal. For the food, I had a rib dinner with a salad and veggies. The dinner comes with several sides and you can choose between potatoes, veggies, pesto pasta and more. The fresh bread is fantastic. The ribs were very tasty with their own BBQ sauce. Everyone seemed to have a good time here and the food does not disappoint. So if you are transitioning between Stockton and say Jackson or the foothills, a stop at the Waterloo for a meal would be a welcoming break. read more

I would go ZERO stars if I could. Where to start.. I stayed in line for what felt like forever and each time the hostess skipped over me. I waited for my family and apparently there was a miscommunication between the staff because she told me we would not be seated until my family was here. So I sat outside and waited. My family came and I went back inside to try to get seated again. Rudely, an older lady who worked there came up to me and told me I was wrong and that I could have been seated the whole time!! RIDICULOUS. Save your money and go somewhere else that provides better service. read more

This was my first time visiting this establishment and it did not disappoint! We arrived around 2pm on a Sunday and the place was full but waited only 5 minutes. The staff was super welcoming and friendly. We started with the Salad and it was great with your choice of ranch or Italian dressing. I tried the Best Steak in Town meal and my wife had the Ribs both coming with Pesto Pasta (Delicious!) Ribs are by far the best in the Stockton Area, and my Steak was cooked to perfection (medium rare.)It was overall a great experience and we look forward to returning in the near future. read more

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After hearing great things about this restaurant my family and I decided to give it a try. To give the long and short of it; we were very impressed. I order the salmon with the fresh pasta and homemade pesto and it was excellent! The salmon was fresh and cooked to perfection. The fish was seasoned just right and was paired with a delicious white wine sauce. The sauce complimented the salmon without overwhelming the fresh flavor. Most meals are served with a homemade soup or house salad. I chose the salad with the Italian dressing and I was extremely happy with my choice. It is the perfect simple salad mix with iceberg, cabbage and carrot base accompanied by croutons, garbanzo and kidney beans on top. The meals are also served with delicious sliced bread and butter. The salmon and pesto dinner cost $30. (I do have to say for the price this is the biggest piece of salmon I have ever received at a restaurant.) The service was great! Everyone was friendly and super attentive! They constantly checked in with us and were on top of the refills. I couldn't have been happier with the service! Overall I highly recommend this restaurant! The atmosphere is nothing fancy but it is fun and inviting! The food and service were excellent! I believe one of the main reasons why I walked away from this dining experience with such high remarks is due to the fact that you can tell they actually try and take pride in their work. I appreciate their effort and will definitely return. read more

Waterloo CA - Salmon with a tasty white sauce served with a fresh pesto pasta. - Barbeque Near Me - Stockton, California

After moving from the Bay Area to the Motherlode over 20 years ago I really crave quality fare. I plan my major shopping trips to Lodi around The Waterloo's hours. I have always had quality food coupled with excellent and timely customer service here. Today I got the 10 oz. steak lunch special with pesto pasta and green salad. The iced tea was fresh and the garlic bread came warm and perfectly seasoned. I and many friends have enjoyed meals here over the years and have never had a negative experience in any way. And on top of it they're Giants fans, my mom used to watch the Giants at Seals Stadium back in the day! Also check out the cool decorations and autographed 8x10s on the walls. You'll probably see someone you recognize. read more

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We went here for my wife's birthday. Nice little spot in the middle of nowhere. Pros: - Food was pretty good, definitely had originality. - SF Giants stuff everywhere, can't hate that. - Waiting staff was on top of stuff. Always quick and effective. Cons: - Long wait to be seated, we waited an hour and it was about 9:30 when we were seated - A little pricey for what you actually get. - Location is out of the way and somewhat of a drive. read more

We love this place!! It's awesome! A lil small but the food is great! We visit every chance we get so worth the drive! Everything on the menu is delish! You must visit! read more

Hands down this restaurant is on top of their game!! From their great staff to the food they prepare for takeout is awesome! Very clean and safe very impressed and a Big thank you for the best take out experience so far during this quarantine! Yes we will be back and people support these locals!! read more

Had been here many many times b4 hit and miss , last time a couple weeks ago ordered steamers 1 steak dinner and 1 combo dinner , steamers never came asked for the steak rare and with the smothered mushrooms about 6 pieces of mushroom and steak was with a very little pink in the center maybe can forgive a little mistake but when I asked about steamers was told they were out but I saw more come out of kitchen bull---. never again read more

The food at The Waterloo and the ambience are amazingly good. From the outside not knowing you'd be ready surprised. But the people the severs and staff were all very attentive to our needs. The ribs and sandwiches were good. The minestrone soup delicious. I'm eager to return for lunch again with just my sweetie and the kids in school. read more

This place is located in the middle of nowhere along some road in Stockton. When we got there it was so crowded. We got there around 6:40 for dinner with a party of 6 and had to wait about an hour before we got seated. Make sure to make reservations, especially for big parties! They have a nice little patio area out in the back where guests can sit while they wait which was pretty nice. When we finally got seated we ordered right away and surprisingly got our soups, salads, and bread fairly quickly. Each dinner portion comes with a soup or a salad, as well as a pesto pasta or baked potato. Make sure to go on Friday to get the option of Clam Chowder it is pretty good! The salad was not bad, a very good sized portion. I ordered the Waterloo Special which came with ribs and chicken. I also chose pesto pasta as my side. Honestly the pesto pasta was the best part of the meal so delicious! The ribs were good, they fell off the bone, but I feel that I have had better ribs somewhere else for much cheaper. Also, the chicken was okay, just any normal barbecued chicken. I got lucky since I got the wing so I got dark meat so my chicken was pretty juicy. My friend got the breast so it was pretty tough and chewy to eat so it was not that good. Overall it was a fairly hearty and decent meal, but for the price I probably could have gotten something similar somewhere else. read more

Waterloo CA - Waterloo special: chicken, ribs, pesto - Barbeque Near Me - Stockton, California

So I came here after the wine and chocolate festival so we were starving the food was alright the only menu item I think was bomb was the mushroom app. The bar was the only cool place I think that's why I am giving 4 stars read more

Do not take your little kids here. There is only two options for "kid's meals." One option is ribs, the other is a grilled chicken wing...not toddler friendly at all. I asked if they could just put some cheese in between bread and microwave it for my 1 year old and 3 year old, but they said they didn't have enough space in the kitchen. They need to invest in some better kid food....chicken nuggets, grilled cheese, etc. (it's not that hard). Made for a hard night. read more

Extremely rude staff. Stopped there for dinner about 1/2 hour ago. We were denied service at outside "picnic table", because it was for cocktails only, when in fact 2 women were having food - see picture. Woman than seated us in the tent area was simply rude. NEVER going back there. Taking my $$$ and going where customers are respected. read more

Waterloo CA - Women having dinner at "picnic table" area where I was denied seating. - Barbeque Near Me - Stockton, California

Would never have thought to come here. Great food. The pesto cream sauce pasta was awesome. Baby back ribs were good too. Cool atmosphere

This place is always good! The red sauce with the pasta side is better than most Italian restaurants these days. The ribs are great! I always order dry and add their own bbq sauce as I wish. Bree provides great customer service!!! read more

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I LOVE everything about this restaurant! The ribs are my go to for guests when visiting. I have been coming here since the mid 80's. Used to be on my way to Pioneer, now it's local! I usually get the rib dinner with baked potato or pesto along with Betty's dressing. Being a Giants fan, I can't pass this up! The "Biggest Little Giants Town," it's my kinda place! read more

This is definitely My favorite restaurant in the stockton area. The pesto is great as well as the ribs or steak. read more

Waterloo CA - THE RIBS AND A SHRIMP PEEL AND EAT. - Barbeque Near Me - Stockton, California

The girl named natalie is wonderful and so kind. Not to mention she is a doll. She is so nice and smiling with her beautiful teeth.