The best restaurants in Ceres
161 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Chicago Pizza - Ceres
RestaurantsPizzeria offering classic and Indian-style pies, plus vegan and vegetarian options, in casual surrounds.
Chicago Pizza - Ceres
RestaurantsMountain Mike's Pizza
RestaurantsCasual pizza chain featuring traditional pies, gluten-free crust & assorted appetizers.
Mountain Mike's Pizza
RestaurantsLittle Mexico City | Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsFamily-run Mexican eatery tucked inside a gas station or mini-mart dishing up tortas, tacos, burritos.
Little Mexico City | Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsMi Lindo Culiacan
RestaurantsFresh, authentic Mexican staples, including burritos, fajitas and tacos, served in a cozy setting.
Mi Lindo Culiacan
RestaurantsCarnitas Michoacán
RestaurantsTacos, burritos, and other familiar Mexican dishes are on the menu at this informal eatery.
Carnitas Michoacán
RestaurantsTaquería Lagos
RestaurantsCasual eatery slinging Mexican favorites such as tacos, fajitas and burritos, plus beer and cocktails.
Taquería Lagos
RestaurantsMountain Mike's Pizza
RestaurantsCasual pizza chain featuring traditional pies, gluten-free crust & assorted appetizers.
Mountain Mike's Pizza
RestaurantsEl Rancheros Mexican Food
RestaurantsBreakfast-to-dinner Mexican eats are offered by this counter-serve restaurant with a salsa bar.
El Rancheros Mexican Food
RestaurantsAlfonso's Mexican Grill
RestaurantsCasual restaurant featuring traditional fare such as tacos and enchiladas, plus burgers and fries.
Alfonso's Mexican Grill
RestaurantsEl Torito Taqueria & Mezcal House
RestaurantsMichoacán-style Mexican eats are on offer at this restaurant and bar with karaoke on Thursdays.
El Torito Taqueria & Mezcal House
RestaurantsMountain Mike's Pizza
RestaurantsCasual pizza chain featuring traditional pies, gluten-free crust & assorted appetizers.
Mountain Mike's Pizza
RestaurantsPapa Murphy's | Take 'N' Bake Pizza
RestaurantsChain outlet offering build-your-own takeaway pizzas, to be cooked at home.
Papa Murphy's | Take 'N' Bake Pizza
RestaurantsPizza Guys
RestaurantsPizzeria chain offering build-your-own pies, along with spaghetti, wings & salad.
Pizza Guys
RestaurantsRound Table Pizza
RestaurantsLong-running chain serving pizzas with customizable toppings & sauces in a simple space.
Round Table Pizza
RestaurantsMorena’s Taquería
RestaurantsLaid-back Mexican spot known for its Birria de Chivo, Handmade Tortillas and Molcajete.
Morena’s Taquería
RestaurantsBob's Take-N-Bake Pizza
RestaurantsFamily-owned joint serving sourdough-crust pies and other Italian eats for take-home baking.
Bob's Take-N-Bake Pizza
RestaurantsSendo Sushi
RestaurantsShopping-center Japanese joint serving sushi & typical cooked fare, Monday to Friday only.
Sendo Sushi
RestaurantsPizza Guys
RestaurantsPizzeria chain offering build-your-own pies, along with spaghetti, wings & salad.
Pizza Guys
RestaurantsMaria's Taqueria & Meat Market
RestaurantsCasual butcher shop and taqueria offering marinated meats, grilled dishes and catering services.
Maria's Taqueria & Meat Market
RestaurantsMatsuyama Sushi Restaurant
RestaurantsLow-key Japanese eatery preparing a variety of sushi as well as noodles & teriyaki dishes.
Matsuyama Sushi Restaurant
RestaurantsVip Pizza
RestaurantsSourdough crust pizzas and other comfort foods are served at this casual place with a bar.
Vip Pizza
RestaurantsShan Tandoori Pizza
RestaurantsIndian-flavored eatery featuring creative pizzas such as tandoori chicken and paneer, plus wings and beer.
Shan Tandoori Pizza
RestaurantsRaw Sushi Bistro
RestaurantsCasual restaurant offering a variety of sushi rolls and Japanese small plates, plus beer, wine, and cocktails.
Raw Sushi Bistro
RestaurantsSho Mi | Japanese Cuisine
RestaurantsNeighborhood Japanese diner preparing sushi & hot dishes to be served with imported beer & sake.
Sho Mi | Japanese Cuisine
RestaurantsEl Pollo Loco
RestaurantsFast-food chain outpost known for Mexican classics made with fire-grilled chicken.
El Pollo Loco
RestaurantsEl Pollo Loco
RestaurantsFast-food chain outpost known for Mexican classics made with fire-grilled chicken.
El Pollo Loco
RestaurantsPoke House - South Winchester
RestaurantsChill, wood-clad eatery offering Hawaiian poke made with a variety of seafood & Asian flavors.
Poke House - South Winchester
RestaurantsSushi Boat Town
RestaurantsCasual Japanese eatery serving nigiri & rolled sushi as well as teriyaki dishes & classic desserts.
Sushi Boat Town
RestaurantsTaco Bell
RestaurantsFast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos.
Taco Bell
RestaurantsGoku Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
RestaurantsAll-you-can-eat Korean BBQ & hot pot meals are the specialty at this bright, informal restaurant.
Goku Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
RestaurantsHuckleberry's Breakfast & Lunch
RestaurantsBreakfast spot for Southern grub featuring beignets (traditional fried-dough pastries), waffles, biscuits and chicken fried steak.
Huckleberry's Breakfast & Lunch
RestaurantsPapapavlo's Bistro & Bar | Mediterranean
RestaurantsCraving something beyond the usual takeout? Papapavlo's Bistro & Bar serves up continental comfort with a Mediterranean flair, plus a…
Papapavlo's Bistro & Bar | Mediterranean
RestaurantsMidgley's Public House
RestaurantsTreat yourself this week at Midgley's Public House, where California cuisine means playful bites like asparagus cigars, vegan wings and ahi…
Midgley's Public House
RestaurantsLa Pizza & La Pasta
RestaurantsAt La Pizza & La Pasta, watch pizzaioli blister wood-fired Neapolitan-style pies while housemade pasta lands perfectly al dente. Pair with…
La Pizza & La Pasta
RestaurantsMilan Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsMilan Italian Restaurant brings the comfort-food side of Italy to your week with handmade pastas, wood-fired pizzas, and a bar pouring rich…
Milan Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsLamella Tavern
RestaurantsLamella Tavern pairs a casually sophisticated vibe with excellent cocktails, bubbles, and small plates that lean oceanward... think…
Lamella Tavern
RestaurantsXochimilco Café
RestaurantsXochimilco Cafe keeps it classic with super burritos, enchiladas, chimichangas, and menudo that tastes like someone’s abuela is in the…
Xochimilco Café
RestaurantsPrime Pizza CA
RestaurantsPrime Pizza CA in Stockton leans into bold, Indian-meets-Italian flavors with the Chicken Tikka Delight alongside trusty standbys like…
Prime Pizza CA
RestaurantsCha Cha Sushi
RestaurantsNo-frills sushi spot offering specialty rolls plus an array of classic Japanese entrees.
Cha Cha Sushi
RestaurantsPasta Mobsters!
RestaurantsCasual takeout joint offering Italian comfort food, including popular garlic bread.
Pasta Mobsters!
RestaurantsFamous Dave's Bar-B-Que
RestaurantsOutlet of a BBQ chain serving wood-smoked meats & sides in an American West-themed space.
Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que
RestaurantsCalifornia Wet Burrito and Catering
RestaurantsCasual restaurant serving authentic Mexican fare, including signature burritos, plus beer.
California Wet Burrito and Catering
RestaurantsMorton's The Steakhouse
RestaurantsUpscale chain for aged prime beef, seafood & other traditional steakhouse fare in a clubby space.
Morton's The Steakhouse
RestaurantsBuffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsChain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.
Buffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsEataly
RestaurantsEatery serving Italian staples and offering pizza, pasta and other cooked dishes.
Eataly
RestaurantsPho Mai #1 Noodle House
RestaurantsThis week, hit Pho Mai #1 Noodle House for slurp-worthy pho and a massive menu of Vietnamese and Filipino favorites, over 170 entrees…
Pho Mai #1 Noodle House
RestaurantsThe Kitchen @ Stonebrier
RestaurantsClassic fare and a wide-ranging drink menu served in a stylish space with regular live music.
The Kitchen @ Stonebrier
Restaurantsthe pho
RestaurantsCasual restaurant serving a variety of Vietnamese dishes such as pho and vermicelli, as well as noodles and grilled fare.
the pho
RestaurantsUncle John's Pancake House
RestaurantsUncle John's Pancake House brings a modern twist to classic diner comfort with fluffy stacks, Swedish crepes, Cuban Benedict, and proper…
Uncle John's Pancake House
RestaurantsLa Superior Taquería
RestaurantsHomey eatery featuring standard Mexican fare, plus a bakery serving pastries and bread.
La Superior Taquería
RestaurantsPizza Bocca Lupo
RestaurantsCreative & traditional wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas turned out in cozy environs with exposed brick.
Pizza Bocca Lupo
RestaurantsD' Forno Cocina
RestaurantsItalian staples, burgers and salads in a casual setting, plus a bar, outdoor seating and a kids' menu.
D' Forno Cocina
RestaurantsLumberjacks Restaurant
RestaurantsCasual eatery with log cabin decor doling out hearty plates of breakfast-to-dinner American food.
Lumberjacks Restaurant
RestaurantsNeil´s Kick N-It Bbq
RestaurantsIf your grill plans fell through again, Neil's Kick N-It BBQ has your back with pork ribs that pull clean, hot links with a kick, and…
Neil´s Kick N-It Bbq
RestaurantsCast Iron Trading Co.
RestaurantsBreakfast, burgers & vegan tacos in a spacious, industrial-chic venue, plus craft beer & coffee.
Cast Iron Trading Co.
RestaurantsPalermo Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsEasygoing Southern Italian eatery offering pizza & pasta dishes alongside beer, wine & cocktails.
Palermo Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsK-Town Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
RestaurantsPopular spot featuring an all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ spread and a hot pot bar.
K-Town Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
RestaurantsThe Last Round Tavern
RestaurantsCasual eatery featuring sourdough-crust pizza, sandwiches and wings in a family-friendly setting.
The Last Round Tavern
RestaurantsThe GrandView
RestaurantsPerched in the hills above San Jose, The GrandView does classic American indulgence right, from rich cuts of beef and veal to seafood that…
The GrandView
RestaurantsEl Cabron Kitchen & Cantina
RestaurantsCasual, colorfully decorated eatery featuring Mexican staples, cocktails and a dance-club vibe after 9pm.
El Cabron Kitchen & Cantina
RestaurantsTresetti's World Caffe
RestaurantsRestaurant serving an international menu for dinner, lunch & brunch in a brick-walled dining room.
Tresetti's World Caffe
RestaurantsNoah's NY Bagels
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain specializing in bagels. Also sells breakfast sandwiches & pastries.
Noah's NY Bagels
RestaurantsCafé San José
RestaurantsFamily-friendly spot serving a big array of breakfast specials & lunch fare like sandwiches & soups.
Café San José
RestaurantsMoo Moo's Burger Barn
RestaurantsUpbeat, family-owned diner offering specialty burgers along with sandwiches, fries & milkshakes.
Moo Moo's Burger Barn
RestaurantsMountain Mike's Pizza
RestaurantsCasual pizza chain featuring traditional pies, gluten-free crust & assorted appetizers.
Mountain Mike's Pizza
RestaurantsAmerican Waffle Diner
RestaurantsRelaxed brunch spot whipping up burgers, burritos, waffles, and the classic chicken and waffles, plus coffee, beer, and mimosas.
American Waffle Diner
RestaurantsDry Creek Grill
RestaurantsUpscale casual eatery featuring steaks, seafood, small-batch bourbons & a cozy outdoor fire pit.
Dry Creek Grill
RestaurantsOctavio's
RestaurantsCasual eatery, featuring a menu of Mexican comfort eats, along with a full bar for beer and margaritas.
Octavio's
RestaurantsFire Wings
RestaurantsPopular eatery specializing in chicken wings in 20-plus flavors, plus fried garlic noodles.
Fire Wings
RestaurantsMimosas Cafe Willow Glen
RestaurantsBrunch spot with outdoor seating serving mimosas and breakfast standards.
Mimosas Cafe Willow Glen
RestaurantsMezzo Ristorante
RestaurantsSeasonal, Italian-inspired New American menus, plus wine & cocktails, in an understated space.
Mezzo Ristorante
RestaurantsSouth Winchester BBQ
RestaurantsGenerous plates of BBQ & sandwiches are the draw at this down-to-earth counter serve with a patio.
South Winchester BBQ
RestaurantsGalletto Ristorante
RestaurantsSeasonal Northern Italian cuisine & an extensive wine list served in a white-linen environment.
Galletto Ristorante
RestaurantsThe Club On Post
RestaurantsAll-day option for burgers, brunch fare and cocktails, plus beer and wine.
The Club On Post
RestaurantsThe Barbeque Pit
RestaurantsComfortable eatery serving pit-smoked meats such as brisket, chicken and pork ribs.
The Barbeque Pit
RestaurantsThe Old Wagon Saloon & Grill
RestaurantsBurgers, ribs, Texas BBQ & beer served in a roomy tavern with Wild West decor & an outdoor patio.
The Old Wagon Saloon & Grill
RestaurantsMichael's New York Style Pizza
RestaurantsLong-standing pizza joint serving up large NY-style pies & casual grub in an old-school interior.
Michael's New York Style Pizza
RestaurantsMac + Cheese Kitchen
RestaurantsCasual American eatery in Terminal B of San Jose Mineta International Airport serving breakfast and quick bites.
Mac + Cheese Kitchen
RestaurantsGen Korean BBQ House
RestaurantsLocal chain offering Korean BBQ grilled tableside & ban-chan in a trendy, modern setting.
Gen Korean BBQ House
RestaurantsTaqueria Lorena's
RestaurantsCompact counter-serve Mexican joint serving tacos & burritos with drinks in a low-key space.
Taqueria Lorena's
RestaurantsLa Victoria Taqueria
RestaurantsStudent-friendly quick fix for Mexican mainstays topped with the trademark "orange sauce" condiment.
La Victoria Taqueria
RestaurantsWhispers Cafe and Creperie
RestaurantsEasygoing counter-service operation serving a menu of crêpes, omelets & sandwiches.
Whispers Cafe and Creperie
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsHella Good Burger
RestaurantsSnack joint dishing up burgers, chicken sandwiches, waffle fries and milkshakes in a casual space.
Hella Good Burger
RestaurantsBuffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsChain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.
Buffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsPizza Antica
RestaurantsThin-crust, wood-fired pizzas draw a bustling scene at this casual Italian standby with patio seats.
Pizza Antica
RestaurantsBlue Water Seafood and Crab
RestaurantsChill environment with quirky decor & nautical-themed drinks for East Coast-style seafood & plates.
Blue Water Seafood and Crab
RestaurantsIslander’s Lounge
RestaurantsRelaxed bar serving cocktails and Hawaiian grub, often with live music or a DJ.
Islander’s Lounge
RestaurantsIHOP
RestaurantsLong-standing chain serving a wide variety of pancakes & other American breakfast & diner fare.
IHOP
RestaurantsDe Vega Brothers
RestaurantsCasually elegant Italian restaurant featuring traditional dishes, a bar & some patio seating.
De Vega Brothers
RestaurantsQ Pot Korean BBQ & Hotpot
RestaurantsAll-you-can-eat restaurant with contemporary decor & classic Korean BBQ & hot pot options.
Q Pot Korean BBQ & Hotpot
RestaurantsToast Cafe & Grill
RestaurantsLaid-back eatery featuring a variety of breakfast-themed dishes alongside lunch eats such as burgers.
Toast Cafe & Grill
RestaurantsPho Nhat Minh
RestaurantsVietnamese restaurant for traditional dishes, with a focus on pho noodle soup.
Pho Nhat Minh
RestaurantsPaesano Ristorante Italiano
RestaurantsContemporary Italian eatery lures locals with its traditional dishes served in a cheerful interior.
Paesano Ristorante Italiano
RestaurantsAngelina's Spaghetti House
RestaurantsLongtime Italian eatery offering old-school fare in a relaxed setup with a bar & an adjoining deli.
Angelina's Spaghetti House
RestaurantsSmokeEaters Hot Wings
RestaurantsLocal chain serving beer, burgers & various flavors of wings in a casual space with sports on TV.
SmokeEaters Hot Wings
RestaurantsGiorgio's Italian Food and Pizzeria
RestaurantsCasual, family-owned Italian joint dishing up pizza, pasta & other comfort food standards.
Giorgio's Italian Food and Pizzeria
RestaurantsMarket Tavern
RestaurantsContemporary haunt with thoughtfully sourced New American entrees & an attached grocery store.
Market Tavern
RestaurantsBJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
RestaurantsFamily-friendly chain outpost pairs familiar pub fare with an extensive list of house brews.
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
RestaurantsHenry's World Famous Hi-Life
RestaurantsSince 1960, Henry's World Famous Hi-Life has delivered oak-wood flame-broiled steaks, fall-off-the-bone baby back ribs, and barbecue…
Henry's World Famous Hi-Life
RestaurantsBibo's NY Pizza
RestaurantsTiny, unfussy pizzeria serving pies with daily made dough & sauce, topped with Buffalo mozzarella.
Bibo's NY Pizza
RestaurantsOriginal Joe's
RestaurantsBurgers, bowls, poutine & more in a lively, relaxed restaurant & bar that has happy hour specials.
Original Joe's
RestaurantsChicago Pizza
RestaurantsPizzeria dishing up pies with a variety of toppings, including chicken curry and pineapple and Canadian bacon.
Chicago Pizza
RestaurantsOveja Negra
RestaurantsAiry-chic eatery inside Hotel Valencia serves modern & traditional tapas plus shareable plates.
Oveja Negra
RestaurantsLazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsRelaxed, lodge-chic chain serving global comfort fare, including stir-fries, pot roast & pastas.
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsCenter Stage BBQ
RestaurantsCasual joint serving comfort food, such as ribs, cornbread, and potato salad.
Center Stage BBQ
RestaurantsKazoo Sushi Boat – Japantown San Jose
RestaurantsAn ever-changing selection of sushi rolls & other traditional Japanese items in an unassuming space.
Kazoo Sushi Boat – Japantown San Jose
RestaurantsWOWMIA PIZZA
RestaurantsPizza option featuring Persian-style toppings and crust that can bring back childhood memories.
WOWMIA PIZZA
RestaurantsUrban Plates
RestaurantsChef-driven restaurant serving scratch-made plates, salads, sandwiches & bowls, dine-in or to-go.
Urban Plates
RestaurantsSmoke & Meat BBQ
RestaurantsTexas-style BBQ brisket and sausage joint, with sides such as potato salad and banana pudding.
Smoke & Meat BBQ
RestaurantsSmashburger
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain featuring signature smashed burgers, plus sides & shakes.
Smashburger
RestaurantsEl Torito Azteca Food Truck
RestaurantsMexican eatery (often a truck) selling burritos, quesadillas, and tacos, plus sauces and burgers.
El Torito Azteca Food Truck
RestaurantsGK Mongolian BBQ
RestaurantsGK Mongolian BBQ lets you build your own bowl with all natural beef, chicken, pork or turkey, noodles, and a haul of locally grown veggies,…
GK Mongolian BBQ
RestaurantsDave's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsPopular chicken joint featuring sliders, tenders and sandwiches offered in varying spice levels.
Dave's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsHeirloom Kitchen
RestaurantsWhether you’re craving a fluffy omelet, a no-fuss burger, or just a seriously good cup of coffee, Heirloom Kitchen keeps mornings and lunch…
Heirloom Kitchen
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsA Slice of New York
RestaurantsPizzeria turning out thin-crust pies in a space lined with New York City street signs & graffiti.
A Slice of New York
RestaurantsThe Waterloo Restaurant
RestaurantsLong-running destination for traditional American & Italian fare amid convivial surrounds.
The Waterloo Restaurant
RestaurantsMountain Mike's Pizza
RestaurantsCasual pizza chain featuring traditional pies, gluten-free crust & assorted appetizers.
Mountain Mike's Pizza
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
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