The best restaurants in Lodi
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Strings Italian Cafe Lodi
RestaurantsItalian chain presents traditional dishes including pizzas, pastas & calzones in a low-key setting.
Strings Italian Cafe Lodi
RestaurantsTaqueria El Paisa
RestaurantsNo-frills neighborhood spot serving up informal Mexican grub such as tacos, burritos & tortas.
Taqueria El Paisa
RestaurantsCalifornia Burrito
RestaurantsRelaxed Mexican eatery offering burritos tacos and fries, plus a drive-thru.
California Burrito
RestaurantsEdible Happy Pizzeria
RestaurantsRelaxed, late-night eatery featuring pizzas, burgers and wings for dine-in, pickup and delivery.
Edible Happy Pizzeria
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
RestaurantsBloom pizzeria
RestaurantsComfortably laid-back, fan-favorite eatery turning out NY-style pies along with thin-crust options, wings and cannolis.
Bloom pizzeria
RestaurantsAgave Uptown
RestaurantsUpscale Oaxacan-Californian cuisine offered in a chic, cozy space with culturally inspired accents.
Agave Uptown
RestaurantsPastosa By Lucia
RestaurantsCasual spot for pasta dishes, Lasagna, ravioli, salads and soups with homemade sauces.
Pastosa By Lucia
RestaurantsStratton's Pizzeria
RestaurantsCasual, airy-crusted pizzeria for delivery, takeout and eat-in meals.
Stratton's Pizzeria
RestaurantsCasa Flores Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsCasual eatery with Mexican food, including vegetarian & all-day breakfast options, plus margaritas.
Casa Flores Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsLas Guerreras
RestaurantsMother-daughter outpost serving traditional Mexican fare in a tiny outpost with outdoor seating.
Las Guerreras
RestaurantsYonsei Handrolls - Oakland
RestaurantsComfortable option for fresh, flavor-packed sushi handrolls plus sake, drinks and seafood starters.
Yonsei Handrolls - Oakland
RestaurantsEbiko
RestaurantsLow-key joint offering a wide array of fresh sushi rolls and rice bowls for takeout.
Ebiko
RestaurantsRaw Sushi Bistro
RestaurantsCasual restaurant offering a variety of sushi rolls and Japanese small plates, plus beer, wine, and cocktails.
Raw Sushi Bistro
RestaurantsGuadalajara
RestaurantsSpacious no-frills spot featuring Mexican fare & a full bar along with live music & karaoke.
Guadalajara
RestaurantsPhilomena
RestaurantsNeighborhood pizza place with hearty American dishes & drinks served in hip, industrial-chic digs.
Philomena
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
RestaurantsFranco's Pizza
RestaurantsFamily-owned, casual pizzeria serving homemade pies and salads, plus beers and wines.
Franco's Pizza
RestaurantsSmack Pie Pizza
RestaurantsCounter-serve pizzeria offering creative customizable pies, plus craft beer, local wines & a patio.
Smack Pie Pizza
RestaurantsGuantonios Wood Fired
RestaurantsWood-fired pizzas and other Northern California–inspired dishes in a bright space with a patio for warmer days.
Guantonios Wood Fired
RestaurantsSushi Komachi
RestaurantsBustling bistro offering classic & creative rolls, plus traditional Japanese entrees & drinks.
Sushi Komachi
RestaurantsDenny's Restaurant
RestaurantsCasual diner chain dishing up classic American comfort fare, including all-day breakfast favorites.
Denny's Restaurant
RestaurantsIn-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsClassic burger chain serving customizable burgers, hand-cut fries & shakes.
In-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsTin Roof BBQ & Catering
RestaurantsHomey BBQ joint serving up a variety of smoked meats & sandwiches, plus salads in a casual ambiance.
Tin Roof BBQ & Catering
RestaurantsLas Islitas | Lodi
RestaurantsFamily-friendly place featuring classic seafood dishes from Mexico's Nayarit region alongside a selection of beers, wines and cocktails.
Las Islitas | Lodi
RestaurantsBig Belly Deli
RestaurantsCasual deli known for fresh-made sandwiches, salads, soups and baked goods in a busy space.
Big Belly Deli
RestaurantsAllora
RestaurantsAllora does modern Italian the way you want it this week, with seasonal, thoughtfully sourced plates and an award winning wine list that…
Allora
RestaurantsSaigon Alley Kitchen + Bar
RestaurantsCraving shareable bites and clever cocktails without leaving Midtown? Saigon Alley Kitchen & Bar channels Vietnam’s an nhau spirit with…
Saigon Alley Kitchen + Bar
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
RestaurantsElla Dining Room & Bar
RestaurantsWhen you want a grown-up dinner that still feels fun, Ella Dining Room & Bar nails it with farm-to-fork plates from pristine oysters and…
Ella Dining Room & Bar
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
RestaurantsTequileros Taqueria | Mexican
RestaurantsHere in Roseville, Tequileros Taqueria is your move this week for juicy tacos, crispy-edged quesabirria, and dangerously addictive asada…
Tequileros Taqueria | Mexican
RestaurantsDodici Pizzeria
RestaurantsWhether you crave a classic Margherita with San Marzano brightness or feel adventurous with a Carbonara stacked with guanciale, Dodici…
Dodici Pizzeria
RestaurantsPho Momma
RestaurantsCasual space specializing in pho noodle soups and Vietnamese coffee alongside chicken wings and spring rolls.
Pho Momma
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsThe Wolf
RestaurantsA charming neighborhood brasserie offering French-Californian fare & wine in modern, airy quarters.
The Wolf
RestaurantsThe Shady Lady Saloon
RestaurantsModern speakeasy with a vintage vibe & live music, plus seasonal Southern bites & classic cocktails.
The Shady Lady Saloon
RestaurantsBurgers and Brew
RestaurantsCasual, cozy eatery preparing a range of specialty burgers (beef, chicken and veggie), fries and beer.
Burgers and Brew
RestaurantsRoosters breakfast and mimosas
RestaurantsAll-day hangout for breakfast bites, plus lunch and brunch fare, along with cocktails.
Roosters breakfast and mimosas
RestaurantsBuffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsChain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.
Buffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsPho Mai #1 Noodle House
RestaurantsBustling late-night spot offering pho plus a mix of Vietnamese & Filipino fare in casual digs.
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
RestaurantsPizzaiolo
RestaurantsContemporary pizzeria earns fans with wood-fired pizzas & seasonal Italian eats in a lively setting.
Pizzaiolo
Restaurantsthe pho
RestaurantsCasual restaurant serving a variety of Vietnamese dishes such as pho and vermicelli, as well as noodles and grilled fare.
the pho
RestaurantsGrange Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsHigh-end bar & eatery with a lofty feel preparing a farm-to-fork menu & seasonal craft cocktails.
Grange Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsBeeryland
RestaurantsBustling, dog-friendly beer garden hangout with a variety of grilled eats & a relaxed outdoor patio.
Beeryland
RestaurantsTaste of Tuscany
RestaurantsCasual Italian eatery serving specialty pizzas, pasta & other Italian standards, plus wine & beer.
Taste of Tuscany
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
RestaurantsCasual eatery with a relaxed mood, serving barbecue staples such as ribs and hot links.
Neil´s Kick N-It Bbq
RestaurantsMattone Ristorante
RestaurantsItalian menu served in an understated-posh dining room, known for lasagna and desserts.
Mattone Ristorante
RestaurantsCast Iron Trading Co.
RestaurantsBreakfast, burgers & vegan tacos in a spacious, industrial-chic venue, plus craft beer & coffee.
Cast Iron Trading Co.
RestaurantsGrand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt
RestaurantsPopular gourmet deli & market offering unique & locally sourced meals in a small, casual space.
Grand Lake Kitchen - Lake Merritt
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
RestaurantsIl Fornaio Sacramento
RestaurantsUpmarket chain for Italian dining, including freshly made pasta & bread from an in-house bakery.
Il Fornaio Sacramento
RestaurantsRaising Cane's Chicken Fingers
RestaurantsFast-food chain specializing in fried chicken fingers, crinkle-cut fries & Texas toast.
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
RestaurantsOBO' Italian Table & Bar
RestaurantsBustling counter-order venue featuring a gourmet array of pasta, wood-fired pizza & Italian sweets.
OBO' Italian Table & Bar
RestaurantsAlmond and Oak
RestaurantsMarket-fresh California cuisine & cocktails offered in a warm eatery with a cool warehouse vibe .
Almond and Oak
RestaurantsThe GrandView
RestaurantsHistoric mountainside destination for classic American cuisine offering beef, veal & seafood dishes.
The GrandView
RestaurantsCafe 33
RestaurantsHomey hangout dishing up hot breakfast fare, croissants and pastries, plus gourmet sandwiches and pizza turnovers.
Cafe 33
RestaurantsMoo Moo's Burger Barn
RestaurantsUpbeat, family-owned diner offering specialty burgers along with sandwiches, fries & milkshakes.
Moo Moo's Burger Barn
RestaurantsThe Nook Bistro & Wine Bar
RestaurantsIntimate, dog-friendly wine bar offering small plates and happy hour specials.
The Nook Bistro & Wine Bar
RestaurantsMountain Mike's Pizza
RestaurantsCasual pizza chain featuring traditional pies, gluten-free crust & assorted appetizers.
Mountain Mike's Pizza
RestaurantsPrelude Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsModern American eatery, specializing in seasonal eats, craft cocktails and an award-winning wine list.
Prelude Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsEl Burrito Taquería
RestaurantsCasual eatery turning out a variety of tacos, burritos and chips in a clean space with a drive-thru.
El Burrito Taquería
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
RestaurantsBelotti Ristorante E Bottega
RestaurantsNeighborhood bistro offering elevated Italian cuisine & wines served in a chill space.
Belotti Ristorante E Bottega
RestaurantsOctavio's
RestaurantsCasual eatery, featuring a menu of Mexican comfort eats, along with a full bar for beer and margaritas.
Octavio's
RestaurantsHANOI - 36 STREETS
RestaurantsNorthern Vietnamese eatery offering pho noodle soup (various types), plus vermicelli bowls, spring rolls and other traditional specialties.
HANOI - 36 STREETS
RestaurantsCalifornia Burrito
RestaurantsCasual restaurant offering a range of Mexican dishes, including a popular California burrito, and drive-thru service.
California Burrito
RestaurantsOrphan
RestaurantsCasual local cafe offering an eclectic menu that integrates Latin flavors and updated old favorites.
Orphan
RestaurantsFire Wings Howe Ave.
RestaurantsCasual eatery dishing up chicken wings in a variety of flavors, plus fries and craft beers.
Fire Wings Howe Ave.
RestaurantsFire Wings
RestaurantsPopular eatery specializing in chicken wings in 20-plus flavors, plus fried garlic noodles.
Fire Wings
RestaurantsRoscoe’s Bar & Burgers
RestaurantsEatery with a full bar and a menu of familiar fare and brunch, plus drag shows and karaoke.
Roscoe’s Bar & Burgers
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsMezzo Ristorante
RestaurantsSeasonal, Italian-inspired New American menus, plus wine & cocktails, in an understated space.
Mezzo Ristorante
RestaurantsTaqueria La Perla Tapatia
RestaurantsCasual eatery, with indoor and patio seating, dishing up tacos, burritos, enchiladas and fajitas plus a salsa bar.
Taqueria La Perla Tapatia
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
RestaurantsA+ Burger
RestaurantsModest counter-serve featuring burgers, salads & sandwiches, plus vegan options & outdoor seating.
A+ Burger
RestaurantsSmashburger
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain featuring signature smashed burgers, plus sides & shakes.
Smashburger
RestaurantsJayna Gyro
RestaurantsRelaxed Mediterranean eatery featuring grilled gyros and bowls as well as salads and burgers.
Jayna Gyro
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsWillie's Burgers
RestaurantsCasual late-night burger joint featuring fried zucchini and cheeseburgers, plus other classic dishes, milkshakes and fries.
Willie's Burgers
RestaurantsItalian Colors Restaurant
RestaurantsLong-standing osteria serves up classic Italian comfort eats in a homey, family-friendly atmosphere.
Italian Colors Restaurant
RestaurantsMAMA Oakland
RestaurantsA modern, welcoming nook serving seasonally minded, three-course Italian dinners & thoughtful wines.
MAMA Oakland
RestaurantsHook and Ladder Manufacturing Company
RestaurantsNew American comfort food, local beers & house cocktails in an industrial-chic space with a patio.
Hook and Ladder Manufacturing Company
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
RestaurantsPancake Circus
RestaurantsCircus-themed diner serving traditional American breakfasts, plus sandwiches, burgers & other mains.
Pancake Circus
RestaurantsThe Porch Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsThis relaxed eatery serves familiar Southern classics that feature locally-sourced ingredients.
The Porch Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsOtoro Midtown
RestaurantsSushi & Japanese menu items with sushi bar seating & casual interiors with bright yellow chairs.
Otoro Midtown
RestaurantsFire Wings
RestaurantsChain specializing in chicken wings and sauces, plus burgers, fries, and beer.
Fire Wings
RestaurantsWorld Famous HOTBOYS Chicken
RestaurantsFried chicken with different spice levels, plus sides, beer, and cider, served in an informal setting.
World Famous HOTBOYS Chicken
RestaurantsEverett & Jones Barbeque - MacArthur
RestaurantsCasual and trendy place dishing up a range of brisket, ribs and mac 'n' cheese, plus other familiar dishes.
Everett & Jones Barbeque - MacArthur
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
RestaurantsTower Cafe
RestaurantsQuirky cafe serving an eclectic array of grub, from classic breakfasts to Asian and Spanish mains.
Tower Cafe
RestaurantsThe Cook and Her Farmer
RestaurantsCozy, welcoming spot for Californian cuisine & wine with a seasonal & local emphasis.
The Cook and Her Farmer
RestaurantsSuzie Burger
RestaurantsBright counter-serve restaurant offering burgers, shakes, hot dogs & beer in a throwback setting.
Suzie Burger
RestaurantsMikuni
RestaurantsLocal Japanese chain serving sushi, small plates & hot entrees in a stylish space.
Mikuni
RestaurantsHorn Barbecue
RestaurantsStreamlined counter-service barbecue eatery specializing in brisket, pulled pork & sides.
Horn Barbecue
RestaurantsMarket Tavern
RestaurantsContemporary haunt with thoughtfully sourced New American entrees & an attached grocery store.
Market Tavern
RestaurantsCafeteria 15L
RestaurantsStylish, contemporary spot offering American fare, old-timey desserts & upmarket cocktails.
Cafeteria 15L
RestaurantsCafé Dantorels
RestaurantsLocal counter-serve chain featuring sweet & savory crepes, plus sandwiches, pasta & omelettes.
Café Dantorels
RestaurantsBJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
RestaurantsFamily-friendly chain outpost pairs familiar pub fare with an extensive list of house brews.
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
RestaurantsTaqueria Roberto Jr
RestaurantsCasual, kid-friendly eatery serving authentic Mexican staples such as tacos, burritos, and tortas.
Taqueria Roberto Jr
RestaurantsBar César
RestaurantsOutdoor seating is a popular option at this restaurant & bar with Spanish-inspired fare like tapas.
Bar César
RestaurantsFixins Soul Kitchen
RestaurantsCasual restaurant with a menu featuring comfort food staples such as fried chicken, gumbo & grits.
Fixins Soul Kitchen
RestaurantsPho Bac Hoa Viet
RestaurantsFamily-owned restaurant serving pho & other Vietnamese staples in a casual space with large windows.
Pho Bac Hoa Viet
RestaurantsThe Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill
RestaurantsBasic seafood, cocktails & Lake Merritt views are found at this renovated boathouse with a patio.
The Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill
RestaurantsBellanico Restaurant and Wine Bar
RestaurantsHousemade pasta, tasting menus & wine flights are offered at this smart Italian trattoria.
Bellanico Restaurant and Wine Bar
RestaurantsCenter Stage BBQ
RestaurantsCasual joint serving comfort food, such as ribs, cornbread, and potato salad.
Center Stage BBQ
RestaurantsHOT BUNZ
RestaurantsCasual burger outlet offering smash-style patties, sliders, fries and sauces.
HOT BUNZ
RestaurantsChain restaurant for chicken and lamb souvlaki and gyros, feta fries and baklava ice cream.
Honey and The Trapcat
RestaurantsRelaxed eatery and bar specializing in burgers and beers, plus unique cocktails.
Honey and The Trapcat
RestaurantsWorld Famous HOTBOYS Chicken
RestaurantsFried chicken with five levels of spice, plus American sides & beers, served in retro-cool environs.
World Famous HOTBOYS Chicken
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