The best restaurants in Stockton
263 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Taqueria El Paisa
RestaurantsNo-frills neighborhood spot serving up informal Mexican grub such as tacos, burritos & tortas.
Taqueria El Paisa
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
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
RestaurantsShan Tandoori Pizza
RestaurantsIndian-flavored eatery featuring creative pizzas such as tandoori chicken and paneer, plus wings and beer.
Shan Tandoori Pizza
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
RestaurantsCha Cha Sushi
RestaurantsNo-frills sushi spot offering specialty rolls plus an array of classic Japanese entrees.
Cha Cha Sushi
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
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
RestaurantsThe Wolf
RestaurantsA charming neighborhood brasserie offering French-Californian fare & wine in modern, airy quarters.
The Wolf
RestaurantsCalifornia Wet Burrito and Catering
RestaurantsCasual restaurant serving authentic Mexican fare, including signature burritos, plus beer.
California Wet Burrito and Catering
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
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
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
RestaurantsUncle John's Pancake House
RestaurantsPancake restaurant serving eggs and hashes for breakfast and brunch in a casual diner-style setting.
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
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.
RestaurantsPalermo Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsEasygoing Southern Italian eatery offering pizza & pasta dishes alongside beer, wine & cocktails.
Palermo Italian Restaurant
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
RestaurantsThe Last Round Tavern
RestaurantsCasual eatery featuring sourdough-crust pizza, sandwiches and wings in a family-friendly setting.
The Last Round Tavern
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
RestaurantsEl Cabron Kitchen & Cantina
RestaurantsCasual, colorfully decorated eatery featuring Mexican staples, cocktails and a dance-club vibe after 9pm.
El Cabron Kitchen & Cantina
RestaurantsCafe 33
RestaurantsHomey hangout dishing up hot breakfast fare, croissants and pastries, plus gourmet sandwiches and pizza turnovers.
Cafe 33
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
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
RestaurantsDry Creek Grill
RestaurantsUpscale casual eatery featuring steaks, seafood, small-batch bourbons & a cozy outdoor fire pit.
Dry Creek Grill
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
RestaurantsMimosas Cafe Willow Glen
RestaurantsBrunch spot with outdoor seating serving mimosas and breakfast standards.
Mimosas Cafe Willow Glen
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
RestaurantsSouth Winchester BBQ
RestaurantsGenerous plates of BBQ & sandwiches are the draw at this down-to-earth counter serve with a patio.
South Winchester BBQ
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
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
RestaurantsA+ Burger
RestaurantsModest counter-serve featuring burgers, salads & sandwiches, plus vegan options & outdoor seating.
A+ Burger
RestaurantsLa Victoria Taqueria
RestaurantsStudent-friendly quick fix for Mexican mainstays topped with the trademark "orange sauce" condiment.
La Victoria Taqueria
RestaurantsSmashburger
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain featuring signature smashed burgers, plus sides & shakes.
Smashburger
RestaurantsWhispers Cafe and Creperie
RestaurantsEasygoing counter-service operation serving a menu of crêpes, omelets & sandwiches.
Whispers Cafe and Creperie
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
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
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
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