Location: Stockton
Top Restaurants in Stockton
Top Things to do in Stockton
- 1. The Haggin Museum
- 2. Historic Bob Hope Theatre
- 3. Stockton Arena
- 4. Banner Island Ballpark
- 5. University of the Pacific
- 6. Children's Museum of Stockton
- 7. Downtown Stockton Marina and Joan Darrah Promenade
- 8. Pixie Woods - Louis Park
- 9. Wat Dhammararam Buddhist Temple
- 10. Stockton Certified Farmer's Market
Where to Eat in Stockton: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Stockton is the county seat of San Joaquin County in the Central Valley of the U.S. State of California. Stockton was founded by Captain Charles Maria Weber in 1849 after he acquired Rancho Campo de los Franceses. The city is named after Robert F. Stockton, and it was the first community in California to have a name not of Spanish or Native American origin. The city is located on the San Joaquin River in the northern San Joaquin Valley and had an estimated population of 320,554 by the California Department of Finance for 2017. Stockton is the 13th largest city in California and the 63rd largest city in the United States. It was named an All-America City in 1999, 2004, 2015 and again in 2017.
Things to do in Stockton
1. Dave Wongs
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 329 reviews
Reviewed By traveler1025md - california
It used to be a very good place to grab your Americanized Chinese food, but even my favorite garlic chicken has gone downhill, it’s soggy, it has a very thick non crunchy batter and it’s very oily. Wasn’t happy the last time I was here.
2. Market Tavern
Overall Ratings
4 based on 154 reviews
Reviewed By DonaldYokum - Ventura, California
Met a friend for dinner here, and was pleased by the ambiance and the attitude of the service personnel. Good wine list, very inclusive menu, lots to choose from. My dinner mates were enthusiastic about their selections; I had chosen the rigatoni, which, unfortunately, was undercooked and far from perfectly al dente. The sauce was very good, but it took a lot of chewing to get the pasta down. Selections from the dessert menu helped to mollify me. Mostly good food, great service.
3. Cocoro Japanese Bistro & Sushi
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 105 reviews
Reviewed By Liaku X - Fresno, California
Great location, plenty of parking in the street and outback. We were seated immediately by the hostess. Lots of people already in the restaurant when we entered. Got a high table for the two of us. Our waitress was attentive and patient with us. Food delivered on time together and it was delicious. Fun place for a dinner date!
4. Waterloo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 88 reviews
Reviewed By Cynthia H - Stockton, California
OMG....the food is sooooo delicious. ...a little pricey but so well worth it. Exceptional customer service. Be prepared to wait at least 30 minutes..again worth it.
5. Angelina's Spaghetti House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 142 reviews
Reviewed By rad7412 - Stockton, California
I’ve eaten here a few times sponsored by employers and this restaurant I either spaghetti sauce taste like it came out of a tomato camp, that’s Ragu is not something they want to advertise.
It’s taste like something that was thrown together from cams from the grocery store. And the service? Don’t even go there.
6. Midgley's Public House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 77 reviews
Reviewed By Cynthia G - United States
A friend invited me to dinner, which my first visit to this restaurant. We ordered Grilled Asparagus for Appetizers, the Entrees were Seafood Fettuccine and Half a Rack of Lamb, and we each had a Grilled Ceasar Salad and Pride Mountain Merlot, as well as cocktails and desert (Crème Brûlée). I believe the menu items were a little pricey, but the food was wonderful. However, the service left me feeling uncomfortable. Our waitress seemed to be in a hurry throughout our visit, continually interrupting us during the meal numerous times, and basically only speaking to my friend and ignoring me. She asked him if he would like another cocktail, if he cared for a salad, how he would like the crust on the desert (crispy or extra crispy), or anything else. But she turned and walked away without also asking me the same, failing to show me the same courtesy, although I was polite and there was no reason for her to ignore my presence. I needed to stop her twice as she was walking away from our table, and let her know that I would like a salad, as well, and to say that I didn't care for a crispy top on the custard. I also didn't appreciate the fact that she was already in the parking lot with her purse over her shoulder, talking on her cell phone (off duty) as we were leaving the restaurant. If I ever return, I intend to ensure my waitperson is anyone but her. In addition, while we had reservations for 6:00 PM, we were there two hours (as my friend and I were enjoying the dinner and we had much to discuss), and another staff person paced back and forth directly in front of our table, seemingly as if to encourage us to leave the restaurant. Very rude. When left Midgley's at 8:12 PM, the restaurant was nearly empty, although there were a few people at the bar. I checked their hours later, and saw their website advertises the hours for dinner are from 4 PM to 9 PM Sunday through Thursday. So they close at 9:00 PM on Wednesday nights, which was the night we visited last week. My conclusion is that two of their waitstaff have better things to do than make their customers feel welcome at Midgley's Public House.
7. Papapavlo's Bistro & Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 109 reviews
Reviewed By Ron H
I was in Athens in the Army and I grew to really like Greek food. Back in America I have found good Greek restaurants hard to come by. This place looks nice but the food we had was not good at all. We had pasta, chicken salad. This supposedly Greek food was just bland and nondescript. We won't be coming back for seconds
8. Habit Burger
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By MIKE D - Stockton, California
They always have tasty burgers. My wife usually gets the fish sandwich and is happy they offer a variety. Service is good and the food is ready is a reasonable amount of time. This restaurant is always clean whenever I've gone there. No complaints.
9. El Rancho Inn-Steak & Lobster
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By Jay B - Garden Grove, California
Very simple place. You order your dinner at the counter and then get seated. You get a relish plate to start. Salad with kidney beans and garbonso beans follows. Then the main course with your 14 to 16 ounce steak baked potato and onion rings. Sour cream, bacon bits and chives on the side. Save room for hot brownie with ice cream that is big enough to share.
10. In N Out Burger
Overall Ratings
4 based on 62 reviews
At In-N-Out Burger, quality is everything. Stop by to enjoy our menu of hamburgers, cheeseburgers, french fries and shakes. In-N-Out makes fast food the old fashioned way.
Reviewed By latinos28 - Oxnard, California
Stop by after a weeding lots of people outside during the night maybe because it some what fresh to eat outside after a long day of 115 degree weather. It was fairly quick to my surprise since in & out is usually at least 15-20 min wait time
