The Most Flavorful Bars in Stockton

Michael's Pizza Bar and Grill

★★★★☆ 4.3 (624) • $$

"Recently I had occasion to visit Michael's Pizza Bar, which I had been hearing about for years. As it is nowhere near my usual routes around town, I had not tried it. Then, one of the organizations I belong to scheduled a meeting there so I was committed. If you are a motorcycle fan, you will love this place. Situated next door to the local Harley dealer, the ambiance is 100% two wheeled fun with their own collection of bikes and windows so you can see into the dealer of the American Classic while you dine. I just had the chili as I had a big lunch a few hours early. The service was friendly, on point and attentive. All of the group I was with seemed to be totally happy with their meals and service as well. I gave it 4/5 for now as I haven't had their pizza. The chili was great!"

Plate 88 American Grill And Bar

★★★★☆ 4 (84) • $$

"Food was delicious! Service was amazing (despite being short staffed). My dad accidentally spilt my wine & our server got me a replacement, no questions asked, & it was topped off the ambiance reminds me of a repurposed home, it was cozy, but very open in the dining area."

Bistro 135

★★★★☆ 4.1 (794) • $$

"I will say that the dining setting matches the food produced by this place. I've not lived in Tracy very long but have tried some restaurants and this is the place to eat. The shrimp appetizer, the artichoke dip, the macaroni and cheese all are spectacular. I've now eaten dinner and this week lunch. Let me tell you about the Parm chicken sandwich. Amazing!!! The chicken was hanging out of the side I could have made a whole other sandwich!! The he sauce is amazing , the cheese was melted perfectly. The chicken was crunchy yet moist. The tomato sauce perfect balance of acidity and tang. Everything I've tried here is well seasoned and I'll be returning again soon. I have heard issues with service but until I get bad service I'll keep coming here."

FED

★★★★☆ 3.9 (184) • $$

"FED in Stockton is such a great find! From the moment you step inside, you're greeted by a modern, yet comfortable atmosphere that makes it a perfect spot to enjoy a delicious meal. The menu offers a variety of dishes, ranging from hearty comfort food to fresh, light options, all full of flavor with creative twists on classic favorites.The service is top-notch--friendly and attentive, making sure you have a great experience from start to finish. The vibe is perfect for both casual dining and special occasions.Whether you're looking for a filling meal or just a quick bite, FED is definitely worth a visit. I'll be back for sure!"

George's Steakhouse Bar & Grill

★★★★☆ 3.5 (223) • $$

"First time here. No wait to get in which was nice. Basket of bread and garlic butter was a good touch. They were on it for drinks and refills as well. We had the prime rib, ribeye, personal pizza and fish/chips. The service was great. The food was good. The only part that was off was the prime rib was supposed to be medium rare and it was medium well. All in all we would go back."

Center Street Grill

★★★★☆ 4.2 (217) • $$

"Always good food, drinks, crowd & service.The place is clean, service fairly quick which is why it is frequently the same folks week after week."

Chili's

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (69) • $$

"Chilis has come to Merced and I gladly welcome a new place to grab some bites and drinks! Located in the Merced Mall plaza and with plenty of parking. They have a full bar with wine, spirits, and beer on tap. Happy Hour is 3-6 M-F and all day on the weekends! The lighting in this store is nice and bright!When my friend and I got here, the wait for a table was 45min. We got a seat at the bar and sat down right away because spots were available. Our server/bartender was Sylvia, who was helpful and attentive.We both ordered margaritas. Mine was the Presidente and my friend ordered the Straw-Eddy'Rita. So delicious!We ordered the Ultimate Cajun Pasta and split that between us. It was a pretty hearty portion so we were happy to split it, plus it was delicious! The menu is pretty typical of a Chili's but the staff were very helpful and kind! I'm looking forward to coming back!"

Olde Towne

★★★★☆ 4.4 (26) • $$

"Wednesday steak night! Great dinner tonight at Olde Town. On Wednesdays you cook your own steak out on the giant trailer bbq. $17 for a nice 10 oz steak with unlimited fries, salad, and bread. Kids had a blast at the bbq and eating fries.Pretty busy tonight but plenty of seating. Mopar club was out with their cars and a ton of Harley's also. Basically dinner and a car show."

NightLife

★★★★☆ 4.1 (950) • $$

"It was a fun time walking around the Academy of Science at night with only adults, but it wasn't completely what I was expecting. Although it makes sense why we can't drink or eat inside, I was expecting to have cocktails while we walk around the museum. We were only allowed to purchase and consume all food and drinks outside, which is quite cold. Bring a jacket! They only had two cocktails on their menu and canned Cutwater cocktails. All for $12 each.There was a DJ and dance floor inside, but no one seemed to partake and would rather walk around the museum. The rain forrest (closes at 7:30 PM), planetarium, aquarium, living roof, sharks, fog room, and rock exhibits were all available. I don't recommend doing the planetarium show unless you want to fall asleep. It's not so much about space and stars, but instead... a documentary about Chile and their space programs there. So if you're planning to have a few cocktails, you're most likely to fall asleep."

Highway House Restaurant & Bar

★★★★☆ 3.9 (322) • $$

"*First time review* Absolutely love this place! I guess I had a sandwich here quite a few years ago, but I don't recall so I'll be calling this a new review. My gosh absolutely fantastic! Ambience is redone, nice bar, attentive staff and big sandwiches! Loved my soup as well.BLAST - bacon lettuce avocado swiss turkey. I ordered mine on sourdough toasted with no Swiss. Absolutely fantastic and they made it as I wanted. Do note it does not come with mayo, you'll need to ask for that if you want it. Tuna Avocado - my mom said it was delicious and it was super loaded nicely with tuna. Pictures speak for itself!"

828 Bites and Brews

★★★★☆ 4.3 (12) • $$$

"I don't know if I completely understand the "bar within a bar" concept and I wish they had more beers. An Altamont would be nice. That said, the food was excellent and the service attentive. Try the fried avocado to be sure. The tamales and mac and cheese were also excellent. I will definitely be back."

Donoby's Bar

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (79) • $

"Everyone leaving a bad review for "rude" bartenders like to spin a real good story about how they're just some innocent bystander catching heat for no reason. If you come to the bar and are disrespectful, don't act right, already drunk, don't have ID then expect to be thrown out. I've seen people argue like toddlers about being asked to leave, threatening the staff, refusing to leave, promising to come back and "do something" and you want the bartenders and bouncer to be nice to you? On top of it all, you have drama coworkers trying to get all their friends to gang up on bartenders they don't like by leaving negative reviews. It's petty and pathetic. There are two sides to every story. There's no world where someone who depends on tips would be rude to you for no reason, so maybe accept your culpability in the situation instead of trying to get someone fired. Respect is a two way street. I've had drinks in likely every bar in town and Amy is hands down the best bartender around. Period."

Las Casuelas Mexican Restaurant & Bar

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (694) • $$

""This review is long overdue as my first time here was a few years ago for their ultimate mocajete bowl! That bowl of yummy goodness is so tasty and was something I was missing out on my whole life!" This review is from one of the Yelp Elites Lisa S. I could not describe my first reaction to the mocajete bowl any better!I am also a fan of this restaurant for also their fajitas 3 meat mix. Bacon wrap shrimp, chips and salsa is delicious. All of the signature cocktail drinks are very good, pick one!Plenty of seating for large and small parties with ample amount of parking outside.Service is always great and fast with really good authentic food!"

Gordos Bar

★★★★☆ 3.9 (7)

"I am reviewing the food, which was so yummy!!!I had the best Swiss and mushroom burger. It was charbroiled perfectly, and the price was great!! My friend had bacon jalapeño burger delicious as well. The shrimp and pasta, another good one Amanda the bartender is cool and you could enjoy a cold ."

Fumi Sushi Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.5 (554) • $$

"The sushi was excellent. The server was not on her game. Served the wrong items to my table. And did not make the sushi order I submitted. It's too bad, but she was making mistakes the whole time."

The Rawhide Saloon

★★★★☆ 4.2 (33) • $$

"Awesome bar! Great family owned place with an incredible staff of friendly, welcoming, and personable people. This is absolutely my favorite bar and an overall great place to hang out. They have a very large bar running nearly the length of the business with plenty of places to sit, a stage with performers or live music certain nights of the week, a fireplace, and 3 pool tables. Drinks are very reasonably priced, the bar is recently remodeled, and the patrons are pretty low key. This year they opened for football on Mondays and even provided some fun appetizers etc. They have some kind of a pool league going on also on certain days of the week but I don't know much about that. They also offer a small menu of bar food type stuff. It's priced pretty good. Check this place out. This is one you don't want to miss!"

Pairings Wine Bar Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.2 (246) • $$

"They have a lot of selection and we each of the 4 of us ordered a different flight. I had the Aguacates Rellenos which were avocado halves stuffed with mushrooms and wine and lemon chicken. Food was pretty good. Music was too loud for Sunday at lunch."

Diamond Jim's Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.8 (42) • $$

"Cash only, but cheap drinks, well made a lot of locals. Fun place and great remodel done!"

Servente's Saloon

★★★★★ 4.5 (24) • $

"Perfection! We had a blast with Andrew and his karafun! Karaoke night brought the talent! Holy sh!t! This was our best night in town, and I can't stop thinking about it. Even the hot bartender sang! I felt like I saw a free concert! What in the heck do y'all drink or eat to make you so talented? Out of the dozen or so people who sang, like two were below the average professional performer. Servente's should pay these folks to entertain on non-Karaoke nights! It's worth the trip up from San Diego just to go to this bar! I wish I took pics, but check out their IG."

Las Casuelas

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (107) • $$

"Really happy we finished our business early, as the Roadhouse had not yet opened.They were just putting out the open sign at 11, so we went in.Fast friendly service and great food! Watch out for the salsa, it has a little bite. LOL Guacamole is outstanding as well. You also get a bowl of re-fried beans with your chips! Will be back next month for sure!"

The Doghouse Taproom

★★★★★ 4.6 (18)

"Best beer options and ciders ever. The owners are amazing and offer the best customer service. Their events are off the hook and make your experience a memorable one. I came here for a family reunion, as well as other events that feature Freestyle music and more. When in Modesto area, come here! The Doghouse Taproom will not disappoint."

Twisted Pig Bar and Grill

★★★★☆ 3.7 (683) • $$

"Came by for date night and the mood was definitely good inside, but if you're looking for a nice, quiet dinner... this ain't the place. It's seat yourself, so we snagged a table. The place was busy but definitely not packed. We were promptly brought menus and asked if we would like water while we looked over the menu. I got the margarita flight which was tasty. Definitely gotta let the flavors sit and blend a bit but the strawberry jalapeño was delicious and was gone in one hearty gulp. Hubby got the kitchen sink burger and I got the pulled pork sandwich. He devoured the burger and fries. He said both were great. The pulled pork sandwich was excellent as well. I also upgraded the side to the mac and cheese which was good, though nothing to necessarily write home about. Service was attentive and our server was friendly. Overall, this is a great spot and we will absolutely return!"

Dj’s Restaurant & Taphouse

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (754) • $$

"I didn't know Pete's had a change of ownership, BUT I will say that the food, the service is really good in my opinion. Today I went to this restaurant with my family, it was also a good decision because it was filling. The way it looks inside though, it feels like it didn't change. I didn't know what to order first and for me I was torn between the Spicy Chicken Alfredo and the Fettuccine Alfredo. I did end up picking the Spicy Chicken Alfredo. It is a 7.5/10 for me and I have to say that the dish felt underwhelming because I expected a lot of flavor by looking at it. I will say that the chef does know how to cook the chicken because it is juicy and tender. My family has chosen to get the BBQ Chicken Pizza, Garlic Chicken, and the Succulent Ribeye. FIRST OFF, GARLIC CHICKEN PIZZA IS SO DAMN GOOD. 10/10If I were to recommend anything to get to anyone, it would definitely be the Garlic Chicken Pizza. It taste so hearty and flavorful. The BBQ Chicken Pizza is also very good and I love how BBQ has a good layer that doesn't make BBQ to bold to taste. 9/10THE CHEESE PULL. the pizza has the CHEESE PULL!!!!The Succulent Ribeye aka "Steak", I was taken by surprise by how tender and juicy the steak is. I have went to many restaurants that serve steak and it is dry but this steak was tender, juicy, and flavorful. I recommend that people should come by and eat here, the energy is lively, the waitresses are really nice, and they do play sports games and leave it on too."

Rusty Porthole

★★★★☆ 4.1 (176) • $$

"Oasis on the island! Cute spot to hang out, they have bands that come in during the weekends, have seen some karaoke,, which fun to see locals show off their talent and entertaining ladies behind the bar. Props to Sharrie & Red, they always make our drinks exactly the way we need them!My go to seems to be the bacon double cheeseburger, never fails! Garlic fries are YUM! The fried zucchinis are decent, not a fan of the mozzarella. I'm interested in the alligator but I never seem to catch it when they have it, nor the "loopia".."

Yongs Delta Tavern

★★★★☆ 4.3 (26) • $

"Excellent bar food! Sometimes Korean delight. Fast and friendly service from Yong ! Great locals bar."

El Ranchito Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.7 (203) • $$

"Food: Let's start with the reason we all would stop at El Ranchito. Their food is delicious, served in abundant portions, and is as fresh as it gets! Each visit will find a waitress/waiter visiting your table and bringing some fantastic salsa and a blend of flour/corn chips. My kids love the flour chips and almost make it their meal. My wife and I are creatures of habit, so we order the same things usually. We order off the menu, omitting what we don't want and adding what we do (like extra cheese). The Big Burrito is enough food for two people, or two meals. I love the Chile Colorado, and my wife enjoys cheese enchiladas. My two boys' go-to is bean/cheese burritos (and didn't I mention, the flour chips?)Service: The staff are family and treat you like their own. If you go more than once, they might even remember you! My own family has been coming here for decades (as in 40+years). First my grandfather, my parents, my family, and my boys. There's a reason to come back again and again, and it's the great combination of great food and friendly service. We have often called in orders to bring home when we are passing through. Orders are correct and so are the charges. Ambience: My boys call this place the "train restaurant" because you often see, but not hear, trains pass the west side of the building. Memories since childhood for them! We have brought friends, family, and out-of-state visitors here for one reason: you can not find a better family atmosphere, with great food, and friendly staff serving the best Mexican food around. No. Where. Else.Negative reviews: You don't get to go into any restaurant and tell them what to make and how to make it. If they can make accommodations to your meal, they most certainly do. My wife is one of the "those people." She is very particular, but she is also reasonable. Some who complain of one bad experience, an accidental overcharge, or other nonsense are missing out. You went there for a reason. Don't let one off-day let this one get away. And don't let these few Karens/Kevins dissuade you from a great meal. If you want to find negativity in life, it's out there, but you won't find any negativity inside El Ranchito. They are great people serving up a family meal (and they have a bar, too)."

Crocodiles Nightclub

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (137) • $$

"We love coming here. It's a chill fun time and the variety of music played is great. There is a strict dress code for men especially when it comes to plaid, so don't think you'll get in with it. The staff are always very nice and I love that there is seating. Can't wait to celebrate my birthday there this month."

Pittsburg Yacht Club

★★★★☆ 4.2 (13) • $$$

"This place hosted a Christmas party for my old company to which I was invited. And this venue is great for events like that. There's room for a big crowd, a full bar and catering facilities.The view outside is just great...complimented by the Sacramento River passing beside it. Night views are even better...with festive lights around the entire area. Especially with the Yuletide season, the lighting was even more outstanding.It is a great place to host special occasions!"

AVE on the Mile

★★★★☆ 4 (340) • $$

"Can here with my friends for some drinks and a good time, which is what we got. They had a DJ and it was great vibe. Drinks and food was not too expensive and the music was great. Can't wait to come back again another time."

West Oak Nosh

★★★★☆ 4.4 (278) • $$

"I finally got to try West Oak Nosh and wow this place is great. inside was nice and roomy with lots of seating. The employees were really friendly and nice. I was able to place a to go order and I got the Pork Schnitzel, Nosh Burger, and the B.A.L.T. Combo. The food was really good. My favorite was the B.A.L.T the sandwich was huge. The bacon was crispy and delicious and the avocado mash was nice and flavorful. The fries were also seasoned well and crispy. The Pork Schnitzel was huge. A little too dry for me. and needed more seasoning. The pickled onions were a kick of flavor and got my attention. wow. The Nosh Burger was really good. The meat was tasty and the greens were fresh. I got the chipotle aioli sauce on the side and was able to sauce it up. I'm impressed with West Oak Nosh. I will definitely return when I'm in the area to try their other items."

Log Cabin

★★★★☆ 4 (18) • $

"This place is great!! If you're looking to get away from the same old downtown night scene and want a more laid back, have a good time, just be yourself kinda place... this is it!! This is a country bar but we still know how to have fun! There's always something going on out here. Mondays is usually pool league night while it's going on.Tuesday is taco Tuesday If your a whiskey drinker then Wednesday are for you cause it's Whhhhhiskey Wednesday! Also the first night of karaoke!Of course next is Thirsty Thursday! Which is now also ladies night!! Plus food on the grill!Friday night is always a good night it doesn't even need a different name! It brings on more karaoke, more food in the back, and plenty of cold cold drinks! Saturday night there's a Dj playing all kinds of music. Sunday fun day! Come out play some adult Jenga!All of the bartenders are extremely friendly and great personalities! Everyone there is just there to have a good time and let loose a little. If your ever driving by or just headed straight for it, stop in have a blast! They open daily at 2 pm till closing time!"

Tacos El Ahijado

★★★★☆ 4.3 (37)

"la comida es excelente, me encantan las tortas, y el chile verde es delicioso, recomiendo mucho este lugar, es nuevo, pruebenlo!! rico rico!!"

Five Ten Bistro

★★★★☆ 3.6 (324) • $$

"Hey Five Ten,So.. I don't normally frequent higher-end restaurant like yourself, and yes you are considered higher end here, buta few friends took me out for my birthday and we decided to check you out.Nice atmosphere, quiet. Servers were polite. Food was well presented.Iron steak - Just what you expect. Good. In all honesty, I don't know how often I would come here unless it's a very special occasion since with the higher "class" comes higher prices. But hey a great option for something more upscale."

Mariscos Pablo

★★★★★ 4.7 (9)

"it was way past breakfast and we wanted breakfast so we came here hoping they had breakfast and they serve it all day long! We ordered a chorizo breakfast burrito (huge!), nopales with eggs and chorizo with nopales/eggs as well as the machaca plate. The portions are wow! (Huge)-can share between two people. The salsa was delicious and we asked for spicier salsa and woah!!! It was fire, chipotle tasty spicy serrano or chile de arbol-fire!!! The rice was fluffy and the beans were tasty. The tortillas were hand made and the service was great. Homemade horchata and jamaica (hibiscus) agua fresca-so refreshing. Will definitely be back again and highly recommend this place. Thank you Pablo!!"

Twin Rivers Saloon

★★★★☆ 4.4 (71) • $$

"Decided on this place for dinner via DoorDash. The food was packaged well. I ordered for the family. We started off with potato skins (3 pcs) more like half of a backed potato, bacon, green onions & sour cream. I prefer my potato skins thinner and crispy, these were not. Hamburger and fries, my mother in law said it was one of the best burgers she has eaten and the fries were good. My wife ordered shrimp tacos (3 per order) each taco had 3 shrimp and some kind of slaw. Per my wife she thought something else could have been added. But did say they tasted good. I ordered fish and chips, 3 good sizes of rich, perfectly fried. Came with 2 sides (I ordered fries and a salad. To my surprise it also came with Cole slaw. Fries we good, salad was good with homemade croutons and the Cole slaw was just ok. The order was suppose to come with tarter sauce it did not and with fish and chips some malted vinegar packets would have been nice."