Top 10 Restaurants in Stockton, California, According to Tripadvisor
A list of the top ten restaurants in Stockton, California, according to customer reviews on Tripadvisor.
Choices, choices. So many delicious options when you're trying to figure out where to eat in Stockton. We know it can be difficult to decide on your own, so we asked the expert reviewers on Tripadvisor for their favorites to help you decide.
Please note: Chain and franchises were excluded from the list.
REMEMBER: Stockton Restaurant Week is going down January 16 - 25, 2026, and you want to be ready—especially with the Stockton Restaurant Week Photo Challenge, where you can win up to $50 in restaurant gift cards!
Click here to see the list of restaurants participating in Stockton Restaurant Week 2026. Restaurants and menus are being added weekly so check back often!
5. Yen Du Restaurant
For over 20 years, Yen Du Restaurant has provided amazing Szechwan, Peking and Hunan cuisines to the Stockton community. They're yummy dishes are cooked up with fresh and natural ingredients in a healthy and nutritious manner. Their spicy noodle soup is definitely a favorite that you'll need to try for yourself.
Address: 702 Porter Ave, Ste E.
Phone: (209) 951-3748.
Accepts online reservations:
Take out orders:
10. Delta Bistro & Lounge at the University Plaza Waterfront Hotel (SRW Participating Restaurant)
Like Nena's, Delta Bistro & Lounge is another fantastic downtown Stockton restaurant with a view of the delta. Situated on the first floor of the University Plaza Waterfront Hotel, this spot is a perfect place to start your evening before a game at the Stockton Ballpark or Adventist Health Arena, an event at the Bob Hope Fox Theatre, or a movie at the Regal Stockton City Centre Cinema 16 & IMAX. Visitors have raved about the Delta Artichoke appetizer and Delta Hamburger, as well as the option of enjoying a delicious menu with a beautiful outdoor view.
Plus, if you decide to stay the night in Stockton, you're already at the University Plaza Waterfront Hotel!
Address: 110 West Fremont St.
Phone: (209) 323-3131
Accepts online reservations: Yes.
Take out orders: Yes.
Check out their Stockton Restaurant Week menu here.
Try as many of these spots as you can by staying a night or two. Stockton is home to numerous fantastic hotels located in key parts of the city, making it easy to enjoy the beauty of the city, take part in a shopping spree, and savor some delicious cuisine. Discover the outstanding hotels in our city by clicking here!
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