Best Restaurants in Stockton (2025)

A perennial favorite for farm-driven California cooking, Market Tavern pairs wood-fired pizzas, seasonal plates, and a lively bar with strong neighborhood roots. Frequently highlighted by Visit Stockton and praised by local critics for sourcing from regional farms.

Sister to Market Tavern, this boutique steakhouse leans into dry-aged cuts, scratch-made sides, and classic cocktails in a swank, throwback room. Recognized by San Joaquin Magazine readers for fine-dining polish with a local sensibility.

Top Chef alum Michael Midgley’s upbeat spot serves shareable hits like crack shrimp, fried avocado, and hearty mains, plus one of the city’s most popular happy hours. Frequently mentioned by San Joaquin Magazine and Visit Stockton for its crowd-pleasing energy.

A Stockton institution since the late 1970s, Dave Wong’s blends Chinese-American classics with a sleek lounge and private rooms. Celebrated by Visit Stockton’s dining guides and beloved by generations of locals and University of the Pacific alumni.

Modern Italian with house-made pastas, rotating seasonal menus, and Central Valley produce at the forefront. Noted by San Joaquin Magazine and local editors for thoughtful sourcing, polished service, and a grown-up bar program.

On the Miracle Mile, CoCoro delivers creative rolls, sashimi, and izakaya-style plates in a warm, contemporary room. Frequently recommended by Visit Stockton’s editors and regional diners for consistency and a solid sake lineup.

Downtown’s indie hub for scratch burgers, pizzas, and weekly specials, poured alongside a strong craft-beer list and live music nights. Spotlighted by the Greater Stockton Chamber and the Downtown Stockton Alliance as a community anchor.

Family-owned since 1993, Bud’s serves cioppino, sand dabs, chowder, and classic seafood suppers that locals swear by. Repeatedly praised by San Joaquin Magazine and known citywide for its enduring, straightforward seafood.

A rustic standby east of town, famous for ribs, pesto pasta, and Bette’s barbecue sauce—recipes locals drive for. Regularly cited by Visit Stockton and regional publications as a must for hearty, family-style meals.

Run by a German couple, this welcoming spot serves schnitzel in many styles, spätzle, and steins on a sunlit patio. Called out by the Sacramento Bee and lauded by regional diners for authentic flavors and hospitality.

Since 1976, this family-run landmark has served Genovese-influenced sauces, hand-rolled ravioli, and a beloved salad bar. Frequently recommended by Visit Stockton and praised by local diners for nostalgia and generous hospitality.

Long-running favorite for Szechwan, Peking, and Hunan dishes with shareable portions and friendly service. Noted by Visit Stockton in roundups of reliable local Chinese and cherished by families for value and variety.