Calling all foodies! We've rounded up our top 10 favorite restaurants in Lodi, CA that you must try. Whether you're looking for a juicy burger, a carb-filling Italian dinner, or something for the seafood fanatic in your life, Lodi has something for everyone. Keep reading for the best restuarants and food in Lodi, CA!
Tower Park Waterfront Grille
Located right on-site at our Camp-Resort, Tower Park Waterfront Grille is the best restaurant in Lodi, California for delicious food, a rotating drink menu, and waterfront views! Located along the California Delta, this restaurant is the premier destination for both families and date nights! Enjoy access to a full service bar, weekly specials, a happy hour menu, and live music throughout the year. Check out the hours of operation here.
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Lodi Beer Co.
Established in 2004, Lodi Beer Co. is a neighborhood restaurant and brewery located in downtown Lodi. With more than 20 different types of beer available, you're sure to find something that pairs well with their selection of comfort foods. Their food menu consists of standard pub grub, salads, steaks and "the best fall off the bone ribs you'll ever have". Lodi Beer Co. is open Sunday through Thursday from 11AM - 9PM and Friday & Saturday from 11AM - 10PM. Reservations can be made here.
Pietro's Italian Restaurant
Pietro’s is a family-owned and operated restaurant located in the central valley, the heart of wine country. Opened in 1985 by the Murdaca family, Pietro's still remains committed to three guiding principles; quality food, customer service, and respect for employees. They offer not only private dining, but catering and ticketed events as well. With a full menu of authentic Italian cuisine, this is simply a must visit when visiting Lodi, CA. You can find their full menu here.
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Avenue Grill
Opened in 1996, the Avenue Grill has been voted the Best Breakfast in Lodi by TripAdvisor. Open for both breakfast and lunch, make sure you add this stop to your Lodi, CA trip plans. With a full menu available, you are sure to find something that your taste buds will thank you for. Located at 506 W. Lodi Ave. in Lodi, California this is just 13 miles from our Camp-Resort. Find their hours and a full menu here.
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Moo Moo's Burger Barn
If you are in the moo-d for a gourmet burger, then Moo Moo’s Burger Barn is the place to be. This Lodi restaurant offers a whimsical, full table service, casual dining restaurant, featuring a variety of cooked-to-order juicy burgers. Tantalize your taste buds with one of 20 gourmet burgers served on a variety of buns, or create your own! You can find their full menu and hours of operation here.
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The Dancing Fox Winery and Brewery
The Dancing Fox, located in the heart of historic downtown Lodi, brings you the best of both worlds. This family owned and operated winery and brewery offers fantastic beers, great wines, and food that will have your taste buds begging for more. The Lewis family wanted to combine their three passions: beer, wine, & bread! Their wines are made from the Lewis family estate vineyards, and the breads use the natural yeast from the grapes. The breads, using mostly organic grains, are hand formed then baked in a wood-fired oven from Spain - sold fresh every day! Their beer is made in small, handcrafted style from dark stouts to light pilsners, and of course great IPA’s. Their on-site Lodi restaraunt offers both a lunch and dinner menu. Open everyday but Monday, you are sure to find a spot in your calendar for a trip to this fantastic Lodi winery and brewery.
Smack Pie Pizza
Smack Pie Pizza is a family-owned pizzeria in downtown Lodi, California. This pizzaria is famous for serving traditional wood fire oven pizza with a unique Smack Pie twist! When you visit this pizzaria, you can try a Signature Smack or build-your-own special creation! Open Wednesday thru Sunday, be sure to add a stop to your to-do list this weekend. You can find their full menu and hours of operation here.
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Tin Roof BBQ
Owned and operated by Richard Berardi and family, Tin Roof BBQ is open to serve you six days a week, and by appointment as a Catering Company for events and occasions. When you step into this locally owned restaurant, you will instantly be swept up by mouth-watering fragrances coming from the assortment of dishes being carried out of the kitchen. Tin Roof BBQ specializes in smoked meats such as Tri-Tip, Brisket, Pulled Pork, Turkey Breast, and BBQ Beef. When you are looking for the best BBQ in California, look no further than Tin Roof BBQ. Find their catering menu here and their lunch menu here.
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Golden Ox Restaurant
Opened in 1991, The Golden Ox Diner is a family-owned restaurant that is known for the trains that run around the restaurant and display cases with collectible model g-scale trains, aircrafts, and memorabilia. This Lodi restaurant offers American diner-style meals as well as Greek dishes and desserts. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, you are sure to find something you'll love for any meal of the day. You can find their full menu here.
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Wine & Roses Restaurant
Wine & Roses is a proud locally owned and operated business featuring 66 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites with amenities including botanical gardens, a modern fitness center, beautiful pool, relaxing jacuzzi, and unparalleled gracious hospitality. Located on the grounds, Towne House Restaurant features innovative dishes using the highest quality seasonal and regionally sourced ingredients. They also offer an impressive wine list including over 80 wines from Lodi. The Lounge is the perfect place to relax and enjoy live music, extraordinary cuisine, specialty cocktails, and fine wine. When looking for a quiet, romantic dining experience, look no further than Wine & Roses Restaurant. Find their full menu here.
With so many different restaurants, there are plenty of places to eat in Lodi, CA that you'll love! Whether you're looking for dinner along the water at Tower Park Waterfront Grille, to comfort food from Lodi Beer Co., or even delicious burgers from Moo Moo's Burger Barn, you can't go wrong with one of these Lodi restaurants! What are you waiting for?! Satisfy that grumbling tummy with a visit to one of these restaurants today!