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    Bud's Seafood Grille

    3.3 (538 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Grilled way to dry
    Ralph W.

    We went there tonight for a special occasion, our anniversary. We've eaten at Bud's in the past and were always satisfied. I am not sure if the stars weren't lined up or what but this time it was clearly underwhelming. First, the waitress (I believe Jamie) was in a real hurry, Without anything close to a warm greeting she seemed to be set on getting us in and out. She didn't say the specials but we had read them on the board at the entrance so my wife knew she wanted the panko crusted halibut. However, I was not completely ready but she asked if we were ready like I needed to speed up my decision. We then agreed we were ready and I ordered grilled Mahi Mahi. The waitress asked if I wanted red potatoes, rice or french fries however, I didn't catch that she said red potatoes at first (she was really talking fast, again seeming to be in a big hurry. So I asked to clarify "did you say baked potato?" and she was obviously annoyed that I asked and she bluntly replied that she said "red potatoes" This was clearly a misunderstanding on my part but there wasn't a reason to be rude. When the order came my wife's halibut was good and she liked that it was a big portion so she could take some home for later. My Mahi Mahi was very thin (which is not a problem) however, it had been left way too long on the grill and was overcooked. I picked at it for a while and ate the veggies while I waited for her to come by. And I waited. I was done with the veggies when she breezed by and made eye contact with my wife and asked in passing "all is good here?" then she was gone. I decided to cut my losses and get a box to go. We paid cash so to not have to wait for a long time to have her return again. Very disappointing, especially since it was a very special occasion. This was a big letdown from our previous experiences where we had more experienced, more attentive wait staff who seemed to like their job and appreciate their clients. Next time, if there is a next time I will ask to be seated in a section with an experienced and friendly waitress. See photo of my Mahi Mahi below

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    Andre W.

    Bud's in Stockton has become a family go to. Their food is always good and the service is always excellent. We went for Father's Day most recently. I ordered the shrimp and crab omelette and the blackberry cobbler. Both were really good. I will say, I saw the French toast at a table nearby and I'll definitely be getting that next time if I had one thing I would change, it would be to serve the brussel sprouts all day. I love the brussel sprouts there but we generally go for brunch. Otherwise it's always a pleasure.

    dinner for 3 adults
    Alejandra D.

    My mom and sis had told me how much they liked eating here. I myself had not been before so I was looking forward to dining here. I came w/my mom and my husband for dinner. Our server was Mersedes and unfortunately the service was not good. She was unfriendly and unwelcoming. Her attitude was like she didn't wanna be there, and it showed. She asked if we were ready to order. We said no. The menu felt quite extensive and so I asked her what she recommended. Then, she mentioned what the special was. Usually that's mentioned at the start, and I feel if I hadn't asked for recommendations, she would not have said anything. When I asked her what sides came with the special, she was quite annoyed in her response as If I was supposed to already know the answer, and she started walking away from us!! My husband and I both got the halibut special. She didn't check on us to see that we needed water re-fills, didn't ask my mom if she wanted another glass of wine, didn't offer us dessert, and just brought us the check. lol. My mom said the service has always been great when she's come to have lunch, so she was quite shocked at how awful the service was. Now the food: -clam chowder soup: too thick for my liking. no oyster crackers were provided. but soup was okay. -Oysters, VERY small and a bit pricey. 6 for $24. - Halibut special: the fish was unseasoned, bland, and lacked flavor. My husband didn't agree w/me and said it was good. Our palates are different. lol. so it's subjective. The rice and veggies were standard. -Blackberry mojito: portion was good but a bit too sweet. Perhaps they could invest in getting longer straws for this tall cup, or changing to a shorter cup. As I got to the end, the straw was a bit too short so I couldn't finish what was at the bottom w/o bringing the cup up to my face. -dessert: can't say b/c we weren't asked if we wanted dessert!!!! She just brought us the check and walked off. Throughout dinner, my mom and I noticed another server who looked like she was enjoying her job. Her tables were near us and she frequented them. She looked cheerful, she was smiley, and just overall what you would want in a server. As we were leaving, my mom and I approached her and told her she was doing a wonderful job. She told us her name and said we should ask for her next time. We left and ended up going somewhere else for dessert. Since my mom and sis enjoy it and their past experiences have been good, I think I will return for lunch and see if that's better.

    Ms. Krystall M.

    Amazing!! Dinner was great and the service was even better. I had the fish with veggies and potatoes. The fresh bread was perfect in addition to my amazing lemon drop. Can't wait to come back

    Happy hour
    Geralyn O.

    Calamari was sooooo good! 10/10 They also give complimentary bread which I love the butter is amazinggg Marg was good also but strong af lol

    Outside dining.
    Kim B.

    Great service. Clean and bright. The outside dining area was comfortable. The weather was perfect to sit outside. We were able to sit at our table for over 2 hours visiting. The food was tasty. I had the garden scramble. There was lots of spinach, mushrooms green onions and cheese. I took home half. It was accompanied with delicious scalloped potatoes. My hubby had the smoked ham and cheese omelet. He said it was good. Brunch includes coffee cake or blueberry muffin, fruit and a 1/2 toasted bagel. We meet friends here for brunch several times a year and will be back.

    Outside
    Linda R.

    Came in for the first time the other day to pick up some lunch after doing yard work in our backyard all morning. My family and I built up an appetite and Bud's has some fire rib eye sandwiches so that's what we agree'd upon. Nothing special, just your average steak, bread, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles. The staff is welcoming when you walk in, they have a seating area. The restaurant itself is pretty big, plenty of parking space, in the same lot as Podesto's. Not really sure of what else they offer to be honest. In all the times we've ordered from here we only have gotten the rib eye sandwiches. Look forward to trying something new next time we order from here.

    Fish and Chips
    Ry S.

    This place was great! We ordered calamari, buds beef, and fish & chips. The food were all fresh and beef was so tender. Great service overall

    Seafood Alfredo
    Ariane M.

    Came here for lunch w/ my family. It was the first day of lent so my parents wanted to go for some seafood. Located in Lincoln Center, nice restaurant with bar seating as well. Our waitress was very nice and attentive. My mom and I ordered the seafood alfredo, we love Alfredo pasta and it didn't disappoint. My dad had the red snapper filet and he seemed to enjoy it as well. We enjoyed our lunch, would return again.

    Mushroom bowl
    Naomi A.

    Amongst the appetizers I saw an item labeled "mushroom bread bowl" with no other description so out of curiosity I ordered it with low expectations. However I was pleasantly surprised on how delicious and filling this item was! The mushrooms had a lovely snappy texture with no strong or fishy tastes and the gravy it was surged in was a well seasoned brown mushroom gravy that was exploding with flavor. Paired with the tangy sourdough bread it was perfect if you're looking for a small satisfying bite. Id recommend trying it to anyone!

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    Excellent food and choices. Friendly, timely service. The food was delicious and plentiful.

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    Must try! We had a clam chowder bread bowl amazing, had the salad with medallions delicious. Lemon drops were the best I've ever had.

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    Great food superior service! Great location! No complaints. Crab salad was great and the bread is to die for.

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