I went to Oxford Kitchen a few weeks ago and had a solid experience overall. First off, customer…read moreservice was on point--Junior was my server and took great care of us. Friendly, attentive, and made sure we were good the whole time. Now the food? No complaints there. Everything tasted great and definitely felt like it came from a Michelin-rated chef/owner. BUT... the wait time? Whew. I'm pretty sure I went through all five stages of hunger before my plate showed up. At one point I was considering eating the table décor. For a spot with that kind of reputation, I expected the kitchen to move a little quicker. Amazing food, great service--but I lost two stars because I was about two minutes away from ordering an emergency appetizer from somewhere else Still worth checking out--just maybe bring a snack... just in case.

We had a fabulously leisurely lunch here. Wonderfully varied menu and a serene atmosphere. Very…read moreeasy to carry on conversations without having to shout over ambient noise. Food was excellent and our server, Franco, was outstanding. He was attentive, charming and extremely helpful. He enhanced the whole experience.

Gnocchi was delicious! Service was fast and efficient! All around great lunch! Our waitress was…read morevery good but not annoying... the garden area looks great!

This review is for their Mother's Day service…read more Shout out to our servers Raul and Lacy? (I think that's her name, but sorry if I'm wrong). For as busy as the restaurant was, they were very attentive to our party. Always making sure we were okay. Trying to make sure our little one was entertained and fed whenever they passed by. You guys were the best! Thank you for all you do!

Stopped in for dinner recently since it had been a while since our last visit. The restaurant is…read morelocated in a busy downtown area, so parking can sometimes be a bit tricky--something to keep in mind if you're planning to come during peak hours. We were seated quickly and served waters right away. My husband ordered the fish and chips, while I went with the jalapeño chicken sandwich. The sandwich came with a grilled chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, pepper jack cheese, crispy fried onions, and jalapeño dressing on grilled ciabatta bread. I also upgraded my fries to their Bleu fries (topped with bleu cheese crumbles and bleu cheese dressing). The fries were definitely a highlight--served hot, crispy, and perfectly paired with the bleu cheese. My husband was really impressed with the fish and chips, which he hadn't tried here before. The fish was beer-battered and fried, served with fries and coleslaw. He especially liked the coleslaw, noting that it tasted fresh with great flavor and wasn't overly coated in mayo. Overall, we really enjoyed our meal and the experience. Looking forward to coming back again soon.

Service - Excellent Ambiance - amazing…read moreFood - nope! I ordered evening special, Mac N Cheese. I would NOT recommend it, it tasted more like a bland soup. My husband ordered Fish N Chips - fish was extremely greasy. Our server was superb, kind, friendly, fast, 2 minute follow up and keeps our drinks filled and all the clutter removed throughout the dinner. If the food were nearly as appetizing as the servers work ethic I may consider returning. Ambiance was lovely.

Food: Yes again and again to the Brick House Restaurant and Lounge!! The hubby and I are always…read morein search of our next culinary conquest. Ok, its really just me but I found this little hidden gem tucked away in Lodi. I ordered the cheeseburger with fries and a coke. The hubby ordered the chicken sandwich and fries. Hands down one of the best burgers I ever had. It was seasoned and cooked perfectly. I asked for some jalepenos and added to my burger for a little spice. The patty was thick and juicy. Cant go wrong here. It was so good that a week later I was back and ordered the same thing. As a foodie, of course I tried my husbands chicken sandwich and it did not disappoint. It was not dry and it was well seasoned. I'm a southern girl so proper seasoning is key. Ambiance: Loved the ambiance at the Brick House. A cross between Cheers and old school Italian. It was clean, well decorated and nicely located in the charm of downtown Lodi. Service: The service was really good. Both times I went my server was Nathan. He was friendly, knowledgable and helpful. We chatted for quite a while as we arrived shortly after they opened and before the crowd started to arrive. The food arrived quickly and Nathan checked on us often to make sure we were well taken care of. Parking: Parking is not horrible but like in any downtown you may have to walk a block or two. Overall: Excellent menu options for dinner and lunch. The menu is not so varied that they are a jack of all trades and master of none but its just enough for you to find something delicious to hit the spot. The portion sizes are excellent. I mean you saw how big my burger was. Good food, good service means I will be back. Get over here!!!!

First time trying Brick House, & I don't think it'll be the last. I met with some friends here the…read moreday after Christmas... Friendly & helpful staff. The food was really good. Ample seating. It was surprisingly quieter than expected considering it's a lounge & it was dinner time. We ordered a Bread Board, which oddly looked significantly different from what other neighboring tables received, but it was still good... especially with the butter. We also got the Gorgonzola Fries & Burrata Bowl... both were really good, def recommend. I wish I got pictures of everyone's food which all looked delicious, but they all loved their orders. I got to try the Gnocci with meat sauce (YUM!). I got the Pesto Seafood Pasta & it was so good! Def recommend if you like seafood. I'll def be back to try the Farmer's Special since they sold out.

Food: Amazing seasonal menu. Great cocktails, Seasonal special appetizer: Fresh Burrata with basil…read moreoil, pesto, charred tomatoes with baby arugula and fresh pizza dough. Wild salmon entree cooked to perfection with crispy skin, Millionaire Burger with perfectly cooked medium burger and thick slices of pork belly bacon, prosciutto arugula pizza and Cobb salad. Service: very nice wait staff however the folks refilling water wasn't the best. We asked 2x before being refilled. Ambiance: Cool vibe in downtown Lodi, lots of glass and windows to keep the inside airy with modern touches with dark wood tables. Check out their Market with to go items, fresh baked items (cookies to die for but run out typically by 5pm) and wine. We have been consistent customers from their original location in Stockton.

We decided to try the new market tavern in Lodi. We had a reservation and were seated outside…read more The cars on the road were loud and it was not always pleasant. There was a man standing across the street playing music and that was rather nice when I could hear him. Service was spotty. Had to wait awhile for food, water, after dinner drinks, and dessert. My husband enjoyed his dinner. My chicken Parmesan was okay. It did not taste like freshly breaded but more like pre frozen entree. I would not order it again. We were there for quite awhile. We saw friends go in after us and leave before us due to our slow service. I almost felt like they forgot about us outside. I love market tavern in Stockton and have always had great service and food there. Maybe this was just an off night. I will definitely come back and give them a chance to improve this so-so Yelp rating. I will definitely request to be seated inside!

This past Sunday we had a Baby Shower in the Sirah room in Lodi we had about 36 people. I was so…read morepleased with our server I think her name was Kristen or Christine anyway she was the best. She made our event flow so nicely and was amazing, as we were able to choose our own menu and the room was perfect felt like we were at home just being served, lovely would highly recommend this venue and the food was perfect for our luncheon Very yummy

Service, food and ambience score a …read more Always the servers have the best people skills and so much good food it's always so hard to pick and choose what to get. You just can't go wrong- and the full service bar is so inviting. Lunch or dinner- never disappoints!

Great spot for a casual meal downtown. I've been here several times and the food is always solid…read more Parking can be a little tricky since it's in a busy area, but there's a small lot and some street parking. We came for Sunday lunch with family and were seated right away. Our waiter was great -- he checked in on us regularly and even refilled our drinks without us having to ask, which was a nice touch. I ordered the Greek salad with added salmon (+$8) and it was a great choice. The portion was generous and came with a slice of focaccia. The salad had mixed greens, olives, artichokes, feta, and red onion with a really tasty balsamic vinaigrette. Our table also ordered a cheese pizza, Caesar salad wrap, and the chicken pot pie. I had a bite of the pot pie and it was incredible -- definitely ordering that next time. Bonus: they offer a free wine tasting with the purchase of a meal, which is a fun extra. Everyone enjoyed their meal and we'll absolutely be back!

If we are just judging everything by the food and ambience, five stars. There I got that out of the…read moreway. Food is fantastic. We got the foccicia bread basket as an appetizer and it was really good, herb, olive oil, soft bread like a sponge. The chicken pot pie was excellent, full of flavor, great crust and good filling. I got the French dip, it was probably one of the best I had in a while. The au jus was the best part, thick, flavorful along with a strong creamy horseradish. Service............. Not so much. For a big place that was maybe 40% occupied, it was soooooooooooooooooo slow. One server from what I see, 2 bussers, and 5 others standing around chatting. Took a good 30 mins to get seated (there was tables available), though we got to go to their tasting room, and got a bottle of wine; another 20 mins to get the server's attention after getting seated and probably another 40 for the food to come. That was probably the most irritating.

Great spot for breakfast, many options, price was ok, service was a PRO…read more Constantly refilling coffee.

Good, solid breakfast diner in Lodi. We drove all the way from Sac because there weren't a lot of…read moreplaces open early morning (6am). Trusting in Yelp reviews, we headed to Lodi's highly rated and popular Avenue Grill. Service was wonderful. Our server (blond lady with glasses) was friendly and chipper and had a very nice demeanor. She was on top of everything. Food came out quickly too. Seemed like the rest of the customers there were local regulars, who knew one another. Cozy, family-friendly vibez. I got the chicken fried steak with crispy potatoes. Good country gravy, seasoned potatoes, and chicken fried steak was delicious. Big portion, enough for leftovers. My husband got the steak & eggs. The steak was a little too dry and under seasoned to my husband's liking. He always orders medium-well, but it was more well. I did agree that it didn't have much flavor. But I had it the next day for leftovers and thought it was good mixed with my gravy and potatoes. So if you're looking for a good traditional breakfast diner, this is probably your spot. I don't think it was worth a drive from Sac, just because there are a lot of similar restaurants, but if you are already in the Lodi area, definitely worth a visit.

This was my first time here for dinner. My first visit was for brunch a few weeks ago and enjoyed…read moreit so much, I decided to make a reservation for today when New York friends came to visit. We had Room 2 and Tonya as our waitress! We all agreed that she was lovely and were impressed with her energy when she came to greet us and throughout our meal. She was instrumental in us having such a good time. She made recommendations and answered all our questions about your menu for food and cocktails! We had the brussel sprouts, pork belly biscuits, sausage skewers and octopus salad for shareables. Then our entrees were 2 orders of scallops, salmon, duck and short ribs plus smashed potatoes, mushrooms and spinach. To end the meal, we tried the double chocolate cake, hazelnut affogato and hazelnut ice cream. EVERYTHING was fantastic - I usually have one thing to complain about but not tonight! If I had to it would be that I was stuffed at the end and couldn't eat more. Room 2 was a good vibe for us and was very quaint. It gave us the space to visit and enjoy like we were at home in our own dining room. We were able to hear the live music playing and it didn't overpower the acoustics of our room. If you haven't tried it, it's a must and I hope you have a similar if not same experience as we did. My New Yorkers absolutely loved my choice for dinner!!!! I didn't take photos of all the food but I got a couple. I was too excited to dig in. Thank you for a great time!

Visited Americana House for Sunday brunch and had a solid experience overall (4/5). We sat in a…read moreshaded porch area just off the indoor dining room, which struck a nice balance--comfortable, relaxed, and still connected to the outdoor atmosphere. With live music playing nearby, it added to the overall setting. We started with the chicken croquettes--crispy and a strong opener. Drinks were mixed: I didn't care for the strawberry whiskey sour, but the staff handled it well and replaced it with a classic version that was much better. My partner's mimosa, topped with a dried pear, was a nice touch. For mains, the shakshuka was excellent. My mushroom-based eggs Benedict with truffle sauce was just okay--interesting, but not something I'd go out of my way to order again. Dessert (chocolate cake and coffee) was the highlight and a great finish. Service was attentive and accommodating throughout. Overall, a slightly upscale brunch spot that mostly delivers, with a few standout items and a few that fall short.

I stopped into Nash & Tender for lunch after reading some positive reviews. Well the reviewers…read moreweren't wrong, because the food and service were great. I ordered a #3 combo and a side of ranch for $17.50 before tip and tax. It came with a large slider, another chicken breast on toast, a large serving of crinckle cut fries, and a drink. It was a lot of food and I had leftovers, so I was happy with the size of the portions. The slider had a big, thick, piece of fried chicken breast on it. It was a little spicey, topped with pickles, sauce, cole slaw and served on a nice brioche bun. It was one of the better chicken sandwiches I've had in a while and very satisfying. The chicken breast on toast, was silimar and just as satisfying. The fries were hot, chispy, and lightly seasoned. I enjoyed every one as I dunked them in sauce and munched them down. The staff was nice, and prepared my food quickly. The dining room was basic, but functional, and the drinks were self-serve. I'm happy to give them 5 stars. The food was really good.

Pros: The food is awesome!!! Good flavor and the portions are fair. At the Lodi location, the…read moreservice is always good and always seems to be quiet, not a whole lot noise which makes for a relaxed ambiance. Cons: Prices and parking. I'm not a fan of their prices, I mean for chicken tenders??? The parking is also bad as I had to park almost 2 blocks away, this seems to be a thing with this business as the Stockton location is even worse, I parked over 3 blocks away!