Was here for Lodi comic con…read more The restrooms aside from the one in the front building are old and smelly. The air conditioning does not work most of the day There needs to be update. Trees or something? It makes absolutely no sense to have metal tables in the direction sunlight when it's beyond 90 degrees. Absolutely no sense. Whether it is the actual grounds responsibility or the event organizer. It was not a good look.

I visited this past weekend for Beer Fest, upon the suggestion of a friend affiliated with River…read moreRock Brewery out of Galt, of which I am a big fan. My friend and fellow yelper, with the patient assistance from our DD, came through to taste of the wares for a couple hours on a Saturday afternoon. Tickets were $30 a pop for all you can reasonably drink/taste. Thankfully, the weather was kind, and it was not too hot out. There were also plenty of choices inside the main air-conditioned building, and underneath tents and shade outside too. Direct sunlight was easily avoided for me. Win! Having never been to a beer festival of any kind, I had zero idea what to expect. Line management to get in was kinda eh, but once we had our IDs checked, our wrists banded, our DD settled in, and were corralled into the pen we had ourselves quite a time sampling and re sampling. There was free water everywhere, which was great! BBQ Championship foods were also available, and we tried some nachos and ribs that were excellent. Breweries near and far came, so it wasn't just immediately local beer. We had Oregon and Colorado repping, along with California choices from all up and down the coast and valley. Each brewery booth had anywhere from 3-6 choices. Idol, Five Window, Lodi Beer Co., High Water (where us Campfire Stout fans had pre-gamed beforehand), and Dancing Fox were the ones I tasted from Lodi that I can remember off the top of my head. There were also a few cider (Hemly!) and hard seltzerish (White Claw!) booths. The cover band was pretty good, too. I didn't find the line situation too bad once inside. I never had to wait longer than five minutes per taste. One could go nuts if they wanted, but I like to think I tried to behave myself lol. The indoor plumbing situation was a hot mess, but in a way was nostalgic, reminding me both of the county fair of my youth and also the overflowing Oakland Coliseum bathrooms. Although there were multiple bathroom areas inside, functional plumbing at the time of need was not guaranteed. Closed-toe shoes would have been a good idea, as a mental note to myself for next time. Porta Potties were also available outside, but I did not use these. There was not anything of substance that we could locate for vegans to eat other than beer and stray chips uncovered by meat or dairy. I would come here again for Beer Fest, or perhaps to try out the Grape Festival. Parking was ??? gravel lot and side streets maybe, maybe bring someone from Lodi like we did.

I visited Lodi Stadium 12 Cinemas in Lodi, CA [109 N School St] on Thursday, 08/06/26, around 9:30…read morePM. I came here because I was so excited to watch the Spider-Man: Brand New Day movie! When I approached the ticket counter at the front, I was assisted by Ben. Ben literally had the friendliest, kindest personality ever! His customer service exceeded my expectations, and it was genuinely positive. It was refreshing to experience that, thanks to him. The movie ticket I purchased was roughly $18. Of course, the movie was entertaining and spectacular. The inside of the theater was comfortable, especially with the reclining chairs. The visuals were displayed nicely throughout the film. I will continue to come back to this cinema. It's my top choice that's conveniently located near my home (~15-minute drive).

The only game in town. (RIP Sunset, I wish that I had known you, but I was just a kid, that didn't…read morelive in Lodi yet.) When it sells out, time to go to Stockton or EG. This did happen to me once in the last six or so months I've lived here. My buddy and I had to go to Stockton for Zootopia, which had been out for months by that point. So, the only game in town means plan ahead. I've never seen it dead here before. So far. What do I know, these aren't the reviews you're looking for. Move along. Lol I do love reviewing the cinema though. Lodi 12 is usually a happening spot when I come. And it is at least competitive with other theatre chains in the area. It is part of the Santa Rosa Cinemas, a smaller family-run business that has, from what I can tell, a handful theatres in Central (and Ventura?) California. Though it's probably not much older than me, the building has a bit of a retro feel, with big lobby windows in a semi-circle and bright yellow marquee at night. I am a sucker for a retro cinema if you've read my other movie theatre reviews, but any cinema with character will be appreciated by me. The only upgrade I would prefer would be to get rid of the need to print a paper ticket, even if you buy online ahead of time. Whoever is cheaping out on a scanner for QR codes, get with it and save some trees. It would even be okay if they were old school ticket stubs for the nostalgia (I love cinema nostalgia and will go out of my way for it), at least they would look pretty in my novelty shadowbox, but nah, they're just receipt roll paper. Alas I digress; I don't like wasting time doing that when I could be in line for popcorn or taking a selfie with Heathcliff. Some auditoriums are nicer than others but I believe all have recliners and the little swivel tables that make me feel like a baby. I have not seen any evidence of wear and tear on the seats like in some of these pictures on here, eesh. They have multiple screens that utilize Dolby Atmos / Ultimate Digital Cinema surround sound, and at least one auditorium that has Real D 3D for the 3D enjoyers. As a four eyes, making myself a six eyes for the rare, usually James Cameron backed adventure is about all I care to partake of. Sound and screens are great and have been recently upgraded. I do enjoy coming here and feel the amenities are satisfactory. Snack and food selection is good, and the popcorn is fresh. They have a wine and beer kiosk as well, though we usually come after a meal and thus have not yet partaken of libations here. This cinema is in downtown Lodi, and does not have a parking lot. Street parking is usually not far away. Maybe see you later for another totally necessary screening of My Dad and His Son Baby Yoda. This is the way.

Amazing wines Friendly service…read moreParking is easy Affordable prices The grounds are amazing plenty of seating.

We had a very pleasurable visit to this winery and tasting room. A bit remote it is worth the time…read moreto visit. The grounds, buildings and tasting room are beautiful, a sophisticated rustic cabin appeal with manicured landscaping and a craftsman style main building. We stood at the main tasting bar to try four wines. The Chardonnay and especially fhe old vine Zinfandel stood out as excellent to us and we ended up getting some bottles. As there weren't many folks doing a tasting on a weekday we got VIP treatment and had a deljghtful conversation, and education about the wines, from the person pouring for us. We really enjoyed our stay and the surroundings made it extra nice. Compared to the hype of Napa and Sonoma this winery and others in the Lodi area are down to earth and affordable in comparison, especially for tastings. This place very much is worth a visit. Sitting outside to sip a bottle must be delightful too.

Fun place to bring the little ones to explore some science! Love the hands on exhibits and the…read morekids (a lot of them) seemed to really like the sand box. There's a separate area for the littlest kiddos which is nice and enough throughout for my older child to keep occupied for a few hours. It doesn't look like a huge space but there's enough for little kids to explore and I think it's great to have something like this in the community

This cute Children's science museum in Lodi is not very big, but it has so much to touch and see! I…read morebrought my 11 year old son (and my parents tagged along too) and we all enjoyed it!! My son was very into the stop-animation display. we had to tell him a few times that it was time to go for lunch. I'd say it's a good 2 hours experience if you really read and interact with all they have to offer. I would recommend it! Price is reasonable too! We went on a week day and it was not crowded. Had a nice time and have recommended it to other parents. I hope they are able to expand it in the future!

This place was so fun and lively! There was live music and they sang me happy birthday. The drink…read moreoptions were really good and if you aren't sure about something, the staff will let you taste it first which is always helpful for some people when trying new things.

Tonight I paid $12 for less than two fingers of some cheap wine. I loved this place in the past…read morehowever it has changed. The person behind the counter ran out of wine and stiffed me. He was too cheap to open up a new bottle. Look at the photo. Does that look like $12 pour worth of wine. I've lived in Lodi for 57 years and I'm a member of four wine clubs. This treatment is a joke.

From Christmas photos, family photos, bridal pictures, and everything in between. This studio has…read moreit all! There are various areas around the ranch that are perfect for capturing your special moments. The owner of the ranch Barbara is so sweet, helpful, and accommodating! They also have couches, props, and faux florals that you can use during your shoot. Highly recommend!

My experience at West 12 Ranch and Barb was great! Barb was so welcoming, and the stage rooms and…read morebarns are perfect for any occasion. I would 100% recommend to anyone who is looking for a place to take pictures.

Betty is an amazing artist and an even BETTER teacher! She…read moreexplains how to do each step with patience and calm. I felt like a pro after just one class!!

My girlfriends surprised me for my 60th birthday by having Betty patiently instruct our group on…read morehow to paint a beautiful mermaid scene. I'm a ocean lover so the theme was perfect and every time I look at the painting I think of the memories made and laughter! A gift I will cherish always!

My favorite Sunday brunch spot in Lodi! I've been coming here for years and every visit is always…read morefilled with delicious food and great service. AYCE Brunch is available on Sundays and includes: Omelet bar, potatoes, hash browns, bacon, house made sausage, eggs benedict, waffles, french toast, pastries, fruit, bread pudding, coffee and juice. They also have chilaquiles and a nacho bar. Our favorites are: chilaquiles, tortilla chips, sausage, and bread pudding. If you'd like to come here from lunch or dinner, everything is just as good. Especially their desserts. I've tried them all and they're all winners! The ambiance is very rustic and cozy with optional outdoor seating. Service is always superb.

The Dancing Fox Winery & Brewery was the final stop for our Executive Team Building adventure. We…read morestopped in on the way back from our event. We were greeted and seated promptly after arriving. The restaurant is decorated in vintage paintings and furniture, a large brick oven for pizzas and a cute outdoor patio with additional seating. Our server was very attentive, ensured our drinks were topped off and we were satisfied with our orders. We ordered a pizza, wings & mozzarella sticks as starters. I ordered the Tri Tip Green Chili Melt which was really good, others in the group ordered, wings, fish & chips, chicken caprese sandwich & the French Dip. All of our food & drink were delicious & our service was top notch. We enjoyed our dining experience at Dancing Fox and plan to dine here again in the future.

They showed up on time the truck was clean, they were insightful- respectful of the rules I set up…read morefor the littles that were on the truck! Give them a try!

They arrived on time and the kids had a blast. Such a great idea for a 10 year old birthday party!read more