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    M & J Bistro

    4.1 (591 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Quiet
    Intimate
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Crisp Shaved Potatoes
    Rodrigo C.

    Food was delicious. This is a hidden gem in Tracy. The food was a San Francisco flavor which is lovely away from the city. The restaurant is a small venue but the service was amazing. The prime rib bites and the pork chop were so goooood. It's a must restaurant to eat if you're in Tracy, CA

    katrina a.

    Looking from the outside you won't think there is much beauty inside. But go inside! The prawn fettuccine was amazing! The clam chowder was so good too and the chips! Must get the chips! Service was very nice. They came to the table often to check up on us. Very nice people and the owner was very nice too!

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    Pretty C.

    Took my picky family here visiting from Hawaii and they loved the food, atmosphere, drinks, service , wait staff and owner who said hello!!! We will be back ! A taste of SF in Tracy! BRAVOOOO!!!

    Shaved potatoes
    Ellen B.

    Had a lovely lunch at this restaurant for Father's Day! All the plates were big, the food was delicious, the atmosphere and the service were really high quality. Our server helped sweeten the strong cocktail for one of us and brought extra salad dressing for another person. We had a spectacular time and will be coming back, 5/5!

    Eggplant Neapolitan
    Gabrielle T.

    Yum! I had a great time and a delicious meal with my boo for this year's Valentine's Day dinner at M & J's. My boyfriend was already familiar but as a vegetarian and Oakland local, I don't make it to many steak spots--and definitely not many steak spots in Tracy. But it was worth the drive. I forgot to make a reservation, but there was only about a 10-minute wait for us to get our table at 7 on a Saturday, so it was all to the good. The host was super friendly and sweet. After our brief wait, we were seated and I made sure to check in on Yelp so we could get those free Crisp Shaved Potatoes! To drink, I sipped on their current special, the Love Potion, sans grapefruit, while my partner-in-dine kept it classic with a Cadillac Margarita. My boyfriend already knew what he wanted on the ride over: their Teriyaki Steak, which he said was perfect. I initially ordered the Eggplant Neapolitan but just wasn't feeling it. It's a major stack of eggplant and marina on top of a bed of fettuccine that just didn't do it for me. When that sweet host I mentioned from before asked me what he could get to replace it and I said I was good with mashed potatoes and veggies, he was incredibly suspicious. "You're sure you don't want anything else?" Nope. No need. Those mashed potatoes and veggies were so good that next time I'll know what I'm going to get on the ride over, too.

    Shaved potatoes.
    Ivonne G.

    I've been here countless times and realized I had not given this establishment a review. This is my go to spot for birthdays, Mother's Day etc... The owner Jason is very personable. Brian is in charge and he runs the house smoothly. The food has never failed to satisfy. The shaved potatoes, shrimp chili and the tempura green beans are the best. The lobster ravioli and the Alfredo's are also really good. For lunch, I love the crispy chicken sandwich, that's not on the dinner menu. They have a full bar, they have your typical drinks, your wines, beers and non alcoholic beverages. The ambiance is dressy/casual. It can get a bit loud sometimes but not enough to be disruptive, more people enjoying each others company. A bonus: 5 miles from my house!!!

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    The food was excellent but the service was slowed by a extra large birthday group that got there before we did

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    Very Hospitable owner & good food. This was a few years back. I went with family & a friend. Loved it

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    Ask the Community - M & J Bistro

    Are they gluten free options?

    Yep, I told the waiter about my allergy and had no problems afterward. I ordered the chopped salad, the French onion soup (no crouton), and a gf crepe for dessert.

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    The Upper Room Kitchen - Surf & Turf Plate (6oz sirlion)

    The Upper Room Kitchen

    4.2(564 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    While out shopping, we noticed this corner spot called "The Upper Room Kitchen" and decided to…read morecheck it out. We were promptly greeted and sat near a window. The restaurant was decorated in the style of a pub. Our server was very pleasant and answered our questions about the menu. We tried the chips and queso for starters. The cheese was very creamy and tasty. For our main course my wife ordered the Cajun pasta. She really liked the spices in it. I had the garlic shrimp pasta which I found creamy and flavorful. The portions were generous; we even took some home! I will definitely check out some of their other menu items when I'm in the area again. Thanks Upper Room !

    Update - 02/12/2026 I brought my mother here for lunch on a…read moreweekday afternoon. We were immediately greeted with a smiling face and lead to our table near the window on the first level. Everything looks the same and the same friendly atmosphere resides. Service is always awesome, and so is the food. This time we both chose the fish and chips lunch which includes 3 good sized pieces of batter dipped fish, and perfectly crispy fries. It was all great. Prior visit - This is a great little place to be for a meal. Totally unassuming from the street and even when you walk up, as it is in a small strip business center off of 11th Street. When I walked in for lunch, I was immediately greeted by a guy behind the bar (which is right at the door) with a smile. I proceeded upstairs to the clean and comfortable 'loft' and grabbed a table along the window so I could see out. The interior is clean and simple, open first floor to second floor ceiling. Great music playing, and just a nice vibe all the way around. Andrea, came by with a smile and greeting, asked if I had any questions, and headed off with my order. I didn't get the bartender's name, but he was just as attentive and super nice, as he came upstairs to my table and described some of the beers he currently has available. Small batch craft beers are good. . . Food: The menu is not so 'typical' as you get to select your protein, the sauce or spice for that protein, then your carb, and your veggie (or make it a salad). Nice choices too. My chicken with Korean BBQ sauce, beer batter fries and grilled Brussels sprouts was good, especially the sprouts. My chicken was on the dry side, but I have a feeling it may have been due to the fact they were managing a party of 15 as well as all the other patrons while I was there. A bit hectic for two people to keep up that pace. I definitely recommend coming to the Upper Room.

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    The Upper Room Kitchen - Surf & Turf Plate (6oz sirlion)

    Surf & Turf Plate (6oz sirlion)

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    Bistro 135 - Spicy Breakfast Carbonara

    Bistro 135

    4.1(877 reviews)
    1.2 mi
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    Great food, great vibes, and really good music that set the perfect tone for the entire experience…read more This Puerto Rican restaurant truly delivered from start to finish. The atmosphere felt warm, welcoming, and full of life--like stepping into a place where you're not just a customer, but a guest. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, making sure we felt comfortable and taken care of throughout our visit. You can tell they genuinely care about their guests and take pride in what they do. The food was full of flavor and tasted authentic, with every dish bringing something special to the table. Combined with the music and overall energy of the place, it made for an amazing dining experience. Definitely a spot I would come back to and recommend to anyone looking for good Puerto Rican food and a great time.

    We had a really good experience, and Iza made it wonderful. He attended to our table with such…read moreprofessionalism and warmth. From the moment we were seated, he was attentive, friendly, and made sure everything was just right without ever being intrusive. He checked in at the perfect times, answered our questions patiently. Food and drinks here are really good as well. What stood out the most was his genuine attitude, he made us feel welcome and well taken care of throughout the entire meal.We Thank you, Iza, for your excellent service, we'll definitely be coming back!

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    Pasta from specials menu (2/28/24)

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    Texas Roadhouse - Bone-in Ribeye

    Texas Roadhouse

    3.6(1.7k reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    The wait staff, army of one! Alexa was so amazing at her job! She did not miss a beat! It was like…read moreshe knew that my date and I needed something, especially when we needed something! Lol! Special mention about wait staff Kayla who have reached service levels of this magnitude from my previous visits...! Tracy Texas Roadhouse, you got it man... Special thanks to Will, from Manteca's location, who worked a shift at the Tracy location, who took our compliments about Alexa! Great energy! BAD BOY BILLY SLY

    Mother's Day dinner was a pure shit show with this place. We…read moreknew it'd be busy so we ordered "to go" from the app. First issue: the app does not take orders over $125. We're a big family so I ended up splitting it into 3 orders. Second issue: because I split the order, an item 3 members wanted kept going out of stock. The prime rib 16oz then the 14oz then the 12oz (only 2 of the 3 went thru on the order). Third issue: I went a few minutes just before the "scheduled" pickup time to pay the orders (app only took Apple Pay, giftcard, or pay at pickup). At this point I haven't gotten a call or text about my order. It's my turn up to the counter ("to go" pickup is outside) and ask about any possible available prime rib and she says they're out. I figure ok at least we got the 2 for the to-go order. I informed her that I have 3 to-go orders from the app. She goes to check on the orders and returns to inform me that they are COMPLETELY out of prime rib and had cancelled them from one of the orders. So basically 2 family members weren't getting dinner. ME being one of them. On mf MOTHER'S DAY! I kept my cool and proceeded to order dinner replacements. At this point we were 20min past the "scheduled" pickup time of 7:45pm and the orders still weren't ready. I asked the gal if I had ordered in the morning for pickup for dinner, would that have guaranteed the prime rib? She flat out said "Nope. We run out whenever we run out." Basically the app does not match up to their inventory and they don't hold anything for online/app orders. It's all first-come-first-served regardless of when you order. In other words the app is useless. Fourth issue: It seemed we had finally gotten the orders straight. All combined orders totaled over $300. I asked if I could get a discount since they cancelled part of my order without letting me know. They gave me my $12 appetizer free. I asked if I could get 10% off since the replacement dinners were more. About another $10 off. I thought whatever $22 off and still paid over $300 combined. Fifth issue: I asked how long for the order with the replacement steaks and she said should be quick about 20-30min. That seemed quick for how busy they were. So I waited. Not that I had a choice. 45 MINUTES LATER... Our food is finally ready and I'm still composed. I am at the counter and get the 3 huge bags. I start looking through them to try and make sure I have everything cause again it was multiple orders and I live 25-30min away. It was 9pm and so I'm trying to quickly go through the bags. Half the containers are soggy and cold. I think these might have been ready when I got there, but they're wanted me to wait until everything was ready. During the chaos the gal behind the counter asks me to move over cause they're backed up so she can help the next person. I tell her "I waited. They can wait." The lighting outside sucks. I can barely make out what's in each container. She again tells me to move to the side. I'm annoyed at this point and say "Ma'am I'll move when I'm ready." She calls over some shift mgr and tells her I won't move. That B of a mgr slams the window shut. At that point I was like F it. There's not enough room or light for me to check everything so I leave. Last issue: of course a bunch of sides are missing and some made incorrectly. By the time we tally up the damage the place was closed and no one is answering the phone. Cold, soggy food. Unhappy family. And a pissed off mom... on Mother's Day. I usually genuinely like Texas Roadhouse. Food is good. Service is ok, but yesterday they were crap through and through. Going today to get a refund of all the missing sides and extras that we never got.

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    Texas Roadhouse - A very good old-fashion. not too sweet just perfect! Thank you  I didn't catch the bartender's name but she was awesome

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    A very good old-fashion. not too sweet just perfect! Thank you I didn't catch the bartender's name but she was awesome

    Four Corners - Chicken fried steak

    Four Corners

    4.0(408 reviews)
    4.6 mi
    $

    Everything was amazing!! Food, service, ambiance. We…read morestopped at 3pm. Parking lot was empty and we were hesitant. We walked in and it's beautiful, small, and very clean. The service was very good, friendly, took care of us the whole time. Food, I honestly thought we were gonna get old, cold or bad food. It is the best food I have had in a long time. Sampler, soo much food, fresh and crisp. Chicken fried steak & sides were delish, the best gravy we've had. I got the mushroom burger, very flavorful! I'm not just saying it to say. I'm so glad we took a chance. ‍‍‍‍

    A whole in the wall is what you call a place like this. Very small and hidden. You won't know about…read moreit unless you drive by and you still might miss it. I found it on Yelp otherwise I would have never known it existed. All the food was good and freshly cooked. The sampler was all yummy with the ranch dipping sauce that has imitation bacon I was told ( because I dont eat pork). I loved the fish and chips. They provided amply amount of tarter sauce. I was using as much as I could on each dip and was still left with tarter sauce at the end. The fries are unique and extremely crispy and different. I loved them. Never had fries like that before, truly unique. Can't wait to try more stuff on tje menu. Pro tip: they close earlier than usual on Sunday so come early on that day. We arrived at closing time but they was nice enough to let is sit down and order.

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    Four Corners - 8 piece broasted chicken

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    Chapter 2 - Special: Birria Nacho Fries

    Chapter 2

    4.8(196 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    Our mom is buried in Tracy, now we found a spot to come to everytime we visit mom, We could not be…read moreany happier stumbling into Chapter 2 and meeting Heather & her crew enjoying very delicious food. The Staff welcomed us as we entered said hello as we were seated, kept taking to us and other customers as we were waiting for our food. This establishment is a place where you would think of having if you wanted to open up your own restaurant, This place is fun with great food,a full bar , Heather & her wonderful staff made a first time visitor feel like family. Their kitchen gets creative, & changes things up with menu items you've probably never heard of, but trust me, it works, everything was delicious, if you want to come to a restaurant where you just want a great vibe & know your going to have a good time eating wonderful food with a great atmosphere, well, Chapter 2 checks all of the boxes, this is a wonderful place to enjoy a meal, & for shits & giggles!!, Bring your phone into the bathroom and take photos of the funny unique hilarious little plaques on the walls!

    This was our first time visiting this restaurant, and it did not disappoint!! It's a small gem…read moretucked into the corner of a tiny strip mall in Tracy (years and years ago, this space was occupied by Fabio's). We started with the Fried Pickle Coins, served with Sriracha Aioli and Dill Ranch dipping sauces, and we had the chips and salsa. Neither appetizer disappointed and were very tasty! For the main course, I had the BLT! They were not stingy with the bacon, like most places that serve a BLT! It was loaded with bacon and full of flavor! Lastly, for dessert we shared the Apple Tart - served warm with vanilla ice cream. Our server - Solomon, was super funny and personable, and he made our dining experience just that much better! I highly recommend Chapter 2! You will not be disappointed!

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    Chapter 2 - Special: double 1/4 cheeseburger with bacon, egg on top of French toast with Tetris tots

    Special: double 1/4 cheeseburger with bacon, egg on top of French toast with Tetris tots

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    BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - S'mores was so satisfying that I'm in Sweet Heaven

    BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

    3.7(343 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$

    I come in 2-3 times week when staying in Tracy (hopefully I haven't worn out my welcome there LOL)…read more Food has been on par almost every time I've eaten/gotten take out. My go to are definitely the avocado egg rolls, pot stickers, mini pizza, burger sliders from the appetizer menu as well as their sauced boneless wings and fish n chips entree. Service is the best there. It's usually Brooke working the bar when I go in and she has always treated me well since I've been going. She's fast, she knows what I like to drink and constantly checks to see if I have everything I need. The rest of the staff is solid too (Nico, Ronaldo, Jocelyn, Henny). Even the managers take the time to say hello. The ambiance is usually pretty relaxed and cozy when I come in during their late night happy hour, which is what I prefer. There have been times I've been here during the dinner rush and on game days where it can get loud and hectic, but I see the staff working hard to keep up. I appreciate the staff there. Cheers!

    Sad to say that I had to lower my rating after my most recent visit. I came around dinner time so…read morethere was a wait. It was almost an hour, which isn't too bad. My hubby and I asked for water as our drinks, which had black specks inside. We asked for new water, which was thankfully clean this time. Our waitress kindly double checked to make sure. Then our food came, which tasted decent but we never got any utensils so we asked for that. Unfortunately, they came dirty and I didn't want to bother our waitress again so I used the water and cloth to clean our forks. We were also never offered any water refills throughout our meal and it was hard to flag down any other waiters as they weren't near our table. We ordered a side of sweet potato fries, which came unseasoned and was such a small plate for $7. So overpriced! Ambiance was the same as last time - normal amount of noise and the restaurant's great for watching sports. Not sure if I'll be back next time...except for maybe just the pizookies.

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    BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
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