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Midgley's Public House

3.4 (998 reviews)

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Garden salad and chicken wrap.
Alexis S.

We came on a Saturday afternoon for lunch, towards the end of the lunch rush. But the restaurant must have been severely short handed. We were sat immediately, but it took our server about 15 minutes to take our order and roughly 45 minutes to get our food. Our table of 4 ordered 2 burgers, a wrap and I ordered their garden salad. My side salad was delivered last. My salad was good, but had a bit too much onion and unfortunately, the onions were on the strong side. I shared some bites of my fiancé's burger, and it was delicious. While I really enjoyed his burger, I don't think we'll be coming back any time soon just because it took so long to be served. Maybe if we're not in a hurry we'd comeback.

Scot M.

This was my second time coming to Midgley's. We had the poke nachos and the Wagyu sliders. Both were very good. I would say the ambience is casual. The only issue that I had was there was confusion on the Wagyu sliders and the waitress forgot to put the order in. But they remedy that when I brought it to their attention. No worries.

Prime rib
Tara S S.

The food was just OK pretty subpar. We had the smoked prime rib and it really was over smoked. I had to ask if there was liquid smoke on it cause that stuff makes me gag. I was assured there wasn't but could've fooled me.

Chili
Julie M.

We sat outside on the patio and enjoyed a nice evening with great service. Food - we started with the fried avocado. It was just enough flavor to keep it light. I had the chili that was hidden under the fried onions. So tasty. I enjoyed the dish. Love to come and just relax with great food.

Bacon Cheese Burger
Jason C.

We came here on a Saturday for a late lunch. The lunch rush was finishing up. We were seated promptly on the patio (nice big shaded patio). But it became apparent quickly that the staff was stretched thin. Empty tables on the patio from prior guests still had plates and cups on them waiting to be bussed. Our server was trying to be attentive while managing her other duties, but our order wasn't taken until 15 minutes after being seated. It took another 35-40 minutes before our food was served (we all had burgers). The food was great. The burger was big, tasty, served with crispy fries. I would 100% order it again. Overall, the burger was great, but the speed of service was subpar. The staff was friendly and were working hard, but they needed another 2-3 people working this shift. Midgley's is an older restaurant now, and it shows on their hardcover menus which are quite worn. I would come back here for the food, but not if I needed a quick bite to eat with somewhere to go afterwards.

Ribeye + loaded mashed potatoes
Chelle K.

We went to Midgely's Public House on December 23rd to celebrate our anniversary. The restaurant is located in Lincoln Village in Stockton and the entire area was beautifully decorated for Christmas. I booked a reservation through Open Table and check-in was simple and easy. The lady who checked us in also wished us a Happy Anniversary which was nice! The hostess took us to a table that wasn't clean, but we stood by waiting while she quickly bussed and cleaned it. This was a little strange since the restaurant was empty and there were plenty of booths and tables available. Our server, was great - very attentive and friendly. My husband and I ordered a dozen oysters which were superb, flavorful and good sized. I had a Bailey's coffee and my husband ordered a crisp Savignon Blanc. We shared a French Onion soup (perfection) and each ordered the house ribeye steaks which were nicely done. For dessert, we split a creme brulee which was delicious. We had a great time and will definitely be back. The Happy Hour menu and specials looked pretty good and we're excited to try it!

Kerith H.

Can't stop thinking about that chicken bacon ranch wrap with a side of chowder!! I've gotten the chance to stop by a couple times and Everytime I get the same thing because it's so good, I don't want to have anything else. I seriously crave for more a week later I always come specifically for Midgleys but there are so many other things near that make it easy to stop by on the way which is always convenient. Parking is easy with a private lot and the area is nice. I have actually never eaten inside as they have a great outdoor seating area - and when I've gone inside it seems kinda dark. I'm always up for lunch at Midgleys with friends!!

Banana Pudding
Christine D.

We were looking for dessert and Yelp helped us find this gem. This location has inside and outside seating. Inside was a bit dark but it was fine. We were greeted and seated quickly. We decided to get the ahi nachos for an appetizer. Such a good choice. I've been thinking about them all week honestly. Very tasty. For dessert, we got the banana pudding and mud pie. The mud pie wasn't what I was expecting but it was good either way. Warm brownie under a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The banana pudding was excellent. The grilled bananas gave it such a great flavor. I can't wait to go back.

Annie N.

On March 13, 2025 around 3:30pm, me and my husband stop by to grab a late lunch. We order an SJM Burger and a Cheeseburger and a appetizer which was prime rib, sliders, we were waiting for our order. The appetizer came out really quickly, but our burgers were still on the way, so we waited. My husband was falling asleep by the time it was 5 o'clock that's where we got our burgers mine did not come with caramelize onions. Our food did not feel like it was fresh felt like it was under a warm lamp for a while now. We have been here for a very long time and the food was taking forever (45 mins) to get its kind of ridiculous. I never went to a place where my burgers were gourmet and it took at least 5-10 minutes long not a whole hour. Mind you it wasn't busy at 3pm so I have no idea what's going on? Is it the cooks fault or is it the waiter fault? Our waiter Devin; was okay he was more distracted talking to his table behind us maybe it's the way we were dress like we didn't have money to pay for 2 burgers and a sliders or I maybe wrong but he was chatting it up with them for at least more then 15- 20 minutes. By this time my husband was getting sleepy and just lost his appetite for his food. I lost mines way long ago when I found out we been there for more than an hour for a burger!! Mind you the couple behind us was seated after us and got their food before us. I am very disappointed on the service I got I was one point just getting up and leaving without paying this is ridiculous. If you wanna earn my business you better do better than this. I never rate places I go to a 1 star only if they disappointed me which today is that day. Rating on overall : Food : 2/5 was not fresh for my liking Server: 2/5 his performance was not bad but not great due to the chatting it up and not asking the cooks hey my table is waiting where is their food? I went to Hells Kitchen by Gordon Ramsay and his servers are not chatting it up with others and leaving their other table waiting on food he would fire them for not following his restaurant as expectation . Would I come back I might depends on the changes on what can the manager offer and if they can make it right for me then maybe if not well you might not see me anytime soon.

Amanda W.

Pretty decent for the price points (on the pricey side). So I asked for medium rare ribeye and it came more medium but it was still good with the seasonings. Garlic roasted potatoes for the side with plenty of garlic so yum! The grilled asparagus wasn't bad either. The grilled cesar salad was a favorite as it's rare to find! It wasn't the best I've had but definitely good. Service was so friendly and patient with our group. Plenty of parking. Slightly nicer but still casual steakhouse. Inside and outside seating.

Riebeye. Very good. I swapped for mashed potatoes
Alejandra D.

We came to celebrate my husband's birthday with my family. We came in with balloons and everything. The hostess's face was just so unwelcoming. The girl looked pissed off to be working there. I kid you not and when I said hi!how are you?, her response matched her attitude. So much so that on our way out, my mom told her she should change her expression because it's uninviting. Our server was friendly and welcoming however, 2 people in our party were torn between 2 red wines and asked for a sample of both. I was a bit put off when our server told them she'd bring them the 2 to share. What if you don't feel comfortable drinking out of the same cup, regardless if you're related? She ended up bringing both their own samples. So that was good but did leave a bad taste. One person didn't like any of the two reds and wanted a white wine instead but based on how the server replied and seems they're a bit stingy, we didn't bother asking to try a sample and just got a glass of the white instead without trying it. Appetizer: the asparagus wrapped things were not good. They had zero flavor and totally bland. And the sweet chili dipping sauce was just an odd choice. An aioli would've been better. 1/5 stars. My ribeye was delicious (5/5) and cooked how I wanted. Last time I didn't like the potatoes it came with so this time I asked to swap for mashed potatoes. Much better ! A few of us didn't finish our dinner and another server asked if I wanted him to box it for me. I said sure. I opened the box before we left to ensure my steak was in there. All good. I didn't see my mashed potatoes or aspargus and figured they were under the steak. When I got home, no mashed potatoes or asparagus so, that tells me they were tossed. This was quite disappointing. I asked our server if they did anything for birthdays like an ice cream scoop or something. She said they don't and it would be an upcharge but if we wanted to order a dessert, she could put a candle on it. I think something as simple as an ice cream scoop would go a long way for birthdays. Ambiance, the place is nice and I used to think it was a bit upscale being in Lincoln center with prices to match but some of the clientele on this visit changed my perception of this place and felt like I was at the bar at applebees on a Saturday night.

Calm Chowder in a Bread Bowl
Kriss V.

Great food and good for dogs. I got the Clam Chowder and it was full of clam pieces. The Chili was awesome too. The server Jen brought water for our dog right away and even brought a bacon treat! Some people say it's expensive, but if you're having steak when is it not expensive? I have to have a steak next time I come. It will be a regular stop in Stockton!

I'm definitely going back!
Joy J.

Holy COW!! I know you can get a tomahawk anywhere these days, but I can also tell you that Midgley's Public House has rocked my world!! This place was on my agenda after seeing my college crush post about it.. just like he posted about Bigworm's! The homie came through, haha!! We arrived just before 6 pm, and it was the perfect time, as we were seated immediately upon check-in and before the crowds started rolling in. Located in the Lincoln Center in Stockton, Midgley's is a casual neighborhood establishment that offers everything from burgers, fish and chips, and fries to their fancier offerings like their house 48 Oz. Tomahawk Ribeye, Filet Mignon and Lobster Tail. They also offer a nice assortment of alcoholic beverages to pair with your meal of choice. The staff is great! They will bring you complimentary bread and butter to start off. I'd been following their IG, so we decided to share the scrumptious Tomahawk, knowing full well their portions are HUGE! It was more than enough, and we couldn't even finish it, lol. We each had a good portion of leftovers to take with us. This ribeye was absolutely perfect in every way. It was cooked medium, just as we requested, and the presentation was glorious! They'll even cut it up for you upon request! The drinks were on point, with just the right amount of alcohol. The prices here are amazing, and I'm already sad knowing that they will probably increase by the time I come back. Darn inevitable inflation! =( They also offer specials, so check those out, too. Their happy hour is available from 3 to 6 pm DAILY at the bar and also in the bar patio only. They offer outdoor patio seating for those nice weather days. Inside, they offer a more formal seating set up, and it's great for larger gatherings as well as dat nights. The parking lot that surrounds the Lincoln Center has plenty of spaces, but I can see it getting packed on weekends and holidays. If you ever find yourself in the Stockton area, Midgley's is a MUST! It's also a local family business, so go out and support!! I can't wait for my next visit!! ;P

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Ask the Community - Midgley's Public House

When is happy hour?

3-6 everyday

Do they offer the creme brûlée with an option of fresh berries on top?

I am not sure, but they probably do! I find it a standard at most restaurants. My friend ordered a delectable dessert; but I was too full to eat more!!! She really loves desserts; I cream is her favorite!!!

Is the lunch menu offered all day?

No the lunch menu ends at 4 pm

What is the average price of the 3 course fb special?

I believe its $35 .

Is there a kids menu?

Yes they have a daily changing kids menu. Today's includes a drink and scoop of ice cream for $10😀🎉

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We were seated quickly and given water right away. Inside was very spacious and clean. Lots of good…read moreoptions on the menu. I got the short rib and my friend got the fried chicken Sandwich. We both really enjoyed our food! The short rib was very moist and soft. Mash potatoes were very smooth. Put waiter was very kind and attentive as well.

3 stars because of the service. I went tonight and we had a good waitress who took our order fairly…read morepromptly. However when we received our entrees I was underwhelmed. The chicken Parmigiana (house specialty) was presented on a large plate and the food only took up half of it. Was this a plating error? It truly looked like food was missing on the plate. The Rib Eye, a special of the night came in 2 large pieces and on small piece. It made no sense. It took a while to get our waitresses attention, but when we did she took it to her manager. I sent it back after asking is this how it is typically served she said sometimes it comes like that and other times it comes as one big piece. When ordering a $60 steak I expect to get a whole steak. If I was told it was done for sharing purposes maybe I would have understood it being in 2 pieces but not a third small piece. To top it off, this is for the manager on site tonight, your patrons can see your reaction. You looked pissed that I had the audacity to send it back. Then while you stood speaking with the chef in the open kitchen it again looked like a problem that I would want a whole steak. Lastly when speaking with the waitress and she leaves seemingly upset at your reaction it does not make for a good dining atmosphere. The restaurant was packed. It is homecoming weekend. Like led like some locals were there too. At the table next to us a staff member sat down with some patrons eating before going back to work tables delivering beverages. Probably on a break. I was please to see family and friends supporting the restaurant. The Chicken parmigiana with the pesto was delicious besides the poor plating. The Rib Eye once served properly was lacking n some seasoning or as my son said it tasted bland. Maybe the butter needed to be melted all over it to give it additional seasoning, but I would prefer to not eat the cold butter that didn't want to melt into the steak. Mashed potatoes were mashed potatoes. String beans were blanched and crunchy. Lots of them filling up the plate. The BEST thing we ate was the Pear Crisp! It was warm and sweet with the perfect crunch on top. The restaurant is large but reservations fill up! There was a back room that could be closed up by some drapes and a large bar area. Also in the front is a market to purchase pre cooked and portion items home. Along with sauces, ice cream, items for a charcuterie board and wine to drink in house or take it to go. To go prices are slightly lower. I would consider going back and give it an another try. The wood fired pizzas, burgers and salads looked very good. Large portions as well for those. Watching the managers reaction to my disappointment in my order truly detracted from the dining experience. He never came over to speak to us. I might be in from out of town but I do get to choose where my family dines when we are here large or small parties.

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Just another review…read more I've been going since they opened the new location. The owner and staff have been nothing but welcoming and kind. They always offer us samples of their newest additions, and I've always left satisfied. They have rotating desserts and food items and I love that I can always try something different. I'm a creature of habit so my regular is The Tip and their deep fried mushrooms. I can see there are a couple of 1 star reviews. I can tell you now it wasn't over the quality of the food. I have a feeling they are just Karen's and don't like when the staff sticks up for themselves. I enjoy their responses and their food. To the owner and staff, thank you for everything! Keep being you and keeping it real with these "food critics"

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