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    Zin Bistro

    4.4 (289 reviews)
    ModerateBars, New American
    Closed • 5:00 pm - 8:30 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating

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    Victor M.

    Zin Bistro is a quaint casual storefront restaurant that shouldn't be missed in Lodi. They serve good size portions of tasty American fare with European influences at a reasonable price. My attraction to Zin Bistro was the lamb shank on their menu, served while they last. It is probably the best lamb shank that I've ever had and the large portion was more than satisfying. Definitely glad I came hungry! I can certainly understand why the lamb shank is a very popular item at Zin Bistro and sells out often. Even if you don't care for lamb shank, Zin Bistro also serves equally deliciously prepared entrees on their menu with daily specials. They even offer a 3-course $20 prix fixe menu on Tuesdays. Adding their exceptional service, Zin Bistro offers a very enjoyable dining experience.

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    Val S.

    This place has very high reviews, so I was excited to finally try it--especially when I saw their Tuesday night $20 three-course dinner special. With how expensive dining out is these days, it seemed like a great deal. The restaurant itself is very small, with just a few tables and booths, and it's located in a small strip of businesses with street parking nearby. We were served bread and butter while waiting, and the food came out quickly. The $20 special included a salad, chicken scallopini, and molten lava cake for dessert. The salad was actually the highlight--simple mixed greens with blue cheese crumbles and balsamic vinaigrette, but fresh and flavorful. Unfortunately, the entrée was a big disappointment. The chicken scallopini was very bland. The lemon white wine sauce helped a little, but not enough to save it. The mashed potatoes tasted like runny boxed potatoes, and the peas and carrots seemed like they came straight from a can. Dessert didn't redeem the meal either. The "molten" lava cake was underwhelming and nothing special. There was also a moment during dinner when a waiter accidentally bumped into my back while walking by. Accidents happen--I completely understand that. What bothered me was that he didn't acknowledge it right away or apologize until I turned around to see who had just smacked my back, and only then did he give a quick "oops, sorry." Maybe their regular menu dishes are fantastic and they cut corners for the $20 special--I don't know. But based on this overall experience, I don't really understand the high reviews, and I won't be back to find out.

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    I highly recommend the amaretto coconut shrimp appetizer! In fact, I wish they made it an entree, to die for!

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    Great local place in Lodi, very intimate setting. Have always gotten great food and the best service.

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    Food is consistently delicious! Very good service. Small, cozy atmosphere and tasteful.

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    The steak was cooked perfectly and very tender. The fresh vegetables on the side were a great match.

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    We have been many times and the food and service have always been great. It is small with a pleasant ambiance.

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    The best around - this is absolutely my go to restaurant. Tuesday night they have special. Every meal I've had is the best.

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    Top notch food and service altho' the ambiance is lacking and conversation is nearly impossible.

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    0.5 mi
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    We had an amazing first time experience at the Lodi location market Tavern. My friend and I came…read morelast week for dinner as I get together to catch up and also for my sweet for baby's birthday. The hosts were extremely friendly and gave my fur babies lots of attention and love. They even got us a little burger patty with a candle for him. It was quite warm and swampy outside though, and unfortunately, there were several mosquitoes making a meal out of us as well. Market Tavern has battery operated flyswatters that you can put on the table, but most of them were not charged so we couldn't really use them. The interior of the restaurant is beautiful though. Bathrooms were clean as well; actually kind of like the single bathrooms as they do have a few and give you more privacy. In terms of menu items, about 95% of the menu items are the same as Stockton's. I tried the Hamachi Crudo, which was refreshing and I also tried the roasted brussels sprouts. The duck confit was probably my favorite as it was so crispy. Although it sat on a bed of sweet sauce, I think it balance as well with the saltiness of the duck. I had a sparkling rosé locally from Lodi, which was refreshing and not stale/metallic. My friend got the salmon which she said was good too. I think overall, the big appeal for us was the fantastic service. At the end of our meal, our server generously gave both me and my friend little baggies of blueberry oatmeal cookies that we tried later. They were so fresh and delicious and soft. The staff here at market Tavern really made sure we got such great care and attention and treated us so well. My fur boys and I would be happy to return for that same experience. :)

    Lunch visit. The restaurant was bright and dark at the same time and we wore sunglasses indoors…read more We had 3 menus to look at, lots of cocktails to choose from and I loved the seafood options. Ciabatta didn't do much for me, yet the Octopus and Crudo was delicious. Sandy provided excellent service!

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    3.9(270 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    We visited Papapavlo's mid afternoon on Saturday. Not many customers. But had great, friendly, and…read moreattentive service. Our son enjoyed the cheeseburger and excellent fries. My boyfriend had the chicken pesto and prosciutto sandwich, while I enjoyed the gyro pita. Everything tasted really good. If we are back in Lodi we'd definitely come back.

    After having a fun night creating some art at down the rabbit hole we looked up some places for…read moredinner and Papapavlo's caught our eye. The restaurant is beautiful! The food was delicious! And service was perfect! Kristen and Emily was so attentive and gave us such great customer service! At initial sit down.. we was greeted with a bowl of flat bread and our drink order was taken. The flat bread was warm soft and so good we asked for seconds lol. We ordered the grilled artichoke..the char grilled taste was great and the dip was delicious! We shared the salad special today, which was a pear salad that came with raspberry and blue cheese. Everything went well together it was refreshing. And for our entree we shared the mushroom ravioli and the pork tenderloin medallions. The pork tenderloin medallions came with green beans and mash potatoes. Everything was chefs kiss! My favorite was the mushroom raviolis.. it was so flavorful and mushroom-e if that's even a word but you know what I mean. So good! My other friend ordered the seafood pasta and said that was also very good. The dessert presentation was perfect! You get to see their dessert menu in 3D! A tray of deliciousness.. Literally the dessert itself! We shared the chocolate mousse and was not disappointed! It was light and chocolatey all at the same time! Stumbled upon this place... but now a fan.. I live in Elk Grove and would drive south for this again for sure!

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    Americana House

    Americana House

    4.1(306 reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    I ate here twice, one day for a light dinner in the bar and another in the main restaurant…read more The ambiance is very pleasant, perhaps call it farmhouse chic with a sophisticated yet cozy feeling as though you're eating at someone's house. It's contemporary and the furnishings are quite comfortable. It's the type of place you can settle in and have a casual meal without feeling rushed. Prices are high yet the quality is excellent. For the first evening at the bar we settled into a high top table. You can sit at the bar, lounge type seating or outdoors on a pleasantly shaded patio. They had an expanded bar bites menu as the main restaurant is closed on Wednesdays... most of it quite enticing. We opted for cocktails to start and I chose a specialty Date Maple Old Fashioned. It was really good with a large ice ball to chill it. For bar bites we shared the pork belly sandwiches (small, delicious but messy to eat), the sausage skewers (amazing!) and crab cups (refreshingly light and easy to eat). After cocktails we had glasses of a light white wine, made with Santorini Greek grapes. For the next meal in the dining room the place was a buzz with activity but conversation was easy without a lot of excessive noise. It's intimate and the room is quite pleasant for a gourmet meal. We started with cocktails (same Old Fashioned) and shared the grilled Brussels Sprouts which were plentiful and ever so delicious. They were slightly over grilled for my taste yet it didn't distract from me enjoying them. We got bread which was a baguette with butter and the consistency perfect for a French style loaf. For my entree I debated between the scallops and the pork chop and went with the chop. I was quite pleased as the chop came in thick slices and drizzled with a tarragon mustard reduction sauce. It was amazing, tender, juicy and at 22oz I couldn't finish it all. It came with a tasty apple sauce and grilled seared cabbage. Absolutely delicious. Ed, celebrating a birthday, had steak which came with a huge bowl of mashed potatoes which I tasted. Oh my gosh, the creamiest potatoes ever! For dessert we shared the cheese plate, a really great way to end the meal, with glasses of a twany port. All of the cheeses from a brie to a hard cheese were top quality. Service both times was very attentive, professional yet personable. We were well cared for and everything went smoothly. It's expensive yet the experience and value is worth visiting. Make a reservation.

    Review #1,109 Posted on 9.13.26…read more We came to Americana House on Sunday August 30th before heading home from staying at Appleation for our anniversary. Americana House is located right near the check in lobby at the resort. The food was really good when we came here. They've got a unique selection of a few items, including a crab omelette which we tried, it was very good. We also tried the shakshuka too, really tasty stuff. You put that on the soft fresh bread and it tastes like so good together. Service was good when we came, as well as the ambiance there in the morning for breakfast, eating outdoors when the weather is nice is always a mood setter for the day on the weekend or vacation. Would eat here again when staying at Appellation again for sure.

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    Great dining room

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    The Dancing Fox Winery & Brewery

    3.9(1.1k reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    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.

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    The Exchange 1874

    3.7(174 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    I cannot stop talking about my dinner at The Exchange. The food, atmosphere, décor, and overall…read morevibe were exceptional. It was our first time visiting from the Bay Area, and it was truly a memorable experience. We ordered the chicken wings and calamari, plus two drinks. Our bartender recommended the Freak Show Cabernet, and it was delicious. I appreciated how attentive the team was: when I accidentally knocked over my drink, the staff quickly and graciously helped clean up, along with a few flowers I bumped in the process. I apologize for the clumsiness on my part. The chef also came out to greet us, which was a wonderful personal touch. Overall, we had an incredible time. If you're looking for great food and warm hospitality, I highly recommend The Exchange. I'll definitely be telling everyone on social media to stop by for a wonderful experience.

    We had Easter brunch at The Exchange 1874 in Woodbridge and came away with a very positive overall…read moreexperience. The restaurant is set in a historic brick building with a lot of character. We sat inside, where the space features exposed brick, artwork throughout, and very comfortable seating... my partner specifically pointed that out. The layout includes a mix of seating areas, which gives it a more relaxed, layered feel. The bar area, known as the Ghost Lounge, adds a darker, more lounge-like element to the overall atmosphere. Service was excellent. Our server, Lacy, was friendly, attentive, and witty - easily one of the best servers we've had in a while. For drinks, I had a local Oak Farm red wine that was excellent. Others in our group had mimosas, which were well received... especially the grapefruit mimosa, which my partner really enjoyed. For food, there were several highlights. My partner had the chicken and waffles and loved it; I tried some and would agree it was very good. Another person in our group ordered the steak breakfast tacos, which came as a set of three. They only ate two, and I had the third and it was delicious and something I would recommend. Another in our group had the eggs Benedict and thought it was excellent. I had the biscuits and gravy with fried eggs. It was okay, but not something I would go out of my way to order again. In terms of value, prices felt consistent with the quality of the food, service, and overall setting. It's not a budget brunch spot, but it feels appropriate for the experience. Overall, it was a really enjoyable Easter brunch with great service, a comfortable and well-designed interior, and several strong menu items. I'd rate it a 4 out of 5, though if half-points were an option, this would land closer to a 4.5. We'd definitely come back.

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    Seating inside the bar called the ghost lounge... The exchange 1874

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    4.1(384 reviews)
    5.0 mi
    •$$

    Went to the café at Michael David Winery for lunch on our way back from SMF…read more The cafe is a small eaterie within the gift shop area. When they say their Chicken Tortilla Soup is Legendary...they mean it. That soup was so good! My boss & I split the pesto turkey sandwich and the chicken caprese sandwich. Both wete delicious but I think i preferred the caprese. My fringe had the steak salad that came out looking AMAZING. We all got different flavored mimosas to accompany our meals. For dessert I had to try the Apricot Pie before I committed to purchasing a whole one to take home for my family. Let me tell you apricot pie is delicious! After lunch we enjoyed a glass on the patio area. I got the watermelon patch special and it was such a summer beauty and so good! We will definitely be back again!

    I visited The Café at Michael David Winery in Lodi, CA [4580 W Hwy 12] on Tuesday, 07/07/26, around…read more2:00 PM. I was informed that it was Taco Tuesday, so I was excited to take advantage of the offering. For lunch, I decided to order the following: - 3 QuesaBirria Tacos, served with beans and rice ($16) - Bowl of Chicken Tortilla Soup ($10.50) - Mango Chile Lime Mimosa ($10) The chefs who prepared and executed the Chicken Tortilla Soup and the QuesaBirria tacos, please give them a raise. The food was so undeniably palatable, my taste buds were going through the roof. Every bite was pleasantly satisfying. The mimosa also complemented the entire meal well. The entire atmosphere had such a cozy, rustic feel. The service was slightly underwhelming. Though it was kind, the attentiveness missed the mark. The price point of the food was fairly reasonable. Overall, the dining experience was lovely because the food was dynamite. The service needs some improvement; however, I'd absolutely return.

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    Inside the cafe there's a store

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