Highest-rated restaurants in Stockton by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a 2024 survey of more than 1,500 diners from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that new restaurant openings were up 6% from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Stockton, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. Falafel Corner

- Rating: 4.5/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 1219 West March Lane Stockton, California
- Categories: Fast food, Mediterranean, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Hummus Republic

- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 3201 West Benjamin Holt Drive Stockton, California
- Categories: Mediterranean, Vegan, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Tonantzin

- Rating: 4.5/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6502 Pacific Ave. Stockton, California
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. FIRED Pizza

- Rating: 4.5/5 (148 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 678 Grider Way Ste A Stockton, California
- Categories: Pizza, Caterers, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Chimulita Gourmet Grub

- Rating: 4.5/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1766 Monte Diablo Ave. Stockton, California
- Categories: Halal, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Pizza Guys

- Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 7860 West Lane Stockton, California
- Categories: Pizza, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Johnny Wokker

- Rating: 4.5/5 (215 reviews)
- Address: 1139 East March Lane Ste B Stockton, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Asian Fusion, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Nikki's Create-A-Bowl

- Rating: 4.6/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: Stockton, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Cambodian
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Thanh Thanh Sandwiches

- Rating: 4.6/5 (488 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 707 East March Lane Ste 11 Stockton, California
- Categories: Vietnamese, Sandwiches, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. California Donuts And Deli

- Rating: 4.6/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4130 North El Dorado St. Stockton, California
- Categories: Donuts, Delis, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Indian Delicacies

- Rating: 4.6/5 (52 reviews)
- Address: 1304 East Hammer Lane Ste 4 Stockton, California
- Categories: Indian, fast food, Patisserie/Cake Shop
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Bagel Street Cafe -Stockton

- Rating: 4.6/5 (64 reviews)
- Address: 4755 Quail Lakes Drive Ste E-G Stockton, California
- Categories: Bagels, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Creperie Le Pompon

- Rating: 4.6/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2319 Pacific Ave. Stockton, California
- Categories: Creperies, Bagels, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Louie's Market

- Rating: 4.6/5 (196 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 734 East Main St. Stockton, California
- Categories: Delis, Meat Shops, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. German Guys

- Rating: 4.7/5 (349 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10438 Waterloo Road Hwy 88 Stockton, California
- Categories: German, Beer Gardens
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. De Parsia's Restaurant & Catering

- Rating: 4.7/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3404 Delaware Ave. Stockton, California
- Categories: Italian, Caterers, Party & Event Planning
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Tacos El Agua Dulce

- Rating: 4.7/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6336 Pacific Ave. Stockton, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Genova Bakery

- Rating: 4.7/5 (670 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 749 North Sierra Nevada St. Stockton, California
- Categories: Bakeries, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Neil's Kick N It Bbq

- Rating: 4.7/5 (55 reviews)
- Address: 2 South Wilson Way Stockton, California
- Categories: Barbecue, Food Trucks, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Alegria meat market

- Rating: 4.7/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2491 East Fremont St. Ste A2 Stockton, California
- Categories: Meat Shops, Delis, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Cjs Jamaican Kitchen

- Rating: 4.7/5 (66 reviews)
- Address: 4368 North Sutter St. Stockton, California
- Categories: Caribbean
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Jimmies Place

- Rating: 4.7/5 (725 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2130 Country Club Blvd. Stockton, California
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Fondita Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.7/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2708 Country Club Blvd. Stockton, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Smoke & Meat BBQ

- Rating: 4.7/5 (145 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 915 North Yosemite St. Stockton, California
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Bigworm's Bakery & Deli

- Rating: 4.7/5 (474 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8118 West Lane Ste 125 Stockton, California
- Categories: Delis, Bakeries, Donuts
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Kik Basil

- Rating: 4.8/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 7711 Thornton Road Stockton, California
- Categories: Thai, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. The Well

- Rating: 4.8/5 (117 reviews)
- Address: 1200 North Center St. Stockton, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Mariscos El Tiburon

- Rating: 4.8/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 6045 North El Dorado St. Ste 4634 Stockton, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Heritage Dining & Provisions

- Rating: 4.9/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4343 North Ashley Lane Stockton, California
- Categories: New American, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Fork It

- Rating: 4.9/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2337 Portola Ave. Stockton, California
- Categories: Sandwiches, Burgers, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.

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