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Dining Out On The Delta
 
 
Food just seems to taste better when you are next to the water. Whether you are munching on Delta-caught crawdads or attacking a large portion of savory prime rib, the dining experience is just more fun here too. We encourage you to call ahead to make sure food service is available before you make a long drive or boat cruise to dine out.
 
 
 

There are some dining establishments that do not take credit cards. Check ahead, or bring hard cash. Most restaurants offer gratis guest docking while you are dining, but there may be charges for overnight and connection to electricity.

 
   
 

 
A few restaurants may only be open seasonally, and at some their open days and hours may vary with the weather. Please call to insure open/close status. Of course, we only list those eateries that are Delta Chambers members. V/MC means that at least Visa & MasterCard are accepted. The letter-numeral designation at the end of each listing shows its location on the official Delta Chambers Hal Schell Delta Map. Click on those underlined to open the restaurant's Website.
 
RESTAURANT LISTINGS

AL-THE-WOP'S
Locke, CA
916-776-1800
Located in the Chinese town of Locke. Casual atmosphere, good food, the steak sandwiches are legendary, as is the fried French bread. Guest docking available at the Walnut Grove guest dock (free), by arrangement at Boathouse Marina in Locke (fee), or at Boondocks (fee) in Walnut Grove for a walk of one mile. Cocktails.

BOB'S AT THE MARINA
6649 Embarcadero, Stockton, CA 95219
209-957-3279
Located at Village West Marina on Fourteenmile Slough in Stockton and for over 20 years has been a favorite for boaters and landlubbers. Open early every day with service into the evening.  Guest docking, Beer & wine, No Credit Cards. Outside Patio seating overlooking the water!!
BREADFRUIT TREE
8095 Rio Blanco Road, Stockton CA, 95219
209-952-7361
Located at Paradise Point Marina

CHITIVA'S SALSA & SPORTS BAR & GRILL
445 W. Weber Ave #122, Stockton, CA 95203
209-941-8605

Chitiva's is located in downtown Stockton inside the waterfront warehouse. We feature live music by well recognized artists performing on our stage indoors and outdoors. The club also features an in house DJ, plus many invited DJ's that make the night's delight. The backyard has an outstanding view of San Joaquin's Delta! Cocktails, V/MC

GARLIC BROTHERS
6649 Embarcadero, Stockton, CA 95219
209-474-6585
Located on the water at Village West Marina, with a fine view of action on Fourteenmile Slough, lunch and dinner daily, includes a special pizza. Drinks and hors d'ouvres on the deck, weather permitting. Weekend entertainment, guest docking at the marina. Cocktails, V/MC
GIUSTI'S
Thornton-Walnut Grove Road, Walnut Grove, CA 95690
916-776-1808
Farmers and boaters gather here to swap tales. A collection of 1,500 hats adorns the ceiling. Located near Walnut Grove on Snodgrass Slough at the Mokelumne's North Fork. It features great food at modest prices in a comfortable atmosphere, lunch and dinner daily, closed Mondays. Guest docking. Cocktails, No Credit Cards
GRAND ISLAND MANSION
13415 Grand Island Road, Walnut Grove, California 95690
916-775-1705
This elegant 58-room antebellum mansion sits upon the banks of Steamboat Slough on Grand Island. Sunday brunch is the only meal served here. Reservations recommended, groups & weddings, guest suites, guest docking, Cocktails, V/MC
FOSTER'S BIGHORN
141 Main Street, Rio Vista, California 95641
707-374-2511
Famous for the world's most remarkable collection of large game trophies.  Cocktails, No Credit Cards
HAPPY HARBOR & MARINA
731 W. Brannan Island Road, Isleton, CA  95691
916-777-6575
Located on the Delta Loop, a full service restaurant and bar overlooking the San Joaquin River.  Open at 7:00 am, serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.  Guest dock, Cocktails
 
HERMAN & HELEN'S
15135 W. Eight Mile Road, Stockton, CA 95219
209-951-4634
800-676-4841

Located at Herman and Helen's Marina
ISLETON JOE'S RESTAURANT
212 Second Street, Isleton, CA 95641
916-777-6510

Isleton Joe’s Restaurant & Saloon (formerly Ernie’s) in is THE go-to place in the Delta for crawdads. Their food is excellent and the atmosphere is friendly and fun. Breakfast is served daily from 8:00 am-12:00 noon. Lunch is served daily from 12:00 noon-3:00 pm. Dinner is served Thursday through Monday Only, 4:00 pm-9:00 pm.
 

LIGHTHOUSE RESORT & MARINA RESTAURANT

151 Brannan Island Road, Isleton, CA 

916-777-5511

Fabulous food with a spectacular view of the Mokelumne River. Cocktails.

 
LIRA'S SUPERMARKET-DELI
609 Highway 12, Rio Vista Ca. 94571
707-374-5399
Full-service deli, they deliver lunch to your home or boat, special outdoor barbecued tri-tips on Fri., Sat. and Sunday, fine wines, 609 Hwy 12, Rio Vista.
LOST ISLE
209-948-4135
An island reachable only by boat, on the Stockton Deepwater Channel at Light No. 24, features dining in a casual and rustic style, Cocktails, V/MC.
MOORE'S RIVERBOAT
106 W. Brannan Island Road, Isleton, CA 95641
916-777-4884
A beautiful floating restaurant on the Mokelumne River at Riverboat Marina, located on the Delta Loop. Plenty of guest docking, dining on the deck, Lunch & dinners daily, weekend entertainment.  Cocktails, V/MC
ORWOOD RESORT CAFE
4451 Orwood Road, Brentwood, CA  94513
925-634-7181
Located at the Orwood Resort and Marina.  Cocktails, V/MC
POINT WATERFRONT RESTAURANT
120 Marina Drive, Rio Vista, CA 94571
707-374-5400
Located at Delta Marina on the downstream edge of Rio Vista. Beautiful view of the Sacramento River. Lunch & Dinner daily, Sunday buffet brunch, closed Mondays, guest docking, banquet facilities for groups to 225 persons, weekend entertainment. Cocktails, V/MC
 
QUE TACO
12450 W. Grimes Rd., Tracy, CA  95304
Zita Onofrietti, Owner
Phone Number: (209)832-2490 / Email
FAX: (209)832-2490
RIVER'S EDGE CAFE
7 Main St. (POB 1028), Isleton, CA 95641
916-777-5723
Located in the historic Asian section of Isleton, serving gourmet sandwiches, and fresh made pasta. Breakfast served Friday thru Sunday, Lunch Wednesday thru Sunday, Dinner Friday and Saturday evening. Hours of Operation, Wed-Thu: 11:30-2:30, Fri-Sat: 9:00-2:30 & 5:30-9:00, Sun: 9:00-5:00. Visa & Mastercard.
ROGELIO'S
34 Main Street, Isleton, CA 95641
916-777-5878
Specializes in both Mexican and Chinese cuisine at modest prices, Lunch/Dinner daily. Casino gambling, bed-&-breakfast inn, Guest docking (fee) a 10-minute walk away. Cocktails, V/MC
RUSTY PORTHOLE
3893 Willow Road, Bethel Island, CA 94511
925-684-3607
Located at Boyd's Harbor on Bethel Island, the restaurant building sits on the levee with a commanding view of Piper Slough and the adjacent waterways. Lunch and dinner daily, Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner weekends, weekend entertainment, guest docking. Cocktails, V/MC
RYDE HOTEL
14340 Highway 160, Walnut Grove, CA 95690
916-776-1318
A fine restaurant located in this historic Delta hotel, overlooking the Sacramento River on Grand Island in Ryde. Features fine dining, Sunday brunch 10 am - 2 pm year round, Friday night BBQ, lunch & dinner Saturdays April thru October. Group facilities for up to 350 persons, 9-hole golf course. Guest docking, Cocktails, V/MC
PIRATE'S LAIR CAFE
169 West Brannan Island Road, Isleton, CA 95641
916-777-6464
Located at Korth's Pirate's Lair Marina.  Serves breakfast and lunch.  Closes at 3:00 pm, Beer & Wine
SHORTY'S LA AMISTAD CAFE
36046 Jefferson Blvd., Clarksburg, CA 95612
916-744-1346
Established in 1972, Shorty's La Amistad Cafe is a must stop in the farming town of Clarksburg. It features simple, freshly homemade traditional Mexican food and is well known for it's hand made flour tortillas. In addition to tacos,burritos, enchiladas there is a daily special.
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SNOW ZONE-MOBILE SHAVED ICE CONNECTION
1291 Baldwin Ln. Stockton, Ca. 95215
209-662-4047 Email

SPINDRIFT RESTAURANT
841 W. Brannan Island Road, Isleton, CA 95641
916-777-4945
Located on the Delta Loop and newly remodeled! Open Wednesday, Thursday & Friday at 11:00 am for Lunch. Serving all day long 5 days a week. Saturday & Sunday open at 10:00 am. Cocktails, V/MC

SUNSET BAR & GRILL RESTAURANT
14900 West Highway 12, Lodi, CA 95242
209-369-1041 ext 235
Located at the Tower Park Marina with dining overlooking the waters of Little Potato Slough. Lunch and dinner daily, Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner weekends, summer weekend entertainment in Mai Tai's Delta Nightclub, group facilities for up to 350 persons inside in the night club, guest docking. Cocktails, V/MC
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TURNER CUT RESORT
209-465-4129
A casual cafe with good food, located at Turner Cut Resort, a fine marina located on Turner Cut west of Stockton, BL&D daily, closed Mondays and Tuesdays, a favored breakfast stop. Guest docking. Beer & wine. F-6.
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WHISKEY SLOUGH MARINA RESTAURANT

209-942-4588 / Email
3401 S Whiskey Slough Rd
Stockton, CA 95234

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WIMPY'S
14001 W Walnut Grove Road, Walnut Grove, CA 95686
209-794-2544
Restaurant building sits up high with a view of the action below on the Mokelumne River at its fork near Walnut Grove. Special buffet Sunday brunch, BLD every day, opens very early every day for breakfast. Guest docking. Cocktails, V/MC
WINDMILL COVE MARINA RESTAURANT
7600 Windmill Cove Road, Stockton CA, 95206
209-948-6995
Restaurant/saloon building sits up high on the levee for a commanding view of the Stockton Deepwater Channel boating & freighter traffic, dining on the deck when weather permits, catering of groups to 100 in the outside BBQ area. Summer "Taco Tuesdays" are popular. Guest docking, Cocktails, V/MC
 

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