Restaurants in the California Delta
The dining opportunities in the California Delta are as diverse as the folks who stay and play here. From “river rat” places to elegant dining, we have it all. Crawdads, pizza, Chinese, prime rib, freshly made pasta, Jamaican; the list goes on and on. Hungry yet?
As an added bonus, a good number of the eateries are either on or very close to the water. Boating in for breakfast, lunch, and dinner is a popular way of life here. Often, you can spend the night at the guest docks after an evening of revelry.
So go ahead, plan a visit to one of California Delta restaurants listed below. Do call ahead if you’re not familiar with a particular restaurant; hours, etc. can change.
| Name | Address | Phone | Description |
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Note: The restaurants on this page are listed as a courtesy to our visitors. Hours and other details are subject to change, and it is recommended that you call in advance. Restaurant Owners: If you would like to add your California Delta restaurant to this list or need to change anything on your listing, click here. |
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| Alebrijes at the Lighthouse | 151 Brannan Island Road Isleton |
916.777.5702 | On the Delta Loop with river views. |
| Al's Place | 13936 Main St Locke |
916.776.1800 | Peanut butter, spaghetti, steak and dollar bills on the ceiling - what more can you ask for? In the historic town of Locke. |
| Alma’s Cafe | 14147 River Rd Walnut Grove |
916.776.1650 | Mingle with the locals here. |
| Bob’s At The Marina | 6639 Embarcadero Dr Stockton |
209.957.3279 | Located at Village West Marina in Stockton, and known for its wonderful hamburgers. |
| Breadfruit Tree | 8095 Rio Blanco Rd Stockton |
209.952.7361 | Located at Paradise Point Marina, off of Eight Mile Road. Wonderful Jamaican fare! Website: www.breadfruittree.com |
| Busaba On the Delta | 15460 Hwy 160 Isleton |
916.777.6655 | Restaurant and tavern at Vieria's Resort. American food with Thai influence. |
| Frank’s Cove Restaurant & Bar | End of Gateway Rd Bethel Island |
925.684.2886 | Prime rib and live music on weekends. Guest docking available. Bar open daily; restaurant closed on Wed. & Thurs. |
| Freeport Bar & Grill | 8259 Freeport Blvd Sacramento |
916.665.1169 | Located across the road from Freeport Marina. |
| Garlic Brothers | 6629 Embarcadero Drive Stockton |
209.474.6585 | On the water at Village West Marina. Guest docking available. |
| Giusti’s | 14743 Walnut Grove-Thornton Rd Walnut Grove |
916.776.1808 | At the gateway to the Meadows by Millers Ferry Bridge. Great food, friendly people and hats on the ceiling! Guest docking. Website: www.giustis.com |
| Grand Island Mansion | 13415 Grand Island Rd Walnut Grove |
916.775.1705 | On Steamboat Slough. Guest docking. Popular wedding spot. Website: www.grandislandmansion.com |
| H & H Marina Cafe | Herman & Helen's Marina Stockton |
209.951.4692 | Floating cafe with guest dockage available. Serving breakfast and lunch. They still serve their famous Depth Charge! I was there once when two farmers were being served their breakfast. One of them was having the Depth Charge. The other looked over and asked, "What the hail is that?" When his friend replied "a Depth Charge", he responded, "Wail, I guess so!" |
| Happy Harbor | 731 W Brannan Island Rd Isleton |
916.777.6575 | Open daily serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Good food, cocktails and guest docking. Live music on weekends. Website: www.happy-harbor.com |
| Humphrey’s on the Delta | One Marina Plaza Antioch |
925.778.5800 | Remember that adventurous whale that made his way up the Delta some years back? This restaurant was named after him. Website: www.humphreys-antioch.com |
| Isleton Joe’s | 212 2nd St Isleton |
916.777.6510 | Isleton Joe’s is known for its way with crawdads - give ’em a try! |
| Levee Cafe | 501 2nd St Isleton |
916.777.6524 | Popular breakfast spot for Delta locals. |
| Oasis Bar & Grill | 12450 W. Grimes Rd Tracy |
209.835.3182 | Oasis Bar & Grill is located at the Tracy Oasis Marina, www.tracyoasismarina.com. Enjoy Dining on the Delta from the deck overlooking the water. Open year round for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and for special events. |
| Moore’s Riverboat | 160 W Brannan Island Rd Isleton |
916.777.4884 | Moore’s Riverboat provides a large guest dock for boaters, elegant dining with a view of the Mokelumne River, and live music on the weekend. Website: www.mooresriverboat.com |
| Orwood Resort Cafe | 4451 Orwood Rd Brentwood |
925.634.7181 | Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Dining outside, weather permitting. Guest docking. Website: www.orwoodresort.com/cafe.htm |
| Outrigger Marina & Cafe | 17641 Sherman Island Rd Rio Vista |
916.777.6294 | Full service restaurant and bar, serving American cuisine |
| Peter's Steakhouse | 203 Second St Isleton |
916.777.6004 | Great steaks in a beautiful atmosphere. Full bar and banquet facilities. Open 7 days a week. |
| Pineapple Restaurant | 22 Main St Isleton |
916.777.6294 | Located in Isleton's historic downtown. Delicious Chinese food in a quiet atmosphere. Try the Mu Shu Pork! |
| Pirate's Lair Cafe | 169 W Brannan Island Rd Isleton |
916.777.6565 | Open daily. Eating breakfast up on their outdoors deck on a beautiful Delta day is an experience not to be missed. Guest docking. |
| The Point Waterfront Restaurant | 120 Marina Dr Rio Vista |
707.374.5400 | Open Tuesday through Sunday. Great view of the Sacramento River together with great food! Plenty of guest docking. Website: www.pointrestaurant.com |
| Rogelio’s | 34 Main St Isleton |
916.777.5878 | Can’t make up your mind between Chinese, Italian or Mexican food for dinner? No problem, Rogelio’s serves it all! Website: www.rogelios.net |
| Rosa's at Tower Park | Tower Park Marina 14900 W Hwy 12 Lodi |
209.365.4693 | Serving pizza, pasta, calzones, seafood and steak. Open 7 days a week. Great view out over Little Potato Slough and plenty of guest docking. |
| Rusty Porthole | 3895 Willow Rd Bethel Island |
925.684.3607 | Dining with a river view, and entertainment on weekends. Guest docking is available. Home of the Frozen Bun Run on January 1. |
| Ryde Hotel | 14340 Hwy 160 Ryde |
916.776.1318 | Fine dining in an historic hotel. 150' guest dock and a wonderful Sunday champagne brunch. Website: www.rydehotel.com |
| Spindrift Restaurant | 841 W Brannan Island Rd Isleton |
916.777.4945 | At Spindrift Marina on the Delta Loop. Website: www.thespindrift.com |
| Sugar Barge Outdoor Bar & Grill | 4515 Willow Rd Bethel Island |
800.799.4100 | Located at Sugar Barge Marina. Great views from their upper deck patio. |
| Sunset Sweets | Tower Park Marina | 209.368.1946 | Ice cream, brownies, waffle cones, shaved ice, smoothies and more. Guest docking. |
| Sunset Waterfront Warehouse | 445 W Weber Ave Suite 120 Stockton |
209.464.7243 | In the Stockton Waterfront Warehouse. Serving lunch and dinner with live entertainment on Friday and Saturday. |
| Tony's Place | 14157 Bridge St Walnut Grove |
916.776.1317 | |
| Wimpy’s | 14001 W Walnut Grove Rd Walnut Grove |
209.794.2544 | Located on the South Fork of the Mokelumne River. Great hamburgers and fries with a view of the river. Guest docking. |
| Windmill Cove | 7600 Windmill Cove Rd Stockton |
209.948.2940 | Open daily. Great view of the Stockton Deepwater Channel. During the summer, they have “Taco Tuesdays.” Guest docking. Website: www.windmillcove.com |