With small-town charm and a rich history of ranchers and dairy farmers, Stockton, Illinois, offers diners a variety of food choices, from Chinese to American comfort food. The next time you’re looking to have a meal out, check out these restaurants in the Stockton area.
Stella’s Cafe and Catering
For good homemade food, head over to Stella’s Cafe and Catering. Open for breakfast, lunch, and occasionally for dinner, you can enjoy comfort food favorites and Stella’s specialties. Warm up with soups like shrimp and corn chowder or tomato basil. Enjoy specials like meatloaf with mashed potatoes and sweet carrots or the Miami burger with grilled ham and Swiss cheese. Savor the cafe’s barbecue chicken breast with cheddar mashed potatoes or Hungarian-style goulash with garlic toast. Save room for dessert with offerings such as carrot cake or pecan pie.
Woodbine Bend Golf Course and Restaurant
Travel about 8 miles west of Stockton for a lovely meal at Woodbine Bend Golf Course and Restaurant. When you’re playing a round of golf, take a break and stop by the restaurant for lunch. Start with an appetizer like duck wontons or a plate of chicken wings, or enjoy a refreshing salad with offerings like the steak salad with a chipotle ranch dressing.
You can order from a wide variety of burgers, sandwiches, and wraps. Have a bacon cheeseburger or the plant-based Impossible burger with the optional gluten-free bun. Wraps come with either whole wheat or spinach tortillas and have offerings like the veggie or cheesy chicken wrap. For dinner, order a glass of wine and an appetizer before your salad and entree. Elegant meals like a grilled rib-eye steak, caramel apple pork chop, or scallop saute come with your choice of potato or rice pilaf.
Imperial Palace
When you’re craving Chinese food, head over to Freeport and visit the Imperial Palace. The restaurant breaks the menu down into categories, so it’s easy to make your choices. You’ll find classics like egg rolls and pot stickers, won ton soup, vegetable platters, poultry like sweet and sour chicken, and beef dishes like beef with broccoli. Try the cashew shrimp, hot pepper pork, or one of the house specialties. You can order a variety of chow mien, chop suey, egg foo young, or pan-fried noodle dishes. Stop by for lunch and enjoy their specials served with steamed or fried rice.
JJ & Freddie’s
For good old-fashioned American comfort food, JJ & Freddie’s won’t disappoint. Enjoy a sandwich like the Cuban or barbecue pulled pork with homemade sauce. Have a mushroom Swiss burger or go for the Southern-style shrimp po’boy. Sides include fries, sweet potato fries, or soup and salad.
If you’re looking for pizza, you can build your own or try one of their specials like the Buffalo chicken ranch, vegetarian, or go for the gusto with the meat-eater pizza. For dinner, order a pasta dish like seafood ravioli or fettuccine Alfredo. For a dinner platter, have the ham steak with pineapple and brown sugar, hand-battered shrimp, or the pork chop smothered with mushrooms, onions, and Swiss cheese.
We hope you enjoy eating at these local restaurants and will return often to enjoy their tasty foods.
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