Dj’s Restaurant & Taphouse - American restaurant in Manteca - 881 Lifestyle St, USA

Went in here for a brunch during holidays. It seems they are not associated with brewhouse anymore. Didn't have any ales or beers from older menu. It was not very crowded though we had to wait for 15 min to be seated. Place is cozy but the section we sat all the way in the back was very cold. Food was just okay. It was served quickly though. Fried prawns and chips were not very tasty. Chicken philly had a whole breast. I was expecting they made it on grill with two choppers to cut it with onions mushrooms and cheese. Cheesy Knots seemed uncooked. Service was good but would have loved if server came back to ask if we needed boxes. We were successful to get the attention after several attempts. Overall is an okay place for a friend's and family to have some quality time.

I just left DJ’s from date night with my wife. I tried to use the gift card purchased by my employees for my birthday. This card was purchased on June 6 2023 as the name was being changed from Pete’s to DJ’s. I was informed by the manager that my card would not be accepted and that she was told that by the owner. I was even approached by the owner last time we were there. He was going around ensuring customers that only the name is being changed nothing else. We were regular customers until now. Yes, this card was purchased in Manteca. I included a photo.

Loved the pasta sauces (Marinara and Alfredo). Loved the chicken parmesan. Update 2022-07-29 The chicken parmesan is still awesome even with the current employee issues. Update 2023-08-08 Food is still exactly the same after the name change! Excellent! The pork belly appetizer is great.

Wish it was a better experience. They have an extensive menu and way overpriced food. We had appetizers that came out pretty quickly. Then we waited almost an hour for our entrees. This is torture with a 2 year old in the party. 1 server for an entire section told me they have a staffing issue. Food was overcooked and the bill was not appropriate for the service and offerings. I'm hoping they can find some more help.

We were looking for a brewery in the area and found this one open at lunch. Unfortunately only one of their own beers was available (see photo). I enjoyed the minestrone soup, great on this cold, rainy day. Which came with a nice personal pizza, I had sausage and tomato for my toppings. My husband enjoyed his fish and chips. The beers were good, but nothing special for us self-proclaimed beer snobs.

The food was great! Our waitress was super nice and attentive. However, they were packing people in like sardines. The table next to me was close enough that the young kid at the table next to us could hardly squeeze through. I was APPALLED to see an extra 4% tax added on for “kitchen love” on top of the tax and gratuity minimum of 18%. How about you pay people a livable wage to being with? Not add on a tax, Hope like hell people don’t notice. Note or not at the bottom of the receipt letting you know you can ask the wait staff to remove is not okay either. No one at that point wants to be that jerk. Prices have increased so much there and with the now 12.25% tax PLUS an 18% (at least) gratuity…. I won’t be visiting often. Food IS great though!

Interior nice. Clean bathroom. Had to ask someone if they could seat us. Server was efficient. Food was just ok. Chicken avocado sandwich was dry but the bread was really fresh. Lasagna was meh!! Doubt I'll come back.

Fantastic food, we got the Philly cheese steak, fettuccine alfredo and famous knots. The quality of the food was great, everything was delicious from the fries to the meat of the sandwich. Great IPA selection as well. Highly recommend eating here for a special occasions as the food is quite expensive. You pay for the quality though.