Restaurants Near Woodland Courthouse

By Blog | April 6, 2018

Places to Eat Near the Yolo County Superior Courthouse in Woodland, CA

If you’ve got court in Woodland and are looking for a place to eat, our article tells you what’s nearby. Read on for a summary of the following restaurants:

  1. El Taqueria Guadalajara
  2. Black Bear Diner
  3. Quetzal
  4. Pete’s Brewhouse
  5. Last Islitas Ostioneria
  6. Chicago Restaurant
  7. El Charro
  8. Father Paddy’s
  9. Bangkok Cuisine
  10. House of Shah
  11. Las Brasas
  12. Burger Saloon
  13. Kitchen 428
  14. Osaka
  15. Morgan’s on Main
  16. Guinevere’s
  17. Chickpeas
  18. Savory Cafe
  19. Steve’s Pizza
  20. Thai Pepper
  21. La Frontera
  22. Maria’s Cantina
  23. Jack In The Box
  24. McDonalds
  25. Del Taco

El Taqueria Guadalajara

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  • Distance from Courthouse: 1 Mile
  • Walking Time: 20 minutes 
  • Driving Time: 4 minutes
  • Website: tgwoodland.com

If you’re in the mood for Mexican cuisine, you’ll definitely want check this place out. After reading through Guadalajara’s Yelp reviews, it looks like they’re known for having really good tacos and some great tasting pico de gallo. One of the Yelp reviewers stated that her husband really enjoyed the authenticity of the food and did not experience any heartburn the following day, so that’s always good news!

If you’re in town for court on a Tuesday, Guadalajara’s has a weekly “Taco Tuesday” special that includes 3 tacos and a beer. The weekly Wednesday special is a $5 burrito and if you show up on Friday, you can get $6 nachos with a choice of one meat.

Black Bear Diner

One thing I’ve always loved about Black Bear Diner is the huge portion sizes that never disappoint! This restaurant is known for having homestyle and “old-fashioned” comfort foods with solid serving sizes across the menu.

If someone in your party is craving Mexican food, Black Bear Diner also serves ethnic dishes like Birria and Nachos or Enchiladas. If you’re a hot sauce aficionado, they have a huge variety to pick from!

Taqueria Quetzal

  • Distance from Courthouse: 1 Mile
  • Walking Time: 20 minutes 
  • Driving Time: 4 minutes
  • Website: taqueriaquetzal.com

I’ve always loved eating gorditas at any Taqueria I go to, but it’s usually pretty hard to find a place that does it right. Thankfully, Taqueria Quetzal has the formula for a good gordita!

According to their Yelp, one of the most popular items is the carnitas gordita as it has been mentioned in multiple reviews – so if you want something tried and true, perhaps you should give this a shot.

Pete’s Brewhouse

  • Distance from Courthouse: .7 Mile
  • Walking Time: 14 Minutes
  • Driving Time: 3 minutes
  • Website: petesrandb.com

This place is one of the local favorites for grub and is known for consistently having a high level of customer service. I’ve always had delicious pizzas and garlic knots when I stop by after court, so make sure you give those a try!

If you’re a beer drinker, know that they have a selection of beers from southern California – so if you’re in the mood to try something other than local brew, check them out.

For you salad lovers, the Caesar salad is always an excellent choice. If you happen to be around Woodland on a Monday, be sure to check out their half priced pizza special!

Chicago Cafe

  • Distance from Courthouse: .4 Mile
  • Walking Time: 9 Minutes
  • Driving Time: 3 minutes
  • Website: ChicagoCafe.com

This restaurant has a pretty unique selling point: it’s a place that has been around Woodland since forever and they serve mixture of Chinese and American cuisine.

According to Yelp, you can expect generous portions at a good price. If you’re in Woodland before court and need a filling breakfast, you may want to consider Chicago Cafe.

El Charro

Not every taqueria has a liquor license nowadays, so you may want to check this out if you’re craving some Mexican food and brew.

One must-have for every taqueria I frequent is grade-A chips and salsa, which El Charro definitely has. If I were to choose a favorite meal from here, it would be the chili relleno and a side of homemade tortillas!

Father Paddy’s

Every town needs an Irish pub, and I’m glad that Father Paddy’s is the local Woodland joint. If you’re craving Irish comfort food in an amazing pub atmosphere, definitely check this place out!

If you’re a fan of high-quality spirits, they have a vault with 90 hand-selected varieties of Whiskey. If you get a sandwich, make sure to ask for a side of their homemade beer cheese sauce!

Bangkok Cuisine

  • Distance from Courthouse: .3 Mile
  • Walking Time: 6 Minutes
  • Driving Time: 2 minutes
  • Website: Bankokcuisine.com

If you’re in the mood for Asian cuisine but don’t feel like eating Chinese – you might be interested in the Thai restaurant, Bangkok Cuisine.

My favorite menu items are spring rolls and the pumpkin curry (mentioned in 7 Yelp reviews). Another item I thoroughly enjoyed was a dish called angel wings, which are deep fried chicken wings stuffed with ground chicken, noodles and black mushrooms.

House of Shah

  • Distance from Courthouse: .3 Mile
  • Walking Time: 6 Minutes
  • Driving Time: 1 minutes
  • Website: http://houseofshah.com/

The House of Shah is a new ethnic place by the courthouse that dubs their style of food, “Afghan Urban Eats”. If you’re not looking to eat traditional Afghan food, no worries – they have burgers with a global twist!

I got the sirloin beef kabob plate and really enjoyed the two dipping sauces it came with – house made yogurt and mint chutney. The salad that the dish came with was packed with flavor and the produce was also fresh, so I’d definitely opt for this if trying to eat a light lunch.

Las Brasas

  • Distance from Courthouse: .3 Mile
  • Walking Time: 6 Minutes
  • Driving Time: 1 minutes
  • Website: LasBrasas.com

This Taqueria is started off as a burger joint but eventually came to be known as one of the best places to get Tacos in Woodland. According to Yelp reviews, the steak taco meat is really juicy and the smoky pork is full of flavor.

Any Taqueria with great tasting salsa verde (green salsa) makes me an automatic fan, so the reviews got me into the door but the salsa made me stay! Almost every review on Yelp is a raving testimonial for tacos, so I’d definitely give those a shot if you’re in the area for court.

Burger Saloon

  • Distance from Courthouse: .3 Mile
  • Walking Time: 6 Minutes
  • Driving Time: 1 minutes
  • Website: theburgersaloon.com

Burger Saloon is about 4 blocks from and has a huge selection (30 different burgers and the option to build your own). In addition to food, they also carry a rotating selection of draft, craft beer and wine.

If burgers aren’t your thing, they also have comfort foods like house made soup or the timeless classic, Bacon Mac & Cheese. They also have vegetarian options for those of you who don’t eat meat.

If want to try a burger popular on Yelp, the Sophisticate was mentioned in 15 reviews and the Humongous Fungus was mentioned in 11 reviews.

Kitchen 428

  • Distance from Courthouse: .3 Mile
  • Walking Time: 7 Minutes
  • Driving Time: 2 minutes​
  • Website: mojoskitchen428.com

Kitchen 428 is a lounge and bar located in the Historic Jackson Building in downtown Woodland, approximately a 7 minute walk from the Yolo courthouse.

They have a 4.5 star rating on Yelp with 274 reviews, so the level of quality at this restaurant seems undisputed.

The crab cakes appetizer and ribeye main course were mentioned in 19 reviews on Yelp, so be sure to check those out if you’re unsure of what to get.

Osaka

  • Distance from Courthouse: .3 Mile
  • Walking Time: 5 Minutes
  • Driving Time: 1 minutes
  • Website: osakawoodland.com

If you like Japanese food and sushi, be sure to stop by this 4 star restaurant with 161 reviews on Yelp. This place is only 4 blocks from the courthouse and was voted “Best of Yolo County” in the sushi restaurant category from 2009-2016.

The most popular dishes here (according to Yelp) are:

  • baked spicy edamame appetizer (5 mentions)
  • sesame chicken (7 mentions)
  • jason roll (5 mentions)

Morgan’s on Main

  • Distance from Courthouse: .3 Mile
  • Walking Time: 5 Minutes
  • Driving Time: 1 minute
  • Website: morgans-on-main.com

Morgan’s on Main won OpenTable Diners’ Choice awards (2015, 2016) and Davis Enterprise Reader’s Choice Award (2017), so check them out if you’re looking for a steakhouse to get a nice meal.

They dub themselves as a “California Comfort Grill” with service that evokes the warmth of home. Here are their most praised dishes:

  • Chicken and waffle sticks
  • Beet salad (mentioned in 13 reviews on Yelp)
  • Flat iron steak (mentioned in 6 reviews on Yelp)

Savory Cafe

  • Distance from Courthouse: .2 Mile
  • Walking Time: 3 Minutes
  • Driving Time: 1 minutes
  • Website: savorycafeonmain.com

Check this place out if you’re looking for somewhere within a couple blocks of the courthouse to get breakfast or brunch before your hearing. The new owners Juan and Chef Toby keep a rotating menu based on seasonal produce.

According to Yelp, some of their popular items are the French toast (5 mentions) and the croissant  sandwich (5 mentions).

Thai Pepper

  • Distance from Courthouse: .1 Mile
  • Walking Time: 3 Minutes
  • Driving Time: 1 minutes
  • Website: thaipepperwoodland.com

If you’re looking for Asian food other than Chinese, check out this restaurant that’s only 2 blocks from Yolo Superior Court! You might have guessed from their name, but this place serves up a variety of dishes inspired by Thai cuisine.

If you’re a fan of curry, check out these unique flavors they offer:

  • Avocado Curry:
    • Chicken, fresh avocado, potatoes, onions, and carrots in a mild yellow curry sauce and coconut milk
  • Mango Curry
    • Shrimp, fresh mango, broccoli, carrots, and bell peppers in a sweet creamy peanut red curry sauce and coconut milk.
  • Pumpkin Curry
    • Chicken breast, shrimp, pumpkin, carrots, bell peppers, and basil in red curry and coconut milk.

Maria’s Cantina

  • Distance from Courthouse: .2 Mile
  • Walking Time: 3 Minutes
  • Driving Time: 1 minute
  • Website: marias-cantina.com

If you’re looking for a sports bar that has good tacos in close proximity to the courthouse, this might be your best bet. Maria’s is only 1 block from the Yolo Superior Court

According to their Yelp reviews, the most popular items here are the street tacos (mentioned in 12 reviews) and people tend to come here for Taco Tuesdays (mentioned in 15 reviews). If you’re not feeling in the mood for street tacos, give the carnitas enchiladas a try (mentioned in 4 reviews).

Jack In the Box

  • Distance from Courthouse: .2 Mile
  • Walking Time: 3 Minutes
  • Driving Time: 1 minutes

If you’re looking for some fast food other than Mcdonald’s before court, this is your other option.

Their menu is similar to Mcdonald’s but they also have .99 tacos, curly fries, and garlic fries. According to the Yelp reviews, this location has good customer service in addition to the food, so make sure to check this place out if you are on the go.

Las Islitas Ostioneria

If you’re a fan of Mexican seafood, you’ve gotta check Las Islitas out because it is actually their specialty. Out of all the restaurants in close proximity to Yolo Superior Court, Las Islitas seems to be the only one that prides themselves on their Mexican seafood selection.

One thing that’s great about this place (especially if you’re a seafood lover) is that they serve free shrimp ceviche as a starter with your meals.

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