Red Tavern

Absolutely incredible. My first time here and my husband and I were sat by Micheal who was friendly and handed us an open menu and made things feel so inviting. Shay was our server and she was awesome, very well spoken, very informed on the menu, and checked on us consistently. The young girl dropping off the food was also incredibly nice… I truly haven’t had service like this as long as I can remember. The food was absolutely 10/10. We got some appetizers that were delicious and I was impressed with how hot everything came out, like it hit the plate and was walked out the door immediately. This has by far the best steak in town, well over even the fancy “steak houses”. Lastly the price was very reasonable even after we splurged a bit. Can’t wait to come back and bring my in-laws!

Celebration of our friends 80th Birthday. Wonderful service and food choices.

I've been here a few times now and the experience has always been great. The food, the service, the atmosphere, all perfect. Whether it's just my wife and I or a group of 10+, they always manage to handle things perfectly. I particularly love to sit out on the back patio on a nice evening, they sometimes have live music which gives the best vibe for a nice dinner. Their menu changes, not too often mind you, so what I've had may or may not be on it when you go. In the 3-4 times that I've gone, I've ordered different cuts of steak that might be available at the time and they're always cooked perfectly and well-complimented with the sides. It's one of the classiest places to dine in Chico, excellent for a date night or a low-key celebration with friends and/or family. The personal touches are all over this restaurant and the owners are wonderful hosts with an excellent staff.

Good food and cozy atmosphere! Located in the heart of chico is this unpretentious building where the Red Tavern is located. They open at 430pm and happy hour specials are available until 6pm. The place is somewhat small but they were packed by 530 pm today (december 20). We ordered the 10 ounce steak and the 11 dollar happy hour shrimp. The shrimp was awesome with butter and garlic. We split the steak but it was too rare for me. Dessert was a eggnog cheesecake which was delicious! Shae (our waitress) was friendly and attentive. The owner came by a few times to check on us which i thought was a very kind gesture. They have a full bar and outdoor seating with heaters. Overall a good experience and would definitely come again! See receipt for pricing.

Excellent meal, outstanding service, Caitlyn is an amazing server, the short ribs and pork were excellent.

Finally made it to one of the top 5 restaurants in town according to the local foodies. Wish the locals had a little more class and had more in their wardrobe besides blue jeans. Moved here in July, and chose it for my birthday dinner. Could never have sat outside in Michigan this time of year. Unfortunately because of all the rain the mosquitoes were worse than a spring in the upper peninsula. Sydney was an excellent waiter. Appetizer was substantial and delicious, l recommend. Beat salad was unique, my late father would have loved. Scallop special was a must, should become a standard. Filet Oscar was larger than expected and perfectly cooked. Bernaise sauce tasted more like hollandaise. Lobster claw was dry, and Oscar is usually crab. Why smash asparagus into whipped potatoes to make a tower? Try laying them like a lean-to. Lava cake and Gelato that tastes like ice cream is to die for. Only noteworthy dessert item by far. Will be back.

*2023 edit* The food is still amazing. The staff is still top notch. And the place is still one of the best places my wife I like to go for an upscale date night. They even paired a wonder red wine with my lamb tonight. It was perfect. Also I'm pretty sure I could eat like 8 of their creme brulees. Original review Super fine dining experience. From the attentive wait staff to the delicious appetizer and entree, this place is a Chico treasure. My filet was cooked perfectly and was so soft and delicious, I never wanted it to be finished. Also the lavender creme brulee is a fresh twist on my favorite dessert. Can't wait to go back!

Amazing, attentive and friendly server anticipating our needs. The food had wonderful combinations of tastes and consistencies. We tried everything on the Happy Hour menu. We'll be back to explore more.

Food good. Drinks good. Service S.......L.......O......W!! Slow to get drinks. Slow to get bread. Even slower to get food. Was not planning on a 2+ hour dinner.

Mid Not sure what changed Plates look beaut Service is good Still a nice place, especially if you can get outside But other than desserts The food was just fine Feedback was same across all 5 dishes, apps and entrees

Sunday brunch! Their 2nd weekend in and it was delicious. Our server Amanda was there for recommendations and looked after us so well during our meal. We started with the deviled eggs which were all equally tasty. We did the spicy crab Benedict and the duck confit hash. The Benedict had the perfect amount of spice, and was served with a warm potato salad. That potato "salad" ended up being a favorite part. Roasted potatoes, tomatoes, and capers. Wow! Duck hash was yummy. There's something to be said for food that is prepared so lovingly and is so balanced you don't want for anything. We sat inside but the patio had someone spinning records which will be fun for next time. Reservations recommended, and I can see why when this gets more popular! My only request would be an online option to do this.

If I am going to go out and pay a lot for any meal now a days I want a good one and Red Tavern provided!!! The duck confit cassoulet was so fitting and delicious for a beautiful fall evening and the pork presa was cooked to perfection. Service was great and friendly and we stopped in on a quite Thursday so it was very quite and romantic. If lived in Chico I would eat here A LOT!

Best food in town! Best service too! Feels very upscale without feeling out of touch, specials are awesome and drinks delicious. Will we be back!

Still my favorite Chico restaurant. Loved the meat loaf for its unique beefy flavor. Great Old Fashion with half the booze too. Charles

The customer is always right does not exist in this restaurant. One of the staff here was so rude, unprofessional and with a big attitude. We had an appointment at 6:45pm. Showed up at 6:15am. We could not be seated because supposedly our table was not ready. We had to wait outside because the bar was full. I went in around 6:30pm to check if we could be seated. She said no. We wouldn't have cared if the table was not ready, but the way she expressed herself to me was so rude. Food Food was awesome!!! Really tasty!!! We had been recommended to this place by a close friend

I have been wanting to try this place for quite awhile! The Red Tavern is located in Chico..in an unpretentious location (esplanade avenue). They open at 430 pm daily. We went here today..december 20th..see receipt. Although smaller then expected it had a very cozy atmosphere. Alot of artwork on the walls. For dinner i shared the 10 ounce steak and the 11 dollar happy hour sauteed shrimp. The steak was too rare for me but the shrimp sautéed in butter and garlic was delicious! We enjoyed their house cab...only 7 dollars during happy hour( which lasts till 6 pm). The cab tasted like a 20 dollar glass of wine! We also had the egg nog cheesecake which was so good! They have indoor and outdoor seating. Outdoor seating has large patio heaters. They have a smaller area to sit at the bar. They offer a full bar and a TON of signature cocktails. This place is a bit more upscale then super casual attire (fyi). The staff is friendly and super accommodating! Shae was our waitress and she was delightful and on top of everything! The female owner (chris i think) checked on us and was genuinely intetested in feedback from other patrons! Plenty of parking in the front and back of restaurant.. next time i am in the area i will try the halibut! Ps. MAKE RESERVATIONS! They get very busy!

So over priced. Food and drinks not great. Like a horribly B rate version of 5th st steak house. Go there instead.

Amazing experience, service by Grant was on point, the food was delish. Salmon was perfectly balanced with the sweet and salty. The peach and burrata salad was also a fave on the table. We sat in the patio on the what of summer and it really wasn't too bad and the lighting at 7:30 was perfect for pictures.

Been here twice. First visit was great. Food was delicious, service was friendly and prompt. We had the mushroom pasta and burger. Both were very good. Opted for three course option. Salad was fresh and dessert freshly made. Second visit not as much. Food took a very long time to come out and all dishes ordered were under salted. Not sure if it was a staff issue or kitchen issue. May try again if in the area.

I had the filet mignon and it was made to order. The staff was friendly and the environment was set up to please the conversation and food with an old school feeling with new school options with food and drink. There menu has options you will not find elsewhere and if you like an old fashion try the Bourbon street drink option. A very good drink for complimenting the steak I had. I will visit again.

Delicious food and wonderful atmosphere for our anniversary. We are vegetarian and found plenty of options to enjoy

First of all we had made our reservations for this restaurant for a birthday, told the person it would be 5 adults and 3 children when we called. Arrived to the restaurant and explained that the 2 adults and 1 child was not coming. Placed our order, ordered all the specials (French onion soup, scallops, and pork belly) along with shrimp and lobster spaghetti, charcuterie board, the fillet mignon, and 2 child pastas with red sauce when we placed our order also placed our drink orders as well. Took over 20 mins to get an ice tea, never brought bread to the table but the other tables received bread and butter. I asked if we could get bread to the table, after I had to ask then we got some, but the other tables got them as soon as they sat down. Ok now why the one star review!! The kids pasta mind you they are 1 1/2 & 4 years of age, arrived to the table. When I tell you the spice level was insane for Childs plates! The baby was crying from his young being on fire, and the older one was chewing ice chips and eating crackers to try to get rid of the burn from the spice heat! We told our server, she offered a replacement ( cheese burger) we said yes. Burger took over 45 mins only brought only one burger and at this point I was just over it kids where tired and hungry! Not only that the pork belly was an awful, that scallops where undercooked! The filet mignon and the lobster and shrimp pasta along with the bread and butter would be the ONLY thing I would recommend. So now the bill arrived the lady added her tip in the bill which normally I like but the service and food was so awful. They did not even remove the kids pastas from the bell that were an edible. They took literally two pasta bowls, the scallops and the pork belly from the table with just bites eaten out of them I did not expect them to remove the pork belly or the scallops from the bill but the kids pasta. I mean come on now who adds heat to children's pastas? Service was extremely slow, and was told multiple times give me a minute never was offered a refill had to ask. And Definitely not a child friendly restaurant. I frequent many steakhouses and have never experienced anything like this over $300. An awful service definitely would not be returning.!

Friendly hosts excellent food and service. Have enjoyed eating at the 'Tavern' many times.

service was spectacular, and it was a beautiful evening to be outside. I was just totally surprised when I was charged extra for a tablespoon of Parmesan, and the percentage added because we paid with a credit card. Prices have risen enough for meals, and to add extra charges was discouraging. Likely wont return because of that.

I had a fabulous 3 course meal here for a work conference and the food and atmosphere was so stunningly amazing it wasn't like work at all!!!

We held our son's rehearsal dinner here. It was a wonderful event. Rich was super helpful during the planning process and worked with us to provide just what we wanted. The food was fresh and delicious. They were happy to accommodate menu changes to provide for dietary needs. The outdoor patio was set up beautifully and the staff was so professional throughout the entire evening. Can't wait to come back and eat here again.

We have been to this restaurant three times in a year. The first time EVERYTHING was AWESOME. The food, the service, everything. Then we went a second time. The food was fabulous but the service was DEPLORABLE. Our waiter completely ignored us to the point that I had to go to the bar myself to get drinks for the table. Not once, but for the entire meal. I was furious and it ruined what should have been a lovely evening. We decided to give it one more try tonight. Again, the food was very good but it took over two and a half hours to be served. Our waitress would disappear for long periods of time. I watched four other tables of similar size come and go while we painfully sat staring at the ceiling or the walls. Empty plates were left for up to a half hour On the table. It took over 45 minutes just for the salad. Unfortunately the salad had a big, ugly hair in it. It got so bad that I didn't even order everything I wanted because I was so tired of no service. Our server seemed to be a very sweet person, and I tipped her well, but this was the last straw. We will be eating elsewhere over the next four years that our daughter attends Chico. I am so disappointed.

Red Tavern continues to be one of the best restaurants in Chico. Great service, great food.

Probably my favorite in Chico right now! The food is all just amazing, the service is great and the atmosphere is on point. They are great for small or larger groups and very accommodating. The stroganoff was fabulous and had fresh homemade noodles (bring it back!!! I went just for that and it had been removed from the menu!!) BUT the short ribs did a good job of replacing it but still that stroganoff was off the hook!!! My mom loves the salad with the fun stuff on it Swordfish is great and always cooked perfectly. Meatloaf was really tender and tasty - the first time a friend had it the presentation was a bit better this time there were three orders of it and I feel it didn't look like hers did when I first saw it a few months ago! Fideo - I would say it's good but could use something just not sure what it is!!!! Frities are on point and great for an appetizer and so is the salmon thing they make lol I can't remember the name of it! So for deserts - most of them we have tried are great so it's really about your taste but it's worth it even if you share just to have a few bites! We will certainly be back and I can't wait to sit on the patio!! Love the vibe out there!

Have never had a bad meal here. Simply never. Have eaten many different selections from their menu. Food always fresh, tasty and exquisite. Highly recommend the clams and pork. Wow. Also their bouillabaisse when it is on the menu. Can't wait for it to come back.

my sister and i came to visit from san francisco and sacramento area and we stopped in here for dinner. it was absolutely amazing! I finished every bite of my plate! my sister got the chicken and also loved it, it had huge portions and an amazing wine sauce she raved about! she had leftovers to take home and was very pleased with her entree choice. the servers were so friendly, helpful, and patient with us as we took a long time deciding on cocktails and appetizers (there are so many options to choose from!) I definitely recommend this spot and plan on stopping by again when in town again.

10/10 experience. Our server Ashley was great. Had an appetizer, soup and salad and shared the mushroom pasta. All absolutely delicious. Over the top. I can't wait to come back. I wish they had more veggie entrees but as long as that mushroom pasta is on the menu I have no complaints. Very nice and calm decor and cute patio. Inside a tad loud but not bad. Delicious camina bread with your dinner. Wow. Excellent experience. No complaints.

First time trying Red Tavern and let me tell you it was to die for. We ordered the Alsatian Tarte Flambe for starters and it was delightful. My husband got the Bucatini pasta with clams and pancetta, he really enjoyed it. Super flavorful. I got the filet mignon and it's probably one of the best tasting steaks I've ever had. Super good quality, high end, amazing food. Definitely recommend. My husband got the sticky toffee dessert and ended up splitting it with me it was so goooood! I got the strawberry cheesecake, neither of us was a fan. Was frozen still and had a bad burnt flavor. Didn't taste like cheesecake at all, the strawberries were sour and crust was very hard to cut! Other than that everythign was amazing!

It was wonderful ! The food was delicious and the service was excellent. We both had the filet mignon and did not regret our choice. I would like to return and try other entrees.

Chico has some great food, thoughtfully crafted and executed at Red Tavern. Go once---you'll be coming back!

Me and a few girlfriends went to Red Tavern to celebrate my birthday and we had the best time!! We all had different cocktails which we enjoyed, and we shared both the goat cheese croquettes, which were absolutely fabulous, and some tiny oysters which the rest of the girls loved but I wasn't a huge fan. For entrees I had the halibut which was amaaaazing, 10/10! I also tried the mushroom pasta with added shrimp which I liked but I don't like needing to take the tails off in between bites, and I would've preferred a pasta other than big flat 1-1.5" noodles, had good flavor 6/10. My other friends had both the Sea Bass and the special which was a bolognese pasta. For dessert; sticky toffee pudding with vanilla bean ice cream 10/10 although I would've preferred the ice cream on the side, was excellent. Great service, nice place. Looking forward to going back again!

Absolutely not!! We reserved a table for our daughter graduation dinner - I had to pay 50.00 to secure our table. Hostess may have been having a bad day. Things went sour from the beginning. 1. Terrible table location , asked for a different table but I as told they would be busy due to graduations yet tables next to us were never filled. Apps were ok. Entres took 1.5 hours and showed up cold. Manager and owner did not acknowledge the for the inconvenience. We will never return and will definitely tell others.

We went there last night for our Anniversary Celebration. The service (Connor) was great and the food, as always, was superb. We love the patio seating.

Unfortunately my second experience at this restaurant failed terribly. Went with group of 7 on December 7th and ended up in the side dinning room with a disrespectful and extremely noisy party of 12 that should never have been taken in the first place. Our server Shay, was extremely attentive, friendly and hospitable and did a wonderful job. The food though was far from acceptable. My lamb shank was warm at best a could have used a bit more time braising, as it was pretty tough, and definitely far from tender. Plus the Demi could have used some fresh thyme to bring out the dish a bit more. My girlfriend's ribeye was extremely tough and just unacceptable. If this was an Allen Bros product, it was definitely not worth the price and using a grass fed rib eye as a special is just wrong!! Another of our guests meat loaf was also warm at best and she said sauce was like paste and had no flavor. I usually don't like giving such poor food reviews, but the kitchen needs to take a different approach when demand on a busy night really affects the consistency and quality of the finished product. Just as a note, I am a professional chef by trade and have been in the kitchen for 43 years. This bistro has so much potential and hopefully my next visit will be like my first and be very satisfying again.

Thank you for the amazing hospitality and food. Celebrated my birthday dinner at Red Tavern last week. This place has been on my list of to-try and finally made the call; best decision ever. We arrived around 7:20pm and the kitchen closes at 8:30pm weekdays, but the staff was amazing and accommodating . We ordered flywheel and purple rain to start, must try drinks. For appetizer, we ordered meat balls and mushroom fritters, both were amazing and the drinks (chefs kiss). For our main, my partner ordered the New York and I ordered the pork chops, both to die for; Cooked perfectly and seasoned to perfection. The pork chop was both tender and sweet , I still dream about it. The staff was amazing and not to forget I brought my doggo to dinner, so we essentially dined under the stars in a romantic backyard surrounded by glistening Christmas lights - Such a mood. The night was amazing, lots of laughs, amazing food, top notch drink surrounded by the awesome staff. I can't give enough thanks and shoutout to the Red Tavern team, you guys are awesome and I can't recommend your restaurant enough.

Service was excellent!!! Unfortunately, our meal was not up to snuff. We started with two appetizers, the brussel sprouts and the tart flambee. The tart was lovely, and I would order it again. The brussel sprouts were not lovely. They were dry, the brussel sprouts lacked butter or olive oil or something. Plus the pancetta was way over cooked. Not crispy but dry and hard. It's too bad because I can see it could be a good dish. We both had the filet. I ordered medium and got rare, really rare. The bordelaise sauce was kind of congealed, not smooth and lush, almost a gelatin feel to it. It also lacked seasoning. The rest of the plate was ok. Dessert was good, we both had the cheese cake which never disappoints. I understand it was Friday night but we came in very early for a 5pm reservation. I love this restaurant but the kitchen lacks consistency.

Great meal in Chico! I can see why this place boasts the best food in the area. They did not disappoint! Had the vegetable lasagne and the halibut dishes with arancini balls and Brussels to start. Everything was delicious and the fish was perfectly cooked. They also made me a really tasty spicy margarita, I'm always so happy when places have tahin for the rim. Definitely recommend and will be back!

This place is the bomb when it comes to sandwiches and finger food's. Atmosphere is great, the service is great. What else can they say it's a great place to kick-it! Give it a try.

This is a very cozy, family owned restaurant. The ambience of the restaurant was very inviting. They have a beautiful patio for these warm afternoons for lunch or dinner. Parking was very easy and our server was outstanding and very attentive from the moment we walked in we were greeted and seated immediately. We chose to eat out on the patio and started with a smooth, but crisp Rose and an oaky, buttery Chardonnay.... so delish... My aunt and I ordered the Chicken Scallopini with caramelized shallots, Capers, Pansetta, Mushrooms, lemon/butter sauce over Creme Fraiche mash potatoes... OMG .. so good and the portions are very large. My husband order the Croque Madame with Brioche, Ham, Gruyere, Sauce Mornay, with Sunny side up egg and served with Frites. He enjoyed every bite. For dessert, I ordered the refreshing raspberry sorbet. We were all extremely pleased with our meals and even had some to take home. When you are in the Chico area and looking for a little quaint place with great tasting food you need to come to the Red Tavern Bistro and Bar. This is a place to come and relax and have some great tasting food. They do offer a happy hour Tuesday thru Friday from 5:00-6:00 and they also offer a early bird special too. Get out and enjoy food...

Food is always good when I visit Chico!! I love eating at this place!! Great cocktails and always great specials and food. The menu changes some so you never know what your going to have as specials!! Give it a try!!

I can't believe this place isn't at 5 stars. The name doesn't hint at how wonderful it is. I expected hamburger and fries.....but nooo. Probably the best risotto I've ever had. A must while In Chico for sure

The feeling of nostalgia, the first walk is a walking down memory lane is absolutely beautiful and romantic the feeling of being another place but still feeling like you're part of the retro life especially at red Tavern. Good place to go for a anniversary so this review I was definitely I will give it more than I would say the maximum will be like I would say maybe 30 stars or more

My husband and I held our wedding reception at Red Tavern this past weekend, and it was absolute perfection. Rich and Chris accommodated every single request we made. The attention to detail, quality of service, and wonderful atmosphere that they provided was truly amazing. They created a custom, four-course menu specifically for our party, and paired it with wonderful wines and house-made sangrias. They took care of every detail throughout the evening which allowed us to fully experience and enjoy our time. It was everything I imagined and more. Thank you so much, Rich and Chris! You made our wedding magical.

Excellent dinner great hostess and timely service! Had the Portuguese stew, tons of seafood, filet and mushroom and truffle pasta. Topped it off with the pumpkin cheese cake, which was dialed in just like the rest of the meal! Enjoy

We had a large party here of about 18-20 people. We called ahead and made the reservation and asked a couple questions. Main question being, would we be able to split the bill at the end between everyone? We were told yes that won't be a problem. Lie. We were given one long bill and told by the waitress in a fairly rude tone, "No I'm not splitting up the bill. We don't do that." I know that with large parties there is gratuity included and that's fine but we asked if we were able to split the bill only so there wasn't mass confusion and peoples brains hurting from doing so much math. Well I can tell you that happened. After figuring it all out and getting rude and dirty looks from the waitress the bill was settled. Waitress=C- Food. Took an hour at least to get food after waiting at least 45 mins just to order so almost 2 hours in before we got food. Food was decent. I had the meatloaf which was quite good, especially the mashed potatoes underneath it. Girlfriend got a burger (as did half of our party) and it was good but the burgers weren't consistent at all. Gal sitting across from us had a nice looking burger with a healthy amount of onions. My girlfriends burger had almost no onion, one piece of very green and dry lettuce. Very different between the two. But it was still pretty good. Food=B+ One last thing. We brought a cake made at home to celebrate her birthday. DONT BRING A CAKE! SAVE IT FOR LATER! They charged us $37.50 to cut the cake and put it on plates! ARE YOU KIDDING ME? Overall fun night with friends celebrating a birthday that was made extremely frustrating by staff here. It wouldn't be too hard to have the waitress have an iPad with a food service app, walk around the table and close out. Might have gotten more of a tip than what we left as well. Probably won't be back. Definitely never again with any sizeable party.

#fatjared say...when you are able to order over half the menu options, and EVERYTHING is good, you know you found a winner!! I LOVE TRYING EVERYTHING!! I went here with 2 people I work with, and we all had $50 gift cards, so needless to say we went WILD! The cool thing about this place is they have a seasonal rotating menu! Some things are constant, but a lot of it changes based on seasons! My menu photos will show you descriptions of what we ordered! They are foodies like me so we decided ro try it all and share! The first course was the cheese plate and charcuterie! The smoked salmon on the charcuterie board was my favorite. The brie was super creamy, and coupled with the meat on some crackers or bread is amazing! The berry puree was added sweetness, and honey makes everything better! Next came fresh warm focaccia bread. The butter was amazing! Then came the meal, which was comprised of all apps and bites! A special was this butternut squash, which as you can see from my pic, has amazing presentation like everything. Talk about balanced though! The tomato sauce hits you first, then the great flavor of butternut squash, and the mint and cinnamon yogurt on top are great balancers, with a hint of spice from some coriander in the sauce at the end. MAN it was awesome! The beef cheeks were a bit gamy, and almost had a seafoodish taste, but SO tender! Best thing on the table though were the figs! Sweetness from the figs with some honey and a very bold goat cheese to go with it plus crunch from the crostini...UNREAL! I would venture to say nothing on this menu would be disappointing! Service was great, atmosphere was awesome, nice a quiet, friendly, everything you want in a restaurant! Nothing even came close to a complaint! Well done Res Tavern!

I'm extremely impressed with the quality of food at this establishment. Be ready to eat more slowly, as the service is a bit slower than I would have thought, considering the size. But I will definitely return. Lovely experience!

Amazing! I had my birthday here and Chris and Rich are such fabulous restaurant owners I cannot say enough nice things. Food was 5 stars and it's always so fresh!

Hands down the best restaurant in chico for fine dining and unique food experiences. Come hungry the portions are sizable and delicious. I usually leave with leftovers. The party just keeps going.

Great food, great service, and a great time. Everything was timely and delicious. Definitely our new favorite spot in Chico.

We just finished dinner here. I have to say, this was one of my worst-ever experiences at a restaurant! It s 109 outside and inside this restaurant it's absolutely sweltering! Very little if any AC. This cramped little place offers few selections. I ordered my burger as medium-well and it came bloody red and barely cooked in the center so I couldn't eat it. Service was super slow, it took forever to get our food. I recommend going somewhere else, someplace with actual air conditioning and faster service and that serves food the way you order it!

The best restaurant in Chico. Maybe my favorite place to eat with my family. We have gone here for years and it's the best.