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Sacramento Valley

Restaurants in Sacramento Valley

  1. A

    Cafe Bernardo

    This is a Midtown favorite serving all meals. Stop by for strong coffee or have a full-on meal with pasta, a grilled skirt steak and wine. There's an outdoor seating area and an adjacent martini bar that's popular around happy hour.

    reviewed

  2. Delta of Venus Coffeehouse & Pub

    This groovy converted Craftsman bungalow has a very social and shaded front patio. The chalkboard menu has breakfast items, salads, soups and sandwiches, including some vegetarian and vegan options. At dinner time you can order jerk-seasoned Caribbean dishes and wash it down with a beer or wine.

    reviewed

  3. B

    Moxie

    Moxie is darkly lit and romantic, and the service is cordial and down-to-earth. The menu applies Californian attitudes to American standards and seafood specialties, with some fusion cross-breeding. Great crab pot stickers and mashed potatoes.

    reviewed

  4. C

    Sierra Nevada Taproom & Restaurant

    At the Sierra Nevada Brewery, this place is a genuine Chico destination. It has better than average pub food; fresh, superb ales; and lagers on tap, some not available anywhere else. The apple-malt pork loin is a standout.

    reviewed

  5. Andy Nguyen's

    The best vegetarian fare in all of California might be at this tranquil Buddhist Thai diner. Try the steaming curries and artful fake meat dishes (the 'chicken' leg has a little wooden bone).

    reviewed

  6. D

    Red Tavern

    Just north of downtown is the swanky Red Tavern, one of Chico's more sophisticated places. The kitchen draws discriminatingly from Europe and (occasionally) Asia, leading to delicious meat, fish and pasta dishes.

    reviewed

  7. Osaka Sushi

    Here you'll find sushi to rival San Francisco's best, plus excellent sashimi, tempura and teriyaki dinners. It also has a floating sushi bar, where you serve yourself from colored plates going around on boats.

    reviewed

  8. Redrum

    Formerly known as Murder Burger, Redrum is popular with students and travelers alike for its fresh, made-to-order beef, turkey and ostrich burgers, thick espresso shakes and excellent curly fries.

    reviewed

  9. E

    Big Al's Drive-In

    If you're staying out on The Esplanade, this classic greasepit will come in handy. It's primarily a takeout burger and hot dog stand where tasty, if unhealthy, food is sold at retro prices.

    reviewed

  10. F

    Paragary's Bar & Oven

    Randy Paragary's stylish Mediterranean eatery is well loved for its wood-fired pizzas, hand-cut pastas, great wine list and quality meat and fish dishes.

    reviewed

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  12. G

    Tacos de Acapulco

    Your best bulk-up budget option is this taquería (taco joint) serving huge burritos. The food's good and plenty popular with students.

    reviewed

  13. Palomino Room

    Downtown, the dark and moody Palomino Room, on the site of the historic Tremont Hotel, has tasty steaks and burgers and a cool cowboy ambience.

    reviewed

  14. CL & Harry's

    A classy sort of place with a rustic, exposed brick dining room, CL & Harry's sizzles up steaks and chops and other American fare.

    reviewed

  15. H

    Broadway Heights

    Upstairs overlooking a busy corner, Broadway Heights puts inexpensive pizzas, focaccia sandwiches and Cal-Med entrees on the table.

    reviewed

  16. Mishka's Café

    Laptopping students and chatty town folk gather at this busy roastery for fair-trade coffees and pastries. It's wi-fi equipped.

    reviewed

  17. Raging Fork Riverfront Grille

    Just south of Antelope Blvd and one block east of Main St, it has a beautiful dining room, bar and deck overlooking the river.

    reviewed

  18. Mulvaney's B & L

    The class place in town; an expert French-touched menu changes every day.

    reviewed

  19. I

    Shubert's Ice Cream & Candy

    This is a beloved Chico landmark; they've made delicious homemade ice cream and chocolates for more than 60 years.

    reviewed

  20. J

    Upper Crust

    For coffee and excellent baked goods check out this place, which also serves lunch Monday to Saturday.

    reviewed

  21. Hal's Eat 'Em Up

    If the heat is raging, grab a root-beer float from Hal's, a drive-in just south of downtown.

    reviewed

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  23. Green Barn

    This is a long-established family restaurant serving American fare for lunch and dinner.

    reviewed

  24. K

    Rubicon

    For award-winning IPAs and decent pub grub.

    reviewed