44 Best American Restaurants in Chico

“This place is great for a quiet romantic or social gathering. I usually go for the giant rib eye and have the soup of the day with a bourbon sour. The pomegranate tiramisu was a bit funky sure to a very interesting flavor and texture, but the other desserts were well made.“

“I love this place. Great food, great beer selection, and staff is amazing. They dont advertise as a German place or Bierhaus, but there's definitely a German influence. Currywurst isn't bad, potato salad is amazing, great burgers, sausage plates, and sandwiches. This is always one of my go-to spots in Chico.“

“Hands down, some of the absolute best food and cocktails in town. Christian’s menu + Franco’s mixology skills and humor make a long day at work easily forgotten. This is my Cheers with WAY better “bar food.” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Great place! Tasty spirits and very reasonable prices for how much booze you get. Yeah... if you want to party, come here. Seems like there's a popular venue in the same parking lot and they get a lot of their business. Really enjoyed the dark moonshine!“

“I recently had an incredible dining experience at this barbecue spot, and it exceeded every expectation. The moment I walked in, the atmosphere felt warm, inviting, and full of that authentic smokehouse charm that sets the tone for a great meal.

What truly elevated the visit was the exceptional service provided by Sierra. She delivered a level of hospitality that was both polished and genuinely caring. From offering thoughtful recommendations to anticipating what we needed without ever being intrusive, her attention to detail made the entire experience feel seamless. Sierra’s professionalism, upbeat attitude, and knowledge of the menu made a strong impression and added tremendous value to our visit.

The barbecue itself was outstanding—tender, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. Every plate showcased rich, smoky depth and quality you could taste in every bite. Paired with their delicious sides and generous portions, it was a memorable meal from start to finish.

Overall, this restaurant delivers top-tier barbecue with service to match. Sierra’s remarkable customer care made the experience truly exceptional. Highly recommended for anyone looking for excellent food and standout service.“

“Great food Great service Awesome atmosphere!!!“

“Cómida deliciosa y buen servicio“

“Nash's Restaurant Review I haven't been to Nash's in years, it was always a place where you could get a satisfying dish of food with a nice atmosphere. On this day, Nash's was hopping and busy with every table filled with happy customers. The wait was not long to be seated, once I received my menu with a 4 min wait my order was taken, in no time my plate arrived. My waitress Amy, was friendly and had a patient personality and excellent interpersonal skills, responded to all my questions about the breakfast menu. I ordered the half plate of Carnitas Benedict, that came with one poached egg on an English muffin with carnitas, avocado and dice tomatoes, all topped off with their delicious house verde sauce with a bit of cilantro, my choice of side was their hash browns, in my opinion "The Best Hash Browns In Chico" Nash's was just like I remember, really good food with a great staff. I highly recommend you stop in for a bite to eat and try the Carnitas Benedict Breakfast. I will definitely be visiting Nash's more often. All in all I'll give that visit a 5 Star Rating.“

“They have a section on their breakfast menu where you select one item from 3 of 4 boxes for seniors, alot of variety, good price, it includes coffee too. The veggie omelet, mushrooms, onions and peppers, it was delicious, ground round patty fine, pancakes so big and fluffy 😋, their sausage is excellent. Great service too.“

“The new owners saved this place for the community. They are heroes and they transformed it into exactly as it should be - The Cheese Steak Shop standard. Their quality is great, their fixings are perfect and their atmosphere is nice with their staff super friendly and helpful. No complaints. I always share my recommendation with friends.“

“I have to go to this place every week now. Ordering is easy, convenient, and you don't have to talk to anyone if you don't want to (huge win for quiet people). Despite the small space and limited menu, the food and drinks hold up to the quality you'd find at the main location. You may have already driven past this place a few times, and especially if you work on this side of town, you should try it out.“

“Pretty sure it’s busy when all the college students are not on break but it is an interesting place to check out if your passing through“

“If you are not intimately familiar with this place and a regular patient, then basically I don’t know what you are doing with your life. Carlos makes incredibly good food, the portions are solid, the drinks are delicious and not a rip off, the bartenders are nice and fun, it’s just a great place. That said, the new hours for the rest of the summer are killing me. I repeat, killing me.“

“We had an amazing breakfast. Everything was great. Definitely will be returning.“

“Fantastic food at this little Chico hole in the wall restaurant.“

“I rode my Schwinn Corvette Beach Cruiser Bicycle when my buddy: Izzy Taylor gave me, and he gave me my Ape Handle Bars for my bike. I brought my bike inside of Oasis Bar and Grill and I park my bike in the back & I having my glass of Coke and Basket French Fries 🍟 and Cheeseburger 🍔. I love Oasis Bar and Grill & I love my friends and my buddy too. they are good people. & good bartenders too.“

“Best of them all. My go to beer“

“Kind of sad when a business faith is dictated by reviews dating years and years ago. Kind of like herpes, if I may, they never seem to disappear, specially when said reviews are detrimental and no longer apply to the present.
Finally I went to this poorly rated establishment for their Taco Tuesday Special at $1.25 each.
I should add that previously someone brought to our place the Monday Special, Burger night, which at this day and age must admit was unbeatable and rather tasty. The kind of special that defies all odds. Also, previously as well had their Wednesday Chicken Wings Special. That one, sadly, a fiasco. Super dry wings, devoid of all appeal, but for the money the quantity was decent.
Anywho, Tackle Box simply rocks, and from the looks it distinguished itself as a truly unique scene. Staff reeked of good manners and friendly demeanor, which I must confess, truly appreciate. The shower singer in me wanted to get up on their stage and make a fool out of myself. The square footage truly mind altering, and the one question nagging me was: why the few and not so good comments? The bar alone is quite a sight!
Tacos: small but loaded, easy to devour but please no less than 6, or will wish it had been. Salsa, meats, sauce, not shabby at all. Staff, as happily mentioned, nice as can be. Restroom particularly clean and originally decorated. Heard Happy Hour beers run for $4 a piece? If so, it would take quite a few to tune ? up.
I thank the good man that drove us there. Karaoke Night Sundays? Buzzed enough I see no reason why I would not make a fool out of myself, God knows over the years I repeatedly have in good fun. Johnny Rivers “Poor Side of Town” seems about right. Tackle Box is an original, and from what I heard, the ownership which dates back and crew deserve plenty of recognition. 1 star 6 years ago, 10?
Hello? How about recently, after all, this is no simple predictable place. Music does rule. 4.5 Stars.“

“Last Friday, we came by to rent a storage unit and ended up staying for a late lunch at CJ's. What a hidden gem in north Chico! It's no frills counter service, with a large dining room, and open kitchen. I appreciate being able to see the clean kitchen & prep area with my own eyes. I ordered a grilled chicken salad - it was huge, overflowing with tons of fresh toppings. The staff was hustling through a rush, and yet they were all so attentive and nice. CJ's is a Pepsi establishment, which makes my Diet Coke loving heart a little sad... but the food more than makes up for it. Now I need to time my storage unit runs around lunch hour so I can work my way through the menu! A burger will be next :)“

“Always great food, friendly service and of course great beer!“

“Had the salmon and it was cooked to perfection! Kids had cheeseburgers kids meal and were happy. wife loved the pancakes. hash browns needed more butter and cooked golden brown besides that looked really nice! I love their mixed drinks too!“

“Love this place. Can't miss it whenever my son comes back to Chico.“

“Super dog friendly! I love taking client dogs on the patio😍“

“Not too busy on a Saturday morning. Was promptly greeted and seated by manager. Great service from all employees, food was fantastic, and overall price was great.
Skillets and omelets are the go to. Steak and carnival hit the spot.“

“this place is totally amazing have to check it out delicious“

“One of the places that truly defines Chico for me. Excellent staff, great drinks, solid tap selection, and the best fish tacos in the world!!“

“Erika was the best waitress for our birthday brunch this morning!“

“I loved it! 🥰 —————-//////////////“

“Best of them all. My go to beer“

“I like their style and commitment to good comfort food. A great spot to enjoy breakfast, hearty or otherwise!“

“Everything. It’s perfect. The redwood sandwich co. That’s what’s on my mind Facebook. There’s a few places in town I will always visit. If you haven’t been here yet, you’re not trying hard enough. You’re hungry, you need a sandwich that feels like a sandwich. You don’t want one of those wimpy limp sandwiches that you find for $5. You know the ones, with the iceberg lettuce and the bread that tastes like nothing. You want a MANS SANDWICH. You’re not walking around on your twinkly toes. You might wear a tutu, but that doesn’t define your food desire. That’s right. You want mouth feel. You want to put it in your mouth and not talk for at least 10 minutes. You want food that makes everything stop and take pause. You’re grown, but this sandwich makes your hands look like a child. You’re ready to eat. And eat you shall. That tri tip sandwich is dripping with goodness. It’s a feast between two slices of bread. The thanksgiving sandwich makes you wish you spent your holiday here. Pair that with their soups that don’t quit, or their Mac and cheese that stops the world, you’re in food coma and all you’ve done is smell it. If you’re lucky, you’ll make it there when they have a pork belly special. It will turn you. You won’t know what hit you. But you’ll spend the month dreaming about that sandwich. You think you took a nap, but really, you closed your eyes to re live the feel of that sandwich in your hands, and no one had to know that you woke up eating your pillow. It’s ok, your secret is safe with me. Treat yourself. You deserve this.“

“bacon Chicken quesadilla y demás productos comestibles y bebibles“

“Great place for brunch but pretty expensive. Hash browns are $6 and don’t come with your order. The biscuits and gravy are the best we’ve ever had. The bread was amazing. Fantastic food“

“1. I loved their veggie sandwich. I love that they don't melt the dang cheese in that focaccia bread sandwich. Melting that cheese reduces a sandwich to just cheese flavors. This one was great without melted cheese.
2. They could have asked for style of grilling on burger patty. But even medium was good and tasty burger.
3. Their regular fries were great. Thin and crunchy.
4. They also have nice patio.
5. They have board games too.
6. Service overall was on time and cheerful 👍“

“Perfect patio time. Corn hole, completely locked and secure for littles to walk around (and, littles menu). Great music.“

“everything was excellent & the service was great as well. I love the atmosphere“

“Dinner was amazing. We had the rib eye, salmon and halibut. All were delicious. The brussel sprouts are a must for appetizers. We celebrated my daughter 21st birthday and they gave her a dessert. She choose the crème Brule which was so good! Great service and a beautiful setting.“

“We were promptly greeted and seated. The host took our drink orders. Are food was delivered in a timely manner. The service was fantastic and she was very attentive to our needs i.e. ketchup, ranch, straws for drinks.

Vegetarian options: You can order any omelette without meat. I did not see tofu or turkey burgers on the menu.

Dietary restrictions: You can order any dish without added salt. You can piece together your own breakfast to make it anyway your diet requires.

Kid-friendliness: They offer crayons and a coloring page for kids to draw on. They also offer a kids menu.“

“Usually when I go to Denny's it's always good service and always good foods always good atmosphere everything is as you'd expect.. It ain't as cheap as when I was a kid or even ten years ago, but for feeling like i'm at home with some good food its more than worth the extra price.“

“Excellent burgers and shakes! Plenty of items on the menu to please the whole family. The shake options are vast and really good (probably the best around). It's a bit pricey but worth it, imo. The employees are nice and the dining area is clean.“

“I'm from the Central Valley and today was the first time I got to Try Logan's Roadhouse. Our Server today was ASHLEY and she was awesome. Great customer service. Will definitely go back when passing through Chico.“

“I absolutely Love the Chico Black Bear! Small town vibes with the amazing staff! I always get Linda as my waitress and she is absolutely the BEST! The hostess forgot her name is also so amazing! This Black Bear is what movies are made of!!! Food always fantastic“

“This is a new place that just opened. Drive by a couple time and haven't tired it out. When my son brought half of a Santa Barbara char home because he was saving it for dinner, I end up eating it because it was packed with avocado and I just had to try it. OMG, it was amazed. My original plan was to take only one bite but, instead I took 4. Don't worry I still left 2 1/2 bite for him..Lmao My husband took me there that same week because of how much I was praising. We went there once by ourself and went again the second time the following week for my 3 son go away college gathering. But will definitely will go again. Theirs alot of burgers you can choose from and also comes in families meals deals. I loved the unlimited pickled peppers. The burgers are fat and juicy and it make you think that you got it from a expensive restaurant. Fries are a good amount and they are fresh. Place is clean and has a good view.“

“we came in for lunch today 2/15 with 2 young kids. there happened to be a man who was being unruly, loud. Behavior that was questionable and the staff handled the situation extremely professional and with lots of patience. They apologized to everyone around him which was not needed, at any rate thank you to those who were working and defused a situation that was scary for the kids. we will be back.“