Red Tavern

1250 Esplanade, Chico
(530) 894-3463

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Seema Sharma

Very cute spot, love the outdoor seating!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Scott Fitch

Thank you, guys, for the services. It is appreciated.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Salmon with Asparagus, Mushroom Pasta, Mozzarella Bufala with Peaches, Sorbet, Octopus Salad, 10 0unce Steak

Shawn Savage

Came in with a small group on a Sunday night. Restaurant wasn't even half full. server took about ten mins to greet the table. Had the personality of a wet brick. Disappeared for 20mins after taking drink orders. A beer. Two sodas. Two cocktails. 20ish mins to arrive.

Took another 25-30 mins for two apps to come out. And holy jebus was it disappointing. The octopus was so undercooked it was unchewable. It shouldn't even be on the menu if it's cooked that poorly.

Speaking of food, what's going on with this menu? The food pairings... Just don't make sense.

The pork chop was cooked well but probably the most lackluster sides I've ever had with a chop. And also, whoever butchered that piece did a very sub par job. Would have been better if, you guessed it, it didn't take another 30 mins to come out after the apps were finished

The cocktail menu lacks any originality at all and simply lists a few classics on there.

I thought this was supposed to be one of the nicer places in Chico...

Won't be returning until it gets some new management/staff or some more help in the kitchen

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 1

Sherry Butler

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.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sorbet, Warm Btead and Butter

Andrew Slankard

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.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Warm Btead and Butter, 10 0unce Steak, Grilled Prime New York Au Poivre

Greg Reid

Great food especially for Chico. Definitely a high end feel. Great flavors. Meatloaf and chicken and hamburger were all delicious.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Meat Loaf, Warm Btead and Butter

Ryan Adams

It's a nice place I'd recommend making reservations. About $65/ person with drinks.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Erik Owens

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.

Parking: In back off the alley. Back door sticks

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

J

Amazing food!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

J Hidalgo

Very good food the

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Teri Nichols

Everything was good food was excellent. Very happy with the experience.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Grilled Lamb Chops

Darryl Ann Fallon

I have a registered service dog & was given so much crap about bringing her through the restaurant to the back patio, I will never go back. They need to learn the law. Ignorant employees.

Tyler Gates

Took my boyfriend here for his birthday dinner, and it did not disappoint! I arranged for some chocolates and a card that I bought to be left at our reserved table, which made the evening super romantic. The food is easily some of the best in all of Chico! I had the Filet Mignon Bordelaise, and he had the Coq Au

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jeff Waldschmidt

Dinner was exquisite. We had a variety of appetizers that were all excellent, and my New York Strip was fantastic. Service was top-notch.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Warm Btead and Butter, 10 0unce Steak

Jeneen Thacker

Went on New Year’s Eve great meal and service. Everything was perfect!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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