We reserved a window view table and the blinds were closed.... They said they couldn't open them because they were broken. Big disappointment given it was Thanksgiving dinner. The server didn't know anything about the wine. Food was decent.... But I'm fairly sure the sauce for the crab cakes was Thousand Island dressing. The cakes were great though. My family liked their food.
Shirley
My first experience at dining at the Safire was absolutely amazing! This second experience was rather disappointing, however. We took some guests with us the second time and was a little embarrassed as we touted your food so highly. The service was excellent and it will get us to return. The ambience was wonderful as well. The food was somewhat disappointing. The steaks were warm like it rested much too long. The chili bowl was cold and needed reheating. The fried calamari was rather disapponitng. The coating was pasty and flavorless. The croutons on the dinner salad were simply awful....left over foccacia bread....no bueno! We're not giving up on the restaurant, however. Just fix these problems in the kitchen. Your server staff is fantastic and very attentive and personable. One can tell they want their diners to have the best experience at the restaurant. Don't disappoint us kitchen staff!
Star
We ate dinner at Safire prior to the Lucas Nelson concert. We booked 5:30 to ensure we had plenty of time to have a relaxing, lovely dinner at Safire. Instead we got a dinner where it took 45 minutes to get a drink and the waiter said, if you want to get out of here in time, have the prime rib cause it is already cooked. I got it and it was luke warm and really chewy. Husband got surf and turf pasta and it was good. We ended up running out of the restaurant in order to get the concert. They need to staff up everywhere in the restaurant on concert nights. Very disappointed cause it was a special outing for us. Lots of frustrated customers that night.
Monica ODonnell
We had a party of 6 celebrating my daughter's 40th birthday....all I can say is fantastic! All the way around!!! from service to food to atmosphere . I had the best prime rib and garlic mash potatoes everrrrr....the only thing I would suggest....we didn't have a reservation but we were there for an early dinner 4:30...nobody there...my brother who is handicapped With a cane and wobbly had to walk down 2 sets of stairs (6 each)...6ft 4..275.lbs....ramp maybe? ....maybe should have sat us on the first level in dining room..anyways still a lovely dinner and thank you
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Susan
The staff was incredibly attentive. The food was amazing. Our water glasses were never empty until we told them we didn't need anymore. They were very accommodating and it was wonderful. We just ordered entrees from the chef's menu so we didn't have steak. Oddly enough, but the pork chop and chicken alfredo were amazing! Bottom line it was great service and great food. A little expensive but understandable for the the ambience and food they serve.
Stephanie
Server was great! Super knowledgeable and informative. Didn't feel rushed at all, checked in on us periodically but not excessively. Food was outstanding! Price was a little high, definitely Bay Area pricing, which seemed a little much for Oroville. Open table didn't show any availability before 6:30 and we typically like to eat a little earlier, place was empty when we arrived at 6:15, so definitely could have come earlier. Was a little busier by the time we left around 7:30. Great selections, will definitely return.
Francis
Safire staff was extremely accommodating and welcoming. The service was excellent and food was amazing. Safire is above and beyond the best formal and fine dining in Butte County.
matt
Have been to prior gold country steakhouse and safire about 8 times. The food has been consistently delicious, professionally spiced, well portioned, and presented with pleasing symmetry. Wife's alcoholic drinks were well proportioned. The blackened shrimp appetizer was an example of some creative cuisine that is rare around here. It's a joy to be able to eat and converse for 2 hours without suffering hearing loss from the oenophilec screaming, blessing many other chico acoustically challenged restaurants. You can actually chat here to your heart's content. Never any pressure by the wait staff to shove off. Servers, assistants, hosts all welcoming, efficient and helpful with ordering what's really good. Our waiter suggested pork loin with a sauce that was savory and sweet, reminiscent of hoi sin sauce. All in all, another lovely eating experience at safire.
Alexander
The food and service was great, altho the sun blind kinda made the window seating pointless and kinda ruined the ambience a bit, the food is a tad overpriced imo for most of the menu but still worth trying once atleast.
Pasquale DeCollibus (Garage Door Service Pro)
The kitchen fryer's oil should be changed at least once a week. Based on the dark, burnt look and taste of the butterfly shrimp I had the displeasure of eating twice in one month, I would bet that fryer oil is at least one month old. Not good. Also had a salmon dish there and sent it back because it was warm but raw. Same with the second try, I came back about 10% better but not cooked as requested. I have had the Fila mignon a couple of times in the past and that was spot on. I don't know what's going on in the kitchen but the management needs to correct these flaws. Even the patrons leaving after eating there advised me that the food was terrible as I was entering Safire Lounge.
We really enjoyed our Dinner...I had the Cedar wrapped Salmon . The presentation was amazing and so good. My husband had Trii Tip and Shrimp pasta again presented beautifully.We shared the Clam Chowder so delicious. We had a Wonderful Meal.Waitress was Amazingly attentive just perfect.
Mi Mi
First two table preferred were filthy. Black plates on table were dirty table clothes weren't pressed, and when seated the floor needed to be vacuumed. The host kept talking about husband and his surgery when I with most of the guest were coming and going. I thought that was very unprofessional. My food had no salt.I ordered pasta. The New York strip was good. Calamari tender but full of grease at bottom and breading was breaking away. I returned pasta and dessert menu was not even offered. Owen was the server his look worked for place but other than that horrible service. Ended up at Game Tyme with pastrami sandwich which was excellent and Evangelina had the best service every time. Service always superb!!!!!!
Melvin
We arrived early for our reservation, but we're seated right away. The service excellent, our server was great had a good sense of humor. Ever staff member made sure that we had everything. The food was presented nicely and was hot when arrived at our table, the flavor was prefect. Steaks were as ordered, with juices. I will certainly come back, to try some of the other item on the menu that sounded delicious. Great job Safire.
LiZA S
My first time at Saffire, I figured I'm taking a big chance ordering calamari appetizer in a small inland rural town. What a surprise to admit that these were some of the best calamari I've ever had. I prefer rings and tentacles over steaks, and these small rings and large tentacles were tender beyond compare. The tempura was delicate and crumbly. It was absolutely delicious. I sat at the bar where the bartender, Owen, was attentive without being intrusive and helpful in answering any questions I had. The menu surprised me when I opened it. It lit up, making reading it super easy. I actually returned yesterday evening to enjoy another calamari appetizer. I hear their crab cakes are divine also. The hours are odd, closed Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, but good to know. I also enjoyed the Beet Salad, which was one of their specials yesterday.
Terri
Beautiful restaurant with great food. Servers are kind and diligent in ensuring that diners have the best experience they can. I was very happy to see the Early Dining options available, it is a great bargain and the meals available all sounded absolutely delicious.
We reserved a window view table and the blinds were closed.... They said they couldn't open them because they were broken. Big disappointment given it was Thanksgiving dinner. The server didn't know anything about the wine. Food was decent.... But I'm fairly sure the sauce for the crab cakes was Thousand Island dressing. The cakes were great though. My family liked their food.
My first experience at dining at the Safire was absolutely amazing! This second experience was rather disappointing, however. We took some guests with us the second time and was a little embarrassed as we touted your food so highly. The service was excellent and it will get us to return. The ambience was wonderful as well. The food was somewhat disappointing. The steaks were warm like it rested much too long. The chili bowl was cold and needed reheating. The fried calamari was rather disapponitng. The coating was pasty and flavorless. The croutons on the dinner salad were simply awful....left over foccacia bread....no bueno! We're not giving up on the restaurant, however. Just fix these problems in the kitchen. Your server staff is fantastic and very attentive and personable. One can tell they want their diners to have the best experience at the restaurant. Don't disappoint us kitchen staff!
We ate dinner at Safire prior to the Lucas Nelson concert. We booked 5:30 to ensure we had plenty of time to have a relaxing, lovely dinner at Safire. Instead we got a dinner where it took 45 minutes to get a drink and the waiter said, if you want to get out of here in time, have the prime rib cause it is already cooked. I got it and it was luke warm and really chewy. Husband got surf and turf pasta and it was good. We ended up running out of the restaurant in order to get the concert. They need to staff up everywhere in the restaurant on concert nights. Very disappointed cause it was a special outing for us. Lots of frustrated customers that night.
We had a party of 6 celebrating my daughter's 40th birthday....all I can say is fantastic! All the way around!!! from service to food to atmosphere . I had the best prime rib and garlic mash potatoes everrrrr....the only thing I would suggest....we didn't have a reservation but we were there for an early dinner 4:30...nobody there...my brother who is handicapped With a cane and wobbly had to walk down 2 sets of stairs (6 each)...6ft 4..275.lbs....ramp maybe? ....maybe should have sat us on the first level in dining room..anyways still a lovely dinner and thank you
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The staff was incredibly attentive. The food was amazing. Our water glasses were never empty until we told them we didn't need anymore. They were very accommodating and it was wonderful. We just ordered entrees from the chef's menu so we didn't have steak. Oddly enough, but the pork chop and chicken alfredo were amazing! Bottom line it was great service and great food. A little expensive but understandable for the the ambience and food they serve.
Server was great! Super knowledgeable and informative. Didn't feel rushed at all, checked in on us periodically but not excessively. Food was outstanding! Price was a little high, definitely Bay Area pricing, which seemed a little much for Oroville. Open table didn't show any availability before 6:30 and we typically like to eat a little earlier, place was empty when we arrived at 6:15, so definitely could have come earlier. Was a little busier by the time we left around 7:30. Great selections, will definitely return.
Safire staff was extremely accommodating and welcoming. The service was excellent and food was amazing. Safire is above and beyond the best formal and fine dining in Butte County.
Have been to prior gold country steakhouse and safire about 8 times. The food has been consistently delicious, professionally spiced, well portioned, and presented with pleasing symmetry. Wife's alcoholic drinks were well proportioned. The blackened shrimp appetizer was an example of some creative cuisine that is rare around here. It's a joy to be able to eat and converse for 2 hours without suffering hearing loss from the oenophilec screaming, blessing many other chico acoustically challenged restaurants. You can actually chat here to your heart's content. Never any pressure by the wait staff to shove off. Servers, assistants, hosts all welcoming, efficient and helpful with ordering what's really good. Our waiter suggested pork loin with a sauce that was savory and sweet, reminiscent of hoi sin sauce. All in all, another lovely eating experience at safire.
The food and service was great, altho the sun blind kinda made the window seating pointless and kinda ruined the ambience a bit, the food is a tad overpriced imo for most of the menu but still worth trying once atleast.
The kitchen fryer's oil should be changed at least once a week.
Based on the dark, burnt look and taste of the butterfly shrimp I had the displeasure of eating twice in one month, I would bet that fryer oil is at least one month old. Not good.
Also had a salmon dish there and sent it back because it was warm but raw. Same with the second try, I came back about 10% better but not cooked as requested. I have had the Fila mignon a couple of times in the past and that was spot on. I don't know what's going on in the kitchen but the management needs to correct these flaws. Even the patrons leaving after eating there advised me that the food was terrible as I was entering Safire Lounge.
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We really enjoyed our Dinner...I had the Cedar wrapped Salmon . The presentation was amazing and so good. My husband had Trii Tip and Shrimp pasta again presented beautifully.We shared the Clam Chowder so delicious. We had a Wonderful Meal.Waitress was Amazingly attentive just perfect.
First two table preferred were filthy. Black plates on table were dirty table clothes weren't pressed, and when seated the floor needed to be vacuumed. The host kept talking about husband and his surgery when I with most of the guest were coming and going. I thought that was very unprofessional. My food had no salt.I ordered pasta. The New York strip was good. Calamari tender but full of grease at bottom and breading was breaking away. I returned pasta and dessert menu was not even offered. Owen was the server his look worked for place but other than that horrible service. Ended up at Game Tyme with pastrami sandwich which was excellent and Evangelina had the best service every time. Service always superb!!!!!!
We arrived early for our reservation, but we're seated right away. The service excellent, our server was great had a good sense of humor. Ever staff member made sure that we had everything. The food was presented nicely and was hot when arrived at our table, the flavor was prefect. Steaks were as ordered, with juices. I will certainly come back, to try some of the other item on the menu that sounded delicious. Great job Safire.
My first time at Saffire, I figured I'm taking a big chance ordering calamari appetizer in a small inland rural town. What a surprise to admit that these were some of the best calamari I've ever had. I prefer rings and tentacles over steaks, and these small rings and large tentacles were tender beyond compare. The tempura was delicate and crumbly. It was absolutely delicious. I sat at the bar where the bartender, Owen, was attentive without being intrusive and helpful in answering any questions I had. The menu surprised me when I opened it. It lit up, making reading it super easy. I actually returned yesterday evening to enjoy another calamari appetizer. I hear their crab cakes are
divine also. The hours are odd, closed Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, but good to know. I also enjoyed the Beet Salad, which was one of their specials yesterday.
Beautiful restaurant with great food. Servers are kind and diligent in ensuring that diners have the best experience they can. I was very happy to see the Early Dining options available, it is a great bargain and the meals available all sounded absolutely delicious.
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