Big Mommas Number 1 BBQ

Visited July 14 2026. While in Gridley I really wanted a small vanilla shake for the ride because…read moreit was so DANG hot! They have been a local staple for a long time according to one of the locals. The milkshake was delicious and kind of thick. I started slurping on it right away to cool down! This is a place that you go up to the window and order. They have some outside seating in the front ( uncovered) and in the back they have some old picnic tables that are covered. I would suggest they upgrade their picnic benches and refresh their old sign on the road. Other than that We left satisfied! This place is suppose to be very busy during the hot months! Btw..they are currently paving that stretch of road so drive carefully!

Let me start with this place is great food and has been in Gridley for a long time. I haven't been…read morethere in some time. I drove by the other day and stopped in. Sooooo goood! I will say to the owners, for a business next to the HWY the place looks drab. My suggestion would to pressure wash the outside and maybe pull the dead flowers out. Thanks for all the good food and memories.

Menu

Onion rings, fries, hamburger, milk shake

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Jenn's Cafe

4.1(188 reviews)

10.7 mi

Visited March 19 2026. See video and pics…read more I got here late to meet my girlfriend ( road construction). I just had a piece of toast as she was finishing her breakfast. DARN! We are heading out to the Dam to check it out! Cute inside with a farmhouse vibe. Doggies allow outside on their patio dining. Ps. No receipt because I didn't pay for a meal.

Wow! I lived in Texas many moons ago, and the only thing I…read moreactually miss, was all the delicious chicken fried steak there. There was just something about it in Texas, pretty much everywhere I went, and! I had yet to find some place that made it right after decades of living elsewhere. BUT...thanks to Yelp, I found Jenn's and I couldn't believe how perfect everything was!!! Incredible service, perfect chicken fried steak, perfect egg and perfect hash browns. WOW!! TEN STARS!!!

Counter seating

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The Cow Cafe and Grill

3.8(55 reviews)

9.9 mi

I grabbed a Denver Scramble & Potatoes on my way to work this morning. Super Good. The potatoes…read morewith peppers & onions are to the best around. The serving is big enough for me to have for 2 -3 days breakfast. (i had weightloss surgery) Thank you

awesome "good morning" / "old school" diner food; I went with chicken fried steak, eggs over…read moremedium, and biscuit & gravy instead of toast and potatoes... what can I say? HOLY UNDERWEAR! my order came out on TWO plates, that is never a bad sign. very big portions, all the flavors were rich and savory, the country gravy was on point (no one's is as good as mom's, but this gravy was great for a diner)... lovely service from Brenda, she's a pro, and to top it all off? she filled my hydro bottle with Diet Pepsi for the road. God Bless "The Cow" and God Bless Oroville... just one more lil' gem of a spot to try if you want a traditional American breakfast!

Entry

Chicken and mashed potatoes.

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Seafood platter - cornmeal fish strips were tender, golden shrimps were the best! Loved the fries too, very tasty (12/2023)

Farwood Bar and Grill

4.4(522 reviews)

34.6 mi

We did not have a reservation on a Friday night but were able to be seated quickly. We just love…read moreyour FarWood restaurant and always look forward to returning. We recommend FarWood to our family and friends. It's a great meeting place. The staff are so amazing.

Visited July 9 2026. See my receipt as always as proof!…read more I have been wanting to go here as one of 2 places ( The Hive) that My girlfriend recommended. First time in Orland. Its a casual yet classy place for lunch and dinner. They have a shaded patio in front as well ( dog friendly). I love smaller towns! Relatively no traffic or crime! My boyfriend and I ordered off the lunch specials menu. He ordered the smash burger and chose macaroni salad. I ordered the grilled shrimp on a skewer with brown rice and spicy coleslaw. We always try each other's food! The smash burger was juicy and the macaroni salad was good! My shrimp had a nice grill on it and the coleslaw was delicious. The brown rice was alittle dry for my taste buds. It has a full bar with tvs to watch sports. There is quieter seating on the other side of the bar area. Overall it was a good experience! Great menu with plenty of speciality cocktails along with some craft beers! Staff is professional!

Farwood's carved oak bar. It's an antique! Crafted in England and first used in San Francisco, it made it's way to Orland in 1916.

Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower

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Negroni Cocktails

Duke's Diner

4.4(244 reviews)

23.6 mi

stopped here for lunch before a concert yesterday. and i'm so glad i did…read more their food was soooo good! the employees were so extremely nice! definitely highly recommend this diner if you're in the area. we got a club sandwich with tots and pigs in a blanket. and oh my god. their tots were THEE best tots i've ever had.

Food and service at Dukes is always outstanding. A little fat on french dip but no other complaintsread more

Cup of their award winning chili

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Veggie Breakfast Burrito

Union

4.0(202 reviews)

10.9 mi

Visited August 29 2026. See my receipt as always…read more I haven't been here in almost a year and was craving their Ahi Tuna! It's classy yet casual. Inside and outside seating. DOGGY friendly! Full bar Inside and outside. I ordered the Ahi Tuna and it was fresh and delicious! Love the coleslaw on the bottom of the tuna. They go overboard with way too many won ton chips..more tuna and less won ton chips! Always a great dish! Okay..now the cheeseburger. I also ordered the garlic fries. When I got the cheeseburger I noticed the bottom of the patty was almost burnt. I have never had a bad experience here! The manager came by (kevin) and I showed him the burger. I usually never complain but this time I spoke up! The manager made me a new burger that was cooked just right! I had a bite and it was really good! Now all is well again! I had food left over and was appreciative that he made the burger right! This is a great place to eat and one overcooked burger for the first time is not going to keep me away!

I stopped here for lunch during a visit to Oroville and was really impressed. The restaurant is…read morevery clean, welcoming, and has a relaxed atmosphere. We sat outside on the patio, which was lovely, and the staff were friendly and attentive without hovering. I ordered the Jam Session sandwich and I'm still thinking about it. It had roasted turkey with cream cheese and this incredible cranberry bacon jam that completely made the sandwich. The flavors worked so well together and everything tasted fresh and made to order. The fries on the side were hot, crispy, and really good too. Honestly, this place felt like something that could have been dropped right into Palo Alto or Santa Clara, CA. The look and overall vibe reminded me of a Silicon Valley café, but the prices were much more reasonable than what you'd expect for that kind of setting. Definitely a great spot in Oroville and I would absolutely go back (especially for that sandwich).

Bar View

Mac and Cheese bites...yes, please!

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Bullet Rye Old Fashioned

Jake's Burgers & More

3.9(250 reviews)

10.5 mi

Very good burgers at Jake's very good prices also and super friendly folks. The food is excellent…read more I'm new to this area so I have trying many places here in Orville in Bigfoot eat is what the top two I would say in food quality and service. Very nice place. I highly recommend recommended.

Visited November 30th..see my receipt as always…read more This place is located in Oroville. It is next to Bigfoot Eats in a very small shopping center. They open at 8am and I was the first one to order. I ordered the Country skillet breakfast ( 2 scrambled eggs with hash browns and bacon over biscuits and gravy). I had the gravy on the side. I was surprised that the bacon were just small little pieces with what looked like tater tots. You pick up the food at the counter and seat yourself. The eggs were cool to the touch. Biscuits were pretty good. The gravy made it better! Not what I was expecting but still ok. I only had a few bites and brought it back to my friends place. He enjoyed it ALOT more than I did! Manuel was friendly and helpful but the lady was was not very welcoming (Putting that nicely! ) It's retro inside and also serves beer and sodas along with coffee and other items. I think they are known for their burgers more so then their breakfast menu. I don't live in this area so this is not a place I will revisit.

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Roc & Sol Diner

4.4(541 reviews)

59.4 mi•Downtown

Great food and service. Always find parking. Value is a +. Who can resist a cocktail at breakfast.read more

We're from Lodi and were only in Sacramento for a doctor's appointment, but ROC & SOL Diner just…read moregave us a reason to stop here every single time we're in the area. Probably some of the best hash browns I've ever had. I ordered the steak and eggs, and even for your average American breakfast steak, this thing was DELICIOUS. It didn't taste frozen or cheap it tasted fresh, was cooked perfectly, and was just pure deliciousness. Raul was our server and was awesome. Super attentive, friendly, and made sure we were taken care of the entire time. Somebody needs to give Raul a raise and while you're at it, give the chef one too because whoever is back there cooking clearly knows what the hell they're doing. Excuse the picture I got way too excited and started destroying the food before I remembered I wanted to leave a review. Halfway through breakfast I thought, "Damn, I should probably take a picture of this." I'll do better next time, because there WILL definitely be a next time. Highly recommend ROC & SOL Diner. Phenomenal food, great service, and absolutely worth the stop.

Late night eats is a vibe with DJ!

Pappardelle Pasta Bolognese

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Fried chicken

Nancy's Elkhorn Family Lodge

4.8(29 reviews)

46.0 mi

The food was excellent and plentiful. The staff is attentive and pleasant. The cool country charm…read moreis always refreshing. Took a ride up to the Elkhorn this morning for breakfast and have never been disappointed. Clean and friendly

I love stopping at this restaurant when I'm at the ranch. It has friendly people working there…read more You're stepping into an old saloon. Ice cold beers. Put your dollar bills on the wall and enjoy the wildlife. It has two pool tables. I do enjoy the food too. The new cook is great. Your hearty dinner order comes with soup, a salad bar, your main and side, corn bread or biscuit and then dessert! Go hungry! They have a separate diner counter service. I gave them 5 stars because it is what is, which is a step in time, solid food and friendly staff and guests. Looking forward to returning! Cheers!

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Donna H.

24

2

0

8 years ago

It's legit. Great smoke taste. Ribs are incredible and the chicken is smoked to perfection. The Hot Link was a little too spicy for my taste but you could tell it was prepared with care. Cornbread is reminiscent of something from the south. Prices are fair for the portions you get. There is no garnish on the plates, so presentation wasn't very colorful but the taste completely made up for it. My dish had a sample of all their meats. Everything was smothered in BBQ sauce. The sauce is good, but next time I'll ask for the sauce on the side because I wanted to taste the meat. Overall, we'll be back for sure!! If you eat in, expect a hometown feel with a friendly staff. I'm really excited about have a hometown restaurant like this one in our little town!! read more

Nikka S.

0

1

7 years ago

Found a hole in the wall ribs joint in the Biggs area Our server Melvin was awesome! Went out of his way to customize the combo we wanted and even threw in a extra rib no charge! And the food is on point. Meat falls off the bone effortlessly and the flavor soaks through to the bone. The catfish batter was fried crispy and full of flavor with the meat juicy inside. Will definitely come back whenever we pass through. Definitely the Number 1 BBQ out here read more

Ian L.

23

2

1

7 years ago

Been driving by this place for months but finally got a chance to stop by and I'm glad i did. Service was great even though the owner was short staffed. Melvin treats his customers like family. He also puts alot of love in his cooking and you can taste it. If you go, try the pulled pork sandwich and the hot link sandwich. Bring your appetite because the portions are above average. It was a pleasure meeting Melvin and I will definitely be going back! read more

Taylor A.

0

9

3

8 years ago

Always get their pulled pork and potato salad and it's delicious! The service is really good and the owner is very nice and can always make someone smile! Their bbq is definitely worth it! Also their portions are pretty big so bring your appetite! read more

Brian M.

0

3

0

8 years ago

This is a must try, all homemade! Family owned and the food awesome. Off the beaten path in the heart of rice country. Small town business support it! Perfect smoke and sauce balance with meats, great portions and good pricing! read more

Patrick B.

0

2

0

7 years ago

This is more of a warning than a compliment the sauce and unique blend of tantalizing seasoning with the selection are addictive so buy seconds...and you'll be back!!! Enjoy read more

Susan S.

0

2

0

8 years ago

Came in for a bite to eat. The food was delicious and also met an esteemed member of our Senate to boot! Will definitely be back! Excellent chocolate shakes too read more

Lisa S.

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1

0

8 years ago

The staff was very friendly and welcoming from the moment we pulled up! The food was hot, fresh, and delicious!! We will definitely be going back! read more

Steven S.

1

0

7 years ago

Awesome ribs and service! The place is close and the owners were extremely nice! All the food came out hot and fresh!

Melvin S.

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2

37

2 years ago

Beautiful food and excellent service Thank you for sharing and contribution to the community read more

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