Never Made It Inside - Poor Wait Time Management…read more We were really looking forward to trying this place for the first time, but unfortunately never got to eat here. We arrived at 6pm on a Sunday and were told the wait would be 45 minutes to 1 hour. We understood it was busy and put our name down. After waiting 1 hour and 15 minutes, we checked back in, only to be told they had no idea when we'd be seated. We gave it another 10 minutes, but still no timeline or update. I completely understand that restaurants get slammed and wait times can be unpredictable. What was frustrating wasn't the wait itself - it was the lack of honest communication. If it was going to be a 1.5-2 hour wait, just tell us upfront so we can make an informed decision about our evening. Honestly, the host seemed to have forgotten about us as she seemed surprised and scrolled way down the list to find our name even though we were "top of the list". After waiting over 1.5 hours with no end in sight and getting increasingly hungry, we had to leave and grab food elsewhere. With three hosts working, I would have expected better expectation management than what we experienced tonight. I hope this was just an off night, but we left disappointed and hungry.

what a gem! absolutely love this place... the perfect "speak easy" / "prohibition" $tyle of place…read morefor amazing craft cocktails that are hand-carved with passion. this is not a place for beer (that's across the parking lot) and although they do offer wine and mocktails -- c'mon, that ain't what they're known for... this is the type of hidden joint that kind of wants to stay a $ecret; this is where a person goes for intimate cabin-ish atmosphere and incredible beverages made from the finest bourbons, whiskeys, gins and Mezcals, etc. we got to know our drink-slinger Kevin over our stay and what a Pro he is: we closed the night with a couple high octane "not on the menu" dealer's choice beverages and Kommander Kevin Kru$hed it (see photos, we don't even know if what he made us has a name)... I almost didn't want to write this review because I'd like it to stay hidden, but $trong Water is too $pecial not to share! keep it up My Ninjas -- stay the same and fail to change [insert LOVE emoji]

Great new food menu! Very cool vibe and excellent spot to grab a bite to eat. Service is quick. I…read morehighly recommend checking them out. Excited to see what's new to come.

Great bar and atmosphere. Visit on a Tuesday slow but I can see how it would be a happening spot…read moreduring the week. Has a Photo Booth with costumes . Lots of bar games including a pin ball machine . Bartender friendly and made great drinks . Will visit again.

Amazing place. Friendly staff. The drinks are amazing. Food was amazing. Definitely a great early…read moredinner and drink option.

I'm torn on this review. Went in with my husband for the first time. Wasn't sure if it was seat…read moreyourself or...? People working did t really acknowledge us. Once we found our seat, no one brought us menus...we ended up making friends with the couple next to us and looked at theirs. I told the server it was our first time there, and I'm used to a different response other than being met with silence. I asked if she recommended anything and it was as if she didn't want to interact. We ended up getting pho, steak skewers, rice tots, fried chicken sandwich. I ordered a mocktail which was great. Food was ok, would like to try something else next time. Hubs thought the cheese on the chicken sando was "weird". It's a pretty bar.

The food, the service, the vibes of this establishment was best! My wifes' burger/fries was top…read morenotch! My Pho, been to Vietnam twice, took me back there...1st time there - not the last! 5 stars!

I really liked this place. We were visiting Chico, and seeing what yelp had to say, and the…read morepub-plus-Magners-on-tap-plus-fun-looking-sandwiches made it a winner. We had kids with us, so we got there an hour before it became 21+. Everyone was friendly, the food came pretty quick relative to how hopping it was. We ordered: Pho-rench dip (w/fries)--I think this was a DDD sandwich, so it's not some hidden gem, but it was super tasty. You cannot go wrong. The slight lime-iness of the dipping broth really kicked it into turbo. Also, we all likes the steak fries--a note on that later. Chicken Cheese Steak (w/fries)--my wife loved it. I tried a bite, and it was great--a little mushroom-forward, but we like that. Mac and Cheese--do not be fooled by the slightly smaller bowl, it is very filling. My son can eat his birth weight in pasta, and he had to tap out! I tried a bite--it was creamy (not grainy at all), and was just the right amount of salty and cheese-funky. Grilled cheese and tomato soup (w/fries)--perhaps the least successful for my family, but only because my daughter prefers a smoky/spicy tomato soup, and this was more on the sweet side. The griled cheese was of the "crispy cheese on the outside" ilk, which my daughter thought was really good. So, totally would go again. IMPORTANT NOTE (to people traveling through Chico, or who don't want to take leftovers)--the sandwiches are pretty big, and the add-on fry order is also sizeable. If we were going again tomorrow, we would either order 1 fry instead of 3. Or split a sandwich. Very very good pub.

I love they are doing that extra umph with recent drag shows allowing new talent in Chico finally…read more It's refreshing seeing a place where new entertainers can show what they about. The same ole same ole in most drag in Chico is dated. Sir Vix ran an amazing show I'll be glad to come back to! They just need to let the volume up and crank the feeling. This is one of my favorite places to come to. Everyone's always so nice and the place is very comfortable. I'm hoping for more of the shows.

Warning the service can be slow but the food is good. I ordered the Hibiscus cocktail which was…read moredelicious. For the food we ordered Burgers and both were very tasty with the yummy shoestring fries on the side. It's a small place, you can seat yourself, but the food and drinks are where it is at.

Excellent service, excellent food. Loved the atmosphere while celebrating a birthday.read more

First off this place is beautiful and elegant. We had the opportunity to sit on the balcony with…read morethe view of downtown Chico while the sun was setting! The weather was perfect and the service was excellent. Our waiter suggested drinks for us and breakfast and oil was brought out to us. Loved the cute touch with the restaurants bake in the oil. We started off with Brussels sprouts and the shrimp arrbbiata. The appetizer set the standard for the meal and these did not disappoint! The Brussels sprouts were crispy and crunchy yet sweet and salty! The shrimp was placed on a thick sourdough bread that was so soft by the lemon garlic butter that the fork easily cut into it! This dish lemon scampi sauce was so delicious I need the recipe asap!! For entree we ordered lobster ravioli that has a form cream lobster reduction that was so creamy and buttery! The ravioli was perfectly cooked and soft! Probably the best lobster ravioli I've had! The second entree was the shortrib ragu and the rib meat were tender and the pasta soft! The burrata cheese on top pulled all the flavors together! This is such a cute place with great views and great service!

One of the best places in Chico to grab a drink and avoid the college crowd. I know, I know, its a…read morecollege town, don't gripe about the college kids... but holy hell its nice to hang out with the grown ups sometimes! A couple of tips for the newbie adult headed to this VIP lounge: 1) Make sure to get your booty up there prior to 9pm (after 9pm there is a $10 cover charge) 2) $10 isn't going to break the bank, I get it however, it IS a key bit of info so take it for what its worth. (Its worth ten bucks, ha!) Make sure that if you should arrive before 9, like for happy hour, and stay after 9, that your given a wrist band so you can wander from floor to floor without having to pay the entry fee 3) If you get there prior to 9pm and have a person or people you actually want to speak (and not yell at) the music is at a normal level so carrying a conversation is tres easy. Beware, after 9pm they PUMP up the volume so be prepared to yell your conversation after that time frame kicks in 4) And speaking of 'tres' this bar is tres chic, there is a ton of cozy seating, you can go find a booth which is semi private or go more public and choose a table out in the open (along with more cozy seats) 5) They have an 'L' shaped pool table, very weird but very cool and ultra different. I've never seen one quite like it anywhere else 6) The martini selection is pretty tasty (see my pix) and the prices are right up my alley (marginally priced and well worth it) 7) The absolute BEST part of my experience here at the VIP Ultra Lounge was Stephanie. The adorable, extra friendly bartender/waitress, literally, the best little thing located upstairs. Her personality ROCKED. She gave me mini tour and being that it was my first time here, while she toured, she explained all the bars (total of 4), their highlights and best times to have fun at each of them. Seriously treated me in TOTAL VIP fashion, what a gem!! The cool thing about this bar is that its connected to 3 other totally different (un-VIP, just made up that word) bars. So... if you get tired of being a snobby VIP, you can take your wasty face downstairs and kick it with the college kids. Good thing #8... if your walking sideways and acting like a drunk monkey, you'll blend right in :) Dance, scratch your butt, do a shot then fall on the floor, hey! Have a good time!

Oh I'm a sucker for a place that serves good drinks and doesn't smell like puke. Come on Chico…read more.. you know the places I'm talking about. Once you are past the cheapest drinks you can buy phase of Chico life, come up to VIP Ultra Lounge. Check 'em out during happy hour to scout if you like it without paying a cover. I enjoyed my melon mojito- with none of the stickiness or smell associated with most the venues in Chico. I get that Chico isn't used to paying much of a cover charge at all, but I'd rather pay a cover and go somewhere gorgeous, comfortable & clean. I used to love the Bear & LaSalles, but you go there after a few drinks because otherwise you'd never get past the smell and in the door. You can smell them from outside. Yuck. Other than harping on the fantasticness of a clean place- my husband has enjoyed his drinks there as well, we've had tacos and a steak/gorganzola pizza during happy hour- all good stuff. And that explains why I'm headed there in 40 minutes to celebrate the end of my work week!

Good atmosphere. Friendly Bar tenders. Very relaxed setting, my wife and I prefer the spacious…read morepatio with a variety of seating areas. They have a great rotating beer selection with a variety of hard seltzers. They have a delicious menu of pub food. We prefer the soft pretzels and the sausages plate. Plenty of parking.

We haven't been to tap room in a while. But go often to Wine time and Strong water…read more We had such great beers and food . I love sour beer and dark beer , so was thrilled with their on tap selection. The staff was excellent and food was great . After enjoying our meal outside on patio, we went to Strong water for after dinner cocktail. The 2 gals working behind bar were excellent. So GLAD to have these 2 great bartenders there . Yipeee! Its been a min since i have found someone who can make a craft cocktail and not just a drink! So was so happy ! I will be back more often because of these 2 great bartenders and their wonderful craft cocktail making ability. After getting our cocktails , we headed to the secret cigar bar outside. So lovely. Just a perfect evening . All you need is right there ! Can't wait to go again!

After ten years I revisit Wine Time, a lot has not changed. Food good, service was poor to sporadic…read moreand coordination between waiters was extremely trying, don't have food on menu that you can't buy. Please save the excuses, do the job correctly.

Happy Hour is awesome! Wine is delicious and they are willing to make food, vegan…read more Our server Jackie is over the top, she is intuitive, upbeat and simply a joy. Love the history of the place, very comfortable, options to sit inside or out.

There food is amazing my waiter was super nice and helpful and the environment is good for everyoneread more

Very cool atmosphere at Meriam Park with a great vibe! The food was very good, and the service was…read moreexcellent. We will return! ... More