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    Oasis Bar & Grill

    3.9 (62 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Juke Box
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    so simple, so fulfilling
    Brandon A.

    great dive bar / sports bar AND the longest running bar in Chico -- it's truly an institution. the reason I'm writing THIS review? the burger is incredible... just a simple "old school" hand pressed burger patty cooked on a flat-top grill, BAM! the decades of seasoning have permeated into the soul of the entire kitchen and flavors are juicy and meaty, a "comfort food" type of burger. and the full bar is lovely as are the bartenders, and many of the clientele are over the age of 60 and have been coming here since they were in college. the sports bar part of the place has everything being played on a screen somewhere -- I just found Cricket on TV! a working man's vibe -- get a "double cheeseburger with pepper jack, no onions" and tell 'em Brando sent'cha!

    The Oasis Bar & Gril, back in 1977
    Charlie S.

    Been going to the "O" for 50 years now. Found it back in 1975...It was the place to hang in my college days. Stacy became the owner around 1976. The 'O' was smaller back then, but they expanded and added lots of pool tables and raised the roof. BEST BURGERS in town! And Monday night is '2 for price of 1' Burger Night (that also goes back 50 years). The 'O' (Oasis Bar and Grill) is essence of Chico...I am old now but hope to keep headed to the 'O' for another 10 or 20 years. Love the place. I still have a glass pitcher from 1977 that kind of came home with me on 'Dollar Pitcher' night (those prices are gone) but I still have the pitcher. Guess I should return it -- laugh

    My favorite cheeseburger and skinny fries in town!
    Jennifer R.

    Love this bar for the BRST cheeseburger in town. Staff is super friendly and always remember my name. Conveniently located close to work so makes for an easy getaway for lunch. If you haven't been you must try!

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    This place has had the best burgers in town for years. You can usually find a buy one get one coupon in the yellow books as well.

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    Good scenery good food if you looking for a good time this the place to come around with the boys or your lady

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    Great service and hamburger . Train going by was a plus! Parking is easily obtainable.

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    I got violently ill after eating at Oasis Friday night. The friend I was with got sick also. Avoid.

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    Huge TVs for sports, billiards, digital jukebox, beer on tap and the BEST burger in Chico

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    Giving this place 3 stars was a mistake, best dive bar in Chico, cheap and fun

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    Horrible customer service and food is terrible I give 0 stars if I could but yelp doesn't allow it.

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    Finally, as a CSU Chico alumni I'm aware the Oasis was - for umpteen years THE Chico State Bar, and that dates back to the early 60's.

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