This was my first time here. I was surprised how large it was. They have a decent menu for a bar. I ordered the taco salad. It's was bigger than expected and really filling. You can share it between two people. I didn't know you had to order your food at the bar and not at the pick-up counter. I liked the fact they gave you a pager so you knew when to pick up your food. The place seems pretty chill. It did get noisy once it's gets busy or the music is turned up. It was a decent spot to hang out with friends and grabs some food and drinks. read more

Phat Chad's Tavern - This is the taco salad. It's pretty filling for one person or at least for me. - Dive Bars Near Me - Citrus Heights, California

Natasha and a perfect Guinness poor! What else can I say?!?! Support local small businesses!! read more

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Came in for a Bloody Mary! Little did I know it was a dart tournament day! Bartenders were super on top of their service lines as well as the people at the bar! The spirit of competition is in the air for sure - sports bar vibe 100% read more

Phat Chad's Tavern - Well yes I will have a Bloody Mary! - Dive Bars Near Me - Citrus Heights, California

Thank you Mike! Food was great, drinks were good. Food was a decent price and so were drinks but the service was more than accommodating!!! We had fun. We will be back! read more

I walked in with only 7 dollars in cash and ordered a beer for 6.50 and the lady bartender gave it to me for 7.00. But I drank my beer and then asked for another beer that was more expensive and this piece of garbage bartender told me that she had to collect payment because I walked in with 7 dollars cash. She thought that I was some sort of homeless person that came in with my panhandling money. Until I flashed my bank account her and she looked stupid as phuck. I was going to throw her a 20 dollar tip but she had to profile me so I told her stupid ass never mind, and it saved me money read more

Nice place with plenty of parking, game options and great dart boards, slow service unfortunately couldn't get food. Staff not very attentive to customers read more

Not good. Food was bad and service was horrible. The people were sketchy. I went down the road for a beer.

Cody needs to collect Unemployment He is blatantly rude to all customers who still will visit your place of business. Cody's rudeness towards his customers is shameful and should never happen at a customer service business. He drives customers Away from your place of business if you canned his rude ass your business would most likely double .I tolerate him so to I have been attending this place when it was referees bar and grill. Sunil say if you care about your business you would get rid of him he is doing you no favors at all read more

Good food, nice place, but I've never been frowned at so hard for ordering a draft beer at a bar. And it happened every time! I wanted to take my husband out to watch football and have a few beers, but the staff made me feel so unwelcome. We will not return. read more

Small dive bar in Roseville. Have been there a few times for drinks. they have small kitchen for munchies to go along with drinks. Tots and pretzel bites, that's all you need to soak up the alcohol! Haha. Recommend it if your in the area, plenty of room and drinks are reasonable! read more

Phat Chad's Tavern - Dive Bars Near Me - Citrus Heights, California

The bald bartender should retire because he's a grouch. Bartenders are supposed to keep the mood up and make you want to come back. This guy is clearly sick of his job and wants to bring down everyone else around him. We came to this cool divey karaoke bar to have a good time and he made sure to bring the mood all the way down. He's inappropriate and in denial, the kind of person that can do no wrong. Avoid this bar unless he's got the day off. Everyone else was great. read more

Everyone in the bar was extremely nice and loved my group. Bar tender that was bald and wearing a duck shirt was extremely rude. He wrote a rude note on a peace of paper and provided to a friend in the group. When confronted he claimed it was just a joke. Felt extremely racist and unacceptable. Due to this will never visit again. read more

Have tried this place twice now and both times the bartender has been super rude idk if it is bc I look young and he thinks I won't tip but I won't be coming back . read more

We were enjoying the time at Phat Chads while trying to watch the playoffs but for some reason they decided to only play the Kings games. Now that the Kings have lost they refuse to play any other playoff games. So disrespectful. They claim to be a sports bar but on weeknights during the playoffs they refuse to play any other games. I recommend NOT going there! Brian is always a bummer. Never actually trying to provide service and makes excuses for how he can't help accommodate sports fans unless it's a Kings game. read more

Awesome place great regulars!!! I come over week for football and raffle!!! Go Steelers!!! read more

What a great bar! The bar is nice and big and there's a separate dart board area for gamers not in the league. The tacos are really good but the tater tot tacos are delicious!! read more

Cody, is the Man Always great service here, But he rolled down the projection screen so I could Enjoy my soccer Game on a wedsday at430. Thx Cody read more

According to an update on their FB Page their back patio is open! Go into the area where the Bingo Hall is and go around the back of the fence and you will be able to sit down! According to the owner its a great experience outdoor! read more

Great service and vibe! The beef tacos were bomb and the pours were on the heavy side . Good prices and fun atmosphere. We will definitely be back! read more

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One of my favorite spots to grab a drink after work, or meet up with a friend. Such a chill place. Good amount of dart boards, a couple pool tables and the bartender's are AWESOME, especially Aaron! If your looking for a chill vibe with great employees and tacos this is it!!!! read more

Phat Chad's Tavern - Aaron is the best . - Dive Bars Near Me - Citrus Heights, California

This place has amazing tacos they are super soft and delicious and super cheap!!! Great place for a drink and a taco. So fun to discover this little gem. read more

This place is awesome! I'm new to CH and Phat Chads has been my go to every week now! The beer selection is good and all the bartenders and cooks are so nice! This is The Fire sandwich with breaded chicken and the new sour cream Chile tots!!! It's amazing!! Come check it out for yourself! You won't be disappointed!! read more

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Phat Chad's has been around the dive bar market for awhile. Billiards, darts, beer, its what most locals go to Phat's for. Phat's has always been that fun neighborhood joint, where cheap beer, and good times would always be had. Chad moved into the old Referee's location, so that he could bring food to the people. Great idea. Feed them, and they will stay longer. Brilliant business move. Besides the old location was small, and made it difficult for billiard and dart tournament folk to not feel like sardines. I was looking forward to checking out the new location. Chad moved in about a month ago, and even with a seasoned business owner, there will always be challenges. Friends had told me that the food was good, and I would enjoy it. Im always up for a good dive bar! i had no idea that dive would be bad. I get that things are being renovated inside, but opening up with less than basic bar items, is a turn off. Basically, its a few table tops, and stools. Im not expecting linen, but I am expecting at least clean, and non-sticky. I love that the American Flag hangs on the wall. Thanks, Chad. I love the patriotism. Toss some pictures on the wall so that the place looks better. The lack of wall bar stuff isn't my "beef", its the food, and the service. The service doesnt really exist. You order your food at the bar. Great, if you can get the overworked bartenders attention. Meal service took what felt like eons, and after it arrived, I wish that it hadn't. We ordered Mac & Cheese with brisket. Sounds good, doesnt it? Im not sure what surprised me more, the presentation, or just how bad it tasted. The mac & cheese was served in a mini iron skillet. Cuteness. The dollop of brisket on top, looked like something bad out of a can. The garnish of pickles was odd, and tasted bad. Trying to overlook the presentation, I went in for a bite. Im pretty sure that I havent ever had mac & cheese that was THAT bad. Im not sure what to call it. Besides tasteless, it was watery, and even the pasta by itself lacked flavor. Then the burger. We ordered tater tots as the side, and I was also surprised by the burnt nuggets that appeared on the serving tray. Im a pretty adventurous, and opted to try the tots. Just say no. They were definitely burnt, and the ranch type sauce served with them, was a watered down version of dressing. No flavor, as opposed to the tots. Burnt and spicy. I decided to dig into the burger. First off, for the price, both food items are way overpriced. For the quality, WAY over priced. The burger. where to even begin. The bun was cold and hard, and tasted like it was pulled from the freezer. The burger was only partially warm at best, lacked flavored, as well as, the additional ingredients ordered on it. Because table service is nonexistent, we had to go hang out near the kitchen to let someone know what was going on with the food. The waitress finally ran by, and said that the cook would be by to chat with us. Alrighty then. So we waited, and waited. Because this is a bar, they had our credit card, so we were forced to wait. 15 mins later the cook came by the table, and asked what was wrong with the food. I patently tried to explain just how bad I thought it was. When we were talking about the tots, he said he knew that they were bad. Hrmmm... why serve them then? You're killing off food business. When we talked about the burger, he was surprised that we didnt like it. It was like telling a child that the picture that was drawn wasn't pretty. Then the mac & cheese. It appeared to be his signature dish. I personally wouldn't advertise that. Its close to the worst food that I have ever had. Bars tend to have decent to good food. This, not even close. You cant taste a picture. Chad is a great guy, and Im hoping that he finds a new cook, and is able to make this new location a fun place to hang. read more

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Thanks for washing and moving the bus. I'll upgrade you a star. You get the rest when you move far away. read more

Phat Chad's Tavern - a van parked in a parking lot - Dive Bars Near Me - Citrus Heights, California

I'm giving this place five stars cuz sometimes the owner slaps me on the ass and that's the most action I get. Plus the food is good. I usually do the Cyn's Lettuce wraps and two Ref's tacos. read more

You sit down. You order booze. They give you booze. You drink. You have a good night. Flawless concept that just works.

Came around 5 or so. Not too busy here but yet i was skipped 3 times no service at all. Bartender didn't make eye contact. Felt like i was being ignored. Didn't wait to get serviced and ended up eating at Felipe's. I came back to get wings and finally got serviced by a different person. More likely to not come back here. Shame though i would've been spending alot more the 9$ for wings read more

Little tiny hole in the wall that's nothing special by appearance... but it's clean, inexpensive, friendly... and the people there are special. read more

Wow...awesome burgers!! Definitely a hidden gem in this area, I almost don't want to tell anyone but we should all support local businesses.

Love this place . The bartender ROCKS She's super chill & always has a smile on her face . They have beer pong EVERY Wednesday & soon to be Sunday's so watch out :-) read more

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This is my first time here. Not a positive experience at all. I ordered a Long Island iced tea and it tasted like club soda. My drink was almost clear. That's not a Long Island iced tea at all. Tasted horrible. I took it back and asked them to try again. The bartender, dark haired lady, said she made it right and if she made it again it would turn out the same way. Uh.... really not a good answer. She replaced it with a Jack & coke at my request. That's the drink part. Next, ordered a steak nacho. When our order arrived, the chips were close to burnt and the steak, when I could find a piece, seemed like it was microwaved and hard as a rock with no flavor. It had cheese sauce vs real cheese. I didn't say anything to the staff, mostly because I didn't want to have another conversation with the rude bartender. Not sure if I'll go back there again. read more

Super fun for Darts , best place in sac area for Darts, but don't bother playing songs on the TouchTunes... don't even pay extra to get to the front of the line.... Great for drinks and a good of time. The food is good! read more

This is my first time here at Phat Chad's Tavern. I must admit when I walked up I assumed it to be a small bar with not much to do. To my surprise I walked in and was amazed at the roomy facility. The staff was friendly and conversed with me immediately making me feel very welcome. Menu items were explained and recommendations given. I attempted to order drink and was not sure what to get. The bartender was so sweet and patient and made sure she asked the right questions to make me a drink that was just what I didn't even realize I wanted. Then there was he food. Although the menu is one page, it's packed with flavor! I ordered the grilled cheese with sweet potato fries. The food came out hot and fresh! Fries were crispy and the sandwich oozed of cheesey goodness. I will definitely be making visits back to this place for the food. As for entertainment, there's no way one could come here and be bored. It's the perfect place to come with friends or a loved one to hang out and play pool, shuffle board, darts, or even make it a regular thing and join a league. Needless to say, if you are looking for somewhere to unwind and have a good time, Phat Chad's Tavern is the place to be...even on a Thursday night. read more

I realized that the price of things have to go up and I get that but that does not mean the quality of the food and and the amount of the food has to go way down but that's OK you got me they got me good I will never walk inside that bar again read more

Ha! I found a new dive bar...it is tucked in the corner of a run down strip mall as you come off of the freeway. I was actually headed to the 7440 to have a quick drink and spied Phat Chad's Tavern. It is a lot roomier than it looks from the outside, has pool, darts, standard dive bar stuff..nice long L shaped bar. The young lady behind the bar was more than helpful and attentive and the clientele was running into their late 50's and up..but that is what makes it great..come one, come all! Overall, a neat place to drop in for mid day drink..don't know about the night crowd..I will find out though! read more

Cool dive bar that is on the border of Roseville and Citrus Heights. Mostly younger people. Drinks are strong, they have a DJ and the bartenders are cool and pour strong drinks. Worth checking out if you're near Riverside and Auburn. read more

This is an SF Giants Bar...that's all I needed to know. The photos posted here do not do it justice. It is very open architecturally with surprisingly ceilings. I will definitely return for Game 1 of the 2019 NBA Finals. read more

The bartender we had (Britney) was excellent. She was friendly, funny, offered great service and very easy on the eyes. The pricing was fair. There are 3 reasons this isn't a 5 star review. Reason one was that the drinks were a bit weak. Reason two was because there were a lot of regulars there that were mostly entertaining, but a bit loud and obnoxious. While having so many regulars that were so at home is an excellent sign for the quality of the establishment, for me, it was very overwhelming and made me slightly uncomfortable. Reason 3 was that they didn't serve food. However, they did have the menu for the restaurant across the street and suggested that we could get food from there and eat it at the bar, which sort of negated the issue of them not serving food. read more

I found this place years ago while researching places to throw darts, no big deal. Little did I know that they would have 22oz Sam Adams Oktoberfest on tap, I was hooked. I like the NEW Phat Chad's, not the old one, Meth heads galore. Smart move "Chad" moving UP the Blvd, keep it clean and you'll get more clients and less crackheads. read more

Dope little dive bar with potential. We went there to see the UFC fight. Just wish we could have heard the fight or at least had captions playing. We stuck to blue moon which was on tap, so we were content with our tall beers Since it was early there was only one bartender, so it tripped me out for a bit when I didn't see anyone behind the bar, but realized they were bussing the tables. Would definitely return for another UFC fight. read more