UPDATE: The food here is still stellar, and the folks who work there are still very friendly. This…read moreremains one of the best places to eat in Chico, and the prices are jaw droppingly good for the quality and quantity. I inhaled my entire salad before remembering that I should have taken a pic, but I am posting pics of their current menu. They also have a specials menu that you'll want to check out or ask about.

As soon as we walked in, we were greeted by the woman behind the counter. We ordered the family…read moremeal which comes with 3 meats and 4 sides. For the meats, we tried out their BBQ pulled pork, Jerk chicken and Jerk pork. For the sides, we got Mac n cheese, baked beans, rice and side salad. We also ordered 2 lemonades, a strawberry lemonade and a sea moss strawberry lemonade. Everything was really flavorful!! We did not have a single complaint. All the meats were a must try and we'd definitely order again. The meat had a slight spice to it but coupled with the BBQ sauce it was easily manageable for our 7 yr old. He especially loved the baked beans and Mac n cheese!! The inside of restaurant was really clean and decorated beautifully. There is outdoor seating as well, but we opted for indoor. I didn't notice a bathroom inside, but that's not a deal breaker with how fast the service was.

I am the first customer to ever walk through the door on his opening day. I have been going back…read morefor 15 years. Sipho your food is amazing .

I've never tasted better food. Brown stew chicken is divine, they don't use frozen plantains. I was…read moregiven excellent and friendly service, and I really enjoy that they offer a buffet sometimes, I was able to try a little bit of everything! Great venue for music, they have monthly parties and the DJ I listened to was really good! Can't go wrong with this place. Thank you SIPHO!

I have been coming here since they opened and I love the food and the environment they offer. The…read morefood is truly home cooked goodness. Bbq meat and tri-tip are my favorites. Good down home goodness! I highly recommend you make the trip

Damn good barbecue and the gentleman helping us was very nice and helpful. He even helped me out…read morewith a brisket rub. Been there several times and plan on several more visits.

I came here to celebrate my mom's 70th birthday, and we had a wonderful experience. The live music…read moreduring happy hour created such a great atmosphere, and it was the perfect way to kick off the celebration. I was a little confused at first trying to find the location, only to realize it's actually attached to the mall -- but once inside, the ambiance made up for it. The food was delicious: I had the fried chicken, my aunt had the Cajun pasta, and both my mom and other aunt ordered the meatloaf. They really enjoyed it! They mentioned the banana pudding could use a bit of improvement, but overall everything was tasty and satisfying. While sitting at the bar, we ended up talking to a mother-and-son duo who were regulars. They had nothing but positive things to say about the restaurant, which was nice to hear and matched our own experience. Great vibes, good food, and a memorable evening for my mom's milestone birthday. Keep up the good work!

Came here for a birthday event, and family reserved their private dining room…read more The restaurant is located in the Roseville Galleria Mall in the section where the children's playground used to be; near Il Fornaio and Ruth's Chris Steakhouse. The Galleria is currently doing a major renovation in that section. The restaurant decor is cozy, classy and beautiful, and the hostess was very welcoming. They won't seat guests in the private dining room if less than seven people are in attendance. When we arrived, we were only six so we had to wait in the lobby until the rest of our party arrived. Once all arrived, we were seated in the private room. Our server was Myles. He was very kind, made some recommendations and asked if we had any questions. Everything on the menu sounded delicious. The waiting time to order was slow, but we were patient. Family ordered various entrees, with some taking much longer to arrive at the table. If you order the seafood platter, be forewarned as it is humongous! We ordered two of these for each side of the room and thank goodness we were able to finish it all! Everyone was satisfied with their meals and desserts. I ordered a Caesar salad, but found bits of old brown lettuce in it which I had to pick off. My entree was fried chicken with mashed potatoes. The chicken was very tender, but the outer crust fell apart when you bit into it and was a bit salty for my liking. All in all, we had a nice time and thanks to Myles for the wonderful service!

Oh... my... gosh. YUM! I had heard positive things and have been saying for the better part of a…read moreyear now, that I wanted to get out there and give them a try. The food was superb and the service was top-notch! The only regret that I have tonight, is not going sooner. I ordered the special, which consisted of soup or salad, an eight ounce filet mignon, three jumbo prawns, and a side of creamy cajun pasta. For starters, I went with the soup which was a green chicken chili I recall? One sip into it and I was wondering if I should have simply ordered a bowl of that, because it was THAT good. I'm usually weary of ordering steak, too, because I make a mean one at home. SO glad that I did! Was cooked perfect to medium rare and seasoned just right. So tender, that it nearly melted in my mouth. Did I mention that the pasta was homemade, too? DELICIOUS. I rarely order dessert, and was stuffed by the end, however they just so happened to have key lime (my favorite) cheesecake. Of course, I had to indulge. *inserts chef's kiss emoji* The staff were just as amazing and I have to give them credit as well, because a restaurant is only as strong as it's team and they all shine here. Paul was our server and suuuuch a nice guy. A f*ckin' rockstar. I could feel the genuineness oozing from this man. So polite, well-spoken, and just the right amount of professionalism was held without coming across automated. The kids who helped run the food were very polite as well. What I loved most, outside of the meal, was the down-to-earth vibe and atmosphere. There was no crazy dress code that I noticed, in fact, it seemed like majority were dressed in their casual everyday wear, from head to toe. I think that's important because it gives them a chance to express themselves and their individuality, providing us a chance to be able and see them for who they are, and not just an "employee." They all appeared natural and confident, "at home" you could say. The relaxed setting was fantastic and they slang out one of the best meals I've ever had had, accompanied by the service that I just noted. If I was absolutely forced to choose something about the experience that I felt could have been better, maybe add one or two more prawns to the plate? That being said, I walked out full (a good type of full, not feeling like garbage) and can say with 100% confidence that this is the best experience I've had in a restaurant in... well, I'm not even sure how long. Quite some time. Mind blown by the quality and literal love that I felt, and tasted, masterfully crafted into this utter soul-food. 10/10, so keep doing what you guys are doing! Proud to call this place my new spot. P.S. Please excuse my garbage hand writing lol.

We walked in when they opened and were greeted by a very friendly host who allowed us to sit…read morewherever we wanted. We chose a high top in the bar and I was very impressed with the sound quality of the music and the atmosphere. The waiter was on top of it and very helpful. I had the Shaved Brussell Sprouts Salad and my wife had the Crispy Chicken Wrap. My salad was wonderful with a lot of well-balanced flavors. Next time I will ask them to mix it for me. My wife's Crispy Chicken warp was really good and we would both get them again. Not a big selection of food but what they do have they do right. We will definitely make the effort to spot in the next time we are on our way through.

great biscuit and gravy!!!! can get busy in the mornings and on weekends !! get there early!!read more

Went to eat a birthday breakfast with my family and the food is outstanding. I had chicken and…read morewaffles. Never tried it before. Oh my goodness the batter is so yummy. The chicken is flaky seasoned and cooked to absolute perfection.! Regretting southern gravy was ordered along with the Spanish omelette that was made with love! Finger licking iI guess as my family would say. A plate of chicken tenders and fries was also ordered and for one of my pickiest of eaters no complaints whatsoever! I will definitely eat here again, looking into hiring them to cater an upcoming celebration! Thank you Sarina Southern Kitchen, Sacramento. An exercise in brilliance, indeed.!

Our fav for several reasons…read more near home made fresh and authentic and they way I want-never a screwed up order like at other places. BIG menu-tostadas, sopes and more meats than just beef/chicken... friendly and cheap.. who can ask for anything more?! =)

This place is good! I ordered four spicy carne asada tacos. They weren't very spicy but they had…read moregreat flavor. They were gone in about 30 seconds