Taps Bar and Grill

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I don't even know where to start...Chico has a lot of bars & eating establishments so seeking out Taps is a must. Not filled with just college age it's all ages from 21 to 70 - watching sports on one of their 11 TVs & music on Sat nights. 1) It's out of the college downtown scene 2) Great people working there like John, Brooke, Lollie, Ron, Joel, Bailey, &!Karina 3) ABSOLUTELY great food - French dip sliders are THE BOMB!!! 4) They serve food late too! Check them out & you won't be read more

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What the heck is this place?! My husband and I finally decided to try this place one night since we had seen relatively positive reviews on Yelp over a year or two. We were super hungry and arrived on a week night around 6pm. As soon as we parked and started walking to the front door we got the weirdest vibe. There was a huge group of (what seemed like) college ladies smoking out front and it felt like we were about to go into a house party... in the daylight... lol. We walked in and I looked around and immediately thought "oh hell no." and we walked out. I swear there was like one table set up inside, some very...non sober... people hanging by the bar, and right as we walked in they were all taking a shot with the bartender. It smelled like smoke inside and it was just the most off putting feeling ever. I'm bummed! read more

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Chris P.

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I love this place. Specially on the weekends or karaoke night. My favorite bartender is Nate!! Great atmosphere and a great place to bring your friends. Has the 'How I met your mother" bar kinda vibe read more

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Gage N.

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I saw the owner refuse to wash his hands and kicked out two guys only for calling him out. Not only is this gross, I'm pretty sure it's a health code violation. The attitude for a guy just asking to wash your hands is really crummy. If I could give 0 stars I would. Do better. read more

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Jeff H.

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This place has been around for a while now. It's been though change of ownership and had a great experience today. The chef recommended to try a side of their own made gravy. I had it with my potato's and mixed well. He put large chunks of sausage with the gravy. Delicious. Worth giving this place a try again. read more

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A friend has been telling us for weeks how good their brunch is. I love going here for lunch but today we tried the brunch and let me say it was fabulous!! I had the prime rib skillet and the kiddo had the Carne Asada skillet....YUM!! The meat was so tender and flavorful. Definitely recommend. Our server Corbin was adorable and super sweet! Will definitely be going back. Next time will try the Nutella French toast! read more

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Amber E.

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Just had dinner here and the food and service was AMAZING!!! We will definitely be back soon!! Thank you so much for an awesome dinner and drinks!! Ambiance was great too!! Spicy guacamole burger and French dip sandwich was absolutely amazing!! read more

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Vic C.

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Stopped in to grab a burger, big mistake of my Sunday, the service was friendly, the wait is pretty long, I ordered a burger, fries and mozzarella sticks and it took over half an hour. That's not even the worst part, the worst part was my burger wasn't even cooked throughly. I took a few bites and threw the rest of my burger in the trash where it belongs. Have I remind you I did not ask for medium rare or anything along the lines of uncooked raw, so my beef patty should have been well done. After waiting 30 minutes plus I took my order to go and when it was all bagged up I didn't have any napkins, or condiments with my order. If you are coming here for the drinks and a sports game, it's probably ok but if you're coming out for anything more, I can not recommend or say I'll be back. There are a lot better places for food vs wait time. Disappointed to say the least.... read more

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Guy T.

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Food is pretty good! Love the fish and chips! Good drinks but at night it gets kinda trashy.

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Branden M.

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8 years ago

Great spot, great food, great service. I recommend all the burgers! Only thing missing is that 5 star toilet paper. It's a large part of my review criteria. 2-ply just doesn't cut it. read more

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ray s.

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Nice new place in west Chico for a beer Fall River mills hex is the house pull! Great service and the food is nice too. I recommend everyone checks it out read more

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Drew F.

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4 years ago

Cheap drinks. 20 Taps all Sierra Nevadas only $4. The blonde girl bar tender makes some fancy drinks... the other tattooed owner/bar tender is super friendly and personable. They have karaoke on some days. The fire bird sandwich is a hit... highly recommend. All in all a good drama free atmosphere read more

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Alejandra M.

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New spot in Chico that you need to check out! It's the ideal place to socialize and enjoy a good drink. Large list of beers on tap at a low price. The service is quick and friendly. The restaurant is relatively new and they are still modifying their menu but it is worth trying. The food is good but there is still room for improvement. Their bread is tasty! Will be back! read more

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Kimber M.

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7 years ago

My bf and I are passing through Chico...stopped by for the menu options and reviews. Clean the staff is super nice! Jerid the chef is awesome ! Went out of his way for us! We will be back! Extremely recommended. Food is great!!! large selection. Beer and alcohol? LOTS! Hahah . Check them out for sure! read more

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Raquel L.

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wow, i never ever write reviews because I know how difficult working in a restaurant is but i will never go back here, seriously ever. Horrible, rude employees, specifically the lady working this afternoon today. this is my second time here and i decided to give it another chance but after the way we were talked to and greeted i was astonished. I've never had an employee treat me the way i was treated or talked to me in that tone before. I really have no words. This establishment should be ashamed. And no masks or health guidelines being followed by any employees. update: found out the rude employee was in fact the manager! yikes. read more

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Cyndi G.

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7 years ago

Not certain how long this place has been in Chico but it is a must stop for sure. Small casual atmosphere which makes it nice and relaxing. They gave a decent happy hour. The best meal is by far the beef dip. It will not disappoint. Something you wouldn't expect in a joint like this. They cook all their food here - even the beef for the dip. We opted to add garlic fries instead of plan fries and no skimping on the garlic! The service was excellent, giving the proper amount of attention. Thus place is a keeper and we will be back. read more

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Erin H.

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Located in the west campus area, this place definitely has a college feel to it. Despite this, it's nicer & cleaner than similar places downtown. Compliments: ~ I had the Lamb-ourghini burger with the garlic cheese fries. Both were out of this world! I've never had a burger like that, & would definitely come back to have it again. ~ Pretty extensive beer menu with 20 beers on tap. Criticisms: ~ Husband had the Black & Blue salad & it was very much lacking in the Blue (cheese). read more

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Spencer B.

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If I could give no stars I would. This is the worst service/food ever. We have waited for over an hour without being served. Once we were served none of our food was how we ordered it. Also, only 2 people got food and no one else was served for at least 20 minutes. Don't waste your money here. UPDATE: it's an hour later, we're still here and we're rationing water. read more

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Rebekah Z.

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Checked this place out for the first time today and it was great! Fast, helpful, and friendly service. The food and drinks were also delicious. We had the French Dip Sliders (AMAZING!), Turkey Caprese Sandwich with sweet potato fries that were excellent, and the Buffalo Salad. Everything was great and it was the perfect place for Football Sunday! So happy this place has opened. read more

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Luke G.

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I've been coming to Taps fairly often since it's opening. Love this place. It has the best staff in town, hands down. The food, while not necessarily the best in town, is very good for the price. Love to grab a burger, watch a game, and drink some good beer, while having nice conversations with any of the bartenders that work here. It's not overly loud like some of the downtown, college bars. If you like watching sports, watching fights, and drinking beer while doing so, Taps is the perfect place. Even most of the customers are very friendly. Never have had a bad experience here, and I go there 2-3 times a week. read more

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Gustavo D.

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Amazing management, amazing staff, great food & amazing service. Great place to come for brunch & any other occasion. Totally recommend it!

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Tierra H.

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Great service and tasty pub food. Kid friendly booths and lots of menu options. Full bar and the sports TVs don't overwhelm the dining atmosphere. Shelly the waitress we had was great and sweet with kids read more

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Karla I.

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Went there for the first time to try it out and had a great time. My friend and I shared the Mediterranean Balloon Bread, the Chicken Strips, and the fries and everything was great; you must try the Mediterranean Bread as you probably won't find it anywhere else. Staff was attentive and very friend. Great time overall read more

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Casey A.

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Food poisoning. I became violently ill after eating a salad here. My mom went in the next day (I was still dying in bed) to inform the manager. The bartender said the manager would call us. Never received such a call. Very disappointing. My husband and I have been here several times for a drink. It's impossible to tell who is working and who is a customer. Drinking on the job seems to be encouraged here. We've observed it. Every. Single. Time. Is it possible that drunk staff=food mishandling? I would be embarrassed if I were the owner. read more

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Nicole M.

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This place is great. Great variety of beer on tap, awesome food, fun staff and overall great atmosphere. Good for a dinner and drinks before a night out or even a good local bar to call your own. I would recommend checking it out! read more

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Harry B.

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The Burger and fries were pretty good. The salad was the worst salad I have had in well over a decade(No exaggeration, it was really awful). The last time I had a worse salad all the ingredients were rotten. This salad had relatively fresh ingredients, yet was somehow still damn near inedible. The dressing was clearly watered down, and that didn't help. Had I known they had crappy salads, I never would have ordered from here. read more

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Jazz C.

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Food came out perfect, the ambience is perfect and staff is friendly ! Thank you for a great experience!!!

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Geena T.

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Our server Reuben or however his name is spelled was amazing! He has great customer service & is very friendly. The food was delicious & I'll definitely be coming back. read more

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Alen K.

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I came in for the first time with a few friends, the service was very fast and pleasant, and the food was amazing! They did initially mess up a minor detail on my order, but more than made up for it with a free side of Fried green beans. Definitely recommend to anyone! read more

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Sean T.

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Great spot for sports and food. The turkey caprese is on point. The easy on the eyes manager, John, came by to make sure we were happy with everything and made sure everyone was having a good time. This is my new favorite locals spot in town! Will be coming back for football. read more

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Loli R.

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20 beers on tap and a great whiskey selection! The French dip sliders are amazing and the wings are great! They always have football on and will change any of the 5/6 screens to any game you'd like. One of the only places with bottomless champagne on the weekends! Really diverse atmosphere. Love coming here. read more

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Danielle B.

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This place rocks!! Beautifully designed interior with great seating options for small or large groups, excellent beer and wine prices, especially compared to other Chico restaurants! The food.....WOW!! I had the french dip with perfectly sliced prime rib, melty cheese, super tasty au jus and horseradish to die for....comes on the side for the less adventurous! We will definitely return to try other items! read more

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Whitney S.

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I came in not knowing what to expect. I was promptly greeted by my bartender, Loli, who hooked me up with a menu and a smile. I ordered the brunch burger with avocado, and a spicy Bloody Mary. Loli took the time to make my drink extra spicy and brought condiments for my food without me neefing to request it. Easily the best Bloody Mary I've ever had. The white linen she made was, to be a little tacky, a work of art. The burger was delicious. The company at the bar was great. I highly recommend this bar. Loli is awesome and so are the folks in the kitchen who prepared my meal. Thank you Taps! read more

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Angus Y.

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I ordered a pizza online and went to pick it up. Not a single person in that crowded place from cooks to patrons were wearing a mask. And they wonder why college classes are only online now with Covid?? They had lost my order, so I had no food and the manager was less than friendly about it and downright rude when I pointed out that they could be spreading disease. No wouldn't return to that hole if they offered free food for a year. read more

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Nancy H.

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I would have to say that this place is a hidden gem that's I got a recommendation to try it from the family I nanny. I have passed this place plenty of times and never really gave it a second look until I got a recommendation to try it the food was amazing and delicious. I believe I got either the chicken sandwich or their hamburgers and it was amazing; it completely melted in your mouth. The service was really fast and friendly and the bartender made some delicious drinks overall I recommend anyone to give it a chance because it will definitely surprise you read more

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Wendy K.

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Our waitress Amber was an absolute angel. She made sure we were well taken care of. The food was beyond fantastic and you can't beat $6 bottomless champagne. I can't wait to visit Chico again and find myself back at Taps! read more

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Eden H.

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Mike was a wonderful bartender! The food was really, really good! I was pleasantly surprised! I think this is definitely my next go to spot!

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Austin R.

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This place is awesome!! Very cheap drinks and really great food. The staff are really friendly and attentive and the place overall has a great vibe to it. Its not only a great dinner and drinks spot on a Friday night but a great Sunday Funday football place. It really is white napkin food quality with the prices of the Bear. I'll be coming back often. read more

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Nikki B.

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Checked out the place for the first time was not disappointed. I got the their mule with tequila it was delicious. Ordered the California burger it was awesome! My fiancé got the Ruben and said he would for sure comeback to get another. Servers were great. Would definitely go back to hangout and watch a game. Keep up the great work guys!! read more

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Jackson V.

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Absolute worst bar in Chico. Drinks are overpriced and bartender added a digit to my tip charging me 6x more than I intended. Took 25 minutes on a not so busy night to close my tab. Terrible atmosphere and weird crowd. Can confidently say I will never step foot in this bar ever again. Do yourself a favor and go to the bear or frankys. read more

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More info about Taps Bar and Grill

407 Walnut St
Ste A
Chico, CA 95928
Directions
(530) 636-4341
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https://www.chicotaps.com

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Hours

What time does Taps Bar and Grill open?

Taps Bar and Grill opens at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Taps Bar and Grill opens at 12:00 PM on Saturday.Taps Bar and Grill opens at 10:00 AM on Sunday.

What time does Taps Bar and Grill close?

Taps Bar and Grill is closed on Monday.Taps Bar and Grill closes at 12:00 AM (Next day) on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.Taps Bar and Grill closes at 1:00 AM (Next day) on Friday and Saturday.Taps Bar and Grill closes at 11:00 PM on Sunday.

Mon ClosedTue-Thu 2:00 PM - 12:00 AM (Next day)Fri 2:00 PM - 1:00 AM (Next day)Sat 12:00 PM - 1:00 AM (Next day)Sun 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Taps Bar and Grill take credit cards?

Yes, Taps Bar and Grill takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Taps Bar and Grill have catering options?

Yes, Taps Bar and Grill does have catering options.

Does Taps Bar and Grill have a happy hour?

Yes, Taps Bar and Grill has a happy hour.

Does Taps Bar and Grill serve alcohol?

Yes, Taps Bar and Grill serves alcohol. Full Bar

Services

Is Taps Bar and Grill by appointment only?

No, Taps Bar and Grill is not by appointment only.

Indoor Amenities

Does Taps Bar and Grill have TVs?

Yes, Taps Bar and Grill has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Taps Bar and Grill have bike parking?

Yes, Taps Bar and Grill has bike parking.

Does Taps Bar and Grill have outdoor seating?

Yes, Taps Bar and Grill has outdoor seating options.

Does Taps Bar and Grill have parking?

Yes, Taps Bar and Grill has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Taps Bar and Grill wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Taps Bar and Grill is wheelchair accessible.

Does Taps Bar and Grill allow outdoor smoking?

Yes, Taps Bar and Grill allows outdoor smoking.

Does Taps Bar and Grill have free WiFi?

Yes, Taps Bar and Grill has free WiFi.

From the Business

Specialties

At Taps Bar & Grill we take pride in our food and atmosphere. Come in and enjoy an eclectic menu and the friendliest staff in town!

History

Established in 2018.

We are a growing restaurant / sports bars . We include daily specials be sure to check out our Instagram @TapsBarGrill to keep updated!

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2.3 mi

My wife and I came here for a date night. In the reservation, my wife asked for them to put a rose…read moreon the table. The host told us they didn't have any roses but came out with a little bouquet! For the dinner part, we were expecting a little more. The complimentary cornbread wasn't great in our opinions, but I'm sure others may like it. It's clearly homemade and comes with 3 different butters to put on top. We ordered the Salmon and Smashburger and they were both definitely over priced for what it tasted like. The salmon didn't have a lot of seasoning so it sort of tasted like something we'd give our cat. The sweet potato's on that dish were also not the best. The smashburger, in my opinion, would've tasted better if I got it from In N Out across the street. The entire burger just tasted like meat..no seasoning and there was maybe a drop of their aioli on the burger so all in all it just wasn't the best. I would've had a better experience at In N Out. We also ordered the Wagyu meatballs and never received them. We thought it was taking a minute to cook but all we got instead was the check..he didn't even ask us if we wanted dessert. We had wanted to check out their dessert menu and possibly get their strawberry shortcake but I guess that wasn't in the cards for us. We also ordered a cocktail and mocktail. My wife's mocktail (Kava Mule) was great! My cocktail (Horchata Mai Tai) was genuinely the strongest drink I've ever had. The flavor was nice if you could get past the amount of Bacardi they poured in there. Every drink I took felt like I was taking a shot. So with all that being said, unfortunately we won't be returning to Rancher's Daughter. Between the bland and expensive food, the forgotten about meatballs, the check rushed to our table, and the drinks..it's just the not the place for us.

Beautiful hotel and restaurant. We visited for the first time on Thanksgiving, which also happened…read moreto be my husband's birthday. The food was so disappointing. We really had high hopes but were let down. We shared the complimentary corn bread, the arancini, and the hummus crudite. I had the turkey Thanksgiving dinner plate and my husband had the tri tip Thanksgiving plate. The starters were okay - cornbread was a very light texture and the butters that came with it weren't that good. The arancini was fine, just nothing too special but didn't come out very hot. The hummus didn't taste like much and came with a ton of bell peppers, Kalamata olives, artichoke hearts, and some pita. The turkey dinner was not good. The mashed potatoes and the turkey were okay. The root vegetable medley was not good and the stuffing was terrible, it was so mushy and weird. The gravy on the mashed potatoes already had a film over it like it had been sitting out for a while and was not hot at all. I also got an espresso martini that was not good. My husband got the horchata Mai tai - he liked it. My husband said the tri tip was okay but overall the plate was disappointing. They also mentioned on the phone that they would give us a complimentary dessert for my husband's birthday but never brought anything out. Trying to give them the benefit of the doubt that it was a busy night and might give them another chance with their regular menu entrees but I don't have high hopes.

Interior of the restaurant

Cornbread starter, on the house.

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Cool lighting fixtures

The Handle Bar

4.0(256 reviews)

2.6 mi

Can't beat this place! Amazing craft beer and lots of yummy snacks to go with. I had a henhouse IPA…read morethat was killer and paired it with pretzel bites and beer sauce. So good! Service was spot on and the place is immaculate. Handle Bar has a handle on Chico beers that is for certain!

Good. Food . service was excellent. Sat outside . Weather was great- a bit noisy from 20th street…read more. Could have sat inside too. Sit outside before it gets too hot!!

A lot of choices

Pretzel bites!

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Cool rim art

Madison Bear Garden

3.6(846 reviews)

0.5 mi

For the sake of nostalgia, I am giving four stars. But let me tell you the times have changed here…read moreand the quality sadly has gone down. But the bartenders and the staff were very nice and helpful. Came in on a Friday night and had some drinks with some friends was sad to see the specialty shots were all premade and not that great. The next day we came back for a late lunch only to discover it was prom night and super busy. Something has changed to the wings and they taste different than they used to. But they were OK. The garlic fries just had a glob of garlic on top, they were not tossed around in the garlic. That was disappointing too. A friend of ours ordered a burger with a turkey patty and it took forever to get from the kitchen. It took so long they gave us a complementary coupon for a meal in the future. When I asked why it took so long, they said all the turkey patties were frozen and it was taking too long to thaw out. I'm glad it wasn't my burger because I would've hated to know that I just ate a frozen patty. It makes me question the quality of the rest of their burgers at this point. If you have never been here, it is a must see experience. The place is huge and every room has hidden surprises. This is still a Chico staple and I will always come back when I visit.

jiffy burger was probably the best. Peanut butter and jelly…read morewas on the side: lettuce, tomato, onions, mushrooms, and fries were sautéed. Rapid service and rustic ambiance decor. Restaurant is open after midnight everyday. Lots of college students in the outdoor bar dining late after midnight. Music was on fire and energetic. Adjacent to CSU Chico and downtown. Madison Bear Garden reminds me of the singer Madison Beer; made a song "Make you mine" tribute to Megan Fox Jennifer's Body.

This cute statue reminded me of the burger boy

Ruba dub dub in my tum

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GIANT welcome elf~

Lost Dutchman Taproom

4.5(71 reviews)

3.6 mi

May 2021 - OUTDOOR - during covid social distancing:…read more Very nice quality outdoor seating and an overall classy comfortable feeling environment. Great service (also all of the servers wore masks). Large selection of beers, 3 wines and small menu. Cocos Nachos were excellent. $14 The Lemony Orzo Salad was nice. $6 Rueben Panini was pretty good (I'm a Rueben lover and theirs was ok, not awesome). $14. Bishop's Peak Pinot Noir wine was nice. per glass $9. Heretic Make America Juicy Again - an IPA from Fairfield, Ca was very nice. 16oz $6.50 I highly recommend and am glad the Lost Dutchman Tap Room, after a year of heavy duty covid restrictions is back in operation. Thanks Lost Dutchman.

Great selection, staff is pretty awesome and the bar food is on point . Love the patio too!read more

Maui Mango Sticky Rice IPA

This place looked awesome too but was closed at the time. Would love to try the cocktails next time!

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Awesome place

The Alibi Pub and Grill

3.7(43 reviews)

3.4 mi

I love this place! Great atmosphere, fun staff, and great food. Try the Mac n cheese bites, to…read morediiie for :)

Went in for St. Patrick's day for an early dinner. I ordered the pretzels and beer cheese for our…read moreappetizer. I love them. For dinner I had the bulgolgi bowl. I ordered it with jasmine rice, extra picked onions, and here's a big secret...I got the garlic cream sauce from the chicken bowl (super good). My partner ordered the black and blue burger and it did not disappoint. I also got the buttered cake with vanilla ice cream !! Love the staff, shout out to Gabe, Angie and TJ! Always a good time at our favorite neighborhood gathering spot.

Just a typical College Football Saturday (that's Angie in black, far right)

My Alibi Burger

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When it warms up, I'm all over that patio!

Franky's

3.8(206 reviews)

0.2 mi

My husband raved about this place. We ordered 4 slices at the window. All of them looked like and…read moretasted dry.

We always have a great time here! The food is fresh and super delicious. The staff is friendly but…read morenot over the top. Good price and great drinks! The place is nicely decorated and I love that they have a full bar! Try the espresso martini. It's delicious. We also had this day the family meal. It fed all of us really well. We will be back:)