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    The Bantam Kitchen

    4.5 (254 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    THE BANTAM KITCHEN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Ratha C.

    We were craving fried green tomatoes and this place does not disappoint! After a long walk in the garden of lights, this was a nice sit down to relax with southern comfort food. The server was very nice, given we were there almost during closing on a really cold night. We recommend!

    Tri-tip French Dip
    Heath S.

    Our first visit to Bantam was quite exciting. Parking was fairly easy and they had a smoker in front of the restaurant. The menu was creative with lots of flavorful options. The interior is rustic which you would expect from a bbq joint but plenty of tables inside Our first trip resulted in a fantastic Tri Tip French dip that was so juicy I didn't need to use the Au Jus and the toasted bun brought it home! The Carolina Cuban had pork shoulder that was very dry making the sandwich not so good. With beer and wine and that French dip...we came back. Our second and third trips were disappointing as the food was generally overcooked and uneventful. Service is generally slow as they keep their wait staff thin. With two bad experiences in a row, we just can't risk going back with so many good options in town.

    Catfish po boy with lettuce added
    Janaya M.

    Cute little rustic eatery. The service was great. The Cajun fries are very good. Mac and cheese is creamy. The catfish po boy was cooked to perfection. The chicken sandwiches are large and crispy. They make their pickles homemade. The prices are high.

    Smoked brisket nachos!
    Devin S.

    Came here with my wife and daughter for dinner. Owner and staff were super friendly and welcoming. We have a daughter with special needs and she can get loud. Well, that wasn't a problem for the staff. Next, the food was incredible. We had the smoked brisket nachos to start. I've never had good BBQ in California, but this brisket was up there with some of the best meat I've had in Texas! Every bite was amazing. We also had a burger and fries. Both were hot, fresh and large. We would gladly recommend this place. Worth the drive out of the center of town.

    Fried Chicken Sandwich
    Debora R.

    I ate at The Bantam Kitchen in the Public Market. I ordered the feisty chicken sandwich. So delicious and just spicy enough. Very tasty! The service is quick considering the liveliness of the new Public Market. A great place to relax and dine in Redding.

    That's a fat burger!
    James D.

    Back here again. They added a fried green tomato BLT! My wife always ordered a special order very much like this, sans the bacon. She loves this addition. So I took her bacon for my burger. It's really nice to have a good old fat burger for a change from the smash burger craze. They do make smash burgers here too. Always excellent food, service and cocktails. I pass on the beers tonight...much to my delight. We dine at a happy hour time/ old folks. Less crowds, preferred seating and again, always excellent service.

    Eggs Benedict
    Taylor A.

    Excellent & polite waitstaff. The food took a little long to get when there weren't that many people around BUT the wait was worth it. The breakfast banger was fantastic! The biscuits & gravy were to die for! & they have creative twist on their eggs benedict that hits the spot.

    Russ C.

    We both had the Southwest Chicken Salad for lunch and were really surprised with the flavor and texture of the chicken. It was plenty of food and more than help us over for dinner and would order again for sure. The outside is not much to look and but the inside has a very nice feel to it with really good service to top it off.

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    Pamela L.

    The food was good, specializing in Cajun spices, and fun flavored milkshakes. The peach and chicken salad is a winner. The ambiance is ok, not much going on there. The location probably attracts locals from the countryside bc it is not near the freeway or shopping centers. The bathroom is very old and smelled of old paint and sewer. The staff were exceptionally welcoming and provided great service.

    Peach cheesecake with whipped cream and caramel sauce.
    Maria B.

    Immediately as we walked in, the staff members were very welcoming and led us to our table. The waiter and hostess were very courteous and recommended the burgers that we selected. This was our first time at the restaurant, so we ordered burgers, Mac n cheese and their peach cheesecake. Everything was delicious! If you're ever traveling by this place, make sure to try it out. They also have great 80s music playing in the background (at least while we were there). They also recommended for us to try their homemade ranch dressing, hot sauce and bbq sauce. They were excellent!

    Fried Green Tomato Burger
    Debbie G.

    Had a Birthday lunch here today 8 of us, Fried Green Tomato burger was amazing, the service was outstanding. Others had Pulled Pork Nachos & Fried Green Tomatoes that were also amazing!! If you haven't been you need to try; you will not be disappointed.

    Brandon H.

    The Bantam Kitchen and Cooler is one of the best restaurants in all of Northern California--and without a doubt, in the top two here in Redding, California. It's located right across the street from a good, old-school American veteran bar, The Hen House--a place I'm quite fond of. There's a young lady behind the bar who is also the manager on duty when the owner is not present, Kari--and she's excellent. The chef, Ian, cooks with love, magic, heart, and soul in every single dish he prepares. You can taste the care. Tonight, while enjoying some red wine, I met patrons who came from Shingletown, Red Bluff, and all kinds of places just to eat here. That says something. The quality is top-notch--something you just don't normally find in Redding. And I love this city, so when I say that, it means something.

    Bantam cheeseburger and fries.

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    Excellent food!! So glad we chose this place!! The shrimp and grits were recommended and was amazing!

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    Their boneless tenders and fries are soooo gooooddd the workers are great too great atmosphere

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    Amazing chicken sandwich! Must try! Visiting from Sacramento for the weekend. Great service!

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