We arrived at the restaurant at 4:55pm for our 5:00pm reservation and we were warmly greeted and seated promptly. We were seated along the large window overlooking patio seating and the Sacramento River. The views are truly lovely. Our server, MJ greeted us kindly and took our beverage order. I ordered a glass of their House White, which was a 2022 California Chardonnay and was quite good. My partner ordered an iced tea. For dinner we ordered the Ribeye and the Filet, both cooked medium. Our food arrived approximately 30 minutes after ordering. The quality of the beef here was absolutely top notch. Prime beef for sure. This was the best steak I have enjoyed in Shasta County in over 10 years. Absolutely cooked to perfection. My partner's filet was massive. This had to be at least a 20 ounce filet and he enjoyed every morsel. The sides accompanying our mains, mashed potatoes and carrots for him and mashed potatoes and Brussels sprouts for me, were fair to good, but not great. The carrots were raw. As in, not only very crunchy but cold all the way through. Mashed potatoes were nice and buttery, but not nearly warm enough. These spuds sat on a plate until the beef arrived. The restaurant was very kind in offering us a complimentary slice of cheesecake since we were celebrating an anniversary. The cheesecake was dense and rich and accompanied by berry sauce and caramel sauce, both of which were lovely. Freshly piped whipped cream and mixed berries and powdered sugar on the dessert plate made for a very lovely presentation, indeed, and was most appreciated. Service the entire meal was excellent. Price for our meals: $135 + $27 gratuity for a total of $162. We have paid nearly as much for a steak dinner elsewhere in Shasta County for a meal that came nowhere close to this. Worth. Every. Penny. Cannot wait to try the Brunch Menu. Highly Recommended. read more

View 202 - View from inside the restaurant, overlooking patio seating and the Sacramento River. - Seafood Near Me - Redding, California

Restaurant located on hillside looking over river. Beautiful location. Lots of parking . The waitress was wonderful, fast and had suggestions and knowledge of menu. Food cooked perfectly and every dish was wonderful. Perfect size meal and desserts. They actually had a chocolate cake that I can eat without dairy. 100% recommend for a date or work dinner. read more

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We came here for lunch. The quality of ingredients were very good. I enjoyed a Philly Cheesesteak sandwich and the wife had fish and chips. The amount of meat in the sandwich was generous. The salad with house dressing was delicious. This is likely the most romantic restaurant Ambience in Redding read more

We love View 202. Always have. Always will. Today we had brunch which was divine. My oldest daughter baby granddaughter and me. Peter was our guy for brunch. A lovely view of the river and sounds of geese flying near on this mild overcast morning with heaters burning as we sat outdoors on the patio was perfect. Tinkly jazz music playing - my daughter had eggs Benedict with filet mignon and I had the Monte Cristo. Baby granddaughter shared. We had lavender lemonade and coffee and also the amazing bread to dip into the delicious garlic olive oil -- Peter was charming and fun. Other guests interacted with us -- it was an absolutely fabulous time. The food was out of this world. Perfect hollandaise and the filet and eggs melted in your mouth. Hats off to the chef! To add more---- We have normally only had dinner here for many years and we also had a bridal shower event here too. It was a very festive fun and delicious time for all of us ladies. read more

View 202 - Eggs Benny with mouth watering filet mignon and Monte Cristo - both so delicious! - Seafood Near Me - Redding, California

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Took an hour + to get the wrong breakfast. Service was lacking severely. The view is hard to beat but I know why I don't eat here. Eggs for the Benedict I didn't order were over cooked. And if we asked for syrup and got a tablespoon. I almost left early on and wish I had. At least they comped what I ate. Meals came out at all different times. It's NOT that busy. The star is for the river. read more

This place was very busy. Was seated quickly. Service was good. Food is a bit pricey, but tasted good. Ambiance was nice. Right by the river. Patio seating. Nice place to eat. Wish the sides were a bit bigger. 4 stars smoked prime rib. Price is a bit on the high side for the food portions. The sides were so small. The food was good. I ate everything. Tasted good. Nicely cooked. read more

View 202 - Smoked prime rib 12oz - Seafood Near Me - Redding, California

The Black Truffle Ribeye with broccolini and mashed potatoes is a meal that would satisfy a Viking while also impressing an Argentinian who knows that cuts of this quality are few and far between. Cooked perfectly medium rare I washed down each bite with a Pinot Noir while taking in views of Mount Shasta, trees and a soothing river that flowed peacefully on one fine Fall evening. Redding got them bomb fine dining meals, check it out next time you're in this part of Nor Cal. Highly recommended. read more

The food here was incredible but we sat there for like 15 minutes and we had to stand up and walk over and asked for service. Maybe they were shortstaffed but I think we should've been at least offered drinks the first 15 minutes of sitting down. read more

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Very fun spot for a date night or celebration. We had a great view of the sunset! Beautiful restaurant, awesome service, and the food was delicious! read more

My husband and I came in for our anniversary ! We were wowed by our overall service from Pete and the hostess were both wonderful! View 202 made our anniversary experience the best ever! Food was comparable to Hell's Kitchen BUT way better! We did not get to sit on the deck but the hostess took our pictures for us! We definitely plan on coming back :) 10/10 recommend checking view 202 for your next date night! Highly recommend the short rib, blueberry salad, hibiscus margarita, and the cheesecake with blueberry! read more

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The Deck - Redding's Premier Dining Experience Formerly known as View 202, and before that, Hatch Cover, The Deck has truly evolved into something special. For those of us who grew up loving this iconic Redding location, the transformation is both nostalgic and exciting. Now modern, sleek, and classy, The Deck delivers a refined dining experience with unmatched views of the Sacramento River, Mt. Shasta, and the surrounding beauty of Redding through its stunning floor-to-ceiling glass panels. They've added a gorgeous outdoor pizza oven and a cozy fire pit that creates a perfect atmosphere to relax and take it all in. On Thursdays, they welcome dogs on the deck -- honestly, they should consider making every day dog-friendly because this place is made for good vibes and great company. The name The Deck is a brilliant marketing move -- simple, memorable, and fitting. I flirted with the idea of calling it The View Deck for nostalgia's sake, but no, The Deck is perfect. As for the team -- Joe, the General Manager, brings leadership and heart to the operation. Julia, the Executive MasterChef, is clearly a master of her craft; the food reflects it. And my servers, Sophia & Sam, were excellent -- professional, attentive, and absolutely lovely. All in all, The Deck is easily one of the best dining experiences in Redding. The only rival might be Riverview Country Club, but when it comes to ambiance, location, and energy -- The Deck is in a league of its own. read more

been to View 202 several times, and overall the experience has been a bit hit or miss. However, my most recent visit was excellent -- the filet mignon was cooked perfectly, and the calamari appetizer was outstanding. The atmosphere can be enjoyable, especially when dining outside on the patio under the right conditions. That said, the view itself isn't quite as impressive as one might expect, and there are some aesthetic details that could be improved. For example, the fountain feature near the entrance doesn't appear to be well-maintained, and it leaves a less-than-ideal first impression. Overall, the food quality is good, and when everything comes together, it can be a great dining experience. read more

I haven't been to View 202 for a few years, mainly for the reasons below Bar: Bartenders have been good. I drink mainly old-school cocktails like a martini or old-fashioned. It's hard to mess these up, but the bartenders have been attentive and good. No complaints. Restaurant: I have been here several times and have found the kitchen lacking. They have a solid view of the river, but the atmosphere is ruined by subpar food. I've had only mediocre steaks here. Definitely avoid any tenderloin. Everything else was just boring, as though it was re-heated Sysco food. Service: I've never had bad service here, and when I've complained about food issues, I was always taken care of. YMMV: it's been a while since I've returned for anything but a cocktail. read more

Had an amazing time at View 202! The atmosphere was perfect, as well as the food and Peter, our host, made the experience even better with his warm and attentive service. What a wonderful Father's Day experience at View 202! Peter was an exceptional host, making everything feel extra special. My dad absolutely loved it, and it was the perfect way to celebrate. Thank you again Peter. read more

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Patio seating was great on a sunny Friday afternoon. We made it to Social Hour (3:30-5) which had great prices on drinks and a handful of appetizers (no pun intended). My husband and I both loved our drinks. We shared the orange rosemary edamame, which was surprisingly good. Service was fantastic. Overlooks the river. read more

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Arrived early on New Year's Eve and scored a great table with a view. Server Peter balanced professional service with a warm sense of humor. We will be back! read more

View 202 - Seafood Near Me - Redding, California

Our first dinner date here was wonderful and splendid. I've been wanting to try the Social Hour menu, and since today is Margherita Monday, I thought it was the perfect opportunity to bring my kids and enjoy the view. We walked in and waited a couple of minutes to be seated. Once seated, we waited for over 15 minutes, but no one came to attend to us. We were getting hungry, especially the kids, and we were all getting thirsty. When we finally decided to leave, there were absolutely no staff members to be found anywhere inside. However, the couple seated about a minute before us had already been served drinks and ordered their food. We were very disappointed because we wanted to try the Social Hour menu, and my last review was five stars. Today, it's one star. Instead, we left and went to Raw, where we were immediately seated, served water, and had our order taken within five minutes. If you're going to charge expensive fine dining prices, splendid customer service should be included. Horrible experience. read more

Firstly, I can't believe that this place has anything short of a 5 star average rating, because we had nothing short of a 5 star experience. I was trying to find a slightly upscale place to have a special dinner with friends in the Redding area, but Yelp & Google reviews were not bringing up any clear candidates. I ended up searching "Fine Dining Redding", and this place came up. Between the 7 of us we ordered the Halibut, Harissa Salmon, Ribeye, 2 burgers, Fresh bread, Apple Jack cocktails, some kind of gin sour, and some wine & beer, as well as cheesecake and creme brûlée for desert. 100% of everything we ordered was a home run. The ambiance was nice out on the patio as well, it is a very large space, and we had a nice fire pit nearby for an added cozy feel. Our server was really really great (wish I caught her name so I could give her a shout out). She remained really sweet even though my friend was being a slight pest about something about ordering more bread. We stayed well after they closed, and the staff was really nice about it. read more

I came for dinner and got fine dining. I'm very glad that I made reservations early on. Traci was our awesome waitress, and Julina was our server. Both of these ladies provided superior customer service. The house was very busy, but they were extremely accommodating. They seem to be easily managing the crowds even though it looked a little shorthanded from the employees' part. But they seemed to back up and help each other wonderfully. The design of this place was romantic. There are huge windows all around and a large deck where you can eat outside and watch the sunset. Inside the ceiling had wonderful chandeliers. Outside, they had this light array overhead that was romantic. After the sunset, the outdoor heaters were a godsend. We decided to try a little of everything so we could enjoy our anniversary out and being disabled and getting all the help that they gave us, it was a delight to have selected this place, as it was our first time in the area. TY YELP. Dinner arrived, and it was stunning with every plate that came to our table. It was a win on every point. Portions were just the right size, and they had incredible eye appeal. But that's not all. I have a very unique ability to determine deep layers of tasting flavors. The chef was totally a pro. Happy palate for all at the table. I started my meal with a very tastey, bloody mary. First came our bread basket with local sourced homage style lovely bread with a pesto dip were the basil was the star and the garlic wasn't. It even had a hint of lemon on the buds. Perfect. As an appetizer we shared the Vegan Scallops. It was Scallops Seared King Trumpet Mushrooms, Marinated in a White Wine Tamari Miso Paste Concoction, Served with Wasabi Pea Puree, Truffle Oil, Edamame, Peas, Trumpet Bacon, Garnished with Daikon Micro Greens, and Edible Flowers. OMG. amazing. I can not describe how beautiful it was or the flavors that I encountered on this salad. Then came the Prawn Blend of the Three House Made Fettuccine Pastas, Blistered Harvest Cherry Tomatoes, Confit Garlic, Asparagus, and Pesto Sauce. My wife had the Chicken Marsala. Gorgeous all. We finished with the Flourless Chocolate Cake, Blackberry Compote, Chocolate Ganache, and Vanilla Ice Cream. Save me from my happiness. Sooooo good. Lots of ice cream. Honestly, if I'm in the area, I will book and not miss the next adventure in epicurean sociability. WTG TEAM 202 read more

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Restaurant has beautiful views with an outdoor patio. Highly recommend the Calamari, Rib eye and halibut, all were wonderful and cooked perfectly. Special shout out to Peter for his kind service and awesome recommendations! read more

You cannot beat this view and this happy hour burger. Plus, Peter is the best! Go and sit outside and you won't regret it.

I have an attachment to this place because this is where my wife and I ate the day I proposed to her. We sat outside over looking the gorgeous river. They have great tasting food and yummy desserts. We returned to the View a little over a year later to celebrate our anniversary. I reserved our table online and provided a note to them that we are celebrating our anniversary. They were sweet enough to have a plaque at our table when we arrived. I definitely recommend eating here for a nice date night or just out with the family. read more

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We ate at view 202 on 9/17/2024 and had a great experience. Mariah was extremely friendly and not only greeted us at the host stand when we walked in but was also the waitress for our table and at least another 8 tables. She was very personable, was not rushed, was extremely knowledgeable about the menu and decanted the bottle of wine we ordered without having to ask for it. This was my second experience at this restaurant in last 4 years and I will definitely be back. Mariah was truly exceptional. Thank you. -Ben read more

Service was outstanding. Greeted immediately. And the ambiance was definitely what we needed for our 7 year marriage anniversary with our 2 month old baby. Noise lever was great. The host was great, waiter very attentive and gave me a great wine recommendation (she def knew her stuff) the view was amazing. The food was mouth watering. If you need an intimate or calm place to take your spouse or simply take a deep breath at the end of the week w a great meal and variety of great drink selection I would recommend View 202. read more

View 202 - Outdoor seating - Seafood Near Me - Redding, California

The view, rood and service are always the best!!!! We have been here several times and it has always been good. The outdoor patio dining is so nice with a great view of the Sacramento River. read more

I made reservations for my partner's birthday and me. We were seated, but waited up to 30 minutes without any greeting from our server- no offer of drinks, not even a simple "Hi sorry we're a bit behind, I'll be right with you." After waiting with no acknowledgment and trying to flag someone to take our order and failing, we decided to leave and ended up eating at Kobe Restaurant instead. The service can be better... I'll give this place two stars solely for the beautiful view, especially during sunset. This place has so much potential, but the service really needs to be up to par. read more

We have eaten here several times and always had a great meal. I recommend the Chicken Marsala, the pasta special, burger or pizza. I like that their menu periodically changes with the seasons. The service has been great and the view over the river is the best in town. read more

TLDR: The actual view from the patio and cleanliness 5/5. Food 2.5/5. Service could be improved. If you decided to give this place a try, I recommend the calamari, prime rib, or the short rib gnocchi. Looking for a venue for a family celebration, we noticed that View 202 provided a great view but also looked to have some positive reviews for food. The ambience, setting, and cleanliness of the restaurant. It's modern designed with pretty floral paintings throughout. The lighting creates an intimate and relaxed atmosphere perfect for casual dining, intimate dates, or larger party celebrations. Initially we had made reservations for the patio but due to the smoke we decided to sit indoors. The patio has many seating options (I would recommend making reservations online 1 -2 days before), out door misting stations for super hot days, and pretty lights hanging above. The food is overpriced. Regarding selection, it's a standard American dining dinner menu. I don't think that the lack of selection is necessarily a bad thing... IF it can be executed well. We ordered the following items: prime rib, mediterranean halibut, Cajun Blackened Salmon, Short Rib Gnocchi, and the View Burger. Calamari: Was one of the best calamari appetizers I've ordered. It came with an amazing sauce and each calamari was a thick and tender slice of squid. Not just little rings. 5/5 if you like calamari you need to order it here. A) Prime Rib: 5/5. This was one of the best dishes we had entree wise. It's not a steak house so it wasn't the best prime rib I've ever had; however, it was quality. I asked for medium and the cook was medium. The meat was very tender. The prime rib wasn't overly salty and I felt it paired well with the potatoes and asparagus. B) Short Rib Gnocchi: 5/5. This was the other stand out of the night. The short ribs were very tender and seasoned well. The gnocchi also seemed like it was freshly made. Now for the food that could be improved upon. C and D) Both the halibut and the salmon were too dry. The seasoning was fine if not a little too salty but the primary issue was how dry everything turned out. Maybe a little overcooked... E) The view burger was asked to be cooked at a medium we ended up getting a burger that was closer to well-done. Very chewy, bun was soggy, and overall not worth the $20. The fries were decent. Service. Our service was very very very slow. I don't blame the waiter/bartender but I think that was one of the issues. Our waitperson was in charge of the bar and had to serve our party. I don't expect to be checked on every 5 seconds, but we had to make requests to get stuff from the bussing staff in order to get what we needed. For our entire dinner service which was about 1.5-2 hours plates weren't cleared. We ended up grabbing additional silverware from an empty table. When our waitperson/bartender was available though they were very friendly, personable, smiled, and cracked jokes but I think this is something that has to change. The person manning the bar for the entire restaurant SHOULD NOT also be responsible for covering a table especially a larger party. I'm not sure if we will be back for a full dinner party in the future. But to get calamari and to enjoy the views with friends that might be something that we would do again. read more

View 202 - prime rib - Seafood Near Me - Redding, California

We visited for the first time last night. It was fantastic! Let's start with the drink menu.... I got a tasty vodka berry smash. My friends got the sangria and a mocktail which were all delicious. The ambiance was wonderful. They keep the restaurant dark but have this cute table lamps that turn on. It wasn't too noisy even though they filled up. We were at a table but they also had plush velvet booth. Service was attentive but not overbearing. All of the food was dynamite! We all had different salads: The View, the Caesar, and Caper Citrus salad which had crispy capers!!! Yum! All the salads were perfectly dressed. A definite highlight of the night was the warm bread and verde sauce they served. The verde sauce is garlic, olive oil, and some green herb that you dip the bread in. So good!!!! We had the cherry salmon with crispy brussel sprouts and creamy cheesy polenta. It was served piping hot and the salmon melted in your mouth. It was a pricey meal so be prepared. Excellent experience and will go back. read more

Peter was out server and he was excellent!! He made sure we had everything we needed was very inviting and let us know the best deals and favorites from the menu! He dat us at one of the booths as it was our favorite to sit at! Peter was so amazing!! Definitely a server anyone would enjoy! He is such a blessing!! You're awesome Peter!! -Jordan S. read more

Peter was phenomenal! Not only was he attentive the entire night, but he made sure we left with a full tub of the Verde sauce we loved so much. He really went out of his way to make our experience at View 202 memorable. read more

Great service. We really enjoyed Peter's fun conversation. Nice happy hour! Definitely coming back. read more

View 202 - Seafood Near Me - Redding, California

View 202 was was really good. We had great servers and such a beautiful view of course. The one thing that I will forever get when I go is the Pesto Burrata . Probably some of the best tasting pesto I have ever had. read more

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Friday evening reservation for patio. Waited only a few minutes to be seated. Misters on patio cooled area by 20 degrees. Refreshing and not wet at all. Tracy went above and beyond to make sure our drinks and appetizer were promptly taken. Patio views of the Sacramento River and Mt. Shasta were spectacular. Calamari was perfectly cooked and plating very pleasing. Service was over the top. Food was prepared and presentation was top shelf. Most enjoyable evening. You will reach into your wallet for this fine dining experience, but you get what you pay for. This place was made for special occasions and rewarding yourself. Enjoy. read more

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Service, waitress was lovely. Ambience, ok, nice. Food, eh. Wine glass, dirty and under poured. read more

Have been here twice now while visiting friends in the area, both times Noah was our server and he was amazing !!!! We loved the patio area, nice view and spacious, so tables are not too close together like some places. Enjoyed the fish & chips and the blackberry salad. The Cubano sandwich tasted good but would have preferred it made with the traditional bread. read more

The location is amazing, the view from the outside dining was equally amazing. The food was fantastic but what made above the rest was our waiter Peter. I highly recommend this restaurant as they will take care of your every need for a awesome total experience read more

I decided to spend one of my last nights in Redding trying to find great ambiance and dinner. One of the bartenders at my hotel recommended the View 22, so here we are. I really enjoyed the patio seating and overhead twinkling lights. This restaurant is located right next to the river so the views are great! So great that everyone kept getting up to take pictures off the clear fencing on the patio. This became a bit of a nuisance throughout our dinner. There were a lot of bugs too and the glass fencing was in desperate need of cleaning. The food was average and due to the busyness of the restaurant, food took a long time to be prepared. Our waitress was nice but only checked on us once at the start of our meal. We had to flag her down to get the check when we were ready to leave as well. Lastly there is zero lighting at the entrance, which made for quite the obstacle coarse in heels as the parking lot is also located downhill. My opinion is that I didn't find this restaurant all that impressive and there are better options in Redding if you're looking for a nice dinner. read more

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Visited Sunday 10/22/23 for a birthday dinner. The waitress was friendly and helpful, the view was pretty. The kitchen accommodated a couple requests for kids which was nice of them. The place was pretty empty for a weekend, but it still took more than an hour to get our food (6-top). The prices were a bit high, even though I am accustomed to pricey dining it seemed higher than normal to me. The patio was beautiful, although the kids noticed a HUGE spider with a pretty impressive web on the ceiling of the patio overhang right above our table. Sure it's outdoor dining but not exactly what you want to be eating under! What was most infuriating though was the 2% surcharge for using a credit card. They have a sign warning you of this near the front... in illegible black-on-blue (see picture). They also surcharge on debit cards per the sign, but that is not allowed by the banks. If the kitchen drank a couple Red Bulls and the owners toned down the greed a bit it would probably be a nice place. read more

it's been 6 years since our first visit to View 202 and I have to say the service and food have greatly improved. Our waiter was cordial, attentive and professional. We started off with a calamari appetizer. Our entrees were the Apricot Bourbon Salmon for my wife. And the Lemon Parmesan Halibut for me. Delicious! For desert we each had cream brûlée . read more