Red Tavern
Chico's premiere dining establishment with expertly made, California-cuisine style meals. Reservations definitely needed on weekend nights.
Aca Taco
133 broadway street, +1 530 894-0191. aca taco is one of the most popular late-night treats in chico. their popular buritos are a perfect adendum to a night well spent.
Italian Cottage
2234 esplanade. awesome breakfast omelettes, especially the spicy italian one with marinara sauce, melted cheese, sausage, and pepperoni.
Windy's Chinese
1000 w sacramento ave # g, +1 530 343-1788.
Pluto's
210 main street, +1 530 343-0165, fax: +1 530 343-0184, (http://plutosfreshfood.co...). pluto's specializes in sandwiches and salads that are both healthy and unbelievably tasty. anything with roasted turkey is particularly recommended.
Fifth Street Steakhouse
345 west fifth street, +1 530 891-6328. arguably the best restaurant in chico, and certainly one of the most expensive, this small but divine steakhouse is known as much for its extensive wine cellar as it is for its steaks.
Smokin' Mo's BBQ
131 broadway st, +1 530 891-6677. they offer tri-tip, chicken, pork, and ribs. you have 4 different sauces to choose from and you can take as much sauce from each type as you want. its an order at the counter place.
Sultan's Bistro
300 broadway st, +1 530 345-7455. the beef and lamb gyro plates make for one of the best dinners you'll never have.
Woodstock's Pizza
166 e 2nd st, +1 530 893-1500, fax: +1 530 894-8156, (http://www.woodstockschic...). the title of best pizza joint in chico is a contentious one and no one faults woodstock's for throwing their hat into the ring. the variety of options and the tasty desserts are the perfect fuel for a night of studying or a night on the town.
Sierra Nevada Taproom and Restaurant
This is one of Chico's landmark restaurants. Sierra Nevada Brewery has been a Chico icon since its founding in 1979. Chicoans take great pride in their local brewery and Sierra Nevada can be found all throughout the town. The accompanying taproom and restaurant is one of the most popular places to eat in Chico. Almost always filled to capacity, the wait can be long sometimes, but the prices are reasonable and the food is top tier.
Jedidiah's
Best breakfast in Chico.