The Far North Restaurants
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1. Bidwell Perk
$ | |A clean and tidy, many-windowed chain alternative for coffee (several different roasts daily) and pastries, Bidwell Perk also serves full breakfasts and light lunches. Bagels, French toast, quiche, and croissant sandwiches in the morning give way to small plates, salads, panini, and sliders as the day moves along.
664 E. 1st Ave., Chico, California, 95926, USA530-899–1500Known For
- Beer and wine selection
- Outdoor patio
- Well-crafted espresso drinks
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner -
2. Cravings
$ | |This casual breakfast and lunch place inside a clapboard house satisfies diners' cravings with dishes like homemade slow-roasted corned-beef hash topped with two eggs and accompanied by a slice of sourdough or gluten-free bread. You can get breakfast and excellent pastries all day, with soups, salads, sandwiches, wraps, and burgers on the menu for lunch.
278 Main St., Chester, California, 96020, USA530-258–2229Known For
- Waffles with applewood-smoked bacon in the batter
- Outdoor patio
- Attached bookstore (run separately)
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and Wed. (sometimes more in winter). No dinner -
3. Highlands Ranch Restaurant and Bar
$$$ | |Dining at the Highlands Ranch Resort’s contemporary roadhouse restaurant is in a stained-wood, high-ceilinged indoor space or on an outdoor deck with striking views of a serene meadow and the hillside beyond. Among the few sophisticated eating options within Lassen Volcanic National Park's orbit, the restaurant serves updated pasta, fish, chicken, beef, and lamb dishes.
41515 Hwy. 36, Mill Creek, California, 96061, USA530-595–3388Known For
- Craft cocktails, beer flights, wines by the glass
- Small plates and burgers in the bar
- Inventive sauces and preparations
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.–Wed. (no lunch Thurs.) Nov.–late May -
4. Lilys
$$ | |This restaurant in a white-clapboard home, framed by a picket fence and arched trellis, offers an eclectic menu, starting with bananas Foster French toast for breakfast. The varied lunch and dinner selections might include spicy Mongolian chicken salad, herb-stuffed fresh trout, pad Thai, filet mignon, and always several burgers.
1013 S. Mt. Shasta Blvd., Mt. Shasta, California, 96067, USA530-926–3372Known For
- Hearty breakfast fare
- Brussels sprouts salad with crispy bacon and goat cheese
- Patio dining
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. -
5. Dunsmuir Brewery Works
$ | |Travelers mingle with locals at this downtown spot for microbrews and pub fare that includes vegetarian-nut, elk, and ½-pound Angus-beef burgers, along with pesto-cream mussels, duck tacos, and smoked-salmon and classic BLTs. The house brews range from pale ale to a porter, with growlers available to go.
5701 Dunsmuir Ave., Dunsmuir, California, 96025, USA530-235–1900Known For
- Outdoor patio
- Warm pretzels, house-made beer cheese bread
- Clam chowder Fridays
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. (sometimes Tues.) early Sept.–late May -
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6. From the Hearth Kitchen & Pie Shop
$ | |A homegrown variation on the Panera theme, this extremely popular operation (as in expect a wait at peak dining hours) serves pastries, eggs and other hot dishes, and good coffee drinks, juices, and smoothies for breakfast. The chefs whip up a diverse selection of wraps, panini, sandwiches, burgers, rice bowls, and soups the rest of the day.
2650 Churn Creek Rd., Redding, California, 96002, USA530-424–2233Known For
- Pork breakfast tacos
- Pies and other baked goods
- Several other locations (two drive-through)
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7. Mamma Llama Eatery & Cafe
$ | |Tap into the spirit of 21st-century Weaverville at this mellow café that serves breakfast (all day) and lunch, in winter specializing in hot soups to warm body and soul. Expect all the usual suspects at breakfast, along with Country Cheesy Potatoes (topped with green chili) and sausage between two biscuits topped with homemade sausage gravy; a spicy club wrap and several vegetarian sandwiches are among the lunch offerings.
490 Main St., Weaverville, California, 96093, USA530-623–6363Known For
- Hometown vibe
- Good soups
- Espresso drinks
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. (but check). No dinner -
8. Moonstone Bistro
$$$ | |The chef-owner at this light-filled restaurant in a strip mall 1½ miles southwest of downtown incorporates seasonal organic produce, free-range meats, sustainable line-caught fish, and cage-free eggs in his cuisine. Staples include salads, fish tacos, pasta dishes, and burgers (standard, veggie, or teriyaki mushroom Swiss) for dinner daily and lunch except on Sunday, when buckwheat pancakes, French toast, and two variations on eggs Benedict headline the brunch menu.
3425 Placer St., Redding, California, 96001, USA530-241–3663Known For
- Organic produce
- All-day bistro menu
- Sunday brunch
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. -
9. Seven Suns Coffee and Cafe
$ | |A favorite gathering spot for locals, this small coffee shop in a stone building serves specialty wraps and burritos for breakfast and lunch, plus soups and salads. Pastries, made daily, include muffins, cookies, and scones (great blackberry ones in season).
1011 S. Mt. Shasta Blvd., Mt. Shasta, California, 96067, USA530-926–9701Known For
- Coffee, tea, spiced cider, Italian sodas
- Outside patio
- Vegetarian offerings
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner -
10. Sierra Nevada Brewery Taproom
$ | |The famous brewery's high-ceilinged, heavy-on-the-wood taproom bustles day and night with patrons washing down well-conceived gastropub grub with the best-selling Pale Ale and smaller-batch offerings, some only available here. The open kitchen turns out sandwiches, burgers, wood-oven pizzas, and fish-and-chips (the fish's batter made with Pale Ale) with remarkable speed.
1075 E. 20th St., Chico, California, 95928, USA530-345–2739Known For
- Pretzel with white-cheddar beer cheese and mustard
- Wings and salads
- Draft beers
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11. Taroko Asian Bar & Grill
$$ | |With items like Shanghai dumplings and Taiwanese sausage fried rice, this pan-Asian restaurant decorated with contemporary flair tilts heavily Chinese—the chef's from the mainland, the owner Taiwan—but Japan and the rest of Southeast Asia are amply represented. Some dishes seem tweaked to broaden their appeal, but they're generally well executed, and even on busy nights the staffers remain pleasant and efficient.
1701 Pine St., Redding, California, 96001, USA530-255–8863Known For
- Small bites that can add up to a meal
- Salads, bowls, soups, rice, and noodles
- Specialty cocktails and beer selection
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12. The Ranch House
$ | |This convivial neighborhood pub stands out because of its abundance of shaded patio seating (and full horseshoes pit) in the landscaped backyard. After a long day of hiking and exploring, the restaurant is a reliable bet for hearty comfort fare—sandwiches, half-pound burgers, fish-and-chips, and tacos, plus a daily special or two.
669 Main St., Chester, California, 96020, USA530-258–4226Known For
- Chicken wings, mac-and-cheese bites, and fried pickles appetizers
- Decadent "Sidewinder" spiral fries with cheese, pulled pork, creamy Sriracha, and sour cream
- Beer selection
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.–Tues. No lunch Wed. and Thurs. -
13. The Rawbar Restaurant & Sushi
$$ | |For more than two decades, the chefs at this downtown pan-Asian restaurant and bar have served up sushi, sashimi, rolls, "hot bites" like Korean tacos (short ribs with kimchi aioli), and build-your-own poké bowls. Chico being an inland destination, the sushi might not always be as absolutely fresh as on the coast, but even then it's close, and the nonsushi options show flair and imagination.
346 Broadway St., Chico, California, 95928, USA530-897–0626Known For
- Blistered shishito peppers and other starters
- Thai "drunken" noodles and Korean egg-topped pork belly over rice cake
- Signature cocktails and wine, sake, and whiskey flights
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No lunch Sun. -
14. Trinity County Brewing Company
$ | |Craft brews, from pale ales to stout, and food that's a cut above the expected have made this brewpub with a cavernous industrial interior a hit. The cheese-curd and chicken-wing starters and burger and grilled-chicken sandwich are among the best sellers.
301 Main St., Weaverville, California, 96093, USA530-423–4114Known For
- Community feel
- Outside patio
- Garlic fries with secret sauce
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. -
15. View 202
$$$ | |The view at this glass-walled hilltop restaurant is of the Sacramento River below the wide outdoor patio and well beyond the waterway to snowcapped mountains. It's best to stick with the least complicated preparations on the New American menu, which emphasizes grilled meats and fish from noted California purveyors but also includes Asian-tinged appetizers and house-made ravioli.
202 Hemsted Dr., Redding, California, 96002, USA530-226–8439Known For
- Friday and Saturday prime rib
- Specialty cocktails
- Wine list
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16. Vintage Public House
$$ | |Patrons of this comfort-food haven across from downtown's 1935 Cascade movie palace wash down elevated pub grub with classic and craft cocktails and wines and beers from California and beyond. The fare includes salads, sandwiches, rice bowls, a locally revered mac-and-cheese, truffle burgers, fish-and-chips, and a few heartier entrées.
1790 Market St., Redding, California, 96001, USA530-229–9449Known For
- Patio dining
- Poke appetizer with jalapeño wonton nachos
- Artisanal spirits
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch Sat., Reservations not accepted -
17. Yaks on the 5
$$ | |Beloved on social media for its sticky buns, addictive two-cheese tater tots, and bacon-jalapeño and other 100% grass-fed burgers, this festive, brightly painted joint wins most diners' hearts with its house-made ingredients, dozens of beers, and upbeat staff. You'll pay more than expected but will likely leave feeling you got your money's worth.
4917 Dunsmuir Ave., Dunsmuir, California, 96025, USA530-678–3517Known For
- Pastrami sandwiches
- A few meatless burgers
- Yaks Shack in downtown Mt. Shasta
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18. Yaks Shack
$ | |The northern sibling of the Yaks on the 5 restaurant in Dunsmuir begins the day serving breakfast burritos and sandwiches, staying open until mid-evening for lunch- and dinner-oriented burritos and Buddha bowls along with burgers overflowing with ingredients that might include bacon, avocado, pickled jalapeños, crispy onion strings, and one or more cheeses. Smaller than the original Yaks but similarly enlivened by colorful murals and pulsating to indie rock, the Mt. Shasta iteration benefits from zealous staffers aiming to please.
401 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd., Mt. Shasta, California, 96025, USA530-568–8121Known For
- Garlic Parmesan fries
- Coffee and tea offerings
- Local and West Coast seltzers, ciders, ales, stouts, and porters
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