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4.0 125 reviews
#10 of 66 American in Chico
#8 of 213 Restaurants in Chico
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Food and ambience

Local cuisine, American, Gluten Free Options
My husband had the salmon which he said...Salmon was cooked moist and flavorful a...
Special occasions, Romantic, Business meetings
... a Birthday celebration.

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1250 Esplanade, Chico, CA 95926-3329
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+1 530-894-3463
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Menu

BITES
Frites
Truffle Oil, Roasted Garlic, Aioli
$8.00
Goat Cheese Croquettes
Toasted Pecans, Honey, Paprika, Panko
$12.00
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Crispy Pancetta, Thyme, Balsamic Drizzle
$10.00
Gambas
Shrimp Sauteed with Garlic, Butter, Red Peppers, White Wine
$12.00
STARTERS
Charcuterie Platter
Smoked Salmon, Prosciutto, Soppressata, Spanish Chorizo, Cornichons, Olives, Toasted Nuts, Pickled Vegetables, Rosemary Crackers
$18.00
Moules-Frites
Prince Edward Island Mussels, Shallots, Garlic, White Wine, French Fries, Garlic Aioli
$16.00
Tavern Cheese Plate
Three Local and Artisan Cheeses, Honey, Roasted Nuts, Seasonal Fruit, House Made Berry Jam, Rosemary Crackers
$16.00
Pyramid Farms Beets and Burrata
Stracciatella wrapped in Mozzarella, Pyramid Farms Roasted Golden Beets and Red Beets, Sherry Vinaigrette, Microgreens, Toasted Pistachios, Pistachio Oil
$14.00
Grilled Octopus
Roasted Potatoes, Green Olives, Capers, Chorizo Chimichurri, Citrus Aioli
$16.00
SOUP AND SALADS
House Salad
Mixed Greens, Macerated Apples, Pecans, Radishes, Bleu Cheese, Sherry Vinaigrette
$10.00
Soup Du Jour
Please Ask Your Server For This Evening’s Selection
$9.00
Tavern Caesar Salad
Little Gem Lettuce, Tavern Croutons, Pedrozo Farms Black Butte Reserve, Caesar Dressing
$11.00
MAINS
Portuguese Seafood Stew
Shrimp, Salt Cod, Manilla Clams, Prince Edward Island Mussels, Linguica, Yukon Gold Potatoes, Squash, Saffron Tomato Broth
A La Carte $28.00
Three Course Dinner (Add Soup or Salad and Dessert) $43.00
Allen Brothers Ribeye Au Poivre
Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Crème Fraiche Mashed Potatoes, Peppercorn and Brandy Cream Sauce (gluten free)
A La Carte $36.00
Three Course Dinner (Add Soup or Salad and Dessert) $51.00
Durham Ranch Pheasant and Sausage Pasta
Wild Mushrooms, Leeks, Swiss Chard, Creamy Wild Mushroom Garlic Sauce
A La Carte $24.00
Three Course Dinner (Add Salad and Dessert) $39.00
Vegetable Quinoa
Mushrooms, Roasted Carrots, Brussels Sprouts, Red Pepper Coulis
A La Carte $22.00
Three Course Dinner (Add Soup or Salad and Dessert) $37.00
Pan Seared Sea Bass
Leeks, Roasted Romanesco, Celeriac Puree, Citrus and Olive Oil Avocado Salsa
A La Carte $31.00
Three Course Dinner (Add Soup or Salad and Dessert) $46.00
Grilled Llano Seco Porterhouse Chop (gluten free)
Cannellini Beans, Escarole, Bacon, Marsala Glaze
A La Carte $32.00
Three Course Dinner (Add Soup or Salad and Dessert) $47.00
Grilled Niman Ranch Lamb Chops
Creamy Manchego Polenta, Swiss Chard, Balsamic Drizzle
A La Carte $30.00
Three Course Dinner (Add Soup or Salad and Dessert) $45.00
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About
The Red Tavern is where big-city dining meets Chico's amazing pace of life. We are a restaurant oasis based on unique dishes and top-shelf libations, where service is catered to your group, whether that be lively and fun for a celebration or reserved and professional for a business meeting. Our dining rooms and patio offer many different settings for every event. From a night out with your significant other to a corporate event, retirement party, wedding rehearsal dinner or even a wedding reception, we have the space to satisfy any occasion.
PRICE RANGE
$10 - $34
Special Diets
Gluten Free Options
Meals
Dinner, Lunch, Brunch
CUISINES
American
FEATURES
Parking Available, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Street Parking, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Table Service, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Live Music
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Reviewed March 13, 2020 via mobile
Consistently Great

My wife and I have been coming here for years. The freshness of the ingredients and the wonderful flavor combinations come through in every meal. The drinks are well made. The service is prompt, friendly, and knowledgeable. I can’t say enough good things about this...More

Date of visit: March 2020
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Reviewed February 12, 2020
Still commenting how Scrumptious the next morning

A truly excellent meal. We both got the butternut soup that was delicate and very pleasing on the palate. My wife got the pheasant sausage pasta and would not share! She loved it. I had some of the most perfectly cooked lamb chops I have...More

Date of visit: February 2020
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Reviewed December 23, 2019
Good food nice atmosphere local restaurant

We went to a group seminar there. My husband had the salmon which he said was very good, and I had the short ribs which melted in my mouth with delicious mashed potatoes, and spinach. The service was good even considering we were with a...More

Date of visit: December 2019
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Reviewed November 24, 2019
high price bad food

Beautiful atmosphere and decor. Ordered eht should have been a very nice wine for $14 but tasted like the bottle was just opened and ascedic. The risotto and steak had a nice gorgozola melted in but the risotto was underdone. My wife had the $24...More

Date of visit: November 2019
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Reviewed May 7, 2019
Delicious but bring dollars

Brought my mom here for her birthday. Was hoping the table in the corner would be a bit more quieter for us but there was a lot of noise in the dining room that night and we had to speak rather loud to hear each...More

Date of visit: December 2018
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Reviewed March 12, 2019
For Special Times

Red Tavern used to be our favorite date night restaurant. It was always special - excellent cuisine, stellar service, and frequented by those with a sense of what boutique dining should be. Most always busy so a reservation is generally a must - but not...More

Date of visit: March 2019
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Reviewed February 17, 2019
Valentines Day dinner with family and friends

Our first time here and we will definitely return. The Valentines day menu offered a four course meal with several selections of entree and deserts. Our family and friends have eclectic tastes , so I was able to sample . The food was fabulous. The...More

Date of visit: February 2019
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Reviewed October 25, 2018
The Place the Foodies Go

You go here for the food, no bones about it. The menu is periodically refreshed so one will not grow weary of the same items. The atmosphere is great - warm, intimate. The entire team is top notch - chef, bar, wait. Generally, RT is...More

Date of visit: October 2018
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Rich G, Owner at The Red Tavern, responded to this reviewResponded December 3, 2018

Thank you, Charles, for your honest feedback. Now that the chill is in the air we do have a nightly soup. We definitely like to balance healthy and delicious so your opinion is very important to us. Thank you again, happy holidays and I look...More

Reviewed September 16, 2018
Um. Yea. When can I go back?

Hubby and I had something of a trying day, and needed a lift. Which, for us, usually means food. I wasn't terribly hungry, but I know he was. I wanted to try this place, so off we went. It was an off night-- a Tuesday,...More

Date of visit: July 2018
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Reviewed August 13, 2018
Several visits for top-notch and well executed food (and it's locally sourced)!

I can't complain on any front. The food is superb and top quality by any professional measure. I noticed they source locally for many ingredients and everything seems fresh. Food quality is arguably among even the best in SF and the wine pairing is strong...More

Date of visit: August 2018
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