Dining

Asian

Chada Thai Cuisine
117 W. 2nd St. Ste. B (downstairs), 342-7121. Authentic Thai dishes, including a vegetarian menu. Lunch Monday-Thursday, dinner Monday-Saturday. $$ CC ATM

Chan Pheng’s Mandarin Cuisine
1140 Mangrove Ave., 894-6888. Mandarin, Hunan and Szechwan cuisine. Lunch and dinner. Closed Monday. $$ CC ATM

Chang Hing House
951 Nord Ave. Ste. 2, 893-8888. Authentic, affordable Chinese cuisine, dine in or takeout. $ CC ATM

Cocodine Thai Cuisine
2485 Notre Dame Blvd., Ste. 250, 891-1800. Fresh authentic Thai food as well as fusion dishes. Lunch and dinner. Closed Tuesday. $$ CC ATM

Din-Ho Chinese Fast Food
2065 Whitman Ave., Ste. 4A, 898-1688. Complete menu including hot, spicy dishes and combination plates. $ CC

Egg Roll King
659 Palmetto Ave., 893-1838. Chinese-style fast food, drive-through window. $

Gen Kai Restaurant
2201 Pillsbury Rd. Ste. E1 (Almond Orchard Shopping Center), 345-7226. Traditional Japanese favorites. Full bar. Lunch weekdays, dinner nightly. $$$ CC ATM

Ginger’s Restaurant
2201 Pillsbury Rd. Ste. E5 (Almond Orchard Shopping Center), 345-8862. Specializing in Szechuan, Mandarin and Hunan cuisine. $$ CC ATM

Grayatip Thai Cuisine
2574 Esplanade, 899-1055. Light, tasty Thai cuisine with no MSG. Lunch Monday-Saturday, dinner nightly. $$ CC

Great Wall Chinese Restaurant
1008 W. Sacramento Ave. Ste. 2A, 891-6288. Delicious Cantonese cuisine. Dim Sum available. Delivery available. $ CC ATM

Happy Garden Restaurant
180 Cohasset Rd., 893-5068. Sample a Happy Family dinner. $$ CC

House of Bamboo
163 E. 2nd St., 893-8811. A unique fusion of Chinese, Vietnamese and Thai cuisine. Banquet room available. Lunch Tuesday-Saturday, dinner Tuesday-Sunday. Closed Monday. $$ CC

Hula’s Chinese Bar-B-Q
2540 Esplanade Ste. 10, 342-8564 and 1937 E. 20th St. Ste B, 342-6304. All-you-can-eat Mongolian barbecue with fresh vegetables, noodles, meats and sauces. Beer and wine available. $$ CC ATM

Katsu’s Japanese Restaurant & Market
1008 W. Sacramento Ave. Ste. G, 899-0644. Japanese delicacies and daily happy hours. Closed Tuesday. $$$ CC ATM

Kwando Restaurant
740 Mangrove Ave., 343-6788. All-you-can-eat buffet, featuring a huge sushi bar, salad bar, carving bar, oysters, shrimp, Dim Sum, soup, fish, desserts, ice cream, appetizers and many other traditional Oriental favorites. $$ CC ATM

New World Buffet
175 E. 20th St., 342-7838. Featuring an all-you-can-eat Asian/American buffet with more than 130 items, including sushi, or order from the menu. Lunch weekdays, dinner nightly and all day on weekends. $$ CC ATM

Peeking Chinese Restaurant
243 W. 2nd St. Ste. 4 (downstairs), 895-3888. San Francisco chef Ken Zeng presents lunch and dinner specials in a unique atmosphere. Closed Sunday. $$ CC

Peter Chu’s Mandarin Cuisine
2424 Cohasset Rd., 894-8276. Tasty Asian food at reasonable prices. $$ CC

Rawbar
346 Broadway, 897-0626. More than just a sushi bar, also features a full Asian-fusion menu. Closed Sunday. $$$ CC

Rice Bowl
2804 Esplanade, 899-9098. Sit-down restaurant serving Chinese and Japanese cuisine, including sushi bar, beer and wine. Lunch weekdays, dinner daily. $$ CC

Teriyaki House
2599 Esplanade, 894-6127 and 951 Nord Avenue, 894-3040. Japanese fast-food restaurant specializing in teriyaki. Nord location open daily; Esplanade location closed weekends. $

Thai House
121 Broadway, 343-6843. Fresh and healthful Thai cuisine, including soups, curry, noodles and vegetarian dishes. Dinner nightly. $$ CC

Turandot North China Gourmet Cuisine
1851 Esplanade, 893-1156. Manchurian cuisine. $$ CC

Windy’s Chinese Restaurant
1000 W. Sacramento Ave. Ste. G, 343-1788. Serving a large variety of Asian favorites, beer and wine. $$ CC

Wok In
1354 East Ave. Ste. P, 892-8369. Healthful, fast Asian food with generous portions. Dine in or takeout. Delivery available. Closed Sunday. $ CC ATM

Wok’n Roll Chinese Restaurant
1030 Mangrove Ave., 892-1868. Authentic Chinese menu with something for everyone. Delivery, drive-through or sit-down dining in a casual atmosphere. Closed Sunday. $$ CC ATM

Breakfast Nooks

Brooklyn Bridge Bagel Works
117 W. 2nd St., 345-3443. Twenty-five types of New York-style chewy bagels, 11 flavors of cream cheese, breakfast bagels, deli sandwiches, smoothies and espresso coffees. Breakfast and lunch daily. $ CC ATM

Brunch House Restaurant
2201 Pillsbury Rd., Ste. D6 and D7, 891-5210. Known for apple-walnut pancakes, breakfast served all day plus sandwiches and hamburgers. Breakfast and lunch daily. $$ CC ATM

Country Waffles
690 Rio Lindo Ave., 345-1149 and 2485 Notre Dame Blvd. (in Raley’s Skypark Plaza), 345-9905. Specializing in waffles. Breakfast and lunch daily. $$ CC

The Golden Waffle Restaurant
701 Main St., 891-1940. Country-style breakfast and lunch. Breakfast and lunch daily. $$ CC ATM

Morning Thunder Café
352 Vallombrosa Ave., 342-9717 Chico’s popular breakfast cafe at the foot of Bidwell Park. Daily till 2pm. $$ ATM

Nash’s 7th Avenue Omelette House
1717 Esplanade, 896-1147. Unique omelet selections made with fresh and local ingredients, as well as traditional breakfast fare. Enclosed patio; meeting and banquet space available. Breakfast weekdays, brunch weekends. $$ CC

Sin of Cortez
2290 Esplanade, 879-9200. Locals love it. Start the day with coffee or tea and enjoy one of the top-rated breakfasts in Chico. Daily till 2pm. $

Burgers, Delis & Dogs

Big Al’s Drive In
1844 Esplanade, 342-2722. Milkshakes are a triple-thick treat at this longtime Chico favorite. $$ ATM

Big Chico Burger
1550 East Ave., 891-6100. Home of the One Pounder! A casual dining restaurant serving fresh chuck patties, hot dogs, sandwiches and salads. $$ CC

Burger Hut
933 Nord Ave., 891-1418; 2451 Forest Ave., 891-1430 and 3211 Cohasset Rd., (in La Dolce Piazza) 342-4555. A “Best of Chico” living Legend, with a “Build Your Own Burger” bar. $ CC ATM

Bustolini’s Deli & Coffee House
800 Broadway, 892-1790. Premium sandwiches, authentic old-world Italian meats and cheeses, antipasti, grocery items, coffee, breakfast items and pastries. Closed Sunday and Monday. $$ CC

Candi’s Deli
2625 Aztec Dr., 343-8048. Featuring homemade sandwiches and salads, hamburgers, soups, desserts, beer and wine. Catering available. Closed Saturday and Sunday. $$ CC ATM

CJ’s Last Chance Diner
13670 Anderson Brothers Dr., 891-5143. Burgers, deli sandwiches, frozen yogurt, sodas. Closed Sunday. $ CC ATM

The Dog House
1008 W. Sacramento Ave., (in Safeway center parking lot) 894-3641. Serving charcoal-grilled gourmet hotdogs and sausages. $

EJ’s Dogs & Subs
672 Mangrove Ave., 342-3456. Wide assortment of hot dogs and deli sandwiches. $

Kathy’s Deli
671 Walnut St., 343-5925. Specializing in Philly cheesesteak and hot and cold sub sandwiches—dine in or take out. $$ CC ATM

Kinder’s Meats & Deli
221 Normal Ave., 342-3354. Specialty is the marinated ball tip steak sandwich. Catering available. $$ CC ATM

Kona’s Sandwiches
138 Main St., 893-4344 and 965 Nord Ave, 894-1635. Inexpensive and delicious sandwiches and wraps. $ CC ATM

Moe’s To Go
788 East Ave., 895-3600. Featuring pastrami and other meat and cheese sandwiches. Gift shop, too. Closed Sunday. $$ CC

Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shop
215 W. 1st St., 892-1329. Serving up an assortment of specialty sandwiches made with the finest breads, meats and cheeses. $$ CC ATM

Nobby’s
1444 Park Ave., 342-2285. Their motto is, “Nobody does burgers better than Nobby’s.” Closed Sunday and Monday. $$

The Original Philadelphia Deli
905 Wall St., 342-2577. Try their grilled cheesesteak, Tennessee barbecue or original Philadelphia hoagies. Closed Sunday. $$

The Pita Pit
240 Broadway, 899-2847. From falafels to Philly steak. “Fresh Thinking, Healthy Eating” is their motto. They roll pitas with fresh veggies, cheese and 11 sauces. $ CC ATM

Port of Subs
1354 East Ave. Ste. D, 899-8312; fax orders: 899-8913. Custom-made fresh sub sandwiches, desserts, soups and salads. Catering. Delivery available from 11am to 3pm—$10 minimum. $$ CC ATM

S & S Barbecue & Deli
1924 Mangrove Ave., (part of S & S Produce and Natural Foods), 343-4930, ext. 11. Barbecue lunch and dinner items to go or eat there at the picnic tables. $$ CC ATM

Scotty’s Landing
12609 River Rd., (one mile south of Hwy. 32), 893-2020. Try a River Burger on the deck, or watch one of 20 TVs. $$ CC ATM

Spiteri’s Delicatessen
971 East Ave., 891-4797. Best-kept sandwich secret in Chico. Serving all your favorites along with daily specialty salads and beer and wine. Closed Sunday. $

Stick ’n Dip
737 Nord Ave., 345-6847. Serving an array of appetizers, finger foods, burgers and sandwiches with more than 20 dipping sauces. $ CC ATM

Sub Station
2404 Park Ave., 343-9178 and 160 Convair Ct. (at the Chico Airport), 898-1020. Sub sandwiches and other deli-style foods. $ ATM

Zot’s Hot Dogs & Deli
225 Main St. (inside Garden Walk Mall), 345-2820. Steamed hot dogs, deli sandwiches, salad bar and homemade soups. Closed Sunday. $ CC ATM

Cafes & Bistros

Bellachino’s Espresso & Panini Cafe
800 Bruce Rd. Ste. 600, 892-2244. Espresso and coffee, breakfast sandwiches, homemade soups, wraps, panini sandwiches, gourmet salads and pastries. Garden patio, on-site bakery and catering. Weekdays till 4pm, weekends till 3pm. $$ CC ATM

Bidwell Perk
664 E. 1st Ave., 899-1500. Serving some of the finest coffee, tea and delectables in a cafe-style setting. Daily till 6pm. $$ CC ATM

Café Paulo
642 W. 5th St., 343-0704. European grilled sandwiches, salads and soups. Espresso and baked treats. Daily till 6pm. $

Cal Java Coffee Roasters
216 W. East Ave. Ste. B, 891-8935; 1601 Esplanade, 894-3534 and 2485 Notre Dame Blvd., 893-2662. Serving pastries, teas and espresso drinks. Lunch at Notre Dame and Esplanade locations. $ CC ATM

Coco Caffe
1722 Mangrove Ave. Ste. 18, 342-2626. Coffee, tea, espresso drinks, specialty sandwiches and salads and more, served in a European-style coffee house. $ CC

Common Grounds
Bell Memorial Union basement at Chico State University, 898-5516. Espresso drinks, smoothies, freshly baked goods, sandwich deli and bagels with specialty cream cheeses. Weekdays. Open late on event nights.

Delightfully Delicious
2954 Hwy. 32 Ste. 200, 899-9927. A wide assortment of baked goods and desserts as well as deli-style sandwiches. Barbecue tri-tip sandwiches on Wednesdays and Fridays. Open weekdays, Saturday by appointment. $$ CC ATM

Great Harvest Bread Co.
1141 Forest Ave. Ste 60, 345-7155 and 1223 Mangrove Ave., 899-7273. Fresh-baked, handcrafted breads, cookies, muffins, scones and cinnamon rolls. Serving sandwiches and soup 11am-3pm. Closed Sunday. $$ CC

Hideaway Café
300 Broadway, (on Diamond Alley), 892-9349. Breakfast sandwiches and burritos, soup, specialty salads, gourmet sandwiches, fresh baked pastries and espresso drinks. Closed Sunday. $ CC ATM

Market Café & Coffee House
1387 E. 8th St., 892-2332. An interesting blend of café, coffee house and gift shop, serving a variety of coffee drinks, pastries, sandwiches, salads, soups and more. Catering is also available. Open daily, Sunday brunch 10am-2pm. $$ CC ATM

Matthew’s Cafe
2201 Pillsbury Rd. Ste. C6, 894-9093. Classic coffee shop with sandwiches, salad bar and free wireless Internet. Open weekdays. $ CC

Monks Wine Lounge & Bistro
128 W. 2nd St., 343-3408. An extensive wine list with more than 100 labels available (more than 50 by the glass). Cheese boards, prawns, soups (cold and hot) and desserts. Menu changes often. Open nightly. $$$ CC ATM

Moxie’s Cafe and Gallery
128 Broadway, 345-0601. Breakfast and lunch, including homemade soups, specialty sandwiches, salads, fresh pastries, coffee, espresso, beer and wine. Poetry and open mic. Internet access and art gallery. Open daily and evenings for special events. $$ CC ATM

Oh! Cha-Ya
752 East Ave., 892-9270 Gourmet coffee, tea, espresso, pastries, muffins, scones and made-to-order sandwiches and Asian food. Open weekdays, Saturday at Farmers Market. Closed Sunday. $$ CC ATM

Orange Julius
1950 E. 20th St. (inside Chico Mall Food Court), 894-8304. Julius drinks, fruits, smoothies, pita sandwiches, hot dogs and nachos. $

The Roost Café
1144 Park Ave., 892-1281. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. No dinner Monday or Tuesday. Closed Sunday. $$$ CC ATM

Teaz Me Tea Bar & Fusion Cafe
250 Vallombrosa Ave., Ste. 200, 895-8100. Tea libations and a casual, Asian-inspired menu. $$ CC ATM

Upper Crust Bakery & Cafe
130 Main St., 895-3866. Baked goods from scratch, lunch entrees, homemade soups, espresso, teas and more. $ CC ATM

California Cuisine

Broadway Heights California Cuisine
300 Broadway (upstairs), 899-8075. House-baked focaccia sandwiches, specialty salads, gourmet pizzas and California-style dinner entrees. Lunch and dinner daily, lunch only on Sunday. $$ CC

Bombers Baja Grill
973 East Ave., 343-2247. Gourmet-style burritos with flavored tortillas, fajitas, burgers, salads, appetizers, kids’ menu. Beer and wine. Closed Sunday. $$ ATM

Café Flo
365 E. 6th St., 892-0356. Local, organic ingredients. Serving espresso drinks, sandwiches, desserts, wine and beer. Closed Sunday. $$

Jedidiah’s Neighborhood Grill
817 Main St., 899-1105. Specializing in “California Confusion,” a collection of California, Mexican and Asian cuisine prepared from scratch with the only the freshest ingredients. Catering services and banquet facilities. Breakfast and lunch, closed Monday. $$ CC ATM

Nash’s Restaurant
1717 Esplanade, 896-1147. Casual California fusion, with fresh seafood, choice meats, pasta and local ingredients. Lunch weekdays, dinner nightly. $$ CC

Drinks & Desserts

Agave
117 Broadway. Featuring Island Smoothies, fresh-squeezed juices, bagels, sandwiches and gourmet coffee. $

Baskin-Robbins
241 W. East Ave., 891-1131; 668 Mangrove Ave., 895-0731 and 2009 Forest Ave., 345-7331. Ice cream, smoothies, shakes and cakes. $ CC

Ben & Jerry’s
855 East Ave. Ste. 260, 893-9377. Serving the finest quality all-natural ice cream and euphoric concoctions, including cones, shakes, smoothies and sundaes. $ CC ATM

Café Mondo
951 Nord Ave., 895-0878 Gourmet espresso and coffee, fresh pastries. $$

Cold Stone Creamery
146 Broadway, 891-3331. Premium ice cream, sorbet and cakes made fresh daily with your choice of fruit, candy, nuts or syrup “mix-ins.” Shakes, smoothies, and banana splits served as well. $ CC ATM

The Cookie Shoppe
1600 Mangrove Ave. Ste. C, 899-3385. Featuring gourmet cookies and gift items.

CR Beans Drive-Thru Espresso
1835 Mangrove Ave., 879-1832. Convenient drive-through featuring gourmet coffee, tea, smoothies and pastries. $ CC

The Donut Nook
958 East Ave., 342-2118. Donuts, muffins, Danish, scones, cookies and espresso. Open 24 hours. $ CC

Donut Wheel
2404 Esplanade, 895-1809. Making fresh donuts daily. $

Dutch Bros. Coffee
480 E. Park Ave., 345-5288. Featuring mochas, lattes, smoothies, the “Dutch Freeze” and various baked treats. $

Has Beans Internet Café & Galleria
501 Main St., 894-3033. Fresh-roasted coffees, teas, pastries, candy, wireless Internet cafe and gallery. $ CC ATM

Has Beans Internet Café Creekside
1080 Humboldt Ave., 345-6379. Internet café and bakery.

Helen’s Donut Nook
807 Main St., 343-4031. Fresh donuts and coffee. Daily till 2pm. $

Higher Ground Coffee House
1288 E. 1st Ave., 343-3336. Drive-through espresso drinks, coffee and pastries. Closed Sunday. $

Jamba Juice
201 Broadway, 345-5355; 855 East Ave., 891-9340 and 2027 Forest Ave., 891-5901. Fresh juices and smoothies with vitamin enhancers, plus nutritious breads and wheat grass. $ CC ATM

Java Detour
1055 Mangrove Ave., 893-2828 and 2519 Esplanade, 566-9556. Drive-through espresso and coffee drinks, smoothies and Italian sodas. $ CC

Jon and Bon’s Yogurt Shoppe
300 Broadway, 899-9580; 1008 W. Sacramento Ave. Ste. C, 894-3160 and 1722 Mangrove Ave., 899-0484. Delicious frozen yogurt, smoothies, ice cream, frozen coffee drinks and Hawaiian snow. $ ATM

Juice Whirled
1722 Mangrove Ave. (in Kinko’s Shopping Center), 893-2169. Fresh squeezed juices, smoothies, organic wheat grass and more. $$

Master’s Donuts
1008 W. Sacramento Ave. Ste. A1, 345-6528. Delicious donuts. $ ATM

Mrs. Fields Cookies/TCBY
1950 E. 20th St. (inside Chico Mall Food Court), 896-0738. Cookies, decorated cookies and office meeting trays. Also serving delicious yogurt. $

The Naked Lounge
118 W. 2nd St., 895-0676. Coffee and more in a hip setting. Selections include Naked Coffee, mochachinos, teas and chai. $

Peet’s Coffee & Tea
145 Main St., 894-6716. Coffee, tea, pastries, candy. $ CC

Shubert’s Ice Cream & Candy
178 E. 7th St., 342-7163. Producing Chico’s tastiest ice cream and confections for more than 65 years. $ CC

Starbucks
246 Broadway, 343-8182; 995 Nord Ave. Ste. 100, 343-8586; 1380 East Ave. Ste. 136, 345-7431; 1910 Esplanade, 892-8569 (drive-through); 2009 Forest Ave. Ste. 40, 894-7533; 2471 Cohasset Rd. Ste 100, 894-1323. Wireless Internet at some locations. $ CC ATM

Steam & Bean Espresso
1354 East Ave. Ste. U, 899-2660; Featuring espresso, specialty coffees, pastries and desserts. $

The Sweet Shoppe
1354 East Ave. Ste. C, 899-0103. Satisfy your sweet tooth at The Sweet Shoppe, featuring Dreyers Ice Cream, Jelly Belly candies and an assortment of yummy new candy. $ CC ATM

Eclectic Eats

Basque Norte
3355 Esplanade, 891-5204. Steak, lamb, chicken, barbecued ribs and seafood, served family style, in a rustic Basque atmosphere. Family owned since 1975. Full bar. Nightly except Monday and Tuesday. $$$$ CC

Five & Eye
648 W. 5th St., 343-4555. Named for the infamous intersection of West Fifth and Ivy streets. The diverse menu includes a variety of breakfast items, sandwiches, wraps, burgers, fish and chips, international salads, teriyaki bowls, quesadillas and more. Beer and wine available. Enjoy the reggae music, Jimmy Buffet-inspired island motif and array of TVs. $$ CC ATM

Grilla Bites
119 W. 2nd St., 894-2691 and 196 Cohasset Rd., (in the Garden Villa), 343-4876, www.grillabites.com. Organic and natural ingredients used in their grilled sandwiches, soups and salad bar. $$ CC ATM

Hurley’s
208 Cedar St., 345-9100. Casual, upscale dining. Serving an eclectic mix of flavorful dishes, including peppercorn encrusted teriyaki ribeye with bell papers and onions. Full bar. $$-$$$

Kramore Inn
1903 Park Ave., 343-3701. Entrees include fresh pasta dishes and crepes. Closed Monday. $$

Pelican’s Roost Chowder House
1354 East Ave., 899-2762. Fresh clam chowder seven days a week. Wide variety of seafood and seasonal specials at affordable prices. $$ CC ATM

Pommes Frites
138 Broadway, 893-9622. French fries, zucchini strips, chicken, fish and chips, Belgian style. $$

Sharon’s Cookhouse
1228 Dayton Rd., 342-0452. Authentic soul food at its finest, including barbecue ribs, chicken and fish. Closed Sunday and Monday. $$$ CC ATM

Smokin’ Mo’s BBQ
131 Broadway, 891-6677. www.mosbbq.com. Enjoy the very best in southern-style barbecue. First-Place winner for Best Pork Ribs at the SLO Rib Cook Off nine years running. $$$ CC ATM

Spice Creek Cafe and Gallery
230 W. 3rd St. (across from Diamond Alley), 891-9951. An exotic food mecca featuring seasonal, local ingredients and spicy, powerful flavors from around the world served in a cozy atmosphere. The menu includes fresh seafood, steak, breads and desserts baked daily and an exciting wine list. Nightly Wednesday-Saturday. $$$$ CC

Sultan’s Bistro
300 Broadway, 345-7455. Gyros/pita wraps, shish kebobs, falafel, hummus, baba ghanouj, Greek salads, Turkish specialties and burger bar. Large vegetarian selection. Beer and wine. $$ ATM CC Checks accepted.

Fine Dining

5th Street Steakhouse
345 W. 5th St., 891-6328. Full-service steakhouse featuring USDA prime beef, fresh seafood, house-made desserts. Extensive wine list. Reservations accepted Sunday-Thursday. Open nightly. $$$$ CC

33 Steaks Booze & Jazz
305 Main St., 893-1903. Classic American steakhouse with a wide variety of menu items and a specialty martini bar. Closed Monday. $$-$$$$ CC

Albatross the Restaurant
3312 Esplanade, 345-6037. Steaks, seafood, prime rib, pasta and chicken in a cozy atmosphere. Lunch weekdays, dinner nightly, closed Monday. $$$$ CC

Black Crow Grill & Taproom
209 Salem St., 892-1391. Contemporary California cuisine featuring full premium bar, microbrews, extensive wine selection and the freshest local ingredients. Lunch Monday-Saturday, dinner nightly. $$$ CC

Christian Michael’s Ristorante
192 E. 3rd St., 894-4005. Featuring a California-style, Mediterranean and Italian menu, with a full bar and extensive wine list. Happy hour 4-6pm daily. Reservations recommended. Daily for lunch and dinner, Sunday brunch. $$-$$$$ CC

Johnnie’s Gourmet Comfort Cuisine
220 W. 4th St., 895-1515. Located inside the historic Hotel Diamond, Johnnie’s offers a complete dining experience. Open daily, Sunday brunch. $$-$$$$ CC ATM

Red Tavern
1250 Esplanade, 894-3463. Award-winning chef Craig Thomas works wonders with locally grown produce and artisan ingredients. Full bar, eclectic wine list and bocce ball. Nightly except Sunday. $$$$ CC

Redwood Forest Restaurant
121 W. 3rd St., 343-4315. Filet mignon, grilled salmon, vegetarian and pasta dishes and delicious desserts. Wine tastings and retail wine sales. Lunch Tuesday-Saturday, dinner Wednesday-Saturday. $$$ CC ATM

Sicilian Café
1020 Main St., 345-CAFÉ. Fine dining since 1983, featuring a variety of fresh antipasti, salads, seafood, hand-prepared pastas, chicken and veal dishes, decadent desserts and an award-winning wine list. Nightly except Monday. $$$ CC

Sicilian Market & Café
1196 E. Lassen Ave., Ste. 110 (in La Dolce Piazza), 893-CAFÉ. Serving specialty sandwiches and paninis, salads, pasta, chicken, calamari and prawns scampi in a comfortable, casual setting. Also featuring wines and gourmet food to go, such as fresh salads, pastas, sauces, meats, olives, cheeses, seafood and homemade desserts. Lunch and dinner, closed Sunday. $$

Sierra Nevada Taproom & Restaurant
1075 E. 20th St., 345-2739. Bistro fare, award-winning ales and an excellent wine list. Lunch and dinner, closed Monday. $$ CC

Homestyle

Cozy Diner
1695 Mangrove Ave., 895-1195. Pressure-cooked chicken dinners, senior menu, children’s menu and daily specials. $$ CC ATM

The “Inn” Place
685 Manzanita Ct. (inside Holiday Inn), 345-2491, ext. 603. Featuring prime rib and fresh seafood specials. Sunday Champagne brunch. $$$ CC ATM

Jack’s Family Restaurant
540 Main St., 343-8383. Homemade food at reasonable prices in a family atmosphere. Open 24 hours. $ CC ATM

Kalico Kitchen
2396 Esplanade, 343-3968. This favorite local restaurant features breakfast, lunch, dinner, pies and more in a family atmosphere. $$ CC ATM

Russell’s Family Restaurant
185 Cohasset Rd., 343-5543. Featuring breakfast, lunch and dinner specials. Beer and wine. $$ CC ATM

Italian

Caffé Malvina
234 W. 3rd St., 895-1614. Italian specialties served. Also available for private parties. Closed Sunday and Monday. $$$ CC

California Pasta Productions
118 W. East Ave., 343-6999. Pasta, seafood, chicken, soups and salads. $$ CC ATM

Celestino’s Pasta & Pizza
1354 East Ave. 345-7700. Extensive menu featuring New York-style pizza and pasta dishes. Delivery available. $$ CC ATM

Enrico’s Pizza, Pasta & Sandwiches
1141 Forest Ave., 893-1896. Authentic Italian restaurant, serving pizza, pasta, salads and sandwiches. $$ CC ATM

Franky’s
506 Ivy St., 898-9947 (takeout); 898-9948 (reservations). Italian specialties, fresh pasta and pizza. Locally owned. Full bar. $$$ CC

Italian Cottage Restaurants
2234 Esplanade, 343-7000 and 2525 Dominic Dr., 342-7771. Family owned and operated since 1965, serving local favorites: sandwiches, pizza, pasta, salads and delicious breakfasts. Sunday brunch served till 1pm. $$ CC

Original Pete’s
2495 Carmichael Dr., 891-0611. Serving the same gourmet pizza, pastas and salads made popular by Original Pete’s in Sacramento. Lunch and dinner. $ CC ATM

Pulcinella Restaurant
142 Broadway, 894-5014 . Serving an original menu of specialties from Southern Italy. Weekdays, dinner only on Saturday, closed Sun. $$$ CC

Meals on Wheels

Arby’s
2485 Notre Dame Blvd. Ste. 370 (in Raley’s Skypark Plaza), 345-6457. Roast beef, chicken and market-fresh sandwiches. $ CC

Burger King
962 East Ave., 891-6291; 1104 W. 2nd St., 895-3438; 1950 E. 20th St., 343-9506; 2520 Notre Dame Blvd., 893-9560. $

Carl’s Jr.
2516 Esplanade, 893-2908 and 1940 E. 20th St., 345-9643. Charbroiled burgers are a specialty. Esplanade location open 24 hours. $

Dairy Queen
2190 Esplanade, 343-2113. Burgers, sundaes, Blizzards and more. $$ CC ATM

In-N-Out Burgers
2050 Business Ln., 1-800-786-1000. The popular fries, shakes and burgers, including the Double-Double. $

Jack in the Box
500 Broadway, 893-5198; 2540 Esplanade, 894-6910 and 1955 E. 20th St., 345-8122. Burgers, salads, fish and more. $

KFC
1161 Mangrove Ave., 342-7566 and 1980 E. 20th St., 342-5181. The Colonel’s special recipe and other treats. $

McDonald’s
2452 Connors Ave., 895-9740; 655 Palmetto, 895-9900; 2444 Notre Dame Blvd., 899-1285. Big Macs and Ronald himself. $

Taco Bell
450 Broadway; 757 East Ave.; 1930 E. 20th St. and 2398 Esplanade. Fast, filling and affordable Mexican food. $ CC ATM

Wendy’s
2421 Cohasset, 345-8857. Burgers, fresh salads, grilled chicken. Daily till 10pm, drive-thru till 1am. $

Mexican

Aca Taco
133 Broadway, 894-0191 and Aca Taco North, 1000 W. Sacramento Ave. Ste. D (in Safeway center), 343-0909. Daily specials, authentic food from Acapulco. Downtown location closed Sunday. $$ ATM

Amigos De Acapulco Restaurant
820 Oroville Ave., 898-8488. Mexican favorites include the special enchiladas and chile rellenos. $

Casa Ramos
216 W. East Ave. Ste. C, 894-0119 and 2490 Park Ave., 893-5050. Specializing in borrego (lamb shank) and fresh fajitas: steak, chicken and shrimp. $$$ CC ATM

El Cantarito
244 Walnut St., 891-3591. Besides its famous “antojitos,” this restaurant has plates featuring mole, birria de res, cochinita pibil and mixiotes. Closed Friday. $ CC ATM

El Indio Tortillas
465 E. 20th St., Ste. 60, 345-6757. A long-established Chico eatery serving homestyle Mexican favorites. $ CC

El Patron Taqueria
1354 East Ave. Ste. E (Safeway Marketplace) 343-9779 and El Patron II, 2454 Notre Dame Blvd, 891-8888. Authentic Mexican food in a casual atmosphere. $

El Ranchero
407 Walnut St., 345-5009. “Auténtico Restaurante Mexicano.” $$

El Tamborazo Mexican Restaurant
968 East Ave., 896-0744. Serving authentic Mexican cuisine. Their specialty is El Molcajete, an exotic dish prepared with a delicious combination of shrimp, chicken, steak, pork, bell peppers, onions and cactus in a Mexican sauce. $$$ CC.

La Comida
954 Mangrove Ave., 345-2254. Mexican-style food served up fast in a friendly atmosphere. Closed Sunday. $ ATM

La Familia Restaurant
1008 W. Sacramento Ave. (next to Safeway), 898-9029 and 880 East Ave., 892-8963. “Truly Mexican food.” Phone orders taken. $ CC ATM

La Hacienda
2635 Esplanade, 893-8270. Traditional and contemporary Mexican cuisine. $$ CC

Ricardo’s Mexican Restaurant
2365 Esplanade, 895-9607. Mexican delights for every palate. Closed Sunday and Monday. $$ CC

Speedy Burrito
1031 Nord Ave., 896-0141. Great-tasting, healthfully prepared Mexican cooking. Delivery available. $

Tacos Cortes
1110 Dayton Rd., (one block past W. 9th St.-Hwy. 32), 342-4189. Inexpensive, authentic and generous amounts of Mexican food. Closed Sunday and Monday. $ CC

Tacos de Acapulco
429 Ivy St., 892-8176; 1141 Forest Ave., 343-2935 and 1250 East Ave., 345-9761. Home of the biggest burrito in Chico. $

Teddy Malibu’s
1002 W. 5th St., 894-TACO. Famous for their fresh grilled fish, chicken and steak tacos, burritos and salads. Also featuring chicken fajitas, carnitas, full salsa bar and $1 Coronitas. $ CC

Tortilla Flats
2601 Esplanade, 345-6053. Patio, full bar and banquet room. Happy Hour Monday-Thursday 3-5pm. $$ CC

Tres Hombres Long Bar & Grill
100 Broadway, 342-0425. Fajitas, seafood tacos, pasta, grilled fresh fish, steaks and more than 50 premium tequilas. Lunch and dinner daily, bar open till 1am. $$$ CC

Zepeda’s Market
671 Walnut St., Ste. 4, 892-8218. A market featuring famous 16-ounce shrimp cocktails, burritos, tortas, tacos, enchiladas, carnitas, barbacoa and birra (goat). $

Names You Know

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar
2030 Business Ln., 343-6888. Famous for barbecue riblets, grilled steaks and Oriental chicken salad. $$ CC ATM

Baja Fresh Mexican Grill
2072 E. 20th St., 896-1077. Fast, fresh burritos, tacos, taquitos, salads and more. $$ CC ATM

The Cheesesteak Shop
995 Nord Ave., Ste. 110, 345-2565. Offering Philadelphia-style cheesesteak sandwiches made with high quality ribeye steak (or all white-meat chicken) and fresh ingredients. All 12 variations are cooked to order. Proclaimed “Best Cheese Steak West of Philadelphia” by Food & Drink Magazine. $$ CC ATM

Chipotle Mexican Grill
620 Mangrove Avenue, 343-8707. Fast made-to-order gourmet burritos and tacos with “endless” combinations of fillings. $$ CC ATM

Chuck E Cheese’s
966 East Ave., 894-0400. Pizza and fun, with an arcade for kids of all ages. $$$ CC ATM

Denny’s Restaurant
675 Manzanita Ct., 345-1146. Favorite meals served in a retro diner, family atmosphere. Always open. $$ CC

Domino’s Pizza
324 Walnut St., 891-5888. Hot, fresh, made-to-order pizzas, salads, breadsticks and Buffalo wings. Delivery and takeout available. $$ CC

Fosters Old Fashioned Freeze
900 Broadway, 342-7052. Burgers, shakes and Fosters Freeze Twisters. Closed Sunday. $

Hometown Buffet
2021 Whitman Ave., 899-1507. $$$ CC ATM

International House of Pancakes
2040 Business Ln., 893-4988. Breakfast served all day, plus lunch and dinner featuring sandwiches, burgers and more. $$ CC

La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill
855 East Ave. Ste. 270, 891-9595. Serving fresh and healthy Mexican food made with the highest quality ingredients and charbroiled meats. Sample their famous fresh salsa bar and enjoy the open-display kitchen. $$ CC

Little Caesars Pizza
118 W. East Ave. Ste. A, 894-5707. “Pizza! Pizza!” specials, great lunch specials. $$

Logan’s Roadhouse
1900 E. 20th St., (behind Chico Mall), 891-1098. Express lunch menu includes T-bone salad, grilled shrimp salad, steak sandwich, homemade soups and more. Fresh-cut steaks, full bar, “to-die-for” yeast rolls and peanuts while you wait. (Throw your shells on the floor). $$$ CC

Marie Callender’s
1910 E. 20th St., 345-8800. $2.99 breakfast specials Mon.-Fri. until 11 a.m. Sunday brunch, cocktail bar, fresh-baked pies. $$ CC

Mountain Mike’s Pizza
1722 Mangrove Ave. Ste. 28, 893-1923 and 1105 W. 5th St., 899-9115. Salad bar and sandwiches, plus pizza. $$$$

Outback Steakhouse
1990 E. 20th St., 899-8112. Fresh steaks, seafood, lamb and chicken served Aussie style. Open daily for dinner, Sunday for lunch and dinner. $$$ CC

Olive Garden
2020 Business Ln., 898-8075. Serving pasta and other Italian specialties, including drinks. $$ CC

Papa Murphy’s Take ’n’ Bake Pizza
1305 Mangrove Ave., 345-6403 and 2485 Notre Dame Blvd., 898-1560. Gourmet pizza hot from your own oven. $$

Pizza Factory
995 Nord Ave., 899-7575. Serving pizza, pasta, salads, sandwiches and calzones. Watch the big games on the big screens! $$$ CC

Pluto’s
201 Main St., 343-0165. Salad bar with your choice of seven fresh toppings, grilled sandwiches, carved meat and a wide variety of side dishes. $$ CC ATM

Quizno’s Subs
2471 Cohasset Rd. Ste. 120, 891-9500; 2070 E. 20th St., 895-9400 and 722 Mangrove Ave., (in Park Plaza shopping center) 332-9955. They take pride in their perfectly toasted subs made with great ingredients. $$ CC ATM

Red Lobster
2010 Business Ln., 893-5595. Fresh fish, steak, pasta and seafood in a fun, family environment. $$$ CC

Round Table Pizza
964 Mangrove Ave., (Mangrove Plaza), 343-4254. 2201 Pillsbury Rd., (Almond Orchard Shopping Center), 891-1200 and 2027 Forest Ave., (Best Buy center), 342-7265. Famous pizza and salad bar served in a cozy atmosphere, or have it delivered (where available). $$ CC ATM

Sbarro’s
1950 E. 20th St. (inside Chico Mall Food Court), 345-7266. Serving pizza, calzones, rolls and pasta salad. $

Subway Sandwiches & Salads
148 Main St., 343-4643; 240 W. East Ave. Ste. E, 894-6779; 1000 W. Sacramento Ave. Ste. A, 342-9777; 1398 East Ave., 894-8757; 1947 E. 20th St., 343-5803 and 1950 E. 20th St (inside Chico Mall food court), 894-5470 Eat fresh! $

Togo’s Great Sandwiches
241 W. East Ave., 891-1131 and 2009 Forest Ave. Ste. 10, 345-7331. Features sandwiches, soups and salads. Catering available. $ CC

Pizza

Celestino’s Live From New York Pizza & Deli
101 Salem St., 896-1234 and Celestino’s Pasta & Pizza, 1354 East Ave., 345-7700. New York-style pizza, whole or by the slice. “Best of Chico” winner 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004 and 2005. Delivery available. $$ CC ATM

Gashouse Pizza
2359 Esplanade, 345-3621. A “Best of Chico” living legend. Naturally tasty pizza with fresh ingredients made daily. Dine in, pick up, delivery or take ‘n’ bake. Call ahead. $$$ CC

Leftcoast Pizza Co.
800 Bruce Rd., Ste. 100, 892-9000. Hand-rolled gourmet pizza, nine flavors of chicken wings, salad bar, beer and wine. Check out their Jazz Nights. $$$

Main Street Pizza
331 Main St., 345-6246. Late-night pizza. From 5pm, closed Monday. $

Monstros Pizza & Subs
628 W. Sacramento Ave., 342-1111 or 345-7672. Pizza and subs. From 5pm. Closed Sunday and Monday. $$

Pizza Guys
1947 E. 20th St., Ste. E, 892-9900 and 2471 Cohasset Rd., Ste. 130, 894-8888. Takeout or delivery. $$$ CC ATM

Rico’s Pizza
1600 Mangrove Ave., Ste. E, 891-6777. Serving a variety of American and Italian foods, including pizza, sandwiches, burgers and hot dogs. Also featuring a huge salad bar and several domestic and premium beers on tap. $$ CC

Woodstock’s Pizza
166 E. 2nd St., 893-1500, www.woodstockschico.com. Award-winning pizza, cold beer on tap, fresh salads, appetizers, desserts and new sandwiches. Dine-in, takeout and delivery. Free WiFi. Lunch, dinner, late. $$ CC

Pub Grub

Airport Bar & Grill
999 Marauder Dr., 894-0337. Sports bar and restaurant with a friendly comfortable atmosphere, great food and beer! Monday-Saturday, Sundays during football season. $$ CC

Bella’s Sports Pub
134 Broadway, 893-5253. Great pub food, huge beer selection and sports on big screen, high-definition TVs. $$ CC

The Graduate
344 W. 8th St., 343-2790. Try a famous Grad Burger, salad or steak. Serving food till 10pm. $$ CC ATM

Madison Bear Garden
316 W. 2nd St., 891-1639. Try their world-famous Bear burgers, Buffalo wings or a scrumptious salad. Serving food till 10pm. $$ CC ATM

Oasis Bar & Grill
1007 W. 1st St. 343-4305. Great burgers, hot dogs and sandwiches. Pool, pingpong and shuffleboard. Daily drink specials. $$ ATM

Panama Bar Café & California Grill
177 E. 2nd St., 895-8817. Appetizers and American pub food. Food till 9pm daily, till 3pm Sunday. Closed Monday. $$ CC

Riley’s
702 W. 5th St., 343-7459. Full bar. Sporting events on 17 TVs. Burgers and sub sandwiches. Food served till 6pm. $$ CC ATM

Woody’s
2010 Park Ave., 893-3500. “Bad boy” bacon cheeseburger, 32-ounce beers, great food and fun for those over 21. $$