This is a college town that is quite different in the summer than when school is in session. That said, this place is probably a little too upscale for college students. The food is a bit expensive but very good. It's a brewery and their beer is very good. They do have a sampler tray. Be sure to try the... more

The best vegie (lentil) burger I've ever ordered in Chico ... by accident. more

Beer is very good but food is awful. more

The happening place in Chico is the Sierra Nevada Taproom, where people mingle over beer and well prepared food. Have tried a number of dishes and haven't been disappointed with one. Actually, I've been impressed with the quality of food and the consistency of it's preparedness. The atmosphere is a little on the loud side, with the bar sitting right... more

I really try to like other restaurants as well as this one, but when I think where I want to go to lunch, it's always Sierra Nevada. Usually soup and salad make me happy, but there are many, many more selections on the menu. The seasonal beer on tap is a treat. more

Friday lunches under the misters on the patio. more

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Good food, great beer. Not sure if it's worth the 1:45 wait most evenings! more

The food here is alright. It's one of the most over rated places in Chico. Service can be slow and getting a table is even slower. It's one of the default "someplace nice" places in Chico. It's good, just not great. And don't plan on having a cocktail as it's beer only. more