Offering gyros/pita wraps, shish kebab, falafel, hummus, baba ghanouj, Greek salads and appetizers, burgers and home fries, along with a large vegetarian selection. 300 Broadway, 345-7455 $$
Only the freshest, locally grown, seasonal, organic produce and meats. Full bar, including an extensive wine list, craft beer and creative, signature cocktails. Relaxing outdoor patio, with a bocce court, all-night happy hour on Tuesdays and live music AprilOctober. 1250 Esplanade, 894-3463, www.red tavern.com $$$
T. Tea Bar & Fusion Café
Sicilian Café
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Sultan’s Bistro
A selection of more than 40 teas and fusion favorites including rice and salad bowls, wraps and sides. 250 Vallombrosa Ave., 895-8100; and 555 Flying V St. Ste. 1, 809-1545, www.tbarchico.com $
A Chico favorite offering a variety of antipasti, seafood, pastas, chicken, veal and beef, decadent desserts and an extensive wine list. 1020 Main St., 345-2233, www.siciliancafe.com $$$
Wild Oak Cafe
Sierra Nevada Taproom & Restaurant
Offering fresh and local food. Homemade soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, raw juice bar, coffee and much more. Menu features gluten-free, vegan and paleo options. 196 Cohasset Road, Ste. 150 (in the Garden Villa complex), 343-4876, www.facebook.com/ wildoakcafe $$
Bistro fare, award-winning ales and lagers, and an excellent wine list. 1075 E. 20th St., 345-2739, www.sierra nevada.com $$$
Spice Creek Café An exotic food mecca offering fresh seafood, steak, breads, fresh desserts and an extensive wine list. 230 W. Third St., 891-9951, www.spicecreekcafe.com $$$
Fine Dining
The Steak House
5th Street Steakhouse A full-service steakhouse featuring USDA prime beef, fresh seafood, house-made desserts and an extensive wine list. Reservations not accepted Friday or Saturday. 345 W. Fifth St., 891-6328, www.5thstreetsteakhouse.com $$$
Basque Norte
Fine dining in a sleek, elegant atmosphere. You can expect the most tender cuts of steaks cooked to perfection, luscious lobster and gigantic prawns. Full bar and fine wines. 4020 Olive Highway (inside Gold Country Casino), 800-334-9400, www.gold countrycasino.com $$$
Family-owned since 1975, Basque Norte offers steak, lamb, chicken, quail, barbecued ribs and seafood served family-style in a rustic Basque atmosphere. 3355 Esplanade, 891-5204, www.basquenorte.com $$$
Homestyle
Christian Michaels Ristorante
Inside Casino 99, Angie’s serves breakfast, lunch and dinner 24 hours a day. 175 E. 20th St., 592-2282 $
Featuring a California-style, Mediterranean and Italian menu, with a full bar and extensive wine list. Happy hour, 4-6 p.m. daily. Reservations recommended. 192 E. Third St., 894-4005, www.chico christianmichaels.com $$$
Leon Bistro Freshly prepared California bistro cuisine made from locally sourced and organic ingredients. Menu items include steaks, fish, poultry and vegetarian options. Closed Monday and Tuesday. 817 Main St., 899-1105, www.leonbistro.com $$$
Nash’s Restaurant Fresh, creative, California cuisine with casual and fine-dining options. Breakfast weekdays, brunch weekends. Lunch weekdays, dinner nightly (except Sunday). 1717 Esplanade, 896-1147, www.nashs restaurantchico.com $$
Red Tavern Offering delicious and innovative dishes based on influences from all over the world.
Angie’s Bar and Grill
The Bountiful Buffet Serving a delectable selection of gourmet, specialty and home-style cuisine. Select from Asian, Italian and Mexican, prime rib, seafood, soups and salad bar. 4020 Olive Highway (inside Gold Country Casino), 800-334-9400, www.goldcountrycasino.com $
CJ’s Last Chance Diner Come in for some of the best smoked barbecue in town and burgers made fresh every day. Pure taste-bud-satisfying deliciousness. 13670 Anderson Brothers Drive, 343-1901 $
Country Morning Bakery & Café Cozy breakfast and lunch restaurant featuring delicious house-baked breads, pies, muffins and cinnamon rolls. Closed Sunday and Monday. 2625 Aztec Drive, 899-0527 $
Cozy Diner Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner every day. Cozy Diner favorites: crepes, Cobb
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salad, prime-rib burger, broasted chicken, steak, espresso, beer and wine. 1695 Mangrove Ave., 895-1195, www.cozy dinerchico.com $
Denny’s Straightforward meals served in a family atmosphere. 675 Manzanita Court, 345-1146, www.dennys.com $
Hometown Buffet An all-you-can-eat buffet serving an array of food choices, such as steak, seafood, veggie dishes and a salad bar. 2021 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway, 899-1507, www.hometownbuffet.com $$
International House of Pancakes Breakfast served all day, plus lunch and dinner featuring sandwiches and burgers. 2040 Business Lane, 893-4988, www.ihop.com $
Jack’s Family Restaurant Diner-style food at reasonable prices in a family atmosphere. 540 Main St., 343-8383 $
Kalico Kitchen Try Kalico’s breakfast skillets and breakfast burritos in the morning, club sandwiches and crispy chicken salad for lunch, and chicken-fried steak and house-made meatloaf for dinner. 2396 Esplanade, 343-3968, www.kalicokitchenchico.com $$
Logan’s Roadhouse From the rustic atmosphere, country music and all the sports you can watch on the many flat-screen TVs, Logan’s is the place to be. 1900 E. 20th St., 891-1098, www.logansroadhouse.com $$
Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen shows off its New Orleans heritage with authentic spicy chicken, chicken tenders, seafood and signature sides like red beans and rice. 1161 Mangrove Ave., 332-9322 $
Russell’s Family Restaurant Featuring breakfast, lunch and dinner specials, beer and wine. 185 Cohasset Road, 343-5543 $$
Italian California Pasta Productions Serving Italian lunches and dinners, such as pasta, seafood, chicken, soups and salads. 118 W. East Ave., 343-6999, www.calpasta chico.com $$
Crush Italian Cuisine & Lounge Specializing in a combination of traditional and contemporary flavors mixed with fresh, local and seasonal ingredients. 201 Broadway, 342-7000, www.chico crush.com $$$