Redding Restaurants

Redding California Restaurants: There’s actually no shortage of good Redding Restaurants and Nightlife in the City of Redding. The main shopping and dining area on Hilltop Drive hosts many popular American chain restaurants such as Chevy's and Marie Calendars. But there are also some very nice ethnic restaurants popping up in around Redding .

TOP OLD TIME FAVORITE RESTAURANTS

Our favorite place for a few evening cocktails: The Hatchcover at 202 Hempstead Drive has a nice outdoor deck that overlooks the Sacramento River with cozy fireplaces.

Our favorite place for steaks: Jacks Grill on California Street in Downtown Redding is Reddings oldest steakhouse. We have been eating here for over 20 years and they have never faultered in their excellent quality meals. We have always had an absolutely wonderful meal here. The restaurant inside is a little dark which adds to the ambience. They do not take reservations so go early as the establishment gets very crowded.

A favorite for seafood is Buz'a Crab Stand located on East Street in Redding. An old Redding favorite with the locals, serving fresh seafood meals as well as a fresh seafood market. It looks like a cafeteria at first glance but the food they serve is excellent.

A favorite for italian is Nello's Place, 3055 Becelli Lane, Redding. (530) 223-1636.

TOP ETHNIC RESTAURANTS:

Japanese: Fuji Japanese restaurant on Placer Street in downtown Redding. This is a fairly new restaurant but they have very fresh sushi and great quality Japanese entres.

Sakura Sushi. 2130 East Street, Redding. (530) 244-0201. Fresh Japanese food and Sushi

Indian: Taj Majal, 40 Hartnell Ave, Redding - (530) 221-4655

Thai: Thai Cafe, 820 Butte, Redding (530) 243-5523

TOP DINING ATTRACTIONS

Shasta Lake Dinner Cruises: Starting Memorial Day weekend you can enjoy a dinner cruise on beautiful Lake Shasta: Shasta Lake Dinner Cruises is located at Lake Shasta Caverns Gift Shop at 20359 Shasta Caverns Rd. In O’Brien, California, just off I-5, at exit 695 going either direction.

Shasta Sunsut Dinner Train: A unique dining experience aboard the Shasta Sunset Dinner Train is just what one would expect aboard the finest dining cars in history. The Shasta Sunset Dinner Train operates over the historic McCloud Railway, with roots back to 1897 and the early logging days of Siskiyou County.

Riverview Restaurant: Scenic Riverfront Dining and special events. Telephone: (530) 365-3011

Railroad Park Dinner House & Lounge at Dunsmuir. If you don't mind a drive or you happen to be visiting Castle Craigs park, this is a unique dining experience. A museum in itself, Railroad Park Dinner House and Lounge was built from pine vintage railroad cars. From the deck enjoy a view of the granite spires of Castle Crags.

Tail of the Whale Restaurant at Shasta Lake: Dining with a panoramic view of Lake Shasta (530) 275-3021

ENTERTAINMENT GUIDES

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