Luke’s Redding Guidebook
Food - Mexican
BEST BREAKFAST BURRITOS IN REDDING! They cook everything fresh on the grill for you: your choice of meat (I go with half bacon, half chorizo), two eggs and potato slices (I ask for light potatoes to minimize the carbs). Then you choose what toppings you want, like at a Chipotle. Friendly service, great food. Breakfast burritos are only served until 10am so don't sleep in too late.
The Baja burrito for lunch or dinner is my favorite Redding burrito-- the Chile Verde is my favorite.
Baja Burrito
2400 S Bonnyview RdBEST BREAKFAST BURRITOS IN REDDING! They cook everything fresh on the grill for you: your choice of meat (I go with half bacon, half chorizo), two eggs and potato slices (I ask for light potatoes to minimize the carbs). Then you choose what toppings you want, like at a Chipotle. Friendly service, great food. Breakfast burritos are only served until 10am so don't sleep in too late.
The Baja burrito for lunch or dinner is my favorite Redding burrito-- the Chile Verde is my favorite.
Redding's Mexican Food scene is not like San Diego or Los Angeles but Guadalaraja is my favorite Mexican restaurant in Redding. Their interior has a fun, interesting decor. And they have the best chips and salsa in Redding. They also give generous portions. Prices, especially of late, are pricy so know you're looking at around $18-22 per dish.
THE FAJITAS ARE THE BEST
This is what I recommend here: The Fajitas are top notch, very tasty. You can also order Fajitas for two and share fajitas with that loved one.
DON'T RECOMMEND
Don't get the ground beef. And I find their burritos a bit dry.
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Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant
435 E Cypress AveRedding's Mexican Food scene is not like San Diego or Los Angeles but Guadalaraja is my favorite Mexican restaurant in Redding. Their interior has a fun, interesting decor. And they have the best chips and salsa in Redding. They also give generous portions. Prices, especially of late, are pricy so know you're looking at around $18-22 per dish.
THE FAJITAS ARE THE BEST
This is what I recommend here: The Fajitas are top notch, very tasty. You can also order Fajitas for two and share fajitas with that loved one.
DON'T RECOMMEND
Don't get the ground beef. And I find their burritos a bit dry.
Food - Fine Dining
Redding doesn't have a lot of fine dining but this is probably the nicest restaurant in Redding. The menu is seasonal and ever changing. They have a great brunch menu!
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Moonstone Bistro
3425 Placer StRedding doesn't have a lot of fine dining but this is probably the nicest restaurant in Redding. The menu is seasonal and ever changing. They have a great brunch menu!
View 202 is where all the cool Redding people fine dine, so I have to sneak in. They're known for their beautiful view overlooking the Sacramento River and in the evening the magical ceiling lights add that magical glowing ambience to your table.
This will be pricy, maybe not Moonstone pricy, but afterward if your thick wallet was giving you back problems, it won't anymore--say goodbye to those greenbacks. And if you pay with credit card, sorry, I don't have a witty joke for that.
RECOMMENDATION: Come for Brunch
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View 202
202 Hemsted DrView 202 is where all the cool Redding people fine dine, so I have to sneak in. They're known for their beautiful view overlooking the Sacramento River and in the evening the magical ceiling lights add that magical glowing ambience to your table.
This will be pricy, maybe not Moonstone pricy, but afterward if your thick wallet was giving you back problems, it won't anymore--say goodbye to those greenbacks. And if you pay with credit card, sorry, I don't have a witty joke for that.
RECOMMENDATION: Come for Brunch
The most LA restaurant in Redding. Not the biggest portions but great location, nice ambience, definitely upper end menu. I like the burger or pizza.
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Mosaic Restaurant
826 Sundial Bridge DriveThe most LA restaurant in Redding. Not the biggest portions but great location, nice ambience, definitely upper end menu. I like the burger or pizza.
MY FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN REDDING. The teppanyaki lunch or dinner is a great experience! The chef cooks in front of you and makes everything fresh--it's fun and delicious. This is the only place in Redding I eat sushi too.
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Kobe Seafood & Steakhouse
1300 Market StMY FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN REDDING. The teppanyaki lunch or dinner is a great experience! The chef cooks in front of you and makes everything fresh--it's fun and delicious. This is the only place in Redding I eat sushi too.
Coffee
My favorite coffee place in Redding. There are two locations and both are great, the one on Hilltop is very close to my house.
They have seasonal specialty drinks that usually end up being my favorite.
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Theory Coffee Roasters
1250 California StMy favorite coffee place in Redding. There are two locations and both are great, the one on Hilltop is very close to my house.
They have seasonal specialty drinks that usually end up being my favorite.
It's a little out of the way north of Redding but there breakfast is good and they have a good working space and some fresh coffee specialty drinks.
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Heritage Roasting Company
4302 Shasta Dam BlvdIt's a little out of the way north of Redding but there breakfast is good and they have a good working space and some fresh coffee specialty drinks.
Not only do they have good coffee but their breakfast items are DE-LISH. I like their avocado toast and I like their waffle with almond butter. Yum!
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Evergreen
2085 Pine StNot only do they have good coffee but their breakfast items are DE-LISH. I like their avocado toast and I like their waffle with almond butter. Yum!
OPEN 24 HOURS. Some people hate on Dutch Bros but I don't know why. If you like coffee with your sugar, Dutch Bros knows how to do it. Also it's the only coffee place in Redding open 24-hours.
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Dutch Bros Coffee
695 N Market StOPEN 24 HOURS. Some people hate on Dutch Bros but I don't know why. If you like coffee with your sugar, Dutch Bros knows how to do it. Also it's the only coffee place in Redding open 24-hours.
Food scene
CAJUN STYLE. Bantam Kitchen is a local secret and not very well known in Redding. I'm a bit hesitant to give this place more publicity because I don't want it too crowded on those weekend nights. Good draft beers, good Southern-ish food with a Cajun flare.
Recommendations:
Appetizer: Cowboy nachos with either pork or brisket
Fried Chicken Wrap with Buffalo sauce. Hmm....
BBQ Brisket Burger
You're welcome. ;)
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The Bantam Kitchen
2704 Hartnell AvenueCAJUN STYLE. Bantam Kitchen is a local secret and not very well known in Redding. I'm a bit hesitant to give this place more publicity because I don't want it too crowded on those weekend nights. Good draft beers, good Southern-ish food with a Cajun flare.
Recommendations:
Appetizer: Cowboy nachos with either pork or brisket
Fried Chicken Wrap with Buffalo sauce. Hmm....
BBQ Brisket Burger
You're welcome. ;)
BURGERS. Not only is this a west-coast favorite but it's also the best late-night food option in Redding. Here's a tip: For a cheaper meal, don't order the animal style fries (cheese, grilled onions and spread), but order fries with grilled onions and spread. If you forgo the cheese it saves you at least $2.
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In-N-Out Burger
1275 Dana DrBURGERS. Not only is this a west-coast favorite but it's also the best late-night food option in Redding. Here's a tip: For a cheaper meal, don't order the animal style fries (cheese, grilled onions and spread), but order fries with grilled onions and spread. If you forgo the cheese it saves you at least $2.
PROTEIN/RICE BOWLS. Sometimes they're understaffed which can affect service. But the food is great. They have amazing bowls, the Korean BBQ is my favorite but the Hawaiian pork bowl and the California Chicken Salad are all worthy options. They have great sauces too: Fire, Aioli and Teriyaki really shine.
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Fresh Fire Grill
9520 Deschutes RdPROTEIN/RICE BOWLS. Sometimes they're understaffed which can affect service. But the food is great. They have amazing bowls, the Korean BBQ is my favorite but the Hawaiian pork bowl and the California Chicken Salad are all worthy options. They have great sauces too: Fire, Aioli and Teriyaki really shine.
HEALTHY FOOD BOWLS & TEA. The wraps and bowls here are a good healthier option where you can pick your sauce. They also have an assortment of different tea drinks which are pretty good. My favorite is the iced Green Tea and Almond drink.
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Tea Bar & Fusion Cafe
1477 Hilltop DriveHEALTHY FOOD BOWLS & TEA. The wraps and bowls here are a good healthier option where you can pick your sauce. They also have an assortment of different tea drinks which are pretty good. My favorite is the iced Green Tea and Almond drink.
AMERICAN/VARIETY. There are four locations in Redding and this is the closest one to my house. From the Hearth is a homegrown local favorite that serves coffee, salads, burgers, tacos, sandwiches, rice bowls. Anyone can find something they like from the menu. Their fries are very good. The downtown From the Hearth is my personal favorite.
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From The Hearth Cafe - College View
1292 College View DrAMERICAN/VARIETY. There are four locations in Redding and this is the closest one to my house. From the Hearth is a homegrown local favorite that serves coffee, salads, burgers, tacos, sandwiches, rice bowls. Anyone can find something they like from the menu. Their fries are very good. The downtown From the Hearth is my personal favorite.
MY FAVORITE THAI RESTAURANT IN REDDING!
The servers are always friendly and the food is always delicious and fresh.
Recommendations: Drunken Noodle, Pad Thai and Pho
The biggest downside is their hours are inconvenient and strange. They're not open on weekends and they close early at around 7pm. But for a weekday lunch, look no further, Thai Hut is here.
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Thai Hut
1165 Hartnell AveMY FAVORITE THAI RESTAURANT IN REDDING!
The servers are always friendly and the food is always delicious and fresh.
Recommendations: Drunken Noodle, Pad Thai and Pho
The biggest downside is their hours are inconvenient and strange. They're not open on weekends and they close early at around 7pm. But for a weekday lunch, look no further, Thai Hut is here.
INDIAN. Not that there are tons of options but the Taj Mahal is my favorite Indian Restaurant in Redding.
Recommendation: The butter chicken is AMAZING!
Not cheap, but with inflation nowadays, what is?
Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine
1619 Hilltop DrINDIAN. Not that there are tons of options but the Taj Mahal is my favorite Indian Restaurant in Redding.
Recommendation: The butter chicken is AMAZING!
Not cheap, but with inflation nowadays, what is?
BBQ. OPEN FRIDAYS ONLY. This is a local hidden gem. Many items sell out quickly, especially the brisket so I'd recommend ordering early in the morning to pick up your food for lunch or dinner. You can order online here (odellcraftbarbecue dot com) or call in and order for pickup. All their sides are amazing. It's not cheap though.
Odell Craft Barbecue
1300 Market StBBQ. OPEN FRIDAYS ONLY. This is a local hidden gem. Many items sell out quickly, especially the brisket so I'd recommend ordering early in the morning to pick up your food for lunch or dinner. You can order online here (odellcraftbarbecue dot com) or call in and order for pickup. All their sides are amazing. It's not cheap though.
PIZZA (MAKE YOUR OWN). The best bang for your buck personal pizza. The great thing about these kinds of places is it doesn't cost extra for toppings. This is a local favorite.
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MOD Pizza
913 Dana DrPIZZA (MAKE YOUR OWN). The best bang for your buck personal pizza. The great thing about these kinds of places is it doesn't cost extra for toppings. This is a local favorite.
PIZZA. Not as good of a value as Mod Pizza because toppings are extra, but Cinders pizza is really tasty. Sometimes I'm just in the mood for their "Cinders Supreme" or their "Meat Lovers". Their pizza's are a bit on the thin side but still worth ti. They also share the building with Taste and See Creamery which serves Redding's best ice cream.
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Cinders Wood Fired Pizza
1415 Market StPIZZA. Not as good of a value as Mod Pizza because toppings are extra, but Cinders pizza is really tasty. Sometimes I'm just in the mood for their "Cinders Supreme" or their "Meat Lovers". Their pizza's are a bit on the thin side but still worth ti. They also share the building with Taste and See Creamery which serves Redding's best ice cream.
ICE CREAM. Only 2 minutes away from the house and the best ice cream in Redding. I'm partial to the milk shake but they have different sized cups or cones for the ice cream flavors they make themselves. Ask for a sample. There is another location downtown which was the original.
Taste & See Creamery
930 Hilltop DriveICE CREAM. Only 2 minutes away from the house and the best ice cream in Redding. I'm partial to the milk shake but they have different sized cups or cones for the ice cream flavors they make themselves. Ask for a sample. There is another location downtown which was the original.
AMERICAN & BEER. They have good draft beers, good burgers, wings and salads. I like the atmosphere and my buddy and I come here to catch up and hang out.
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Woody's Brewing Co.
1257 Oregon StAMERICAN & BEER. They have good draft beers, good burgers, wings and salads. I like the atmosphere and my buddy and I come here to catch up and hang out.
DESSERT & RAMEN. They have some really good desserts. And their pork ramen is really tasty.
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Sweetspot
1244 Hilltop DrDESSERT & RAMEN. They have some really good desserts. And their pork ramen is really tasty.
AMERICAN FOOD & BEER. This is a good date place with a good selection of beers and food to match.
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Final Draft Brewing Company
1600 California StAMERICAN FOOD & BEER. This is a good date place with a good selection of beers and food to match.
AMERICAN/ASIAN. This gets the award for having the most unique entrees in Redding. It's a fusion of American and Asian but it's pretty good.
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Fusion Lounge
1545 Placer StAMERICAN/ASIAN. This gets the award for having the most unique entrees in Redding. It's a fusion of American and Asian but it's pretty good.
BEST BURGERS IN THE COUNTY. An hour north of Redding so it's a drive but totally worth it. As a host that cares, I had to mention it. It an experience. They have really good sticky buns too, which I know is a weird combination... but as a Yaks veteran, it makes sense to me now.
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YAKS on the 5
4917 Dunsmuir AveBEST BURGERS IN THE COUNTY. An hour north of Redding so it's a drive but totally worth it. As a host that cares, I had to mention it. It an experience. They have really good sticky buns too, which I know is a weird combination... but as a Yaks veteran, it makes sense to me now.
Essentials
This is just 2 minutes from my house and a great place to get groceries.
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Trader Joe's
845 Browning StThis is just 2 minutes from my house and a great place to get groceries.
Sightseeing
The most famous landmark in Redding is the Sundial bridge. There are some good walking paths along the Sacramento River and the Turtle Bay Exploration Park as well.
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Sundial Bridge at Turtle Bay Exploration Park
844 Sundial Bridge DriveThe most famous landmark in Redding is the Sundial bridge. There are some good walking paths along the Sacramento River and the Turtle Bay Exploration Park as well.
Only about a 20 minute drive north from the Golden Rest. This is a fun tour experience where you take a small boat across the river, then a bus ride up the mountain to where the cave entrance is. When I went there was a bunch of bats sleeping on the ceiling.
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Shasta Caverns
Only about a 20 minute drive north from the Golden Rest. This is a fun tour experience where you take a small boat across the river, then a bus ride up the mountain to where the cave entrance is. When I went there was a bunch of bats sleeping on the ceiling.
Go swimming, get a tan, bbq, go hiking. There is lots to do at the beautiful Whiskeytown Lake.
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Whiskeytown Lake
Go swimming, get a tan, bbq, go hiking. There is lots to do at the beautiful Whiskeytown Lake.
The mountain that gives our county its name. People come from all over to climb, hike and summit Mount Shasta.
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Mount Shasta
The mountain that gives our county its name. People come from all over to climb, hike and summit Mount Shasta.
You got mountains, trees and the Lassen Volcanic Park. Check the park's website for more information.
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Lassen National Forest
California 44You got mountains, trees and the Lassen Volcanic Park. Check the park's website for more information.
Entertainment
The only theater in Redding but if you love movies like I do this is the place to go.
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Cinemark Redding 14 and XD
980 Old Alturas RdThe only theater in Redding but if you love movies like I do this is the place to go.
If you're from a big city like I am, this may not be up to the standards you're used to, but it is the only place in Redding where you can mini-golf. They have an arcade, go-carts, axe-throwing and my personal favorite: escape rooms.
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Oasis Fun Center
3330 Cascade BlvdIf you're from a big city like I am, this may not be up to the standards you're used to, but it is the only place in Redding where you can mini-golf. They have an arcade, go-carts, axe-throwing and my personal favorite: escape rooms.