Guidebook for Redding
Food Scene
These are my favorite places in and around the Redding area, a couple of these are outside of Redding.
Food is good Korean BBQ, Burgers, Counter Service - small dining area or take out- closed Sundays - check on hours for Saturday. Always fresh (Original location in Palo Cedro about 15 minutes from Redding) They have a new location on Lake Blvd in Redding, but the food is not as good as the original in my opinion.
29 locals recommend
Fresh Fire Grill
9520 Deschutes RdFood is good Korean BBQ, Burgers, Counter Service - small dining area or take out- closed Sundays - check on hours for Saturday. Always fresh (Original location in Palo Cedro about 15 minutes from Redding) They have a new location on Lake Blvd in Redding, but the food is not as good as the original in my opinion.
Several Locations in Redding, Locally owned, Good Cafe, Salads, Sandwiches, Breakfast (also dinner). Quick efficient counter service and good food. Nice newer interior design, good atmosphere.
47 locals recommend
From The Hearth
1427 Market StreetSeveral Locations in Redding, Locally owned, Good Cafe, Salads, Sandwiches, Breakfast (also dinner). Quick efficient counter service and good food. Nice newer interior design, good atmosphere.
Great Indian Food - Decor is dated and in a strip mall but this is good food. Try the Masala Dosa - one of my favorite Indian dishes also Chicken Tika Masala is great with garlic Naan. We do take out here too.
12 locals recommend
PRIYA Indian Cuisine
2937 Churn Creek RdGreat Indian Food - Decor is dated and in a strip mall but this is good food. Try the Masala Dosa - one of my favorite Indian dishes also Chicken Tika Masala is great with garlic Naan. We do take out here too.
Formal Dining. We like this place for the atmosphere and Views, and for a nicer dinner in town. Food is good. Great view of the river.
127 locals recommend
View 202
202 Hemsted DrFormal Dining. We like this place for the atmosphere and Views, and for a nicer dinner in town. Food is good. Great view of the river.
Thai Food - Good food - dated interior. Don't go here for atmosphere, simple dining.
50 locals recommend
Champa Garden Restaurant
1107 Hilltop DrThai Food - Good food - dated interior. Don't go here for atmosphere, simple dining.
MOD Pizza
913 Dana DrFast Food - Good Pizza in a real pizza oven.
Great Coffee - This is really an art gallery - very eclectic (not shabby, but new) NOT STARBUCKS! for people wanting a fresh experience.
98 locals recommend
Theory Coffee Roasters
1250 California StGreat Coffee - This is really an art gallery - very eclectic (not shabby, but new) NOT STARBUCKS! for people wanting a fresh experience.
This is a fancier dining place - with Brunch on Sundays. The food is leaning towards elegant dining modern California cuisine. It is a good place.
118 locals recommend
Moonstone Bistro
3425 Placer StThis is a fancier dining place - with Brunch on Sundays. The food is leaning towards elegant dining modern California cuisine. It is a good place.
Make Reservations - smaller dining room. Great food! White table cloth, fine dining. worth the 45 minute beautiful drive- probably the prettiest part of the 5 freeway in California. Dunsmuir itself is a tiny mountain town along the Sacramento River. Very Quaint
49 locals recommend
Café Maddalena
5801 Sacramento AveMake Reservations - smaller dining room. Great food! White table cloth, fine dining. worth the 45 minute beautiful drive- probably the prettiest part of the 5 freeway in California. Dunsmuir itself is a tiny mountain town along the Sacramento River. Very Quaint
If you are up this way and looking for a casual place - this is really a pub, bar place with good food.
43 locals recommend
Dunsmuir Brewery Works
5701 Dunsmuir AveIf you are up this way and looking for a casual place - this is really a pub, bar place with good food.
Another drive up the 5 freeway through beautiful mountains! This is a casual/formal dining - Good food, think Steak and Potatoes. Call ahead to make sure they are open and make a reservation on weekends. This is in a one horse mountain town, literally you can walk the whole town in 10 minutes. 1 hour drive from our house
16 locals recommend
McCloud Meat Market and Tavern
231 Main StAnother drive up the 5 freeway through beautiful mountains! This is a casual/formal dining - Good food, think Steak and Potatoes. Call ahead to make sure they are open and make a reservation on weekends. This is in a one horse mountain town, literally you can walk the whole town in 10 minutes. 1 hour drive from our house
This is a new reinvented place that a local group of Restauranteurs have recently re-opened. Counter Service, Casual, Serves Beer/Wine. Good Down Home Food, definitely stop by, Southern comfort food, gourmet.
15 locals recommend
The Chicken Shack
2586 Churn Creek RdThis is a new reinvented place that a local group of Restauranteurs have recently re-opened. Counter Service, Casual, Serves Beer/Wine. Good Down Home Food, definitely stop by, Southern comfort food, gourmet.
This is a new restaurant located next to Sundial Bridge and in the new Sheraton Hotel. They have been working hard since opening and the food is really good. Sit down, mix between casual and semi-formal dining.
91 locals recommend
Mosaic Restaurant
826 Sundial Bridge DriveThis is a new restaurant located next to Sundial Bridge and in the new Sheraton Hotel. They have been working hard since opening and the food is really good. Sit down, mix between casual and semi-formal dining.
Great Organic Juices.
(Roots has another stand alone location in downtown, too)
19 locals recommend
Roots Juice Bar
2745 Bechelli LnGreat Organic Juices.
(Roots has another stand alone location in downtown, too)
BEST BBQ EVER! and we are foodies - Jason does it right
They just opened there store - they offer free delivery for pre-ordered BBQ Friday night (Order earlier in the week)
Odell Craft Barbecue
1300 Market StBEST BBQ EVER! and we are foodies - Jason does it right
They just opened there store - they offer free delivery for pre-ordered BBQ Friday night (Order earlier in the week)
Cinders Wood Fired Pizza
1415 Market StThis is a solid establishment if Pizza is on your mind!
Must visit. Breakfast / Brunch spot - the Owners are running this place with care. Call them for their hours , but think breakfast / lunch - I think they are closed Sundays - Really sweet spot in a shopping center.
12 locals recommend
Le Testimony Organic Bistro
3365 Placer StMust visit. Breakfast / Brunch spot - the Owners are running this place with care. Call them for their hours , but think breakfast / lunch - I think they are closed Sundays - Really sweet spot in a shopping center.
Essentials
Medium sized Organic Grocer - (4 minutes from house) Has all of your vitamins, supplements, plus good selection of produce, and everything else healthy. One of our go-to spots for groceries. Also - feels secure to shop here vs the Safeway on Cypress
33 locals recommend
Orchard Nutrition
221 Locust StMedium sized Organic Grocer - (4 minutes from house) Has all of your vitamins, supplements, plus good selection of produce, and everything else healthy. One of our go-to spots for groceries. Also - feels secure to shop here vs the Safeway on Cypress
Very Small (tiny) but Friendly organic market Has juice bar and fresh food to order. Check out their salads (yum) and sandwiches.
13 locals recommend
Country Organics
2745 Bechelli LnVery Small (tiny) but Friendly organic market Has juice bar and fresh food to order. Check out their salads (yum) and sandwiches.
I recommend this Safeway for larger grocery shopping - there is a drug store next door and across the parking lot is Lowe's home improvement.
40 locals recommend
Safeway
1070 E Cypress AveI recommend this Safeway for larger grocery shopping - there is a drug store next door and across the parking lot is Lowe's home improvement.
This is the best Market in Redding, Clean, and has everything you may need. From Valentine Lane 7 minutes. From Kinvarra Way 3 minutes.
43 locals recommend
Holiday Market
3315 Placer StThis is the best Market in Redding, Clean, and has everything you may need. From Valentine Lane 7 minutes. From Kinvarra Way 3 minutes.
Trader Joe's, If you are from out of the country - this is a grocery store with uniquely branded offerings.
85 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
845 Browning StTrader Joe's, If you are from out of the country - this is a grocery store with uniquely branded offerings.
Parks & Nature
About an hour drive through the foothills of the Sierra's to this gorgeous waterfall. This is not Yosemite, but it is a charmer. The hike can be as simple as 200 feet to the lookout from the parking lot - to a 1-2 mile round trip all the way around the falls. We love this spot and if you are extremely adventurous you can swim at the base of the falls. Polar bear club for sure, (ice cold water). Bring a picnic lunch - they have a picnic area. This is a fee areas - I think 8-10 dollars per car.
151 locals recommend
Burney Falls
About an hour drive through the foothills of the Sierra's to this gorgeous waterfall. This is not Yosemite, but it is a charmer. The hike can be as simple as 200 feet to the lookout from the parking lot - to a 1-2 mile round trip all the way around the falls. We love this spot and if you are extremely adventurous you can swim at the base of the falls. Polar bear club for sure, (ice cold water). Bring a picnic lunch - they have a picnic area. This is a fee areas - I think 8-10 dollars per car.
Lake Shasta is a huge lake - with several marinas and camping areas - It is best seen from a boat - and a favorite water sports enthusiast lake because of all of the fingers. People love to house boat on the lake too. You can also schedule a dam tour.
20 locals recommend
Shasta Lake
Lake Shasta is a huge lake - with several marinas and camping areas - It is best seen from a boat - and a favorite water sports enthusiast lake because of all of the fingers. People love to house boat on the lake too. You can also schedule a dam tour.
This is a great accessible lake - In the summer you can rent paddle boards and kayaks at both of the marinas - 15-20 minute drive
203 locals recommend
Whiskeytown Lake
This is a great accessible lake - In the summer you can rent paddle boards and kayaks at both of the marinas - 15-20 minute drive
This is a popular Beach at Wiskeytown Lake - this is a lake - not the ocean -dont expect Hawaii beaches - Brandy Creek is a small cove with designated swimming area. a few picnic tables - bring chairs
21 locals recommend
Brandy Creek Beach
Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity NraThis is a popular Beach at Wiskeytown Lake - this is a lake - not the ocean -dont expect Hawaii beaches - Brandy Creek is a small cove with designated swimming area. a few picnic tables - bring chairs
1 hour drive from Redding, Definitely worth the drive and beautiful nature!
188 locals recommend
Lassen Volcanic National Park
1 hour drive from Redding, Definitely worth the drive and beautiful nature!
This is a must see. In cooler months go during the day - and in the summer I go either early in the morning or later at night. Walk across the bridge over the Sacramento River and enjoy this beautiful bridge. Free Parking - Also go to the museum and park its great for kids!
165 locals recommend
Sundial Bridge at Turtle Bay Exploration Park
844 Sundial Bridge DriveThis is a must see. In cooler months go during the day - and in the summer I go either early in the morning or later at night. Walk across the bridge over the Sacramento River and enjoy this beautiful bridge. Free Parking - Also go to the museum and park its great for kids!
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Lower Sac (ramento) River Fishing
Our Valentine Home is right on the River!!
From Redding to Red Bluff, the Lower Sacramento River is one of the most prolific tail-water trout fisheries in the country. The quantity and quality of native trout that swim this mighty river sets it apart from most other trout fisheries in the west. With robust hatches of aquatic insects, to egg laying salmon and fall and winter steelhead, this powerhouse of a trout stream delivers world-class fishing year round.