Strong Water is one of those places that feels like somebody had a really good idea and actually…read morefollowed through with it. The atmosphere is probably the first thing you notice. It has a cool, relaxed feel that's a little more grown-up without crossing over into being stuffy or pretentious. You can actually sit down, have a good drink, eat something, and enjoy the place instead of feeling like you're competing with the music to have a conversation. The cocktails are where Strong Water really shines. They're creative, well made, and definitely a step above the usual "pour some liquor in a glass and hope for the best" situation. The food is really good too and fits the whole vibe of the place perfectly. Service has always been friendly and attentive when I've been there, and I like that they can make recommendations without turning ordering a cocktail into a chemistry lesson. It's also right next to Lost Dutchman Taproom, which makes that little area dangerously convenient if your original plan was to have a responsible, uneventful evening. Strong Water is definitely a place I'd recommend when you want something a little nicer than your typical bar but still want to relax and actually have fun. Five stars for the drinks, food, service, and atmosphere. The cocktails may be strong, but apparently my ability to say "this is my last one" is considerably weaker.

We love the drinks and atmosphere. Mary shake the bartender mixologist (can we call her that? She…read moreis a pro! ) is fantastic, so knowledgeable and fun to talk to. Outside area is cute while smoking the cigars. Very private and calm.

Great new food menu! Very cool vibe and excellent spot to grab a bite to eat. Service is quick. I…read morehighly recommend checking them out. Excited to see what's new to come.

Dropped in here while visiting Chico recently. We were drawn in by the cozy bar atmosphere, and…read morestayed to have a couple of cocktails. They were getting ready to do a music event in the back, which we didn't stay for, but the back patio looked like a cool spot for music. It was EDM night, but the night before it sounded punky, so they mix it up - which is great! Good spot. They have some interesting cocktails, and it seems like chill place. Definitely go back next time in Chico!

I'm torn on this review. Went in with my husband for the first time. Wasn't sure if it was seat…read moreyourself or...? People working did t really acknowledge us. Once we found our seat, no one brought us menus...we ended up making friends with the couple next to us and looked at theirs. I told the server it was our first time there, and I'm used to a different response other than being met with silence. I asked if she recommended anything and it was as if she didn't want to interact. We ended up getting pho, steak skewers, rice tots, fried chicken sandwich. I ordered a mocktail which was great. Food was ok, would like to try something else next time. Hubs thought the cheese on the chicken sando was "weird". It's a pretty bar.

The Cocktails were absolutely Fantastic!…read more The Service was stupendous! The Food was Fire ! We Highly recommend this spot for a fun date night.

Food was really good!! Salads were a little different but decent! Drinks were good! I had…read morethe Black Cod, the lady had the Lobster Lasagna!! Deviled Egg was so good also!! Service was good , friendly and helpful!! The best part was the Apple Tart! Ambiance is exactly like the Cheers Bar!! Was a great outing will be back!!

First time there was had the best food and service! It was top notch and I was so excited to go…read moreback and try more of the menu. Drinks were fun and fresh Staff attentive and really made us feel welcome Vibe - LOVE IT! The booths are amazing and I love that it was the towne lounge so there's lots of history! Food - the lobster lasagna was delicious. Prime rib cooked on point and loved the sides, they were a little small but the meat made up for it! The duck, it had good flavor but wasn't our favorite good sides though!! 2nd time there.... Staff seemed a little stressed and not as friendly VIBE - LOVED IT! The music started right when we got there and it was perfect for our dinner date. Food - kinda made me sad. The halibut was cooked well but over salted and when it was plated it was a little rough looking. The lamb - tough and did not enjoy it, the rice was bland but the veggies were on point! The others had lobster lasagna and enjoyed and the prime rib and it was just so so that night. drinks: Espresso martini was tasty but served in an odd glass!! Wine was nice and of course when you get anything on the rocks you know what you are in for. Sweets: The Cassata (if I spelled that right) sounded amazing but left us unimpressed. The apple tart had great flavor and was warm which was a nice touch! Overall the 1st visit would have had 5 stars but the 2nd is really a 3 stars so I went with 4. I will try going back because I really want them to do good and enjoy the atmosphere there!!!

A very inviting pub with an extensive list of beers; great food and service...highly recommend.read more

Regular Kitchen closes at 10pm. Late night menu 10:30-12…read moreWed - Sun. Great spot. Highly recommend

Had the chance to revisit Crush recently while passing through Chico. It really held up. We made a…read morereservation so we could be sure to get in this time. We were promptly seated, and given a great spot near the wall-sized indoor fountain which was nice. We started with cocktails and appetizers, and they all came out quickly. We started with bread, which was excellent. We moved on to the grilled artichokes, which were also pretty special. The jalapeno aioli added to the smokiness of the grilled artichokes. We loved them. The bib salad was also a treat - nice chop, and the lardons were perfectly cooked little flavor bombs that stood up nicely to the blue cheese. We had the lobseter ravioli, and the single-layer crispy lasagne for our meals. The lobster ravioli was delicious, and the freshly made sundried tomatoes added a little extra structure to balance the plate. The single layer lasagne was really interesting. Wasn't sure what to expect, and the server said it was a little controversial, so I tried it. It came out as a large sheet - fresh spinach pasta sheets, layered with a delicious bolognese sauce, and topped with pesto and bechamel. Unconventional? Yes. Delicious? YES! I'm so glad I was feeling experimental - it was an innovative dish. Overall, we loved it. Service was very solid - attentive, without being intrusive. Perfect evening! Previous review: Dropped in here just to check it out. We came early on Thursday, and it was jumping! Got a seat at the Kitchen bar to have a few apps, and a cocktail, and had a fantastic snack and talked with some great folks in the kitchen. Pizza is fantastic wood -oven style, and the service was great. Wish I had photos - but I'll save those for the next time i visit and do a more thorough tour of the menu.

10/10 - Read on for why…read more My wife and I have enjoyed coming to Crush for years. The location and ambiance have always been amazing, and we've also never had a bad meal here. In the past, we used to come much more often for Happy Hour as their appetizers, pizza's, and small plates are delicious. Yesterday, we decided Crush was the place to be for our 14-year anniversary, and it exceeded expectations. The food was delicious as always (I had the Allen Prime Rib and my wife had the Short Rib Stroganoff). But what took it over the top was our server - Ethan. He was awesome. He was friendly, warm, personable, attentive, and on top of everything. Being at a great restaurant with great food is still only a GOOD experience if your server is disengaged. However, when your server is awesome, it elevates everything. My wife and I ended the evening highly satisfied and grateful. Thank you Crush (and Ethan) for such a great anniversary night.

One of the best places in Chico to grab a drink and avoid the college crowd. I know, I know, its a…read morecollege town, don't gripe about the college kids... but holy hell its nice to hang out with the grown ups sometimes! A couple of tips for the newbie adult headed to this VIP lounge: 1) Make sure to get your booty up there prior to 9pm (after 9pm there is a $10 cover charge) 2) $10 isn't going to break the bank, I get it however, it IS a key bit of info so take it for what its worth. (Its worth ten bucks, ha!) Make sure that if you should arrive before 9, like for happy hour, and stay after 9, that your given a wrist band so you can wander from floor to floor without having to pay the entry fee 3) If you get there prior to 9pm and have a person or people you actually want to speak (and not yell at) the music is at a normal level so carrying a conversation is tres easy. Beware, after 9pm they PUMP up the volume so be prepared to yell your conversation after that time frame kicks in 4) And speaking of 'tres' this bar is tres chic, there is a ton of cozy seating, you can go find a booth which is semi private or go more public and choose a table out in the open (along with more cozy seats) 5) They have an 'L' shaped pool table, very weird but very cool and ultra different. I've never seen one quite like it anywhere else 6) The martini selection is pretty tasty (see my pix) and the prices are right up my alley (marginally priced and well worth it) 7) The absolute BEST part of my experience here at the VIP Ultra Lounge was Stephanie. The adorable, extra friendly bartender/waitress, literally, the best little thing located upstairs. Her personality ROCKED. She gave me mini tour and being that it was my first time here, while she toured, she explained all the bars (total of 4), their highlights and best times to have fun at each of them. Seriously treated me in TOTAL VIP fashion, what a gem!! The cool thing about this bar is that its connected to 3 other totally different (un-VIP, just made up that word) bars. So... if you get tired of being a snobby VIP, you can take your wasty face downstairs and kick it with the college kids. Good thing #8... if your walking sideways and acting like a drunk monkey, you'll blend right in :) Dance, scratch your butt, do a shot then fall on the floor, hey! Have a good time!

Oh I'm a sucker for a place that serves good drinks and doesn't smell like puke. Come on Chico…read more.. you know the places I'm talking about. Once you are past the cheapest drinks you can buy phase of Chico life, come up to VIP Ultra Lounge. Check 'em out during happy hour to scout if you like it without paying a cover. I enjoyed my melon mojito- with none of the stickiness or smell associated with most the venues in Chico. I get that Chico isn't used to paying much of a cover charge at all, but I'd rather pay a cover and go somewhere gorgeous, comfortable & clean. I used to love the Bear & LaSalles, but you go there after a few drinks because otherwise you'd never get past the smell and in the door. You can smell them from outside. Yuck. Other than harping on the fantasticness of a clean place- my husband has enjoyed his drinks there as well, we've had tacos and a steak/gorganzola pizza during happy hour- all good stuff. And that explains why I'm headed there in 40 minutes to celebrate the end of my work week!

Lost Dutchman Taproom is one of those places that's just easy to have a good time at. It has that…read morerelaxed, laid-back taproom feel where you can show up for one drink and somehow look at the clock later wondering when exactly "one drink" turned into your entire afternoon. The beer selection is great, with enough variety that there's something for pretty much everyone, including the person who needs to sample half the menu before finally committing to a full pour. The atmosphere is probably my favorite part. It's casual, open, and comfortable without feeling overly polished or like it's trying too hard to be trendy. The staff has always been friendly, knowledgeable, and happy to help you figure out what to try without making you feel like you need a degree in craft beer first. It's also the kind of place that works just as well for hanging out with a group as it does for stopping in and having a couple beers without making a whole production out of it. Good drinks, good people, good atmosphere, and absolutely no pressure to be anywhere else. Five stars from me. The biggest problem with Lost Dutchman is that stopping by for "just one" requires a level of self-control I apparently do not possess.

Great selection, staff is pretty awesome and the bar food is on point . Love the patio too!read more

Happy Hour is awesome! Wine is delicious and they are willing to make food, vegan…read more Our server Jackie is over the top, she is intuitive, upbeat and simply a joy. Love the history of the place, very comfortable, options to sit inside or out.

Going on food alone it was underwhelming. Pesto was oily and not so herbaceous. Polenta nice and…read morebuttery but needed salt especially with the pesto lacking. Chicken was cooked great though. Just an overall bland dish. Flatbread was just a pizza cut in half and sliced, was hoping something would be a tad elevated in flavor. Hostess was initially unwelcoming asking "can I help you?", instead of assuming a couple walking into a restaurant would be seeking food. No further problems once seated but if you're going to be bitchy at least back it up with good food

Visited June 18 2026. It's right next door to Savor ice cream and Farmer's Brewing in Chico…read more I am on the fence about reporting this area of newer restaurants and shops in this new area! It's growing quickly yet it's a sweet quiet area from a thriving town. No crazy hustle and crowds! Burban Kitchen is very trendy with an open concept. They have a dog friendly patio! The angry mussels are delicious ! Seared Ahi bigger dish is fresh and flavorful! High quality ! They also have happy hour. It's a good date place! Contemporary and inviting! Fun atmosphere! Puppy approved !

I can't believe we didn't take one photo. I guess the food had our total attention! We enjoyed…read morehappy hour at Burban Kitchen this afternoon -- we enjoyed our cocktails and ordered a trio of dishes to share. The portions are big! The warm beet salad is practically a meal for two. Same with the calamari, which we could not finish! (My friend isn't crazy for the spices used in the calamari breading and dip, but I liked it okay.) Leave room for dessert. We recommend the cheesecake! Seating inside is intimate. There were only a few parties when we were there but I could imagine if the place was hopping, acoustics would be iffy. Sit at the bar to watch all the action behind the scenes. Outside seating is available and dogs are welcome there. Shoutout to our waitress Ellie!