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Red 88 - Davis

3.3 (558 reviews)
Open • 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM
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Moderate noise
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Dogs allowed
Good for groups

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Red 88 Wings w French Fries
Jasmin S.

We wanted to try something new but it was a little late so not many options that weren't fast food. so we drove 20 min to Davis to find this small restaurant. It was a seat yourself and order at the bar type vibe which was fine with us. Davis is a college town so it was really packed and pretty loud. That's was a pretty good sign for us. Staff was friendly and helpful with any questions we had. We sat towards the back and picked up some menus before we went up to order, we got an appetizer and 3 main courses.. They literally were all amazing and packed with flavor. We will definitely be coming back.

Chicken Satay
Ricardo G.

The service was amazing and our server kept asking what he could do to improve our meal, very nice. The inside was also clean and well maintained. Chicken Potstickers - 8/10 Comes with nine potstickers and a nice amount of filling in each. Very well cooked and juicy chicken. Vegetables cooked well, still a nice crunch. Would have again. Chicken Satay - 5/10 Comes with four skewers which aren't that big. Not my favorite, too sweet in my opinion. The chicken is a bit dry too. Basil Fried Rice with Fish - 8/10 Very big portion. The rice is nicely cooked, the fish nice and crispy, and vegetables have a nice crunch. Nicely seasoned across the whole dish.

Drunken Pig Fries
Young D.

I visited Red 88 with my daughter while checking out local restaurants downtown, and overall, it was a great experience. The Drunken Pig Fries were definitely the standout--crispy, flavorful, and packed with savory goodness. The Pad Thai was solid, maybe a touch sweeter than I prefer, but still tasty and well-cooked. We finished with the Sticky Rice and Sweet Mango, which was fresh and satisfying--light, not overly sweet. The atmosphere is loud and high-energy, with lots of college students hanging out, taking shots, and clearly having a good time. Not ideal if you're looking for a quiet meal, but it adds a certain fun, lively charm if you're in the right mood. Service was friendly, and the food came out quickly. Would definitely come back, especially for the fries!

Chow Mein.
Edesa G.

Came here for dinner to treat my nephew and his gf since they both go to UC Davis. Red 88 has a 2-for-$15 deal that's honestly such a steal so we had to come and check it out. You get an entrée and a drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic). I got the chow mein with tofu and a Mango Monsoon drink. The drink was great, but the chow mein was a little bland for me and the noodles-to-veggie ratio felt off. Service was awesome though, and their drinks are always on point (the ABG is my fave). Next time I'll try the fried rice and get an alcoholic drink!

soju bomb & the ABG & sunrise bomb
Tiffany P.

Red88 is my go to bar in Davis!! They have cheap daily specials and the best drinks. My go to drink is the ABG which comes with soju, Yakult, pineapple, and rainbow jelly (I added extra popping boba). I also love getting the ski shots here when I'm with a big group!

Spicy Ramen BBQ Pork
Esther C.

I used to love this place. Their BBQ Pork Fried Noodle used to have more complex flavors like 5 years ago. Now it just tastes very oily and way too salty. Their dishes seem so enticing but after several bites, the flavor gets boring. Their dishes are unique and trendy but I wish each dish was done phenomenally. Service was great. They frequently checked in on us. Water was self serve. They are such a great place to go for birthdays especially a 21st.

Birria Fried Rice
Alana E.

Stopped by for some takeout dinner on a busy day. The restaurant is a little annoying to get to since G street is closed to drivers, but you can find parking around the corner. The staff are friendly even when they're in the middle of a dinner rush and they got my order to me quickly. As a heads up for the noise and light sensitive, there is a LOT going on inside this restaurant and it can get pretty loud. I got the birria fried rice and a Thai tea. The whole meal was super rich and I couldn't eat much of it in one sitting. It was a little saltier than I expected and I did not receive any citrus garnish to cut that flavor. However, it was super delicious! I had the leftovers are burritos that I added some beans to over the course of the next few days. The Thai tea was also really good, though a little sweeter than expected. The portion sizes for both were also decently large. I don't think I would want to go and sit down for dinner here, but I definitely would get their takeout again!

Red 88 Fried Rice with Chicken
Ellianna D.

Red 88 is a classic in Davis, and always has a super fun atmosphere- from the Polaroids on the wall to the big bright birthday wheel, and the videos playing of ski shots being taken. They are first and foremost, in my opinion, a college bar. By that I mean their main product is the drinks they make, and they are know for super sweet drinks and shooters with little to no alcohol taste. This is not typically my preference in drinks, and I tend to find their drink menu overly sweet for my taste. Having said that, everyone has different alcohol preferences! So if you are someone who hates tasting the alcohol, and can handle some sweetness, this is your type of bar. The food is very solidly average. Some dishes are downright bad (the Red 88 fried rice is $16 for ...rice. And an egg and some chives. A bit of protein. But not $16 worth, and it's a fairly poor quality dish regardless of the price). Others are enjoyable - pad kee mow is a difficult dish to mess up, and their's is pretty decent! My friend swears by the Birria Noodz, and you get a huge portion! Overall, the food is fine. Most of it isn't outright offensive, but it's not the restaurant's focus, and it shows. It's good food to have before or after drinking, although you can get same quality and amount for much cheaper across the street at Open Rice Kitchen. Bottom Line: Red 88 is a pretty good bar! If you appreciated them for what they are, which is not primarily a restaurant, it'll hopefully be a good experience.

Thai Iced Tea
Kelly S.

Red 88 is definitely more western than Asian Reasons being (no flavor) - Pad Thai: was too sweet, no flavor at all, and everything was white?... we asked for more pad Thai 'sauce' and the server informed us that the reason why there's no sauce is bc the noodles soaked it all up? - Chow Mein: again bland. - Loaded pig fries: fries were crispy but needed some flavor. Green sauce perhaps? Or maybe a dust of some paprika, garlic powder, etc - BBQ pork noodles (with soup): it's just a ramen packet with msg & a couple of things.. - Fried Rice: rice was too soggy. Wasn't crispy.. wasn't the typical fried rice you'd get at an Asian restaurant. - Thai Tea: was good. Normal. Overall, everything just needed more flavor. Service was pretty good. Interior was cute but the food.. Remember people, if you're not sneezing, it's not seasoned.

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23 days ago

Dani is the best!! Her service is great and my friends and I love to come here because of her.

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1 month ago

I always get the red 88 rice idk it use to be better now it's like a hit or miss 6.5/10

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1 month ago

The drinks were great and enjoyable! It was fun to meet new people while I was there, such a great environment to be at! Thank you Red88!!!!

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14 days ago

the food is super yummy, the staff are really chill and the drinks are deadly! good vibes

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4 months ago

So delicious love the new menu and especially the new vegetarian wings #fmlred88 #red88davis @red88bar #buzzybooth

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4 months ago

Very friendly staff and pretty decent happy hour!! $3 for my favorite cider, and $5 for some loaded fries

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8 months ago

They were so cool and the drinks were delicious. The ski shots were so good and the vibes were great.

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Food was so salty do not recommend! I don't know how many pounds of salt they put in that ramen dish but was not it

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they close at 10:30 and refused to take orders at 10. lazy service and incredibly inconsistent

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