I've been ordering from Alibi Pub & Grill several times over the past few months, mostly takeout that I preorder. The food is better than typical bar fare. My husband is always happy with their burgers, and I'm a big fan of the fried chicken burger (the Milanesas). The only recurring miss is the cauliflower--it tends to come overcooked and dry. The place has a cute outdoor seating area, plenty of parking right out front, and it's usually quiet. It's also conveniently close to home, which is a real plus. Service is young and not especially polished, but the attitude is good--friendly and willing. That feels pretty typical for Chico, honestly. Overall, a solid local spot for reliable takeout and a casual meal when you want something a step (or two) above basic bar food. read more

We had a Chicken Caesar Salad and the 3 Cheese Mac and Cheese. Good food but not outstanding. Possibly the best deal in town is the $4 addon to the Mac & Cheese. Ordered the burnt ends. It covered the top of the bowl. The salad was generous with crunchy croutons and a nice grilled chicken breast. As for service, while you can order at the counter, they really want you use the Tablet app on your phone. Timing was a little off. My wife was well into her dish before I got mine. After dropping the food, there was apparently no reason to revisit the table, and no one did. read more

there were flies everywhere. I had a veggie burger. It was very good, but I was still really hungry so it was small. The lettuce didn't appear to be washed. It was very dry and brown on the edges not edible I could not eat it-I guess I could bring it home to my chickens? he asked for extra pickles and mustard instead of the sauce and I did not get any pickles or any sauce no mustard no nothing. I had to go back twice and ask for it. I'm sorry I do not recommend this place to anybody except for me the college students just wanna go and and hang out have a beer watch a game and have bar food. read more

Went in for St. Patrick's day for an early dinner. I ordered the pretzels and beer cheese for our appetizer. I love them. For dinner I had the bulgolgi bowl. I ordered it with jasmine rice, extra picked onions, and here's a big secret...I got the garlic cream sauce from the chicken bowl (super good). My partner ordered the black and blue burger and it did not disappoint. I also got the buttered cake with vanilla ice cream !! Love the staff, shout out to Gabe, Angie and TJ! Always a good time at our favorite neighborhood gathering spot. read more

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Food was great. Came out quickly and huge portions! Was able to split the sandwich with my friend. Would definitely come back and try others! The Mac and cheese bites were tasty! Great and friendly service even though it was order at counter. read more

The Alibi Pub and Grill - Mac & Cheese Bites - Pubs Near Me - Chico, California

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The service left something to be desired. It felt like an inconvenience to the staff that we were there. The food tasted great, but the portioning was a little odd. read more

Cool little spot foods not that good but it's a cool place to hang out and grab drinks and watch any sports games they are showing. Staff is always friendly read more

a nice family friendly neighborhood restaurant meets sports bar -- think a much smaller Pour House in a residential area; simpler menu, but plenty of beer, full bar, and if you live in the right spot? you can walk there! my first visit I tried their signature burger and was NOT disappointed; and the shoestring fries were properly salty and not flimsy! and they had $2 Coors Light drafts... I'm coming back for that! oh, and tell 'em "Angie" sent you :D read more

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Good food and lively neighborhood pub. Service is good as well. Prices are comparable to downtown restaurants. read more

The Alibi Pub and Grill - Menu 5/2/2026 - Pubs Near Me - Chico, California

Great place for my in laws as it's right next to their home. But a little far for us. But parking seems to be good. Nice little bar inside with some sitting areas, we sat outside which I enjoyed their patio which did include a TV so I got to see the dodgers lose. The kids meal nuggets was pretty much McNuggets which was kind of surprising. Not use to places having that texture/style but the kid was happy. She loved the fresh fruit. The pretzels are solid, seem to be the same kind that Applebees has. However the beer cheese was a let down. Was not a fan of the cheese wiz style or flavor? Also bummed it didn't include any mustard. The wife had a speciality California burger which she enjoyed with pesto sauce and avocado. I had the OMG grilled cheese which was solid and made me miss the Grilled cheese place we use to visit in San Francisco. The fried green beans was the best part tho. Very much enjoyed the snap and crunch and flavor blast of those. Service was good, we walked inside and got our refills. No real issues here but nothing overly special. It was solid but did feel a little let down overall but I'd like to come back and try other items. read more

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Fun and energetic place to eat. The patio and inside is great. The menu includes a valid items. My salad was fresh and delicious. We order the bar and they brought us out the meal. read more

I love this place! Great atmosphere, fun staff, and great food. Try the Mac n cheese bites, to diiie for :)

Excellent fish tacos! Great, friendly service and casual, comfortable environment. The menu has lots of variety whether you're looking for a light snack or substantial meal. It's a little off the beaten path so I'm guessing it's on the list of Chico's Best Kept Secrets... Spread the word -- definitely worth it! read more

Food was amazing jalapeño poppers were fire lemon drop was a bit sour and seating could've been a bit better overall great place

Food is good, the service is good, indoor and outdoor seating, very clean, and a nice relaxed atmosphere.

Location is prime. Not more than a small walk through my neighborhood. The chicken sandwich is epic. Bacon was thick, crunchy on the ends and not too much breading on the chicken. Very crunchy and juicy in the middle. The bun was warm and soft on the inside with just a little crunch where it's been grilled. IMO it's the best chicken sandwich in Chico. The owners are hands on and the service is great. Decent selection of beer, wine. Kombucha is on tap and I was pleasantly surprised. It's literally my neighborhood establishment and know they gotta grow but wish we could take it for ourselves! read more

I do like the place but you never know if the meal will taste the same. I don't like the ordering at the register and if you want another drink you have to go stand in line again. Also, no one clears the table of dirty dishes or checks on customers ever! Pay and you are forgotten. read more

The location is great for a neighborhood bar and grill. We walked in .. my son and my grandson. We sat at a table . No one greeted us . It was not busy. The bartender just looked at us for a second and said nothing . After a while we finally noticed a very small sign "Order here" next to the bartender . Oh so he takes our order and he let us sit there without a greeting or a hint that he will take our order . So we go over there and he acts annoyed since we didn't already know what we wanted . What a rude guy . He obviously didn't want to be there . Grumpy finally took our order and we sat back down . A fairly nice server brought us our food. It was bad . The burgers were bland and had some sweet sugary sauce and the fried green beans were the worst I ever had . A one star experience. The location is good but this place will not last. How hard is it to come up with good food and service if it is what you want to do for a living . AI can help read more

I liked this place! There was a lot of differently flavored foods that were very different that a lot of places. They also had quite the selection of Ales and Ciders. The people that ran the place were always che king if we were ok and needed anything. We had a good time. read more

Service is slow and non existent, sat at the bar for five minutes and the bartender with the handlebar mustache never even said hi. There were only four people there at the time, I picked up my money and left. Don't waste your time read more

This has become my neighborhood establishment. I order the chicken taco which has a nice cheese skirt on one end and am always satisfied. They have a good enough menu and the food is good. Outside seating makes it pleasant on no nice days. It can be slow depending on how crowded it is but wait staff is friendly. Pastrami sandwich tastes good but it's not stacked a plenty like a great one should be. I gave a generous 4 stars because they're new and evolving! They have a happy hour menu now also. read more

Service is quick. The staff are great. The Food is a good price for what it is. Accommodating to kids. I don't think you'll be disappointed. Great addition to the neighborhood. Here are some photos. Only suggestion would be options for children's drinks not just soda or bar mixer juice and ketchup/condiments station vs asking every time you needed something and then waiting. Overall, great welcoming place. read more

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Owners are awesome, food is good, service is amazing and the vibe is fun! Love it there

Love this place! Kacie is the best bartender also! So sweet! Great staff and the menu is great!

Great service, delicious food, nice seating. A little noisy by the bar once people came in. Next time we'll sit outside on the very nice patio. read more

Worst meal I've ever had. I ordered the chicken garlic bowl and sorry but I honestly have never had such gross looking and tasting food.

Went with a friend for their limited soft opening menu, you order at the bar and take a number and find a seat. Their Mac and cheese (we added pork burnt ends) was fantastic! I really liked the fried chicken burger, although I should've asked for a side of ranch and some salt (I used some from the pretzels). The pretzel sticks and cheese was also very good, but needed double the amount of dipping cheese for the amount of pretzel. Will definitely back to try more! read more

Food was good, waitress was very attentive. You order at the bar and seat yourself. Clean, nice patio area. I had the chicken berry salad, friends had a burger and the other had the pork sliders. They said it was very good. Didn't give 5 stars. Prices are high. $75 for the 3 of us and we didn't have liquor drinks just iced tea. The sides are extra. Meaning your burgers etc are a la carte read more

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First time visiting here and let me tell you I was so impressed! The outside patio is so cute- lots of string lights and fire pits for the perfect ambiance. Now on to the food- we ordered the Mac and cheese bites , the bbq pulled pork sliders and the focaccia bread board (with all 3 choices). The Mac and cheese bites were post gooey on the inside and perfectly crispy on the outside. They came with a chile honey that paired perfectly. The sliders were super juicy and the ciabatta buns soft. They had a super creamy coleslaw that had the right amount of acid. The focaccia bread board was the surprise of the night- it was huge! Definitely could have had it with a glass of wine and been full. It was very flavorful. Highly recommend! Such a great addition to the neighborhood. read more

The Alibi Pub and Grill - Bread board - Pubs Near Me - Chico, California

Fun little backyard type spot, feels like your sitting on your patio with good service, food and taps. Definitely give them a try. Love that they have Humboldt Cider and everything good. read more

Checking out this new community area eats. Clean and spacious. Friendly staff. Average sized portions. The only irritating thing was the chairs scraping on the floor! Plenty of delicious gooey mess on the pork sliders. The fried green beans were unidentifiable, but the dips were good. The beans didn't taste bad, but you didn't know if they were green beans except from the menu. Too much breading maybe? The mac & cheese was good, but couldn't tell if it was really three cheeses because the taste did not differentiate. Overall, it was good but nothing spectacular stood out. read more

The Alibi Pub and Grill - Pork sliders with fried green beans. - Pubs Near Me - Chico, California

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The Black and Blu burger is the best I've had in town. The bacon is cooked enough to not be sliding out and it is easy to have a bit in most bites. Juicy, fresh veggies with mayo on both buns. Finally, plenty of blue cheese, I let it be for a couple of minutes, and it melted evenly throughout. The 1 serving size of fries looks small but turned out perfect for two people. Everyone is very friendly and welcoming. Good sports channels on the TVs. read more

Order at the bar, server brings food to you. Great outdoor seating. Food was good, service was great!

I was impressed! The food was really flavorful and tasty. Other reviews shared you order at register and sit. The outdoor patio is really nice. I'm happy they're getting more things on this side of town! The service was fine. Will come back for sure. read more

The Bulgogi bowl was super tasty! Would definitely go back again. You order at the front (directly when you walk in) & they give you a table number so they can bring your food to you. Pretty casual vibes. read more

The Alibi Pub and Grill - Bulgogi Bowl - Pubs Near Me - Chico, California

I know this business is new, but they have quite a few bugs to iron out. The service was slow and unorganized. We ordered 2 orders of mac and cheese. 1 order had way too much cheese and the other did not have enough and was very oily as if it was leftover and heated in the microwave. The visit was not impressive. As soon as the bugs have been ironed out I might go back. The restaurant was clean and had some background music. read more

The bulgogi sounded amazing, execution was disappointing. I was left questioning why it was on the menu.

Burgers are clearly made from frozen patties. I wanted to like this place but from a food standpoint it just wasn't good. Atmosphere is decent. read more

Still got some kinks to work out. Good selection of beer and served cold and fast. Service is friendly and prompt. Ok the food-- it's just ok. Pretzels and cheese were tasty but tge cheese seems out of a can. I ordered the cheesesteak which had a 70/30 bun to filling ratio. My sandwich had no cheese when it came out. Kinda dry. Fries were plentiful and tasty. My guest ordered the cheeseburger and it got "lost on hold" for about a half hour. Not too many customers so I can't blame that. Onion rings were over cooked and a bit greasy. Its a good atmosphere. Laidback and big TVs. Hoping they can pick it up. read more

2.5 star rounded up. I would say it was a slightly below average experience, but they're brand new so that was sort of to be expected. Order at the register and sit with a number where they bring the food. Wait time was exactly what you'd expect for a Friday evening but not too bad. We got the pulled pork sliders which were actually pretty good, however they are advertised on the menu to come on Hawaiian rolls and they came on ciabatta bread, which is definitely not was I was hoping for or expecting so that was a bummer. The side of fries was smaller than expected and were standard for shoestring fries but definitely not fresh out of the fryer. The pub burger was unfortunately WAY overcooked and so dry and definitely the downfall of the meal. Overall, I'd maybe give this place a few months to try again, but this experience left much to be desired. read more