We were strolling on Yelp to find a place to grab dinner while staying in Redding for a day. We stumbled on this place. Looked through their menu online and decided to give them a try. Located in the Placer Heights Plaza, next to Starbucks. Same plaza as Holiday Market and CVS Pharmacy. We were seated immediately as they were not busy. The menu was a bit different than online. Our server came to take our order. He didn't introduce himself and seemed like he didn't want to be there. We decided on the fried green tomatoes, fried chicken sandwich and catfish po' boy. When the po' boy came out, we thought it was burnt! We didn't know the catfish will be blackened by default. We thought it will be fried since it is a po' boy. The options can be blackened or fried based on the menu online. We were not given those options by our server. They brought out the food but didnt provide utensils until minutes later. Fried green tomatoes: It was good. Fried perfectly. The dressing that was tossed with the side salad was super salty. Catfish po' boy: Fish was tender but super salty as well. Fried chicken sandwich: Pretty good sandwich. Chicken was huge. The fries was so soggy, not crispy at all. Also very greasy. We were a bit disappointed as we drove out of our way to try this place. Nice ambiance though. I felt I was a bit underdressed lol read more

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We were headed to the national park near by for some backpacking and wanted to fill up on some hearty food we wouldn't have in a while. I ordered the breakfast burrito and my partner had some pancakes. The burrito was decently sized tasted fresh and was nice and filling, no complaints there. The pancakes were really good and fluffy. Staff was friendly whipped up some spicy salsa for me since my breakfast burrito needed a little kick and was very attentive. There's a good amount of seating for the size of the place and they had a small bar area which I thought was a nice touch. Solid little spot of people to stop by and grab a bite to eat. read more

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Had lunch at about 12:15pm on a Thursday wasn't too busy until closer to one. Food came out fairly quickly. Very clean open seating area. Staff was attentive and friendly. Let's get into the batter seasoning used...ITS DELICIOUS. Hardly need the sauces (they were tasty too) Everything was absolutely delightful. Honorable mention: fries. Absolutely perfect. read more

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My taste buds were so happy to find a restaurant especially in Redding with Southern, Cajun flavors! We were driving up to Klamath so decided to swing by since I've bookmarked this place for awhile ! Everything we order from the fried green tomato, friend chicken , shrimp and grits and msn that catfish was amazing comfy good! Our server a young gentlemen Braxton his customer skills was top notched! This local gems has stolen my taste buds ans definetly coming back ! read more

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Solid 4.5 stars The fried green tomatoes, burger and spicy fried chicken were all delicious! The quality and quantity were perfect! Throughly enjoyed the meal from beginning to end! read more

By far the best restaurant I've been at sense moving to Redding. Thank you for the amazing meal.

Our first visit to Bantam was quite exciting. Parking was fairly easy and they had a smoker in front of the restaurant. The menu was creative with lots of flavorful options. The interior is rustic which you would expect from a bbq joint but plenty of tables inside Our first trip resulted in a fantastic Tri Tip French dip that was so juicy I didn't need to use the Au Jus and the toasted bun brought it home! The Carolina Cuban had pork shoulder that was very dry making the sandwich not so good. With beer and wine and that French dip...we came back. Our second and third trips were disappointing as the food was generally overcooked and uneventful. Service is generally slow as they keep their wait staff thin. With two bad experiences in a row, we just can't risk going back with so many good options in town. read more

The Bantam Kitchen - Tri-tip French Dip - American Near Me - Redding, California

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We were craving fried green tomatoes and this place does not disappoint! After a long walk in the garden of lights, this was a nice sit down to relax with southern comfort food. The server was very nice, given we were there almost during closing on a really cold night. We recommend! read more

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Cute little rustic eatery. The service was great. The Cajun fries are very good. Mac and cheese is creamy. The catfish po boy was cooked to perfection. The chicken sandwiches are large and crispy. They make their pickles homemade. The prices are high. read more

The Bantam Kitchen - Catfish po boy with lettuce added - American Near Me - Redding, California

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Came here with my wife and daughter for dinner. Owner and staff were super friendly and welcoming. We have a daughter with special needs and she can get loud. Well, that wasn't a problem for the staff. Next, the food was incredible. We had the smoked brisket nachos to start. I've never had good BBQ in California, but this brisket was up there with some of the best meat I've had in Texas! Every bite was amazing. We also had a burger and fries. Both were hot, fresh and large. We would gladly recommend this place. Worth the drive out of the center of town. read more

The Bantam Kitchen - Smoked brisket nachos! - American Near Me - Redding, California

Food=Great Service=Great They have an amazing beer selection and delicious specials. The only thing bad about this place is the parking! They changed the direction on the entry/exit and it really hurt my brain. Heads up on that! read more

Back here again. They added a fried green tomato BLT! My wife always ordered a special order very much like this, sans the bacon. She loves this addition. So I took her bacon for my burger. It's really nice to have a good old fat burger for a change from the smash burger craze. They do make smash burgers here too. Always excellent food, service and cocktails. I pass on the beers tonight...much to my delight. We dine at a happy hour time/ old folks. Less crowds, preferred seating and again, always excellent service. read more

The Bantam Kitchen - That's a fat burger! - American Near Me - Redding, California

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I ate at The Bantam Kitchen in the Public Market. I ordered the feisty chicken sandwich. So delicious and just spicy enough. Very tasty! The service is quick considering the liveliness of the new Public Market. A great place to relax and dine in Redding. read more

The Bantam Kitchen - Fried Chicken Sandwich - American Near Me - Redding, California

We both had the Southwest Chicken Salad for lunch and were really surprised with the flavor and texture of the chicken. It was plenty of food and more than help us over for dinner and would order again for sure. The outside is not much to look and but the inside has a very nice feel to it with really good service to top it off. read more

The Bantam Kitchen - American Near Me - Redding, California

The food was good, specializing in Cajun spices, and fun flavored milkshakes. The peach and chicken salad is a winner. The ambiance is ok, not much going on there. The location probably attracts locals from the countryside bc it is not near the freeway or shopping centers. The bathroom is very old and smelled of old paint and sewer. The staff were exceptionally welcoming and provided great service. read more

The Bantam Kitchen - The Bantam Kitchen - American Near Me - Redding, California

I got a chicken sandwich and it was great. The service was awesome. The food was delicious. The only complaint would be the bathroom smelled terrible, a sewage smell. read more

We drove to two different locations and both were closed. The first location had a sign on the window saying their second location was open, it was not. Maybe update your info online so out of towners aren't driving all over the place for nothing. read more

Had a Birthday lunch here today 8 of us, Fried Green Tomato burger was amazing, the service was outstanding. Others had Pulled Pork Nachos & Fried Green Tomatoes that were also amazing!! If you haven't been you need to try; you will not be disappointed. read more

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The Bantam Kitchen and Cooler is one of the best restaurants in all of Northern California--and without a doubt, in the top two here in Redding, California. It's located right across the street from a good, old-school American veteran bar, The Hen House--a place I'm quite fond of. There's a young lady behind the bar who is also the manager on duty when the owner is not present, Kari--and she's excellent. The chef, Ian, cooks with love, magic, heart, and soul in every single dish he prepares. You can taste the care. Tonight, while enjoying some red wine, I met patrons who came from Shingletown, Red Bluff, and all kinds of places just to eat here. That says something. The quality is top-notch--something you just don't normally find in Redding. And I love this city, so when I say that, it means something. read more

The Bantam Kitchen - American Near Me - Redding, California

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Second time at Bantam, had to have their cheeseburger again. The meat patty is thick and juicy, with just the right amount of sauce. So delicious. read more

The Bantam Kitchen - Bantam cheeseburger and fries. - American Near Me - Redding, California

We had dinner for 4 last night and I have to say it was excellent! Good food, great drinks and the staff was attentive. I would highly recommend. read more

I've tried this place a few times. I've had the catfish sandwich, fried green tomatoes, pie and Mac n cheese with chicken in it. The food is quite delicious, but also quite expensive. read more

Excellent food!! So glad we chose this place!! The shrimp and grits were recommended and was amazing!

The first thing I thought to myself after tasting the shrimp and grits was " boom, bingo. I found a new hidden gem" I did it to go order, but let's highlight the staff. There was an amazing bartender. I love seeing staff that's interacting with guest. Human - human interaction is limited now days. She was very down to earth and nice! Let's get to the food. I'm from South Carolina. I've traveled throughout all of the southeast and have tried hundreds of different shrimp and grits and I know what's a good southern shrimp and grits dish. This restaurants take on shrimp and grits is definitely top two on the west coast. It's very rich in flavor, not extremely greasy pepper based, instead of salt which is nice to not overwhelm. It has a unique flavor. I give it a 9.8/10. I don't give many near perfect reviews lol. You guys exceeded my expectation in the most positive way. Most certainly would come back. Shout out yo that chef! read more

The Bantam Kitchen - To go shrimp and grits - American Near Me - Redding, California

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Just passing through Redding, checked yelp to see where we should eat and this place had the best reviews, so we decided to try it. We are so glad we did! Tony was one of the nicest servers we have ever had anywhere and the food was DELICIOUS! My partner rarely finishes his food and he ate every single bite of that shrimp po'boy! I had never had grits, so Tony brought me a sample and they were SO GOOD! Highly recommend trying this place! If we lived here we would be regulars for sure! read more

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5 Stars - A Must-Visit Gem! I was visiting from Reno to celebrate my grandkids' birthdays and stumbled upon this absolute gem of a spot--and I'm so glad I did! From the moment we walked in, the rustic charm of the place set the tone for a warm, down-to-earth dining experience. We ordered the Po boy Fried Catfish Sandwich, Mac and Cheese, Cajun Fries , and the yard bird chicken sandwich. read more

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I read some pretty strong reviews about this place so I was really interested in trying it out. I'm glad I did. The food was very good. The chicken sandwich is massive, and the taste matches. I love the pickles and cole slaw along with their house sauce. A great taste combo. The Mac n cheese is good too. The green onions are a nice accent and the cheese sauce is legit. I didn't snap a pic of the fried green tomatoes but they have a great spice and were delicious. The restaurant doesn't have much of an ambiance to it yet, feels a little empty. Our server was very friendly. Overall though, the food inspired me and I'll be back to try some more things. read more

The Bantam Kitchen - Fried Chicken sandwich and fries - American Near Me - Redding, California

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Their boneless tenders and fries are soooo gooooddd the workers are great too great atmosphere

Excellent & polite waitstaff. The food took a little long to get when there weren't that many people around BUT the wait was worth it. The breakfast banger was fantastic! The biscuits & gravy were to die for! & they have creative twist on their eggs benedict that hits the spot. read more

The Bantam Kitchen - Eggs Benedict - American Near Me - Redding, California

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The food was amazing, I got the standard chicken sandwich, requested to modify a couple things on the chicken sandwich and they were super nice about me making minor changes. The seasoned fried and the chicken was cooked perfectly with the right amount of crisp . I really appreciated the bar tender he was super knowledgeable about the menu but had amazing customer service as I waited for my food to be prepared. I definitely would return and probably up there being one of the best chicken sandwiches I have had in a really long time. Go check them out and show them some love ! read more

The Bantam Kitchen - Chicken Sandwich - American Near Me - Redding, California

5 star experience!!! This place probably made the best chicken sandwich I ever had. It was delicious!!!! Don't hesitate - go try it! On top of the food being very good, the service was so friendly, Tony was nice and talked to us as if we have known each other for years. The fried chicken sandwich is out of this world. They use chicken thigh so it is juicy. They made their own spicy sauce which gives it such a multitude of flavor, especially with the coleslaw and brioche bun. The only con I can think about is that I don't live closer to eat this chicken sandwich more often. Thanks for ruining all over chicken sandwiches for me. read more

The Bantam Kitchen - Fried Green Tomato - American Near Me - Redding, California

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I think the chicken burger is better when you eat it at the restaurant than when you order it to be delivered. I had it delivered and it was pretty soggy but still delicious. read more

Immediately as we walked in, the staff members were very welcoming and led us to our table. The waiter and hostess were very courteous and recommended the burgers that we selected. This was our first time at the restaurant, so we ordered burgers, Mac n cheese and their peach cheesecake. Everything was delicious! If you're ever traveling by this place, make sure to try it out. They also have great 80s music playing in the background (at least while we were there). They also recommended for us to try their homemade ranch dressing, hot sauce and bbq sauce. They were excellent! read more

The Bantam Kitchen - Peach cheesecake with whipped cream and caramel sauce. - American Near Me - Redding, California

I came here specifically to try the jambalaya, since it's not something you often find on menus in this area. The photo looked good, but what I was served was basically soup with rice, small cubes of ham, and a bit of sausage. I even paid extra for shrimp. This was not jambalaya in any recognizable form. When I asked, the waitress admitted the kitchen staff had changed -- but that doesn't excuse serving a dish that doesn't match the menu or the price point. If you're going to offer jambalaya, make sure it's done right. For what I paid, the quality was unacceptable. read more

My friends and I were in Redding after hiking Mt. Shasta, and we saw that this restaurant was one of the more well-reviewed ones around the area. As we all were in the mood for some good brunch food, we decided to check this place out. The inside is pretty spacious, and we were seated quickly at a table. The decor was on the rustic side, although it was nice and had a modern ambience to it. For our food, we decided to get Pork Chop & Waffles as well as the Bantam Breakfast. The Bantam Breakfast comes with a fried pork chop, biscuits and gravy, collard greens, as well as two eggs. Both dishes were excellent, with crispy meat that had a lot of flavor to it. If you're looking for some good American brunch food, this place will definitely deliver. The portions are sizable as well for an affordable price, so it's good for sharing. If you're ever in Redding, this is a good restaurant to definitely check out. Just be aware that for their Southern Brunch on Sundays, they close pretty early around 2 pm. read more

The Bantam Kitchen - American Near Me - Redding, California

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I've been doing here for a few years (sorry for the late review! ). I enjoy quite a few of their dishes. My favorite is the catfish and chips. They often have eel river blonde on tap, too, which goes great with the fish and chips! Sometimes I'll grab a salad from them at lunch, too. They make some pretty yummy food!! read more

Amazing chicken sandwich! Must try! Visiting from Sacramento for the weekend. Great service!

The food was delicious. The bartender was one of the best I've ever seen. I liked the setup on the inside. Definitely recommended. read more

The Bantam Kitchen - American Near Me - Redding, California

Today had mac n cheese with fried chicken Service was slow food was gross Never again read more

This is the closest I've come to actual southern food since moving away from AL. We tried the shrimp and grits and a chicken sandwich along with the corn slaw and cole slaw. The shrimp and chicken were cooked perfectly but the grits and pickles tasted over seasoned and salty. Hint- if you don't like pickles order your sandwich without them up front, (the picking juice left over is still overpowering on the bun and chicken if you pull them off after).Don't let the thin pickle fool you! Overall it was a great experience. I think today the cook forgot to taste his food based on all the other reviews, so I'll chalk it up to a one off. *Note: we were the first customers of the day, right when the doors opened. read more

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