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Pan-seared salmon with roasted vegetables and herb oil, showcasing Mediterranean cuisine

Menu

1250 Esplanade, Chico, CA

Dinner Menu

Starters


  • Truffle Fries

    Crispy shoestring Fries. Truffle Aioli.
    $12.00
  • Crispy Brussels Sprouts

    Served with pancetta and balsamic reduction.
    $14.00
  • Gnocco Fritto

    Comté custard filling. Topped with breasola and poblano pepper aalsa verde.
    $11.00
  • Goat Cheese Croquettes

    Parmesan and Bread Crumb Crusted Herb Goat Cheese Croquettes topped with Roasted Pecans, Paprika, grated Parmesan Cheese, and Hot Honey Drizzle. (V)
    $16.00
  • Duck and Pork Meatballs

    Three Duck and Pork meatballs served over Celery Root puree. Topped with a sour Cherry gastrique.
    $16.00
  • Alsatian Tarte Flambe

    Baked puff pastry topped with goat cheese, confit tomato, arugula, lemon agrumato oil, basil and balsamic. (V)
    $18.00
  • Seafood Cakes

    Crab, shrimp, trout, and mashed potato cakes topped with citrus aioli. Served with an arugula salad tossed in lemon juice and olive oil.
    $18.00
  • Baby Carrots and Harissa

    Roasted Baby Carrots. Whipped Goat Cheese. Saffron infused Greek yogurt. Toasted Hazelnuts. (GF)
    $10.00
  • Fig & Orange Carpaccio

    Mission Figs, Orange Supreme, Goat Cheese, Balsamic Reduction, toasted Pistachio, Basil, Olive Oil. (GF)(V)
    $14.00
  • Deviled Egg Special

    $12.00

Soup and Salad


  • Soup Of The Day

    Please ask your server for the soup of the evening.
    $9.00
  • House Salad

    Mixed greens, red wine poached pears, comté cheese, candied walnuts, red wine vinaigrette. (GF) (V)
    $13.00
  • Tavern Caesar Salad

    Little Gem Lettuce, Sourdough Croutons, House Made Caesar Dressing, Parmesan Cheese.
    $14.00
  • Squash and Pomegranate Salad

    Roasted Delicata squash. Whipped Goat Cheese. Pickled Pomegranate seeds. Arugula. Fresh Pomegranate, toasted Hazelnuts. Fried Sage. Pomegranate-Molasses Vinaigrette.
    $16.00

Red Tavern Burger


  • Fall Harvest Burger

    7-oz Patty of ground chuck, ribeye, and bacon, topped with white cheddar cheese, bacon-apple-onion jam, dijon mustard aioli, arugula, brioche bun. Choice of Truffle Fries or a Mixed Green Salad.
    $23.00

Entrees


  • Mushroom Pasta

    Assorted mushrooms, garlic, shallots, lemon zest. House made pappardelle pasta. Light cream sauce. Pecorino Romano. (V) Add Short Rib, Chicken, or Shrimp $8.
    $26.00
  • Squash Agnolotti

    Agnolotti filled with roasted Delicata Squash and Ricotta cheese in Brown Butter. With Preserved Lemon, toasted Hazelnuts and Crispy Sage. Topped with Parmiggiano Reggiano. (V) Add Short Rib, Chicken, or Shrimp $8.
    $26.00
  • Shrimp Risotto

    Five grilled shrimp served over a saffron and roasted mushroom risotto. Topped with a lemon beurre blanc. (GF)
    $32.00
  • Pan-Seared Ling Cod

    A 6oz Filet of Pan Seared Ling Cod over a pumpkin-saffron velouté, caramelized fennel, crispy kale, preserved lemon, with a brown-butter vinaigrette.(GF)
    $32.00
  • Duck Confit

    Grilled 6-oz pork tenderloin over herbed risotto and sauteed green beans. Topped with a pomegranate and rosemary gastrique.
    $32.00
  • Chicken Coq au Vin

    Roasted Chicken, slow braised in red wine with mushrooms, pearl onions, baby carrots, and pancetta. Served over mashed potatoes.
    $28.00
  • Grilled Meatloaf

    A mixture of Ground Filet Mignon and Pork Sausage baked and finished on the grill served with Green Beans over Crème Fraiche Mashed Potatoes, topped with a Seasonal Chutney and Bacon Crisps.
    $28.00
  • Venison

    8-oz of Pan Seared Venison Medallions over Parsnip Puree and roasted Turnips. Topped with a Bacon-Apple Jam, crispy Sage, and a Black Garlic-Port Jus.
    OUT OF STOCK
    $35.00
  • Grilled Petite Tender

    Grilled 6-oz Petite Tender, served with Roasted Asparagus over Au Gratin Potatoes. Topped with a Red Wine and Blackberry Jus. (GF)
    $38.00
  • NY Frites

    Grilled 10-oz New York Strip, Crispy Frites, and Classic Au Poivre Sauce (GF)
    OUT OF STOCK
    $44.00

Dessert

Desserts


  • Lemon Custard

    A velvety smooth Eggless Lemon Custard. Topped with a Bright Mixed Berry Compote
    $9.00
  • Chocolate and Hazelnut Pave

    Dark Chocolate over a Hazelnut crust, topped with Peach Caramel Sauce and Sea Salt
    $9.00
  • Sticky Coffee Pudding

    Coffee infused Date Cake topped with a mocha crumble. Served with warm Butterscotch and a Scoop of Vanilla Gelato
    $9.00
  • Gelato

    Please inquire about our daily selection of Sorbet
    $6.00
  • Sorbet

    Please inquire about our daily selection of Sorbet
    $6.00
  • Pomegranate Cheesecake Special

    With Bourbon Caramel, Cinnamon, and a Brown Butter Sable.
    $9.00

Wine List

Sparkling


  • BTL Avissi, Prosecco

    $40.00
  • BTL Espirit de Cote de Roses Rose

    $50.00
  • BTL - Scharffendberger Brut

    $72.00
  • BTL - Aimée, Bollicine Brut, Napa Valley, California, ’21

    $74.00
  • BTL - Piper Heidsiek, Cuvee Champagne, France

    $94.00
  • BTL - Frank Family Blanc de Blancs, Carneros, `14

    $142.00

Sauvignon Blanc


  • BTL - Doe Mill Vineyards, Chico, `22

    $40.00
  • BTL - Koha, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand, `24

    $44.00
  • BTL - Dry Creek Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley, `24

    $45.00

Chardonnay


  • BTL - Bouchard Aine & Fils, Vin de France

    $48.00
  • BTL - Integrity, Santa Lucia Highlands, California ’22

    $54.00
  • BTL - Patz and Hall, Sonoma Coast, `22

    $56.00
  • BTL - Stags Leap, Karia, Chard Napa Valley, `24

    OUT OF STOCK
    $58.00
  • BTL - Daou Bodyguard, Paso Robles, `20

    $62.00
  • BTL - Albert Bichot, Chablis, France, `23

    $66.00
  • BTL - Rombauer, Chardonnay, Carneros, California, ’24

    $74.00
  • BTL - Chateau Montelena, Napa Valley, `16

    $154.00

Other Whites


  • BTL - Vale Do Bomfim, White Blend, `21

    $26.00
  • BTL - Beronia, Verdejo

    $30.00
  • BTL - Disznoko, Furmint Grape, Tokaji Region, Hungary, `22

    $46.00
  • BTL - Sobon Estate, Viognier

    $46.00
  • BTL - Husch, Chenin Blanc, Mendocino

    $48.00
  • BTL - Sicilia, Tre Bianchi, Carricante

    $52.00
  • BTL - Buon. "Triad Blanc"

    $64.00

Rose


  • BTL - Bieler Pere et Fils, Coteaux ’Aix-en-Provence, France, `24

    $44.00
  • BTL - Cote de Roses, Gerard Bertrand

    $45.00

Orange


  • BTL - Orange Gold, Gerard Bertrand

    $50.00

France


  • BTL - Delas Feres, Cote du Rhone

    $48.00
  • BTL - La Renard, Gamay

    $58.00
  • BTL - Gerard Bertrand, Castellum Rouge

    $60.00
  • BTL - Chateau la Rabotine, Sancerre Rouge

    $62.00
  • BTL - Louis Latour, Pinot Noir

    $64.00
  • BTL - Chateau Mongravey, Margaux

    $70.00
  • BTL - Chateau Lalande, St. Julian, Bordeaux

    $88.00

Pinot Noir


  • BTL - Husch, Pinot Noir

    $50.00
  • BTL - Integrity, Santa Lucia Highlands, ’22

    $56.00
  • BTL - Frank Family, Carneros, `23

    $60.00
  • BTL - Chateau La Rabotine, Pinot Noir, Sancerre '22

    $62.00
  • BTL - Cloudline, Pinot Noir, Willamette, '24

    $64.00
  • BTL - Louis Latour, Bourgogne, France, `22

    $64.00
  • BTL - Optik, Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara

    $65.00

Zinfandel


  • BTL - Cline "Eight Spur"

    $44.00

Merlot


  • BTL - Stags’ Leap, Napa Valley, `22

    $52.00
  • BTL - Clos Pegase, Merlot, '23

    $55.00

Cabernet Sauvignon


  • BTL - Eco Terreno Cab

    $52.00
  • BTL - Serial, Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, California, ’21

    $46.00
  • BTL - Husch, Cabernet Sauv.

    $50.00
  • BTL - Integrity, Dry Creek Valley, California, ’20

    $58.00
  • BTL - Dry Creek Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley, California ‘21

    $70.00
  • BTL - Titus, Napa Valley, Cab. Sauv.

    $75.00
  • BTL - Jordan Vineyards, Alexander Valley, `20

    $114.00
  • BTL - Stag’s Leap, Artemis, Napa Valley `22

    $124.00
  • BTL - Caymus, Napa Valley, `22

    $142.00
  • BTL - Dry Creek Vineyard, 50th Anniversary, Dry Creek Valley, California `19

    $154.00
  • BTL - Secret Door, Sage Ridge Vineyard, Napa Valley Block 38, `19

    $169.00

Other Reds


  • BTL - Doe Mill, Syrah, Sierra Foothills, California `21

    $38.00
  • BTL - Nascere Vineyards, Grenache, Sierra Foothills, California `14

    $42.00
  • BTL - Bela Tempranillo

    $48.00
  • BTL - Beronia Rioja Reserva, Tempranillo, Rioja, Spain ’20

    $54.00
  • BTL - Le Renard Coteaux Bourguignons, Gamay, Bourgogne, France, `22

    $58.00
  • BTL - Sobon Estate, Primitivo Reserve, Amador County, California, ’22

    $74.00
  • BTL - Buoncristiani, Dolcetto di Nonno, Dry Creek Valley, California `21

    $82.00
  • BTL - Chateau Lalande, Cabernet-Merlot, Saint Julien, Bordeaux, `22

    $88.00
  • BTL - Giovanni Rosso, Serralunga D’Alba, Barolo, Italy `18

    $152.00
  • BTL - St. Amant, Trousseau, Amador Co, California '23

    $46.00

Cocktails

Classic & Signature Cocktails


  • Aperol Spritz

    $14.00
  • Cosmo

    $14.00
  • French 75

    $14.00
  • Mojito

    $14.00
  • Side Car

    $14.00
  • White Linen

    $14.00
  • Oaxacan Old Fashioned

    Silver Tequila, Mezcal, Agave, Angostura Bitters. Smoky • Rich • Warming
    $14.00
  • Crimson Smoke

    Silver Tequila, Lime, Agave, Peach, Fresno Chili, Tajín Rim. Sweet • Spicy • Citrusy
    $14.00
  • Fresno Peach Martini

    Peach Vodka, Lemon, Fresno Chili, Simple Syrup. Fruity • Bright • Spicy
    $14.00
  • Pomegranate Ginger Martini

    Vodka, Lime, Pomegranate, Ginger, Simple Syrup. Tart • Refreshing • Zesty
    $14.00
  • Hemingway

    White Rum, Lime, Luxardo, Grapefruit, Simple Syrup. Crisp • Tart • Balanced
    $14.00
  • Golden Orchard

    Spiced Apple Syrup. Courvoisier VS. Lemon Juice. Egg White.
    $16.00
  • La Fleur de Paradis

    Gin, Lemon, Grapefruit, St-Germain, Orange Bitters, Sparkling Wine. Elegant • Floral • Effervescent
    $14.00
  • Espresso Martini

    Luxardo Espresso, Vanilla Vodka, Cold Brew.
    $14.00
  • Brass Section

    Bourbon, Bénédictine, Green Chartreuse, Angostura & Orange Bitters. Herbal • Bold • Layered
    $14.00
  • Penicillin

    Scotch, Honey, Ginger, Lemon. Smoky • Bright • Comforting
    $14.00
  • Bourbon Renewal

    Bourbon, Crème de Cassis, Honey, Lemon, Bitters. Rich • Jammy • Balanced
    $14.00
  • Passionfruit Porto Sour

    Gin, 20-Year Tawny Port, Passionfruit, Lemon, Simple Syrup, Egg White
    $14.00

Zero-Proof Cocktails


  • Passion Grove

    Passion Fruit Purée, Honey, Cucumber, Lime, Soda Water, Basil. Tropical • Crisp • Refreshing
    $9.00
  • Cucumber-Mint Cooler

    Cucumber, Mint, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Soda Water. Cool • Herbal • Refreshing
    $9.00
  • Berry Mule

    Mixed Berries, Lemon, Mint, Lime Juice, Ginger Beer, Soda. Fruity • Zesty • Sparkling
    $9.00
  • Ruby Ember

    Pomegranate Juice, Ginger, Lime, Simple Syrup, Soda. Tart • Spicy • Vibrant
    $9.00
  • Scarlet Spritz

    Peach Purée, Lavender Syrup, Lemon, Iced Tea, Soda. Floral • Peachy • Delicate
    $9.00

Beer

Draft


  • Sierra Nevada Pils Lager 12oz

    $9.00
  • Sierra Nevada Celebration 13oz

    $9.00
  • Sierra Nevada Pale Ale 16oz

    $9.00
  • Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing IPA 13oz

    $9.00
  • Ramble West Elodia Mexican Lager 16oz

    $9.00
  • Ramble West IPA 13oz

    $9.00

N/A Beer


  • Sierra Nevada (Non-Alcoholic) 12oz

    $7.00

Brunch Menu

Sharables


  • Chocolate Croissants

    $8.00
  • Tarte Tatin

    The classic French “Upside Down Pastry”. Light, flaky Puff Pastry topped with whipped, sweet Lemon Ricotta Cheese, caramelized Peaches, Prosciutto, Basil, chopped Pistachios, and Balsamic drizzle.
    $20.00

Plates


  • Kids Breakfast

    One Egg, one strip of Bacon, Sourdough Toast. Choice of Side.
    $10.00
  • Smoked Salmon Avocado Toast

    Smoked Salmon, Avocado, Capers, Tomato, and herbed Goat cheese over toasted Sourdough. With your choice of side. Vegetarian Option – $16 Add poached eggs (2) – $6
    $21.00
  • Classic Egg Breakfast

    Three Eggs, three strips of Bacon. Served with Sourdough toast and your choice of side.
    $17.00
  • Classic Benedict

    Sliced Ham, two poached Eggs, and Tavern Hollandaise, served over two Sourdough English muffins. With your choice of side.
    $21.00
  • Seafood Cake Benedict

    Two golden browned Seafood Cakes of Crab and Shrimp, topped with Avocado, poached Eggs, and a delicate Lemon-Dill Hollandaise. Served with your choice of side.
    $24.00
  • Mushroom, Asparagus, Goat Cheese Omelette

    Three scrambled Eggs. Herbed Goat Cheese. Roasted Asparagus, and Mushroom blend. Topped with Tavern Hollandaise. Served with Sourdough toast and your choice of side.
    $20.00
  • Vegetarian Hash

    Potatoes, Fennel, Leeks, Mushrooms, and Brussels Sprouts. Topped with two poached Eggs and Tavern Hollandaise, served with Sourdough toast.
    $18.00
  • Shakshuka

    Three Eggs gently poached in a sauce made from Tomato, Bell Pepper, and Basil. Topped with Goat Cheese. Served with Sourdough toast.
    $18.00
  • Monte Cristo

    A savory and sweet sandwich made with Ham, Turkey, and Gruyere Cheese on Brioche, dipped in Egg and pan-fried to a golden brown. Topped with Mixed Berry Compote. Choice of French Fries or Mixed Greens Salad.
    $20.00
  • Breakfast Burger

    7oz Patty of ground Chuck, Ribeye, and Bacon. With a fried Egg, American Cheese, Bacon Aioli, Lettuce, Tomato, and Arugula tossed in simple Vinegar, Oil, and Lemon Juice. Choice of French Fries or Mixed Greens Salad.
    $22.00
  • Pesto Chicken Sandwhich

    Sun-dried Tomato Pesto, Smoked Chipotle Aioli, Smoked Cheddar Cheese, with sliced Tomato and Arugula tossed in Lemon Agrumato, all on Brioche. Choice of French Fries or Mixed Greens Salad.
    $22.00
  • Pear and Comte Salad

    Mixed greens, Red Wine poached Pears, Comté Cheese, Candied Walnuts, Red Wine Vinaigrette. Add Chicken or Shrimp - $8
    $16.00
  • Caesar Salad

    Little Gem Lettuce, House made Sourdough Croutons, House Made Caesar Dressing, Parmesan Cheese. Add Chicken or Shrimp – $8
    $14.00
  • Loaded Avocado Toast

    $18.00

Sides


  • Country Potatoes

    $8.00
  • Mixed Green Salad

    $4.00
  • Fresh Fruit

    $6.00

Brunch Cocktails

Single Serve


  • Aperol Spritz

    Aperol, Prosecco, Soda, Orange
    $10.00
  • Bay Breeze

    Vodka, Cranberry, Pineapple, Lime
    $10.00
  • Bloodylada

    Tavern Bloody Mary Mix with Ramble West Elodia Mexican Lager, Tajin rim.
    $7.00
  • Classic Mimosa

    Sparkling wine. Orange juice.
    $8.00
  • Hugo Spritz

    St. Germain, Prosecco, Soda, Mint
    $10.00
  • Kentucky Mule

    Bourbon, Lime, Ginger beer, Mint
    $10.00
  • Mango Mimosa

    Sparkling wine. Mango. Tajin rim.
    $8.00
  • Mango Palomo

    Sauza Blanco, Mango, Agave, Lime
    $10.00
  • Mint Julip

    Bourbon, Simple Syrup, Mint
    $10.00
  • Peach Belini

    Sparkling wine. Peach puree.
    $8.00
  • Pimms Cup

    Pimms no. 1, Lemon, Ginger Ale, Mint.
    $8.00
  • Pisco Sour

    Pisco, Lemon, Lime, Egg White, Sugar
    $10.00
  • Rye Bee

    Old Overholt Rye, Honey Syrup, Lemon, Egg White, Orange Zest
    $10.00
  • Espresso Martini

    Luxardo Espresso, Vanilla Vodka, Cold Brew.
    $12.00
  • Tavern Bloody Mary

    House made Bloody Mary Mix, Horseradish, Black Pepper, Worcestershire, Tabasco, Skyy Vodka, garnished with Celery, Olives, Onion,
    $10.00

Larger Format


  • Classic Mimosa Bottle

    Bottle of Sparkling Wine, Orange juice.
    $24.00
  • Mango Mimosa Bottle

    Bottle of Sparkling Wine, Mango, Tajin.
    $24.00
  • Peach Bellini Bottle

    Bottle of Sparkling Wine, Peach Puree.
    $24.00

Happy Hour

HH Drinks


  • HH Red

    $8.00
  • HH White

    $8.00
  • HH Margarita

    $8.00
  • HH Moscow Mule

    $8.00
  • HH Whiskey Sour

    $8.00
  • HH Beer

    $8.00

HH Food


  • Artichokes

    Marinated Long Stemmed Artichoke Served with Parmesan Lemon-Cream Sauce
    $9.00
  • Shrimp Tacos

    Three tacos served with Sauteed Shrimp, Cilantro Lime Crema, Cabbage, Pico De Gallo
    $12.00
  • Patatas Bravas

    Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes topped with Red Roasted Pepper Sauce and Citrus Aioli
    $9.00
  • Gambas

    Eight Shrimp sauteed in a Sauce of Butter, White Wine, Pepper Flakes, Garlic and Herb
    $11.00

Kids Menu


  • House Made Macaroni & Cheese

    Creamy, cheesy, and made just for you. Includes a drink.
    $10.00
  • Fried Chicken Tenders With Fries

    Crispy tenders with golden fries and ketchup. Includes a drink.
    $10.00
  • Kids Burger

    A juicy burger with American cheese. Served with fries. Includes a drink.
    $10.00
  • Alfredo Pasta

    Buttery, cheesy pasta made just right. Includes a drink.
    $10.00
  • Kids Scoop Vanilla

Red Tavern Location and Hours

(530) 894-3463
1250 Esplanade, Chico, CA 95926
Closed • Opens Friday at 4:30PM
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