Must-see restaurants in Mt Shasta Region

  • Café Maddalena

    Mt Shasta Region

    Simple and elegant, this cafe put Dunsmuir on the foodie map. The menu was designed by chef Brett LaMott (of Trinity Cafe fame) and changes seasonally to…

  • Dunsmuir Brewery Works

    Mt Shasta Region

    It’s hard to describe this little microbrew pub without veering into hyperbole. Start with the beer: the crisp ales and porters are perfectly balanced and…

  • Jack’s Grill

    Redding & Around

    This funky little old-time place doesn’t look so inviting – the windows are blacked out and it’s dark as a crypt inside – but its popularity with locals…

  • Wheelhouse

    Mt Shasta Region

    This casual, high-ceilinged, brick-walled hangout (formerly the Brown Trout Gallery & Dogwood Diner and originally the town mercantile) serves organic,…

  • Wilda's Grill

    Redding & Around

    The combo sounds weird but it works: big, excellent hot dogs with toppings from roasted garlic to homemade chili or blue cheese – or go vegetarian with…

  • Yaks

    Mt Shasta Region

    Hiding under the Hitching Post sign just off I-5, this is the lplace to come to blow your diet. Breakfast means Cuban pepper-steak hash or perhaps home…

  • Cornerstone Bakery & Café

    Mt Shasta Region

    Smack in the middle of town, this homey place serves strong coffee, espresso and friendly service. It's more of a diner than a bakery and the offerings –…

  • Moonstone Bistro

    Redding & Around

    Organic, local, free range, line-caught, you name it, if the word is associated with sustainable food, you can use it to describe this place. Try the fish…

  • Ma Der Ma Der Sap House & Grill

    Redding & Around

    Try the 'Sappritto,' a Laotian-inspired burrito with meat, eggs, veggies, sticky rice and a choice of hot sauce. Or go with pad thai, Lao-sausage tacos,…

  • Lily’s

    Mt Shasta Region

    Enjoy quality Californian cuisine – Asian- and Mediterranean-touched salads, fresh sandwiches and all kinds of veg options – in a cute, white, clapboard…

  • Sengthongs

    Mt Shasta Region

    This funky joint serves up sizzling Thai, Lao and Vietnamese food and books first-rate jazz, reggae, salsa or blues some nights. Many dishes are simply…

  • Cafe Paradisio

    Redding & Around

    Take Mediterranean food and give it a bit of Asian flair and you have the comforting fare of this casual and friendly little nook. Start with the baked…

  • White Mountain Cafe

    Mt Shasta Region

    In the window-lined corner of the Mercantile, this old-fashioned yet classy diner serves classic American breakfasts, hot or cold sandwiches, burgers and…

  • Auction Yard Cafe

    Mt Shasta Region

    This family-run, big-portion-slinging all-American cafe really comes into its own on Saturdays at noon when the once-weekly animal auction happens…

  • Railroad Park Dinner House

    Mt Shasta Region

    Set inside a vintage railroad car with views of Castle Crags, this popular restaurant-bar offers trainloads of dining-car ambience and Californian cuisine…

  • Mount Shasta Pastry

    Mt Shasta Region

    Walk in hungry and you’ll be plagued with an existential breakfast crisis: the feta spinach quiche or the Tuscan scramble? The flaky croissants or a…

  • Poncho & Lefkowitz

    Mt Shasta Region

    Surrounded by a picnic table or three, this classy, wood-sided food cart turns out juicy Polish sausage, bratwurst and hot dogs, and big plates of nachos,…

  • Carnegie’s

    Redding & Around

    This hip and homey, split-level cafe serves up healthy food: big fresh salads, garlicky prawns and pasta, and homemade tomato soup. There’s a good…

  • Berryvale Grocery

    Mt Shasta Region

    This market sells groceries and organic produce to health-conscious eaters. The excellent cafe serves good coffee, fresh juices and an array of tasty –…

  • Vintage Wine Bar & Restaurant

    Redding & Around

    Go here to try the region's best wines (and many more beyond) alongside unpretentious yet classy food and live entertainment most nights. Ask the staff to…

  • Farmers Market

    Mt Shasta Region

    Stock up on farm-fresh produce or graze the stalls of delicious tamales, bakery goods, pastas and more.

  • Mt Shasta Brewing Company Alehouse & Bistro

    Mt Shasta Region

    Try a tasty Shastafarian Porter or the rich, amber-colored Mountain High IPA. Brats, flatbread pizzas and grilled panini round out the brewpub menu; the…

  • Andaman Healthy Thai Cuisine

    Mt Shasta Region

    The food is pretty good, but the kitchen and the staff can’t keep up with the crowds. It also serves burgers if you're traveling with fussy folk.

  • Cafe

    Redding & Around

    Waterfront cafe at the Holiday Harbor Resort serving American-style basics.

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