01
Best overall pick
Moonstone Bistro
East Redding Off Bechelli Lane • Seasonal California Bistro • Best Overall Pick
A chef-driven bistro with a tight, seasonal menu that feels special without being stuffy.
Tucked into an unassuming center just off Bechelli, Moonstone Bistro is the place locals book when they want food to be the main event. The kitchen leans into fresh, often local ingredients with confidently executed pastas, roasts, and nightly specials that change with the season. It’s polished enough for a birthday or anniversary but relaxed enough to feel comfortable after a long day out near Ono.
02
Old-school steakhouse favorite
Jack's Grill
Downtown Redding • Historic Steakhouse • Iconic Local Institution
A tiny, dimly lit steakhouse where the menu is simple, the steaks are hefty, and the atmosphere hasn’t changed in decades.
Jack’s is the kind of place where you squeeze into a worn barstool, order a strong drink, and let the server talk you into a steak that barely fits the plate. The menu is straightforward—think charbroiled steaks, baked potatoes, and a salad that comes the way it has for generations—but that’s exactly the charm. If you’re driving in from Ono craving a classic steakhouse experience with local history baked in, this is the move.
03
Best river-view dining
View 202
Riverfront Above Hilltop Drive • Upscale American Restaurant With A View • Top Date-Night Spot
A polished dining room and broad American menu set against sweeping views of the Sacramento River.
Perched above the river, View 202 earns its name with a patio that’s hard to beat at sunset. The menu runs from shareable small plates to steaks, seafood, and well-built cocktails, making it easy to turn a simple drive into town into a full evening out. It’s an easy recommendation when someone in Ono asks for a place that feels like a proper celebration spot without getting overly formal.
04
Best for craft beer and comfort food
Woody's Brewing Company
Downtown Redding Warehouse District • Lively Craft Brewpub • Best For Groups And Beer Lovers
House-brewed beers and big, shareable plates make this a go-to when you want a casual night with a crowd.
Woody’s pairs a rotating lineup of its own beers with the kind of menu that makes everyone at the table happy—burgers, loaded fries, hearty sandwiches, and a few lighter options. The space is loud in a good way, with TVs for games and plenty of room for families or friends meeting halfway between Ono and Redding. It’s ideal when the priority is conversation, cold beer, and solid, unfussy food.
05
Most reliable all-rounder
C.R. Gibbs American Grille
Hilltop Drive Hotel Corridor • Casual American Grill And Bar • Reliable Crowd-Pleaser For Families
A versatile grill with a broad menu, comfortable booths, and a steady crowd of locals and hotel guests.
Attached to a hotel but very much a local standby, C.R. Gibbs is the spot you suggest when no one can quite agree on what they want. The menu covers everything from wood-fired pizzas and pastas to steak, seafood, and big salads, plus a bar that keeps things lively in the evenings. For folks coming in from Ono with kids, mixed tastes, or a larger group, it’s an easy, low-stress choice that still feels like a proper sit-down meal.