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The Banshee

Gastropub$$$$
Downtown Chico, Chico
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8.4/10
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    Serena N.
    "Love the roasted vegetable quesadilla, fish tacos, and mac n cheese!"(7 Tips)
    Allie R.
    "Fish tacos are seriously amazing"(4 Tips)
    Chris T.
    "One of the best unknown burgers at the Bansh ~ "The Black and Blue""(6 Tips)
    Mark C.
    "Can't go wrong with the Philly cheese steak"(3 Tips)
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  • Danette D.heart icon on user image
    Danette DeichmannMarch 18, 2014
    The most mind blowing mac and cheese you will ever eat!
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  • Bridget R.heart icon on user image
    Bridget RossMay 14, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Portobello burger with a fried egg and a bloody mary is seriously the best hangover cure ever
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  • Baron M.heart icon on user image
    Baron MojohitoSeptember 11, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Best burger in Chico. Best fries too.
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  • Mike H.heart icon on user image
    Mike HenneberrySeptember 7, 2014
    There's nothing bad on the menu. It gets really crowded and it's on the small side, so be prepared for long waits. The waits are usually worth it, though.
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  • Rean B.
    Rean BFebruary 1, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Turkey Gobbler sandwich is the best!!!! Seriously you will forget about Thanksgiving because this sandwich satisfies.
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  • Alex S.
    Alex SorgerFebruary 22, 2020
    Been here 25+ times
    Grab a table and have an amazing meal!
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  • Kara M.heart icon on user image
    Kara MahinaAugust 6, 2014
    The Fish Tacos are amazing
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  • Sara S.
    Sara SpriggsOctober 6, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Everything on the menu is delicious! One of the best places in Chico to grab a beer and meal.
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  • Mark C.
    Mark ColaciDecember 21, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Can't go wrong with the Philly cheese steak
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  • Serena N.
    Serena NelsonMay 8, 2011
    Love the roasted vegetable quesadilla, fish tacos, and mac n cheese!
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  • Tim O.heart icon on user image
    Tim OFebruary 20, 2015
    Mac and cheese = amazing
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  • Scott C.
    Scott ChristensenJune 4, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Pretty good food most the time. Service is shit and normally it's hard to find a seat. Order food to go
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  • Austin P.
    Austin PJune 6, 2011
    If you're gonna sit at the little kids table, you have to drink Rumpies! Read more
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  • Tim T.
    Tim TaylorJune 27, 2014
    Best Cheese Steak in town!
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  • Mark C.
    Mark ChaseDecember 4, 2011
    Great atmosphere and the burgers are great!!!
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  • David H.
    David HatfieldMay 18, 2012
    Holy crap I couldn't stop eating the honey hot wings.
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  • ᴡ J.
    ᴡ JordanMarch 16, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Get the burgers medium rare. Makes a huge difference, and they're already delicious
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  • Dain S.
    Dain SandovalMarch 15, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Bacon chezburger w/bleu. MidRare. Fries. Side of mayo.
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  • Rob F.
    Rob FelicanoApril 15, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Breakfast burritos will become an addiction. 'Nuff said.
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  • Artemio Silva Jr / D.
    Artemio Silva Jr / Dirty MenaceDecember 7, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    The Mac & Cheese... with Bacon! #Delicious
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  • j
    jJanuary 25, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Someone should tell this place not to let the drunk bartender pick the music..
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  • Chris T.
    Chris TrudellSeptember 23, 2010
    One of the best unknown burgers at the Bansh ~ "The Black and Blue"
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  • Krissy W.
    Krissy WAugust 20, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    A blue berry press is a must!
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  • Mark C.
    Mark ChaseNovember 7, 2012
    Great Comfort Food!
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  • Brittany H.
    Brittany HopkinsFebruary 15, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Split the Black n Blue Burger and Mac n Cheese with a friend. Amazing meal!
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  • Ben C.
    Ben CJune 23, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Drinks are free when the owner gets drunk and spills one on you.
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  • Ali R.
    Ali RecioApril 22, 2012
    The best food in Chico!
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  • Gavin S.
    Gavin SwansonJune 1, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    Tyler doesn't know what he's talking about I got a drink from 3 deep at the bar the other night.
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  • Allie R.
    Allie RenoDecember 12, 2010
    Fish tacos are seriously amazing
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  • Ben C.
    Ben CJune 9, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    If you're under 5' tall, you pay double.
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  • Patrick B.heart icon on user image
    Patrick BerrySeptember 2, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    Cheesesteak. Get it.
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  • Gina G.
    Gina GibbsAugust 21, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Mac and cheese all the way
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  • Patrick B.heart icon on user image
    Patrick BerryJanuary 11, 2010
    Been here 100+ times
    Order the mac n' cheese. It's amazing.
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  • Nobodyatall
    NobodyatallAugust 22, 2012
    Stay away from the tuna melt.
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  • ᴡ J.
    ᴡ JordanApril 10, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    This bar is always understaffed and the bartenders move slow, but the food is good.
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  • Jonathan M.
    Jonathan McAdamsFebruary 18, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Fish tacos are very good.
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  • Jon M.
    Jon MadduxJuly 29, 2010
    Great beer!!
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