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What's Open in Butte County

Businesses open under current COVID-19 restrictions and requirements will follow State reopening guidance and post local self-certification placards to indicate they are ready for visitors. As information is constantly changing, make sure to call or check the website of individual businesses to confirm operating hours and days.

Below, you will find up-to-date information regarding local attractions, points of interest, restaurants, and lodging options. (Updated Monday and Thursday by 3:00 pm)

(ORANGE TIER)

Update 3/31/2021:

Butte County is now in Tier 3. It is still important to continue wearing a mask, washing your hands, keeping your distance from others, and staying home if you are sick

According to the new state blueprint for reducing COVID-19 cases, the following businesses in Butte County can open indoors with modifications and reduced capacity:

Restaurants (plus take-out/delivery with modifications): Max capacity of 50% or 200 people, whichever is fewer
Wineries and tasting rooms: Max capacity of 25% or 100 people
Movie theaters: Max capacity of 50% or 200 people
Family entertainment centers (for example: bowling alleys, miniature golf, batting cages and arcades): 25% capacity
Zoos and museums: 50% capacity
Bars, brewpubs, breweries, and pubs
- Where meals are provided: Max capacity of 25% or 100 people
- Where no meals are provided: Outdoor service only with modifications

The following remain open with appropriate modifications/safety measures

Hotels & Lodging
Golf Courses
Marinas: Lake Oroville Marina and Bidwell Canyon Marina
Grocery Stores
Public Transportation
Shops and Shopping (more below)
Campgrounds, RV parks, and Outdoor recreation (more below)
Shopping malls

Click here for more information on the status of Butte County and specific regulations.

Masks Required in Butte County

Per State order, face coverings are now required indoors (when not actively tasting or eating) and outdoors when not actively tasting or eating or when physical distancing is not feasible

Updated 5-7-21. Download a printable version.

This is a curated, non-exhaustive list of restaurants offering services, updated at least every Thursday (except when there are no changes to be made). All listed are offering take-out, with various combinations of call-in or online ordering; some delivery available. (List compiled based on confirmed public info found online; if indoor dining could not be confirmed, restaurants were listed in "Outdoor and/or Take-Out Only".). Check the Facebook pages/websites of individual restaurants for their specific offerings and up-to-date information.

OFFERING INDOOR & OUTDOOR DINING AND TO-GO

Please check individual FB pages for up-to-date info

Chico & Durham

(For a more comprehensive list of the status of Chico area restaurants, check out the Chico News & Review)

*Reservations required (Patio dining weather dependent; please check individual FB pages for up-to-date info)

*5th Street Steakhouse: Open Sun, Tues.-Thurs. 4:30pm-9pm, Fri. 11am-2pm & 4:30pm-10pm, Sat. 4:30pm-10pm & Sun. 4:30pm-9pm. (DINE-IN ONLY; NO TAKE-OUT AVAILABLE) More Info
*The Allies Pub: Open Thurs.-Fri. 4pm-9pm & Sat. Noon-9pm. To-go and curbside pickup available until 7pm. Online ordering available. More Info
*Almendra Winery & Distillery: Open Fri.-Sat. 11am-8pm & Sun. 10am-2pm. More info
*Basque Norte: Open Wed.-Sat. 5pm-8pm. Reservations at (530) 891-5204. More info.
Beatniks: Open Mon.-Fri. 6am-2pm and Sat.-Sun. 7am-2pm. More info.
Bella's Sports Pub: Open Mon.-Thurs. 4pm-Midnight, Fri. 4pm-2am, Sat. 11am-2am, & Sun. 10am-Midnight. Online ordering available. More info.
Bellachino’s Coffee Co.: Open Mon., Wed.-Fri. 6am-2pm and Sat.-Sun. 6am-1pm. More info.
Bidwell Perk: Open daily 7am-4pm. Online ordering available. More info
Burgers and Brew: Open Sun.-Thurs. 11am-10pm and Fri-Sat. 11am-11pm. Online ordering available. More info.
Café Coda: Open Wed.-Sun. 8am-1pm. More info
California Pasta Productions: Open Tues.-Sat. 4pm-8:30pm. Online ordering available. More info.
Country Morning Bakery: Open Tues.-Fri. 7am-2pm and Sat. 8am-1pm. More info
Day Camp Coffee: Open daily 7am-4pm. More info.
Drunken Dumpling: Open Tues.-Sat. 11am-9pm. More Info
The Foodie Cafe: Open Tues.-Sat. 11am-8pm. More Info
*Franky's: Open daily 4pm-9pm. Delivery and online ordering available. More Info
The Handle Bar: Open daily Noon-9pm. More info.
Hudson's Gastropub: Open Tues.-Fri. 4pm-9pm, Sat. 10am-9pm, and Sun. 10am-2:30pm. Online ordering available. More info.
Italian Cottage: Open Mon.-Sat. 8am-8:30pm & Sun. 8am-1pm. Online ordering and delivery available.
Japanese Blossoms: Open Mon.-Fri. 11am-2pm and daily 4pm-8pm. More info
La Hacienda: Open Tues.-Sat. 11am-8pm. More info
La Salles: Open Wed.-Thurs. 4pm-8pm, Fri. 4pm-9pm, Sat. 9:30am-9pm, and Sun. 9:30-8pm. Online ordering and delivery available. More info.
The Lab Bar and Grill: Open Sun.-Wed. 11am-8pm, Thurs.-Fri. 11am-10pm & Sat. 11am-9pm. More info.
Madison Bear Garden: Open 11am-9:30pm. Online ordering available. More info.
Mom's: Open Mon.-Fri. 7am-1pm and Sat.-Sun. 7am-2pm. Online ordering available. More info.
*Momona: Open Tues.-Thurs. Noon-8pm & Fri.-Sat. Noon-9pm. Online ordering available. More info.
Morning Thunder Cafe: Open Mon.-Fri. 6:30am-2pm & Sat.-Sun. 7am-2pm. Delivery available. More info.
Naked Lounge: Open daily 7am-4pm. More info.
Nobby's: Open Tues.-Sat. 10:30am-9pm. Delivery available. More info
Om Foods: Open Mon.-Sat. 11am-7pm. Online ordering available. More Info
Parkside Tap House: Open Tues.-Thurs. 11am-10pm, Fri. 11am-1am, Sat. 10am-1am & Sun. 10am-10pm. Online ordering available. More Info
Pueblito Mexican Grill: Durham: Open Mon.-Sat. 11am-8pm & Sun. 11am-7pm. Chico: Mon.-Sat. 11am-8pm. Online ordering available. More info.
*The Rawbar Restaurant and Sushi: Open Thurs. 11:30am-8pm, Fri. & Sat. 11:30am-9pm, and Sun.-Mon. 4pm-8pm. Delivery available. More info
*Red Tavern: Open Tues.-Sat. 4:30pm-9pm (Fri. until 9:30pm) and Sun. 10am-2pm & 5pm-8pm. Delivery available. More info
Sicilian Cafe: Open Tues.-Thurs. 4pm-8pm and Fri.-Sat. 4pm -8:30pm. More Info
Smokin' Mo's BBQ: Open Wed.-Sun. 11am-8pm. More info.
Sol Mexican Grill: Open Mon.-Sat. 11am-8pm. Online ordering available. More Info
Tackle Box Bar & Grill: Open Sun.-Wed.. 8am-10pm, Thurs. 8am-Midnight, & Fri.-Sat. 8am-2am. Delivery available. More info
Tea Bar: Open daily 11am-8pm. Online ordering and delivery available. More info.
Tender Loving Coffee: Open Mon.-Fri. 8am-1pm. Online ordering and delivery available. More info.
Tres Hombres: Open Wed.-Thurs. Noon-10pm, Fri.-Sat. Noon-11pm & Sun. Noon-9pm. Online ordering available. More info.
Unwined Kitchen & Bar: Open Wed.-Fri. 4pm-9pm; Sat. 10am-1pm and 4pm-9pm & Sun. 9am-1pm. Delivery available. More info.
Upper Crust Bakery: Open Mon.-Sat. 6:30am-5pm and Sun. 6:30am-4pm. More info.
*Wine Time: Open Tues.-Thurs. 4pm-9pm & Fri.-Sat. 4pm-10pm. Online ordering available. More info
Woodstock's: Open Sun.-Thurs. 11am-11pm and Fri.-Sat. 11am-1am. Online ordering and delivery available. More info.

Oroville

Cornucopia: Open daily 6am-9pm. More info.
Dam Bowls: Open Mon.-Fri. 10:30am-5:30pm. Online ordering available. More info.
Feather Falls Brewing: Open Sun.-Thurs. 11am-9pm & Fri.-Sat. 11am-10pm. More info.
Jenn's Café: Open daily 7am-1pm. More info.
Mug Shots Coffee House: Open Mon.-Sat. 6am-6pm & Sun. 8am-4pm. Online ordering available. More info.
The Patio: Open Sun.-Thurs. 11am-8pm & Fri.-Sat. 11am-9pm. More info.
Tabletop Restaurant: Open daily 6am-2pm. More info.
Union Restaurant: Open Weds.-Thurs., Sun. 11am-9pm & Fri.-Sat. 11am-10pm. Online ordering available. More info.
Vibe Grill & Pub at Purple Line Urban Winery: Open Wed. 4pm-8pm,Thurs.-Fri. 4pm-9pm, Sat. Noon-9pm, & Sun. Noon-6pm. More info.

Paradise Ridge

Hilltop Cafe: Open daily 6am-8pm. More info.
Maria's Kitchen: Open Mon.-Fri. 8am-7pm. Delivery available. More info
Meehos Mexican Restaurant: Open Mon.-Sat. 8am-6pm. More info.
Nic's: Open Tues.-Sat. 11am-7pm. More info
Rock House Dining & Espresso: Open daily 8am-5pm. More info.
Sophia's Authentic Thai: Open Mon.-Sat. 11am-9pm. More info.

OFFERING INDOOR DINING & TAKE-OUT

Chico & Durham

Big Tuna: Open daily 11am-8:30pm. Delivery available. More Info
Broadway Heights: Open Mon.-Wed. 11am-7:30pm, Thurs.-Sat. 11am-8pm, and Sun. 11am-3:30pm. More info
*Crush: Open Wed.-Sun. 4:30pm-9:30pm. Delivery available. More Info
Lovely Layers Cakery: Open Tues.-Fri. 7am-3pm & Sat. 8am-2pm. More info.
Priya Indian Cuisine: Open daily 11am-2:30pm and 5pm-9pm. Delivery available. More info.
Substation: Open Mon.-Fri. 10am-5:30pm & Sat.-Sun. 11am-3pm. More Info

Oroville

Agave Cantina Grill: Open Thurs.-Sun. 4pm-10pm. More info
The Boss Burger: Open Mon.-Fri. 10:30am-8pm, Sat.-Sun. 11am-8pm. More Info
Casa Vieja: Open Mon. 4:30pm-8pm, Tues. Noon-8:30pm, Wed.-Thurs. 4:30pm-8:30pm & Fri. Noon-9pm. More info.
Italian Kitchen: Open Mon.-Sat. 10am-8pm. More info.
Lotsa Java: Open Mon.-Fri. 5am-2pm and Sat. 6am-1pm. More Info
Jake's Burgers & More: Open Mon.-Sat. 6:30am-8pm & Sun. 8am-8pm. Online ordering available. More Info
Mike's Grande Burger: Open Tues.-Fr. 11am-7pm & Sat.-Sun. 11am-4pm. Online ordering available. More Info
Nori Asian Kitchen + Sushi: Open Tues.-Fri. 11am-7pm. More info.
Souper Subs: Open Mon.-Fri. 10:30am-8:30pm and Sat. 11am-8pm. Delivery and online ordering available. More Info
Time Pho Boba: Open Fri.-Wed. 11am-7pm. Online ordering available. More Info
Tong Fong Low (Oroville): Open Tues.-Sun. 11am-8:30pm. Online ordering available. More info.
Vallarta Grill: Open Mon.-Fri. 10am-3pm. More info.
The Waffle Shop: Open daily 5am-2pm. Delivery available. More info.

Gridley

Casa Lupe: Wed.-Sat. 11am-8pm & Sun. 11am-5pm. More info.
Gridley Grill & Crab Shack: Open Mon.-Thurs. 6am-2pm and Fri.-Sun. 5am-2pm & 5pm-8pm. More info
Rail House Pub & Grill: Open Tues.-Sat. 11am-8:30pm & Sun. 11am-3pm. More info.

OFFERING OUTDOOR AND/OR TO-GO OPTIONS

(P) Patio Dining Available *Reservations Required

Chico & Durham

Aonami: Open Mon.-Sat. 4:30pm-8:30pm. More Info
Bacio (P): Open Mon.-Fri. 11am-7pm & Sat. Noon-5pm. Family packs and delivery available. Online ordering available. More info
Brooklyn Bridge Bagel Works: Open Mon.-Fri. 7am-Noon & Sat.-Sun. 7am-12:30pm. Delivery available. More Info
Celestino's (Downtown): Open Mon.-Fri. 11am-8:30pm, Sat. & Sun. 4pm-8pm. Online ordering and delivery available. More info
Cocodine Thai Cuisine: Open Wed.-Sun. 11am-2pm and 4pm-8pm. Online ordering available. More info.
Farm Star Pizza: Open Mon.-Wed. 11am-9pm, Thurs.-Fri. 11am-9:30pm, Sat. Noon-9:30pm & Sun. Noon-9pm. Delivery available. More info.
Gogi's Cafe: Open Mon.-Sat. 11am-8pm. Online ordering and delivery available. More info.
*Grana (P): Open Tues.-Sat. 11:30am-8pm. Dinner by reservation only, with seatings at 5pm and 7pm. To-go food until 8:30pm. More info.
La Cocina Economica (P): Open Mon.-Sat. 10am-7:45pm and Sun. 10am-6pm. Free Chico delivery available. More Info,
Panama Bar Cafe (P): Open Tues.-Thurs. 4pm-9pm & Fri.-Sat.. 4pm-1am. Delivery available. More info.
Pita Pit: Open Mon.-Sat. 11am-7pm. Delivery available. More info.
Pizza Riot: Open Tues.-Sat. Noon-8pm. Delivery available 4pm-8pm. Online ordering available. More info
Shubert's: Open Mon.-Fri.10am-10pm and Sat.-Sun. 11am-10pm. More info
Sierra Nevada Brewery: Open daily 11am-9pm. Delivery available. More Info
Sin of Cortez: Open daily 7am-2pm. More info.
Sweet Chico Confections: Open Mon.-Sat. 11am-8pm & Sun. 11am-7pm. More info
Tin Roof Bakery (P): Open daily 7am-3pm. More info

Oroville

Betty Cakes and Coffee: Open Tues.-Fri. 7am-3pm. More info
Early Bird Donuts: Open Mon.-Fri. 5am-1pm, Sat.-Sun. 6am-1pm. Online ordering available. More Info
Papacito's Mexican Grill: Open Wed.-Mon. 11am-8pm. More Info
Pho Noodle House: Open Mon.-Sat. 11am-8pm. More Info
Righteous Burger: Schedule varies; check Facebook for the current week’s days and hours.More Info
Yoville Frozen Yogurt (P): Open Mon.-Tues, Thurs., & Sat. 11am-9pm; Wed. 11am-6pm, Fri. 12:30pm-9pm, & Sun. 1pm-8pm. More Info

Paradise Ridge

Joy Lyn's Candies: Open Mon.-Fri. 10am-5pm. More info.

Gridley

Ice Burgie: Open daily 10:30am-7pm. More info.

*Reservations required

DURHAM

Dog Creek Cellars: Open Sun. Noon-5pm. More info.
Gale Vineyards: Open Sat.-Sun. Noon-5pm. More info.
Nascere Vineyards: Open Sat.-Sun. Noon-5pm. More info

OROVILLE

Live Vine Vineyards & Winery: Open Sat.-Sun. Noon-5pm. More info.
Long Creek Winery: Open Sat. 2pm-4pm. More info.

BANGOR

Bangor Ranch Vineyard & Winery: Open Sat.-Sun. Noon-5pm and weekends by appointment. More info.
Hickman Family Vineyards: Open Sat. 1pm-5pm. More info.
Spencer-Shirey Wines: Open Sat.-Sun. 12pm-4pm. More info.

CHICO

Argus Bar & Patio: Open Mon. 6pm-12am, Tues.-Wed. 4pm-1am, Thurs.-Fri. 4pm-2am, and Sat. 3pm-2am. More info.
The Chico Taproom: Open Tues.-Thurs. 4-10pm, Fri.-Sat. 2pm-Midnight & Sun. 2pm-8pm. More info.
The Commons: Open Tues.-Thurs. 4pm-10pm, Fri. 4pm-1am, Sat. Noon-1am, & Sun. Noon-8pm. Will close early if food sells out. More info
Duffy's Tavern: Open Wed.-Sat. 5pm-2am. More info.
La Rocca Vineyards Tasting Room: Open Fri. 3pm-7pm, Sat. Noon-7pm & Sun. Noon-5pm. More info.
*Lost Dutchman Taproom: Open Tues.-Sat. 2pm-10pm. More info.
Secret Trail Brewing Company: Open Mon.-Thurs. 3pm-9pm, Fri.-Sat. Noon-9pm & Sun. Noon-7pm. More Info

Additional Resources for Information on Open Businesses

Chico Chamber of Commerce Restaurant & Bar Status

Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce Resources

CURRENTLY OPEN

Bath House Museum: OPEN Saturdays 10am-2pm
Bolt’s Antique Tool Museum: OPEN Fri.-Sun. 10am-2pm and by reservation. More info.
Cal Skate at Funland: Miniature golf and batting cages OPEN Mon.-Thurs. 3pm-7:30pm, Fri. 3pm-8pm, Sat. 1pm-8pm, and Sun. 1pm-7pm. More info.
Canyon Oaks Country Club: OPEN. More info.
Chico Art Center: OPEN Fri. Noon-4pm & Sat.-Sun. 10am-4pm
Chico Children's Museum: Open for private events only - reservations required. More info.
Chico Farmers Market: OPEN. More Info
Chico History Museum: OPEN Thurs.-Sat. 11am-4pm. More info.
Chico Marketplace: OPEN Sun.-Thurs. 11am-7pm and Fri.-Sat. 10am-8pm. More info
Chinese Temple and Museum Complex: OPEN Wed. & Sat. 10am-2pm
Chico Theater Company: Check out their Facebook page for seasonal offerings. More info.
Cinemark Chico: OPEN (25% capacity). More info.
Feather Falls Casino: OPEN. More info.
Gateway Science Museum: OPEN Fridays & Saturdays 11am-4pm. Reservations required. More info.
Gold Country Casino: OPEN. More info.
Gridley Museum: OPEN Tues.-Fri. 11am-3pm. More info.
The Hatchet House: Open Mon. & Thurs. 4pm-9pm, Fri. 4pm-10pm, Sat. Noon-10pm, and Sun. Noon-8pm. More info.
Museum of Northern California Art (monca): Open Thurs.-Sun. 11am-5pm. More info.
Table Mountain Golf Course: OPEN. More info.

SCHEDULED REOPENING

5/8 - C.F. Lott Home: Open Sat.-Sun. 10:30am-2:30pm
5/21 - Chico Theater Company: Reopening with "The Ladies Foursome" running 5/21-6/6
6/5 - Feather River Nature Center

OFFERING ONLINE CONTENT

Museums

Bidwell Mansion: Online offerings available. More info
Chico History Museum: Online offerings available. More info.
CSU, Chico Museums, including: Online offerings available
- The Turner Print Museum
- University Art Gallery
- Valene L. Smith Museum of Anthropology
Lake Oroville Visitor Center: Online offerings available. More info.

Upcoming Events

Start planning your trip to Butte County for when you're ready to travel again

US FOREST SERVICE

Check out Plumas National Forest and Lassen National Forest for the most up-to-date information.

As of April 2021:
- Due to damage from the North Complex Fire, the Feather River Ranger District of the Plumas National Forest - which includes Feather Falls and Bald Rock - is closed through March 2023 to hiking, hunting, camping, and fishing. Anyone who tries to visit the area will be cited.

CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS

Camping is available at all individual family campsites. Vehicular access to day-use facilities such as parking lots, boat ramps, restrooms and trails are open

Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park (Chico): OPEN
Thermalito Afterbay (Oroville): OPEN
Thermalito Forebay (Oroville): OPEN
- Forebay Aquatic Center: OPEN
Lake Oroville SRA (Oroville): OPEN
- Trails and all day-use areas open 8am-sunset
- Oroville Dam Spillway Boat Ramp area open 6am-8pm; Bidwell Canyon and Lime Saddle boat ramps are open 24-hours per day; the Loafer Creek Boat Ramp is out of the water
- Additional camping and floating campsites have reopened
- The Lake Oroville Visitor Center remains closed
Bidwell Canyon Marina (Oroville): OPEN. Marina store open from 7am-8pm, shuttle service for moorage customers available, and small boat rentals. Bar and cafe closed until further notice. Boats, kayaks, and paddle boards available to rent starting 5/1
Lake Oroville Marina (Oroville): OPEN. Shuttles for moorage customers and limited rentals available. Houseboats and pontoon barge available for rental

CHICO

Chico Area Recreation and Park District (CARD): Parks are open. Bathrooms at larger community parks are open but closed at smaller neighborhood parks.

DeGarmo Park
Hooker Oak Park
Community Park
Wildwood Park
Bidwell Park, including:
- Lower Bidwell Park
- Upper Bidwell Park
- Peregrine Point Disc Golf Course

OROVILLE

Riverbend Park
Hammon Park
Centennial Plaza
Martin Luther King Park
Palermo Park
Bedrock Skate Park and Tennis Courts
Lake Oroville: OPEN for day-use access, including parking lots, boat launches, and trails as well as campgrounds and floating campsites. The Visitor Center remains closed.
- Bidwell Canyon Marina and Lime Saddle Marina:
- Loafer Creek Recreation Area
- Potters Ravine Recreation Area
- Kelly Ridge Recreation Area
  - CLOSED: Lake Oroville Visitor Center
- North Forebay
- South Forebay
- Clay Pit SVRA
Oroville Dam: No parking allowed. Access across the spillway bridge is closed. Pedestrian and bicycle access allowed to the north end of the dam.