Basque Norte /steakhouse - Chico

We both ordered the steak and paired it with red wine, and while the food was well-prepared, we expected more from the experience. To make matters worse, when I expressed my feelings to the owner the next day, I felt like my concerns were met with indifference, which only added to my disappointment. In hindsight, I wish we had chosen a different restaurant, like the one on 5th Street. I’m giving it 2 stars because our server and bartender were excellent.

We decided to stop by for drinks and tapas at the bar. The atmosphere is beautiful and intimate. The drinks are affordable, and the tapas are absolutely delicious! Great job all around. Highly recommended!

Eating and eating in total was amazing. the only part is that their menu has been reduced in size so that they no longer offer fish or quail. very friendly service. I would still recommend going there.

Excellent food and service! This is a charming, classic restaurant with a wonderful selection of steaks, fish, and delicious tapas. It’s a perfect spot for birthdays or any special celebration. I can’t wait to come back soon!

Ok full disclosure, this place is pricey but you get a fantastic meal. I was looking for a steakhouse in Chico and there wasn't a lot to choose from. The Yelp reviews for the other steakhouse said surf turf was $75!! The average entree at BN is $48.00. This includes filet, ribeye, New York, etc. The great thing about this place is all the sides are served family style. You all get the same things except your entree. Once you order the food comes out so fast because we all get the same sides so its easy for them and fast for us. They also get free refills of all sides if you want. There is nothing to prepare to order except the meat, seafood or pasta. You get fresh hot bread, an amazing tomato garlic soup, tossed salad, red potatoes, baked beans, green beans, garlic spaghetti and vanilla ice cream scoop for dessert. We were stuffed and definitely got our money's worth here. If I had a complaint it would be...well ok two complaints. Dessert included a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream but man I wanted some syrup on top and it wasn't gonna happen. Other issue is potatoes and green beans are cooked in a lot of butter. Sure butter is great and easily creates flavor but the sides could have been good or even better with less butter and more seasoning and TLC. Overall this place completely met my expectations and will not go anywhere else in Chico for a great steak meal.