Teppanyaki, anyone?

We are getting a new restaurant in Redding. Right in our new downtown area, in a beautiful, refurbished building. Can't wait to try it.
http://anewscafe.com/2010/06/08/a-showmans-steakhouse-kobe-opens-monday/

[Jenise]

You'll have fun taking the grandkids there, but don't expect any personal epiphanies--it's more about the performance than the food. Most people go once, then never again. But at least the restaurant's only putting in one table, and are more seriously betting on their other offerings. Great looking venue.

Not true. Teppanyaki -- as done in the US -- has a limited range of flavors/textures, but my family periodically visited Benihana over the years.

[Robin Garr]

... my family periodically visited Benihana over the years.

The full name of the Benihana restaurants in the US, of course, is "Benihana of Tokyo."

When we were in Tokyo a few years back, I was delighted to spot a Benihana in a tourist district, proudly bearing the sign "Benihana of New York."

You'll have fun taking the grandkids there, but don't expect any personal epiphanies--it's more about the performance than the food. Most people go once, then never again. But at least the restaurant's only putting in one table, and are more seriously betting on their other offerings. Great looking venue.

Well, some people won't go at all, and the fact that Redding is just under 100,000, with a draw of about another 80,000, I'm happy they are offering more than teppanyaki. The location is stunning, very central, and may have a draw from Shasta College Health and Science students nearby, plus all of downtown. They will be packed for the first few months, I will let you know more after we give it a try. I hope they make it. We are thrilled to have some very nice restaurants, finally, with educated chefs, who are here, because they want to live in the north state. Given the fact that the Sacrmento River runs right through the middle of town, it is a shame that only one downtown restaurant has taken advantage of a river/view site.

Thanks for the info Karen. I fish a bit in that part of the state, and am always looking for some place good to eat. Things seem to be picking up lately. For years there was Jakes for steak and recently Maritime for fish. Other than that, it seem to be mostly franchise stuff, but perhaps I missed something. Any other places you would recomend?

Thanks for the info Karen. I fish a bit in that part of the state, and am always looking for some place good to eat. Things seem to be picking up lately. For years there was Jakes for steak and recently Maritime for fish. Other than that, it seem to be mostly franchise stuff, but perhaps I missed something. Any other places you would recomend?

Jack's for your steaks is still here and probably will be until Redding is wiped off the map. Maritime seems to be falling out of favor, I hear the food has gone down hill...hopefully you have had some good meals there. Rivers Restaurant on Hemstead off of Cypress is good, consistently. Note, I said Good. A beautiful restaurant right on the river with a fabulous patio, just above the water, with shade and misters in the hot months. C. R. Gibbs is a local hot spot on Hilltop Drive, has a fun bar, and consistently good food. Market Street Steakhouse is another local hotspot and is right next door to the beautiful Cascade Theater, a performing arts center, completely refurbished to original. Tapas in downtown Redding on Oregon Street, Mediterrean food is well liked. Senor Rosas on Eureka way, is locally owned and has fresh Mexican type food. Everything is cooked fresh so it takes a bit longer. Have you been out to the Redding Municipal Airport to Peter Chu's? Great views of the Lassen Mountain range, planes coming in and out, excellent service, and above average food. Gironda's Chicago Style-Italian is well liked an locally owned on Center Street behind Miller Auto Center, always busy and fun. The owner walks the restaurant all the time to see how things are going, and talking with people.. That should be a few to keep you occupied for now. Let me know how you liked any of the ones you try, because we get asked all the time. Oh, Moonstone Bistro is excellent, Chef Chey is a well educated chef, breads/bun are baked there and it is all organic, even the meat is sourced here locally, it is on Placer & Buenaventura. You must not miss Anselmo Vineyards, a working cattle ranch, vineyard, tasting room, and has excellent food. It is 20 minutes east of Redding. It is our jewel, beautiful location, very relaxing. Google Seven Hills Ranch and Cattle Company, Shingleton CA. It is on Inman Rd. and not be be missed when you have the time. They serve lunch on the weekends, dinners too...fabulous place. Owned by Reverge Anselmo who had a career in the film industry and is luring the Hollywood types to our area. So far he has spent 25 million dollars out there - great story!

Wow, Thanks Karen! Lots of good info. We like to fish McCumber and Manzanita lakes east of town at least once a year, but have never stopped at 7 Hills. Will have to rectify that this year. Thanks again!

Well, don't miss Anslemo, the combination of the working cattle ranch, vineyard, tasting room...they have lambs too, because they raise their own meat for the food they serve. They irrigate the pastures and it stays green all summer long. Very casual, well dressed jeans and nice shirts are welcomed. I would not go there in shorts an tank tops. Their back patio overlooks, waterfalls, a swampy pond, and grazing cattle. Sometimes the nesting eagles soar overhead. If you are lucky, you might secure my favorite seating under the huge fig tree with figs hanging off of it.