Riley's — Restaurant in Chico

Wow. Alright, so I’m new to Chico. It’s Sat. night, 1am. I walk in, get a beer at the bar, and stood there drinking it. No stools. I stood there in the same place, more or less people watching. I did move around a bit, but returned to where I was standing. The bartender chick who served me seemed cool at first. We made eye contact a couple times and I smiled back. Admittedly, I tried to strike up a conversation. Absolutely did not say anything even remotely weird. I asked her name, she asked me mine, and asked her if she was from Chico. She told me she was from/grew up in the same vicinity in CA as me also. Then she returned to working, and I stood there looking around while also waiting to see if she might talk to me again, since we already spoke. I did not stare or try to aggressively make eye contact, or whatever she must have felt I was trying to do. She had been drinking quite a lot behind the bar - I saw at least a few tequila shots within 25ish minutes. Then, a 6’6”, 250lb, 21 year old security boy walked up next to me with his flashlight in my face and said “you need to leave.” I was bewildered and asked why, what did I do? “You need to leave.” As I exited, I heard him say to his partner that I was being weird to the bartender chick. I am kind, polite, I’m 30’s, 6’2” and above average in appearance. This is the first time I’ve ever been made to feel like a creeper whatsoever.

Just wanted to vent. It was mind-blowing for me on a personal level, and something I’ve never had happen. I think this isn’t the place for chatting up female bartenders; they take serious offense to it. Definitely not returning, although it looks like a good spot otherwise…I think it’s a sign I should...

#1 Bar in the nation!!!! You can't find a better place to eat for the prices. Especially Sundays Brunch. Only bad thing is youd think with a name like Rileys, you would find some amazing corned beef and cabbage.. Nope not even on St Patty's Day (a Chico National Party Day).. but one guy that deserves a huge shout out is the new cook, I found out he’s named, “Jonnie”. He is the best cook they ever had IMHO! He makes the BEST burgers and pastrami sandwiches in all of the NorthState. Guaranteed!!! If you're heading to Rileys.. even on a Monday, y’all better get there early! The line can be daunting at times. But if you want a great party place and some damb good food. And cheap drinks.. GO TO...

prior to this incident, I was a fan of riley’s. I went with a guy friend and we were a couple drinks in, playing pool. I had told him to get us another drink and as he went up to the bar to order, they asked him to leave because he was too “drunk”. i knew he wasn’t even close to being too drunk, so i was furious when they kicked him out because they were clearly lying just trying to get people out before they closed, but you can do it a little more professionally. riley’s is so overrated and the way you get the pool ball back is you gotta pay a dollar. riley’s sucks now and their employees are trash. crazy horse is way better atmosphere...