ROADRUNNER GRILL — Restaurant in Shasta Lake

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I had the Roadrunner Burrito with steak and highly recommend. Interesting flavor profile with a surprisingly sweet taste. Wife had a raspberry steak, chipotle shrimp with mango, and The Dippy tacos. The raspberry steak seemed a little grisly or overly chewy, the raspberry a little too much sauce but the flavors were still top tier. The chipotle shrimo was yummy but again a little too much sauce, but the best flavor on the tacos. The Dippy was surprisingly good, basically a French dip without the bread. Great dippy sauce! The chips and salsa were gourmet. Not sure if the salsa was housemade, but it tasted great and paired perfectly with the obviously housemade and perfectly prepared chips. We also tried the flavored tea and lemonade. The tea is probably the way to go as the lemonade just tasted like syrup. The staff were welcoming, friendly, and helpful in their suggestions. Also patient as we were first timers and trying to figure out this culinary experiment! Atmosphere was a little tired and did not seem to fit the sophisticatedly hip creative flavor profiles that the food presented. They are still relatively new in the building, but this is the biggest opportunity to freshen up the experience. RESPONSE: The building seemed the same as the previous restaurant and the food is classier than what's there. We were thinking get rid of the booths and just do tables with chairs. Do away with the fake plants and update the art to match the cuisine. And maybe go for a more modern gray color on the wood paneling. The food has a flair and sophistication that doesn't match the room. Big steps for sure and will take time, but you have a "downtown" menu that deserves a chic...

Visiting an Old Friend

After a fun afternoon of mini golf at the Oasis Family Fun Center, we decided to revisit an old favorite—one we had adored in its previous location. Now just a short drive from the Fun Center, this restaurant didn’t disappoint, recapturing the magic we remembered with every bite.

We arrived around 3 p.m., and from the first appetizer to the last bite of dessert, the food was simply outstanding. The fried mushrooms were perfectly crispy on the outside, soft and flavorful inside. The calamari, tenderized before frying, was delicate and not the least bit chewy. The tacos came loaded with fresh, vibrant toppings, making each bite full of flavor.

The fried Oreos. Imagine a fluffy, warm doughnut, crisp on the outside and hiding a soft, melty Oreo inside. Generous portions, familiar flavors, this place has once again earned its spot as a favorite. We can’t wait to return. The service,and people that work there were...

Amazing food! The peach iced tea will be dreamed about for a long time. It was the perfect sweetness. Chips and salsa were homemade and delicious. Fried mushrooms were cooked to perfection and super good, my kid loved the tacos, fish and chips was great portions and my other kiddo loved them. I tried the rice bowl with chicken and the flavors were wonderful. Veggies were perfectly cooked and super tasty! The only downside was when we came in I thought we had done something wrong. Wasn’t sure if we should sit ourselves or wait. No one said hello and it felt like they were slightly short with us when we went up to order. After we ordered we did start talking to some of the staff and they warmed up and then the others also smiled and started talking. I am now sure they were just having a moment when we walked in because they ended up being very nice. Will be stopping by again to grab another tea and tacos on our way back...