The Bantam Kitchen

Stopped for lunch. Quick and friendly service. Super nice owner. Awesome shrimp and grits! Also tried the
Super crispy and flavorful fried chicken
Sandwich...excellent!

A Reason to visit Redding!

Some of the most dazzling shrimp and grits I have ever had, what a surprise of flavors and layers of flavors. I solemnly affirm that I could taste every nuance in the sauce. So much so I needed a spoon to be sure to enjoy every bit of it. Ah.
The mac n cheese is as tender, mild and mellow as the shrimp and grits was spicy. A completely opposite taste experience, but right on in both cases. The hush puppies were smooth and tender, the dipping sauce good but not as alluring as the shrimp and grits sauce (see a theme here?). Anyway, a good selection of cold beers accompanies the fun food.
Service here is efficient, alert, sincere and colorful. There's a little artsy atmosphere to the place, but only a little. It's tables and chairs and a hard concrete floor that echoes every conversation to the point where on a busy night it can be kinda loud. Don't fret. It's just the energy of the people letting loose after a long day.
So put on your fave jeans or a flouncy bohemian dress, maybe wear your dad's baseball cap, and smile as you enter. They'll help you get a table or find a seat at the bar. Order some good grub and talk, laugh, hydrate, and let off steam in a wholesome atmosphere that is absolutely a great Reason to visit Redding.

I don't have the words to express how much we love this place! The food is always delicious, they have amazing specials and the staff is always so friendly. The quality if the food is top notch, they use excellent ingredients and I've never had a dish I don't like. And I've tried them all. Good southern style cooking with a Cajun swag.

Amazing.

The food was delicious and well flavored. The restaurant was busy and we had to wait awhile but that seems to be the new normal post covid. Pictured is the southwest chicken wrap, Mac n cheese and one of each street taco. My favorite taco was the blackened catfish although they were all delicious. The tortillas are on the thicker side and home made which makes them very good but filling.

Super delicious surprise on our way through Redding, a veritable oasis. We stopped in and got the fried chicken wrap, as well as the fried chicken sandwich for lunch.

The slaw in the chicken wrap was tasty, but for me it could use more cilantro and maybe some Chile or extra lime. It was a bit onion heavy. Either way, still delicious.