Moonstone Bistro - Bistro in Redding - 3425 Placer St Ste 110, USA

I’ve been to Moonstone a few times over the years. There are a few exceptional things about this place. They have an amazing Chocolate Soufflé that has never failed to impress. Possibly the best soufflé I’ve ever had and I have eaten a lot of soufflé over the years haha. The service has always been good, waiters are usually very prompt and know the menu well. Definitely call in advance to make sure they have room or make a reservation though. If you show up during the height of dinner service, there’s a chance you can’t be seated or you’ll have to wait for someone to not show. These are the pros. The food here sounds good on paper, but typically has failed to meet my expectations. I had a pineapple Coleslaw that seemed very refreshing sounding, but ended up just being chopped cabbage with extra cabbage on the side and no flavor. The slaw covered up half the plate and its mountain would slide down to the table every time you tried to scoop some onto your fork. The pork spare ribs that laid on top looked scrumptious, but had too much peanut butter in its house made sauce (yes peanut butter). The meat was also very fatty, and I only had a few decent bites. It was nearly stone cold when I took the first bite. The chicken soup I had was good, but contained way too much celery. Every bite had several chunks of celery and it really took away from the actual flavor of the soup, which was very good. They have complimentary house made rolls here and some type of garlic butter. Honestly the rolls were highlight of my meal besides the soufflé. I like that they change the menu regularly so I can taste different dishes, but I don’t think I’ve enjoyed a full meal here in months. If it weren’t for the soufflé and lovely staff I don’t think I’d try it again.

It is probably our 5th time coming in. It is my husband’s birthday and we wanted to try this wonderful place for our dinner tonight for his celebration! Everything turned out amazing! We truly support them as part of our beautiful community! Thank you, Moonstone Bistro for a wonderful Birthday dinner!

Beautiful patio seating . Great service and great food. Many tasty beverages. Try some of their signature cocktails.

My husband and I came for an early Valentine's dinner. We are gluten-free, and there were multiple options for us, which is great. Our waiter, Seth, was amazing. Food was definitely on point. The sweet chili chicken is savory and just packed with so much flavor. It did take a little bit of time to get our food, but it was completely worth it. We were very happy with the food, service and atmosphere.

This is definitely my favorite places to eat in Redding. The chef and staff here make every visit special. The food is great, it’s a lot of fresh farm to table which I really appreciate. I would love to see the menu rotate and offer a more seasonal approach. (Because I’m going to eat her a lot.) The drinks are on point with a wide variety wine and cocktails. They have pet friendly seating on the patio. They offered me water, then also offered to bring some water for my dog. On top of that, they gave her a small snack too. It’s refreshing to see a high quality restaurant in Redding be so progressive and accommodating.

I am always impressed with the quality of the food, the friendly service and great drinks. This is a fantastic place to go for a date night, Sunday brunch or just when you're in the mood for something nice. Highly recommend the patio when the weather suits it, but inside is quiet and intimate as well. Try it, you'll love it here!

Visited Moonstone Bistro for the first time for Sunday Brunch. We hadn't made any reservations, but there was seating available. We opted for a table on their patio. A quick check of the menu, drinks were ordered. Shortly after the arrival of the drinks, we ordered our brunch. We also received a scone for each of us, as part of the breakfast. We ordered the buckwheat pancakes, the moonstone traitor Benedict, and the classic breakfast with mushrooms and spinach. We didn't have to wait long before our food was served. It was plated well and of good portion size. I found the buckwheat pancakes to be very good. The Benedict was well like, too. The classic breakfast was a bit too greasy for the liking of that person. The service was very good and the prices were a bit above average. I thought the restaurant was inviting and had a good bistro vibe.

After a good hike exercise at the Whiskeytown fall trail, we were hungry and wanted to find something to eat quickly. Given the good rating at yelp, we gave it a try. We ordered some cocktail, the lunch special and the salad, they are very tasty, but it is considered quite pricy given the portion of the meal (the lunch special came with a very small sandwich + either salad / soup, for $18). By the way, the complimentary bread comes with some kind of home made garlic butter. The bread is OK, but the garlic butter is really tasty. We liked the butter more than the bread.!! Overall, it was a good experience. the waitress was very nice and we love the quality of the meal. Highly recommended.!!. However, if you are looking for a big feast without breaking the bank, this may not be the right choice for you.