The Cookhouse At Bridge Bay Is An Enchanting Northern California Waterfront Restaurant

Northern California has so many incredible dining options, that it’s hard to choose just one for dinner. Why not choose a restaurant that not only has great food, but also has an amazing waterfront view? Take a look at this little gem on Bridge Bay.

The CookHouse at Bridge Bay is located on Shasta Lake.

Bridge Bay at Shasta Lake/Facebook You’ll find it at 10300 Bridge Bay Road, Redding.

You’ll love the stunning views of Shasta Lake.

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Watch the boats come and leave again from the marina during your meal.

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You’ll have a wonderful view of Pit River Bridge, which stretches 3,588 feet across the lake, allowing cars and trains to travel from one shore to the other.

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The CookHouse isn’t just about the gorgeous views, though - the food is excellent, too! Try the French Toast for breakfast.

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Add a Bloody Mary for brunch.

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Fish and chips and a view like this for lunch? Yes, please!

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Start with the Caprese appetizer - fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and basil.

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The spaghetti and meatballs is Italian perfection.

CariA.Yelp The menu at The CookHouse is very diverse and includes everything from burgers to seafood to Italian fare. You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu.

As the sun starts to set, you won’t want to leave this place. No worries - you can stay overnight!

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Stay in a room at the lodge…

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… Or, rent a houseboat and stay for the weekend.

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There’s nothing better than hanging out and being lazy while surrounded by beautiful scenery!

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TheCookhouse is observing winter hours for the rest of March (Thursday – Sunday 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm), but their summer hours start on April 1st. Visit Sunday through Thursday from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm; Friday and Saturday from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm.

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You’ll find it at 10300 Bridge Bay Road, Redding.

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The menu at The CookHouse is very diverse and includes everything from burgers to seafood to Italian fare. You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu.

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Have you dined at The Cookhouse On Bridge Bay? Tell us what you thought about your meal!

For more dining options in Northern California, check out these 10 incredible waterfront restaurants.

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