C2 Steak & Seafood

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

Big-City Dining in the Heart of Northern California

C2 Steak & Seafood sits inside Cache Creek Casino Resort along Highway 16 in Brooks, California, and it earns its place among the region's serious dining destinations. Wine Spectator recognized the restaurant with its Best of Award of Excellence in 2025 — a distinction that reflects the depth and curation of a wine list built to match the kitchen's ambitions.

The room itself strikes a balance: relaxed enough to feel welcoming, polished enough to signal that the meal ahead is worth your full attention. Attentive table service carries guests through the experience without ceremony for its own sake.

What's on the Plate

The menu is rooted in classic American steakhouse territory, with the kitchen extending confidently into seafood. Starters set the tone early — freshly shucked Northwest oysters arrive with duo dipping sauces, roasted bone marrow comes with onion confit and a smoked Nueske's bacon-bourbon vinaigrette on artisan toast points, and the Seafood Tower assembles cracked lobster tail, jumbo shrimp, Alaskan King crab legs, shucked oysters, mussels, clams, salmon gravlax, and chilled calamari salad into a proper centerpiece. Ahi Tuna Tartare — sushi-grade fish with avocado, fried wonton chips, Ponzu sauce, and wasabi aioli — bridges the two worlds the restaurant occupies.

Soups include a Lobster Bisque and a Classic French Onion alongside the chef's daily selection. Salads lean local where possible, with references to Capay Valley ingredients appearing in the mustard aioli and elsewhere on the menu — a nod to the agricultural valley the resort calls home.

Part of Something Larger

C2 is one of more than a dozen dining options within Cache Creek Casino Resort, which also includes Enso Sushi, Chang Shou for Asian cuisine, and several casual formats. Within that lineup, C2 holds the fine dining anchor position — the place to go when the occasion calls for it. Valet parking, private party options, and outdoor seating round out the practical picture for guests making an evening of it.