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Rio Vista, California: Foster's Bighorn - 300 Heads

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Address:
143 Main St., Rio Vista, CA
Directions:
South of Hwy 12/Rio Vista Rd. in downtown Rio Vista, a block from the river.
Hours:
Closed Tu. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
707-374-2511
RA Rates:
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Heads on the wall at Foster's Bighorn.

Foster's Bighorn - 300 Heads

Foster's Bighorn Bar and Restaurant, established in 1931 as a trophy haven where the public could view the animals of the world.

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Foster's Bighorn - 300 Heads

New management has really upgraded the environment, giving it a comfortable old world feel. Heather, our bartender, was charming and friendly and the fried asparagus was amazing!

[Martin Cameron, 05/30/2011]

Sounds good, as long as "comfortable old world feel" also encompasses the display of 300 animal heads.

Heads Polished at Foster's Bighorn

We have an update from Howard Lamothe, new owner of Foster's Bighorn in Rio Vista, CA. Our review, while as positive as you can be about eating in a place with 300 dead animal heads, noted the dank and murky atmosphere at Foster's....

[01/28/2001] Complete News Story


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