Modesto’s Redwood Cafe Makes Move To River Islands
It’s not unusual for a restaurant to move to a new location. But recently, Modesto’s landmark restaurant and wedding venue, The Redwood Café, was physically picked up and moved to River Islands in Lathrop. All four buildings that make up the Redwood Café are now much closer to their permanent home site in Lathrop. In early June, the buildings journeyed across freeways and side streets and finally through River Islands until they reached their temporary drop location at Dell’Osso Family Farm.
It will be safely stored here while construction continues at Redwood Café’s permanent home within the Town Center. As of August 2025, the cellar rooms—which will provide a fantastic experience for group dinners and special occasions—are under construction.
We are thrilled to report that foundation work for the Redwood Café is underway. Crews recently poured the foundation concrete, a pivotal milestone marking the transition from groundwork to building up.
The foundation sets the stage for the next chapter in the café’s expansion. What’s next? Vertical construction will soon begin–walls, cellar elements, and structural framing are on the horizon.
If all goes according to plan, the Redwood Café should be open in early 2026.
Updates will continue to be posted here and via text message— opt in by texting the keyword ‘RedwoodCafe’ to 30120. Check out the videos below to see the building traveling to Lathrop!
