Location: Sacramento
Top Restaurants in Sacramento
Top Things to do in Sacramento
- 1. California State Railroad Museum
- 2. Crocker Art Museum
- 3. Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament
- 4. California State Capitol Museum
- 5. Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park
- 6. Capitol Park
- 7. William Land Park
- 8. American River Bicycle Trail
- 9. California Automobile Museum
- 10. American River Parkway
Sacramento Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Sacramento
California's capital city is often overlooked by tourists seeking out better known destinations in other corners of the state. Look again: Sacramento offers a range of exciting, educational and historic attractions sure to entertain all. Families will want to check out the cheetahs, jaguars and crocodiles at the Zoo while political buffs should head to the state Capitol, which features a park and museum on California history, or the Governor's Mansion. Anyone with an interest in trains will enjoy the Railroad Museum's massive collection of antique locomotives. Everyone will enjoy the restaurants and shops of historic Old Sacramento on the city's lovely waterfront.
Things to do in Sacramento
1. The Kitchen Restaurant
Overall Ratings
5 based on 223 reviews
The Kitchen, a Selland Family Restaurant, serves a five-course prix fixe demonstration dinner menu based on a monthly seasonal framework that features the best and freshest ingredients available on a daily basis, mostly procured locally and regionally. Dinner service also includes an interactive intermission featuring chefs’ tasting stations, as well as a finale of fresh herb tea service and artisan coffee served with Dessert. BY RESERVATION ONLY.<br><br>The Kitchen Restaurant has earned every imaginable local and regional award along with an impressive list of national accolades, including the AAA Five Diamond Award five years running, a nod as a semi-finalist for the James Beard “Outstanding Restaurant” Award, the highest Zagat ratings, and honors from Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast, as well as inclusion in the Yelp Top 100 and the Open Table Top 100.
Reviewed By Tulika_sac - Sacramento, California
Kitchen is not a regular restaurant but a restaurant theater where the food, the chef and the staff are the stars !. The chef is entertaining with good sense of humor and has amazing culinary skills. The staff was attentive, friendly and ready to make the evening spectacular for us.
We were here for about 4 hours but didnt feel it was too long. The food was extensive, in addition to the course menu, the intermission had spread of gourmet food ( Sushi, tacos and other snacks). We were served a platter of dessert along with the dessert course and a take out box to take it home.
On arrival we were encourage to roam the back kitchen and pantry where small plates were offered.
All in all incredible experience watching chef and crew make food in front of us, entertaining talks and amazing food.
2. Biba
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 636 reviews
Reviewed By 92210David_W - Indian Wells, California
Having traveled to Italy on many occasions & visited many regions, I’ve had lasagna plenty of times to know good, great or bad. Biba’s is exceptional, and Biba personally greeting your table makes the experience off the chart fantastic.
Be sure to ask about lasagna availability when calling to make your reservation, because it isn’t on the menu everyday, and I suggest going early enough to safely assure yourself they won’t be sold out.
I’m in love with Biba’s charm and her food, so I never miss a chance to dine here when I’m in Sacramento.
3. Mikuni Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 724 reviews
Reviewed By 4everjung - Placerville, California
I have been going to Mikuni's since they opened up in Rancho on Hazel. Despite the expansion, they still pay attention to the customer and service. We started at the bar and waited for a table. Once seated, the server was good at making suggestions based on our questions. The rolls are amazing. I was a bit disappointed in the "mixed" sununomo. There was not mix. It was sliced cucumbers with fileted shrimp. It was good, but did not meet our expectations. You can dine here very affordably...a novelty in Downtown Sacramento...without compromising service and quality. I highly recommend!
4. The Waterboy
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 281 reviews
We feature a seasonal menu, inspired primarily by the beautiful cuisines of northern Italy and southern France. In addition, we offer a diverse wine list and a full bar featuring artisanal cocktails and aperitifs.
Reviewed By Dragonfly972 - Castro Valley, California
The Waterboy is one of the best dining experiences we have encountered in a long time. The interior is classy (not drippy) upscale white tablecloth. The patrons (for the most part) were dressed the part, which seems to be an exception these days. Nice to see on a Saturday night out. Our server, Courtney, was top notch in every way. Professional, articulate, and personable. In fact all of the staff was really great. Everyone covered all the bases with ease. And, the pace of the service throughout the evening was perfect.
The food was excellent from beginning to end, with marinated olives, to our salads (chicories salad and the beet salad), I totally could have made a meal out of just the chicories salad (fantastic!). Main courses were the ravioli with a turnips side, and the lamb shank with risotto... All of them spectacularly prepared. It is also great to know that The Waterboy serves sustainable, local food.
We never felt rushed at all, in fact we felt like we were supposed to stay and just revel in the wonderful meal we had just savored.
This place is truly on our "HIT LIST" for dining.
5. The Firehouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 699 reviews
Reviewed By Russ A - Turlock, California
A nice high end restaurant in Old Sacramento. Nice atmosphere, great service amd great food. Flavors were tasty. I would recommend this place.
6. Tower Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 864 reviews
Reviewed By Mary P - Woodland, California, United States
A fun place to eat whether it be breakfast, lunch or dinner you will always find something on the menu that will delight your taste buds. For over 24 years we have been eating here and the Chinese chicken salad is by all means, hands down our favorite! Service is courteous and attentive. The outside seating on the patio is wonderful and comfortable . We always enjoy our visit.
7. Mulvaney's Building & Loan
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 211 reviews
Reviewed By kcdenman - Fair Oaks, California
There are two doors; look for the one with the actual sign on it, then everything will be fantastic. It's like you're visiting your culinarily-inspired world-traveling uncle who is desperate to cook the latest thing he's discovered, so many options and such lovely service. All the tiny touches are appreciated from carafes of water to nicely salted butter and freshly sliced bread. Started with an amuse bouche of Asian-inspired meatballs with aioli followed by the bread. We ordered the cheese plate with such decadent wildflower honey, sesame flatbread, four cheeses, dried fruit and walnuts. He ordered the duck with carrot top spaetzle and blood oranges while I had sturgeon with black eyed peas which was perfect. We finished the night with chocolate bread pudding (his) and New Orleans butter cake (it is Mardi Gras, y'all!) with duck fat caramel and sour cherries on top. Chuck and the rest of the servers did not rush us at all, it was well paced throughout.
8. Ella Dining Room & Bar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 412 reviews
In the heart of Downtown, the family behind The Kitchen and Selland's Market Café brings you the region’s most relaxed and elegant destination, Ella Dining Room and Bar. Ella offers warm, welcoming ambiance in an inspiring space that evokes effortless European rustic luxury. Our design team from Amsterdam has created an environment that is modern yet timeless, dramatic yet comforting. Ella brings together the finest quality local farm to fork ingredients from this bountiful region to create authentic and honest fine food that nourishes body and soul. Chef and Owner Randall Selland and family invite you to savor the joys of friends, family, and great food and wine. Service is gracious and refined. Ella has signature handcrafted cocktails, an eclectic and impressive wine list, and a fresh seafood bar. We specialize in Private Parties. Perfect for business lunches, celebration dinners, and everyday enjoyment. Walking distance from Convention Center, Capitol, theaters, and hotels. Located in America''s Farm to Fork Capital, Sacramento, in the city's "The Kay" District.
Reviewed By WineEng - Green Valley, California
Nice, modern, hip dining scene for downtown Sacramento. Our food selections were delicious and prepared to our requests. Service was attentive and there when needed.
The only odd thing was that we arrived at the start of the lunch crowd yet several items on the menu, including a specialty, had only a couple of servings available. Almost seems like they were relying on yesterday’s preparations instead of having plenty for the lunch crowd. That was disappointing. If that had not been the case, it would have rated a 5.
Lots of parking garages nearby plus valet if walking a block is a problem. Recommended. Cheers
9. Grange Restaurant & Bar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 453 reviews
Grange is a culinary expression of all things local, reflecting the authentic essence and soul of its community. Service is warm, friendly, and embracing at Sacramento's premiere dining destination. With an intimate atmosphere of urban sophistication, Grange is the quintessential Sacramento restaurant experience.
Reviewed By Sandra S
The Grange is a popular upbeat restaurant in midtown Sacramento. The service was very slow when we arrived but going forward was excellent. The cod was “as good a fish” as my husband has ever had. The duck was superior and my chicken was very tender. The risotto was not good and the clams were very small. We enjoyed our experience. A restaurant you must try, however it will lighten your wallet!
10. Tres Hermanas Mexican Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 243 reviews
Reviewed By Mark M - El Dorado Hills, California
It's the Wandering Yank here. I was last here 5 years ago, and as I was meeting a friend from out of town for lunch and the location was ideal, I suggested Tres Hermanas. Excellent idea!!!
For $9.99, I had a salad with a delicious and interesting cilantro salad, not-too-large carnitas quesadilla, and rice and beans. Wow!!! Everything was delicious!!!
The place is a converted house in a semi-residential neighborhood, so it's more interesting than the usual strip mall. Service was very prompt and engaging. And the prices were very reasonable. What else is there to ask for?
2 thumbs up!
