I have always loved this restaurant and, they have an awesome vegan menu too!! We are exploring a vegan diet and it’s really great to have a 100% cruelty free set of gourmet menu options. They do not sacrifice quality or variety. The cashew brie is delicious, the chickpea fritters are so good... what a treat. The meal has left me smiling ear to ear.
Great options for seating. In or out front or cool back patio. The food was excellent. The gourmet pizza put One Speed to shame I am sorry to say. And when my pinot grigio was not DRY enough for me the waiter and bartender (who knew quite a bit about wine it turns out) made it right no questions asked and charged only for the glass that I drank. LOVED IT. Will be back to decide if it is our "place."
Whenever I am in town I make a point to stop here for at least one meal! Not only have I never had a bad meal here, but the staff is always friendly & welcoming. The atmosphere is very comfortable. As a single gal I tend to eat at the bar area of a restaurant instead of taking up a table and it always feels inviting. Today I had an heirloom blt with their garlic fries & it was delicious! Ask Noah to make you a whiskey sour...you will thank me!
H&L. This restaurant has character. My family had three of their pizzas all of which were memorable and were good. The Kabocha Squash Puree, Pear, Peppered Bacon, Almonds, Goat Cheese & Honey was sweet enough to be a dessert. I thought my 'Kill-Devil’ Avenue- Adam Leno as a dinner drink was very good.
Sooo Happy I found you. I am a vintage woman(77) also disabled. I stumbled upon Hook and Ladder. YEA YEA. Best food and service in Sacramento. I have been treated soooo wonderful by staff. The food is AWESOME I have been to lunch,,brunch and hopefully this week dinner. I also eat alone a lot. They all make me feel welcome and comfortable.I can't say enough about Hook and Ladder, except YUM YUM Milli
Had some amazing cocktails there tonight. I hope I get her name right-Gwen was very helpful and friendly. She suggested new drinks on there summer menu. Very refreshing not over sweet-all I can say is wow! I'm a beer drinker and decided to take a chance and I'm glad I did. Try The Pimm and gin cocktail and the bourbon and apricot drink. I forget the names but very nice.
Very hip, chill atmosphere. Cool, swanky, industrial decor. The lighting is very low providing a bit of intimacy. There is a bar with big screen tvs, and a little lounge area. The tvs do not distract from the overall atmosphere.
I have eaten here twice.
The first time was with a large group. The waitress was straight to business, the table was tended to in good order.
The second was with a friend. The waitress was very friendly and attentive.
Both visits the eats were absolutely amazing!!
So fresh, flavorful, and Mouth watering!!
The presentation was also nice.
I love this place!
I had the Crab Hash and it was wonderful. My only criticism was the potatoes could have been a tiny bit hotter. But that's just me. I prefer my food molten lava hot when it arrives and allowed to cool down in front of me. I love the wait staff at the Hook & ladder. They are knowledgeable about the menu, courteous, & attentive. The atmosphere is laid back, rustic/urban and cool. It's a hidden gem.
Best New Restaurant in Ages!. Finally somewhere in Sacramento that is not the "same old thing" or following the current trend. The atmosphere is laid out perfectly and is an enjoyable place to just sit and people watch and have a drink. The drinks are amazing, they have two of SacTowns best bartenders working here, I was surprised to see. I have visited twice both times for dinner but I believe they have weekend brunch as well and lunches. Dinner both times was flawless, service was attentive and pleasant and the food was presented beautifully and cooked perfectly. Both times have been the top two dinner experiences I've had in Sacramento in YEARS!!! My expectations for a newly opened restaurant are never high, theres always a "grace" period for errors, glitches etc. It's amazing that I had two wonderful experiences and this place has been open a month, maybe.... i think they must have amazing management and a solid professional staff, and whoever is in that kitchen.... ROCK ON!
H&L lives up to the hype. We came here for brunch in their back patio and it was hands down one of the best brunches we’ve had in Sacramento. Server was pretty attentive and friendly. We got the breakfast burrito (make sure to get some hot sauce on the side) which was incredibly tasty with balanced flavors of the house made chorizo, hash browns and eggs. The porchetta hash was amazing with perfectly cooked porchetta where there was a little bit of fat and still crispy and not dry at all. Drinks were made well too, we got the Bloody Mary and iced Irish Coffee. We will definitely be back!
We had a family dinner here. Several people arrived early and had seasonal cocktails at bar, all were excellent. Server was very pleasant and knowledgeable. Atmosphere is very pleasant and casual. Food was all very good. The fried chicken sandwich, brick chicken, garlic shrimp, and short rib pasta got raves. The branzino and bean dish was amazing. Everyone at table enjoyed their order. Dessert was a wonderful panacotta with berries. Perfectly balanced dessert to end a meal with.
Beautiful restaurant, we sat in a cozy little nook .They have a very seasonal fresh menu. We enjoyed tatertots as anstarter . Cute cubed potatoes freshly fried served with a creamy avocado ranch. Very nice. Our second course was technically a starter as well, but we like to share, so a scallop crudo in the hot weather sounded nice. Served in a shell a tasty dish of raw scallops onion & avocado was quite refreshing. Our main was a roasted black cod. Served on fresh bell peppers. Just a hint of spice was not overpowering..
The restaurant itself has a nice ambiance & the staff are well versed and descriptive when exploring the menu. Enjoy a nice date night here. Not too fancy but definitely upscale. Would we go back....yes definitely. 4 thumbs up.
Great spot in the downtown area. The wood fire pizza with hot salami or similar and chili oil was ridiculously good. Fried chicken sandwich was super crispy w the fixings and good crisped fries. The calamari appetizer was not what I expected and was more tossed into a farro style salad with greens on top. My blueberry sour cider was awesome too.
Met my husband here for a mid-week date lunch. It was a hot summer day, but we still sat on the back patio. It has a pleasant secret garden feel, with lots of greenery and shade. I had a Strawb-aries Season while we chatted and waited for lunch. Very refreshing, not too boozy or sweet. We shared the tator tots, which are fantastically square, and the pizzasalad. The pizzasalad was not my favorite but a nice lighter pizza option. I would certainly go back.
Went here for brunch and the experience was amazing. The server was very friendly and nice. We all offered the burger and it was decent, nothing too special.
However, we do enjoy the bubble board. It's kinda new and the juices were refreshing when mixed with the champagne.
Went during odd hours and enjoyed the place mostly empty. Split the two vegan options on the menu and got a hot toddy. Great service, very yummy food, and the vegan Ruben specifically reminds me of the lesson that everything I ever liked about meat was really just seasoning (so hats off to the chef!!). I'd happily go again since there's plenty of options to make non-vegans happy too.
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Wow wow wow! What a wonderful surprise it was coming here! Extremely intimate if you’re sitting on the back patio (which we obviously had to due to covid.) Our server was very nice and attentive. He knew flavors and what paired well with each other.
Their cocktail list is really beautiful and presentation is outstanding. I got a Campari and soda along with some bitters in my soda water (which the server suggested because I have a very sensitive stomach ***thoughtful***).
We started with the Burrata which is on the dinner menu. Oh my lord this had to have been the best appetizer I have ever ordered! Fresh ricotta, golden beets, pistachios, sautéed fennel, and a balsamic reduction on toast. Truly, my heart fluttered!
My entree was the short ribs with horseradish whipped potatoes. Really delicious and hearty, it was a really cold day so that definitely warmed me up. My husband had the fried chicken sandwich which was equally as delicious. 10/10 would go here again. I’ve already started to tell my friends about this place and blasted my Instagram stories with our food pics haha! Cheers!! You guys are doing a great job!
Located in trendy midtown, this restaurant exudes a hip ambiance that's perfect for a delightful brunch experience. The charming string lights add a touch of magic, enhancing the overall modern appeal. The food quality is good and reasonable pricing makes it an good option for those seeking a satisfying yet affordable brunch spot.
Visiting from Midwest and daughter who
lives in Lincoln treated us. We will be back! Experience, atmosphere and food were all excellent!
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