Bar cuisine: the best places to taste it in Sacramento

"The neighborhood watering hole and destination eatery. Can’t say enough great things about the transformation this place has gone through since..."

Francis Garcia

Ryan Malhoski

Arturo Estrada

Blue Kogelschatz

Harlow's Restaurant & Night Club

85/100 (1349 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Medium sized room with the band nearly level to the crowd. Great sound that will not deafen you. A wonderful atmosphere and a great backyard lounge..."

D.S. Holmstrom

"Good sized venue for small bands! Drinks are reasonable and good atmosphere and..."

Chris

"Went here for the Emo Night Tour on Thanksgiving Eve. The venue was really spacious and clean. The bartenders, security and ID Check staff were very..."

Corey Payne

"I Had a very nice time here. I was upstairs at the Starlet just above Harlow's. The sound was real good, the bands that played were outstanding. Nice..."

Wmd San

"My son's band played the Starlet Room and it was awesome. I loved the venue. Bar is easy access, some seating, room for the fans, counters for people..."

Robyn J

"Talib Qweli and his band were one of the greatest acts I've ever seen in my life. Love the vibes, love the acts, love the stage, love the patio,..."

William Hendren (Zealous)

"Always a great venue. Good acoustics. Drinks are inconsistent between bartenders and very overpriced…but still a good..."

Anthony Beebout

"What a blast! Got to see Save Faris for the first time! Harlow's was a great venue for a show! They have an amazing patio, with fire cones! And, The..."

Jason A

"Very nice staff. The venue let me sit (reserved a seat for me) during a standing-room-only event due to my disability. Good selection of beverages..."

Jefre J

"I hope this place stays up forever and ever. Saw a lot of my favorite artists and bands here upstairs and downstairs… lots of memories accompanied..."

K. Bear

"Dope lil venue. Staff was very courteous. All age shows, my 17yr old had a BALL seeing EST..."

Irize Earth

"Harlow's is a safe space for everyone to chill, rock out, and/or scream your lungs out to the music. I went to the drag queen show and emo night (I..."

Asher Jones

"Multiple bars, back patio for fresh air and a break between performers. Small venue and it’s always easy to find a good spot to watch the..."

C B

"staff was very kind and accommodating, highly recommend seeing a concert here! wonderful environment and they also offer non alcoholic drinks at the..."

Finn Thomas

"Amazing staff, great overall experience. 1st timer Saw Dj Quick. Will be looking forward to next night out at..."

Adina Stanfill

"Good place for a low key band. Drinks were good, bartender was cute. What else can you ask for? The back patio was fantastic on a warm early fall..."

Spencer McKevitt (LuckyIrishDevil)

"Love this place they bent over backwards to help make my handicapped friend as comfortable as possible. Wonderful venue for watching live music and..."

Jordan Smith

"Fun, intimate venue. Comfy diner-style seats around the wall with table service and they keep ample space for a dance floor. Great beer..."

Adam Knight

"The starlit room is a nice for a rock show. The sound is alright, there is a lot of bass bleed from the lower room. The staff was very nice...."

Kristopher Kuss

Revival

Wheelchair Accessible

"My friends and I have enjoyed this rooftop lounge. We've mostly just ordered drinks with a few food dishes mixed in here and there. They've done a..."

Tevis Pieper

"We had an amazing experience at this bar! Despite the busy crowd, the drinks were absolutely fabulous. We visited during the Kings and Warriors..."

LV

"The star of this place is the atmosphere. I loved it. Had the service not been so slow, I'd have given 5 stars. Our waiter was nice, but most..."

Rashida Frazier

"Located on the 3rd floor. Go into the Sawyer and its says Revival over the elevator. Great laid back vibe. Servers and hostesses are very..."

D Cyprian

"First time here was a good experience, don't have to be a quest for visit this roof top bar. Love the cute chair settings. Nice pool in the middle..."

Jessica Vang

"❤️❤️❤️ I DIDN'T GET A CHANCE TO TRY THE FOOD BUT THE DRINKS ARE AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AND THE ATMOSPHERE..."

Carolyn Warren-Smith

"Rooftop bar in DOCO Plaza. The view and vibe and cocktails are nice. The added cabanas when we were there made for the perfect added..."

Danielle Powers

"The atmosphere is lovely. I went to happy hour and drinks took a little longer than expected. Food was okay; tater tots needed salt, ribs were room..."

Derek Jones Of Epique Realty

"This review is for Priscilla. ( I believe that was her name, manager with dark her, really pretty).I frequent here often and staff is always..."

Angelica Estes

"Love this place. Great views, excellent drinks, extraordinary service. The lounge area and seating is super comfortable. Classy and upper class..."

Art Osby

"Atmosphere felt like you were in Miami enjoying cocktails on the rooftop of a swanky hotel on a warm summer night! All we needed was a live jazz band..."

Denise Fisher

"So thankful we left a place named after a financial institution, great staff, felt welcomed, good craft cocktails, and the atmosphere is great, only..."

Smilin Scott

"If you're looking for a great night life then you highly recommend be rooftop lounge at revival. Another 5 star review: So I reviewed this location..."

A. Alvarez

"Can't beat the views! Since there is a pool present, all drinks are served in plastic-ware. Love sitting by the fire pit and the location is in the..."

Melissa Allman

Bennett's American Cooking

Free off-street parking

Full Bar

Free Wifi

Accepts Credit Cards

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Wheelchair Accessible

33rd Street Bistro

"Love this Bistro!. Have been coming for years - One of my favorite spots to take out of town visitors. Every meal whether breakfast, lunch or dinner..."

Tamara C.

"I would recommend this place. Not too long a wait to be seated. The COFFEE was excellent...I need my coffee in the morning and this woke me up. Good..."

Jason

"Fabulous!. I have been coming here for years and it has been consistently..."

Sarah

"Excellent bistro feel... Great breakfast with French toast that rivals tower..."

Chris White

"I love their tomato bisque. It has a nice edge to it and it's a very deep red. Another thing I am a fan of is the steak with gnocchi. Oh, sweet sweet..."

Violet Mayugba

"Good food but service was slow. I would go back..."

Steve D

"Yummy!. I went here with a neighbor for dinner a few weeks ago, and I found it to be an average bistro. The food was good, the staff really..."

Wanasekander

"Always a good bet for a great meal! Love the salads and I have always had great luck with their soups. I crave this place in the winter.it is..."

Foodie

"33rd St. Goodness.... Great place to grab a great paninni sandwitch and a basket of fresh fries for lunch... or take your time with the decent wine..."

East Sac Rossco

"Beautifully upgraded (and expanded??) from its former name. Would be an excellent place to host an event or party. Atmosphere and detail was..."

Stephanie Barden

"Fish tacos, yes, I need to start here. The fish tacos are amazing, I love sea food, but is always hard finding the right place, the fish tacos are..."

Jesus C

"Delicious food. We loved the flavors of the Afghan food they prepared - both the Mantu and the Samosa were so flavorful. Also had the fish tacos..."

KenandJanine Kessler

"Rear parking lot is small; non-dairy and vegan selections also available; outdoor patio seating; nice bar; pleasant & helpful staff. We enjoyed our..."

Yvonne Au

"Very tasty food. The brunch burger was very good, and the fries were exceptional. Good service (not great, given there were very few customers and we..."

Katina O

"Love the new look! We just stopped in for a drink. I can recommend the Espresso Martini. Can't wait to go back for..."

Marta Brankline

"I love this place! Nice, savory comfort food that is reasonably priced and a great wine by the glass list. Drinks are well-made and service is top..."

Jessie Richardson

"We enjoy this place! They serve good food and I really like the variety in the menu. A few of my favorites are: ahi tuna appetizer, they have the..."

CG Emerson

"Fish tacos were good. Nice atmosphere. The chairs outside were a little uncomfortable but that’s OK. The service was..."

bartellj

"Had a large Caesar salad with chicken. The salad was good. The pakora appetizer was made with potatoes and I prefer zucchini pakora. The service was..."

K Nelson

"Beautiful bistro. Ordered the chicken kabob to go. I believe it was supposed to include fries which they forgot. Not a big deal. I normally always..."

Braxton Sheehy

"Great service! Karin is a great server. Suggested great drinks and even better food. We were out celebrating our 3rd year wedding anniversary and we..."

Nathaniel Turner

"We had dinner here tonight for the first time, Both of our entrees were delicious and so was the tiramisu. We will definitely be back...."

Mario Serrano

"We had an office event here this evening with about 40 people. The food was delicious and the drinks were wonderful. The manager Sheila was very..."

Maryam Saleh

Shady Lady Saloon

84/100 (3468 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The food is fantastic. They offer a wide variety of specialty drinks guaranteed not to disappoint. Servers are friendly, but they’re sometimes..."

Tonja Byrom

"My boyfriend and I moved to Sacramento from Chico about six months ago and had a very easy time finding a bar that reminded us of our favorite spot..."

Chelsea Rene

"My first time here was lastnight for a girls night... and we had a blast!! Service was very good, food was delicious and the music vibe was on point!..."

Milly Martinez

"I have never felt so welcomed by a bar before in my life! I love this place! Our waitress was amazing, the food was great, and the drinks were strong..."

Jessica Meehleib

"Try the Fried Green Tomatoes 🍅. They are excellent. We Love this place. The Mushroom Sliders blew me away too. So..."

Sean Telford

"After experiencing the worst service ever at a nearby restaurant, we decided to try this place. I the host and waitress was very friendly and..."

Terri Coleman-White

"Loved the atmosphere as soon as I walked in, great music playing, friendly people, very reminessent to my favorite decade the 1920’s. Had a great..."

Catherine Holzhauser Powers

"My Favorite neighborhood bar and restaurant. Great cocktails and food is tasty. I highly..."

Heather Johnson

"Very cool place! Wonderful cocktails, great service... Delicious food. Excellent live..."

Elizabeth Bradford

"Really cool little bar. It has the speakeasy feel with awesome craft cocktails and they have raised the bar with their food menu. It reminds me of..."

Ed Toro

"The food menu might be limited, but the drink list is..."

Ben Zamora-Weiss

"Highly recommend the Total Eclipse of the heart cocktail,only wished it was bigger I ordered two. Fried green tomatoes were..."

LaurenAlyce Rykowski

"What a gem!! It was a cold morning, so I started off with the Hot Buttered Rum to warm my bones, and it definitely worked! It was smooth, rich and..."

Marco Smith

"I come here often since they make the best old fashion drink. Their food is also delicious. The fresh pork skins was perfect! The ambience and the..."

ktzpawz

"The 20-taco taco platter with chicharrones is worth the trip by adding the salsa and dipping sauce—Chef's Kiss. Our server was so sweet. I..."

T Rich

"Great cocktails! I had such a hard time picking because there were so many good options. I had the Spring Fling and my friend had the Jameson & the..."

Jane Snider

"Nice speakeasy-style cocktail bar! I appreciated they were actually playing jazz music- very vibey. Drinks were solid- I had a Pimms cup which nicely..."

Evan Landman

"The Shady Lady is fantastic! The atmosphere is perfect, laid back and not too crowded, even on their outside patio. Food is delicious and very..."

Bri Crane

"The ambience is amazing, the decor is something out of the twenties, art decor, foil ceiling. Staff is courteous. Best bar food you’ll ever have...."

Rosa Ponce

"Relaxed vibe with great drinks! Would recommend to anyone..."

Nina Ortiz

"The bartenders are nice and the decor at this place is gorgeous! Came for a holiday bar crawl and every drink I had here was delicious..."

DanielleAnn Jacob

"Never tried a full meal here but I am giving it 5 stars for their amazingly well crafted cocktails and the house made pork rinds. I never thought I..."

Chaun Orr

"We went in for breakfast on a Sunday morning. It was a great atmosphere very cozy, and multiple people were helping us when we got there. We sat..."

Summer Sandberg

"Love the setting & feel of the place! Almost like time traveling! It is darker in the place and more of a mellow atmosphere. Great drinks &..."

Fallon Bertrand

"Love this place so much! The mac and cheese and NY corn are both so good. The service is great too. The manager Jose knows us and has our favorite..."

E B

"Perfect place to pregame with some drinks before entering a music concert at the Ace of Spades. Bartenders were down to earth and had great..."

Phil M.

"Love Shady Lady. The best drinks and the Sunday Brunch is always good. Be sure and order the beignets. The best in town! Bartenders are all great and..."

Carol Buck

"Youth Live at Shady Lady: Country Hill Jazz Band Over the years, I’ve enjoyed great cutting-edge craft cocktails, dinner and live music here at..."

Yvonne Au

The Porch Restaurant And Bar

84/100 (5496 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We were in town for Aftershock festival and I checked out this spot for lunch, it was definitely worth it! It was a Thursday early afternoon so there..."

Rachel C

"Food was reasonably priced for what we got. Bill was just around $100, four meals and two appetizers, I feel like that’s super fair considering the..."

Vanessa M

"This is probably my new favorite spot on 'The Grid! I took the whole family here for my mothers birthday brunch because I heard it was a great spot..."

R8CEHORSE

"The Sunday brunch Brisket & Biscuit was DELICIOUS! We were in the area and looking for last minute outdoor brunch eating and came upon this nice..."

Justin V.

"California meets the south, and what a tasty blend! We made a reservation for 7 the day before (required a credit card that would be charged $10 if..."

Ali Hanks

"Love this place for atmosphere and a Saturday breakfast or brunch! We got lucky because the Midtown Farmers Market is going on a block away! So we..."

Purna Purna

"The Porch truly gave a nice experience at their restaurant. I am a beginner when comes to alcohols and their mission to have beginners explore..."

Adrian Cazares

"Excellent services, well appointed dining room. Beautiful presentation. Chicken and waffle was..."

jeff knight

"We ordered several items, everything was delicious. But the skillet cornbread was a level above. Real comfort food, warm and perfectly cooked, paired..."

Lydia Caronna

"First off, the service here is excellent. The gentleman that served us was hysterical and so friendly. Def an inviting atmosphere. We ordered the..."

Jay O

"My friend and I came across this place by Google maps. We were in the area and felt like brunch. We ordered food to eat later it was so delicious...."

Miss Pineapples

"My mom-in-law invited us to get together for Christmas and I was really excited that she chose Porch. For appetizer, we ordered the brussels sprouts..."

Katrina Green

"The Porch Restaurant & Bar is some of the best southern cooking I’ve ever had. Very genuine and tasty. All of the staff is friendly and very..."

Nathan Hawkes

"Fun take on Southern cooking. Had the fried chicken, cheesy grits, collard greens. Deep fried beets we're the bomb. Well for me at least. Patient..."

Greg Music

Amoutath 1819

Wheelchair Accessible

"Nice lounge in the Hyatt. Food is limited and drinks were good. Food was a little pricey. There are plenty of surrounding restaurants that are..."

B P

"Nice place within the Hyatt Regency hotel. Decent variety of..."

Chuck Allen

"We had GREAT service and enjoyed our nachos and..."

DDD Boyotti

"I was there for the CalSAE Seasonal Spectacular and had an evening at the Amourath Patio Bar. MJ (Maria Jose) the bartender was amazing. I cannot say..."

Joanne Magana

"Super friendly and attentive waitstaff. Good spot for a breakfast..."

NomadShabs

"This place has AMAZING food! The atmosphere is great and the staff is extremely..."

Jae Jae Owen Ross

"Hotel lounge. Drinks were cold and server was..."

Todd Leif

"Very nice lounge with great appetizers— loaded tots are delicious!! Just a great..."

Bobbie Kirkpatrick

"Very, very good drinks. I know good drinks is easy for a bar but there is effort put into what they serve. Drink mixes are made fresh, really good..."

Craig Perry

"Quaint hotel bar! Perfect for a late night snack and..."

Sara Muldoon

Empress Tavern

83/100 (2154 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The service, the food, and atmosphere was incredible. I had a delightful wine and the lobster mac n cheese. I also tried as bite of the empress..."

Amelia Casella Stillwell

"Truly awesome. Incredible food, an amazing bottle of wine, the staff was super friendly and the building itself is gorgeous. I had the scallops and..."

Natalie Yoder

"Always a great experience, whether you go for just a drink or for a meal. The ambiance is amazing, maybe the best in Sacramento- it’s gorgeous. The..."

Rachel Webb

"The manager, Anthony, is superb. He has a knack for running a well oiled machine that puts the customer first. I followed him from Ella. Ella's loss..."

Al Lo Giudice

"The food and service was exceptional! Unfortunately, I would not recommend for an intimate date night, as the acoustics made it quite loud to have a..."

Veronica Hamilton

"I love this place. The food is always superior, the atmosphere inviting. I always recommend this fine..."

Robert M. Esparza

"Great atmosphere. Cocktails were creative, a bit small for the price but well made. The waitstaff was very attentive and welcoming. The food was..."

JoAnne Jones

"I have yet to be disappointed here. Our server, Heather, was awesome. Food was wonderful. We dined as a large group last night, March 9th & everyone..."

MK Nong

"Fantastic dinner tonight at a new place on K Street near the Capitol. Beautiful space, friendly, professional staff and soup to nuts best meal I've..."

Stan Bissey

"Excellent as usual! My 93 year old mother was extremely impressed and as we were leaving, she stated that "this place is wonderful, we must visit..."

Janet Spilman

"When it was with it's previous owners I had eaten here several times. The food was always good and the cocktails innovative. This time around we had..."

Walter Ford

"A hidden gem in a fun location. Beautiful ambiance and the food was delicious. Would go again and highly recommend..."

Ross AB

"Excellent cocktails and venue! The settings ng was underground and felt very cool. The menu changes to match popular movies. The food was good..."

Jimmi Parmer

"Just had the best Japanese Wagyu steak appetizer I’ve ever had! Empress grilled it perfectly! Each bite was melt in your mouth. Also had their..."

Crystal Eidanizadeh

"The service and food were top notch. French dip was melt in your mouth good. Short rib stroganoff was excellent. Meatball appetizers were the best I..."

Marvis Hood III

"A beautiful restaurant with delicious entrees and a good wine list. The brick ceiling is nice to look at, but maybe makes it a bit louder than you'd..."

Paul Stringham

"Great food! Had the shared rib plate. So much food! Everything was very good. Ribs were tender with the right amount of sauce, beans were just acidic..."

Trevor Bell

"We enjoyed our meal. Good vegetarian items and shareable meal options. Nice ambiance of course but is a little pricey. You may for..."

Maribel B

"Empress Tavern is the best restaurant in Sacramento at this time.There is a lot of options to choose from.The Rib eye steak is off the hook the..."

Word to Mouth

"A little bit of Prohibition-Era charm located underneath the Crest Theater downtown. Fine meats and buttressed ceilings are the cornerstone of this..."

Micaela Suarez

"Great place. Food was great, drinks were great. Atmosphere was great. Tons of people when I went so the drinks went by lager, ipa, stout, pilsner...."

Luis Moreno

"A really cool place that is truly unique in both atmosphere and menu selection. It is a great place to have a nice dinner before going to the Crest...."

Steven Brothers

"The food was amazing, we were on a double date and literally everything we ordered was 5 stars in looks and taste. The funny thing is their price is..."

Ridaa Kiwann

"This is an amazing restaurant. I highly recommend this restaurant. They have the best fried chicken, and this is one of only local restaurants that..."

A. Alvarez

"Awesome meal. Great menu choices, all cooked very well. A bit on the $$$$ side, but worth it. Service was great--the server even made recommendations..."

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