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Delta King - Pilothouse Restaurant, Sacramento, CA

Delta King - Pilothouse Restaurant

3.8
3.8
1906 Reviews
$30 and under
Californian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
  • Charming
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
The Pilothouse restaurant aboard the historic Delta King offers river side dining, outstanding cuisine, a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence wine list and a great place to meet with friends in a relaxed, fun atmosphere. Gluten free items available. Proud participant in the Sacramento Farm to Fork initiative utilizing local seasonal produce when ever it is available.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Contemporary American, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:30 am–10:00 am Lunch Mon, Wed–Sun 11:30 am–4:00 pm Bar Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Tue 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (916) 441-4440
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Rudy Balch
  • Catering
    Complete catering facilities with 8 banquet rooms. Contact James Tokuno at 916-441-4440.
  • Private party facilities
    Private parties up to 10 guests can be booked through the restaurant. For larger groups please contact the catering department. Contact James Tokuno at 916-441-4440.
  • Neighborhood
    Sacramento
  • Cross street
    Front & K Streets
  • Parking details
    Valet - Restaurant Guests (with validation) $8 - Validated city lot parking also available
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,906 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.8
3.8 based on recent ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 3.7Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Sacramento / Sacramento Valley

    Great for scenic views

  • Sacramento / Sacramento Valley

    Californian

  • Sacramento

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Delta King - Pilothouse Restaurant offers a "wonderful experience" with its charming river views and "fabulous food." The historical ambiance adds to the dining delight, particularly during sunset. While service can be inconsistent, the "friendly staff" and "great atmosphere" make it a unique dining destination worth trying for special occasions.

1,906 Reviews
  1. Melissa

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service! Gave us a free dessert unexpectedly and sat us by the window by the river as requested. Only drawback was small menu with not very many entree choices. Overall, wonderful!

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  2. Tom

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Let me start off by saying I have dined at the Delta King before and had a nice experience. Last night however the main bar was closed so they were working with a limited bar. The other issue was there was only one server for the whole dining room. It was almost 30 minutes by the time we get any service. Another 15 until we got some warm bread and butter, which was good. Cesar salad came a bit later, but the dressing was not good. Brussel sprouts were a hit. Main courses were ok. We had to send back the fish as it was completely fried and nowhere on the menu did it mention “fried”. Really it all boils down to understaffing. We had ordered drinks…they never came. Our meals were served and as I was about to get up and see where the drinks were the server did bring a complementary glass of wine but honestly by that time I was almost about to just walk out. Over an hour to get our meals. I have waited on tables. Got through college waiting tables. I 100% know how it feels to be short staffed but my only advice to our server is to just communicate. Had she said we are one short tonight and there might be some delays I would have understood. Biggest issue though is getting the drinks out first! That relaxes everyone and, in all honesty, increase the sale and hence the tip if you follow the percentage rule of how to tip. Wrapped up the night with one of the Candle Light Concerts in the Railroad Museum…..which was awesome. Delta King can do better….

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  3. Martha

    Sacramento

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Service was good, sat near the bar area, super cold in that area, too cold for winter, we froze pretty much the whole time, food was ok, very little servings for Dine Downtown, couldn't get a feel of what food was really tasting like, all in all would not go back.
    Delta King - Pilothouse RestaurantResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Martha. We're sorry to hear that you found the temperature in our bar area uncomfortable, we will make sure to mention this to our Restaurant Manager. We appreciate your feedback on our serving size and will take this into consideration. We hope you will give us another chance to impress you in the future.

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  4. Hollis

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I loved the experience, which included a family of seals barking after dinner songs! The food was tasty but the highlights were the ambiance and service!
    Delta King - Pilothouse RestaurantResponded 2 days ago
    We are thrilled to hear that you had a great experience at Delta King - Pilothouse Restaurant! It's wonderful to know that our ambiance and service added to your enjoyment. We are glad you loved our food, and we will strive to keep delivering that quality. Looking forward to serving you again soon!

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  5. Di

    Seattle

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went during dine around town but did not know what this was and was not offered explanation. Dinner was good and service was nice. Unique setting indeed. Should be at least 3 $$$ signs or more.
    Delta King - Pilothouse RestaurantResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to post a review, we are glad to hear you enjoyed our unique setting. We hope you will join us again to try our regular menu.

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  6. Stephen

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 16, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Arrived at 6:45 for a 7:00 reservation. Waited 45 minutes before we were seated in a secondary room. Waited another 25 minutes for water and silverware. Finally gave up and left. Never placed an order. Never even saw a waiter/waitress. Just a terrible experience.
    Delta King - Pilothouse RestaurantResponded 2 days ago
    We are truly sorry to hear about your disappointing experience at Delta King - Pilothouse Restaurant. We understand how frustrating it can be to wait for service, especially when you've made a reservation. We strive to provide the best service possible and we're sorry that we didn't provide that during your visit. Your feedback is valuable to us and we will use it to improve our service moving forward. We hope you'll give us another chance to make it right.

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  7. Julie

    Sacramento

    72 reviews

    4.0

    72 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    A friend and I went for Dine Downtown and we were very happy with not only the food but the service. Our server Cora, along with a few others made the evening very pleasant. I had the braised short rib raviolis, and my friend had the salmon. We were both very pleased with the delicious food. Dining on the Delta King was a lot of fun and the river view is amazing. I would recommend valet parking ($15 if you dine there) as old Sac parking can be challenging.
    Delta King - Pilothouse RestaurantResponded on January 14, 2025
    We are thrilled to hear that you and your friend had a great time at Delta King - Pilothouse Restaurant. It is wonderful to know that you enjoyed our braised short rib raviolis and salmon. We are also glad that you found our service pleasant. We appreciate your recommendation to others and your understanding about our parking options. Looking forward to serving you again!

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  8. Eileen and Ken

    Sacramento

    118 reviews

    3.0

    118 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We can here as a plan B. Missed the train. My grandson really enjoyed walking around the Delta Queen. He had lots of time to do this with his grandpa because the poor server had no help. The food was good. We would go back if that is what our grandson requests.
    Delta King - Pilothouse RestaurantResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback and for choosing Delta King - Pilothouse Restaurant. We are glad to hear your grandson had the opportunity to explore the boat. We are sorry to hear your service was slow, we are constantly working on improving our service and your feedback is invaluable in this process. We hope you will join us again on your next visit.

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  9. Trevor

    Sacramento

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dine downtown experience was fantastic. Opted to sit at the bar, which had live music on a Saturday. Food was delicious and service by the bartender Shad was great!
    Delta King - Pilothouse RestaurantResponded on January 14, 2025
    Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience at Delta King - Pilothouse Restaurant, especially the live music on a Saturday. It is great to know that our food and service met your expectations. Your kind words truly mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another fantastic dining experience.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    It is a cool place to have a restaurant, but the bar has a better vibe and the top deck view. The menu is small and only had one beef option ( beef ravioles). The portions are fairly modest ( thee raviolis for the entree). Our server had a cold or something and we had to ask for drink refills and the dinner bread that comes with the dinner. I think she was the only server of several tables, so I don’t totally blame her for neglecting us. We ordered a course meal option that consisted of three course. Choices were , salad or two bacon wrapped shrimp, beef ravioli, salmon and rice or califlower . There were two desert options. The kitchen made us feel a little rushed as they brought the servings out on top of each other. The meals were $45 a person. On a side note, while making our reservation we noted that it was our anniversary and mentioned it upon sitting. I understand not all restaurants do anything for special occasions but it would have been nice for the server to acknowledge us. All in all, it wasn’t horrible but the vibe was cold and the portions were small. We ended up going across the street and getting a burger after dinner.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
Google Map for Delta King - Pilothouse Restaurant

1000 Front Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Front & K Streets
  • Neighborhood
    Sacramento
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:30 am–10:00 am Lunch Mon, Wed–Sun 11:30 am–4:00 pm Bar Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Tue 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Contemporary American, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet - Restaurant Guests (with validation) $8 - Validated city lot parking also available
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Rudy Balch
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (916) 441-4440
  • Catering
    Complete catering facilities with 8 banquet rooms. Contact James Tokuno at 916-441-4440.
  • Private party facilities
    Private parties up to 10 guests can be booked through the restaurant. For larger groups please contact the catering department. Contact James Tokuno at 916-441-4440.
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