Best Lunch Restaurants in Rio Linda

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchMexican

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Sacramento

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Arden FairCitrus HeightsFair OaksMidtownNorth NatomasRoseville

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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All dining options

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Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

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1. Chef Frank Japanese Cuisine

4.8

Exceptional(10)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Japanese • North Natomas

Booked 14 times today

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2. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Natomas

3.6

Very Good(92)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Sacramento

Booked 10 times today

Time counts at BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we’ve continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ’s a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ’s to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we’ve put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven’t just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it’s because of them we’re continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ’s, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.

3. Magpie Cafe

4.8

Exceptional(238)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Midtown

Booked 16 times today

Magpie is always available for walk in dining! Magpie is a family owned and operated independent restaurant in Midtown Sacramento. Since 2005, Magpie has served farm to table fare that reflects the values of life in California’s Central Valley. Our menu has an interesting mix of dishes highlighting the season's best offerings of share plates, bites, and entree's. We are more committed than ever to our mission of celebrating what makes our city and region special, and contributing to it by making seasonal, farm-to-table food in Sacramento. We are walking distance from California's state capitol building and convention center on the corner of 16th and P Streets overlooking the beautiful tree filled Fremont Park. The lively restaurant space features artwork and murals from local artists with bar, booth and table seating. The open patio has a variety of tall and low tables surrounded by live edge wooden benches and Magpie's iconic yellow umbrellas.

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4. Ella Dining Room and Bar

4.7

Exceptional(5408)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Sacramento

Booked 47 times today

Located in America's Farm to Fork Capital. 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. The environment is modern yet timeless, dramatic yet comforting. Ella brings together the finest quality 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.

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5. Seasons 52 - Sacramento

4.7

Exceptional(3517)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Arden Fair

Booked 27 times today

Seasons 52 is a Fresh Grill and Wine Bar offering a seasonal menu that is naturally lighter and always flavorful. Our seasonal menus feature ingredients at their peak of freshness, oak-fire grilled or brick oven roasted (without a fryer in sight) to be naturally lighter and more flavorful. We also offer an extensive list of wines by the glass and bottle. Here, you'll always feel free to enjoy every bite, every sip, every moment. Lunch and dinner daily with happy hour Monday-Thursday from 3-6PM.

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6. Aioli Bodega Espanola

4.8

Exceptional(2145)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Spanish • Sacramento

Booked 14 times today

Welcome to Aioli Bodega Espanola where our authentic food, wine and ambiance will transport you to Andalusia. We provide tapas, entrees and desserts for lunch, dinner, private events, and catering.

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7. Prelude Kitchen & Bar

4.6

Exceptional(910)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Sacramento

Booked 25 times today

Prelude Kitchen & Bar is Restaurant located in Downtown Sacramento that serves Modern American, Farm to Fork cuisine. Our Chefs work directly with local Sacramento Farmers to source local ingredients for each dish. We believe food and dining is more than sustenance, it's a connection between guests, chefs, farmers, and the nature that surrounds us. Our menu is crafted from scratch, ensuring that every bite resonates with exceptional taste, genuine flavor, and fine dining quality. Prelude Kitchen & Bar is conveniently located in the heart of Downtown Sacramento next to the Crest Theater, Golden One Center, State Capitol, SAFE Credit Union Convention Center and Performing Arts Center. We offer validated parking at Capitol Garage located directly across the restaurant.

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8. Brasserie du Monde

4.5

Awesome(1720)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Sacramento

Booked 15 times today

Whether you’re in need of a quick bite and a café au lait or in the mood to enjoy an extended evening of dining and wining, when you come to Brasserie Du Monde or our Café à Coté, you will enjoy the casual elegance that embodies the uniquely romantic French spirit referred to as le charme de la vie (“the charm of life.”). By combining superior quality ingredients with flawless execution and a commitment to providing the exceptional guest experience, we are transforming the uniquely French concept of a traditional brasserie –a full service restaurant with an extended drink list –into Sacramento’s newest food and drink destination.Bienvenue!

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9. Camden Spit and Larder

4.8

Exceptional(567)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Sacramento

Booked 26 times today

Camden Spit & Larder, a modern London-inspired eatery, in Downtown Sacramento on Capitol Mall. Chef Oliver Ridgeway showcases the pristine ingredients of the surrounding region with its bold design, bustling bar scene, and prime private dining facilities. Camden is comfortable yet elevated. We are located just a few blocks from the Capitol and Convention Center and just steps from the Golden 1 Center. This is the perfect place to dine pre-show or concert. Camden S&L was a restaurant 'Recognized by Michelin' in 2021, 2022, & 2023.

10. Willow

4.3

Awesome(395)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Sacramento

Booked 5 times today

Willow Restaurant & Bar invites you to indulge in a refined dining experience, through Southern Italian and Mediterranean Sea-inspired cuisine. Under the expert guidance of Executive Chef Scott Carr, Willow masterfully blends the decadence of house-made breads and pastas with the vibrant flavors of Mediterranean seafood and spices. Located within The Exchange Sacramento, Curio Collection by Hilton, Willow is the perfect backdrop for a romantic date night dinner, festive celebrations, or a sophisticated company dinner. Conveniently situated Downtown Commons (DOCO) and old Town Sacramento, Willow is the premier destination for Happy Hour before heading to an event at Golden 1 Center. Join us for an evening of seasonal, handcrafted cocktails and a thoughtfully curated wine selection, and savor in the finest dining that Sacramento has to offer.

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MichaelVIP
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •4 reviews
4.0
Dined today
Burger was very good. The soup was bland and flat.
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Magpie CafePrice: Moderate• American• Midtown
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4.8
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined today
I had an amazing experience as always!!!!! Food is 10/10
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Seasons 52 - SacramentoPrice: Expensive• American• Arden Fair
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4.7
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Claudia
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Chef Frank's is amazing. The food is excellent. The prices are extremely reasonable, especially for the quality and freshness. Many of the staff are Japanese and you feel that there is an authenticity to the food and the service. I highly recommend reservations even on a Wednesday night.
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Chef Frank Japanese CuisinePrice: Moderate• Japanese• North Natomas
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4.8
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia County •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Even though the volume was high due to a private event, the service alone was worth the visit. Interesting craft cocktails and a well imagined and prepared meal make Ella’s a stand out @ the capital.
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Ella Dining Room and BarPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Sacramento
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4.7
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Barbara
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 25, 2025
We loved everything we had and our server was wonderful
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BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - NatomasPrice: Moderate• American• Sacramento
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3.6

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