Best Restaurants for Foodies in Sacramento

7 restaurants available nearby

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1. Prelude Kitchen & Bar

4.6

Exceptional(850)

Price: Expensive

• American • Sacramento

Booked 36 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.

2. Willow

4.3

Awesome(344)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Sacramento

Booked 14 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.

3. Allora

4.8

Exceptional(2615)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Sacramento

Booked 19 times today

A Michelin recognized, modern Italian seafood restaurant in the heart of East Sacramento. Allora offers a four-course dining experience. Advanced Sommelier Elizabeth-Rose Mandalou and Executive Chef Deneb Williams invite you to enjoy this modern approach to dining; encompassing the best of Sacramento produce with new and classic Italian cuisine. Expert culinary craftsmanship showcasing fresh seafood & handmade pasta are creatively paired with a one-of-a-kind Italian inspired wine list and Italian-centric bar. Allora is a pause in the conversation; a moment between moments... Enjoy yours.* 23% service charge *Please note our cancellation and no-show policy*Dining with children under 8 is not permitted, all guests require a reserved seat and audible devices are not allowed in the dining room.*Please include any dietary restrictions/allergies you may have

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4. Ella Dining Room and Bar

4.7

Exceptional(5326)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Sacramento

Booked 36 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.

5. Magpie Cafe

4.8

Exceptional(200)

Price: Moderate

• American • Midtown

Booked 8 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.

6. Canon

4.7

Exceptional(2030)

Price: Expensive

• American • Sacramento

Booked 27 times today

Michelin Guide rated neighborhood restaurant with creative and shareable cuisine and a year-round patio."With a clear vision, a striking aesthetic and distinctive, mouthwatering flavors, Canon restaurant in East Sacramento is a stellar and welcome addition to the city’s dining scene." - 4-Stars, Sacramento Bee "Find the convivial Canon sequestered away from the downtown bustle. This cool space that contrasts deep tones against bright whites is enveloped by the aromatic smell of smoke, so it’s no surprise that the house is packed most nights. Chef Brad Cecchi is the culinary mastermind and his menu is pivoted around playful small plates." - Michelin GuideCanon is committed to a healthy and productive workplace. A 4% service fee is added to dine-in bills to help cover the cost of employee health and wellness benefits and to provide a kitchen equity stipend to our back-of-house staff.

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7. Echo & Rig Steakhouse & Butcher Shop - Sacramento

4.6

Exceptional(2218)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Sacramento

Booked 44 times today

With Echo & Rig Chef Sam Marvin has introduced a pioneering new concept transforming the long-held theories behind the steakhouse formula. We put a unique nose-to-tail spin on the traditional steakhouse, allowing diners to indulge in the best cuts of meat for incredibly approachable prices. A butcher before a steakhouse, we use every part of the animal. We care about every animal - how it lived, what it ate, and how it was cared for. Our 7,000 square foot space is located in the Downtown Commons Neighborhood (DOCO) in the lobby of The Sawyer Hotel. Situated on the bustling J Street corridor facing the Golden 1 Center main entrance. We have a versatile space: a private dining room with audio/visual capability, an outdoor patio, and an outdoor bar available for rent.

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Thomas
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We stopped by Ella's bar for appetizers and drinks at the bar while waiting for a friend. Claire W, working the bar, immediately made us feel at home. Cocktails, wine, and a couple of small plates, and everything was perfect. Super yummy, nicely presented, perfect portions. Claire answered all our questions, gave us good insight into what to expect from the small plates, and her wine recommendations were spot-on. Claire also has the perfect personality for the hospitality industry. Warm, open, patient, knowledgeable, and fun. We loved her!!! Next time we fly in to Sacramento, we're definitely heading to Ella's. You should too!!!
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Ella Dining Room and BarPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Sacramento
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4.7
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Steven
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
My wife and I went to celebrate our anniversary. I must say it was a treat. The service was extraordinary. Everyone who served us was pleasant and it was obvious they enjoyed working at the restaurant. My wife and I could not recall having a better dining experience. The food was out of this world. I don't understand why they have not been given a Michelin star.
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AlloraPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Sacramento
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4.8
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Jeremy
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 20, 2024
Cocktails were all excellent, and the food was outstanding! Each dish was intentional, beautiful, and brilliant!
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Magpie CafePrice: Moderate• American• Midtown
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4.8
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Barbara
San Francisco Bay Area •11 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 19, 2024
This was our second time visiting the restaurant and it was as good or better than our first visit. Servers are attentive and knowledgeable. Food is excellent. There was a large party near us which is the only reason that I said that the noise level was a bit high. Fantastic restaurant!
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Prelude Kitchen & BarPrice: Expensive• American• Sacramento
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4.6
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Davide
California Central Coast •32 reviews
5.0
Dined on Oct 29, 2024
Good food, high standards service very attentive. I will back soon
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WillowPrice: Moderate• Italian• Sacramento
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4.3

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7 restaurants available nearby

1. Prelude Kitchen & Bar

2. Willow

3. Allora

4. Ella Dining Room and Bar

5. Magpie Cafe

6. Canon

7. Echo & Rig Steakhouse & Butcher Shop - Sacramento

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