Bennett's American Cooking

4.5

1549 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Great for happy hour

Bennett’s is a must-visit dining destination that combines a cozy vibe with exceptional culinary delights. Under the guidance of Chef Owner Brian Bennett, the menu features standout dishes like Prawn Linguine, Brick Chicken, Hand-Cut Aged Prime Steaks, and Lasagna Bolognese, all complemented by an impressive selection of world-class wines.
The expansive bar serves as a vibrant hub, ideal for enjoying handcrafted cocktails during Happy Hour every day from 2-6 PM. With attentive service and a strong commitment to hospitality, Bennett's ensures every guest has a memorable experience.
Don't miss out on the Best Brunch in Sacramento on weekends from 9 AM to 2 PM, offering a Californian-inspired contemporary menu. As a Diners' Choice winner, it's the perfect time to experience the vibrant flavors and inviting atmosphere at Bennett’s. Join us today!

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Grill
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 2:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(916) 515-9680
Website
https://bennettsamericancooking.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Brain Bennett
Catering
Book Your Catering Today! We offer a variety of catering options to suit your needs: Pickup at either of our locations Drop-off service directly to your event Full-service catering with our professional staff For quotes and more information, please email us at Catering@bennetthg.com. We look forward to helping you make your event unforgettable!
Private party facilities
Our private dining room offers an exclusive, intimate space perfect for your group’s special occasions, business meetings, or private gatherings. Whether celebrating a milestone or hosting a corporate event, we provide a personalized dining experience tailored to your needs. Make your reservation today. email concierge@bennetthg.com

Location
2232 Fair Oaks Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95825-5502
Neighborhood
Sacramento
Cross street
Fair Oaks Blvd & Howe Ave.
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Bubbles & Brunch! $49 gets 2 Entree's and Bubbles
Multiple dates available
WEEKENDS. Two Brunch Entrées and a Bottle of Bubbles Saturday & Sunday 9am to 2pm. Brunch Menu features sweet treats from Stuffed French Toast with orange marmalade, cream cheese, and sweetened cream to savory options like our Eggs Benedict, Corned Beef Hash, Country Fried Steak, Steak & Bacon Tacos, and more. Mimosa Bottle Service Brunch is not complete without mimosas with friends! Our Mimosa Bottle Service features a bottle of champagne with the choice of two juices from Grapefruit, Orange, Pineapple, and Cranberry!

Offers

Wine & Dine Monday | $65 for TWO | 16 wine options
Multiple dates available
Mon - 3:00 PM - 8:45 PM
MONDAYS. Treat yourself to an unforgettable culinary experience with our Wine and Dine Mondays! For just $65, you and a companion can savor two of our delectable entrees, two salads, and your choice of an exquisite bottle of wine. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply want to unwind at the beginning of the week, our Wine and Dine Mondays are the perfect choice. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the warm and welcoming atmosphere of our restaurant.
Get Social @ Happy Hour Daily 2pm-6pm
Multiple dates available
Sun - 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM,Mon - Fri - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM,Sat - 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Sips and Tastes! Featuring Cheese and Chicken Flautas, Hoisin Glazed Ribs, Short Rib Tacos starting at $8. Enjoy our signature Country Club style cocktails, try the Raspberry Martini $8. Special select wines by the glass a generous 6 oz. pour. Grab a friend, kick back and enjoy. Best Happy Hour in Sactown.

Popular dishes

Spicy Cheese, Roasted Corn & Chicken Flautas$8.00
House Made Guacamole & Chips$7.00
Hoisin Glazed Ribs$10.00
Grilled Salmon Sandwich$13.00
slow roasted st. louis ribs, tarragon aioli, cucumbers, dill and french fries
Baked Brie$12.00
toasted baguette, rosemary
Potato Croquettes$8.00
house-made tater tots, stuffed with bacon, cheddar, chives
Calamari Stack$11.00
thai island's finest, tarragon aioli, red onion jam
Short Rib Tacos$9.00
shredded short rib, homemade corn tortilla, chipotle aioli, onions, cilantro (2)
1/4lb Cheeseburger$13.00
american cheese, black pepper aioli, lettuce, grilled onion, tomato, pickles, french fries
Garlic & Parmesan Fries$6.00
finished with salt, pepper and parsley

Wines

Campo Viejo$6.00
Cava Brut, Spain NV
Wither Hills$9.00
Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand 2022
Cune Crianza Tinto$9.00
Tempranillo, Rioja 2020
Markham$11.00
Six Stack Merlot, North coast 2021
Miner Family Winery$12.00
Chardonnay, Paso Robles 2020
La Vielle Ferme$6.00
Rose, France 2022
Ca' Bolani$9.00
Prosecco, Italy NV
Line 39$9.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Monterey/Lodi 2021
Chandon Brut$12.00
Napa, NV
Benvolio Pinot Grigio$9.00
Friuli, Italy 2022
Nielsen$12.00
Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara 2021
Mer Soleil Silver Unoaked$12.00
Chardonnay, Monterey County 2021
Moniz Family$11.00
Cuvee Alexandra, Sonoma 2022

Cocktails

Lemon Drop$12.00
house-infused lemon vodka, triple sec, fresh lemon juice, sugar rim
French 75$12.00
tanqueray, sparkling wine, cane syrup, fresh squeezed lemon juice
Raspberry Martini$6.00
house-infused raspberry vodka, fresh lemon juice, sparkling water, over giant ice cube
Blood Orange South Beach$12.00
elijah craig small batch, blood orange, st-germain, lemon, foa
Skinny Margarita$11.00
julio blanco tequila, fresh lemon and lime juice, agave nectar
Strawberry Rye Smash$12.00
bulleit rye, strawberries, mint, lemon, cane syrup, sparkling water
Pecan Old Fashioned$10.00
house-infused pecan george dickel whiskey, cinnamon & clove cane syrup, chocolate bitters
Bennett's Champagne Lemonade$10.00
house-infused lemon vodka, lemonade, limoncello, charred basil, fresh basil

Bubbles & Brunch

Weekends 9a-2p, 2 brunch entrées & a bottle of bubbles

Bubbles & Brunch for Two$49.00

Wine & Dine Mondays

Choose 2 entrées, 2 salads & a bottle of our selected wine. *Excludes our market price entrées, & promotional offer not available on holidays.

Wine & Dine$65.00

Prime Rib Weekends

Friday | Saturday | Sunday, served with mashed potatoes, choice of soup or salad

Prime Rib$39.00

What 1,549 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Sacramento / Sacramento Valley
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables
Sacramento
Great for brunch
Sacramento
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bennett's American Cooking offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing service," a diverse menu, and "delicious" food. The restaurant is renowned for its exceptional happy hour deals and "outstanding" brunch specials. While some guests noted occasional service hiccups, the "friendly" staff and "great atmosphere" consistently impress.

1,549 Reviews

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margaux
San Diego
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service and food always knock it out of the park. Great for business lunch. Love the Mia salad & french dip
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Christine
Sacramento
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great time , wonderful food and service. Something on the menu for everyone- the butter cake was sooo delicious.
Bennett's American CookingResponded 1 day ago
Christine, Thank you for the great review! We're so glad you enjoyed the food, service, and butter cake. We look forward to serving you again soon!
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Patricia
San Francisco
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We ordered the ribeye by the pound. We asked for it to be cooked, medium rare. When we got it, it was cooked medium well. Overall, the food is good, not great. The steak was definitely not worth what is charged for it. Especially when it is cooked incorrectly.
Bennett's American CookingResponded 1 day ago
Patricia, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear your ribeye wasn’t cooked to your liking. We strive for perfection and will ensure this issue is addressed with our kitchen team. We understand how important it is for a steak to be cooked just right, and we apologize that we didn’t meet your expectations this time. We hope you’ll give us another chance to deliver a better experience.
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rick
San Francisco
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
ordered two entrées and two sides. they forgot about one entree’ i had to remind them and then that person forgot and when she finally remembered it was 15 mins after the first entree’ was brought to us. food was delicious and our server was good but not sure why the mix up when we were one of three tables occupied. we will try again but we were very disappointed that our food did not come out at the same time.
Bennett's American CookingResponded 1 day ago
Rick, Thank you for your feedback, and we’re truly sorry for the mix-up with your order. We completely understand how disappointing it must have been to not have everything come out together. We’re glad to hear the food was delicious and the service was good, and we’ll definitely work to prevent something like this from happening again. We hope you’ll give us another chance to provide a better experience next time!
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Cheryl
Sacramento
89 reviews
4.0
89 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Over all it was a good dining experience (last minute decision to dine at Bennetts). My husband did not like his burger (there was too much lettuce and it was messy to eat). I liked my chili rellino although how it was prepared was a surprise, but it was delicious. The wait staff was excellent.
Bennett's American CookingResponded 1 day ago
Cheryl, Thank you for sharing your feedback! We're glad to hear you enjoyed your chili relleno and that our staff made your experience pleasant. We're sorry to hear your husband's burger wasn’t quite to his liking, and hope that he will give us another shot. We hope to welcome you both back soon!
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OpenTable Diner
Sacramento
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As usual I’m never disappointed I absolutely love it here food , drinks and service!
Bennett's American CookingResponded on November 13, 2024
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you continue to enjoy everything from the food to the service. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another great experience!
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David
Sacramento
113 reviews
vip
5.0
113 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible value. The food is very good and the service spot on.
Bennett's American CookingResponded on November 8, 2024
David, Thank you! We're thrilled you enjoyed the food and service, and we look forward to welcoming you back!
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Myrna
Sacramento
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My cheeseburger was the best I've had in a long time. The French fries couldn't have been better - almost too hot to eat - but that didn't stop me. The side of grilled asparagus was actually not edible - apparently thin spears don't grill very well and it was almost impossible to cut into smaller bites. I mentioned it lightly to our server and without asking, he took it off our bill. That is what should happen in a good restaurant, so kudos to Bennett's.
Bennett's American CookingResponded on November 8, 2024
Myrna, Thank you for your feedback! We’re so glad you enjoyed the cheeseburger and fries, and we appreciate your understanding with the asparagus. Our team strives to ensure every guest has a great experience, and we’re happy to hear we were able to make it right for you. We hope to welcome you back soon to enjoy more of what Bennett’s has to offer!
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Jennifer
Sacramento
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fabulous dinner! Thank you for a great evening! Marian was lovely and Michael went above and beyond to make sure we were pleased. 😀
Bennett's American CookingResponded on November 5, 2024
Jennifer, Thank you for dining with us! We're thrilled Marian and Michael made your evening special. Looking forward to your next visit!
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Laura
San Francisco
13 reviews
3.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service is stellar, food was bland. $65 dinner for two with bottle of wine was good deal…just wish the food was better. Recommend sticking to basics here (like burgers).
Bennett's American CookingResponded on November 13, 2024
Laura, Thank you for sharing your feedback! We’re glad to hear that the service was stellar and that you found our Monday dinner deal a good value. We’re sorry the food didn’t meet your expectations, and we hope to get another opportunity to serve you. We would love the chance to hear more specific feedback regarding the food. If you are willing to share, I have sent you a private message with a direct contact.
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FAQs

Bennett's American Cooking offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (916) 515-9680.

Bennett's American Cooking is rated 4.5 stars by 1549 OpenTable diners.

Bennett's American Cooking does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bennett's American Cooking

2232 Fair Oaks Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95825-5502

Additional information

Cross street
Fair Oaks Blvd & Howe Ave.
Neighborhood
Sacramento
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 2:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Grill
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Brain Bennett
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://bennettsamericancooking.com/
Phone number
(916) 515-9680
Catering
Book Your Catering Today! We offer a variety of catering options to suit your needs: Pickup at either of our locations Drop-off service directly to your event Full-service catering with our professional staff For quotes and more information, please email us at Catering@bennetthg.com. We look forward to helping you make your event unforgettable!
Private party facilities
Our private dining room offers an exclusive, intimate space perfect for your group’s special occasions, business meetings, or private gatherings. Whether celebrating a milestone or hosting a corporate event, we provide a personalized dining experience tailored to your needs. Make your reservation today. email concierge@bennetthg.com

Gift card

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Bennett's American Cooking

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card

Bubbles & Brunch! $49 gets 2 Entree's and Bubbles

Wine & Dine Monday | $65 for TWO | 16 wine options

Get Social @ Happy Hour Daily 2pm-6pm

Jalapeño Cornbread

Brick Chicken

Chicken Enchiladas

Share Plates

Spicy Cheese, Roasted Corn & Chicken Flautas$8.00

House Made Guacamole & Chips$7.00

Hoisin Glazed Ribs$10.00

Grilled Salmon Sandwich$13.00

Baked Brie$12.00

Potato Croquettes$8.00

Calamari Stack$11.00

Short Rib Tacos$9.00

1/4lb Cheeseburger$13.00

Garlic & Parmesan Fries$6.00

Wines

Campo Viejo$6.00

Wither Hills$9.00

Cune Crianza Tinto$9.00

Markham$11.00

Miner Family Winery$12.00

La Vielle Ferme$6.00

Ca' Bolani$9.00

Line 39$9.00

Chandon Brut$12.00

Benvolio Pinot Grigio$9.00

Nielsen$12.00

Mer Soleil Silver Unoaked$12.00

Moniz Family$11.00

Cocktails

Lemon Drop$12.00

French 75$12.00

Raspberry Martini$6.00

Blood Orange South Beach$12.00

Skinny Margarita$11.00

Strawberry Rye Smash$12.00

Pecan Old Fashioned$10.00

Bennett's Champagne Lemonade$10.00

Bubbles & Brunch

Bubbles & Brunch for Two$49.00

Wine & Dine Mondays

Wine & Dine$65.00

Prime Rib Weekends

Prime Rib$39.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Bennett's American Cooking offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Bennett's American Cooking restaurant rated?

Does Bennett's American Cooking offer gift cards?

Is Bennett's American Cooking currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card