Bennett's American Cooking

4.4

1639 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 57 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!

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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

Get Social @ Happy Hour Daily 2pm-6pm
Multiple dates available
Sun - 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM,Mon - Fri - 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.
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.

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 1,639 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Sacramento / Sacramento Valley
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables
Sacramento
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bennett's American Cooking impresses with its "fantastic service" and "delicious food." Patrons praise the "great atmosphere" and diverse menu featuring both comfort and high-end dishes. Highlights include "great happy hour specials" and "wonderful desserts" like the butter cake and banana cream pie. A consistent favorite for locals and visitors alike.

1,639 Reviews

J
Jevon
Sacramento
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the ambiance and the service! We’ll be back soon!
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Jennifer
VIP
San Diego
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a party of five for Valentine’s evening. Restaurant was busy but service was outstanding. Ordered the empanadas & trio dip to start. All were delicious and had that homemade taste- not over-seasoned/ salted like many other restaurants do. Entree portions were generous & easily split without feeling like you didn’t get enough to eat. The center cut filet came out a bit undercooked to preference but our server promptly took it back & brought the plate out with properly cooked steak with new sides also. We appreciated the attentiveness of the wait staff. Cocktails were great and the butter cake was a yummy dessert to share. Highly recommended this place & look forward to trying more of their menu items on a return visit!
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CARMEN
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food was bland. The meat was over sauced to compensate for flavor. I ordered a lemon drop not a martini. There was no balance just straight vodka with a drop of lemon juice. The ambiance and service was good.
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Diego
Sacramento
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Me and my girlfriend tried this spot out for valentines. We booked high top tables. It was extremely frustrating that the restaurant is treating the ADA seating as a waiting area. At one point we had ten people hovering around our table being extremely obnoxious. We made our server Jose aware of the issue but nothing was fixed. The food was fine, but I would not recommend Bennett's. Staff and management are the biggest issues
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Ronald
Sacramento
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the short ribs, roast beef, shrimp cocktail,and clam chowder. All were very delicious. Service was fantastic! The salt grinder opened and lots of salt went in the clam chowder. It was half eaten already, but they brought us a new one to replace it. Cocktails were great and at a reasonable price. This was our first time there, and will definitely be back.
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Timothy
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and excellent service. Very good cocktails. Good range of prices for entrees.
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Joanna
San Francisco
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
The food was extremely bland. The sauces put in so much work to make the food taste good. When you're paying top dollar, I expect the food to taste better. The waffle cut fries were the best think I tasted. The Mac and cheese, didn't have cheese and we sent it back. I was really disappointed and will not be coming back.
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Geraldine
Nevada
17 reviews
2.0
17 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
The weekend crowd at this restaurant was boisterous to say the least. So if you're looking for a quiet dining, I would either indicate it on your reservation or go elsewhere.
Bennett's American CookingResponded 6 days ago
Geraldine, We appreciate your feedback. Weekend nights can be lively, and we are sorry to hear that the noise level was a downside to your visit. We hope to see you back again soon!
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Jim
Sacramento
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 4, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good overall but the red wine was very chilled, not to our liking.
Bennett's American CookingResponded on February 6, 2025
Jim, Thank you for your feedback! We appreciate your input and will take it into consideration. Hope to see you again soon!
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Emma
VIP
Sacramento
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Server was fantastic! The food was delicious. Can’t wait to go back!
Bennett's American CookingResponded on February 3, 2025
Emma, Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to leave us your feedback. We appreciate you and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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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 4.4 stars by 1639 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

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 57 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

Send gift cards instantly by email or print to present in person.

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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

Get Social @ Happy Hour Daily 2pm-6pm

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

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