Sacramento, California's capital, grew up along the Sacramento River waterfront, and its canneries, best known for canned tomatoes, earned it the nickname The Big Tomato. In 2012 the city began marketing itself as America's Farm-to-Fork Capital, citing restaurants that buy from the surrounding farms and the region's certified farmers' markets. Visit Sacramento's Tower Bridge Dinner, first held in 2013, serves hundreds a locally sourced dinner along the Tower Bridge each year. The Midtown Farmers Market spans five blocks with over 200 vendors every Saturday morning. In 2010 a stretch of Stockton Boulevard from Florin Road to Fruitridge Road was named Little Saigon, and the metro area has the third largest Hmong American community in the country. In the 2026 Michelin Guide, The Kitchen on Broadway and Localis on S Street hold one star each, and Canon in East Sacramento and Pho Momma hold Bib Gourmands.

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  1. Kin Thai Street Eatery

    Order Khao Mok Gai Tod, Thai style chicken biryani with Hat Yai fried chicken, and soft shell crab in yellow curry.

  2. Majka Pizzeria & Bakery

    Order Pate en croute, which the kitchen calls a must order, and the naturally leavened pizza.

  3. Pho Momma

    Order Michelin's inspectors steer diners to fresh spring rolls with crispy pork sausage and tangy peanut sauce.

  4. Yue Huang

    Order Michelin's inspectors point to barbecue pork buns, rice noodle rolls, and crab or lobster from the live tanks.

  5. Zocalo

    Order Michelin's inspectors point to bright ceviches with avocado, cucumber and serrano, and house-tortilla tacos.

  6. Hawks Provisions and Public House

    Order Hawks Fried Chicken with seasonal sides on Monday evenings, or the pillowy potato gnocchi.

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When to come hungry in Sacramento

Peak food season
September brings Visit Sacramento's Tower Bridge Dinner, many visit the Apple Hill farms on October weekends, and January is Dine Downtown; from 2027 the California State Fair moves from July to the fall.
Local dining hours
Hours vary by room: Localis serves Wednesday to Saturday from 5pm, Canon 5pm to 9pm every day, Magpie lunch Friday to Sunday, and Bacon & Butter breakfast and brunch from 8am to 2pm, Wednesday to Sunday.
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Sacramento food, FAQ

What food is Sacramento known for?

Sacramento's signature dishes include Hangtown Fry, Sacramento Delta Crawfish Boil, Stockton Boulevard Pho, Frank Fat's Banana Cream Pie, Tri-tip. See our signature dishes chapter for where to eat each.

What are the best food neighborhoods in Sacramento?

TableJourney editors map Sacramento by district. Midtown, East Sacramento, Downtown, Old Sacramento are among the strongest for food, each with its own guide.

Where should I eat fine dining in Sacramento?

Editor picks in Sacramento include The Kitchen, Localis, Ella Dining Room & Bar, plus the full fine dining chapter on TableJourney.

Are there food tours in Sacramento?

TableJourney covers 6 editor-picked food tours in Sacramento, with what each shows you and how much to budget.

Does Sacramento have good vegetarian or vegan food?

TableJourney's Sacramento dietary chapter covers vegan, vegetarian, gluten_free venues, each editor-picked with what to order and how to ask.