Magpie is a new american restaurant in Midtown, Sacramento.
Editorially verified June 3, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
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Join Chef Maggie in Sacramento for a hands-on pasta-making class. Learn to make colorful pasta from scratch using natural ingredients and enjoy a homemade marinara sauce.
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Learn how to make two classic sushi rolls from scratch in this cooking class with Chef Birdie!
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Warm up with homemade ramen. Build a miso-ginger broth, prep fresh vegetables and top your bowl with sprouts and chili crisp.
Address: 1601 16th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Tank House on J Street, midtown Sacramento, is the smoked-meat counter backing the 1881 water tank house, brisket and craft beer on tap rows.
OrderSmoked brisket, the ribs, dirty mac and the dirty tots
TipPatio under the historic tank house. Full menu to 22:00 then late-night menu to midnight. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives stop.
Burgers and Brew on R Street, midtown Sacramento, is the Niman Ranch half-pound burger counter with over 50 craft beer taps, five-location chain.
OrderThe signature half-pound Niman Ranch burger; the bacon jalapeno cheeseburger; a craft tap flight
TipPatio for warm weather. 50+ taps rotate. Sister locations in Davis, West Sacramento, Chico and Folsom.
Mikuni on J Street, midtown Sacramento, is the Taro Arai Mikuni group flagship sushi room, the Northern California chain downtown branch outpost.
OrderThe Incredible Roll, the Lover Roll, the omakase nigiri course
TipClosed Monday. Happy hour at the bar. Sister locations in Folsom, Roseville and Fountains at Roseville.
Empress Tavern beneath the Crest Theatre on K Street, downtown Sacramento, is an Alchemist CDC culinary incubator with rotating chef takeovers and pop-ups.
OrderWhatever the current rotating chef is serving; the cocktail menu shifts weekly
TipThursday to Saturday 16:00-23:00. Happy hour runs 16:00-18:00 and 22:00-23:00.
Cafeteria 15L on 15th Street, downtown Sacramento, opened 2010 as a comfort-food room, bacon-wrapped meatloaf and craft cocktails for brunch.
OrderBacon-wrapped meatloaf, the breakfast waffle sandwich, a Bloody Mary at brunch
TipWeekend brunch from 09:00-16:00. Patio bar takes the spillover. Walking distance from Capitol.
Tank House on J Street, midtown Sacramento, is the smoked-meat counter backing the 1881 water tank house, brisket and craft beer on tap rows.
OrderSmoked brisket, the ribs, dirty mac and the dirty tots
TipPatio under the historic tank house. Full menu to 22:00 then late-night menu to midnight. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives stop.
Burgers and Brew on R Street, midtown Sacramento, is the Niman Ranch half-pound burger counter with over 50 craft beer taps, five-location chain.
OrderThe signature half-pound Niman Ranch burger; the bacon jalapeno cheeseburger; a craft tap flight
TipPatio for warm weather. 50+ taps rotate. Sister locations in Davis, West Sacramento, Chico and Folsom.
Mikuni on J Street, midtown Sacramento, is the Taro Arai Mikuni group flagship sushi room, the Northern California chain downtown branch outpost.
OrderThe Incredible Roll, the Lover Roll, the omakase nigiri course
TipClosed Monday. Happy hour at the bar. Sister locations in Folsom, Roseville and Fountains at Roseville.
Chando's Tacos on Arden Way is Lisandro Madrigal's 2010 original storefront, the family street-taco counter that relaunched in late 2025 after a pause.
OrderStreet tacos with fifteen meats to choose from; the NorCal burrito with fries inside; mini tortas
TipCounter ordering. House stone-ground tortillas. Patio seating for warm weather. Family-friendly.
