What to order at Petra Greek Midtown

Must order
The chicken or lamb gyro; the lamb plate with tzatziki; baklava to finish
Signature dishes
Gyros, Lamb plate
Editor tip
Counter for quick lunch. Sister locations downtown at Golden 1 and at the Palladio in Folsom. Patio fills fast.
CuisineGreek
Price$$
Neighborhoodmidtown

Signature dishes: Gyros, Lamb plate

Must order: The chicken or lamb gyro; the lamb plate with tzatziki; baklava to finish

Tip: Counter for quick lunch. Sister locations downtown at Golden 1 and at the Palladio in Folsom. Patio fills fast.

Location

Address: 1122 16th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

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Cornerstone Cafe and Bar ★ 4.0

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Signature: Breakfast platters, Bottomless mimosas

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More casual dining in Sacramento

Tres Hermanas ★ 4.2

Mexican$$midtown

Tres Hermanas on K Street in midtown Sacramento is the Northern Mexico room run by sisters Sonia, Norma and Dora since 1996, chiles rellenos.

Signature: Chile relleno, Pork burrito

Order: Chile relleno; the pork burrito; horchata; weekend chilaquiles brunch

Tip: Closed Monday. Weekend brunch from 09:00. Cash and card. Patio takes the K Street crowd.

Mas Taco Bar R Street ★ 4.2

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Signature: Pork belly taco, Korean fried chicken taco

Order: The pork belly taco; the Korean fried chicken taco; a craft margarita flight

Tip: Patio runs along R Street. Happy hour drives the room. Sister locations downtown, Arden and Folsom.

Cornerstone Cafe and Bar ★ 4.0

American$$midtown

Cornerstone on J Street in midtown Sacramento has run since 1994 as the neighborhood brunch counter with bottomless mimosas and breakfast all day.

Signature: Breakfast platters, Bottomless mimosas

Order: Breakfast all day; the bottomless mimosa brunch; classic American lunch plates

Tip: Walk-in friendly. Brunch crowd queues after 10:00. Sister location in West Sacramento.

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