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What to order at The Waterboy
- Must order
- Spaghetti alla carbonara, red-wine braised beef short ribs, the steak tartare
- Editor tip
- Lunch Tuesday to Friday, dinner Tuesday to Saturday. The bar takes walk-ins.
CuisineSoul food
Price$$$
Neighborhoodmidtown
ChefRick Mahan
Last verified
Must order: Spaghetti alla carbonara, red-wine braised beef short ribs, the steak tartare
Tip: Lunch Tuesday to Friday, dinner Tuesday to Saturday. The bar takes walk-ins.
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Location
Address: 2000 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95811
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