Where to eat in Sacramento after midnight. kitchens that keep going, post-bar staples and the classic 2am move.

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After-hours picks

10 places

Empress Tavern Late

Try The current kitchen takeover menu from the incubator's chefs.

Empress Tavern beneath the historic Crest Theater opens Thursday to Saturday from 4pm to 11pm, with a second happy hour from 10pm and kitchen takeovers.

Halal Muncheez

Try Chicken kebab skewers with fries, or a gyro.

Halal Muncheez at 907 K St specializes in halal quick bites, with fresh chicken kebab skewers, gyros, wings and fries prepared daily for takeout or delivery.

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Pocha House

Try Korean fried chicken or tteokbokki.

Pocha House on Q Street pairs authentic Korean street food, from Korean fried chicken to tteokbokki, with drinks, music and DJ nights on Friday and Saturday.

MIX Downtown

Try Small plates and a craft cocktail under the stars.

MIX Downtown is a rooftop nightclub and lounge at 16th and L, above Public House Downtown, with fire pits, a dance floor and craft cocktails under the stars.

Marilyn’s Pizza Slice

Try A Pesto slice: basil pesto sauce, Grande whole milk mozzarella, fresh basil and olive oil.

Marilyn's Pizza Slice on J Street sells pizza by the slice or 20 inch pie, made with hand-stretched dough, house-made red sauce and Grande mozzarella.

The Jungle Bird

  • ★ 4.5
  • Tiki bar

The Jungle Bird is a tropical escape in Midtown with an extensive rum selection, paradise inspired decor and island cuisine, open to 2am Tuesday to Sunday.

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