The restaurants worth a reservation in Sacramento, from neighbourhood bistros to the new classics.
The restaurants worth the trip in Sacramento: bistros, neo-classics, neighbourhood favourites, and the rooms locals book first.
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Order Khao Mok Gai Tod, Thai style chicken biryani with Hat Yai fried chicken, and soft shell crab in yellow curry.
Kin Thai Street Eatery is a family-owned Thai restaurant in downtown Sacramento that sets out to recreate the original flavors of Thai street foods.
Order Pate en croute, which the kitchen calls a must order, and the naturally leavened pizza.
Majka Pizzeria and Bakery on 15th Street naturally leavens its pizza, breads and pastries with its own mother starter and uses no commercial yeast.
Order Michelin's inspectors steer diners to fresh spring rolls with crispy pork sausage and tangy peanut sauce.
Michelin's inspectors note that pho is the main event at Pho Momma, with long-simmered chicken or beef broth and accompaniments up to house-made pork wontons.
3 of the restaurants on this list serve italian.
Order Michelin's inspectors point to barbecue pork buns, rice noodle rolls, and crab or lobster from the live tanks.
Michelin's inspectors call Yue Huang a Cantonese favorite in a Natomas shopping center, with dim sum on weekend mornings and seafood from live tanks at night.
Order Michelin's inspectors point to bright ceviches with avocado, cucumber and serrano, and house-tortilla tacos.
Zocalo is a modern Mexican restaurant on Capitol Avenue built on fresh ingredients, bold flavors and masterful technique, with weekend brunch from 10am.
Order Hawks Fried Chicken with seasonal sides on Monday evenings, or the pillowy potato gnocchi.
Hawks Provisions and Public House is a gastropub restaurant and artisanal shop in East Sacramento, established in 2015 and serving modern American cuisine.
Order The housemade meatball specials, served four ways all day on Meatball Monday.
OBO' Italian Table & Bar is a neighborhood Italian restaurant on Folsom Boulevard in East Sacramento, serving handcrafted pizza, fresh pasta and sandwiches.
Order The combination plate, any hot entree with two sides, or the Sellands Margherita wood-fired pizza.
Selland's on H Street in East Sacramento is a locally owned cafe and bar serving California comfort food, fresh-baked desserts and craft cocktails.
Order The deli salad trio, any three from the case such as roasted beet, or the roasted tri-tip dip.
Selland's on Broadway is a locally owned cafe and bar in the Broadway District serving California comfort food, fresh-baked desserts and cocktails.
The Firehouse on Second Street in Old Sacramento is a fine dining restaurant offering the region's most extensive wine collection and a locally-sourced menu.
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Order The mac 'n' cheese bar, from tavern mac to lobster, or the beef shortrib stroganoff.
Iron Horse Tavern is a modern American tavern in the R Street District, inspired by Sacramento's railroad history and serving comfort food and cocktails.
Order The famous French toast, or the vegan and gluten-free favorites on a globally inspired menu.
Tower Cafe, next to the Tower Theatre on Broadway, serves a globally inspired menu of brunch, breakfast, lunch and dinner with a lush garden patio.
Order Asi Sabe Mexico, with watermelon, lime, cucumber, tequila and tajin, or a tasting of small-batch tequilas.
Mayahuel is a Mexican inspired fine dining restaurant and tequila museum on K Street, with murals by Gabriel Romo and small-batch tequilas and mezcales.
Brasserie du Monde opened in 2015 as Brasserie Capitale and since 2021 adds dishes from around the world inspired by French recipes or techniques.
Order A pour from the bar's collection of bourbon and whiskey, which the house calls Sacramento's premier.
The Porch on K Street brings a California approach to southern dishes made from scratch, inspired by Low country, Cajun, Creole and other southern classics.
La Trattoria Bohemia offers big Czech and Italian flavors in a quaint and cozy atmosphere on J Street, with every item on the menu available for take-out.
Order The omakase: locally-sourced plates and a nigiri flight of premium fish, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 6:00PM.
Kru is Chef Billy Ngo's contemporary Japanese restaurant and bar on Folsom Boulevard, opened in 2005, serving contemporary cuisine and omakase.
Origami Asian Grill on Folsom Boulevard draws on Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese and Thai cultures for a customizable menu of ramen and rice bowls.
Order Grilled flat iron, a wood-grilled steak with chimichurri, garlic potatoes and grilled delicata rings.
Aiona is a live-fire Mediterranean restaurant on K Street downtown from the team behind Allora, with a Mibrasa grill and a 3,000-bottle wine cellar.
Order A bento box with a California roll, spring mix salad, rice and two entrees of your choice.
Sushi Cafe in Land Park was founded by chef and owner Bryant Lee and opened in the Winter of 2001, serving sushi, sashimi and Japanese cuisine.
Crest Cafe is a women-owned Mediterranean restaurant on K Street next to the Crest Theater, serving halal food made with fresh farm-to-fork ingredients.
Order The biscuit and gravy, billed as Cricket's Famous Favorite, or the Chicken Fried Steak 'N Waffle.
Cricket Country Kitchen serves classic, homestyle meals in a cozy, family-friendly setting, from fluffy biscuits and golden fried chicken to daily specials.
Order Nona's Short Rib Bolognese, braised short rib and pork sausage with cavatappi in a creamy tomato sauce.
Riverside Clubhouse is a family-owned American restaurant and local cornerstone of Land Park, with brunch on Saturday and Sunday and happy hour every day.
Hito Yatai in Carmichael is a family-owned business serving Japanese cuisine with daily fresh ingredients and seasonal fish imported from Japan.
Order A ramen bowl with chicken karaage, grilled whole squid or gyoza as a starter.
Koshi Ramen Bar in Natomas makes its ramen bowls from scratch with chicken and pork bone broth boiled daily, with starters, rice bowls and draft beer.
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