50 Best American Restaurants in Sacramento

“The atmosphere is great and I love your french fries.“

“It was a great time and awesome food! The atmosphere, staff and Chef/owner Chris Barnum-Dann made it an experience I’d never had before. Thank you!“

“A wonderful evening of great food, personal service and casual fun atmosphere.“

“Back in 2020 while in town for a cousin's wedding. The wedding party ate here. Being a retired chef from Louisiana but residing in Nashville. So I know seafood. I would give this place 5 🌟 because the food deserves 2 👍 and staff and place was A-1.“

“Was pleasantly surprised by all the food and drink options here! I didn’t expect so many Thai fusion dishes given the name, but I love Thai food, so I was definitely not complaining. The service was amazing from the moment we walked in, and On brought such a warm, positive energy throughout the night.

Our favorite part was how incredibly dog-friendly the patio is—they even served our pup a whole meal for free! 🐶 it looked yummy enough for a human to eat! The only downside was the mosquitoes, but On immediately brought us mosquito spray and a fly swatter, which was above-and-beyond service.

Amazing service, delicious food, and extremely dog-friendly. Would definitely come back! Thanks, On!“

“Had dinner here on 1-15-25 party of 3. Very good service. Espresso martinis were great! Started with artisan bread and Brussel sprouts. It was a little weird to have the pancetta on the side vs mixed into the dish but everyone agreed we really liked them. Then we had Dungeness crab arrabiata, duck fat seared scallops and the short rib. Favorite dish was the short rib! The arrabiata had a good variety of seafood but I wasn’t a huge fan of the squid ink tonarelli. The scallops we tasty just tiny and too few, so that was the least liked dish. Finished off with a flourless chocolate cake that was good. Next time we want the brie appetizer! I’d dine here again but it hasn’t moved into my top 10. We each had a cocktail to start and shared a modest bottle of Pinot. Out the door $400.“

“Best Sea Bass dish I have ever had.“

“Cute little place! Fresh and delicious 🤤“

“What a fantastic meal! We are actually still dining as this review is being written. We ordered deviled eggs and truffles frites, they were amazing. My hubby ordered the burger and I ordered tge pork shank. OMG (GOSH!) it was exceptionally delicious and just plain good! We will return as this was our first visit. Tgank you for a wonderful meal and experience. Matt & Sofia“

“Absolutely outstanding. Adam was very professional, funny, and had great energy! His service along with the staff was phenomenal. The food was delicious from the starters, to the salads, down to entree. We loved every bite. The wine pairing recommendation was tasty, even for me, as I dont really drink wine. My cocktail was made perfectly 👌🏼 The atmosphere was intimate. We would definitely return and have already told our family to try this place out as well.“

“My opinion best Hamburgers in Sacramento. Where else can you get a burger made from venison, wild boar, Wagyu, Bison, Camel or even Gator bites ? Exotic meats and great selection of craft beers owner is an awesome staff is great and the cook is on point. Oh and the fries are to die for 🤤. Definitely a must try if you are in the Sacramento area and love hamburgers and fries.“

“Visited family in that area last month & my daughter took us to Veg Cafe for brunch...the french toast was wonderful..the fries were top notch & would love to know what coating or frying method is used to make them the most fantastic fries! Now all other fries will be blah in comparison.“

“Never disappointed by any part of the experience. Great staff, good times.“

“I eat at Huckleberry’s at least twice a month, today however my experience was not good to the point that I did not leave a tip and feel terrible about that. I went in around noon on Sunday, I knew it would be busy. I signed in for one and was told it would be a 10 minute wait. I sat there roughly 10 minutes. Two ladies came in signed in. Apparently they knew one of the waitress and were seated a few minutes later even though I was there before them. A waiter then approached the hostess and pointed at the clipboard, the hostess told him she was not going to seat one person in a booth. So I approached the hostess that initially signed me in and inquired why the two ladies were given a booth even though I was there before them, she didn’t know and looked for the waitress who sat them. The waitress proceeded to move them to a bigger booth to seat me. I was very disappointed. I realize it was not right to leave a tip but customers should not be given preferential treatment.“

“Great service, thank you all🥰“

“I have been an avid Starbucks drinker for over 10 years. I had the Atomic Chick yesterday and it was so good I have decided to stop drinking Starbucks so I can spend that money here instead! The food is outstanding! The atmosphere is amazing, the music is nostalgic and IT'S KID FRIENDLY🤯 The owner is funny and so nice, the staff was above and beyond. I will absolutely be coming back time and time again! Can not wait to try everything on the menu.“

“House Kitchen & Bar is a fantastic place for a delicious meal and a relaxing dining experience. The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared, with generous portions and plenty of great options. The service was friendly, attentive, and welcoming, making the visit even more enjoyable. I really liked the comfortable atmosphere and overall vibe of the restaurant. Everything was excellent from start to finish, and I would definitely come back again. Highly recommend House Kitchen & Bar!“

“This place was awesome! Starting with the aesthetic, the art on the walls was incredible! The staff was extremely attentive and offered the daily special, which is a super bonus cause your girl likes her deals! The food was really good and the price was great. We just found our new date night spot!“

“Food was yummy! Great atmosphere! Easy parking for the area. Service at the bar was nice, attentive, fun watching the craft drinks be made why we ordered different courses to share:) Didn’t leave room for dessert lol“

“First time to your lovely experience! We were greeted, we were seated, and Hayley took care of all the rest! She took such good care of us, helped us determine the best choices for our evening. We decided to go with an assortment of the small plates, and boy was that a great decision! Everything was delicious, presentation was impeccable. And to top it off, we received an email of thank you for coming to the restaurant the night prior. Who does that these days? I don't know about you guys, but that's the first thank you note I've ever gotten from a restaurant after dining. Well, done, Grange... We will certainly see you again! Thank you, Haley and thank you to the chef and the staff.“

“We had a work dinner at Canon in East Sac, and it absolutely delivered. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere struck the perfect balance — elevated but comfortable, with a great energy that makes conversation easy and the evening feel special without being stuffy. The food was outstanding. Every dish was beautifully presented and full of flavor — creative without being overcomplicated. It’s clear there’s real intention behind the menu, and everything we ordered felt thoughtfully prepared. Canon is one of those places that works just as well for a professional dinner as it would for a date night or celebration. Incredible food, great vibe, and an overall experience that didn’t disappoint. Highly recommend.“

“Great food and shakes! Staff is always friendly too at the Downtown location.“

“Love everything about them“

“It's such a cute little hidden place with AMAZING food. I got a Spam sandwich and it was the most amazing spam dish I've had in a long time. My husband got a feed quesadilla and it was packed with MEAT. Add a little spicy honey sauce they make in house and you're golden! Will come back for the chimichuri fries 👌😍 seriously try it. So worth it.“

“Went there for my birthday dinner. The food was so good and the service was great.“

“When we walked in I wasn't sure about all of the amazing reviews we'd read, but the food was SO GOOD! The Carne Asada fries lived up to the hype, the service was nice and the space had a lot to do. Definitely coming back for dinner!“

“Riverside Clubhouse is a welcoming spot with a relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff. The space is clean, comfortable, and great for meeting friends, enjoying a meal, or attending community events. Service is attentive, and the overall experience feels warm and inviting. A dependable local place that's always worth visiting.“

“Simply a marvelous surprise. Could well have been the tastiest restaurant meal I’ve ever eaten… it was that good.“

“Best sweet OR savory grilled cheese sandwiches, delicious hot or cold coffee drinks. Friendly barristas!“

“Great Food! Love the music! Triangulight Loves playing music here too!“

“First time here and it was good. Ordered L.I. Teas and they were a little heavy on the coke, more sweet than sour but were okay. Got a pizza and a burger. The burger was the best I have had in as long as I can remember. 10 out of 10! The pizza thought was a flop, literally. Stretched too thin and big outter crust. I ordered a pizza, not breadsticks. The bottom was paper-thin and the cheese and topping immediately slid off. Thr ingredients were awesome just not well executed. Service was great, not very busy on a Tuesday. We will come back again.“

“I've eaten any many hot chicken places and this one ranks high up there with the best of them. My favorite place is Howlin' Rays in LA, but this place is pretty close! I got the hot and the chicken was juicy, the breading was crispy, and the spices were on point! The fries were also great! They season them with their Nashville hot seasoning like Howlin' Rays does. Overall, A+!“

“I wish I knew the name of our server. He was amazing and quite knowledgeable. The chicken sandwich was gigantic!“

“Leather beast has the best ice cream in all Of Sacramento area. 🙏🏽“

“Dope AF. :) classy too. :D oh... they know how to make a drink too. Love the themed drink menus.“

“Thank you for the yummy food and homey atmosphere.“

“The most amazing, farm to fork seasonal menu! The dishes are both creative and sooo delicious! Magpie is in my top 3 places to eat in Sacramento! Come hungry so you can try both small & large plates and don’t miss out!“

“I came in today had the best service from a young lady named Nevah , will be coming back soon“

“First time visitor. The owner recommended the Loaded Brisket Fries... I ordered those but with Tots. I also ordered a 6-piece wet lemon pepper wings. No complaints. I'm full as I type this and still have 3/4 of the loaded Brisket Tots left for a later evening snack. I will be back soon.“

“Came here with a friend, and Pam was absolutely fantastic!

She was so incredibly attentive, kind, and helpful.

especially with how busy it was, we were surprised at how great the service was!

So excited to have found this cute spot! :)“

“Mencanta la atención y la comida está muy bien preparada ! 💯recomendada 👌“

“Great service, staff was extremely attentive even with a large group. Enjoyed preservation of old lighting with decor of bar. Food was mainly American dishes, few Asian flavor inspired dishes, would not recommend for vegetarians due to limited options .“

“Awesome!! Great food and service!“

“Delicious down to earth food. Simple & Delicious, served nice and hot, great staff - never let you run out of coffee.“

“This was a last minute decision for dinner. Menu is kept simple, but enough variety for the whole family.
Burgers where pretty, recommend getting the chili is what set the burger off! Large fry basket was enough for 5.
Food came out within 10 minutes of ordering and there was seating inside at 6 on a Saturday.
Lots of local coming in, ordering and taking to go. Family friendly.“

“We had the mini chicken pot pie that came with a salad and pie. We opted to pass on the salad and they packaged it for us to take home. Very attentive service. Mini chicken pie was delicious! Took home a fresh strawberry pie. Good thing I don’t live closer, I would be there every week. Everything was delicious.“

“A wide variety of pre-designed and make-your-own salads and dinner plates in a laid back, counter order atmosphere. We enjoyed the Greek Chicken salad, Steak salad, and Tri-tip plate. Quick, affordable, & flavorful, with fresh ingredients.“

“3/5 Tower Cafe is proof that if you put enough plants in a room, people will forgive a lot of culinary sins. It’s basically an off-brand Rainforest Cafe. The scenery? 10/10 immersive jungle clutter. The food? Let's just say the plants have more flavor“

“We love Aimee ( manager ). The service , people and vibe is always good ! Our favorite spot“

“It was so yummy love that they have a gluten free bun“