50 Best American Restaurants in Sacramento

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

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

“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!“

“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!“

“Cute little place! Fresh and delicious 🤤“

“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.“

“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.“

“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“

“Best Sea Bass dish I have ever had.“

“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.“

“We sat outside for 3 date salads and a crunchy chicken sandwich. Great food and our server was patient and efficient. We had not seen one another in a few years so we were very chatty. Our server was totally professional and served our food in a timely manner. The salads we absolutely delicious and unusual. The chicken sandwich was exactly what the person hoped it would be - tasty and flavorful.“

“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!“

“We arrived around 8:00 pm on a Sunday night. No dining service was available so we sat at the bar. A limited menu was available. We shared the meat and cheese plate, which was nothing exceptional. We were expecting more, based on online reviews, but perhaps we were there at the wrong time.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Atlanta has the Varsity hotdogs, Los Angeles has Pinks hotdogs, and Sacramento has Willie's Burgers hotdogs, best place with the best taste“

“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.“

“Have been coming to Moxie for decades now, and it's one of my favorite hidden gems in Sacramento. Great food, great service, and Adam is a hoot. Would love to see them open during the week like the old days, but barring that, I'll still continue to visit for dinner on the few days they are open.“

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

“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.“

“This place is so awesome! Their food is great. It’s a Dodgers bar so any Dodgers fan in sac please make sure to support.

They play all games but the owners are Dodgers family.

Live DJ Friday and Saturdays this place is a vibe!!!“

“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.“

“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!“

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

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

“Love everything about them“

“We love Leatherby’s! Margarita was our waitress and she was GREAT!!! Attentive, friendly, positive attitude and wonderful service. She made us feel very welcome and taken care! Thank you Margarita!“

“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!“

“Best chicken sandwiches you could possibly find. The atmosphere is a bit loud, so recommend getting it to-go if that could be overstimulating for you, but you absolutely won’t regret your choice and will probably make your way back for more of you’ve never been.“

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

“The name says Fries but the tots are where it's at. Portions are great for the price. One of the few places I come out ahead. Staff is nice and respectful. Inside is as clean and nice as one could expext.. buffalo tots all day, you won't be disappointed.“

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

“Awesome!! Great food and service!“

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

“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 .“

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

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

“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“

“Great service, thank you all🥰“

“Fairly simple menu and the food is done well. My personal favorite is adding a fried egg onto my burger. The chicken sandwiches look good but I've only had burgers, though I think I've had all the variations. Yummmmm.“

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

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

“I had the exquisite quinoa salad and luscious goat cheese quiche! This is fantastic "Good Things to Eat", beautifully prepared with a whole lot of heart by two hardworking women who love providing great food to their local community! Highly recommend!“

“Went for a Paint Nite event. I was told to get the Pulled Pork Tots and Veggie Tacos. Both great recommendations and enjoyed by everyone. Also got a giant choc cookie. 😋

Fun spot, casual place to hang with friends. The service was awesome, will be back!“

“35 minute wait ordered the steamer pot for two.tha crab had no flavor, the shrimp was overcooked and cold.the potatoes were mush it tasted like the day before .not worth the money.“

“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“

“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.“

“If you’re ever in Midtown, Hook and Ladder Manufacturing Company is such an awesome spot to check out! The industrial-chic vibe is super cool, and their patio is honestly perfect for grabbing a drink or hanging out with friends on a nice afternoon.“

“JOSH!!!!! Best server, cleaner and CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!! Tell him Katy and Pete appreciated him so much!!! He made our day!!’ You are so lucky to have him as your employee!!! Happy Holidays to you all!! I“