Our server was amazing! She seemed to be the only one working the dining room so food was slow to come out. Not her doing at all. Prices have also increased and portions decreased. For the food to price ratio, I had hoped to have more of a fine dining experience. Was left a little disappointed with the dishes this season.
john guset
Disappointing Experience at Mulvaney'sB&L
I'm usually not one to write bad reviews, but my recent experience at Mulvaney's left a sour taste. I found this restaurant in the Ironman Sacramento brochure, which promised a $25 voucher. We chose it based on reviews, but unfortunately, their deceptive pricing and shady practices overshadowed the good food.
During the Ironman California event, I craved pasta and looked forward to dining here. However, upon ordering, I was told the pasta portions were small and recommended to order double. There was no spaghetti on the menu, but the server suggested specials, implying the double portion would suffice.
To my surprise, the double portion seemed no larger than a regular serving. The pasta tasted great, but the bill shocked me - $80 for pasta, exceeding the price of their most expensive item, the $65 New York strip.
What bothered me most was the lack of transparency. No special menu or pricing was provided, and I suspect they took advantage of voucher users with exorbitant pricing. This experience left a bad taste, and I hope management addresses these issues.
Would I recommend the food? Yes, it tasted good. But beware of their pricing and promotions.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
Tim Buller
Great food and excellent service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Double Cut Pork Chop
Jose Picazo
Mulvaney's B&L never disappoints, and their "Ray Yeung's Heirloom Tomatoes & Hand-Pulled Mozzarella" is a standout dish that perfectly captures the essence of fresh, seasonal ingredients. The heirloom tomatoes are ripe and bursting with flavor, a testament to Ray Yeung’s dedication to quality. Paired with the creamy hand-pulled mozzarella, the dish achieves a beautiful balance of textures and flavors. The balsamic reduction adds just the right amount of tangy sweetness, while the Maldon sea salt and basil enhance the natural brightness of the tomatoes. It’s simple yet refined, a true celebration of farm-to-table dining.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Heirloom Tomato Burrata Caprese, Sonoma County Duck Breast
Arthur Kislitsa
The food was great, had the ribeye and tried each of the salads. They have good portions and have a great take on most dishes.
Atmosphere was nice, would recommend sitting outside if you can! Inside can get a bit loud, and they have a very special indoor party room that has an awesome atmosphere.
This has been my favorite place to eat in Sacramento for years. The best service and vibe of any place downtown. Patrick and Bobbin are always giving back to the community and supporting good causes. There is something to be said for a restaurant that keeps the same staff for years. And you won’t find a better bartender than Dan.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jon Shipley
One of the best meals I have ever had, worldwide. If food is spiritual, I'm now one step closer to God. Loved pretty much everything. This is a culinary experience. Also, I can't do dairy and they were extremely accommodating. The Ahi pasta was probably my favorite dish.
Sean Franklin
Went for a birthday dinner. Staff was extremely friendly, courteous, and knowledgeable. Food was great. The main issue is we sat down at 7:15 and didn't get our main course till 8:30.
We ordered 2 starters which took about 30 min (too long for starters in my opinion)
Then we ordered a small plate (another 20 min)
And by the time our main course came out at 8:30 we were no longer hungry and had to leave be somewhere at 9 anyway.
Timing is an essential part of fine dining and I was impressed with many other things, but definitely not the timing.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Smoked Salmon Platter
Chris Malysiak
Met some old friends visiting from out of town. The patio area was fantastic, shielded from wind and street noise but intimate and classy. The menu is fantastic and ingredients are sourced locally. We had a chat with the head chef, who was engaging and fun to talk to.
And the food! Everything was delicious! The service was fantastic. Drinks were very well made. Was the perfect evening where the food and atmosphere paired perfectly with old, dear friends. Will definitely be back.
My wife and I had our anniversary dinner here last night and there is a reason they are still around after all these years. I cannot stop thinking about the duck and pappardelle! I wish I could have ordered everything because the menu is always stacked with unique dishes. The halibut came with a cantaloupe salad(?) that should not have tasted as good as it did and went perfectly with the fish.
And then the amazing staff went above and beyond to make our night extra special. Their smiles are genuine and you can see the pride they take in working there. Wish I would give more stars.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eli
Thank you for making our recent experience perfect! I wish you opened a second location in Denver so we could visit more often :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michelle VanCamp
The food was phenomenal! The service was amazing ! Super friendly! Will definitely come back again! ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Double Pork Chop, Cypress Grove Cheese Plate, Cheese Plate with Traditional Accompaniments
son mon
rubbish food, this should not be a rated place. i have eaten street food more flavorful than this. they gave us stale bread
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
conrad davis
This is one of my favorite restaurants. We were celebrating a significant birthday with a number of friends. We were seated in a back room, which was quiet but with great service. Our servers were great and made wonderful wine recommendations.
Our server was amazing! She seemed to be the only one working the dining room so food was slow to come out. Not her doing at all. Prices have also increased and portions decreased. For the food to price ratio, I had hoped to have more of a fine dining experience. Was left a little disappointed with the dishes this season.
Disappointing Experience at Mulvaney'sB&L
I'm usually not one to write bad reviews, but my recent experience at Mulvaney's left a sour taste. I found this restaurant in the Ironman Sacramento brochure, which promised a $25 voucher. We chose it based on reviews, but unfortunately, their deceptive pricing and shady practices overshadowed the good food.
During the Ironman California event, I craved pasta and looked forward to dining here. However, upon ordering, I was told the pasta portions were small and recommended to order double. There was no spaghetti on the menu, but the server suggested specials, implying the double portion would suffice.
To my surprise, the double portion seemed no larger than a regular serving. The pasta tasted great, but the bill shocked me - $80 for pasta, exceeding the price of their most expensive item, the $65 New York strip.
What bothered me most was the lack of transparency. No special menu or pricing was provided, and I suspect they took advantage of voucher users with exorbitant pricing. This experience left a bad taste, and I hope management addresses these issues.
Would I recommend the food? Yes, it tasted good. But beware of their pricing and promotions.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
Great food and excellent service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Double Cut Pork Chop
Mulvaney's B&L never disappoints, and their "Ray Yeung's Heirloom Tomatoes & Hand-Pulled Mozzarella" is a standout dish that perfectly captures the essence of fresh, seasonal ingredients. The heirloom tomatoes are ripe and bursting with flavor, a testament to Ray Yeung’s dedication to quality. Paired with the creamy hand-pulled mozzarella, the dish achieves a beautiful balance of textures and flavors. The balsamic reduction adds just the right amount of tangy sweetness, while the Maldon sea salt and basil enhance the natural brightness of the tomatoes. It’s simple yet refined, a true celebration of farm-to-table dining.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Heirloom Tomato Burrata Caprese, Sonoma County Duck Breast
The food was great, had the ribeye and tried each of the salads. They have good portions and have a great take on most dishes.
Atmosphere was nice, would recommend sitting outside if you can! Inside can get a bit loud, and they have a very special indoor party room that has an awesome atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Heirloom Tomato Burrata Caprese, 21 Day Dry Aged Ribeye
This has been my favorite place to eat in Sacramento for years. The best service and vibe of any place downtown. Patrick and Bobbin are always giving back to the community and supporting good causes. There is something to be said for a restaurant that keeps the same staff for years. And you won’t find a better bartender than Dan.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the best meals I have ever had, worldwide. If food is spiritual, I'm now one step closer to God. Loved pretty much everything. This is a culinary experience. Also, I can't do dairy and they were extremely accommodating. The Ahi pasta was probably my favorite dish.
Went for a birthday dinner. Staff was extremely friendly, courteous, and knowledgeable. Food was great. The main issue is we sat down at 7:15 and didn't get our main course till 8:30.
We ordered 2 starters which took about 30 min (too long for starters in my opinion)
Then we ordered a small plate (another 20 min)
And by the time our main course came out at 8:30 we were no longer hungry and had to leave be somewhere at 9 anyway.
Timing is an essential part of fine dining and I was impressed with many other things, but definitely not the timing.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Smoked Salmon Platter
Met some old friends visiting from out of town. The patio area was fantastic, shielded from wind and street noise but intimate and classy. The menu is fantastic and ingredients are sourced locally. We had a chat with the head chef, who was engaging and fun to talk to.
And the food! Everything was delicious! The service was fantastic. Drinks were very well made. Was the perfect evening where the food and atmosphere paired perfectly with old, dear friends. Will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Heirloom Tomato Burrata Caprese, Ding Dong Cake
A fantastic experience all around. A wonderful place to spend an evening.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ding Dong Cake, Double Cut Pork Chop
Restaurantji Recommends
My wife and I had our anniversary dinner here last night and there is a reason they are still around after all these years. I cannot stop thinking about the duck and pappardelle! I wish I could have ordered everything because the menu is always stacked with unique dishes. The halibut came with a cantaloupe salad(?) that should not have tasted as good as it did and went perfectly with the fish.
And then the amazing staff went above and beyond to make our night extra special. Their smiles are genuine and you can see the pride they take in working there. Wish I would give more stars.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Thank you for making our recent experience perfect! I wish you opened a second location in Denver so we could visit more often :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was phenomenal! The service was amazing ! Super friendly! Will definitely come back again! ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Double Pork Chop, Cypress Grove Cheese Plate, Cheese Plate with Traditional Accompaniments
rubbish food, this should not be a rated place.
i have eaten street food more flavorful than this.
they gave us stale bread
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
This is one of my favorite restaurants. We were celebrating a significant birthday with a number of friends. We were seated in a back room, which was quiet but with great service. Our servers were great and made wonderful wine recommendations.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Double Pork Chop, Charcuterie Plate
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