We absolutely loved our dinner. It was a little slow to start service wise but after we started ordering the service definitely improved and it became a wonderful experience. Vibes were great and I will definitely be back to eat outside!!!
Daryl
Wonderful establishment. Great service and cocktails, amazing wine list, outstanding food. Will visit again when in Sacramento.
KATHERINE
We had an amazing dinner, and the cocktails were unbelievable. Service was top-notch and location is really nice. We will be back.
Mauricio
One of the best dishes I've had with a great atmosphere to eat in. Will definitely want to return later on in the future.
Jonathan
We had a very nice anniversary dinner at Prelude. The outdoor dining is perfect for quiet conversation. The food is outstanding and is matched by the service.
Edward
Prelude is a hidden gem, from easy location with a great patio and view of the Capitol. They greeted us with a bouquet wishing us a happy anniversary, and then quickly served up excellent and refreshingly original cocktails, and we enjoyed every minute from a creamy burrata app all the way through delicious and generous portions of mains! I had the pork chop with carrot-harissa puree, and she had the grilled salmon with caper berries, both cooked to perfection, moist and juicy! Next time we will come back for dessert! Bonus points for calling to let me know we left our credit card so we could retrieve before closing. Happy 31st Anniversary to us!
Darryl
We'd been here a few times before and had always loved our evenings out at Prelude. We decided to invite some good friends along to experience this hidden gem in downtown Sacramento. We were not disappointed! Service was attentive and top-notch throughout the meal, offering plenty of pairing suggestions when requested, and were respectful on approach when we were engaged in deeper, private conversations. We came here raving about the Niman Pork Chop (their staple dish, which was amazing as always), but we were equally impressed with Prelude's other offerings -- the NY Steak, Scallops and an unusual but delectable Mexican-inspired Carbonara pasta dish. Our friends come from local wine families and loved the curated selection of wines by the glass, especially their Pinot Noir. We tried almost everything honestly, with appetizers and salads to share, plus carrot cake and affogato to round off the evening. All in all it was a fabulous evening out and we look forward to our next visit!
Phillip
Took my fiance here for our anniversary dinner. Service was exceptional and a great overall experience. Will definitely be dining here again in the near future.
Laurie
Very disappointed with the food. Service was ok. Asparagus app extremely salty. Burrata was ok. Citrus salad was just a bunch of citrus drowning in dressing. Tasted like an entire sour grapefruit in a bowl. Out of 3 people it just failed us all. Prelude salad was very good. Beef tar tar was ok it was served with a cold tough naan. Yuk. The capellini was so bland and had peas fit only for hens it wasn't worth eating. Total waste. Risotto was decent. Ricotta toast was ok. Probably the best item. The lavender earl grey drink was a 10. Goat cheese gelato a 10. Peach sorbet was oddly served with grocery store chocolate chip cookies. Who doesn't want peach gelato and generic choc chip cookies. SMH. It was 3 female friends out for dinner. Very disappointed. Would not rerun or recommend. I had high hopes for this place, but it was less than special.
Lily
Prelude is beautiful. We went for a 30th birthday and the food was outstanding. Such beautiful atmosphere as well. The staff were so welcoming, kind, and professional. Will definitely be going back!
Devon was a wonderful server who created an inviting and warm experience. He was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and kind. The meal was delicious and the flavors were beautifully balanced. The wine list was exceptional! I always appreciate a list that has Flowers PN on it. (Wink) Thank you for making my best friends bday dinner memorable!
Daniel
Over all our experience with the staff was delightful, everyone was so attentive and friendly. The food was almost perfect, I ordered my steak medium and received it at medium well. We will definitely be going back.
John
The food was excellent. The service was friendly and professional. A good wine selection with reasonably priced bottles available. For dinner - the pork chop and the Risotto were amazing.
Andrew
Citrus salad = too sour with the lemons Scallops = rock found in food Steak tar tar = pita bread stale and cold Cabinets = good but wrong choice of pasta
Barbara
What a wonderful restaurant. I knew nothing about restaurants in Sacramento. We just picked this one out as the name sounded interesting. What a winner. The food and wine was delicious. The wait staff was fantastic. And great music softly in the background made for a perfect lowkey atmosphere.
We absolutely loved our dinner. It was a little slow to start service wise but after we started ordering the service definitely improved and it became a wonderful experience. Vibes were great and I will definitely be back to eat outside!!!
Wonderful establishment. Great service and cocktails, amazing wine list, outstanding food. Will visit again when in Sacramento.
We had an amazing dinner, and the cocktails were unbelievable. Service was top-notch and location is really nice. We will be back.
One of the best dishes I've had with a great atmosphere to eat in. Will definitely want to return later on in the future.
We had a very nice anniversary dinner at Prelude. The outdoor dining is perfect for quiet conversation. The food is outstanding and is matched by the service.
Prelude is a hidden gem, from easy location with a great patio and view of the Capitol. They greeted us with a bouquet wishing us a happy anniversary, and then quickly served up excellent and refreshingly original cocktails, and we enjoyed every minute from a creamy burrata app all the way through delicious and generous portions of mains! I had the pork chop with carrot-harissa puree, and she had the grilled salmon with caper berries, both cooked to perfection, moist and juicy! Next time we will come back for dessert! Bonus points for calling to let me know we left our credit card so we could retrieve before closing. Happy 31st Anniversary to us!
We'd been here a few times before and had always loved our evenings out at Prelude. We decided to invite some good friends along to experience this hidden gem in downtown Sacramento. We were not disappointed! Service was attentive and top-notch throughout the meal, offering plenty of pairing suggestions when requested, and were respectful on approach when we were engaged in deeper, private conversations. We came here raving about the Niman Pork Chop (their staple dish, which was amazing as always), but we were equally impressed with Prelude's other offerings -- the NY Steak, Scallops and an unusual but delectable Mexican-inspired Carbonara pasta dish. Our friends come from local wine families and loved the curated selection of wines by the glass, especially their Pinot Noir. We tried almost everything honestly, with appetizers and salads to share, plus carrot cake and affogato to round off the evening. All in all it was a fabulous evening out and we look forward to our next visit!
Took my fiance here for our anniversary dinner. Service was exceptional and a great overall experience. Will definitely be dining here again in the near future.
Very disappointed with the food. Service was ok. Asparagus app extremely salty. Burrata was ok. Citrus salad was just a bunch of citrus drowning in dressing. Tasted like an entire sour grapefruit in a bowl. Out of 3 people it just failed us all. Prelude salad was very good. Beef tar tar was ok it was served with a cold tough naan. Yuk. The capellini was so bland and had peas fit only for hens it wasn't worth eating. Total waste. Risotto was decent. Ricotta toast was ok. Probably the best item. The lavender earl grey drink was a 10. Goat cheese gelato a 10. Peach sorbet was oddly served with grocery store chocolate chip cookies. Who doesn't want peach gelato and generic choc chip cookies. SMH. It was 3 female friends out for dinner. Very disappointed. Would not rerun or recommend. I had high hopes for this place, but it was less than special.
Prelude is beautiful. We went for a 30th birthday and the food was outstanding. Such beautiful atmosphere as well. The staff were so welcoming, kind, and professional. Will definitely be going back!
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Devon was a wonderful server who created an inviting and warm experience. He was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and kind. The meal was delicious and the flavors were beautifully balanced. The wine list was exceptional! I always appreciate a list that has Flowers PN on it. (Wink) Thank you for making my best friends bday dinner memorable!
Over all our experience with the staff was delightful, everyone was so attentive and friendly. The food was almost perfect, I ordered my steak medium and received it at medium well. We will definitely be going back.
The food was excellent. The service was friendly and professional. A good wine selection with reasonably priced bottles available. For dinner - the pork chop and the Risotto were amazing.
Citrus salad = too sour with the lemons Scallops = rock found in food Steak tar tar = pita bread stale and cold Cabinets = good but wrong choice of pasta
What a wonderful restaurant. I knew nothing about restaurants in Sacramento. We just picked this one out as the name sounded interesting. What a winner. The food and wine was delicious. The wait staff was fantastic. And great music softly in the background made for a perfect lowkey atmosphere.
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