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Delta King - Pilothouse Restaurant, Sacramento, CA

Delta King - Pilothouse Restaurant

4.3
4.3
1870 Reviews
$30 and under
Californian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
  • Charming
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
The Pilothouse restaurant aboard the historic Delta King offers river side dining, outstanding cuisine, a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence wine list and a great place to meet with friends in a relaxed, fun atmosphere. Gluten free items available. Proud participant in the Sacramento Farm to Fork initiative utilizing local seasonal produce when ever it is available.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Contemporary American, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:30 am–10:00 am Lunch Mon, Wed–Sun 11:30 am–4:00 pm Bar Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Tue 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (916) 441-4440
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Rudy Balch
  • Catering
    Complete catering facilities with 8 banquet rooms. Contact James Tokuno at 916-441-4440.
  • Private party facilities
    Private parties up to 10 guests can be booked through the restaurant. For larger groups please contact the catering department. Contact James Tokuno at 916-441-4440.
  • Neighborhood
    Sacramento
  • Cross street
    Front & K Streets
  • Parking details
    Valet - Restaurant Guests (with validation) $8 - Validated city lot parking also available
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,870 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Sacramento / Sacramento Valley

    Great for scenic views

  • Sacramento / Sacramento Valley

    Californian

  • Sacramento

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Delta King - Pilothouse Restaurant offers a unique dining experience aboard a historic riverboat with "beautiful views of the river" and a charming ambiance. The service is often praised as "excellent," with attentive staff enhancing the experience. While some dishes have been met with mixed reviews, the overall atmosphere and setting are consistently highlighted as "romantic" and "fun." Perfect for special occasions, the Pilothouse is a must-visit for its "friendly and wonderful service."

1,870 Reviews
  1. NeillK

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Took my team out for a celebration dinner following a conference presentation - while overall the experience was nice, there was the matter of one member of our party having to wait because of an error on the input of their order: they ordered the exact same item as another party member, which was read back correctly, but received an entirely different item on first attempt. When the server was informed, there was a little too much ... personality ... in the response, as though it was somehow our fault. The request was simply to replace the meal with the correct item. It didn't require any additional demonstration on the part of staff, especially when it sounds like it was in input error or something in the kitchen - we weren't upset with the server, until we were made to feel like we were the ones at fault, and the bit of a cold shoulder from that point on was hard to miss. Again, overall - food was fine, ambience a little noisy given the "entertainment" upstairs (who needs to adjust for the key that they ought to sing in to avoid straining for a note), and we still had an enjoyable time all things considered.

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  2. Khaled

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I don’t understand how a restaurant like this in a touristy high traffic area not have enough servers to handle the crowds. We waited 20 minutes for the waiter to approach my table and take our order and we waited another 20 minutes for our food. That is just stupid and slow. I ordered the fish and chips. When the food finally arrived the food server quickly puts it on the table and rushed away . I like malt vinegar but never had the chance to ask for it. I did not enjoy the food or the experience
    Delta King - Pilothouse RestaurantResponded 5 days ago
    We are truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at Delta King - Pilothouse Restaurant. We understand how frustrating it can be to wait, especially when you are looking forward to a meal. We apologize for the delay in service and the issue with your order. Your feedback is invaluable, and we will use it to improve our service. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again in the future.

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  3. Tim

    Jacksonville

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sat at the bar and had great service and delicious food!
    Delta King - Pilothouse RestaurantResponded on November 6, 2024
    Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience at Delta King - Pilothouse Restaurant. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  4. Jared

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location view and food. Service was a little slow but view made up for it
    Delta King - Pilothouse RestaurantResponded on November 6, 2024
    Thanks for visiting us at Delta King - Pilothouse Restaurant. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed our food and views! We appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you again soon.

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  5. Laurie

    Sacramento

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite place to celebrate our anniversary. Sacramento’s hidden gem.
    Delta King - Pilothouse RestaurantResponded on November 6, 2024
    Thank you so much for choosing Delta King - Pilothouse Restaurant to celebrate your anniversary! We look forward to serving you again on your next visit. See you soon!

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  6. LauraW

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We made a reservation with Open Table and noted it was a birthday celebration. We arrived 5 minutes early for our 10:30 am reservation. No one acknowledged us until 10:33 a.m., and they just walked by saying someone will be with you in a second. At 10:42 no one came by, so we left. It would have been okay if someone checked us in or acknowledged our reservation. Even if they told us they were running behind and we'd be seated soon or even seated us, that would be okay. But several staff saw the 5 of us and ignored us. It was sad to have our special occasion ruined.

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  7. Kelly

    Houston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We sat outside and the view was really nice. Service took awhile and we had 2-3 different servers. The food was just okay, I wouldn’t recommend it and wouldn’t come back for the food. The view of the river really saved the experience, I wouldn’t recommend this to anyone who’s sitting inside
    Delta King - Pilothouse RestaurantResponded on October 23, 2024
    Thank you for the feedback. We are glad to hear you enjoyed the view of the river from our outdoor seating area. We apologize if you felt the service was slow and for any shortcomings in our food. We are always looking to improve, and your feedback is valuable in that process. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again in the future.

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  8. Nona

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The view from our riverside table was lovely. The serving staff were friendly and attentive. The beet and watermelon salad was fresh and tasty, but the sole was dry and the lemon sauce on the crab cakes drowned out the flavor of the crab.
    Delta King - Pilothouse RestaurantResponded on October 23, 2024
    Thank you for dining with us at Delta King - Pilothouse Restaurant and for your kind words about our view, friendly staff, and tasty dishes. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed the beet and watermelon. We are sorry to hear that the sole and lemon sauce didn't meet your expectations. Your feedback is invaluable, and we will certainly bring this to the attention of our Chef. We hope to welcome you back soon.

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  9. jachancock

    San Diego

    19 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good. My pork was seriously overcooked. The wine was very good, dessert was tasty and our server was awesome! If not for the overcooked meat it would have been more stars, but everything else was very nice. I would eat here again.
    Delta King - Pilothouse RestaurantResponded on October 23, 2024
    Thank you for posting a review and for dining with us at Delta King - Pilothouse Restaurant! We strive to provide a high-quality dining experience, and it is great to hear that you appreciated the food and service. We apologize for the overcooked pork and will provide your feedback to our Chef. We look forward to serving you again!

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  10. Ashley

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went out on a Wednesday night and it was super beautiful to sit and eat outside on the front of the boat, having a super nice meal with my family who is mainly pescatarian and one that is carnivore so this option was absolutely perfect. I will definitely be coming back most likely on a weeknight. The only thing I didn’t like Was that the meters on the street only lasted for two hours so we had to leave halfway through to go renew them. Oh and if you’re tall be prepared to duck. The food was amazing, salads were delish and the calm chowder was 7.5/10, flat bread pizza was also delicious 8/10, braised rib linguine was Devine 10/10 this is be my absolute regular meal everytime I go.
    Delta King - Pilothouse RestaurantResponded on October 23, 2024
    Thank you for visiting us! We are thrilled to hear that you and your family enjoyed your meal on the front of our boat. It is great to know that our salmon salad and clam chowder hit the spot for you. We are looking forward to your next visit!

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Delta King - Pilothouse Restaurant is rated 4.3 stars by 1870 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
Google Map for Delta King - Pilothouse Restaurant

1000 Front Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Front & K Streets
  • Neighborhood
    Sacramento
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:30 am–10:00 am Lunch Mon, Wed–Sun 11:30 am–4:00 pm Bar Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Tue 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Contemporary American, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet - Restaurant Guests (with validation) $8 - Validated city lot parking also available
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Rudy Balch
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (916) 441-4440
  • Catering
    Complete catering facilities with 8 banquet rooms. Contact James Tokuno at 916-441-4440.
  • Private party facilities
    Private parties up to 10 guests can be booked through the restaurant. For larger groups please contact the catering department. Contact James Tokuno at 916-441-4440.
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