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The Best NY Steak - Perfect for Sharing - Bennett's American Cooking, Sacramento, CA

Bennett's American Cooking

4.5
4.5
1584 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 53 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for happy hour

Bennett’s is a must-visit dining destination that combines a cozy vibe with exceptional culinary delights. Under the guidance of Chef Owner Brian Bennett, the menu features standout dishes like Prawn Linguine, Brick Chicken, Hand-Cut Aged Prime Steaks, and Lasagna Bolognese, all complemented by an impressive selection of world-class wines.
The expansive bar serves as a vibrant hub, ideal for enjoying handcrafted cocktails during Happy Hour every day from 2-6 PM. With attentive service and a strong commitment to hospitality, Bennett's ensures every guest has a memorable experience.
Don't miss out on the Best Brunch in Sacramento on weekends from 9 AM to 2 PM, offering a Californian-inspired contemporary menu. As a Diners' Choice winner, it's the perfect time to experience the vibrant flavors and inviting atmosphere at Bennett’s. Join us today!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Grill
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 2:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (916) 515-9680
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Brain Bennett
  • Catering
    Book Your Catering Today!<br /><br />We offer a variety of catering options to suit your needs:<br /><br />Pickup at either of our locations<br />Drop-off service directly to your event<br />Full-service catering with our professional staff <br />For quotes and more information, please email us at Catering@bennetthg.com. We look forward to helping you make your event unforgettable!
  • Private party facilities
    Our private dining room offers an exclusive, intimate space perfect for your group’s special occasions, business meetings, or private gatherings. Whether celebrating a milestone or hosting a corporate event, we provide a personalized dining experience tailored to your needs. Make your reservation today. email concierge@bennetthg.com
  • Neighborhood
    Sacramento
  • Cross street
    Fair Oaks Blvd & Howe Ave.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Bubbles & Brunch! $49 gets 2 Entree's and Bubbles

    Multiple dates available
    WEEKENDS. Two Brunch Entrées and a Bottle of Bubbles Saturday & Sunday 9am to 2pm. Brunch Menu features sweet treats from Stuffed French Toast with orange marmalade, cream cheese, and sweetened cream to savory options like our Eggs Benedict, Corned Beef Hash, Country Fried Steak, Steak & Bacon Tacos, and more. Mimosa Bottle Service Brunch is not complete without mimosas with friends! Our Mimosa Bottle Service features a bottle of champagne with the choice of two juices from Grapefruit, Orange, Pineapple, and Cranberry!
    Bubbles & Brunch! $49 gets 2 Entree's and Bubbles Photo

Offers

  • Get Social @ Happy Hour Daily 2pm-6pm

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM,Mon - Fri - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM,Sat - 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Sips and Tastes! Featuring Cheese and Chicken Flautas, Hoisin Glazed Ribs, Short Rib Tacos starting at $8. Enjoy our signature Country Club style cocktails, try the Raspberry Martini $8. Special select wines by the glass a generous 6 oz. pour. Grab a friend, kick back and enjoy. Best Happy Hour in Sactown.

    Get Social @ Happy Hour  Daily 2pm-6pm Photo
  • Wine & Dine Monday | $65 for TWO | 16 wine options

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - 3:00 PM - 8:45 PM
    MONDAYS. Treat yourself to an unforgettable culinary experience with our Wine and Dine Mondays! For just $65, you and a companion can savor two of our delectable entrees, two salads, and your choice of an exquisite bottle of wine. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply want to unwind at the beginning of the week, our Wine and Dine Mondays are the perfect choice. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the warm and welcoming atmosphere of our restaurant.

    Wine & Dine Monday | $65 for TWO | 16 wine options Photo

What 1,584 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Sacramento / Sacramento Valley

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Sacramento

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bennett's American Cooking offers a delightful dining experience with "great happy hour," "excellent service," and a diverse menu. The "Monday Wine & Dine specials" are a crowd-pleaser, while the "prime rib" and "French dip" are must-tries. The ambiance is welcoming, making it ideal for both everyday dining and special occasions.

1,584 Reviews
  1. Monique

    VIP

    Sacramento

    26 reviews

    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Very very loud and busier than expected! But as always, the food was great and and drinks were great!

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  2. Jennifer

    Sacramento

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The house made potato chips! That is what keeps us coming back!
    Bennett's American CookingResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for the review!

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  3. Andrew

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for happy hour time slot, ordered baked Brie and garlic fries. Dinner was the short rib and steak frites. Food came out quickly, waitress was friendly and provided opinions and made great menu recommendations. Brussels sprouts were delicious, as i subbed my mashed potatoes for them. Portions were generous. Would order the baked Brie again for sure.
    Bennett's American CookingResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience at Bennett's American Cooking. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our baked Brie & It's great to know that our staff was able to provide you with friendly service and menu recommendations!

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  4. Dan

    VIP

    Sacramento

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great holiday business lunch with our administration staff, thanks for the great meal and service!
    Bennett's American CookingResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Dan! We're thrilled to hear that you and your team enjoyed your holiday business lunch at Bennett's American Cooking. It's always a pleasure to provide great food and service, and we're glad we could make your experience memorable. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  5. Lucy

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the cannelloni and lemon creme brûlée. My friend had the ahi tuna salad which also was delicious! Service was flawless!
    Bennett's American CookingResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Lucy! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our cannelloni and lemon creme brûlée, and that you found our service to be flawless. We strive to provide our guests with the best dining experience, and it's wonderful to know we hit the mark with you! We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back to Bennett's American Cooking soon!

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  6. Liz

    VIP

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    After waiting 20 minutes from the time of ordering our food, I asked the server how soon could we expect our meals? He gave a glib answer and said it should be soon. Our meals arrived almost 5 minutes later, and the three burger meals we ordered were the appropriate temperature as were the french fries, my husband’s meatloaf and mashed potatoes were if not, Stone cold, definitely cold. Even his plate. Obviously his plate had been sitting for at least 15 of the 20-25 minutes that we were waiting. We let the expo know before she even left the table, that his meal was cold and she took it away. It took entirely too long for his “hot” meal to arrive. The mashed potatoes were definitely hot as was the au jus, but when he got to the middle of the meatloaf, it was in his words “refrigerator cold”. But probably the most obnoxious “slight” was the whipped cream on the Keylime pie. I had to ask the server what it was, because I did not even realize it was whipped cream. It was white and slimy and had zero form whatsoever. When The Kitchen realized the whipped cream had a problem, they should have served that Keylime pie with no whipped cream rather than what we ended up with. In his defense, the server asked if we wanted a new piece of pie without any whipped cream whatsoever. We’d already eaten a quarter of the pie in front of us so I declined. But he did not apologize, he explained it away. So the meatloaf dish and a Keylime pie were an absolute bust . But the burgers and french fries were delicious. Our server should’ve apologized immediately when I brought up the subject of the long wait time, rather than excuse it away. The same is true for the slimy whipped cream on the Keylime pie. He should not have tried to explain that away, rather he should’ve apologized and immediately brought us a new piece of pie sans “whip cream”, NOT just offer to bring us one. He should’ve been embarrassed to have put that down on our table in the first place.

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  7. Roxanne

    Sacramento

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    No water refills Slow and not that busy on service Nice server good food would go back
    Bennett's American CookingResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for the review! We hope to earn that 5th star next time!

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  8. Pamela

    Orange County

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were great as usual. Marian was awesome. We did the Monday deal and it was delicious.
    Bennett's American CookingResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks for the review!

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  9. Terence

    VIP

    Sacramento

    77 reviews

    5.0

    77 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Monday's wine and dine of two salads and two entrees and a bottle of wine for $65 remains a great value and deal! Especially since Bennett's finally listened and stopped chilling the red wines! That made no sense at all! So, now my wife enjoyed her sea bass and i enjoyed the meat loaf with a perfect glass of cab and then took the rest of the bottle home!
    Bennett's American CookingResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks for offering the feedback and allowing us to grow! We always strive to be the best. Stay well! Bennetts Team

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  10. Stuart

    VIP

    Orange County

    60 reviews

    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Bennet’s has become the ‘go to’ for Sacramento dining. Every time we are greeted and seated promptly. We experience superior service and food. Tonight we brought wine for which there’s a reasonable corkage fee. My wife enjoyed her beef short ribs. Prime Rib a weekend feature was excellent. Choice of salad or soup came with an entree. The tortilla soup loaded with chicken could be meal in itself. Delicious…. We enjoy Bennett’s and I know you will enjoy it too.
    Bennett's American CookingResponded 5 days ago
    We're thrilled to hear that Bennett's American Cooking has become your 'go to' dining destination! It's wonderful to know that you always receive prompt service and enjoy our food, especially the Prime Rib. We're glad you enjoyed your evening! We look forward to serving you again soon.

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FAQs

Bennett's American Cooking offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (916) 515-9680.

Bennett's American Cooking is rated 4.5 stars by 1584 OpenTable diners.

Bennett's American Cooking does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 53 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bennett's American Cooking

2232 Fair Oaks Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95825-5502

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Fair Oaks Blvd & Howe Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Sacramento
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 2:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Grill
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Brain Bennett
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (916) 515-9680
  • Catering
    Book Your Catering Today!<br /><br />We offer a variety of catering options to suit your needs:<br /><br />Pickup at either of our locations<br />Drop-off service directly to your event<br />Full-service catering with our professional staff <br />For quotes and more information, please email us at Catering@bennetthg.com. We look forward to helping you make your event unforgettable!
  • Private party facilities
    Our private dining room offers an exclusive, intimate space perfect for your group’s special occasions, business meetings, or private gatherings. Whether celebrating a milestone or hosting a corporate event, we provide a personalized dining experience tailored to your needs. Make your reservation today. email concierge@bennetthg.com
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