Diners' Choice: American restaurants in Sacramento

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall American cuisine in Sacramento? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Alaro Craft Brewery, Restaurant & Cocktail Bar

4.8

4.8 (479)

$30 and under

American

Midtown

About the restaurant

Alaro is an award winning Modern American & Spanish Inspired Farm to Table Restaurant & Craft Brewery in the heart of Midtown Sacramento. Owners Ray and Annette Ballestero invite you to enjoy the beautiful but casual interior & lush outdoor patio area of this historic location. Featuring a diverse selection of creative seasonal dishes showcasing fresh seafood, tapas-style small bites & full-bellied burgers that border on sublime, our team has curated one of the most unique restaurants on the grid. In addition to Sacramento's most awarded craft brewery we feature a full cocktail bar, a well curated wine list including Spanish varietals and house made Sangrias, Fair Trade Sodas & Teas and Organic Soft Serve Ice Cream! Open for Lunch and Dinner daily. More at AlaroCraftBrewery.com

Top review

ChrisVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Casual environment with great selection of beers and a menu with many comfort food options. They offer generous flights of beers and let you choose those you wish to try. Service was prompt and friendly. Food was very good. Would recommend the veggie burger and the fish and chips.

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Experience

“On Sundays We Brunch”!! Need we say more?

Experience

Castle Happy Hour – Unwind Like Royalty! 🍻

Experience

Industry Mondays -Cheers to Hospitality Heroes! 🍻

House Kitchen & Bar - Sacramento

4.8

4.8 (43)

$30 and under

American

West Sacramento

About the restaurant

House Kitchen & Bar in Sacramento is a classic comfort food restaurant with an upscale and casual atmosphere. The staff and chefs at House Kitchen & Bar have been working tirelessly to provide high quality customer service and exceed expectations since 2010. By creating a home-like environment and serving fan favorite comfort foods, House Kitchen & Bar makes each and every guest feel welcome. The contemporary food with a twist won�t disappoint. Try the double dipped fried chicken and waffles with country gravy, the steak tacos with guacamole, corn salsa and chipotle sour cream or the beer can chicken with smashed potatoes and chicken au jus.

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Zak

Dined 2 days ago

The best French dip and food around .High recommended going for a great time !!!

Magpie Cafe

4.8

4.8 (208)

$30 and under

American

Midtown

About the restaurant

Magpie is always available for walk in dining!

Magpie is a family owned and operated independent restaurant in Midtown Sacramento. Since 2005, Magpie has served farm to table fare that reflects the values of life in California’s Central Valley. Our menu has an interesting mix of dishes highlighting the season's best offerings of share plates, bites, and entree's.

We are more committed than ever to our mission of celebrating what makes our city and region special, and contributing to it by making seasonal, farm-to-table food in Sacramento.

We are walking distance from California's state capitol building and convention center on the corner of 16th and P Streets overlooking the beautiful tree filled Fremont Park. The lively restaurant space features artwork and murals from local artists with bar, booth and table seating. The open patio has a variety of tall and low tables surrounded by live edge wooden benches and Magpie's iconic yellow umbrellas.

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Paul

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

Very nice food, thoughtfully prepared and beautifully presented. Service was attentive, but not intrusive. Beer and wine selections just right for us. I ordered the pork chop and my wife the gnocchi. Cost was well within reason.

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Experience

Late Night Menu

Experience

Happy Time All Night at the Bar

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Wine Wednesdays

Canon

4.8

4.8 (2039)

$31 to $50

American

Sacramento

About the restaurant

Michelin Guide rated neighborhood restaurant with creative and shareable cuisine and a year-round patio.

"With a clear vision, a striking aesthetic and distinctive, mouthwatering flavors, Canon restaurant in East Sacramento is a stellar and welcome addition to the city’s dining scene." - 4-Stars, Sacramento Bee

"Find the convivial Canon sequestered away from the downtown bustle. This cool space that contrasts deep tones against bright whites is enveloped by the aromatic smell of smoke, so it’s no surprise that the house is packed most nights. Chef Brad Cecchi is the culinary mastermind and his menu is pivoted around playful small plates." - Michelin Guide

Canon is committed to a healthy and productive workplace. A 4% service fee is added to dine-in bills to help cover the cost of employee health and wellness benefits and to provide a kitchen equity stipend to our back-of-house staff.

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Michael

Dined 3 days ago

What a great dining experience. Food, drink and service were all wonderful. Nice pace for the whole meal. I am not sure how it could have been better.

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Experience

Canon Large Party Experience

Camden Spit and Larder

4.9

4.9 (512)

$31 to $50

American

Sacramento

About the restaurant

Camden Spit & Larder, a modern London-inspired eatery, in Downtown Sacramento on Capitol Mall. Chef Oliver Ridgeway showcases the pristine ingredients of the surrounding region with its bold design, bustling bar scene, and prime private dining facilities. Camden is comfortable yet elevated. We are located just a few blocks from the Capitol and Convention Center and just steps from the Golden 1 Center. This is the perfect place to dine pre-show or concert. Camden S&L was a restaurant 'Recognized by Michelin' in 2021, 2022, & 2023.

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Louis

Dined 4 days ago

I went here for lunch and it was an excellent meal at a reasonable price. I had the tomato bisque which was fabulous, then was completely enthralled with the ahi tuna salad. I was totally full and happy with my meal and the entire experience. Service was quick and attentive (even though the place was very busy with the holiday events) but not intrusive.

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Wise Villa Winery and Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (280)

$30 and under

American

Lincoln

About the restaurant

Tuscan-style Gourmet Restaurant
The ONLY WINERY in Placer County to feature a FULL DINING EXPERIENCE complete with a Tuscan-style Gourmet Restaurant , charming courtyard, elegant tasting bar, wine educators, professional waitstaff, & culinary team. Our Mission is to provide our guests with and elegant European vacation by providing an internationally themed winery & food pairing experience in the setting of our Tuscan style vineyard and Gourmet Restaurant .
Indulging your senses in a perfect balance of Wise Villa Winery at our Tuscan-style Gourmet Restaurant . Enjoy the elegant tastes and aromas of our world-class wines paired with a delectable chef-prepared gourmet dinner. Relax while watching a breathtaking sunset over our rolling hills vineyard.

Prime Rib Special Every Thursday 11 AM - 8 PM
Winery Tours by Founder Dr. Grover Lee Every Saturday & Sunday 11:30 AM

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Keith

Dined 6 days ago

Great place to take friends and family! Fantastic food and service!

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Popular dish

Crispy Brussels Sprouts

Sheldon Inn Restaurant & Bar

4.7

4.7 (2637)

$31 to $50

American

Elk Grove

About the restaurant

Nestled in the beautiful countryside of Elk Grove, Sheldon Inn Restaurant and Bar is housed in a historic building dating over 100 years old. The Sheldon Inn offers an unparalleled fine dining experience, perfect for any celebration or night out. The quaint patio and fire pit/lounge area is the perfect place to enjoy brunch or dinner, cocktails and great company. Sheldon Inn also has a Wedding Venue featuring an outdoor bar, gazebo, two dance floors, market lights, and outdoor restrooms. With availability for over 300+ guests, the outdoor ceremony and reception site is adorned with a beautiful old Oak Tree, lovely Victorian Bridal Suite, and meticulously manicured grounds for a stunning outdoor wedding!

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Charlotte

Dined 2 days ago

I was there to celebrate xmas with friends. The food was great, the service great as well. I found the experience a tad pricier than other similar eateries. Although they were busy, noise was not issue. I highly recommend Sheldon Inn .

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Popular dish

FRENCH TOAST & FRIED CHICKEN

Seasons 52 - Sacramento

4.7

4.7 (3469)

$31 to $50

American

Arden Fair

About the restaurant

Seasons 52 is a Fresh Grill and Wine Bar offering a seasonal menu that is naturally lighter and always flavorful. Our seasonal menus feature ingredients at their peak of freshness, oak-fire grilled or brick oven roasted (without a fryer in sight) to be naturally lighter and more flavorful. We also offer an extensive list of wines by the glass and bottle. Here, you'll always feel free to enjoy every bite, every sip, every moment. Lunch and dinner daily with happy hour Monday-Thursday from 3-6PM.

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Cheryl

Dined 4 days ago

Good day to celebrate Christmas thanks to Season's 52. Thank you!

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Popular dish

Wood-Grilled Filet Mignon

Popular dish

ROASTED MUSHROOM

Grand Island Mansion

4.6

4.6 (832)

$50 and over

American

Walnut Grove

About the restaurant

We invite you to join us on Sundays for Brunch and to enjoy a self guided tour of the Mansion. Our fabulous Sunday champagne brunch is open with the first seating for brunch at 10:30 am and the last seating at 1:30 pm. Reservations are required. Please visit our website, grandislandmansion.com to reserve your table.

Our regular champagne brunch is $79.95 per person plus tax. 22% gratuity added automatically for groups of 8 or more.

Thanksgiving Brunch and the December Holiday Brunches are $99.95 per person plus tax. 22% gratuity added automatically for groups of 8 or more.

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Gwen

Dined 6 days ago

Food amazing!!! Service was amazing!! Loved it!! Can’t wait to go back.

Bennett's Westside Grill

4.7

4.7 (669)

$30 and under

American

Rocklin

About the restaurant

The newest location from the Bennett Hospitality Group at 6604 Lonetree Blvd (Blue Oaks Town Ctr.), Rocklin CA.