Dining
Sacramento is particularly good at offering residents and travelers a variety of dining options. If you’re looking for something quick and light, then you can head over to Steamers Coffee Roasting Co. (101 K Street) or Ford’s Real Hamburgers (1948 Sutterville Road). Opting for a picnic? Try out the Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op (1900 Alhambra Street) or the many other fine farmer markets for any ingredient you might want.
For the longer evening, try The Firehouse (1112 Second Street, 916.442.4772), rated one of the best in town, or the Rio City Café (1110 Front Street, 916.442.8226). The Waterboy (2000 Capitol Avenue, 916.498.9891) is also another midtown favorite. Top dollar choices include Esquire Grill (1213 K Street, 916.448.8900) and Chops Steak, Seafood & Bar (1117 11th Street, 916.447.8900).
Ethnic dining includes Jumbo Seafood Restaurant (5651 Freeport Blvd, 916.391.8221). This well-known place serves authentic Chinese seafood dishes—prawns to hot and sour soup. A Vietnamese treat can be found at Andy Nguyen’s (2007 Broadway, 916.736.1157).
And you can’t miss the Hard Rock Café (Seventh and K Streets, 916.441.5591) and its 36 foot tall guitar out front. With all of the fun rock and roll memorabilia, you’re sure to have a ball.
For a unique Sacramento experience, folks will tell you to head over to The Kitchen (2225 Hurley Way, Suite 101, 916.568.7171). The menu changes in accordance to what’s fresh and meals are more like performance art than fine dining. You get to involve yourself in the preparation of gourmet four course meals and reservations are taken up to six months in advance.
If you’re looking for a sweet way to end your day, then Gunther’s (2801 Franklin Boulevard) can satisfy an ice cream craving, as can Artie’s Star-Lite Fountain (serving up real fountain beverages at 3839 J Street). Fog Mountain Candy Company (2019 Q Street) is family owned and is open to the public. There’s also Rick’s Dessert Diner (2322 K Street) and Freeport Bakery (2966 Freeport Boulevard) for a baked treat.