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EXPLORE SACRAMENTO | | | | | | | 3301 Folsom Blvd
Sacramento,
CA
95816
916-455-2282 | | | | | Description: This casual bistro occupies a colorful, polished space within a red-brick building and specializes in regional American cuisine. It features grilled panini sandwiches, hardwood-roasted meats, and delectable desserts; a large variety of salads can be ordered in small or large sizes. The signature spinach salad is made with toasted walnuts, roasted red onions, chevre, and citrus-shallot dressing. Homemade soups are always popular, as are desserts like a plum tart in a shortbread crust. No reservations. Casual dress.
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| 400 L St
Sacramento,
CA
95814
916-448-2847 | | | | | Description: This restaurant has earned a loyal following thanks to its Californian cuisine, which features oak-grilled meat dishes, fresh seafood and pasta creations, crisp salads, and hand-tossed pizzas.
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| 1800 L St
Sacramento,
CA
95814
916-447-9440 | | | | | Description: Traditional Spanish and Andalusian cuisines make this restaurant one of the most popular lunch spots in the area. The extensive menu features a long list of tapas, not to mention adventurous dishes like white bean soup with chorizo, octopus with potatoes, Spanish tortillas, and shredded cod salad. Lunch sandwiches, made with hearty coca bread and featuring lamb or pork, are grilled and served in cozy, romantic environs. A guitarist plays Friday and Saturday evenings during dinner.
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| 925 L St
Sacramento,
CA
95814
916-444-1020 | | | | | Description: This small café in the heart of the Capitol District is frequented by a host of loyal locals. Coffees are superb, and breakfast wraps are fresh and delicious. The comfy enterprise also offers sandwiches, pastries, and bagels.
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| 1001 R St
Sacramento,
CA
95814
916-443-8825 | | | | | Description: Fox & Goose is the place to go for a truly wonderful breakfast or weekend brunch. British pub style reigns, and the menu runs the gamut from American favorites to classic English fare like eggs with bangers or kippers. A vast selection of omelet ingredients ensures that you never have the same thing twice. Other options include waffles, English muffins, crumpets, cereals, and a wealth of vegetarian choices. Get there early it's usually packed for breakfast.
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| 806 L St
Sacramento,
CA
95814
916-442-7092 | | | | | Description: The Fat's name has been a mainstay in Sacramento dining since 1939, and descendants of the original owner still run this legendary eatery. A popular spot for politicos and lawmakers, Frank Fat's has abundant local charm, not to mention dishes representing four main Asian culinary styles: Cantonese, Szechwan, Peking, and Shanghai. Specialties include brandy stir-fried chicken and stir-fried clams in black bean sauce. A few American dishes cater to less adventurous folks.
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| Il Fornaio Cucina Italiana400 Capitol Mall
Sacramento,
CA
916-446-4100 | | | | | Description: Although Il Fornaio's dining ambience can be characterized as "fine," its atmosphere is pleasantly casual. Wonderful, authentic Italian cuisine is marked by a variety of freshly made pastas, grilled fish, and wood-fired pizzas. As an added bonus, delicious bread is served with just about everything.
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| Megami Bento-Ya Restaurant1010 10th St
Sacramento,
CA
95814
916-448-4512 | | | | | Description: Popular for business lunches, Megami has a lengthy menu, although most people opt for sushi. The casual dining room is a great spot to grab a quick bite, and prices are reasonable. Various sushi combinations are available with both rolls and nigiri; some are vegetarian, and all have seaweed rolled inside or outside. Other possibilities include sesame chicken or charcoal-broiled beef with spicy Korean sauce.
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| 1110 Front St
Sacramento,
CA
95814
916-442-8226 | | | | | Description: Rio City provides a great place to have lunch and enjoy a view of the Sacramento River from the covered porch. It also offers prime people-watching opportunities, thanks to an upscale clientele. A barbecue chicken quesadilla with mango salsa and chipotle sour cream offers sweetness with just the right amount of kick, or you can try baby back ribs with applejack brandy sauce, marinated pork tenderloin, and portobello salad with basil. The large round grill is visible from the open dining room. Reservations recommended. Business casual attire.
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| 1577 Garden Hwy
Sacramento,
CA
95833
916-921-2694 | | | | | Description: This colorfully named place is a favorite local hangout where folks enjoy great meals (try perfectly prepared rockfish) and ice-cold beers. The atmosphere is relaxed, the waitstaff is friendly, and you're as close to the water as you could be without getting wet. Things get especially busy on weekends when boaters dock at the Sturgeon and treat themselves to spicy Bloody Marys. Breakfast on Saturdays and Sundays is perennially popular, too. Reservations suggested. Casual dress.
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