Piatti Restaurant and Bar: The restaurant serves Italian cuisine. Some of the features are the romantic setting, casual dressy attire, full bar, and patio dining. The restaurant also offers private and semi-private dining. Piatti is open from lunch to dinner and suggests to make reservations for dinner. The restaurant is located at the Pavilion Plaza.
Zen Sushi: The restaurant serves Asian cuisine. They are open from lunch to dinner Monday through Friday (with a 3 hour break in between) and open only for dinner Saturday and Sunday. The restaurant takes reservations, however they are not required. Take out is available for those on the go. The dress code is casual. Zen Sushi is located in downtown 900 15th Street.
Biba Italian Restaurant: The restaurant serves authentic Italian cuisine. The portions are family sized and can easily be shared with another person. Reservations are suggested for dinner especially on the weekends. Casual attire is appropriate for lunch. Dressy attire is suggested for dinner. Biba is located in downtown at 28th and Capitol Ave.
The Firehouse Restaurant: The restaurant serves American cuisine. It's considered a fine dining restaurant and dressy attire is suggested. The menu includes an extensive wine list. The restaurant offers private dining including two intimate wine cellar rooms. Reservations are recommended. The Firehouse is located in Old Sacramento.
Spataro Restaurant & Bar: Italian restaurant and full bar. Open from lunch to dinner Monday through Friday and offers happy hour from 3:00pm to 6:30pm at the bar. Business casual attire is appropriate. Some of the features include private room dining, patio dining, counter seating, full bar, and cigar room. Spataro is located in downtown across from the Capitol on 14th and L Streets.
Mikuni Sushi: The restaurant serves Japanese cuisine. Mikuni Sushi offers a big variety of sushi and Japanese lunch/dinner plates. Casual dining is appropriate. The restaurant is two stories high and offers large party reserve seating. The atmosphere is upbeat, especially in the evenings. Some of the features include a full bar, semi-private dining and full sushi bar. Reservations are not required, but suggested especially for large parties. Mikini Sushi is located in midtown on 15th and J Streets.
The Kitchen Restaurant: The restaurant serves contemporary French and contemporary American cuisine. Reservations must be made far in advance as the seating is very limited. The restaurant does not allow walk ins. Private dining is available and can be booked for up to 56 people. This restaurant is an open kitchen. The dining experience includes the chef's preparation of a six course dinner and the demonstration of the process right before your eyes. A very entertaining and distinctive restaurant. The Kitchen restaurant is located on Hurley way in Sacramento. Valet parking is available.
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant: The restaurant serves American cuisine including Steak and Seafood. The menus at the restaurant are printed twice daily with over thirty varieties of fish and seafood. Casual attire is appropriate. Some of the features include bar dining, happy hour, and full bar. The restaurant also allows personal wines at the dinner table only the corkage fee is charged. McCormick & Schmick's Seafood restaurant is located in downtown on 11th and J Streets.
Esquire Bar & Grill: The restaurant serves American cuisine. It offers an extensive wine list and a full bar. The bar stays open late from Friday to Sunday. Some of the features include fireplace, patio dining, take out, cigar room, private rooms, and wine bar. Business casual attire is appropriate. Esquire Bar & Grill is located in downtown on 12th and K Streets right next to the Esquire IMAX Theatre. Valet parking is available.
Il Fornaio Restaurant: The restaurant serves authentic Italian cuisine. The atmosphere is intimate and very romantic. Some of the features include outdoor dining, private rooms, bar dining, café, full bar, catering, and take out available. Casual dress attire is acceptable. Il Fornaio is located in downtown Sacramento in the Wells Fargo Center on 400 Capitol Mall.