My friend and I decided to stop by The Blind Pig late night for a drink and catch a vibe…read more We arrived around 10 pm and it was happy hour. $1.00 off Beers and $4.00 wells. I ordered a rum & coke and my friend ordered a beer. When I tell you my drink was worth every bit of $4 and strong it hit all the feels. Our bartender was great and the customer service top tier and he was very attentive. I happy to see that's they now have Karaoke and it's 3 days a week. So, I will definitely be back.

After enjoying glasses of chardonnay at nearby Luna Lounge (please reference my review if…read moreinterested), my wife and I headed to The Blind Pig to enjoy a few cocktails. Upon entering, we were greeted by a friendly bartender by the name of Ronny. Our first round consisted of two dirty martinis (my new drink of choice), which Ronny put his fist (that's a good thing) into making. One of the things that I love about dive bars is the various demographics that usually frequent them (along with their interesting conversations). For our second round we ordered a "Manmosa (yes I know that sounds ridiculously machismo in 2024)" that Ronny insisted on putting a fruity spin on. Not only were we thankful for his suggestion, but his version was GOOD! In real dive bar-like fashion, Ronny provided us both with an extra cup to house the remainder of the Manmosa that could not fit into our glasses (another dive bar perk). As we sat at the bar, my wife and chatted while lightly watching the movie Step Brothers on one of the televisions. Although it was a fairly slow Saturday afternoon, I can imagine that this place gets pretty lively in the latter part of the night though. We observed lots of seating, games, and an area for karaoke (toasted karaoke is the best!). I highly recommend The Blind Pig if you're looking to have deliciously strong drinks at a price that won't have you waking up the next morning rethinking the decisions that you made the previous night!

Fantastic Spot To "Pregame" Shows @ Goldfields Next Door…read more SITREP We descended upon the Tack Room an hour before our show for "Ally The Piper" (both the classical AND heavy metal bagpiper extraordinaire) began her show! THE SETUP Goldfields is a charming, rustic country-western stylized saloon that serves up beer at good prices. But we weren't interested in beer and wanted quality cocktails. Hence, our pivot next door to the Tack Room! QUALITY COCKTAILS & DRINKS! The Tack Room specializes an amazing array of martinis, bourbons, and other deLISH cocktail drinks at really really reasonable prices! So this was an excellent choice to chill, thus avoiding the tremendous *noise pollution* we were immediately subjected to upon entering Goldfields an hour later for our show. THE LOWDOWN This is a quality bar with plenty of comfortable seating to relax and have quiet, intimate conversations. So if you and your later friend(s) want some privacy, cocktails at a reasonable price, etc., this is a good way to go.

What an absolutely fantastic place to duck into and chill for a bit on a hot summer day. It's about…read moreas classic as you can ask for from a small bar. It's themed around horse racing, but not in an overbearing or... tacky way. The mixologist was delightful and had great recommendations, the lights were dim, and the drinks were all on point. The highlight was the espresso martini, which is among the best I've had. It was reminiscent of the one I had at the Starbucks Roastery in NYC, which is high praise. The other coffee drink that surprised me was the Revolver. I always forget about what a good pairing orange and coffee is, and I'll be taking this one back home with me to try! Every other drink we tried was delicious in some unique way. The Pho drink was savory and surprising, the New York Sour was rich and flavorful, and the Practical Move was refreshing. Will definitely return here after dinner to sip an espresso martini for dessert!

Cafe Bernardo w/ a full bar and table service, what could be better?!…read more I don't know if these two just joined forces or they are owned by the same folks. All that matters is the food is great and bar is chill. We came to Cafe Bernardo for brunch regularly but recently stopped in for dinner only to discover the food next door was available here and vice versa. Wish we had known earlier. It can get busy after work in the bar but the long table next door is always a good option. The service has always been great. The food is consistently awesome. The salad trio is light and lots of flavors. The pizzas are light. Happy hour is super!

I wasn't sure about this place because of the mixed reviews, but I thought I'd give it a try. I…read morecame here after work for a drink and bite to eat. I had trouble finding the entrance but figured out it is part of cafe Bernardo, tucked into the back of the restaurant. I ordered a cocktail that had on the menu that is basically a fruity lemon drop. I also had the loaded fries and a pizza. The food and drinks were delicious. The server was also very friendly and checked in with us to make sure everything was ok and see if we needed anything. The decor was very cool too. I will definitely be going back.

Bartender was nice. Prices were outstanding. Jamaican food next door. Free easy parkingread more

I love dive bars but this was smelling of wet and damp sheets & cheap cigarettes. I rather go to…read moreErnies that is cleaner and drinks are stronger for a dive bar vibe. Sorry Pied Piper better luck with someone else

This is my first time getting a manicure, and the bar that was set was incredibly high. The vibes…read morein this place are so damn chill, with a lovely open area surrounding a pretty bar in the center. Cynthia really knew her stuff behind the bar, creating delicious NA and alcoholic cocktails. The vietnamese espresso martini was very good, but her custom lychee gin and tonic was AMAZING. I love when a mixologist is able to concoct something special, and she did not disappoint. The manicure itself was lovely, and Cassidy was delightful and incredibly professional. She really went to work on my hands and nails after a literal lifetime of nail biting and neglect. I am very happy with the results and will absolutely be back in a couple months for a refresh!

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this nail salon!…read more Nails done and a cocktail at the same beautifully decorated, comfortable and cozy place?! Sign me up! I enjoyed every moment of being here, from the warm welcome we received upon entering, the delicious lyche martini I was served, the great little gifts and items they sell, and then the manicure experience itself was top notch from start to finish! I can't wait to go back next time I'm in Sacramento.

Food and service are great! Have been here many times and it never disappoints. The people are…read morealways so nice

Stopped by after work for a few drinks and WOW... I was seriously blown away…read more The cocktails here are legit. The gentleman working the bar was attentive, friendly, and clearly knows what he's doing. Every drink was incredibly well-made, creative, and delicious. You can tell there's some real thought and skill going into the bar program. The vibe is also fantastic. Cool, laid-back decor with some awesome portraits of a few absolute GOATs on the walls--Dave Chappelle, Anthony Bourdain, and others. Definitely gives the place some personality and makes it feel like somewhere you actually want to hang out. I didn't get a chance to try the food this time, but I cannot wait to come back for the veggie burger. If the cocktails are any indication of the quality coming out of the kitchen, I'm expecting to be very happy. Great drinks, great atmosphere, and clearly a place that knows how to do things right. Already looking forward to my next visit.

Great karaoke here, friendly local bar. The service is quick, bartenders are friendly!read more

I like to come here it feels like home every time.The drinks are nicely heavy poured. I recommend…read morethat you get a black superman as I was recommended by some uncle & nephew who are there most weekends (I forgot their names, lol) Great guys that keep me laughing continuously.

The Green Room is like sitting in your sun room or on your patio at home and being surrounded by…read morebeautiful plants and all things green. Then you have the pleasure of being wonderfully waited on by really really nice people, who are very attentive but not invasive. You sit and have these crafted cocktails and just relax, I kept expecting birds to fly through. And yet still you get to eat food. Food that is like homemade but better! A quesadilla fresh off the grill big enough for leftovers, unless you are like me and eat the whole thing. The spicy chicken sandwich has chicken so big, it don't fit between the bun. Definitely more than worth your time, being able to sit and just go hummmmm...

The Green Room is owned by same owners as Bacon & Butter. It caters to the happy hour and evening…read morecrowd. The ambiance is green and plant themed. It's quaint but cute. They offer indoor and outdoor seating, with a mix of booths and hightop seating. Our service was welcoming and attentive. To drink I ordered the sangria, which was strong but delicious. My friend had an old fashion and she enjoyed her drink as well. As an appetizer, we enjoyed the Brie, jam and toast. The menu isn't expansive, meals seem to lean more on the lighter side of dinner. (Tacos, salad, chicken sandwich, wings, etc.) We had all of the above and most of us were satisfied with our meals. The food is not as good as Bacon & Butter, but I'd still recommend it for happy hour or to pregame a night out. Another small highlight was the parking in the area was free as opposed to central downtown. 3.7 s

The Butterscotch Den in Oak Park fast became our go-to bar in Sac and is on the shortlist of places…read moreto go when friends or family come into the area. The Den embraces the 70s lounge feel and does it well! The decor with their dimly-lit, amber-hued lighting it makes for a great date night spot. Sidle up to the bar and the staff is incredibly kind and patient even on a busy night. At the bar top, the den has a daily drink cocktail special that has yet to fail me. They are also known for their freezer box martini's that you can also add a "bump" of caviar to for an additional $5 (I've done this before and it is indeed silly, but the briny burst from the caviar is an excellent addition to a gin martini. Do it!). I have not eaten dinner here beyond grabbing a couple of their hot dinner rolls with house made compote butter, but Butterscotch Den is also known for their communal grill-it-yourself experience. In the dining area there is a large grill to cook your protein of choice from the menu whether it be a steak, hot dog, or burger. More often than not when we go to Butterscotch Den, there are multiple people grilling their food. Overall, Butterscotch Den is a hidden gem in the Sacramento/East Sac area but we're doing our best to bring as many people there. Also note that usually during the Christmas holidays, BD does the Christmas Takeover with seasonal drinks.

The Butterscotch Den is a great grill-your-own steak restaurant in Oak Park with a nice bar. The…read moreatmosphere is dark, divey, with speakeasy vibes. We had reservations and were seated near the grill in the back room. I was surprised to find out that we had to season and grill our own steaks. There's plenty of seasoning and condiments near the grill so you have to season it up there. Then place your meat on the grill and flip it when it's ready. We ordered the 12 oz. rib eye ($43), steamed prawns ($14.50), and a baked potato ($7.50). The rib eye looked really good, but I would have preferred an expert to season the steak for me. I added salt and pepper, and some garlic powder. The flavor turned out nicely, but the crown on top was the additional compound butter and blue cheese sauce we added. The prawns were small shrimps. Not sure why I was picturing large jumbo sized prawns. They tasted fine in garlic butter. The loaded baked potato was delicious. The staff were nice to bring extra toppings when requested. For cocktail, I was leaning towards the strawberry negroni, but the waitress recommended the Cucumber Gimlet, which I ordered. To me, it was okay, mainly because I wasn't crazy about tasting cucumbers and it was not too strong. It was light and refreshing. Since it was a celebration, I had a slice of lemon cake from Freeport Bakery. They put a candle in it and brought out the bubble gun. They carried 2 types of Freeport Bakery cakes, and the lemon was really good. The staff were friendly and helpful. Great first dining experience at The Butterscotch Den.

For the folks that are unaware, holy spirits is now Lou's Sushi. Yes, same great food and…read moreselections from the man Lou himself! Cocktails, sake and beer available as well!

What a great spot!…read more Service: 10/10 great staff! Drinks: perfectly made! Food: the hand rolls are filling and delicious! We got the trio. Can't wait to come back to try the other options. Also loved the albacore carpaccio. The seafood nacho, will have to ask for no chili oil on top next time. Made it a little salty, aside from that, it was full of flavor! We can't wait to return. Love the ambiance. Plenty of street parking.