Meh. Was super excited to finally go here with my monthly brunch group. We got here at 11 and we were one of the first to arrive. There were 5 of us and plenty of places to sit. It took 30 min before someone came and took our drink order and food order. When the food arrived it was cold. The drinks were great but it's clear the food is not this places specialty. Our little group is easy as we love getting together and catching up and we're not picky at all. No one complained but it's all in the details. A side of eggs were delivered on a plate on top of a black napkin? Eww. I will say their bacon was delicious. Really flavorful. The only big disappointment was when our server went to settle our bill individually which was nice he sneakily gave himself a 37% tip and rushed me by saying "I just went a head and included gratuity " but then said "if you want to tip" and if you've been drinking and not paying attention I can see how they can get you. Not cool. read more

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First time at Aviary on Saturday night. Arrived around 10:45 and no line at the door. Staff and security were great at the front which is always a good indicator that we will have a good experience. The bar downstairs was nice and warm and multiple bartenders slanging drinks. We had a group of about 12 and there was plenty of room for everyone to hang out. Music was neutral and worries for the vibe. The upstairs roof deck is the coolest part by far. There's a full bar up there, room to dance or sit, and bathrooms so you don't have to go back downstairs. They had heaters on also so pretty enjoyable even with the cold temp and winds The only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is the drink prices. I feel like $17 for the mixed drinks we were ordering was a bit much but it's ok here and there. Will 100 percent be back next time in downtown sac. read more

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We recently visited Darling Aviary for brunch, and while the menu didn't offer an extensive variety, the options they did have were appealing. FYI the burger pictured below did not come with fries and had to order a side. I personally ordered the French toast, and while the apple purée topping was delectable, I was disappointed to find a piece of lint in my food. On top of that, there was a hair on the lemon slice in my drink, which was definitely off-putting especially after the first incident. That said, the vibe of the place was fantastic. Good music played throughout, and later, a DJ took over, creating a fun atmosphere with people even dancing. The drinks and service, apart from the mentioned incident, were solid, and the staff was friendly. Since the downstairs area was closed during the day, seating was upstairs, but the view was lovely. Despite visiting on a chilly day, the heaters made it cozy and comfortable. The only other downsides were that there's gratuity included depending on your group size even at the bar when ordering drinks/shots which i find a bit ridiculous and dealing with the elevator situation . Security didn't allow guests to wait nearby, as only five people were allowed at a time, which felt a bit inconvenient. Despite the food mishaps, I enjoyed the experience and would maybe consider coming back --especially to check out the nighttime vibe. Hopefully, the cleanliness issues were a one-time occurrence. read more

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The vibes here are great! I loved all the decor and how nice everything was. We sat at the rooftop bar and the view was so cool. It's pretty small up there though, so I'd imagine it gets pretty packed. We went for happy hour. The pelican fries were massive and tasty, but needed more sauce. The pigeon burger was okay, it had a very strong mustard flavor. The happy hour wings came with 3 pieces, but the wings themselves were massive so it felt like a pretty good deal. read more

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Stopped by this cute spot on Saturday and loved the atmosphere! The drinks were decent, though I'd recommend sticking with the basic cocktails for the best experience. It's a solid choice for a casual night out. read more

Arrived at 5:30 on a Friday evening. Happy hour runs 3-7p. Sam was good! She gave us recommendations and treated us with care. The food was tasty, that cowbird burger only thing I wish I would have done differently is adding avocado! Lol Good music, warm outdoor space, beautiful view of the BEAM (go kings) - WOULD RECOMMEND & will return! read more

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Darling aviary- the patio I want to love... but I just can't. I've been here a few times and quite honestly I remain disappointed! Number one- on the weekends they charge cover-- and the thing is you have to go inside and wait to go to the rooftop. Which is complete BS! So you are paying to come inside and wait! When I was most recently here the DJ was good awful and the music wasn't loud. I've tried the food before and it came out not hot and tasted blan. My other complaint with this place is the staff just isn't nice. Again- I want to love this spot cuz we have no rooftop bars here.. but damn this place is way over hyped.. over priced and a buzz kill! read more

Ordered the chicken sliders and they were amazing! The crispy buttermilk chicken was nice and sweet, they paired it with a hot sauce that added some spice. The service is great the general manager Alfonso was so attentive of guest and making sure everything was running smoothly and one of the bartenders Russell was making amazing drinks as well as giving great customer service!! The ambiance of this place is amazing if you like music and dancing you can go to the rooftop bar and enjoy the scenery but if your more into having a drink and convo the downstairs room is nice as well. The waitresses were super nice and sweet, always checking on guest and making sure everyone was taken care of read more

Stopped by Darling Aviary on a Sunday afternoon and it wasn't so busy inside. The interior is beautifully designed and super aesthetically pleasing with a trendy, modern feel. They also have a rooftop area, which looked great, but we chose to sit inside since it was a hot day. Customer service was solid. We both ordered the Sunrise Margaritas. They were decent, but at $18 each, they didn't quite live up to the price tag. Felt like I was just drinking juice. One fun touch is the photobooth inside, great for snapping a quick pic to remember your visit. We didn't try the food this time, but it's a cool spot to check out if you're in the area. read more

Been a few times. Each time thwy over charge my card. I ONLY go for jack and cokes. Yesterday, each charge is a jack and coke. Why the charge differs each timw is beyond me. We tipped cash each time. This place is just greedy. We paid $20 cover Each drink purchase, im assuming should've been $21.75 One bartender was honest, one was not. They DEFINITELY didn't deserve any tips lmao they didn't even greet my partner and I. So no we dodnt tip 20% each time. We also paid $6 TWICE so $12 for the photo machine that didn't give us our photos . Just a digital copy. I dont have the energy to go in and complain so im just calling my bank. That said, pay cash here and ask for an itemized reciept EVERYTIME. read more

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Luke was sooo amazing. Drinks were outstanding great atmosphere!!! Will be back for sure

Such a cute place!! Food was great! Phoenix Fries were delicious and the girls dinner was on point. Have to go see Rach and Luke for great drinks, service, and a good time! read more

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My best friend and I had been wanting to come here together for a long time and today was finally the day we were able to do it. We were so excited for some adult time and happy hour, but sadly, that's where the excitement ended. After getting two drinks at the bar (Jamie the bartender was the only positive interaction) we sat down at a table. We waited over 50 minutes for the waitress, Alex, to come check on us and ask if we wanted more drinks (she never did). We watched her go to every table around us 2-3 times, but never ours. She made eye contact with us multiple times, smiled, came and took our empty cups, but still not a single word. She brought other tables water. Served several other people that came in after us, but never us. I ended up going back up to Jamie for two more drinks, and then we left to another bar with better service. Needless to say, we left Darling Aviary extremely disappointed and will not be returning. read more

Went here with my boyfriend after a movie and had a great time! It was packed upstairs so we stayed at the bar with Russell and Mai. Great vibes downstairs on a Saturday night! We will be back! read more

Came out to Darling Avery with a few friends and their service was amazing ! Renee was attentive & the vibes were immaculate! 10/10 will come again ! read more

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Great vibes and great drinks. I've heard so many good things so I had to come check it out. I got the Tucana Margarita. It's very tasty and balanced. Flavors shine through and the alcohol taste is not in my face. I wanna try more drinks but not in one day haha. It is quite strong. I'll be back to try more~ Staff is very friendly and helpful. The rooftop bar has great vibes. During late afternoon time, it's such a nice place to hangout cuz the crowd is not too much~ read more

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The service is unbelievably amazing! I come here because of not only how wonderfully kind and welcoming the staff are, but because Cesar is truly the most sweet and knowledgeable bartender around! He can whip up the most tasty drinks that you've ever thought of! If it's slow enough, tell him what your favorite spirit is, and give him a flavor, and he is certain to not let you down! The rooftop bar is always fun and lively, and the food is surprisingly good! Definitely worth a visit! read more

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The upstairs area was nice, the guy in the downstairs bar told us happy hour was over, but when we went upstairs it was still going on. I also lost my car keys, I went back as they were closing and no one would look to see if they were found and wouldn't allow me to run in and check. I'm a single female and it was 1:50 am. I live an hour away and they didn't care one bit. read more

This was my first time coming out to Darling Aviary! What a way to spend a Sunday Sunday that was not planned my friend picked this place and it was on point. The energy was amazing! The people were full of positive vibes. The music was on 10+ and then some! What a way to spend a Sunday and I'll definitely be back because I know Summer is just around the corner. The food was yummy and the drinks were poured to perfection. read more

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I love their brunch and view! This place is such a vibe! I've hosted many a large gathering of brunch besties here and have always enjoyed the amazing cocktail menu and delicious food! My favorite is the dj's they have spinning while brunch is happening! I'd say the service is on the slower side, but when ur enjoying drinks, checking out a great view of the city, why be in a hurry? read more

Went here with my friends for a ladies night out and we had blast! The drinks were so good, even the mocktails! Alejandro and Russel were hilarious, and the food hit the spot even though it was a little expensive. They have DJs pretty much every night so we will for sure be back read more

I'm keeping this review short and not so sweet - I'll spare the details that could cost someone their job. I had been wanting to check out Darling Aviary for a long time and was excited to stop in on Saturday for a birthday. Right away, the bouncer at the door gave off weird vibes and it felt off. While we were waiting for the elevator to get up to the rooftop bar, the bouncer came to help assist with everyone and when the last of us got on -- we forgot to push the button and I made a joke to the bouncer about it...what he replied back left me feeling really weird and bummed out to put it lightly. It ruined the rest of the vibe there and I refused to give them my business. Plus I heard they were serving up 8oz drinks that were costing people $15 - so not worth it. I was not impressed with Darling Aviary in the least bit -- I didn't even take any photos! I know people rave about this place, but I experienced the polar opposite. Everyone who was in the elevator with me, agreed that what had transpired was super weird and inappropriate. I don't think I will come back here which is sad because it was on my list for a long time to check out. I'm giving them 2 stars which I think is generous. read more

If you're looking for a rooftop bar in downtown Sacramento then I'd highly suggest this location. It is also near the DOCO area if you happen to be there. We came here in the day and went straight to the roof because it was a nice day. When we were there (Sunday afternoon), there was a DJ playing music. If you're here to just hang out and have drinks then this would be a spot for you. Since it was loud, it may be kind of hard to have a conversation but isn't impossible. The service was pretty fast, but like any bar, you'd have to squeeze your way in to put your order in with the bartender. Other then that, this is a pretty cool rooftop bar. I haven't been here at night but I'd assume the downstairs section would be more lively as well as the rooftop section. read more

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This place is a vibe! First come first serve basis. We visited on a Saturday evening, and luckily it wasn't too busy. Food was okay, but their drinks were good. Dj had really good mixes and even for a hot summer day the misters came in clutch. We enjoyed our time here. We'll definitely be back. read more

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First time visit and I wanted to love this place... but it was honestly just a hot mess. The ambience is nice, I love that there is a rooftop bar moment. But that's probably about it. The food was bland. The quality of meat was questionable for the chicken sliders. The drinks just tasted like mixer, no alcohol. But the worst part about it was that we waited SUPER long just to get our first round of drinks --and this was when the place wasn't even crowded. It's bad when you have to order your next round the moment the first one hits the table just to keep things moving. And the wait time just continued to get worse as we had our other items ordered. They also served my vegan friend a burger that was not vegan even though we specifically ordered it that way. They did correct it, but that lack of attention to detail is not great and could potentially be dangerous if someone has allergies. The cherry on top was the mandatory gratuity. Look, I'm not here to harp on it. They are transparent and have it posted everywhere that certain bill amounts will have a 20% gratuity. But it just really stings to have that kind of tip on top of such shitty service and subpar food. There was absolutely nothing "darling" about this visit. I hope they can make this place better, rooftop bars are nice to have in this city. read more

Super fun rooftop bar! Excellent atmosphere! Love the art and the bird/nature theme. The outdoor swamp misters were very nice on a hot day. Chill DJ, playing low key beats. Still able to have a conversation, lots of seating. Bartenders are a little slow but the cocktails are awesome! Food is limited but very fresh and well presented. Great place for a date or with your out of town friends! read more

Came here last night. It was nice weather and view. Friendly staff. Nice vibes. Nothing bad to say. We had buffalo wings and peacock fries. Pretty standard appetizers. Nice place to relax. Worth checking out. read more

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Great place to grab drinks and hangout with friends. Love the rooftop area! Giving it 4 stars because sometimes the music can be hit or miss. But overall this is a solid choice for a night out. read more

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Came for drinks and music and it was LIT !! The vibes as soon as you step in are so unique and beautiful, plus the rooftop bar was amazing - even had heater everywhere so it was barely chilly! Music was had us dancing and the drink were not only delicious and pretty but strong too!! Super nice security and bar staff also. Love it here! read more

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Would I recommend this place? I would recommend not going here. The food was good, but unfortunately the service was not pleasant. My friends and I arrived first and were waiting for the rest of our group. While we were waiting, we asked our server if we could see the menu so we could start looking at it. He told us that he would only give us the menus once everyone in our party had arrived, which was already not a good first impression. When it came time to pay the bill, the server also did not inform us that gratuity had already been included. There were six of us, and it would have been helpful if he had mentioned that. One of my friends added an additional 7% tip because she didn't realize it was already included. To be honest, we all agreed that the service did not really deserve a tip, but the server stood there while she was paying, which made the situation uncomfortable. Because of that pressure, we ended up leaving a total of about 27% in tips for poor service. Good food, but the service experience definitely took away from the visit. read more

Went out with my girlfriend for 2 margaritas and it came out to $50 call me broke or whatever but that's highway robbery no other bar in the area would charge that read more

Came in on a Sunday Funday to be greeted and welcomed to the rooftop. I absolutely love the security upon entry to check for identification. The guy was so nice he even held motorcycle helmets while we enjoyed ourselves inside. We walked through to the back and took the elevator to the rooftop. The wonderful folks behind the bar quickly helped us, and we were able to place our drink order and get our drinks in a timely manner. Jamie took care of us, checking in if we wanted to leave our tab open or closed. We grabbed an open seating area and enjoyed the ambiance of the tropics and good vibes music. Paige checked in on us multiple occasions and because of this excellent customer service, my family and I will definitely be coming back. We did not order food this time around but will be back because the burgers are calling our names! read more

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Ok, I had NO intention of coming in here. Newly relocated from SF to Sacramento and on a rainy day walk craving a burger. THIS IS THE PLACE FOR A BURGER!!! I got the Happy Hour burger for $10 and one of the best I've EVER had. The fries were also fantastic! Besides the rant about the food, the staff was INCREDIBLE! Mari, the bartender was a ball of positive energy, personable, attentive, and just a seasoned freaking professional and it shows. And behind the scenes, the entire crew was washing, cleaning, replacing, sanitizing and just very guest focused on the details of service. They are known for their Rooftop, but it was raining and didn't even get to experience that, but will be back! They have a special BOH situation going on, and as a former restaurant owner, that is what you like to see in a successful business. read more

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one of my favorite bars! the downstairs floor is great but i love their rooftop more- the music is always sooooo good. the cocktails are good too. the food is ok. i always find myself here because you can't go wrong with the vibes :) read more

I LOVE ANDRESS! Cleanest bathroom ever! I love it!!! Super friendly and kind and great staff.

This is a great spot downtown if you want to have a few drinks and enjoy the evening. It has an upscale, yet relaxed vibe and the rooftop bar on the upper level is really nice even when it is chilly out. They have heaters going and you will feel toasty and comfy, I promise. I like the colorful decor and all the staff I have encountered have always been really great. I don't love the parking situation in the area but the times I have been here, I have been able to find street parking not too far away and the two hour limit is still enough to enjoy your time here. This makes a great date spot or and definitely works for a cocktail night out with the girls. I highly recommend stopping by! read more

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Rock and Michael made the best drinks and gave us great recommendations on food 10/10 recommendation read more

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the rooftop is definitely the selling point, but the downstairs is just as great! the staff really takes care of your experience with the amazing drinks, cleanliness, and organization. the food sounded really good, but i didn't try any on this visit. read more

This is the place to go before heading to a game during happy hour! If you want good service , ask for the bartender, Mari because she is serving drinks and laughs. K streeet row comes with a variety of good happy hour places to hit up. I made the mistake of going closer to the arena once with subpar drinks and more $$$. Do yourself a favor and come to this local gem instead! Happy hour is actually 4-7 on weekdays, instead of the listed hours on their website . read more

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Great time. Felt welcomed by staff upstairs and Andres was the best! He was wonderful.