I arrived a few minutes before my companions, and during that time I couldn't help remembering all those 5 star reviews in Yelp and wondering if perhaps I was in the wrong place. I mean this is a DIVE, the genuine article and not some imitation one disguised by some restaurant conglomerate. I wouldn't take your parents or in-laws here unless they are very laid back. Truth in disclosure: This review is based on a 1PM visit for Sunday brunch. I have NOT tried any dishes from their weekday menu. Their brunch menu is one of the more eclectic I've seen in Sacramento, it's more reminiscent of one you might expect in NOLA, San Francisco or Austin, TX. There is one menu offering for the non-adventurous, the basic two eggs any style with choice of breakfast meats plus potatoes & toast. Then you come to a couple classic brunch dishes like eggs Benedict or huevos rancheros, though once you read the menu descriptions you realize these will be anything but ordinary, as their talented chef has a unusual twist or two planned for you. I sampled my friends huevos and they were delicious with a nice spicy kick. There are a couple of dishes I'll call "Asian fusion" cuisine for lack of a better term. The one I tried, who's name eludes me, was a ground pork and scrambled egg number, flavored with ginger, garlic and scallions and mixed with a very generous helping of fresh spinach. It was without a doubt the tastiest and most unique breakfast I can remember eating. There was also a fried rice dish with spam and eggs, something any Hawaiian would love and you might as well. Other vegetarian offerings included a huge fresh veggie omelet with home fries as well as oatmeal. We all enjoyed our meals and are planning a return visit soon. read more

My review is for the "brunch" only. This is clearly a dive bar so do not be expecting a "grill" even though the establishment is labelled as a "bar and grill." When we first arrived, there were only about 6 other people inside. Naturally, I thought I could get a quick bite to eat and go on with my day. WRONG! My friend and I ordered the Vegetarian Fried Rice and Eggs Benny. It took us exactly 1 hour and 20 minutes to get our food! The fried rice was was too greasy. I know we were sitting outside, but you could see a layer of "shiny" grease on the rice. As for the Eggs Benny, the eggs were over cooked and the fried potatoes were under cooked. read more

Very good brunch, nice back patio, decent prices (other than the $12 for bottomless mimosas), divey little spot that you'll probably like more than you think. Nelson is my favorite bartender. read more

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Always a good time. Good bar food, decent pours and overall good vibe! read more

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Very cheap food and drinks. Just like the reviews say the garlic fries are so good. Had the cherry limeade and obsidian stout. The bartender was sure attentive and very good at keeping up with a Saturday crowd by herself. read more

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Had seen this place multiple times while visiting Old I's and Fox and Goose but never really gave it much credence as it looks like a dump from the outside. So I set up a pub crawl and put Elixir as the second bar on the tour. My first taste of the bar came from its decor. Pretty simple but yet it was everything you could want. They have some interesting crap on the walls to look at when conversation dies down, a juke box, and a terrific outside patio for you to enjoy on those lovely Sacramento days. My second taste came with my gin and tonic. I'm not a huge fan of gin or tonic... so it was a rough drink, but that was the drink that was required for the pub crawl so I drowned mine in lime and slugged it down. Not a bad first impression... 3 stars. Then my good friend told me about this bar's food and one night a group of us met up and tried out several of their burgers. Wow... excellent. I had the western burger which is basically similar to the Carl's Jr kind... but WAYYYYY better! My burger was even a little burnt on the bun and even that couldn't detract from the wonderful taste of everything this plate had to offer. Then I had a couple bites of their wings. I am not a wing fan... except if they are Elixir wings. Crispy, juicy, tongue tingling... what more could you want?? Oh, maybe some homemade ranch!? Yes, they've got that too. Damn, my mouth is watering just thinking about them. I have also tried the pizza and the calzone, both of which are delicious and unique. The calzone is HUGE! Be prepared to stuff yourself with this inside out pizza. The pizza was also pretty big. The great thing is that they make their own dough and sauce. The dough makes for a crunchy crust until you get to the handle and then it softens up. The sauce is nice and thick so you get that great tomato paste taste in every bite. I think I will ask for extra sauce so that I can dip my crust in it. Finally, drinks are inexpensive and they have a decent selection of beers which is great considering that a lot of bars in Sacto have similar beers while this one provides a little variety. Four stars because I don't really want a whole lot of new people to go here and make it crowded. read more

Nice spot, but be careful. Don't attract attention when you leave. There's a California Highway Patrol (C.H.P.) field office just 1 block west, down the alley, at 9th and R Streets. Their motor pool has a dozen cruisers, SUV's, and motorbikes, with officers coming and going all the time. read more

Love this place. One of the best dives in sac. The food/burgers are amazing! They have skew all tournaments as well. Patrons are chill. Looks are deceiving here, don't be fooled. read more

Came back last night for some drinks after our run. My friend ordered the carnitas nachos and they were pretty damn good. I was surprised a dive bar like had some decent food! Another friend ordered a turkey burger and said it was good also. Not that packed for a thursday night so it was easy to get a seat and relax. read more

Low key spot tucked away on 10th St. right around the corner from Old Ironsides. I came here a couple of weeks ago with some friends. Walking in, the music was pumping and there were a few groups in the middle of a riot of laughter from an embarrasing story being retold about people in the group. The bartender met us straight away and took our drink orders. He was hilarious and had a great attitude! Our drinks arrived just as soon as we finished ordering them, so service is plenty fast too. There is a fully stocked bar, a decent selection of draft beer, and the burger was really good too. That was the biggest surprise as I didn't expect much in the food department. Elixir is simple, straight forward, and a dive good time! Check it out next time you're stumbling from Fox & Goose over to Ironsides. It surely deserves a shot, or 2, or 3, etc... :) read more

I've been avoiding Elixor for a while now, as it is a small place and I once (twice) sorta had one (five) too many here and made an ass of myself. It happens. So against all odds, we ended up here Monday night for a couple drinks. I didn't have a drink (had the hiccups!) but a friend ordered the hot wings... OMG! So darn good! Probably the best I've had in Sacramento....thought it deserved mention. Think I have a new Elixor strategy - stay clear of the drinks, go for the hot wings. read more

Elixer is our go-to trivia spot on Wednesdays. Good crowd of laid back people with cool bartenders and trivia hosts. This is one of my favorite dive bars complete with skee ball and a great menu. Really nice place to end up for a mid-week drink and dog friendly too! read more

This place is pretty rad if you're down with the divey bar scene. The spicy Thai wings and street tacos might be the best in Sac! Food and drinks are served pretty consistently within a reasonable amount of time. Bartender Christina is great! She remembers our usual orders, makes suggestions about drinks she thinks we might like and is always fun. They also allow dogs. My girlfriend and I haven't brought our dogs down there yet but it's always cool to see other dogs there. Plus it's nice to know that we could if we wanted to. This place is a great, loud, punk rock, dive bar! We try to get down there at least once a week for tasty tacos! read more

Cheap high life's and drinks! Outdoor seats and dog friendly. No frills bar with some nice bartenders and rocking tunes read more

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friendly bartenders and the drinks are fairly priced. first-timer there so i'll probably come back again :) read more

A dive bar's dive bar if there ever was such a thing. Low prices and heavy pours. Dirty Diana blasting from the juke box while a cross section of Sac's finest sidles up to the bar. The garlic fries were superb, they do not skimp on the garlic. I appreciate the cider for us GF folks. Kinda kooky, kinda lovely. read more

Came in here for a nightcap with my two friends to hang out a little longer without breaking the bank. They have a good selectuon on tap, good food selection and you can tell the regulars really love it here. We ended up sitting outside cause it was a gorgeous night. A patron or employee (you can't really tell) came by and bantered with us for a bit which was cool. Its kind of bland out back with a high fence and not a lot to look at but hence being classified as a DIVE bar. The games and interior is pretty great for how small the place is. Definitely suits a small group of adult kids!! Games and boos and cheap prices; it's no Dave and Busters but walking distance to my place and I got in and out spending under $10 for my drinks (yes multiple)! read more

This place rocks. It's my favorite home away from home. There's always someone to talk to and there are a variety of regulars who go in there. The bartenders are hella cool and always nice when I come in. I don't drink anything other than beer, whiskey and vodka, but some of their cocktails look pretty damn deliciouso. Let's get to the food; it is AMAZING! Quite possibly my favorite burgers in town. I have yet to try to vegetarian gyoza, but boy am I looking forward to it. They have many items on their menu and everything looks appetizing. Whenever I go in, I intend on trying something new, but I always end up getting a burger. Christina made me a salad with sauteed mushrooms and a hamburger patty on top. It was HUGE. I couldn't finish it. Oh, and they have the best fries I've ever had. I love this place. It's my favorite place to go to after work and to start off my night. read more

Popped in hungry after finding out a couple of other eating spots were closed around 9:30. Ordered up some drinks, and food, they were both up pronto and hit the spot in a big way. Hamburger and fried egg sandwiches were tasty and did a good job of quelling our late night hunger pains. Good beers on tap and what looked like a fully stocked bar. The bartender was friendly and engaging and kept tabs on us the whole way through our visit. I like the Elixir for it's small, dive bar charm, and for it's late night good quality kitchen. Located in a prime location right between the OI and the Fox and Goose too! read more

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Best "dive" that isn't a total dive in Sacramento. Well-priced, good drinks (neither too strong, nor not strong enough), and the best bartender in Sacramento in Christina! How can you not love her drinks and warm smile! Mixed crowd, everything from jeans and sneaks to last-stop on the bachelorette party circuit. And the bar food is fantastic! Chicken mini corndogs are so good! And My hubby LOVES the burgers here, and I always go for the garlic fries! We can't wait to try brunch next weekend! read more

I come for the Stout, I stay for the food. The Deschutes Obsidian Stout, pulled on Nitro. pretty standard pricing. Love the garlic fries enough to have gotten seconds. The only reason I stumbled here is because F&G will close before Elixir some nights, and you just want something kinda divey. Add this to you next bar crawl. read more

Dive bar that appears to have a lot of local regulars which adds to the atmosphere. Good helping of tattoo artists and the bartender makes custom drinks. read more

Chicken Wings were BOMB! Fried to a crunchy crispiness :) LOVED it! You have to try it!

One if the best bars in Sacramento. Always a good time. Always a bad morning. I hope this bar stays the way it is, excellent

Decided to try this place on a whim, based on other's reviews. The burgers are yummy, and there are not many places I know that serve a fried egg on a burger. Dinner was also served quickly. The atmosphere is definetly one of a run down bar. There were two other patrons as the time, both loud and drunk. Which at least made for interesting people watching. read more

Lots of skanky blondes in halter tops and dudes wearing adidas pants...both on one slutty mission. It was ladies night when I was here [Friday], so drinks were 2 for 1 according to the sign in the bar. I was pushy and made sure I got my 2 for 1's but some of my friends weren't so lucky. Indoors, the bar is small, but there's extra seating outside. If you do sit outside it's hard to see who's really at your table because of the smoky haze. You'll be thankful for that haze/blindness once you step into the grimy bathroom. It looks like someone got out of control and started punching at the walls. There's only one bathroom for each sex so be prepared to wait and listen to an aging dude talk about his most recent motorcycle trip. Now, that is scintillating conversation! read more

Thur - Sat nights Christina = greatest bartender Ever! The Royal burger is my new favorite burger in Sac !!! and the garlic fries are amazing too ... this place will have me puttin in extra gym time just so i can keep coming back for more eats !!! read more

Ordered the wings (they're known for burgers and wings). Great breading and crispy! The spicy Thai were delicious! (Mai ploy?) The bartender was fantastic in describing the menu to ensure i would have a satisfying meal. This place is definitely recommended read more

omg. The burger with bacon and fried egg is AMAZING. It messed up my stomach for a bit, which in turn, messed up my toilet later. But oh man, every bite was worth it. Add the cheese fries, and you're in heaven! Ahhhh! I want some now! read more

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Best dive bar in midtown! Cheap super strong drinks really good food, pinball machines big buck and skee ball, and the owner remembers you even if you've only been in a few times The only downside is when people pick really crappy music from the jukebox and I would stay away from the bathroom read more

I walked in and Blind by Korn was playing. I immediately asked myself and my companions WHY HAVE I NEVER BEEN HERE BEFORE? I usually don't like bars because of the vibe. This place has no such bar vibe. Microbrews for $4? Count me in. I'm coming back and I'm going to try the food. read more

Good ass burger & cool pics on the wall ;) also got a sweet pinball machine & shooter game! read more

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We liked the no attitude let's meet friends atmosphere here. But what's with the ice in the tequila? Now I have to be a control freak about my shots, too, it seems. Sigh. Great juke box. Our friend got hypnotized by all the selections. read more

We came here as our last stop on our Sacramento pub crawl. I thought it was a nice little bar, perfect for what we were there for which was beer and shots. Definitely recommend! The bartender was rwall read more

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Had the corned beef grilled cheese for St Pattys. Stiff drinks, good food, music a little too loud for such a small place, patio table in rough shape. 2 ski ball games, 1 pinball machine, and big buck hunter. Cool little hole in the wall. read more

We may or may not have stumbled over here after a few rounds at Bottle & Barlow...and we may or may not have ordered practically everything on the menu. Maybe it was the moment, maybe it was the booze, but all the fried food was AMAZING. Especially the tater tots. The carnitas was not so good though, it tasted weird. I was warned to not go to the bathroom here, so no comment there. However, this is a great spot to end the night. And probably start the night. I'll be back. :) read more

First time here. Great drinks. And good food. I had the elixir burger and fries. Very tasty. The portion is large so I shared it wit the hubs. The fries are also delish. Drinks are strong and decent selection of beer on tap. read more

I really like the fact that this bar has a full on food menu. Awesome burgers and wings! I wish the place was biggerr since it has a food restaurant feeel. One star knocked off because the server/bartender was not attentive. read more

This is definitely my spot. It is everything I expect a dive bar to be. Not so pretty looking but it has cheap drinks and good food. The BF and I always makes this our last stop of the night when we go bar hopping. The security guy always remembers us and is actually really nice. This place is a hit or miss. Sometimes it's packed and other times it's not. I could care less as long as I can get a seat at one of their shaky tables with dilapidated bar stools. The drinks are good but the food is great!! Everyone must try their garlic fries, burgers and pizzas! Totally fulfills my late night cravings. Pretty much one of my favorite bars in Sacramento. read more

Sometimes you just want to have a drink with friends, sit back, relax, and enjoy some food without the long waits or crowds. This is the place to go if you're tired of the normal over-crowded bars...the bartenders are always nice and everyone usually keeps to themselves. Always a good option on a Friday night after a long work week. read more

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