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    Hawks Public House

    4.0 (706 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
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    Darci K.

    I absolutely love Hawks in Granite Bay, and finally had a chance to enjoy Hawks public house in Sacramento. This was a ladies that lunch get together, and this location is Hawks sister location. It exudes a warmth, and a slightly different vibe. I love the fact that they have their own parking lot, and parking is free. We decided that with the encouragement of our waiter, that we would start off with the Kennebec fries. The fries were crisp and tasty, but definitely could've used seasoning, and the garlic aïoli was fairly light, and they missed the mark a little bit. We both ended up ordering the grilled shrimp and rice noodle for entrees. The grilled shrimps were very lightly seasoned. Like the fries, we both commented that we would've preferred something more flavorful. The salad that the shrimps were served around was pretty bland. We both had to request extra dressing, because it seems that both of our entrées were missing dressing. Hawks is a great place to go with a date, close friends, a SO, or family. This is the place you go when you want that grown-up meal. We had a great time, and service was attentive and helpful. Even though we had a couple of blips, I would still recommend going to Hawks. I think they tend to fall off the radar because they're at the far end of Midtown. Don't let that be a reason to miss out!

    Mic V.

    I took my family here again because we love the fried chicken that much! Remember, it's only on Mondays so book a reservation. I booked it on Resy because my AMEX Platinum card gives a quarterly credit at this restaurant. The potato gnocchi was 5/5. The calamari was 5/5. The fried chicken was 5/5! Service was great. The vibe was nice as always. This place is starting to become one of my favorites in Sac.

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    Mikayla M.

    Delicious as always. I could come here just for the drinks and appetizers. You should make a reservation if you come here because it's a small restaurant and is usually busy, even the bar.

    Steve L.

    The atmosphere is really chill, with a touch of upscale. The staff is really nice and attentive to your needs, in a smaller building they see you quickly. The food was fantastic, and the portions were nice too. The drink selections are plentiful and the gin and tonic was killer. Overall a great experience with delicious food, we will certainly be back!

    Lynne P.

    Had dinner here on a Saturday night before our Broadway show. Our waiter, Roger, was very attentive and gave us great suggestions. We loved the beet salad. The pastas are made fresh daily. My husband ordered the taglietelle which was excellent. I ordered the carbonara which was tasty but very very salty! Ambiance is chic but much more casual than the Hawks in Granite Bay.

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    Paige J.

    Very nice spot, on the verge of fine dining though I'm not sure if it is completely. Food is fresh and seasonal, depending when you go will determine what is on the small but flavorful menu. Restaurant isn't huge so you can tell nothing is mass produced. Quality is great and you can tell. Staff is attentive and versed on the menu. Definitely recommend, but must make a reservation.

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    Jebby J.

    This is my favorite restaurant, the food the drinks the service is all 10/10. I love the more relaxed vibes of this location over the Rocklin location, rodger was our server this time, and he was great also got to talk to the manager rachel and she was as you can imagine, also great. I love this place

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    Julia A.

    I've been here once before and actually left without getting my food because the service was so off-putting. It's been about a year, so I decided to give it another shot. The interior is beautiful, clean, modern, and upscale. The exterior, though, doesn't quite match that energy. It's on a busy street and not especially pleasant from the front or the parking lot. Unfortunately, the service still missed the mark. We had to ask twice for water, and it took about 15 minutes after being seated for it to finally arrive. we had a middle aged blonde waitress, we hardly saw her. That said, the food presentation was great. The beet salad was absolutely fantastic, and the meatball and polenta special (as of April 13) was also really good. The pastor appetizer was a bit chewy and not the most enjoyable texture-wise, though the flavors were there. I ordered the salmon for my main, and it was disappointing very plain with a strong fishy taste. Not something I'd order again. Overall, the ambiance and visuals are strong, but the full dining experience feels pretty mid and underwhelming, particularly because of the 0 star service.

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    Jennifer J.

    This little gem of a bistro is officially on my must-visit list in Sacramento. I recently joined two work colleagues here for dinner, and was completely overwhelmed by their cheerful ambiance, impeccable service, and - of course - absolutely delicious food. It was a warm weekday evening when we arrived, and the place was hopping. I was glad my colleague had thought to make a reservation! We started with cocktails. Mine was the Coral Crusher, and it was the perfect drink for a warm summer evening. Then, we ordered a couple of appetizers to share. First was their house-made gnocchi, with a sauce of tender, freshly-picked tomatoes. Next up, blistered shishito peppers - mild, salty, and tasting like they'd just been harvested from the garden. For a main course, I ordered the miso black cod, which was a hearty portion served atop a generous, creamy heap of risotto. It was one of the best things I've eaten this year! The fish was fresh, tender, and perfectly seared. My only complaint is I could barely finish it because I was so full from the appies. :) I visit Sac a couple of times a year, and will definitely be returning to Hawks in the very near future!

    Jiayi Anna Y.

    I had a really disappointing experience here. We walked in expecting a nice meal, but were told that it was "bar seating only" for happy hour. That's fine, but the way it was handled felt very unwelcoming. They let us walk in and look for seats on our own with no guidance, no follow-up, and no service at all. We ended up just standing around feeling awkward and out of place, like we weren't supposed to be there. No one checked on us or explained how things worked. Given the reputation (and Michelin recognition), I honestly expected a much higher level of hospitality and organization. Instead, the experience felt confusing and uncomfortable. We ended up leaving right away. Really disappointing, especially for a place with such high expectations.

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    Julieanne H.

    The ambiance of this restaurant has improved since I was last here. It quite charming inside and now they have an outdoor starting area with a fireplace and water feature which will be nice for non blustery rainy winter days like today was. There is complementary parking in the Sutter lot right next to the hospital which is so appreciated in this area. The red filled up with reservations on a blustery Tuesday which made me hopeful for the continued success of this fine dining establishment. The servers are attentive anticipatory of your desires and top notch. They only har one Chardonnay by the glass ($17 and tasty). Their coffee game is strong. One of the best Brussel Sprout dishes I have ever had. Wow the chef really got them perfectly char-crunch on the outside and not over done on the inside and the sweet non greasy flavor was perfection! None of the other dishes really wowed me . While the beat salad is good and pretty, it was so much better 10 years ago. The gnocchi in hen of the woods mushroom sauce was very tasty but the texture of the gnocchi was too mushy like mashed potato balls. The duck liver was just ok. The scallop carpaccio's was not good. The lobster spaghetti was just ok. Expect to pay over $100 per person at this restaurant.

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    Duane R.

    This place needs more than 5 stars. The service is always impeccable and food is the best in the area (no doubt). Since I'm not a heavy drinker (anymore) they are also a great location for mocktails. The mixologist takes his drinks very seriously. You can't go wrong with their deviled eggs and Caesar salad but the star of my show tonight was the tagliatelle. Served with plum wine braised lamb, crispy maitake mushrooms, peptia chili crunch - this is one of the best pasta dishes I've ever had. The noodles were cooked to perfection and seasoned with some unidentifiable goodness before being topped with the sauce. You will not be disappointed by Hawks at all.

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    Peter P.

    We decided to give this place a try after eyeballing it for a while. Wasn't sure what to expect, but we were quite underwhelmed. We ordered the Kennebec fries to start, and they were some of the crunchiest fries I've ever had. The texture reminded me of in n out but thicker, lacked seasoning other than parmesan and chives, hurt my teeth after couple of em. The parmesan was very flavorful and the dip made them eatable. We then ordered the pork belly appetizer and carbonara next. The pork belly was the best out of the 3 dishes. Very light yet nice smokey flavor and soft texture. It came with watermelon radishes that added a sweet pinch to it. The carbonara though, was probably the most bland one I have ever had. I have been to Italy and around couple of good restaurants to know what a good authentic carbonara is, unfortunately this dish wasnt worth it here, especially for $32 and a 2% surcharge which is a different issue (I firmly believe that the restaurant workers should be fairly compensated by the restaurant and not worded towards the consumer to blame for unfairly wages that restaurant is not paying the workers). Anyway some other positives - the staff was nice and the Arnold palmer i ordered was really refreshing albeit sour. Other big negative - it was really hot inside, took away from the experience a bit. Will definitely not be coming back here anytime soon.

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    The theme of today's meal was unfortunately S A L T…read more The Octopus appetizer was the best part of the meal. The yukon gold potatoes were amazingly crispy with a nice bite to the skin. The inside was pillow-y soft, and when mixed with the salsa verde was full of flavor with a fabulous punch of garlic. The salsa verde could be put over a nice flank steak and it would absolutely kill. That said, the octopus was a bit *too* crispy. I felt I had to really chew to get it down, and I just wanted a nice snappy skin for some textural juxtaposition. For my entree, I got the Bolognese which was definitely full of salt. The pasta was wonderfully thin and bouncy, but I feel the chef may have had an off-day. My friend and I had to down like multiple cups of water with our meal which made it hard to enjoy. Plus, the garlic bread felt like biting into a brick. The inside was quite fluffy and soft, but the crust was simply too crispy. I almost felt like my teeth were going to give way. Honestly, I can't in good faith recommend this place to my friends, so neither would I recommend it to you. (aside from the pasta classes)

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    I have friends in the Sacramento area that have always touted the concept of "farm to fork" in that…read morethe region's farms are the direct source for so many restaurants. We decided for our last night all together we would pick a highly rated one for a special meal. Magpie Cafe right in downtown fit the bill and we were thoroughly impressed by everything. We ordered just about every special plus many other dishes, some multiple, from appetizers through to desserts. It's in a beautiful area of the city, open to the street and green park. We opted to sit outside as it was a lovely evening. The beer menu had some regional favorites, all small and well chosen. For food we went all out, and I'll let the photos speak for themselves. Everything was so colorful and presented beautifully. Highlights were the pickles, fried asparagus, anchovies, and croquettes. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable about our dishes, she added to the experience. If you're in the area, this restaurant is worth a stop. They even have a cafe in the airport!

    For my last supper in Sacramento, Sam and I went to Magpie. It's always on OPEN TABLE. We sat…read moreoutside, and the weather was perfect. We both had the strawberry lemon basil fizz. The drink contained gin, strawberry syrup, and fresh lemon basil. It was light and refreshing and the perfect spring summer drink. Then we had the baby eggplant which was marinated in a soy glaze. It also had some sort of peanut sauce base. This was a delightful bite. Both of us were very impressed. The presentation was gorgeous. Clearly still on my eggplant craze. One of the reasons we went to Magpie was for the trout dip. In a shocking turn of events, they didn't have it. I think it was an old menu. Maybe their winter menu. This was a bummer. Instead, they had a salmon dip. We got that, and I wish it was more flavorful/smokey. Normally, I'm not a smokey seasoning person, but I think it goes nicely with fish. The chips though were really good. I love a kettle chip. I thought they would be thicker, since the dip was thicker. I'm glad they served the dip with the spoon. We also had the stone fruit salad. I was shocked it didn't come with a cheese, but after I tasted it, the creamy yogurt successfully filled that void. Once again, the plating was gorgeous. I think the peaches were good, but I can tell that later in the summer, these peaches will be even more delectable. I think the pistachios were an excellent choice to this salad. For my main course, I had the painted hills flat iron steak with a Chimichurri sauce and crispy smashed potatoes. The steak was well cooked, and with the seasoning of the chimichurri, it was a delightful bite. Sam had the gnocchi with pesto and fresh tomatoes. The gnocchi was fluffy. Both she and I thought that the pesto was good, but we both wish that we wish there was more of it. I love pesto though, so I am always going to think that. It came in dollops, rather than mixed in, so I think that was part of the problem. We also had to get dessert. I had the ice cream sandwiches. They were made with lemon thyme shortbread cookies with vanilla Guenther's Ice Cream. I wish it was a stronger vanilla taste or a flavored ice cream. The cookies were too good though. Sam had the lavender panna cotta. Normally I am not a huge panna cotta fan, but this one was delicious. It had such a strong lavender taste, in a good way. It kind of tasted like I was eating lotion because of the thickness of the panna cotta with the lavender flavor.

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    Still love dinning at Ella's…read more On the visit, we opted for the seafood paella and the tomahawk. I love all the fresh seafood. The rice was crispy on the bottom, which is what I prefer. This dish was perfect. The tomahawk was good, but not the best I've had. It contained a good amount of fat, which I had to trim off myself. I did enjoy the tenderness of the tomahawk. We will dine in again for another date night occasion.

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    Great food great drinks and above and beyond service! The place is beautiful and sophisticated…read more For my first drink I ordered a martini. This is my first classic martini (unlike lychee martinis I've had before at other places). My server asked how I like it, with olive juice or with lemon twist or another option I don't remember. To be honest I don't know how I like it because it's is my first classic martini. So I was honest with him. I said I'll do whatever you recommend because I wanted to try a classic martini cuz I've been watching Gossip Girl. I felt silly admitting I wanted a martini because of a tv show. But my server actually did his research and found that Blair (a main character in the show) likes her martini with a lemon twist. And that is the martini I got. He brought frozen glass and poured the drink on the spot. It was such a vibe and a great drink. For food I got the grilled prawns. This dish is delicious and goes so well with my martini! For my second drink I got the shiso fresh. I was debating between two drinks and asked my server for suggestions. He is absolutely right with this recommendation. Shiso fresh is refreshing and sweet but not too sweet. I loved it. Service is wonder and drinks are tasty. I can't wait to come back!

    First and certainly not last visit to this unique bar on the third floor of the Hyatt House on K…read moreStreet. The interior is dark and light simultaneously, with its rich textiles and colors, high ceilings and the large south-facing window on the long exterior wall. Really nicely done and quite inviting. Travis mixed up what could very well have been the best Old Fashioned we've ever had. It's not my preferred cocktail, but if more were like this one, that may be another story. I opted for the Kumquat Kiss, which was delicious and different. Besides that Old Fashioned, the Hash Brown Lyonnaise really stole the show. Pillow-light hash brown sticks (how did they do that?!) with a scrumptious onion dip with crispy shallots and finely chopped chives. This is one of my top happy hour dishes of the year. Just wow! Try it yourself and tell me you don't agree. The Grilled Prawns missed the mark for me a bit, although the husband liked them. Tasty, but just not as much of a star as the other dish. Only suggestion is to have a happy hour menu for bites as well as beverages, as is found on the website. This would help avoid the need for staff to present a dinner menu (which admittedly, I was confused by) and acknowledge that the first course options are all available but at no happy hour discount (which felt a bit awkward for all involved). Overall, a delightful discovery!

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    I have to say the food was good. The smash burger was a hit. The ribeye was a little lacking in…read moreflavor and thickness - lol. But the veggies were good. Their devil eggs were ok. The service was decent. They did forget to tell us about happy hour until we had ordered - but no worries. The space is well organized. Lots of dark woods and comfortable leather. There is a nice big bar in the middle of the space. Large selection of libations. My cocktail was very tasty - a rye and brandy mix.

    When I tell you these portions are huge, yall, I mean HUGE!…read more I ordered the fish and chips and it was honestly enough for 3 meals! I couldn't believe it. My dad got the jambalaya and couldn't finish his - which is insanely rare for him. We started with the crab cakes to share and our food came out almost immediately after the crab cakes were served - it was A LOT of food at once! But it was all delicious so no complaints here! The fish was perfectly battered and their fries were absolutely delectable - both the fries and fish were perfect GBD. I tried a happy hour margarita which was good, very standard happy hour marg. My dad ordered a specialty beer which is definitely the way to go at this craft house. Our waitress was lovely, incredibly friendly. The restaurant itself is very cool - black seats and tables for a more intimate ambiance. They have great happy hour options so I would definitely take advantage of those!

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