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    Hawks Public House

    4.0 (712 reviews)
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    Chicken skewer
    Michelle W.

    Yummy dinner at Hawks! Came here for a birthday dinner and booked a table through Resy. The restaurant is much smaller than I expected. Probably seats ~40 people including the outdoor seating. Apps are meant to share and if you're with a party of 4+, I would suggest at least getting two orders of each. Mussels were a hit, Caesar salad was good, and the shishito peppers were flavorful. For entrees, I got the special lobster dish that was tasty. Good service and everything came out pretty quick. Would come back again.

    Steak
    Roya J.

    Brought a friend here for her birthday and we had a wonderful time. We enjoyed everything; food, service, ambiance and cocktails. The steak was cooked to order, the pasta was homemade, and every dish was seasoned to perfection. We ordered a variety of cocktails, including, but not limited to gin and vodka martinis, old-fashioned and a few of their specialty drinks. All were well-made with quality ingredients. If I had to critique one thing it's the lack of noise canceling decor. Yes, can be done. Especially with ceiling noise dampened materials.

    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.

    Matthew R.

    I stopped into Hawks Public House for a late lunch and Natalie made it a great one! She made me a "Fire in the Greenhouse" that was perfectly balanced -- great flavor, great presentation. She was engaging and attentive the whole time, checking in at just the right moments without ever feeling rushed. If you're in Sacramento, ask for Natalie -- she'll take great care of you!

    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!

    Rigatoni
    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.

    Split Caesar salad with grilled salmon.  Wonderful balsamic reduction swirl around the plate.
    Traci N.

    Service: 000 Stars. We arrived at 12:05pm on 6/19/26 for lunch for a party of two in the middle of the restaurant. 2 parties outside dining, 4 patrons at the bar and 2 other tables- 2 top and 6 top. We were seated ASAP and asked still or sparkling h20. The water was brought immediately. We proceeded to then watch for the next 20 minutes as the gentleman in the black button down whom I assume is the manager; manage the pass and the bartender attend to the folks at the bar. No one came by to inquire were we ready to order or a we will be right with you. Silence and people passing us by. I walked up to the bartender with the strawberry curly hair with glasses letting them know we are leaving after lack of service or attention. I am a fan of Hawk's and a lover of their food and you can see in my reviews as a Yelper I am honest. Hawk's as Michelin recognized restaurant in Sacramento, DO better as you are rated for food and SERVICE. You lost a loyal patron after 20 minutes of zero service.

    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.

    Adorable rustic decor
    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.

    Blistered shishito peppers.
    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!

    salmon
    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.

    Bread service
    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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    Last night was our anniversary and we decided to try out Frog & Slim to celebrate and boy did we…read moremake a great choice! The ambiance was beautiful dark, cozy, smooth jazz playing and just a nice atmosphere all around. The service was 10/10 as first time visitors all of our questions were answered, we were checked on not only by our server Ashley but also by others. They gave wonderful recommendations and made sure all of our needs were met. The food was outstanding! We tried the delveed eggs that are truly unique and delicious, "Sacramentos best burger" which my husband felt it was pretty top tier, and I had the dry aged ribeye and it was mouth watering. We also had one mocktal and one cocktail both also delicious. We will for sure be back!

    Our first trip to Frog & Slim and we give it a very strong 4, with room to grow. My wife had an…read moreUnder the Mango Tree cocktail and loved it. She likes a little spice so she had jalapeños added, which turned out to be a great complement to the drink. For lunch we had the prime rib hash and the shakshuka. My wife really enjoys shakshuka, but finds it relatively hard to find. She said the dish was "awesome". This was my first "hash". Though I enjoyed it, my one critique was too many pieces of fat. I appreciate cooking any steak with the fat as It definitely adds flavor, but no one wants to bite into pieces of just fat. My recommendation...cook it with the fat, but trim the fat before you dice it to add to the hash. Service was exceptional. We were greeted by Phillip, who was very personable, and he brought us water and drinks. Our server was Felicia. She was very friendly, upbeat, cheery, and made us feel very welcome. The bartender brought out the second cocktail and he was very friendly. He makes a superb cocktail. The staff did a wonderful job! We plan to return to try some of their other dishes.

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    Tyrone is super genuinely sweet! He was super apologetic when a certain table wasn't available. Not…read moreyour fault at all! Thnx 4 being so sweet!! Looooved this place!! Super hip, trendy and top notch with food presentation, creative and delicious flavors! Did I mention fresh? 5+++ stars, take 10!! Service is incredible as well! Sooooo excited i finally tried this place and that it blew me away!!! Can't wait to come back for more and more!! Great job to everyone at this place! You guys n gals absolutely ROCK!!!

    A little reminder that being happily partnered doesn't mean you can't take yourself on a date…read more My partner was working late tonight, so I took myself out to Magpie, sat on the patio, ordered exactly what I wanted, and enjoyed my own company. There's something really lovely about being comfortable enough to eat alone, explore your own city alone, and remember that being by yourself doesn't mean you're lonely. And the food certainly didn't hurt. The Point Reyes blue cheese on the heirloom tomato & cucumber salad was salty, pungent perfection. The California cheese board with Mt. Tam was so good, the house potato chips were honestly epic, and the scallop crudo had the perfect little kick from the pickled peppers with so many good textures. My server Audrey was absolutely lovely, too -- and surprised me with a carrot cake cookie to end the night, which was such a sweet little gesture. Good food. A Sacramento evening. No agenda. Just a little time with myself. Take yourself on the date. Order the cheese board. Sit at the table alone. Enjoy your own company. Whether you're single or happily partnered, you're pretty good company, after all.

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    4.1(2.4k reviews)
    1.5 mi•Downtown
    •$$$
    Available by appointment
    Romantic vibe

    BEST. DINNER. EVER…read more Picture This: We are one of those obnoxious couples who have the audacity to hold hands and sit on the same side during dinner. Maybe steal a kiss. Yep. That's us. We arrived at Ella just before our 9:15 reservation and were promptly sat at a beautiful table. And wow, this table was gorgeous! The beautiful design of the space keeps your eyes entertained on every level. Both beauty and intrigue. It is a feast for the eyes before you get to the actual feast. However, we were hoping for a more intimate date experience so we asked for somewhere a little more secluded. Without hesitation, we were moved to another, equally beautiful table. Enter Kelly and Hunter. These two help to make our evening even more spectacular. The ambience was perfect. We started with their signature cocktail, gin and tonic with their homemade tonic and a martini. Hey-ooo! Dang that was a good drink. And efficient ;) We moved onto the heirloom tomato starter. Here is where I realized it started to get a little difficult. I was trying to look polished and refined, and really, you could've licked the plate. My handsome man is a vegetarian so he got the Barada spaghetti. I'm assuming he liked it because he ate every last bite. That, and he told me it was delicious. I ordered the lobster risotto. I have a hard time with food that looks too pretty to eat. But, I stopped staring at the beauty of the plate once the delicious smell rose in the air. Best risotto I've ever had. Hands-down. Makes a second place look pretty sad. No dessert but that can be remedied the next time we visit. We ended up having one of those dates where we ordered the appetizer and an hour later we hadn't finished it because we were still talking. I realized we hadn't even finished our appetizer course and yet, the restaurant was almost empty. When Hunter came by to refill the waters, I apologized that we hadn't even started eating yet and asked what time they closed. Hunter proceeded to provide the most amazing interaction. Making eye contact with both of us, he very kindly explained how they wanted this dinner to be an utterly unique experience and not worry. That we are here to enjoy ourselves in this beautiful restaurant so drink in every moment. And so we did. Kelly was awesome. We chatted for a bit about the musical tattoos on her hands. Just kind and sincere. Incredibly diligent service. At no time was I in need of anything. Waters were kept full, table kept cleared, food served exactly on time. It's a well oiled machine underneath the vibrant atmosphere. The food was spectacular. The ambience was one of a kind. A feast at every level. PS - I'm positive the open kitchen in the back would've been fun to watch, if I could have peeled my eyes off of who was in front of me.

    Not our first time going to Ella, but this time I walked out feeling the need to leave a review…read more Ella is still one of the finer dining experiences in Sacramento, not doubt about it. However, when we let our server know that we were not pleased with the lobster risotto because it was under-seasoned, his solution was to bring us salt and pepper and explained that customers do find their food to be under-seasoned. Well that was not the case for the two other dishes we ordered. There was no remaking or comping. I had to season the dish on the table. On top of that, my daughter let the server know that she had peanut allergies. When one of the sides were served, there were peanuts on it. My daughter saw it and avoided it, but the server did not tell the kitchen to not put peanuts on it or warn us about it. He later on came to say oh I forgot to tell you that there's peanuts on this dish. There was no damage done. But there could be.

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    4.3(107 reviews)
    1.5 mi•Downtown
    •$$

    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.

    Citizen Capital Craft House didn't impress me at all. Unfortunately, the drinks were subpar, and…read morethe food was mediocre at best. The crab roll was probably the biggest disappointment. The smashed avocado was mixed in with the crab, making the whole thing look like a green, mushy roll that wasn't very appetizing. On top of that, it lacked flavor. Even the chips that came with it were bland and desperately needed some seasoning and salt. The fish and chips weren't much better. The batter on the fish was way too thick, which took away from the fish itself. The Caesar salad was also disappointing--the dressing lacked flavor, and it was basically just lettuce topped with a soft-boiled egg. There weren't even any croutons. The only things we really enjoyed were the fries and the fried cauliflower. Those were actually great, but unfortunately, they weren't enough to make up for the rest of the meal. Overall, between the disappointing drinks and lackluster food, I don't see myself rushing back.

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