What a gem of a place me and my boyfriend stumbled on. Betty Wine Bar was a unique mix of great…read morewine and delectable delights! The servers were so welcoming and the ambience laid back but fun. We started with the deviled eggs, lamb meatballs, the chorizo Mac and cheese and a salad. But the absolute best thing ever was the Tiramisu Pannacotta. Omg! A huge piece to boot! We will definitely be back!!!

Rarely do I ever go to a place and it's 5 stars off the bat! I didn't know what to expect from this…read morelocation. They blend in quite well with the neighborhood, and are located across the street from one of my favorite Thai restaurants. As soon as we came in service was so kind and made us feel welcome. The staff (Bella and Alexa) were so kind to us the entire time, and when we left they even suggested we come to their events since we loved the food so much. Yes and yes!! We ordered a pairing of their best selling green curry ceviche complimented by a Riesling. we also ordered the Thai beef tartare. Ok, at first bite of the tartare... FLAVOR! It was so delicious and paired well with the Riesling. The green curry ceviche was refreshing crunchy and zesty. The beef tartare is the best in the Sacramento area hands down. We sat outdoors, and we saw that it would make a great space for intimate gatherings. I reckon as the weather gets warmer I may opt for indoor seating, but this option is definitely worth coming back for. I couldn't recommend this place any more. We snagged a cookie on the way out and NO WAY THAT BETTY COOKIE was one of the best things I've eaten. They bake too?? AND they open at 7 for my return to office mandate :( I love it here

This place is great! I dropped by yesterday after a nail appointment around the corner and sat at…read morethe bar. I've been here many times, and will be many more, and so I owe them a positive review! Service is always great and yesterday was a demonstration of that. One of my items was rung in wrong and not only did they promptly fix it, they sincerely apologized for it, and gave me another pour to make up for it! I am LOVING the new menu-- which now includes sake! The staples remain too, including my personal favorite: Cheez Whiz. The snacks are just so unique, delish, and totally affordable. The staff is also great at pairing your wine with them when you ask :)

Yes Yes!! Local wine selections - international and indigenous varietals to try -…read more Great spot to catch up, date night or just unwind. Great service and friendly staff. Seasonal food menu, just ask!! Beverages on rotation and live music - follow them on IG. See you sometime at the bar

Recently came here with my friends for our book club meeting on a Saturday afternoon. I have passed…read moreby this place so many times but for some reason assumed it was only a winery not also a restaurant/kitchen. The place is very cute inside and out, there is a ton of seating and the seating outside is covered and shaded. We sat outside after getting there with no reservation, but many tables had the "reserved" sign. We were sat and served very quickly, and our waitress was very helpful and nice. The menu is seasonal/subject to changes based on local vendors and what's available in season. I ordered the Mediterranean salad and added chicken on the side. The salad was delicious and so filling, and the chicken was flavorful and cooked just right (not dry). I loved my meal and will definitely come back to try more of the delicious options they have.

Went here on a Saturday night and luckily didn't have to wait for more than a few minutes to be…read moreseated. Although outside seating is available, it was a cold and rainy night so everyone was inside. I tried the jackfruit crab cakes. The flavor and texture was good but was way too salty. Dipping it in the sauce helped a little bit but not enough for us to be able to finish it all. Also had the REV burger. It was okay but nothing stood out. Service was good.

I was just walking around when I saw Hannah put out a sign outside the door upon opening. I had no…read moreidea this place was here and wouldn't have if not for being nosey and seeing the sign be put out. I was in casual walking attire but the place is elevated and welcoming. There are tables with chairs, couches, and a bar with seating. Theres also shelves and a fridge to purchase bottles. Wednesday's you get $10 off bottles I was greeted and well taken care of by Hannah. I sampled two reds and settled on the chilled cab for the evening. Their kitchen is not open during the week so keep that in mind. I am excited to come back and try the bites. The chef came from the Kitchen, so you know it should be good! I greatly appreciate the thought and intention behind sourcing the wines. Organic/regenerative vineyards, small family businesses, and supports women and minority owned too. Excited to continue to support this little hidden gem that should not be so hidden!

I was checking out my old stomping grounds and happened upon this spot while walking around…read more Pleasantly surprised to find this airy, wine bar filled with large format paintings by local artists. They also sell wine by the bottle and I love the fact that they feature independent wine producers. On the weekends they have food although I didn't try anything on the menu this go around. Because I was driving, I got a half pour of their local red using carbonic fermentation. Chatting with the server, I realized that this was just what I needed: a calming respite from walking around while savoring a delicious glass of red. They have a wine membership with two options at $60 for two bottles or $150 for three bottles a month. Lovely concept and space, will be back for sure!

Love this spot! Came here for a friend's birthday and she had rented out the whole space. Such a…read morecool, relaxing place to be. Lots of beautiful artwork for sale, great wine, and the best music! They have a whole wall of records and it is an immense collection. Stop in, drink some wine, beer, or other non alcoholic drinks and relax. Listen to the great music, check out the upstairs, and then enjoy your time! It's a great location and super close to Doco.

Drinks are fine, DJ was just okay (surprisingly), but I was most annoyed that the bartender (AJ)…read moredirected me to the front of house on a packed night for a water, when I was sitting right at the bar. I'm sure there was a water dispenser right there. A patron was kind enough to grab me the water instead after hearing the interaction. Yikes. This review is a culmination of a few lackluster experiences I've had here service-wise, btw. This latest interaction just finally made me leave a review.

This was our lunch stop for our day exploring Sacramento. A cute little cheese and wine bistro in…read morethe Midtown area. We were warmly greeted and had our choice of indoor or outdoor seating. Since it was a beautiful afternoon we chose to sit outside and watch the world go by. We chose our cheese and meats for the charcuterie board going with suggestions of our server. The cheese selection is vast and many of them we had never heard of. There were several goat cheese options which I was extremely happy with, it being one of my favorite cheeses. The menu also includes soups,salads, a variety of grilled cheese sandwiches and Mac and cheese. Definitely something for everyone. We thoroughly enjoyed our cheese board, the wine and the chance to sit a while and soak up the quaint atmosphere of Midtown. Definitely check out The Rind when visiting Sacramento.

WOW FACTOR? No. I was surprised it was pretty empty on a Friday lunch. But the service was good…read more Sadly, lunch for 4, no drinks, 2 desserts, tax and tip cost $150. HAVE AGAIN: The Machego Montoya sandwich was very good. NOT HAVE AGAIN: The creme brulee had a somewhat burnt caramelized sugar crust that was unpleasant. The salted caramel cheesecake was only half eaten. The side salad with lemon herb dressing was too plain.

My wife and I stopped here today, and were really happy we did. I got a montepulciano and she got a…read moreglass of bubbles. We paired it with a brie and bacon flatbread and it all came together very nicely. Check them out, they've got a really nice patio across from the State Capitol and Capitol Park, so it's a nice place to relax.

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of visiting The Wine Window in downtown Sacramento (1111 L St),…read moreand I've honestly been late writing this review--but better late than never! This hidden gem offers an experience that's unlike anything else in the city. The setup is simple but charming: you literally walk up to a window and order your wine. I believe it's one ring for white, two for red, and three or four for sparkling--don't quote me on that, but it adds a playful, old-world vibe that makes the whole experience memorable. The Wine Window is affordable, laid-back, and surprisingly quaint. It's the kind of place where the ambiance, the people, and the energy make it feel more like an experience within an experience--not just a drink stop. I had the chance to chat with John, the owner, who shared a bit of the backstory. He previously owned a full wine room nearby, but when the pandemic hit, he had to pivot. Instead of calling it quits, he leaned into a smaller, more intimate concept inspired by wine windows in Europe. Honestly, I think the scale makes it even better. The outdoor patio is perfect for relaxing with a glass of wine while people-watching on L Street, and yes, there's even a restroom available (a rare but very appreciated amenity for this type of setup). If you find yourself downtown, do yourself a favor--swing by The Wine Window, have a chat with John, and enjoy a unique Sacramento experience.

Dining out with friends is my most favorite way to eat out. Especially when we all like to sample…read morethe different menu items We reserved their room that accommodated a party of 12 comfortably. If you ever need to do a business dinner meeting this is a perfect spot. They have a private dining room with a widescreen TV to run video presentation or slideshow; and doors for complete privacy Our server/bartender was so awesome. So accommodating. We had the perfect amount of food and variety. They have a full bar, with variety of wine and alcohol. Our party ordered champagne, wine and a few cocktails. To start, we had the beet salad, crispy pork belly, Brussels sprouts, and flat iron steak. For dinner we all shared the steak salad, shrimp scampi bucatini, baked ziti, Mac and Cheese, and roasted chicken Our compliments to the chef...Everything had so much flavor and there was no disappointing anyone in our party. We ended with a little cheesecake, and cookie bar. We will definitely return in the not so distant future.

Five of us had reservations for 7pm on Saturday night. Admittedly, the service started out rough as…read morethey were understaffed and no one at the hostess desk. My mother-in-law went to find a staff person and they pointed us to a table with a reserved sign. It took awhile before our table was acknowledged, but we did eventually receive menus and have our drink orders taken. This certainly isn't a place to eat when you're in a hurry. Again, there was a lag between our drinks being ordered and coming out to the table. The cocktails themselves were very enjoyable and well crafted. The drinks and some appetizers held us over until dinner came out. Overall, the food turned out to be worth the wait! That was a pleasant surprise after the service started out so roughly. We all thoroughly enjoyed our meals, and that was enough to bring this dinner up from a 3 to a 4 star experience! I really hope they're able to hire in more staff because they serve some great food and beverages.

While it isn't a Michelin Star Restaurant, it is in the Michelin Guide. The service and ambiance…read morewere Excellent. The door was opened when we arrived and left. The menus came with a wax seal on them. The silverware and plating was perfect. Aesthetically, the space was beautiful. Our server and the staff were attentive. Napkins were folded when you went to the bathroom and things like that. I love that.   I had the "It Must Be Spring" made with sarpa di poli grappa, elderflower, lemon, basil, and prosecco. It seemed like their take on/ an elevated hugo spritz. It was light and refreshing.   Caroline had the L'Ultravioletto with vodka, creme de violette, herbal amaro, orgeat, raspberry, lemon, and egg white. The presentation was gorgeous. I really enjoyed the eggwhite frothiness of this drink..  There was an amuse-bouche delivered that was a mini lobster roll type bite. The dough was so fluffy and light, and the aioli was such a perfect sauce choice.  We started with the brioche with carmelized onion butter and smoked maldon. The bread was literally glistening, in the best way. For the crudi course, I had the hamachi crudi which came with cured and charred hamachi, compressed strawberry, cucumber, and chili crisp. The plating was gorgeous, and the flavors were marvelous together. For the primi course, Caroline had the polpo which was balsamic glazed octopus with calabrian chili, ink, and potato gnocchi.This octopus was easily in the top two octopus I've ever had. It was so well cooked. The coating was almost sweet, like a caramelized coating. For my primi course, I had the spring pea vellutata with watercress, pickled shrimp, marcona almonds, and lemon ricotta. I would describe it as a springy deconstructed split pea soup. Caroline had the Agnolotti pasta with goat cheese, pine nuts, fava beans, morels, and pesto. This was not our favorite dish of the evening, but we still polished off the plate. I was expecting more of a pesto pasta situation based on the description, but there were just little tiny dabs of pesto on the plate. Personally, I am a heavy pesto gal, so I think that was my expectation. This spring time has made me appreciate fava beans. This was my first time trying morels, but I think I need to re-try them because I didn't really form an opinion based on this experience.  I had the bucatini with sardines, anchovy, green garlic puree, and an artichoke gremolata. Personally, I didn't love the scales still on the fish, but they were tolerable. The garlic was really flavorful. I don't think I necessarily tasted the artichoke, but it was a fun thing to include.  There was a palate cleanser that was brought out that was some sort of sorbet-adjacent dessert. It was fruit flavor, I believe raspberry or pomegranate. Perfect separation for Caroline's dish, but since both of mine were fish, I would have preferred it after my pea dish.  With my main dish, I had a glass of the Torre Mora Scalunera Etna Rosato DOC (2024) from Nerello Mascalese grapes from Sicily. How appropriate given my recent Sicily travels. It was light and went nicely with my main. I wanted a cab, but it wasn't a good pairing with my main. I am glad I didn't get the cab though because it wasn't my favorite when I tried Caroline's glass.  I had the branzino with fennel, english peas, potato, pearl onion confit, and trout roe. Personally, I am glad it was just a filet, rather than a full fish, especially at a nice restaurant. The potato was nice and definitely added substance to the dish. I have had a fair amount of trout roe recently. It kind of gives savory boba lol. The pea base was lovely and complimented the fish perfectly. The skin with the pea mixture added a nice seasoning to the fish.  Caroline, who is a lover of lamb, had the lamb with lingonberry demi, smoked celery root, and roasted red beets. I love beets, so I am never going to complain about them being on the plate. I was not in love with this dish. I prefer a more medium cook to my meat, so this was a little undercooked for me. It felt blah and lacking seasoning to me. I liked the flaky salt, but the lingonberry I was expecting more from.  They brought us two little complimentary desserts: a Madeline and a puff pastry. Both were lovely and was so kind of them to include with our meal. Caroline had the bomboloni with lemon curd, fennel butterscotch tuile, and toasted fennel gelato. I love a non-traditional ice cream flavor, and this one was no different. It was creamy and light but still had the fennel flavor, front and center. I loved that the lemon curd was inside, rather than a nutella or chocolate. The sugar coating was evenly distributed, and the bomboloni came out at a perfect temperature.  I am a sucker for an olive oil cake, so I had the ciambella kumquat custard, with limoncello marscapone. I loved the kumquat custard. The olive oil cake could have been more olive oil forward, but all of these components together were a yummy bite.

Allora is a beautiful space. The ambiance is sleek and inviting from the dining room to patio…read more The service is impeccable. Every staff member is friendly, knowledgeable, and competent. The food does not deliver on the promises of these first observances. We each chose the 5 course menu and shared bites to try as many things as possible. The highlights: Carne Crudo and Composed Oysters were solid. Asparagus and Prosciutto was perfection with frisee and 6 minute egg. Vinaigrette perfect. Lasagna was tiny layers of pure decadence. The lows: The pulpo was so over cooked you could barely cut it with a knife. The fettuccine with lobster and shrimp was cloying and seafood was also over cooked. The lamb lacked any real presence and was completely taken over by the accompanying sauces. The branzino was basically inedible. The thinnest of filets that could not be separated with a fork and barely broken in to pieces with help of a knife. Honestly the worst branzino I've been served in a restaurant. For the price I would never recommend Allora. And honestly, I wish I would have read some previous reviews before assuming the quality of food.

All frequent Yelper know to check in first. 50% off your flight. Score!…read more Sonoma Valley Vineyard. The Chardonnay is the BEST. Crisp, refreshing, and fruity flavored. Not the typical buttery type and no bitter finish. Their flagship Pinot Noir is nothing to scoff at. Very easy finish. Not dry. And doesn't finish too quickly. Membership is twice a year. April and October. There are 4 levels to choose from. $25 flat rate for shipping and handling. Have all 12 bottles sent at once, is my suggestion. And, if you are a fan of Love and Basketball, the TV show, you'll see the final episode was shot here. They even offer a military discount!! Support those that support the troop

I came here a while back for an event they were having involving a magician and wine tasting. I was…read morelooking through my photos and was reminded of the good time I had with my friend, and was shocked to see this place is now closed! When we came, the service was good, the drinks were delicious, the location is super convenient on K street, and it was beautiful inside. It was a great place for a date night or girls' night, hopefully they open a new similar venue here.