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    Raw Sushi Bar Lounge

    4.2 (465 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
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    Raspberry lemon drop
    Shannen C.

    We been frequenting Raw for a while now and the food and service is pretty consistent. The host generally ask if we have reservations but walk ins are completely fine and there is always plenty of seating. Raw also offers really good cocktails and sometimes has specials. On Friday & the weekends there is a DJ later on and makes the atmosphere more fun. Highly recommend to those that love sushi with a slight club vibe but still family friendly.

    Spicy edamame
    Raul F.

    First time coming to Raw sushi bar and lounge. Upon entering, your eyes are captivated by great aesthetics similar to that of a ballroom foyer. It has great lighting setting in the mood for a great evening. The food is also very fresh and tasty. Just what you would expect a higher priced sushi spot. We had a great waitress, very informative and kind. She was also attentive to our needs throughout our evening. Would love to come back here soon.

    Todd F.

    I've driven by this place multiple times wanting to stop by to try Raw Sushi Bar and finally got the chance to try it for my Aunt's 99th Birthday celebration! It's a huge beautiful restaurant and bar with a very open air concept! This use to be an event center for weddings, receptions and parties and there is plenty of room for an After Hours Club too! The Sushi presentation was unique and very eye friendly and the Surashi, Nigiri and Rolls were some of the freshest and tastiest I've had in the Sacramento area.. The owner Alex was there to make sure that everything ran smoothly and the service was very nice and friendly.. I would highly recommend recommend to give this place a try!

    Golden Shrimp Roll
    Hope M.

    I had a great time at Raw sushi with my family on a Monday. We enjoyed quite a few happy hour menu options including the hand rolls, fried gyoza and fried chicken karaage. For dinner, I had the Golden Shrimp Roll which was really good. Also, for desert we tried the mochi ice cream too which was a nice way to end the meal. I love the ambiance and service here. I would definitely recommend this place if you are looking for a nice sit down sushi restaurant.

    California roll
    Chris T.

    Another Elk Grove restaurant stop during Dine Elk Grove week. It's a beautiful place. We decided on dinner at Raw to try a few happy hour dishes since happy hour was a night with the Dine Elk Grove check-in pass. We tried several happy hour dishes and shared the chicken katsu entree, of which we ended taking most home with all the food we ordered. Our HH choices were fried gyoza, yellowtail razor, albacore carpaccio, the spicy (raw) salmon roll and California roll. Everything was delicious and very fresh. I especially loved the California Roll. The service was great, and we were so comfortable, with the great atmosphere in the restaurant that we stayed till the end of the dinner hour. We only noticed because they started stacking the chair on the table around us. We really enjoyed the evening and will be back again. There is plenty of parking in the lot, in front and in back of the venue.

    Sesame chicken
    Amabel Y.

    My husband and I took our aunt here to celebrate her belated birthday. We arrived at 6pm on a Sunday and it wasn't very busy. There was a mixup with the server so it took really long for someone to assist us. After placing order, food arrived shortly after. We ordered vegetable tempura, spicy salmon roll, sesame chicken entree, and 2 deluxe nigiri (10 pc each). Everything was very tasty and made fresh. Huge portions, slight slow service in the beginning but once we have a server established, I like that our server checked on us throughout the night and asked if we wanted refills for our tea a few times without us flagging her down.

    Confirming our reservation even though they were closed on this date.
    Laura O.

    We called and spoke to someone at the restaurant on 5/24 for a reservation for 5/25. Then, we received a text message- attached- on 5/25 to confirm our reservation. So we've talked to someone onsite and received a text that we were all set for my parents 41st wedding anniversary dinner..... but then we showed up and they were closed for Memorial Day. And being closed is okay! But why talk to us on the phone and text us? To top it off, we came from out of town for this dinner and we saw 5 other parties come for their reservations and no one told them that the restaurant was closed either. We took our business elsewhere, this was extremely disappointing.

    KC C.

    My sister and I stopped by for lunch thought the bar lounge looked like a great lounge with the large lit up bar. But we were here for that... We were looking forward to trying the sushi. Also, we found out that it was happy hour so that was a treat for us! We orders a few things from the happy hour menu. A beer, Lycheetini (so good), albacore carpaccio, yellowtail/pepper fin razor, spicy tuna hand roll and spicy salmon hand roll. I couldn't tell the difference from the sushi because it all looked the same. I love shishito peppers and thought they were undercooked. One thing I noticed that I had never seen before was slices of tomato on the sushi. Presentation was ok and the taste was just ok to me. I also thought the tap water served tasted odd. Overall, our lunch happy hour bill was about $80. Not what I expected but maybe in the near future I'll give them another try.

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    Magda G.

    We decided to get sushi for the night so we stopped at Raw. There was open seating so no reservations were needed at this time for Friday. It pretty big in side and well decorated. We were set promptly by a window and our order was taken for drinks. I ordered the Lychee Martini, which was very light in spirits. I don't know if it was the location where we were seated but there was a fruit fly that kept around which I did not appreciate. The sushi came out pretty promptly. It was within 10minutes. It tasted fresh. I would say it would've been a perfect dinner if it wasn't for that bothersome fruit fly...

    Sashimi
    Girlie M.

    I've been a fan of RAW Sushi since their early days in Modesto and Stockton, so I was thrilled when they opened an upscale version in Elk Grove. My family and I have always enjoyed their rolls -- the quality is consistently excellent, and everything tastes fresh. Their specialty rolls, in particular, are light and refreshing, which I really appreciate. This location is noticeably larger and a bit pricier than the others, which makes sense given the more elevated atmosphere. There's even a section that can accommodate large private parties -- great for celebrations. I usually visit during off-peak hours, but the place tends to get busy on weekends, so reservations are definitely recommended. We often stick to our go-to dishes because they never disappoint. Our favorites: BTS Roll - our top pick and a must-try specialty roll. Dante's Inferno Roll - love the battered tempura jalapeños. SCS Roll - features crispy tempura asparagus. Lomi Lomi Roll - a refreshing salmon roll with a touch of lemon. Fried Oysters Salmon Ceviche Beef Carpaccio Chicken Katsu Plate - perfect for the kids (though now that they're older, they each want their own!). I've had a few instances of slower service, but it seems to be more of a shortage on staff depending on the time of day. Overall, I'm always satisfied when we dine here -- great food, fresh flavors, and a pleasant atmosphere.

    $50 lunch for 2 person including tips There is no special lunch menu / pricing
    Leung Y.

    RAW as opened for a while, and we don't have a real reason to go there, until today after our Costco grocery and we noticed the Mega Salamence with still over 30 minutes on the timer. Off we drove there and the gym was right in front of RAW. Since we have to do two rounds of raids we might as well get some take out! When entered there is a conceige like reception area. One side is the spa and the other side is the restaurant. It was flu season and I was wearing a mask, and the place still reek with those nail polish / alcohol smell. Not a fan of that smell honestly. Anyway the reception/server is dressed up and super sweet and nice. She showed me the menu and help me to place the order quickly. She said she would bring me the food and I told her I will be outside (omitting the part I am here mostly for the Pokemon raid like a nerd). Food was well packaged and ready quickly. We went home and unload the grocery before we even get the time to eat. We got the chicken teriyaki and chicken katsu. Both are super good and if we had to pick one we preferred the katsu! The katsu just taste good and right. There isn't that many places with good katsu in Elk Grove, and we both agreed this is the top on our list (yes! #1!). The teriyaki chicken taste good too. The vegetable is crispy and flavor is good. If I had to be picky it is the chicken meat a bit tough. It is grilled before stir fry. They did use the correct meat cut (dark meat) already. The salad is also super fresh and crisps. I love that sweet salad dressing as it pairs well with the relatively bitter veggies option. Service wise it is easy one of the best places in Elk Grove. We didn't dine in but our short interaction was awesome. Location wise also good. Plenty of parking as it is used to be a banquet hall. Plus extra bonus with the Pokemon gym there! Food as I have already said it is one of the best in Elk Grove. We didn't try sushi which was their specialty, but we just don't feel comfortable ordering sushi to go. Price is a little steep, but it probably justified by the service and food. We didn't dine inside and I bet the ambience will also give points on the pricing. We think we will just do to go though. Main reason was that smell from next door. I am 100% not into smelling that. Even if you could not smell it, the chemical might still be in the air. Let alone I could smell it so strong even with the mask on. Basically it's like cheap salon chemical smell. Nicer polished don't have a strong smell even though chemical in the air. Not a fan. We will return, strightly to go, definitely for katsu and more Pokemon raids (especially after they install those new cell phone towers).

    Yen N.

    We had eaten a lot of sushi places in ElkGrove and Raw sushi is better than Mikuni sushi. Food at Raw sushi is elegant delicious 10/10 and fresh our kids love everything at Raw. specially Raw sushi has the best customer service in town, everyone there is so nice and friendly. Thank you to Alex the manager, he introduced us to the chef choice menu( it was delicious). We'll definitely come back to try out all your foods menu.

    Trish R.

    Made reservations for a family of 8, 7 adults and one toddler. The place is nice and clean! It was our second time here. When entering there's a salon to the right that I'm excited to try out. But the sitting area of the place is great, we usually book for the dinner and they open the blinds to see the sunset. The waitresses have been absolutely wonderful as well as the host. The spicy edamame, salmon bomb, karrage, mixed tempura, oyster shot, and tuna ceviche are all great appetizers. For the entree last time we were there we got the Dante's Inferno, roadkill and BTS. Dante's inferno came with tempura jalapeños and it was delicious! I'd recommend it to everyone. This time around we got a lot of different items. Mixed sashimi, sashimi & nigiri, beef teriyaki, roadkill again, and tried out the Gamble roll. The gamble roll is so worth it. I won't spoil it but if you can, I say do it, don't question it ‍ came with the poker chip and it was such a cute token, has their number and business name with a QR code.

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    Super good food and many options for the non sushi eater. We have returned many times

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    We ordered 3 rolls which were very tasty and much larger than expected. The sashimi was decent. Overall, a nice place.

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    Do they have happy hour?

    I have been 3xs on a Friday night and no happy hour

    Hello! I turned 37 today and want to celebrate my birthday there with my kids. I have a 17, 13, 11 and 6 year old. Wanted to know if it's kid friendly and if so, to make a reservation? Would love to try you guys out, my family LOVES sushi! Thanks!

    I think it would be a great place for (well-behaved) kids! The atmosphere is upbeat, and the ambiance is fun with music and cool lighting. It'd probably be best to make a reservation so you don't have to wait with your larger party. Happy Birthday!… 

    Do you take reservations?

    Yes, you can reserve on Yelp for up to a party of 10. For more than 10 people, please call or text us at (916)938-8888 for reservations.

    I'd love to know if there is anything that is or can be made vegan on the menu?

    Are kids allowed?

    Kids are welcomed at Raw. A lot of families dine at our establishment. Some are even here for the little ones’ birthdays!

    How do you make a reservation for this restaurant? I couldn't find a phone number online.

    You can call or text for reservations: 916-938-8888

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    The Velvet Martini

    The Velvet Martini

    4.2
    (14 reviews)
    5.6 mi

    For date night my wife and I wanted adult beverages at a local venue. A quick search suggested the…read moreVelvet Martini Lounge, which is located 15 minutes from our home. Upon arrival, we were greeted by a full parking lot...which is always a good sign. Upon entering what we thought was the Velvet Martini Lounge, we were greeted by an employee named Matt. Matt was very friendly and understanding when he realized that we intended on being in the Velvet Martini Lounge, not the Sheldon Inn Restaurant. He went above and beyond by introducing us to an employee who worked at the Velvet Martini Lounge and escorted us upstairs to the lounge. Upon being seated at the lounge, we were greeted by server James, who provided us with menus. Our sole purpose was to connect solely over adult beverages, so we both placed orders for drinks. My wife ordered the Big Shot Martini with blue cheese stuffed olives, and I ordered the Havana Haze (a rum-based drink). As we slowly sipped our drinks, we enjoyed our date night in the dimly lit, romantic ambience of the lounge. The background music was played at a perfect volume to where you could hear the music as equally as you could hear the individual(s) talking at your table. James did a great job of not being a "helicopter server" by periodically checking in on us. We intended on ordering a second round, but the drinks were so deliciously stiff (a sneaky stiff) that we decided it would be a wise decision to end the night. I cannot wait to make a return visit to celebrate one of our monthly anniversaries, I recommend checking out Velvet Martini Lounge!

    We came here on a Friday night to find that this cocktail bar is located on the second floor of the…read moreSheldon Inn. We took a flight of stairs up and found the lounge bar and were able to get some open seats for drinks. The servers were friendly and got us waters and bread right away. We ordered the Dirty Sidecar and the French Prince. The drinks were okay, but we decided to get the espresso martini since we figured if the place is called Velvet Martini, maybe they specialize in Martinis. The espresso martini was the best cocktail out of the 3 we ordered and we were glad we got it to redeem the other drinks. There was a good amount of people here, some out celebrating birthdays, some on dates, and some tables of friends just hanging out and having food and drinks. There was also an outdoor area from the restaurant below which seemed to have a nice dinner setting. I would say the velvet martini is worth coming by if you're in the area and looking for drinks, but it is in a much more secluded area.

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    Cocktails: Shiznit on the left, Lovely day on the right - both were... average.  We wouldn't order again.
    Cocktails: Shiznit on the left, Lovely day on the right - both were... average. We wouldn't order again.
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    Brick House Restaurant

    Brick House Restaurant

    4.1
    (1.1k reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    I have been coming to this wonderful restaurant for years…read more The staff is unbelievable Awesomeness. I have never been disappointed with anything, lord knows I am picky. They all go beyond to do what they can for all as quick as possible. I have been in customer service as a stylist for 45yrs, I know quality when I see and experience it. Thank you Brickhouse in Elk Grove for being the beautiful people you all are. I am very bless to be apart of this family.

    We went out for girls night here and had a good time! I felt…read morethat they were pretty handicap accessible, had big portions, with a good wine and beer list. The noise was a bit loud and the decor seemed a little dated. Overall the pros outweigh these, the service was solid, and we had a fun! 1. Parking Parking lot with 2 handicap spots. Also easy walkway from the handicap spots into the restaurant. Easy to pull into from the street if coming from 99. I would suggest not trying to back out to the street when leaving however and instead we went through the parking lot, made a left at the ally and from there make a turn from the stop sign at Main Street. 2. Menu: Every thing we ordered was delicious. They had a large wine and beer menu. The blonde beer was ice cold and light for a summer drink. The house red was pretty mellow and very full bodied. The Sauvignon Blanc wasn't too sweet and had a hint of vanilla. The portion sizes of the meals were huge. None of could finish our plates! The bread is extra at 6 dollars, but worth it mainly due to the garlic/chive butter with it. We also ordered the fried zucchini as an appetizer - it was hot and crispy. The zucchini and breading were not soggy at all, and the breading stuck perfectly (these are common issues I've had at other places with fried zucchini) The ribeye was cooked perfectly and was incredibly tender. My friend pointed out that this was a very large piece a bit on the thinner side- they may have pounded it out to tenderize it is our guess. The farmer special was our favorite. It was a braised short rib and you could order it with pasta however we did it with the polenta. It was so very tender and savory. Came with a lot of polenta and it was very cheesy with Parmesan. The linguine and clams had both shelled and unshelled clams. I felt that there could have been more meat for the clam to pasta ratio. It was full of garlic and the cream sauce was zesty. 3. Atmosphere: It's a decent sized building, with a nice big bar in the front a smaller room to the left and a larger room in the back. There was plenty of seating for if you needed to wait. The walkways were wide and it was easy to move around, so no issues using a walker here and I would guess a wheelchair should be fine. The backroom had big booth seats, and would probably be good for large groups and families. The decor seemed a little dated and there was a jukebox in the smaller room, which although we were seated in the back was very loud and at the beginning of our experience it was hard to hear each other and was distracting. During this time the music kept switching songs every 10 to 30 seconds. I inquired why, and every Tuesday night they do "Music Bingo". So that could be a plus for some people, who want a more laid back atmosphere and enjoy a community game! The people in the front of the restaurant seemed to really enjoy it! However I would say if you are planning a quiet evening out or a first time date, you may want to come any other night but Tuesday. 4. Service: All our food and drinks come out in an appropriate time. Drinks were cold and food was hot! Our server made sure we had everything we needed and the manager even come by to check on us. I do love the brick building and how it's on old Elk Grove. We will be back!

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    Short ribs on a bed of polenta (aka Italian grits)
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    Holiday Inn Express & Suites Elk Grove Ctrl - Sacramento S

    Holiday Inn Express & Suites Elk Grove Ctrl - Sacramento S

    3.4
    (118 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    I'm staying here at the Holiday Inn Express here in Elk Grove for work. I actually checked in a few…read moredays ago but been so busy, I'm just getting around to doing a review now. Check in went well, they had my reservation all booked and my choice of room. I get an upgrade cause I'm one of the Platinum members and they gave me my 500 points no problem. The room looked fine and the WiFi worked, that's one of the main things so I can get my work done. The rest of the room was clean and the AC worked fine. I checked the bathroom and every thing was fine, the hot water worked fine and there weren't any stray hairs about. Breakfast was the standard IHG Holiday Inn stuff. Hot breakfast of eggs or omelet thingies, sausages and bacon and cereal if you want just that. There's breads and muffins to toast as well as jelly and butter. My stay so far has been fine, no problems and a decent quiet room.

    Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Elk Grove was a Five Star overnight experience. For someone who…read morerarely travels, I decided to venture out. I walked into their lobby and was amazed how beautiful and high tech the interior design looked. I loved it! I booked my stay and was on the 2nd floor of the 3 story hotel. My room overlooked the pool. They are in the middle of renovations and soon this hotel will be even better...hard to believe. I went to breakfast which was free and was again amazed at what had changed in the world. The first was a pancake machine where you just push a button and you can watch 2 pancakes get poured, moved on a conveyer belt as they cook and then drop onto your plate. Be sure to have your plate ready..haha. The breakfast bar was clean and well stocked with eggs, sausage, oatmeal and so much more. The coffee station was fantastic. It is open 24 hours and you choose your coffee beans, had decaf, if you know me, lol, then the coffee machine brewed and then poured my coffee. A truly fantastic coffee station. My room was so beautiful and clean with so many nice touches. I love the dove hand wash and body lotion. Love it here tub and shower shampoo, conditioner and body wash. So many towels and a fridge and microwave. The bed was soft with 4 pillows. A nice size tv and the room was just lovely. Souzan checked me in with kindness and professional style and I decided to become a Holiday sink Express member right then. Even though I am only here one night, I will definitely cone back here to Elk Grove Holiday Inn Express again. It is also next to Mimi's Cafe and Old Navy. What a great location. Thank you all, see you again. Julie A

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