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    The Melt

    4.6 (708 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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    THE MELT ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
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    Dogs allowed

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    Dave F.

    Yesterday I did a Yelp search of Burgers in the Arden-Arcade area in Sacramento. I landed on The Melt. I have never been and decided yesterday was the day. Parking was super easy. Upon entering the establishment, I was really impressed by the overall vibe of the place. It is super clean. I also appreciated that the kitchen is viewable and you can watch as they prepare your food. I also liked the patio they have for nice days, it looks comfortable. I ordered the Double Spicy Mission Melt Burger. It consisted of 2/3 lbs. total of Angus & Wagyu beef, chopped and grilled with 2 slices of Pepper jack, jalapeños, avocado, lettuce, spicy Melt sauce on an Artisan bun. I also ordered regular fries. WOW!! The burger was super huge!! It was cooked to a perfect Medium which I prefer. It tasted so good. All ingredients are clean. No artificial colors, HFC, or preservatives. Pure heaven!! The fries were perfectly cooked and coated with a really tasty seasoning. And the size of the order of fries was crazy huge!!! Worth mentioning is their Ranch Dressing is very creamy and delicious. Oh, the pickles. How could I forget to mention that they give you a whole pickle cut in half to accompany your Burger? Yum. I enjoyed every bite I could muster to eat. I was super full and was unable to finish eating everything. Pro Tip 1 - It is their 15th Anniversary and they are offering a free shake if you give the password/code "Heartshake" through Sunday 8/I6/26. I went with the Snickerdoodle Shake. So thick and creamy. Very indulgent and a very good choice. The manager was really nice and her service was top notch. Thank you!! I highly recommend trying this place out if you haven't already done so - 5*

    DOUBLE BBQ BACON MELTBURGER
    Raheem A.

    After an adventurous month in South Africa, my wife and I were craving our routine of having homemade meals- hence the hiatus that I took from trying new restaurants and Yelping. When we decided to step back onto the scene, we wanted to make sure that it was something that would knock our socks off...The Melt did exactly that! Since the establishment is located roughly 30 minutes from our home, we decided to have our order delivered via DoorDash. My wife and often share similar tastes, so we both opted for the Double BBQ Bacon MeltBurger. I ordered the garlic parmesan fries, while my wife chose the cheddar bacon ranch fries. The garlic parmesan fries were good...but my wife's bacon ranch fries were delicious (I stole a couple while she wasn't looking)! On to the main event....the burger...my gawd it's been quite awhile since I have had such a memorable burger. From the bun to the meats to the cheese, it was well worth it. I have The Melt bookmarked within my Yelp profile and am already looking forward to a future opportunity to revisit their menu!

    Patty Melt perfection
    Geneva L.

    What could be wrong about a place that has cheese in almost every dish? They have a large array of burgers, chicken sandwiches, grilled cheese, and Mac and cheese along with main and side salads and milkshakes and cookie options for dessert. We shared a great patty melt. Perfectly crisp and toasted bread enveloped a yummy beef patty and two kinds of cheese, along with jammy caramelized onions. The fries were divine. Light, crispy, flavorful, with a special seasoning. I think they finally supplanted the fries I remember from Germany that to me were always the ultimate. 10/10. Delicious drinks- I had an Oaktown root beer. We both enjoyed the meal, shared the sandwich and fries and it was perfect. Definitely membership of the clean plate club. Simple seating with tables and chairs and plenty of light. You order at the counter or at a kiosk and pick up at the counter. Drinks are self serve including ice water at a station adjacent to the counter. The staff member we ordered from was welcoming and professional. Be aware the parking lot gets crowded during mealtimes so plan accordingly.

    Veronica B.

    We came here on a Sunday and were able to find a table inside without much trouble. Ordering is done through a kiosk, and you pick up your food at the front when it's ready. Overall, the food tasted good. The only downside was that my hamburger wasn't cooked the way I requested. The employees were friendly, and the restaurant was clean, which made for a pleasant dining experience.

    The Melt (Sacramento, CA): Interior
    Savannah R.

    I visited The Melt in Sacramento, CA [2070 Fair Oaks Blvd] on Wednesday, 05/27/26, around 2 PM. I was happy to come back to this restaurant, as Liz Zuniga (Guest Happiness Manager) encouraged me to give this restaurant another shot. In this visit, I proceeded to order the following food items: * Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich * Melty Mac * Tomato Soup The chicken sandwich was juicy and fried to perfection. The size of the chicken breast was huge. The spicy melt sauce was delicious, too. I added mayonnaise to enhance the flavor. The Melty Mac was decently prepared. I added black pepper on top. Lastly, the Tomato Soup was absolutely incredible and divine, just like I remembered from the first visit. What stood out about this visit was the associate, Timothy. He was so extroverted and pleasantly kind to the point where he was engaging with all of the guests inside the restaurant. I enjoyed our conversation, as he was super welcoming and ensured that I was taken care of. He even went around to offer complimentary chocolate chip cookies to everyone! I'd say his unforgettable hospitality definitely brought this review up to 5 stars. As a bonus, I liked how this restaurant offered free Wi-Fi. It was super convenient, as I needed to complete work on my laptop. The inside of the restaurant was clean and presentable. Parking was easy to find around this time, too. I'll definitely be back to try more food items from the menu.

    Mitch!
    Brian M.

    Timothy and the food were super amazing!! Burger fries were perfection! Love this spot by sac state! Clean inside and out. Service and timothy was a highlight! Will be back

    Cynthia F.

    This was my first time here. I wanted something savory, good, and just smothered. This place was perfect and satisfied my cravings. The indoor seating was nice, plenty of space, food was done fast, and staff were friendly.

    My daughter with the cheese pull...
    Jerry H.

    Got the classic melt burger (well done) and added onions, tomatoes and lettuce. Much better than I remembered. Definitely will come back again.

    The patty melt and tomato soup
    Dan W.

    I'll leave this as a 3 instead of a 2, but under protest. The reason being is that I'm willing to come back, but they need to make some improvements. First, the good. The tomato soup was actually very good, not simply an afterthought side dish. I ordered the patty melt...at a place called "The Melt," with pictures of items covered in gooey cheese. False advertising? Look at my picture. While the cheese had good taste, there was nowhere near "the melt effect" one would expect. The patty was cooked well, but has no seasoning... therefore, no flavor. I think they don't season it because of the supposed melt sauce...I say supposed, because there was no sauce on my melt, though the description says melt sauce. I sat there with great tomato soup, a sandwich with minimal cheese, and a soda...for $$. I would definitely give it a second try....but I guess if you actually want cheese, or flavor, for that matter, avoid the patty melt

    Patty melt
    Brianns H.

    Starting off with the customer service by Timothy, he was very kind in greeting us in and taking our order for us.. he even went around and checked in with people at tables to make sure everything was going good. The food is DELICIOUS! Everything I come, the food never disappoints! Even with it being cheesy, it is not greasy and the shakes are SOOOOO CREAMY

    Free cookies 3/6/26
    Marcia R.

    We walked in at around 10ish and not busy It was very quit The counter was not busy and the had self check out too We use the self check out. Our food was good and fresh salads and very clean and super nice We were all hungry and happy after

    Garlic Parmesan fries
    Kristi M.

    Fast, lots of choices and yummy. Garlic Parmesan fries were perfect. We all finished our meals. Sat on the clean patio. Bathrooms were locked and took a bit to get staff to check on that.

    Sarah T.

    Stopped in here to grab the three cheese classic sandwich for lunch. It wasn't busy at all. The Grilled cheese was really good. Loved the buttery sourdough & cheesiness. I ordered from my app as I was using a reward & couldn't find how to apply the reward when ordering from the kiosk. Nice place but parking & the entrance is interesting. Parking can be challenging. They have a nice outdoor seating area & plenty of seating inside.

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    Thank you Bradley for a amazing experience I'll be coming back soon very polite young man

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    Went for lunch with a group of co workers. Food was great and service even better. Highly recommend the avocado grilled cheese

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    Birdies - Birdies Smash Burger

    Birdies

    4.2(145 reviews)
    5.1 mi
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    Everything's good, the atmosphere and the drinks are good, but the music is absolutely atrocious…read more Felt like I was going crazy and having an aneurysm at the same time. Only remixes and so loud.

    Food: 5 Mics Service: (Restaurant of the Year)…read moreAmbiance: 5 Mics Food: We catered through Birdies and it did not disappoint. Carne Asada & Pork Belly Tacos both were tasty but the Pork Belly with the slaw Tacos were truly delectable. The salad they put out was fresh and crisp. I really wanted the burger but since we catered I am going to have to go back to try it out! Service: Above and Beyond. I spent 10 years in restaurant and another 9 in hospitality and the service at Birdies went beyond the mark of service. The one person that brought the vibe, the energy, the smile and made you feel like family...Loren. I kept telling him, I was inspired by him. Loren brought my 50th Celebration to the next level and truly made my friends, family and I feel very special and honored to be celebrating at Birdies. It is because of this experience, I will keep coming back. The bartenders were above and beyond as well. Big Mahalos to the sales team who assisted my wife and made everything easy for her. Ambiance: Clean and modern aesthetics. Half restaurant and bar. Half Golf simulator and outdoor patio. Golf simulator was awesome, my first time ever. Easy to operate, lots of fun games and the analytics were very informative of how bad of golfer I really am. Stop in for a drink, stop in for golf but stop in. Don't pass on this v

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    The Nook - Shrimp Gambano

    The Nook

    4.6(84 reviews)
    2.1 miEast Sacramento

    The Nook was love at first bite. I stopped in with friends for a quick happy hour and everything…read morewas top shelf: the vibe, the food, the service. We ordered the Carrot Three Ways, Gigante Beans, and Blistered Peppers, and every dish was excellent. Fresh, clean flavors, beautifully prepared, and incredibly satisfying. And then there's the space. Colorful, eclectic, a little whimsical, and bursting with personality. Plants hang from the ceiling, art covers the walls, and there's something interesting everywhere you look. It feels vibrant without trying too hard. Great service, fantastic food, and an atmosphere that made a quick happy hour feel like an occasion. I loved every minute of it and will absolutely be back.

    Cute little wine bar/restaurant located in an East Sac neighborhood. Has a definite neighborly feel…read moreand I love the artwork. I'm assuming that the art here is done by local artists. The prices, though are a little bit higher than I expected . For instance, there was an heirloom tomato salad on the menu for $24. I would think (actually I would hope) that it would feed a few people for that price? I wanted to get a glass of wine but ended up getting a half glass for $8. Once you throw in tax and tip, you're looking at over $10 for a half glass of wine. Walking out, I was talking to one of the neighbors here and asked if he had been. He said that it seemed a bit pricey for him and that he'd rather have a glass at home. I did see the table next to us order a carrot dish that looked quite interesting. I think this place would be great for a date night rather than a casual night out for instance or if you're just tired of sitting at home solo drinking lol.

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    Bacon & Butter - Specialty doughnut

    Bacon & Butter

    4.3(5.1k reviews)
    2.0 mi
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    Yes please!!!!!!!!!!! This our second time visiting…read moreSacramento and our second time eating at Bacon & Butter. The food, drinks and ambiance are the best in town. Service is straightforward, staff is nice and accommodating. Tip: their donut of the day was amazing. And the perfect combo with a black cup of coffee.

    Came for a birthday brunch. We arrived around 10 AM and was told the wait was about an hour. We…read moredecided to wait and noticed around 11 AM the line and wait was a lot shorter on this particular day. Our group ordered a variety of items and most were happy with their orders once they received what they ordered. One friend ordered hard eggs with a side of fruit but was served runny eggs with a side of potatoes. As soon as the server was notified, it was corrected. Eggs were still a little too runny for her, lol. Hubby and I shared a chicken and waffles and burrito. It's a vegan burrito, but decided to add cheese. We enjoyed both plates, specially enjoyed the complexity of flavors in the chicken and waffle with the fig syrup. Will say portions were huge. He ordered the old-fashioned, which was initially very buzzy. About halfway into it figured out it wasn't stirred, leaving all the sweetness on the bottom and booze on top. We opted for the first available table, which was outside. Could use a few more umbrellas for better sun protection, but we managed. Overall good experience, would be nice if they took reservations. Not sure if I'd do it again due to the long wait and everything was very good, but not exceptional.

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    Adamo's - Octopus

    Adamo's

    4.3(1k reviews)
    3.5 miMidtown
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    Delicious, classic Italian restaurant in downtown Sacramento. Lovely service. Overview: I would…read moreabsolutely come here again to eat. I recommend you do to. The Standouts: * Oh my goodness get that octopus dish back in my mouth. Wow, I can't describe adequately the unique texture they were able to get on it, with a crispy exterior and tender interior. There was a generous helping of garlic sauce which came with it and the potatoes that were on the side were also fantastic. Easily the best dish of the night. * The Ravioli was also delicious. It comes with a herby, earthy pesto on top and a delightful balance of cheese filling. * Lovely selection of Italian drinks including alcoholic and NA options * Interesting bruschetta flight - 4 pieces of toast each with a different type of topping. The onion Jam and pesto ones stood out to me. The Improvement Points: * The AC was not working very well when we were there. It got pretty toasty in the dining room given that it was a Sacramento summer day. I would love to see the AC back up and running next time. * The Carbonara, while nice, was not a standout in my opinion. They have a carbonara, they do it well enough, but nothing particularly special - light on the guanciale. * Location is certainly loud. Just the way the dining room is designed, no problem with the experience. Just be prepared to listen and speak up a little for dinner.

    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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