This was my first time in Fair Oaks. My cousin suggested this place since she lives nearby in Folsom. We were here on a Saturday night. I ordered the Slow Smoked Pork Tacos. They were very good. I would order these again. I heard other very positive reviews from the rest of our table about the tacos and other dishes. They have a large covered outdoor area. The staff was very friendly and polite. You notice things like that these days. Parking was challenging. You may have to walk a bit. If I'm ever in the area again, I would stop by here. read more

Brahma Bar and Grill - Slow Smoked Pork Tacos - New American Near Me - Fair Oaks, California

Dining at this establishment in the historic Fair Oaks village is always a charming experience, though it does come with a few predictable logistical hurdles. Because of its prime location in the heart of the village, finding a parking spot can be quite difficult, so you should plan to arrive with a little extra time to spare. Once inside, the cleanliness of the venue is immediately apparent. I chose to sit out on the covered patio, which offers a lovely atmosphere, though you should be prepared for the occasional falling leaf landing on your table due to the surrounding trees. The service throughout the evening was good, with the staff remaining attentive and polite. For my main course, I ordered the Blackened Salmon served with mashed potatoes and carrots. The flavor profile was nice, but the salmon itself was unfortunately a bit dry. The mashed potatoes, however, were absolutely delicious and perfectly executed. My only critique of the sides was the presentation of the carrots. The kitchen left the long green tops attached, which felt rather odd and inconvenient since those parts are completely inedible. Thankfully, dessert ended the evening on a incredibly high note. The butter toffee bundt cake was spectacular. It arrived warm, soft, and buttery, completely smothered in a rich coffee sauce, fresh whipped cream, and crunchy nuts. It was easily the highlight of the meal. The bottom line is that this spot serves very good food, and if they can just fine-tune the execution of the salmon, it would be an flawless dining experience. read more

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Great customer service! It's been a while since I've experienced genuinely happy individuals who seem to truly enjoy their job and their colleagues. If you're not online, this place would go unnoticed but shoutout to the birthday boy, my friend, as he has been here before and talked about it a lot. The wait is over and I must say I've been missing out. Hidden from street view, this spot has a great outdoor patio space. Skeptical we had a table there because we were eating during peak triple digit heat, but the space had everything to ensure guests were comfortable. Ceiling fans that actually work and water misters that didn't leave a wet mess. Incomes the drinks and food. Happy hour always makes me happy. Snagged a lager and brisket tacos. One could say it looks basic and nothing special but boy is it flavorful. Decently sized chunks of brisket. Nothing melt in your mouth but had that softness that made it easy to chew. The pairing of the sauce was nice to balance out the saltiness of the meat. Grab them tissues cause it's a juicy one. A bit pricey, $12 for 2 tacos but def a nice splurge. Down to business. Burger choice for my first visit, definitely not the last, was The Peach Pit - that double patty, rosemary aioli, bacon crumbles, Swiss cheese, spinach, and our house made peach chutney, served on a toasted brioche bun. Solid choice. The beef was juicy, cooked to my liking (surprised they didn't ask how we liked ours cooked). The cross section of the burger is elite. Layers of ingredients adding to the flavors of each bite. I'm a sucker for Tabasco sauce so I couldn't really taste the peach chutney, but I do remember what I believe was a peach slice fall out of the burger. 10/10 would recommend. Just be prepared to use the napkins. It's a sauce/juicy one. Fries were standard. Crisp, fresh. My friends ordered other burgers that looked good. I was able to try some of the garlic fries and pesto sauce. Rich and tasty. Trust. I will be back for their burgers sooner than later. Who is with me? Let's gooooo! Come here on a special day and you may get a birthday card as well! Great effort Brahma! read more

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Great happy hour menu! Patio was calm and cute. I went earlier in the day - it was pretty chill and good service overall. My only thing is I wish the tacos were warmer. Other than that, I'd come back. read more

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I heard a lot of people I know rant and rave about this place. Upon arriving at the restaurant, we were immediately greeted & were given the option of outside vs indoor. We ordered 2 lunch specials. When our food arrived, it was very fresh and tasty, that the flavors exploded with zest. Outdoor was very relaxing, there was no televisions, the vibes made it possible to have an intimate conversations with your party. Inside the restaurant, there is a bar and the unisex bathrooms are very clean & decorative. * the one thing I have to warn everybody about is there is limited parking during busy hours so I would suggest if you have a big party you go in one car read more

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This is definitely going into the rotation of my regular places to eat. We came here for the first time after a friend recommended it to us. My wife and I split the wings and the brisket French dip sandwich. The sandwich was amazing and was piled with meat! It was possibly some of the best brisket ive ever had. The wings were crispy and had a good seasoning on them. The only thing that would make the wings better is if they had more flavors. From the time we walked up, until the time that we left, the customer service was great. The waitress was SO nice. She gave us her recommendations on what to order which was helpful. The guy that was bussing the tables, was even going around asking if people needed refills, or any ranch, or whatever he noticed you might need. I really enjoyed my experience here and can't wait to come back and try some other stuff. read more

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We were looking for some place new and Brahma didn't disappoint! The patio was nice and spacious. Our server was patient, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed. We started with brussel sprouts and the smoked tri tip queso. Both were good, but I really loved the queso. We also had the brisket dip and the bacon jalapeno burger. My burger was was so yummy- a mix of unexpected flavors that were fantastic together! We'll be adding Brahma to our list of favorites! read more

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I've been to Brahma a couple times. The patio dining is great ambiance. So far everything I've had was great! I had the blackened salmon with homemade creamy pesto sauce. The sauce is sooo good! They also have the loaded fries that has pesto, bacon, pico and goat cheese. Dang that was good. We went for trivia night and it was a blast. Highly recommend. Service was spot on. Everyone was friendly and the server remembered all of our drinks immediately and offered refills. read more

Brahma Bar and Grill - Blackened Pesto Cream Salmon with mashed potatoes and carrots. - New American Near Me - Fair Oaks, California

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Birthday celebration with 3 siblings and spouses. I had never been there and was very impressed. We sat outside with heaters and flaps down to keep warm air inside and it was quite comfortable. Our server was amazing!! We started with appetizers to share: Brussels Sprouts, artichoke dip with bread slices, and calamari & fries. All delicious! I had French dip with brisket and Swiss cheese. My husband had brisket tacos, others had fish tacos, and I don't know what else. Everyone enjoyed their food. And their drinks! read more

Brahma Bar and Grill - Brisket French Dip with onion rings. - New American Near Me - Fair Oaks, California

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5 out of 5 i really like this spot. We come on thursday nights for trivia. The service is great! I said we should change name to the lillian fan club. But it's beginning to be clear to me, lillian is kind to everyone. The atmosphere is fun whether its dreary and rainy in the winter or hot and sticky in the summer. Everything is good. It truly feels chef driven. I live the house sald with a couple slices of tri tip. Their fries are steller great for sharing. And they are very accomodating. Last week i finished my drink and noticed my refill already on the table. read more

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I'll start off by saying it's a cute place. We were greeted and seated quickly. It was a beautiful day out so we sat outside and for some reason they had the outdoor heaters on all over so it was very warm. It's a cute outdoor patio. The beers were good. But I don't feel they were that cold- maybe from the heaters. My hubs also surprised me with a matcha martini, I enjoyed it which is shocking because I'm not the biggest matcha fan. So great job there! For food, we only ordered the trip tip queso that was just meh. It was barely warm when we received it and it was just a small cup of some kind of a chili, it was mostly beans. It didn't seem to be tri tip queso at all there was maybe the small amount of Tri tip in it, and where's the cheese? So confused. I wouldn't order that again The chips seemed homemade. They were good. We met friends there and they ordered drinks and food. The spinach artichoke dip was probably the best thing I tasted that came with crostini's (I also used my chips for that.) My friend ordered fries which were good and they were a big portion, and ground beef tacos with the fixings on the side. She said they were good and they seemed to be nicely filled. Her man had pulled pork tacos which look beautifully done and he said they were great. They had also ordered some balsamic glazed looking brussel sprouts that he said we really good too. I might be back to try out other things. Maybe. read more

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Great service, beautiful presentation of food and just a good vibe. Had a line out the door so earlier is better. A little spendy but that's everyone right now. Worth it, check it out read more

Brahma Bar and Grill - The Nachos! - New American Near Me - Fair Oaks, California

Very nice place in the heart of Fair Oaks. Good food, great drinks, excellent service and lovely relaxed atmosphere. Will definitely be coming back. read more

Brahma Bar and Grill - Shrimp tacos and beef tacos - New American Near Me - Fair Oaks, California

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We went Friday afternoon with a group of friends at 5pm. First time for us. Parking is somewhat difficult as it is in all of old Fair Oaks. Needless to say, we did get in and on time. Nice patio with a lot of seating. We sat on the patio which was great for a late summer afternoon. Our server was outstanding. I think her name was Lilian. Apologies if this isn't correct. She was great. Super friendly, attentive and efficient. This is pretty much a burger joint. Good burgers. Ok prices. $20 ish for most of them. Salads, on the other hand were pretty steep. $23 for a taco salad and another $8 for chicken or $10 for seafood. Drinks were good. Seasonal cocktails offered. Brahma Old Fashioned really nice. Limited wine list. This is a pretty loud joint and we all were part of that loudness. If you want romantic and cute, go inside. LOL read more

Brahma Bar and Grill - New American Near Me - Fair Oaks, California

I will start by saying this is not about the food as I didn't try the food. This is a review about accessibility. There are steps first to the area or you can go around a longer way to get to where this is a ramp. There is not clear signage of where this is. It was a very hot day, I went a few days ago. Important factor - I use a walker on good days, wheelchair on worse. Today I was using a walker. They asked indoors or outdoors and because of the heat I asked for indoors. The server / hostess guestured and said "Sit anywhere". But almost all the tables were quite high and require mobility. They were those raised chairs and tables you almost have to climb up to sit. And at the end of the counter there was a lowered portion with two seats that were accessible. However, they were using this counter space for storage with bunches/little buckets of utensils, ketchups, a dirty dish rag, napkins, other various items. To the credit of the man working at the counter part, he did offer to clear it up for me. I did refuse because if you only have two accessible seats inside, using that space as storage sends a message that my business isn't wanted. Same with stores that use the only accessible changing room as storage for all the put backs. It's the principle of the thing. My husband and I ended up leaving and eating somewhere else. I have just moved to the area a couple of months ago and had a good time at one of the coffee shops the week before nearby and like the little downtown Fair Oaks vibe for walking around, local businesses, etc. I hope in the future they can be ready for disabled folks like myself in a similar way that they are for all patrons. read more

Everyone at Brahma is committed to giving you a great experience. The service is attentive and quick, and atmosphere is comfortable for a lively group conversation. They have a full bar and extensive brew collection, so you're sure to find your tastes accommodates. The main event here are the meats, though. Fantastic burgers, fish fillet sandwiches and the show stopper, the brisket. They put it in everything: brisket, French dip, with delicious au ju, brisket chili, and on a sidenote, they have tri-tip queso. it's a pretty inspired menu, you'll find something you like. Get there soon! read more

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This place is always delicious! And the service is always super friendly and fast. We love coming here. The vibe is chill and food is always great read more

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Came in for a late lunch & had the half order of the brisket tot item and the chicken wrap was so good. The service is still great! Friendly staff & helpful all around. I want to come back on a trivia night seems like fun! read more

Don't snooze on this place! We went with a group of 7 and everyone enjoyed the food! The brisket french dip was very delicious. The pesto feta fries... Omg! Outstanding! The taco salad, Doc burger and The Farmhouse sandwich were all great! We celebrated a birthday and they brought a card signed by staff along with a free dessert. So sweet! Great service and beautiful ambiance. We sat outside under the lights and tree cover. I will absolutely be a returning guest! read more

Service here was amazing! Waitress was attentive, funny, and an overall sweet person. She quickly brought out our starter of garlic Parmesan fries with bacon, a pesto sauce and goat cheese. This was the absolute best garlic Parmesan fries I've ever tried. The pesto ranch on the side made them even better. Unfortunately I didn't get pictures of the shrimp or brisket tacos that were ordered because I immediately proceeded to knock over and shatter my glass of water. The entire place was clean, cool and shades, and very quiet--and then here I was making a mess of everything. Someone who wasn't even our waiter came over, cleared up the glass, and brought me another water. I was very appreciative of everyone's kindness. The tacos, of course, were amazing, and I have never had anything quite like the brisket one. It was delicious, and the sweet along with the salt of the meat was an interesting taste combo. Will definitely get it again, after I try the other two! read more

Brahma Bar and Grill - Look at that piece of fry! Soooo good! - New American Near Me - Fair Oaks, California

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Food is fantastic along with great service lily our waitress was perfect Nice lighting read more

Great service, good drinks, and savory food. We had a reservation and was seated quickly. Parking was a bit difficult for a Friday read more

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Delicious food and drinks! Love the outdoor seating and ambiance. We will absolutely be coming back again to try some other things on the menu. read more

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A strange restaurant, but in a good way. This place is tucked away in the far back corner of a small crowded parking lot in old Fair Oaks and you wouldn't even know this place existed unless you knew it was already there. Once you do discover this place, you'll first enter what looks like a spacious and inviting covered outdoor dining area. While one would normally expect more in a "sit-down" restaurant, that area is essentially it. There is a small bar with a few tables inside, but dare I saw the main part of the restaurant is the outdoor patio area and there's nothing wrong with that, especially on a nice day. The food and service here are top notch; everyone is really friendly and helpful and the burgers are great. It may be small inside, but the tastes and environment fit perfectly with the eclectic and laid-back vibe of Old Fair Oaks. read more

Brahma Bar and Grill - The Doc Holliday - New American Near Me - Fair Oaks, California

I must admit I was disappointed with the food and overall service (nothing like our last visit) We went for lunch, the restaurant wasn't busy , my expectations are simple, appetizers should be served before the meal, not with the main course.my fish tacos were cold, the Caesar salads were yellow, and not fresh looking. On a positive note the Brussels sprouts were tasty and the burger was good. The entire experience was nothing exciting and not worth the $$. read more

A Hidden Gem in Fair Oaks -- Absolutely Incredible! My mom, gf and I finally tried Brahma after living in Carmichael for over 15 months -- and wow, what a mistake it was to wait this long! This place is phenomenal. Mother and I both had the jalapeño burger (no bacon), and it was a revelation. The patties came out steaming hot, perfectly juicy, and full of flavor. The bun was thin yet moist and delicious, and the marmalade on the burger tied everything together beautifully -- sweet, savory, and unforgettable. The fries were equally impressive -- crisp on the outside, soft and flavorful inside. My girlfriend ordered the fish tacos, and they were stupendous -- light, fresh, and bursting with flavor. Our drinks were perfectly made, and the evening ended on the highest note with the crème brûlée cheesecake, which was truly out of this world. The service was fast and friendly, and every dish arrived hot and fresh. The staff made us feel genuinely welcome. All in all, Brahma has instantly become one of our favorite restaurants in the Sacramento region. We'll definitely be coming back every few weeks. If you haven't tried it yet -- go. You'll thank yourself later. read more

Brahma Bar and Grill - Jalepeno Burger ! - New American Near Me - Fair Oaks, California

Came back to Brahma for the beet salad with salmon and to share this gem with family. We had AMAZING service with Katie!! She was kind, energetic, attentive, and even personally made our delicious old fashiones. read more

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Brahma Bar & Grill stays consistent. This was my second visit, and Shaina took care of us both times, easily one of the standout servers here. Menu knowledge? A1. Timing? Perfect. Hospitality? Genuine. Her recommendations have been spot-on both visits!! the brisket tacos are a must-try, and the Big Kahuna sandwich is elite. The flavored teas she suggested were straight-up refreshing too. As someone who reviews restaurants and content-creates, I appreciate when a server elevates the experience and Shaina absolutely does. Brahma has great food, but the service is what makes the whole thing memorable. Highly recommend. Thankyou SHAINA !! Will be back soon!! read more

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I really enjoying coming to this place! I've been here a couple times, but finally now reviewing them. They have a pretty small indoor seating area, but their outdoor area is really cute and they can make it pretty warm with their heaters on colder days. This past time I went I got their Caesar salad and their Garlic Pesto Fries. I added chicken to their salad and it came out steaming hot! Really nice and juicy. Their garlic pesto fries were also delicious. They came with goat cheese on it which was a great pairing with the pesto and bacon. They have a pretty big cocktail, wine, and beer selection! Every time I've been the service has been great and really attentive! Definitely recommend stopping by and giving it a try! read more

Brahma Bar and Grill - Small Caesar Salad - New American Near Me - Fair Oaks, California

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Menu has interesting choices for everyone. Creative selections. Brisket is sensational! So many options for every type of diet. A real Texas flavor to food and ambience with CA Class! Try it once and you will be back for more!! Dc read more

Outstanding service. Our waitress she was so friendly and helpful. We sat outside on the cute patio area as it was a perfect day! We all had the same thing, brisket tacos which were amazing. Lunch special allowed us to get 2 tacos and a salad instead of the regular portion of 3. I couldn't eat 3 so the salad was a nice option. Highly recommend this place and can't wait to go back! read more

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This place is great and has awesome staff. The food is delicious, and it has us going back. Unfortunately, there are only two single bathrooms, so that sucks. The parking sucks as well; sometimes, you have to park a street or two away. My burger was great, though. The outside seating is nice during the evening. read more

Brahma Bar and Grill - New American Near Me - Fair Oaks, California

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Another wonderful experience here Bo the head chef is amazing & had lil as our waitress again!! read more

Brahma Bar and Grill - All American burger w/a gluten free bun! Caesar salad (no croutons), my Fiance got ahi bites & sesame chicken wings!! (Not gf). - New American Near Me - Fair Oaks, California

Great service and amazing food! We were seated out on the patio and it was very comfortable with the outdoor misters and fans, even though it was a warm evening. Signature cocktails were on point - they had a wide variety that included various alcohols as well as fruit juices and mixers. The Pom (grapefruit, vodka, etc.) was my favorite! Everyone at our table had a different cocktail and all were very refreshing and made well. We started off with the tater tot appetizer, which was amazing and included brisket. I has the fish tacos for my entrée and my daughter had the French dip. I will say that I had a bite of hers and it was probably one of the best French tips that I have ever tasted! The bun that was used was lovely! All of the entrées were large portions and we were very satisfied with our meals. Putting this one on the list of places that I need to revisit! read more

Stopped in on a Thursday evening with a friend, without a reservation. It was lively but not packed. We sat in the bar. From the vibe to the service to the food, this place was great! This was my first time at Brahma's. I always like to ask the wait staff for recommendations on the food, particularly when I've not been there before. I knew I wanted a sandwich that wasn't a burger so was eyeing 3 of the options they have on their menu. She immediately recommended the Honey Do, which I had been leaning towards. I asked about the spice level she and answered my question with confidence. Her recommendation, and input about the spice level being more of a sweet spicy but not too strong, was spot on! The sandwich was great. I replaced the fries with tots, which I love having the option to do. I'm not generally a dessert person but for some reason I was in the mood so we ordered the beignet's. They were AMAZING! They showed up perfectly warm and fluffy. I love that they had a fruit drizzle instead of a chocolate drizzle (I don't have much of a sweet tooth), along with a little whipped creme. I enjoyed everything about this dish. Service was also great. For me, it was the right combination of letting us be to chat but also checking in on us periodically. She was also friendly and smiled every time she came by. read more

Love the staff here. All the food is amazing, and the atmosphere is so welcoming and friendly. This is definitely one of the best restaurants in town I'm gonna be a regular from now on. I love getting a cider or sour on tap the Sour I had was excellent!!! read more

Brahma Bar and Grill - New American Near Me - Fair Oaks, California

Our initial plan was to stop by Sangria La, however, we wanted more of a meal vs. appetizers, so we decided to curve our way there since it was next door. Food was amazingly delicious and fresh. We ordered their garlic pesto fries, fish tacos, patty melt, and old fashion. Service was great. All in all, overall good Good experience and food. Recommend if you looking to try somewhere new. read more

Service was great, I thought it was cute when the host seated us he put his palm out toward the heater to see if we could feel it. Lol Lilly our server was very sweet and very attentive. You can easily miss this place it's tucked in a corner in fair oaks village. I love the patio area it's equipped with heaters which is super convenient and nice. The French dip was delicious I absolutely loved the soft bread it was perfect. The brisket was tender, I loved how the bread was warm and the cheese was cheesing lol The pork tacos were VERY flavorful in a good way they are a little messy though. May be back to try the Brussel sprouts they looked really good. read more

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Brahma just keeps getting better! Their salads are the best in the area. Love their lamb burger, salmon, tacos too! Yummy margs. You can't go wrong, the best restaurant in the village! read more

Amazing food! Great vibes and there were heaters outside it was very warm. Service was very good as well, we came on a slow day and the chef delivered the food himself! read more

Brahma Bar and Grill - BlackBerry Lemonade - New American Near Me - Fair Oaks, California