This spot has been saved on my list for a while as one of Sacramento's speakeasies I wanted to try…read more Since it was close to my daughter's house, I decided to have a little date night here with my daughter and her boyfriend.
I made a reservation for 4 PM, right when they opened, so we were some of the first guests there. The place itself was really nice, and the staff was very friendly and attentive. They're open from 4 PM to 1 AM and have TWO happy hours--4-6 PM and again from 10 PM until close, with the same happy hour menu. Twice the fun!
The food menu is short and sweet, and the concept is definitely different. There's a community grill in the middle of the room where you cook your own proteins. The menu even gives you instructions on how to cook each protein, which I thought was a nice touch. Since we arrived early, we were lucky enough to have the grill all to ourselves. It definitely started getting busier closer to the time we were leaving.
I ordered the Den Burger and shrimp cocktail. The burger came with cheese, lettuce, tomato, and pickles. It was decent, although the bun seemed a little stale. My daughter also ordered the Den Burger with a loaded baked potato, while her boyfriend had the 8 oz. steak, dinner rolls, and fries.
They have a pretty nice selection of cocktails, although the drink menu personally didn't appeal to me much. My daughter and her boyfriend each ordered a few of the tequila, lime, pomegranate, and bitters cocktails, while I kept it simple with a Tito's soda with bitters. In my opinion, the drinks were a little overpriced for what they were.
Overall, I'm glad I checked this place off my list. It was definitely an experience, and I enjoyed the ambiance, friendly service, and unique cook-your-own-food concept. I wouldn't necessarily return specifically for the food, but I could see myself coming back for the atmosphere, drinks, and experience--especially when looking for an interesting spot in Oak Park.