New spot we went to try, at a glance I loved the vibe. Low key and friendly. The bartender was…read moreattentive and welcoming, everyone at the bar was conversing. There's tv's for you sports fans and a big one in the rear near the couch set up. Drinks were good, we ordered food. The food service wait was relatively short. The Nitrous Nacho's w/Steak & SpamBlt... Pricing is affordable & people seem to really care as the food portions are nice, my friend loved his SpamLT.... Lots of lettus, tomatoe & over all crispy spam, that was a hit...The Nachos were Amazingly! Loads of cheese, Steak, Salsa, we even had enough to take home afterwards! Lots of food to conquer here! Can't wait to return to try out more of there tasty bites! We are definitely NEW FANS! ! Midtown located, clean and parking available on and around J st. Great vibes, Good Eats! Thank you! We will be returning!

I've ordered here in the past and the steak fries were the perfect snack. Not sure what happened…read moretoday but my food was swimming in oil. The presentation wasn't the same, looked very rushed, and the seasoning was off. Please bring back the original chef.

Jasmine provided amazing service and was kind enough to help me out for my choices. Being my first…read moretime it was a bit overwhelming with all the options but she was able to guide me through the best choices.

What a great menu. So many options, including grass fed beef and sustainably sourced salmon. The…read morerestaurant itself is bright and eclectic. Highly recommend!

Kendra's drinks and Service were amazing !!! I recommend the…read moredirty Martini delicious We also have the sliders that were steak and they were delicious

The BB burger was off the Hook !!!! Best burger I've ever…read morehad. Added bacon. The marmalade was amazing. They should sell it ! Service was spectacular. Cocktails were tasty. For the virgin cocktails, Wife had a na white linen. Many great options for the DD's and ones who cannot do alcohol. Highly recommend Butcher and Barrel. Do not pass it up when in Sacramento

Overall? Tight menu, but they execute. The space works with a mix of indoor and outdoor seating…read morethat feels easy and comfortable. Ingredient selection is thoughtful, and the meat quality stands out right away. This is a place that knows its lane and stays in it. I'd come back without hesitation Parking? Street and lot options. Can get busy We had: Good Neighbor Chop Salad (5/5): This was what a composed salad should be. It ate like a real dish, not a side project. Creamy avocado, sweet dates, tangy goat cheese, and a pear vinaigrette brought everything together without drowning it. The cornbread croutons stole the show. Crisp, buttery, and loaded with flavor, they added the texture most salads are missing. The meat was cooked properly and gave that subtle reminder this place understands BBQ Steak Frites (5/5): Straightforward, done right. The hanger steak was cooked with precision, with a proper sear and clean beef flavor that didn't need to hide behind sauce. You could tell they respected the product. The peppercorn sauce supported without taking over, and the fries were crisp with just enough softness inside to keep things balanced. It was simple food executed at a high level, which is exactly why it worked

Happy hour ends at 5 so we missed that. Mushroom pizza had good flavor but the texture was very…read morefloppy. The fritto misto had great texture and batter but exemplified interesting decision making in what to fry. We found onion skins, olives, shrimps, and calamari all jumbled and stuck together like they were clumped together in the fryer. Made for an interesting grab bag. I would say overall the food is good but the prices do not reflect just good food. The service was decent. Everyone was polite and attentive. The ambiance inside was great! Nice decor and good vibes. We sat outside on the patio which had nice bench seating and good for people watching.

Conveniently located near the Capitol, this place has a great ambiance. It's a good spot for large…read moreparties or small groups. I've been here a couple of times and enjoyed both visits. The first time, I tried the shrimp scampi, and the second time, I tried their grilled ham and cheese with tomato soup - both were delicious and big portions! This spot features an industrial modern decor and good music playing in the background. They also have a full bar and an outdoor patio seating area. Another cool thing is the bathroom--the sink area is see-through and a must-see!

I was looking for a place for a team dinner of 10 and this so happened to be right in front of our…read morehotel. We did not have reservations but we were able to be seated rather quickly. Our server was pleasant and answered all of the questions we had about the menu. Grilled cheese and tomato soup- 3/5 the tomato soup in the pictures looked a lot creamier than the one I received, mine was a bit watery. The grilled ham and cheese sandwich saved the meal. Overall my meal was ok. I liked that it came with either a side salad or fries and of course I opted for the fries. Overall, if you are visiting Sac this is a solid place to go for a decent meal

My wife and I came in on a rainy afternoon and thought we'd join the few people sitting outside. It…read morewas only slightly drizzly for the first few minutes, but when the torrential downpour came we finally bit the bullet and migrated inside. Despite the chaos, all of the staff handled it so well, everyone was so friendly and helpful. Our server Madison was fun, funny, and handled a stressful situation with so much grace, while also serving two tables of twenty-plus guests each. Not to mention, all of the food was f$cking fantastic and the pours were strong! Highly recommend the Korean friend chicken and poke nachos. All of this to say, we don't live in Sacramento but we will definitely be back when we're in town thanks to Madison and the wonderful staff.

I've been here about 3 times in my different visits to Sac. I find the food, service and overall…read moreexperience to be consistent in a good way. My service is always pleasant, quick to get seated and timely in getting my food out to me. I would recommend the salmon Caesar salad, sweet potato fries and the pepperoni flat bread pizza

One of my favorite dinner spots in Sacramento. Every time…read moreI've been here the staff has been extremely friendly and the food/drinks are always 10/10. It is a bit on the pricey side, but perfect for a special occasion! Super cute and cozy inside, and when it's nice out there is a decent size patio.

We visited Frog & Slim for Mother's Day and overall had a very enjoyable experience. The food was…read moreexcellent -- thoughtfully prepared, well-executed, and the unique menu clearly reflected the creativity and skill of the chef. Every dish we ordered was flavorful and memorable, and the quality of the food was easily the highlight of the evening. That said, given the restaurant's reputation and price point, we expected a more elevated dining atmosphere. The seating consisted of simple bench-style arrangements that felt more casual than anticipated, and the smaller layout made the restaurant quite loud and crowded during peak hours. Since every table was full for the holiday, conversations carried easily throughout the space, and the lack of high-backed seating offered very little privacy between tables. We had also anticipated a slightly more upscale ambiance overall. My girlfriend and I dressed for what we expected would be a fine dining experience, but the atmosphere leaned much more casual, with many guests dressed in jeans and T-shirts. Of course, this is more of an observation than a criticism, but it did contribute to the experience feeling less refined than expected. In the end, the outstanding food ultimately made up for many of the atmosphere-related shortcomings. While the ambiance did not fully align with our expectations for such a highly rated restaurant, the quality of the cuisine absolutely stood out and is what we will remember most.

Me, my lady, and best friends had a wonderful time at Tower Cafe…read more Upon arriving and checking in we were told it was gonna be a ~40min wait, so we decided to wait in their little garden area. It felt like we're in some amusement park, 5 minutes later we got a text that we had a table ready for us. Inside the restaurant felt very cozy yet rowdy (in a good way). We ordered their Famous French Toast, Eggs Tower, Thai Steak & Eggs, and the Madame Cristo. Everything in our meal was delicious, and hit in all the right places. Not to mention our server was holding it down for us providing outstanding service even while pregnant. Great restaurant, great food, great service. Definitely wanting to come back!

Tower Cafe is one of the pillars of Sacramento, a longtime fixture in the city's zeitgeist. People…read moreunderstandably love it. It's been years since I've been, mainly because of the long wait times and no reservations on weekends. As a planner, I gravitate toward places where I can make a reservation. However, it was a special occasion, so we committed to it on a holiday weekend. The wait was estimated at 1.5 hours for a party of 7, but it ended up being closer to 40 minutes, which honestly wasn't bad at all. The patio and waiting area are gorgeous and make the wait worth it on a beautiful day. Great shade from the trees, solid service, and a really nice ambiance overall. The menu is massive with a little bit of everything and huge portions, so it's quite hard to decide. I settled on the Madame Cristo because it sounded decadent and somewhere between lunch and breakfast, which felt perfect for brunch. And decadent it was. The cheesy ham and béchamel blended into this super rich, fatty bite balanced by the French toast it was sandwiched between. The eggs on top were almost overkill, but still a welcome addition for some protein. The chipotle raspberry jam was surprisingly good too, almost like a smoky raspberry salsa that added sweetness and helped cut through some of the richness. The potatoes were standard and nothing to write home about. It was definitely a lot, but pretty good and exactly what you expect from a brunch spot like this. I'm not going to say the food is mind-blowing, but it's solid and they have unique dishes, great vibes, and something for everyone to enjoy. Nice to see that Tower Cafe is still doing well after all these years and remains a great place to celebrate special occasions.

It is a great option for soul food! I enjoy the food there when I go. Today may be an option for me…read moreto go there after church services.

Went there Sunday. All four of us enjoyed our meals. The food was delicious. My daughter, sister…read moreand I came from the Bay Area to bring my 91 year old sister from Elk Grove there. I want to give a shout out to our server JC. She is fantastic! She reminded us of our cousin in Texas. Whenever we return we would love to sit at her table. Service with a smile and genuine laughter!

High quality Craft Beer and High-End BBQ-What's not to love-that is what they are offering at Urban…read moreRoots Brewing & Smokehouse in midtown on V street. This is a funny place for me as I've been here more than a few times,yet I don't have a favorite beer or food item but not because I don't like the food or the beer but because the more things I try the more things I had to my favorites list at this incredible brewery. This particular visit was on a Tuesday and they have a great pint beer special on Mondays and Tuesdays with $5 select pints all day. On this day we decided to go with Weird is the new Normal-a West Coast IPA($5.00) & a Luna De Miel-a Mexican Amber($5.00). Both beers were very refreshing and went down super easy and I've added both to my "will order again " list. For food I ended up ordering Brisket Tacos ($14.00) off the appetizer list and a Pulled Pork Sandwich($17.00) off the sandwich list. I upgraded my fries to Garlic Fries for an additional fee-I think $1 but not sure as I was being treated that day. This is the kid of place where u walk up to counter and place an order for your beer and food then they give u a number and will bring your grub out to ya at whatever table u can find. They have both indoor and outside seating-I prefer outside seating this time of year. Food was delivered very fast-in under 10 minutes. Brisket Tacos were super simple but still wonderful -really soft tortilla with a nice chew and flavor topped with their famous juicy tender perfectly flavored brisket with onions and cilantro as a topper-they are excellent because of the quality of the brisket. 8.8/10 Pulled Pork Sandwich was the item that stood out that day-pulled pork was smoked perfectly and smothered with a perfect amount of their BBQ sauce and one of their famous onion rings is in the sandwich also topped with BBQ sauce.The bun they use was so soft and meshed perfectly with the soft tasty bite of the pulled pork. 9.4/10 I really do love all of my visits to Urban Roots as every visit has been positive-I've recommended this place to many of my friends who visit from out of town for a high quality yet casual dining experience & if that isn't enough of a recommendation,the day I visited was my actual birthday and this was the place I choose to celebrate-I love this place that much.

I love this place every time I come here. Great selection of beer and food. My go to order is the…read moreSmokehouse dip sandwich, but today I tried the nachos with pulled pork. The pork is really tasty! The nachos are good but maybe less cheese sauce. He got the BBQ burger which he really liked, and the fries are delicious Love the huge front patio and there's plenty of room inside to sit, including a back room. Everyone that works here is always positive and nice. I've never had bad service