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    Hawks Public House

    4.0 (699 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Darci K.

    I absolutely love Hawks in Granite Bay, and finally had a chance to enjoy Hawks public house in Sacramento. This was a ladies that lunch get together, and this location is Hawks sister location. It exudes a warmth, and a slightly different vibe. I love the fact that they have their own parking lot, and parking is free. We decided that with the encouragement of our waiter, that we would start off with the Kennebec fries. The fries were crisp and tasty, but definitely could've used seasoning, and the garlic aïoli was fairly light, and they missed the mark a little bit. We both ended up ordering the grilled shrimp and rice noodle for entrees. The grilled shrimps were very lightly seasoned. Like the fries, we both commented that we would've preferred something more flavorful. The salad that the shrimps were served around was pretty bland. We both had to request extra dressing, because it seems that both of our entrées were missing dressing. Hawks is a great place to go with a date, close friends, a SO, or family. This is the place you go when you want that grown-up meal. We had a great time, and service was attentive and helpful. Even though we had a couple of blips, I would still recommend going to Hawks. I think they tend to fall off the radar because they're at the far end of Midtown. Don't let that be a reason to miss out!

    Lynne P.

    Had dinner here on a Saturday night before our Broadway show. Our waiter, Roger, was very attentive and gave us great suggestions. We loved the beet salad. The pastas are made fresh daily. My husband ordered the taglietelle which was excellent. I ordered the carbonara which was tasty but very very salty! Ambiance is chic but much more casual than the Hawks in Granite Bay.

    salmon
    Julia A.

    I've been here once before and actually left without getting my food because the service was so off-putting. It's been about a year, so I decided to give it another shot. The interior is beautiful, clean, modern, and upscale. The exterior, though, doesn't quite match that energy. It's on a busy street and not especially pleasant from the front or the parking lot. Unfortunately, the service still missed the mark. We had to ask twice for water, and it took about 15 minutes after being seated for it to finally arrive. we had a middle aged blonde waitress, we hardly saw her. That said, the food presentation was great. The beet salad was absolutely fantastic, and the meatball and polenta special (as of April 13) was also really good. The pastor appetizer was a bit chewy and not the most enjoyable texture-wise, though the flavors were there. I ordered the salmon for my main, and it was disappointing very plain with a strong fishy taste. Not something I'd order again. Overall, the ambiance and visuals are strong, but the full dining experience feels pretty mid and underwhelming, particularly because of the 0 star service.

    Steve L.

    The atmosphere is really chill, with a touch of upscale. The staff is really nice and attentive to your needs, in a smaller building they see you quickly. The food was fantastic, and the portions were nice too. The drink selections are plentiful and the gin and tonic was killer. Overall a great experience with delicious food, we will certainly be back!

    Adorable rustic decor
    Paige J.

    Very nice spot, on the verge of fine dining though I'm not sure if it is completely. Food is fresh and seasonal, depending when you go will determine what is on the small but flavorful menu. Restaurant isn't huge so you can tell nothing is mass produced. Quality is great and you can tell. Staff is attentive and versed on the menu. Definitely recommend, but must make a reservation.

    Jiayi Anna Y.

    I had a really disappointing experience here. We walked in expecting a nice meal, but were told that it was "bar seating only" for happy hour. That's fine, but the way it was handled felt very unwelcoming. They let us walk in and look for seats on our own with no guidance, no follow-up, and no service at all. We ended up just standing around feeling awkward and out of place, like we weren't supposed to be there. No one checked on us or explained how things worked. Given the reputation (and Michelin recognition), I honestly expected a much higher level of hospitality and organization. Instead, the experience felt confusing and uncomfortable. We ended up leaving right away. Really disappointing, especially for a place with such high expectations.

    Tagliatelle
    Duane R.

    This place needs more than 5 stars. The service is always impeccable and food is the best in the area (no doubt). Since I'm not a heavy drinker (anymore) they are also a great location for mocktails. The mixologist takes his drinks very seriously. You can't go wrong with their deviled eggs and Caesar salad but the star of my show tonight was the tagliatelle. Served with plum wine braised lamb, crispy maitake mushrooms, peptia chili crunch - this is one of the best pasta dishes I've ever had. The noodles were cooked to perfection and seasoned with some unidentifiable goodness before being topped with the sauce. You will not be disappointed by Hawks at all.

    Bread service
    Julieanne H.

    The ambiance of this restaurant has improved since I was last here. It quite charming inside and now they have an outdoor starting area with a fireplace and water feature which will be nice for non blustery rainy winter days like today was. There is complementary parking in the Sutter lot right next to the hospital which is so appreciated in this area. The red filled up with reservations on a blustery Tuesday which made me hopeful for the continued success of this fine dining establishment. The servers are attentive anticipatory of your desires and top notch. They only har one Chardonnay by the glass ($17 and tasty). Their coffee game is strong. One of the best Brussel Sprout dishes I have ever had. Wow the chef really got them perfectly char-crunch on the outside and not over done on the inside and the sweet non greasy flavor was perfection! None of the other dishes really wowed me . While the beat salad is good and pretty, it was so much better 10 years ago. The gnocchi in hen of the woods mushroom sauce was very tasty but the texture of the gnocchi was too mushy like mashed potato balls. The duck liver was just ok. The scallop carpaccio's was not good. The lobster spaghetti was just ok. Expect to pay over $100 per person at this restaurant.

    Blistered shishito peppers.
    Jennifer J.

    This little gem of a bistro is officially on my must-visit list in Sacramento. I recently joined two work colleagues here for dinner, and was completely overwhelmed by their cheerful ambiance, impeccable service, and - of course - absolutely delicious food. It was a warm weekday evening when we arrived, and the place was hopping. I was glad my colleague had thought to make a reservation! We started with cocktails. Mine was the Coral Crusher, and it was the perfect drink for a warm summer evening. Then, we ordered a couple of appetizers to share. First was their house-made gnocchi, with a sauce of tender, freshly-picked tomatoes. Next up, blistered shishito peppers - mild, salty, and tasting like they'd just been harvested from the garden. For a main course, I ordered the miso black cod, which was a hearty portion served atop a generous, creamy heap of risotto. It was one of the best things I've eaten this year! The fish was fresh, tender, and perfectly seared. My only complaint is I could barely finish it because I was so full from the appies. :) I visit Sac a couple of times a year, and will definitely be returning to Hawks in the very near future!

    Ginger scallion dressing
    Janice A.

    Came here for the first time to sister restaurant to the French Hawks in Granite Bay. We were seated promptly for lunch. Not too busy. Server was accommodating and patient to answer questions for my gluten intolerance and my friend's dairy allergy. I got to to try their grilled shrimp salads with rice noodles - super light and delicious. My friend had the grilled chicken Cobb salad and she enjoyed all of their glutinous French bread. We shared the duck liver mousse and I got to try their mushroom soup (gluten free but not dairy free). Smooth taste with just right amount of dairy and hint of mushroom flavor. Vibe is casual and more for the younger crowd vs sister Hawk's formal dining atmosphere. Would recommend to come again. Love their farm-to-fork flavors!

    Fried chicken
    Cin V.

    The fried chicken here is a must! Unfortunately, they only serve it in Mondays, so call in for a reservation. The price isn't too bad, especially if you have a party of 3+ There's plenty of delicious sides that comes with the fried chicken. Ambiance is warm. Staff is helpful and inviting. They continuous checked in with us and refilled our water. Parking is conveniently located whereas you can park at the Sutter Health Parking lot after 5. This was our first time here and won't be our last.

    Pork Belly
    Peter P.

    We decided to give this place a try after eyeballing it for a while. Wasn't sure what to expect, but we were quite underwhelmed. We ordered the Kennebec fries to start, and they were some of the crunchiest fries I've ever had. The texture reminded me of in n out but thicker, lacked seasoning other than parmesan and chives, hurt my teeth after couple of em. The parmesan was very flavorful and the dip made them eatable. We then ordered the pork belly appetizer and carbonara next. The pork belly was the best out of the 3 dishes. Very light yet nice smokey flavor and soft texture. It came with watermelon radishes that added a sweet pinch to it. The carbonara though, was probably the most bland one I have ever had. I have been to Italy and around couple of good restaurants to know what a good authentic carbonara is, unfortunately this dish wasnt worth it here, especially for $32 and a 2% surcharge which is a different issue (I firmly believe that the restaurant workers should be fairly compensated by the restaurant and not worded towards the consumer to blame for unfairly wages that restaurant is not paying the workers). Anyway some other positives - the staff was nice and the Arnold palmer i ordered was really refreshing albeit sour. Other big negative - it was really hot inside, took away from the experience a bit. Will definitely not be coming back here anytime soon.

    Jared S.

    Hawks Public House is a gastropub located at the three-way intersection of Alhambra, Stockton, and P, at the border of East Sac, Midtown, and North Oak Park. It's where Stockton Blvd ends and meets with P St. I believe it's the only other business that occupies the "Sutter Health" facility area. Hawks serves up appetizers, entrees, sweets, and drinks. They're open for both lunch and dinner but are well known for takeout as well. Every Monday they serve up fried chicken, and because today is St. Patrick's Day they also offered corned beef and cabbage. My wife surprised me and suggested we pick-up Hawks for dinner (and we NEVER eat out on Mondays!). We had never been, but have always wanted to try them! So I preordered the fried chicken meal for myself and corned beef and cabbage for my wife. Hawks is a 10 minute walk from where we live, literally just a couple blocks. But it was cold and rainy so your boy drove lol. There are a plethora of parking spots in this strip mall area. Hawks is divided into two facilities: the "Public House" and "Provisions." For takeout simply walk into the "Public House" side (I think lol). Entering the "Public House" facility, the ambiance is absolutely incredible! Very unique artwork, upholstery, and colorful walls. I felt stupidly underdressed waiting for my order in my Reigning Champ 'sweat suit' (but I still looked fly doee lol). Staff are INCREDIBLY friendly. The host kept apologizing that I had to wait, but it really was only five or so minutes? When you order Hawks' takeout you have to choose a pickup time. And from what I can tell they are pretty spot on with their timing. I arrived at my 6:15pm pickup time and my food was ready close to 6:20pm. I raced home excited to devour my order. The fried chicken meal comes with three pieces of boneless chicken, one cornbread, mac and cheese, and potato salad. My wife's order contained corned beef, cabbage, carrots, and fingerling potatoes. Everything was absolutely DELICIOUS! Fantastic!! The chicken is extremely crispy without being greasy. Their mac and cheese and potato salad are very flavorful. AND they provide a homemade BBQ sauce that has just the right amount of tang!! It doesn't taste artificial like others. My wife really enjoyed her meal as well! I tried some of her corned beef and the saltiness made it tasty! I will definitely order it next St. Patrick's Day (if they bring it back for 2026). The reason why I'm giving Hawk's 4 stars instead of 5 is the price. Obviously the price of food is ridiculous right now in America (hmmm wonder why? Smh.) And that affects restaurant pricing. However, my meal was $26 and my wife's was $32. Definitely on the higher end considering the portion size could've been bigger. There also was a hair in my potato salad. Luckily it was on the top so I was able to scoop it up and throw it out quickly without losing my appetite lol. But accidents happen, and everything was absolutely delicious! So I won't hold it against them. Overall, if you're looking for thoughtful gastropub takeout, Hawk's is for you! When it warms up my wife and I plan on walking there and dining in! It looked like such a unique atmosphere when I was awaiting my order. It'll be hard to go back to cooking on Mondays after how delicious this meal was! Fried Chicken (one a month) Mondays might need to become our thing!! (Just gotta convince the Mrs!)

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