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4.0 (716 reviews)
Open • 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
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Shannon C.

The pasta was the standout dish, followed by the desserts, and finally the deviled eggs. The cocktails were also really tasty. They changed their menu often and I didn't write down exactly what we got unfortunately. But I would love to eat that pasta again, especially the lemon one. It was so good! The service was amazing and the vibe is good for a date night or birthday dinner.

Chicken skewer
Michelle W.

Yummy dinner at Hawks! Came here for a birthday dinner and booked a table through Resy. The restaurant is much smaller than I expected. Probably seats ~40 people including the outdoor seating. Apps are meant to share and if you're with a party of 4+, I would suggest at least getting two orders of each. Mussels were a hit, Caesar salad was good, and the shishito peppers were flavorful. For entrees, I got the special lobster dish that was tasty. Good service and everything came out pretty quick. Would come back again.

Steak
Roya J.

Brought a friend here for her birthday and we had a wonderful time. We enjoyed everything; food, service, ambiance and cocktails. The steak was cooked to order, the pasta was homemade, and every dish was seasoned to perfection. We ordered a variety of cocktails, including, but not limited to gin and vodka martinis, old-fashioned and a few of their specialty drinks. All were well-made with quality ingredients. If I had to critique one thing it's the lack of noise canceling decor. Yes, can be done. Especially with ceiling noise dampened materials.

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!

Mic V.

I took my family here again because we love the fried chicken that much! Remember, it's only on Mondays so book a reservation. I booked it on Resy because my AMEX Platinum card gives a quarterly credit at this restaurant. The potato gnocchi was 5/5. The calamari was 5/5. The fried chicken was 5/5! Service was great. The vibe was nice as always. This place is starting to become one of my favorites in Sac.

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!

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.

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Mikayla M.

Delicious as always. I could come here just for the drinks and appetizers. You should make a reservation if you come here because it's a small restaurant and is usually busy, even the bar.

Split Caesar salad with grilled salmon.  Wonderful balsamic reduction swirl around the plate.
Traci N.

Service: 000 Stars. We arrived at 12:05pm on 6/19/26 for lunch for a party of two in the middle of the restaurant. 2 parties outside dining, 4 patrons at the bar and 2 other tables- 2 top and 6 top. We were seated ASAP and asked still or sparkling h20. The water was brought immediately. We proceeded to then watch for the next 20 minutes as the gentleman in the black button down whom I assume is the manager; manage the pass and the bartender attend to the folks at the bar. No one came by to inquire were we ready to order or a we will be right with you. Silence and people passing us by. I walked up to the bartender with the strawberry curly hair with glasses letting them know we are leaving after lack of service or attention. I am a fan of Hawk's and a lover of their food and you can see in my reviews as a Yelper I am honest. Hawk's as Michelin recognized restaurant in Sacramento, DO better as you are rated for food and SERVICE. You lost a loyal patron after 20 minutes of zero service.

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.

Matthew R.

I stopped into Hawks Public House for a late lunch and Natalie made it a great one! She made me a "Fire in the Greenhouse" that was perfectly balanced -- great flavor, great presentation. She was engaging and attentive the whole time, checking in at just the right moments without ever feeling rushed. If you're in Sacramento, ask for Natalie -- she'll take great care of you!

Miso black cod.  Melts in your mouth

My husband and I decided to go for lunch for our anniversary. It was sooooo good and the service was great!!! I had been to hawks once for dinner but was my husband's first time. He loved it.

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!

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4.3(309 reviews)
0.5 mi•Midtown
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Love the vibe in here! Chill. You can have a good conversation with your people. Upstairs and…read moreaccessible by elevator. The food options smelled and looked delicious. A friend and I just met for a cocktail. Al was our bartender and was soooo nice and informative!! Will be returning and adding to my list of places to return to.

Located on the third floor of the Hyatt, historic star lounge has charming yet elegant ambiance…read morewith its candle-lit interior and brick walls. Came here for a birthday dinner and started at the bar. Love the cocktail menu here, had their take on a Moscow mule. For Tuesday night this place I had a surprisingly large amount of diners. There was a keyboardist/vocalist performing as well which added to the atmosphere. Started with the tartine with topped with triple cream brie, date compote, pistachios. Two pieces of bread were topped with the cheese and toppings, tasty but don't think I'll be ordering this again. Loved the beet salad except for the dressing which was a bit too tart for me. The chicken was interesting with the cucumber salad on top. The coldness of the salad combined with the warmth of the chicken was a bit odd. Beautiful presentation however, I will give them that. Finally the profiterole for dessert presented itself as more of a glorified cream puff rather than the profiteroles that I had in France - smaller puffs accompanied with ice cream. Perhaps my mistake was thinking this would be more traditional. Perhaps they were a bit short staffed this evening, but service was slower than I would have liked. It took quite a while to get someone to take our order and despite making the reservation stating that it was my birthday, nothing was done until this was brought to their attention. We were given two complimentary glasses of champagne however. Would totally return for the bar experience, but for dinner I would try somewhere else.

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