Heck yes, I will pay $21 for this salad. But obviously not every day, or even every month. This place is also packed with the business moguls, lawyers and shakers of the community, and perhaps a government crony (me) from time to time. The staff are always very nice and attentive even with a full house on a Monday lunch! I love love love the Drunken Chicken salad. It has become nostalgic and comforting to me. The chicken is fine, but the star here is the huge croutons, springy yet still crispy, the goat cheese, and the fresh avocado. It is a beautiful combination. Also, I think an order of fries a la cart is fairly cheap, so just add that to your order and you'll have a good time. The fries are shoe string type for maximum crispy, crunchy texture. Overall, I can't get enough of this place but the prices are just a bit too high for my liking. But hey, there is no shortage of people coming in so they're doing it right! read more

House Kitchen & Bar - Drunken Chicken Salad - New American Near Me - Sacramento, California

The food is fine here - the French dip is outrageously good! However, the service is lacking, and this isn't based on a one-off visit. This restaurant is within walking distance of my office so I've eaten at House many times over the years. Today was a new low. My husband and I arrived for lunch right when they opened, and it wasn't busy (yet). Nonetheless, once we were seated no one came by to bring water or take our drink orders for 15 minutes. Also, I noted that the tables around us didn't have servers coming by but I did notice a gaggle of servers congregated behind the wall near the kitchen. That was irritating because we had an hour to eat due to a time crunch. When we finally got acknowledged, the server took our orders, food and drinks. It took another 25 minutes for us to get a burger and French dip which seemed like a lot of time for a half-filled restaurant. In the meantime, my husband went through his soda and no one came by to refill. When our food was delivered, we asked for a refill and to cash out. Took another 10 minutes to get the check cashed out (I had given my credit card at the ask) and he never got his soda. Now, this may seem full of a bunch of picky things, and I'd agree. But the sum of the problems added up to a poor experience. I know restaurants are struggling with staff. I definitely give grace for that when I can see staff hustling. But that wasn't the case here. These issues are typical of what I've experienced in the past. I can't recommend. Honestly, I prefer Camden Spit & Larder next door. read more

Was in Sactown for a few days and was surprised by the amount of tasty food in this town. My colleague and I needed to hit a quick dinner before heading to an evening mixer. I ordered the Crisp and Copper which is their take on a mule. The drink was definitely crisp tasking with that pop of lime, ginger beer, and some aromatic bitters. For my entree, I just had to go with the Braised Beef Short Rib. Seriously, this short rib was so tender, but without that stringy mouthfeel that you sometimes get with improperly cooked short rib. It was sitting on top of creamy potatoes, surrounded by a rich, brown sauce. Yes, brown sauce to which some people would refer to as gravy. But this sauce was incredibly deep and flavorful. The dish was garnished with bits of fried Brussels sprouts that added a nice, textural contrast to the dish. The dish was 10/10 for me. My colleague had the filet mignon, also served with the brown sauce. He ordered medium rare and it looked amazing from across the table. The restaurant offered expeditious service. There's a big wire installation on the ceiling shaped like a giant whisk. I didn't get a pic but it was a cool artistic statement. The patio was lined with yellow trees decked in twinkling lights, representative of the City of Trees. read more

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Craving g French Dip? Look no further than House Kitchen & Bar! We started off with their Deviled Eggs - with a perfectly pickled whopped flavor and topped with q pickled caper. This can come in a tray of 6 or 12 egg halves. Then I had to get the famous French Dip that had crispy onions inside the sandwich! The au jus was fab and I also got the creamy horseradish. The accompanying fries were crispy and a delicious companion for the sandwich. They have other items such as their Filet Mignon, Po' Boy Sandwich, and more. Definitely want to come back and try more read more

House Kitchen & Bar - Deviled Eggs! - New American Near Me - Sacramento, California

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We love visiting House when we are downtown. The Prime French Dip is the best in town for sure, but I've been counting my calories lately so yesterday I tried the Blackened Salmon salad. It was so good, perfectly dressed and I ate every bit. It was pretty full at lunch so definitely recommend a reservation. We got a nice spot outside under the trees. Service is always great and Chef Chris is the best! read more

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I love love, love this restaurant! I have worked nearby for years. I've had innumerable lunches and dinners at House. The Staff is friendly and capable, the Bar Staff is excellent at mixing cocktails, and there's a great wine selection. But the real attraction is the food. Had just about everything on the menu. It's consistent and great! From the salads to the main courses, you can't go wrong. Try it out. read more

Top notch eats near the Capitol. My favorite here is the tamale corn cakes appetizer. It's a unique dish that encapsulates the local Mexican culture. The cheese pull is beautiful, the soft inside texture of the corn cake with the outside being crisp and topped with mild chile verde salsa and sour cream. Perfect. Absolutely perfect. Enjoyed the shrimp po boy, lots of crunchy shrimp piled on soft bread. French fries were delicious as well. Service here is great. Restaurant is clean and caters to high end customers and even the most casual diners. We ordered the cream churro's with ice cream. It was a lot but we finished it all :-D House Kitchen is not to be overlooked. With plenty of downtown options this place should be checked off your list sooner than later. read more

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2 hours to get our lunch for four people delivered to our office 8 blocks away. original estimate was over an hour earlier than it actually showed up... Otherwise we would've just gone to pick it up. Wild. I made a huge mistake ordering directly from the restaurant. Never again. Food was " fine." Was here for a rehearsal dinner one time too and again found it to just be OK.. read more

A group dinner while on a Collette tour was enjoyed by 43 travelers at House Kitchen & Bar. We had a special group dinner menu with different starters, entrees and desserts. Such an amazing delicious dinner was enjoyed by all! Great customer service by the restaurant!! read more

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Food: great lunch, happy hour or dinner spot. The food is fresh and tasty. They started offering daily specials which is new and so worth trying. Service: great! Always love the chef and owner assists and will deliver food and check in. Ambiance: sharp with clean colors and lines. Perfect for business lunches or a date night. Recommend reservations as they get pretty busy during the lunch hour and when events are happening at the G1 Center. They have great out door seating with umbrellas when the weather is nice. It is a relatively small inside dining area but they maximize space. Great large square bar area with seating. read more

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Been coming here for years, way before covid. I noticed a few things that are no longer on their menu, but food and service is still great. For items that were on the menu but are no longer on the menu, such as the Salmon Poke bowl, ask your server, they may still have it. read more

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The sticky fries & French dip! Oh my!! We made sure to get the fresh horseradish and also the cream horseradish, so yummy!! I'll definitely come back!! Love this place!! read more

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Looking for a good spot in Downtown Sacramento? House Kitchen & Bar is a solid choice. Their menu has a great selection of classic comfort food with a contemporary twist. I personally loved the Braised Short Rib. It's tender, savory, and so filling. If you're just looking for something quick and to share, the Sticky Fries are a great option! They're perfectly crispy and have a unique flavor. The large portion size is also a plus with it. Food here comes out quickly and the service is attentive and prompt. Definitely a must try restaurant. read more

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Came here for dinner. The food was good. I really liked the corn cakes. 4/5 for taste of food, but all of the dishes were outrageously priced. $21 for the Santa Fe salad that was 90% lettuce, $14 or so for the corn cakes and wares. 2/5 for cost. We also got a purple reign and a double bubble. The drinks were terrible and I think it's mostly because they use low end alcohol like casamigos for the purple reign. The double bubble was supposed to be vodka, apple cider, and champagne and it had barely any flavor. 0/5 for drinks. The restaurant itself is nice with comfortable booths and the server was super nice. Unfortunately with the good food and service this did not outweigh the cost of everything. I don't think we would come back, especially because we like to enjoy good cocktails with dinner and I wasn't impressed with their options and the ones we got were not very good. read more

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Was attending music festival and tried out a trick called PFD. They said they are owned by house kitchen and bar. "Best French dip in sac". It was pretty darn good. Soft bread. Thin sliced meat. Flavorful au jus. I like it cause it's light and not overloaded with salt or other seasoning. Just a good light sandwich. Definitely gotta try the restaurant soon read more

House Kitchen & Bar - New American Near Me - Sacramento, California

Conveniently located in the heart of downtown Sacramento this lunch spot is always on the must try list. The service is always awesome and speedy because they understand people usually have to get back to work. The food is perfect! Feels like home cooking with quality ingredients. Everything and I do mean everything is delicious. You can't go wrong. read more

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A great amount of seating with booths, the bar, and an outside patio. You can park in the 555 garage around the corner and get your parking validated. Food was pretty good..! - Short rib sticky fries : fries were nice and crispy with a delicious glaze but there barely was any short ribs on it. The meat that was on it was small scraps / crumbles and sparse. - Sweet corn tamale cakes : didn't really have any flavor and was TOO sweet for me. Wouldn't order again but my friend liked them - Salmon BLT was pretty tasty but the piece of salmon was too small for the bun. The fries it comes with are very flavorful but can start tasting a lil too salty eventually. - I don't remember the name of the drink of got, but it was a house drink with Bourbon. Pretty much like an Old Fashioned. It was STRONG, like straight bourbon lol. But I enjoyed it. - Service by Rachel B was OUTSTANDING! She was so friendly and attentive without smothering us. Great smile and really made us feel comfortable and welcomed. read more

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It was a bit noisy here so that was a draw back but aside from that a very pleasant experience. Some friends and I started with some appetizers and the steak fries were SO GOOD. definitely the table favorite. In addition to that I ordered the prime rib French dip which was also really really good. Now they claim it's the best French dip in Sacramento. I don't know if I can agree with THAT, but it IS a winner and you won't be disappointed! Our server was a lovely young lady who let us kind of order at our leisure with no pressure and we appreciated that. 9/10 would return read more

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Went to House Kitchen on a Wednesday night recently. The place was really quiet with only a couple of others tables occupied. The service was really good with a very pleasant server. The food was hit or miss. The house specialty french dip had a fair amount of fat on the meat the ajus was very salty. The salmon salad was better. read more

I love this place! Best darn French dip ever and wonderful staff. Located at the bottom of a high rise, close to old Sacramento and the G1C.

We went there for happy hour after work and we were sitting at the bar. The bar attendant did not smile much and I just feel we were not welcoming to be there. read more

This is a modern nice setting in the 555 Capitol Mall building. The menu has a good variety of simple foods. I had the salmon BLT and it was very good - I chose the side salad with champagne dressing - the salad was disappointing. The salad seemed as though the spring mix was wet when the dressing was added so the flavor of the dressing was diluted. The wine selection was unusual for me but the "Dau?" Chardonnay was just fine. Service was great but on a Wednesday non-game night the restaurant was nearly empty. I'd like to return to try some of the other menu items. Parking is not the easiest - it's best to wear your walking shoes and park in a nearby garage. read more

House Kitchen & Bar - Santa Fe salad with steak - New American Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Was able to stop in before the Kings game and we got the last two seats at the bar around 540, so get there before 515! Very clean atmosphere and many entrances into the restaurant. Everyone was super nice and the Bartenders Lisa and Greg were super friendly and accommodating to everyone's needs! We had French Dip and Wings, both were excellent fillers before the game. Definitely going back based off service alone. Great job staff. read more

Came for dinner on a weekday and the food is just ok. I got the braised rib and it wasn't the best The happy hour pork sliders though were really good. Service was quick and friendly but don't think I will be back. read more

Our tour of the State Capitol ended with lunch at House Kitchen and bar. We tried the 2 appetizers- deviled Eggs and Rib Fries. For entree, we ordered the salmon salad, chicken sandwiches. I say all the dishes were ok, nothing really stood out as good. On the other hand, the service is good. I can tell with the short staff, the servers do the best they can. On the menu, the prime rib sandwich is supposed to be the best in Sacramento. Maybe next time we visit, this will be what I order. read more

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Made reservations as we were going to a concert and figured it would be busy. It was packed. There were three of us in our party. We were greeted and given some menus. We ordered our drinks (although one was not available as one of their ingredients wasn't available). We started with Deviled eggs. Our food took a little longer but figured it would because of the crowd there. The food was good but I ordered the Shrimp Po Boy which could have used a little more sauce but shrimp were cooked perfectly. Staff are friendly even when busy and the owner is always checking with the customers. read more

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It was my first time here since I last came before Covid. I tried the French Dip with mayo instead of horseradish and both the sandwich and fries were so delicious. The au just was phenomenal. It was an amazing lunch. read more

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Love the food choices here. Started eating here a decade ago when they hosted Last Tuesdays, pairing food with wine, beer or other booze! It was great and I hope it comes back. I got the drunken chicken salad, The cornbread croutons had a wierd taste but other than that it very yummy. There are a few new extra fees/taxes added; one for the kitchen staff and one for alcohol?? There is plenty of seating and a full service bar. You could fill up on a few things off the happy hour menu as well. read more

House Kitchen & Bar - Drunken chicken salad - New American Near Me - Sacramento, California

The food was good, but I don't know if it was five stars but the waitress was absolutely five stars. She was running around like crazy and she had a great personality and was very fun. It really made the experience at this restaurant worthy upcoming back multiple times. Thank you Kyliee read more

Spending a day taking in the highlights of Sacramento can work up a visitor's appetite. Especially if that visitor was me who was not looking forward to a two-hour drive back home. I was parked near the Capitol Mall, so this looked as good an option as any in the area. In truth, I was looking for more of a family-run place with homestyle food from their native country. This wouldn't be it. Far from it actually. This struck me as a suit-friendly, happy hour-focused restaurant where people meet to more likely broker deals than break bread. I was here before 5PM, so they weren't particularly focused on service as they were preparing for the dinner rush. I had to wave my arm to get some attention, so I knew they weren't breaking any land speed records. I tried two items on their by-the-numbers menu, the first being the $9 Deviled Eggs. They're a personal weakness for me as I can wolf them with abandon. Six halves were the right quantity, but they sadly had a refrigerated flavor (photo: https://bit.ly/3IM25N6). Better was the $18.50 Thai Chicken Salad, a virtual mountain of chicken, Napa cabbage, shredded carrot, edamame, red pepper, scallions, peanuts, and wonton crisps (photo: https://bit.ly/3XrBNDQ). A generous portion indeed though not the most creative execution. Oh well. FOOD - 3 stars...really suit-targeted bar bites AMBIANCE - 3 stars...spacious modern space but somewhat inhospitable SERVICE - 2.5 stars...not quite attentive to solo diners before happy hour TOTAL - 3 stars...yeah, not really my House RELATED - Exploring Sacramento? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/3UetBpa read more

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I had great expectations for this spot as they are known for their prime ribs on Mondays. We made reservations here intentionally on Monday and came in for this. First, the hostess made zero eye contacts with the line that was waiting to be seated. She was seating everyone who walked in on first come first serve basis, there was only 1 line and no other methods for helping folks that had reservations. 5 parties ahead of us all had no reservations and were seated immediately. By the time it got to us we had reservations but were left to seat at the last available tiny table at the corner. This was not a good Segway to our experience here. Then we were greeted by our waiter who said let's get your drinks ordered and I will come back with some water for you guys. The drinks took a long time and the water never came. When she returned to take our orders for dinner she let us know that they have no prime ribs today and were Un empathetic about it too. We ended up ordering the Filet and Braised short ribs, deviled eggs for App. Along with two drinks. The food was mediocre as it lack seasoning, and the deviled eggs were over powered by mustard and salt. Drinks were ok. Also the limited parking, with one parking lot that had no elevators make it hard to want to return. They are directly behind the G1 Center so imagine the availability for parking when there is an Event here, which happens all the times. read more

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My husband and I went for lunch here . The service was impeccable . The food was amazing . We started with the crispy chicken appetizer which was so tasty . The drunken chicken salad was light and delicious . My husband had the prime rib French dip . He thought it was amazing . read more

House Kitchen & Bar - Drunken chicken salad - New American Near Me - Sacramento, California

I'd like to give a higher review because House is in a great location, right by the DOCO. I have some comments though, bad news first. The French dip is their specialty but it was incrediby salty and so was the au jus. The beef was shaved nice and thin though. The Thai salad would have been perfect but the chicken was dry and there were a lot of chili flakes that were not in the description. I don't love spicy food and I hate it when a menu is not clear about ingredients. The good news is that the service was great! The elote dip is worth it, definitely go for that. The espresso martini was elite, and they didn't hold back on the alcohol. It would be a nice place for a date or dinner out with a partner. read more

We had a gift card to this place and went before a kings game. We had no idea what to expect but it exceeded our expectations! The sticky fries are soooo good and the cocktails were delicious and strong. Highly recommend if you need a quick bite in the area. read more

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Happy hour was good! The pork tacos on the happy hour need to change the recipe a little bit and they will be amazing, they just were a little sweet and could use a bit of a reduction. Bartender was very attentive and we barely waited for anything to come out. Service was great! No complaints about that at all. Overall a good spot to stop after work. read more

House Kitchen & Bar in downtown Sacramento made for a great lunch spot. I had the French Dip sandwich--hearty, flavorful, and packed with tender meat and a rich au jus. The ambience was stylish yet relaxed, perfect for a midday break. The staff was exceptionally friendly and attentive, making the whole experience even better. read more

"Best prime rib sandwich", may substitute fries that accompany the sandwich with salad. Yay. 5 local beers on draft and full bar. Yay. Really great and quick service, yay. Will I come back again, yay! Thinly shaved prime rib, minimal fat, crispy slivered fried onions in a crispy-soft yellow bun. There is au-jus dip with it. Their special horseradish sauce is not hot/stinging at all. read more

House Kitchen & Bar - Prime rib sandwich with chix lettuce wrap! Oh, and Alero beer! - New American Near Me - Sacramento, California

If you are near Downtown Sacramento this restaurant is a great choice! They are within walking distance to the Golden 1 Center and DOCO, very nice ambiance. Great spot for date night! We had the Shrimp Po' Boy Sandwich that was loaded with Shrimp. We also had the Carolina Style pulled Pork Sandwich. For an appetizer we ordered the Sweet Corn Tamale Cakes oh my goodness those were delicious! The staff was friendly and throughout our meal offered more French fries, which by the way the French fries are delicious! We were too full for more though. Everything we had was great! read more

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Stopped in before the Kings game. Sat at the bar and ordered a drink the purple reign and shared the French dip. The service was good and the ambiance as well. I really liked the Brussel sprouts. I would come back. read more

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Food was delicious! I would definitely be back. The only thing is my drink smelled like bleach lol. I sent it back multiple times.