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    Interlude Kitchen & Bar

    4.1 (138 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Sherril S.

    My sister and I made reservations but upon arrival noticed a few empty stool at the bar so we decided to take this route. We happened to catch the 20 minutes of their happy hour and appetizers. Mojitos and the Peach Mule was good but nothing special - no extra embellishment or presentation - straight to the point and a little light on the alcohol. The Calamari was just the right touch of Crispy, the truffle fries were just the right amount of yummy and the oyster was on the tiny side of the expected but fresh and was just $2.00 each during happy hour. We were feeling healthy so we added a lm order of Cesar salad that they nicely split in advanced and was served to us in separate plates. Even though it was not necessary, we decided to share a meal and went with a salmon dish. So glad we did for the flavor was superb. Nice presentation too. Do not expect a full plate, this place is fine dining so your eyes eats more than your actual mouth. Lol This place will definitely be a once in a while spot, probably for special occasion and not just because I don't want to cook lol Staff were friendly. The two bartenders at the bar was super nice and accommodating. It's a nice addition to Elk Grove :) Will be back again

    Risotto
    Prexa J.

    We went to Interlude after hearing so much about it, and I'll say this first the ambience is beautiful. It feels really intimate and personal, not overly loud or chaotic, which I loved. It's definitely more of a slow, sit down and enjoy kind of place. There were a lot of vegetarians at our table, and they only had one veg entrée, so we ended up ordering a bunch of appetizers to share. The garlic sourdough was honestly one of my favorites. It was so soft, the butter just melts into it, super simple but done really well. The grilled brie though... I was expecting an actual piece of brie, but it came more like a small spread with honey on bread. It wasn't bad, just not what I had in mind and didn't really feel like a "brie dish." We also got the mozzarella caponata, which had really nice flavor. there's a good kick from the chili oil and eggplant, but I wish the cheese was warm. Or even if they used halloumi or something, it would've made it way better. The beet salad was okay... nothing special, pretty average. For the entrée, we got the risotto, which was good, but again--it was literally the only vegetarian option, which was kind of frustrating since there were multiple of us who don't eat meat. I just wish they had even one or two more veg mains. The service though was honestly amazing. Our server was so good. He was super attentive, knew the menu well, and just made the whole experience feel smooth. Overall, I'd go back for the ambience and service, but I really hope they add more vegetarian options because that was the biggest downside for us.

    Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee
    Shan N.

    We went here at around 7:30pm on a week day, and there were still a good amount of people seated. The restaurant had a romantic atmosphere with warm, dim lighting. I can see this being a popular spot for date night or a girls' night out. Our waiter, Justin, gave us a rundown of the restaurant and pointed out some notable items from the menu. We ordered the wood fired blackened prawns, which were dusted with spices. Thus added a nice tiny kick of heat, and the sweet mango salsa provided a fun tropical twist to the dish. The beet salad was surprisingly the star of the show for me. The beets were tender and had a bit of sweetness. The acidity of balsamic vinegar tampered the bitterness of the arugula very well, and the pistachios added a wonderful crunch. The squid ink pasta had very subtle flavors. This dish didn't really stand out to me, but the prawns were a nice touch ( I just wish they removed the tails beforehand to make them easier to eat). For the risotto, this one received great praise around the dinner table. The flavors soaked into the rice well. I personally wished it was creamier, but it was a very balanced dish: not too salty, and the peas didn't overpower the other elements on the plate. For dessert, we ordered the vanilla bean creme brûlée. The caramelized sugar on top wasn't warm, so the contrast between it and the custard wasn't very apparent. The flavors were yummy and not too sweet. It was smooth and palatable, and the raspberries were delectably tart. The staff was personable and welcoming, and Justin checked in on us multiple times throughout the meal. He also comp'd our dessert since we waited about 20 minutes for the creme brûlée. The dishes were on the smaller side and a bit pricey, but I'll definitely come again for special occasions.

    Cappuccino
    Natalie P.

    We made a reservation for interlude to celebrate our wedding anniversary and it was such a lovely experience. The staff was very attentive and kind all night long- refilling waters swiftly, offering great recommendations and checking on us! The food was delicious and came out in great timing. I really enjoyed the sauce on the steak and devoured the crème brûlée We were able to split the steak and the Caesar salad and splurge on two desserts. We also started with two cocktails- both well-balanced and served in really nice coups. Elk Grove is really lucky to have a place like this so close to home. I'm glad we don't have to account for a 30 min drive to Sacramento now to enjoy a meal like this! The ambiance is open and you can see the kitchen, the bar and the other tables but it wasn't loud or obnoxious. I still felt like I was enjoying an intimate meal while also people watching. If you haven't been yet, go check out Interlude! You won't be disappointed! Thank you for making our anniversary extra special!

    Salad, a Beet salad. With oranges and arugula good stuff.  Love some good beets.
    Kevin L.

    I always love eating good food. And Interlude Kitchen and Bar. Though new, had good food. We had steak. We had salmon. We had a salad. I even had a chocolate cake. And of course. Because I am a growing boy. I had a couple cocktails. But also a responsible boy. My wife had a mocktail. Everything was great. The service was great. We would definitely come back again. I hope they have a revolving menu to see what else the chef can make with the local resources. So far what we had was great.

    Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee
    Steven S.

    Made dinner reservations about a month prior to Valentine's Day for my girlfriend and I on OpenTable at Interlude and after a quick wait, we were seated. The GM took us to our seats and chatted us up briefly about Interlude, its sister restaurants in the area and how they've only been in operation approximately 2-3 months after taking over the previous establishment, the Macaroni Grill. Once seated, our server, Dominic gave us the low down on specials and recommendations on the menu. He was great, always present and available to answer any questions we had. We started out with drinks, a 1738 Spiced Pear Sidecar for myself and a Lemondrop for my lady. Both drinks were delicious and STRONG. On to the food: we went with the Flash Fried Brussel Sprouts, Bella Bru Garlic Sourdough, Caesar Salad, Prime Ribeye, Pork Chop and the Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee. Surprisingly, our favorite dish of night was the Caesar Salad. The dressing on the salad was just perfect, honestly one of the best I've ever had. We also really enjoyed the sourdough and creme brulee. As for the entrees, I got my steak medium rare, yet it was way close to rare, but the detractor was the major lack of seasoning. It felt like little to no salt was used both my steak and the pork chop. Overall, we enjoyed our dinner and will be back but after we save up a little since this place feels more like a special celebration/splurge type of place.

    Salmon
    David A.

    One of my favorite restaurants in Elk Grove. Been dropping by here since they opened up. If you show up when they first open up without reservations you won't have any issue getting in. Plenty of seating. Staff's very friendly here! Big fan of the drinks from Jessica. My go to currently is the Salmon. It's been consistently good every time. Menu is due for an update already in my opinion. lt hasn't changed noticeably since I've been coming in. Highly recommend checking it out!

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    Crystal V.

    Came here to celebrate my partner's birthday and had a wonderful experience overall. We ordered the risotto and the lamb chops. The risotto wasn't quite my favorite. It was a bit thicker than I personally prefer for risotto, but the lamb chops were absolutely spectacular. They were cooked perfectly, well-seasoned, and paired with an incredibly well-made polenta that completed the dish beautifully. What really made the night special was our server. Despite how busy the restaurant was, he still took the time to doodle "Happy Birthday" on a napkin for my partner, which was such a thoughtful touch. He also kindly removed the risotto from the bill after noticing I barely ate it, which I truly appreciated. Even though the risotto wasn't for me, the outstanding lamb chops and exceptional service easily made this a five-star experience. I didn't catch our server's name, but he'll know who he is once he sees the napkin!

    Shannen C.

    We stopped in for an early Valentine's Day dinner & the entire experience was underwhelming. The atmosphere was okay, felt little bright inside but generally felt okay. We were greeted & seated promptly, we did have reservations in advance. The service was okay, the server was nice but a bit awkward. We really wanted to love the food but honestly everything was mediocre at best. I started off with a lemon drop and it wasn't very full. We tried the oysters, Ceasar salad, garlic bread, steak, carbonara & kids meal of sliders and pasta. The main items I enjoyed were the garlic bread and oysters. The steak didn't have much flavor and was a bit dry for a medium cook. The kids meal comes with one scope of gelato. He did bring two orders since we ordered two kids meals but somehow was charged for one order of gelato after they brought out the initial bill. This was corrected after it was brought to their attention. Overall the experience fell short and some of room for improvement.

    Best calamari ever
    Johnny L.

    We've been to Interlude Kitchen and Bar three times now for family dinners. Our first visit was enjoyable, though service was a bit slow--which we understood since they had just opened. The second visit was less positive; while the food was still good, the service really dropped off. It was hard to find staff, and no one checked in on us or refilled our water. This most recent visit showed improvement. The staff seemed more organized, the service was smoother, and the overall experience was more enjoyable. The food was good, the atmosphere was pleasant, and since it's close to home, it's a convenient spot for our family. We're hopeful they continue to improve.

    Whistle Blower
    Michelle L.

    Interlude has taken over where Macaroni Grill used to be on Laguna. I've been to their sister restaurant, Prelude, downtown for Happy Hour before and was able to make dinner reservations on OpenTable for my early January birthday for a party of 4. For our shared starter, we got the brussel sprouts. We also split a tall bottle of Pelligrino for the table. I even tried one of their mocktails called the "Whistleblower." For mains, I had the prime rib, and my extended fam had the lamb buccatini, mushroom risotto, and salmon entrees. For desserts, I had the tiramisu and auntie also tried the seasonal gelato flavor, which was pistachio. My prime rib was delicious -- I tried a bite of the risotto too and I wish that or the brussels were an option as a side dish for the steak! The tiramisu was also yummy. Service was friendly and prompt, the interior modern and not too loud. Restroom also very clean. Great for a special occasion, but pricewise it is a splurge.

    Roasted Marys Chicken
    Libby O.

    Great new date night spot in Elk Grove. Pretty busy on the weekend nights so I recommend making a reservation. Lots of parking available since it shares the lot with several other businesses in the shopping center. They have an open kitchen where you can see things being plated and it's fun to watch if you're seated near. LOTS of seating and very comfy, plush chairs. Somewhat loud and we had a slightly hard time hearing the server. Dinner was already $120+ for 2 drinks and 2 entrees so we didn't try any sides. Chicken was amazing, juicy and fell off the bone easily. The dish is VERY tomato forward. The steak was very good with crispy onions and potato puree, the flavors and textures really balanced each other out. I do agree with a lot of reviews that it's on the higher cost end for what you get and I personally would not make this a routine spot but it will be a good place to bring out of town guests for a nice dinner. I appreciate that they are farm to fork because I value the freshness and sustainability of this practice! I'd like to see more businesses like this in Elk Grove, maybe at a lower price point.

    Shrimp with squid ink pasta was good
    Yolanda G.

    The service here is good and the ambiance is ok. I enjoy fine dining and I travel a lot so I was proud to have this restaurant in my home town but it did not hit the mark for me.

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    Ask the Community - Interlude Kitchen & Bar

    Will you ever stay open past 9pm in the future?

    I'm not in the restaurant business but I'm thinking if you close at 9 and you really don't want to see anybody after 7:30

    Do they have a happy hour menu?

    We will be offering Happy Hour soon, within the next month!

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    The Velvet Martini

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    5.4 mi

    For date night my wife and I wanted adult beverages at a local venue. A quick search suggested the…read moreVelvet Martini Lounge, which is located 15 minutes from our home. Upon arrival, we were greeted by a full parking lot...which is always a good sign. Upon entering what we thought was the Velvet Martini Lounge, we were greeted by an employee named Matt. Matt was very friendly and understanding when he realized that we intended on being in the Velvet Martini Lounge, not the Sheldon Inn Restaurant. He went above and beyond by introducing us to an employee who worked at the Velvet Martini Lounge and escorted us upstairs to the lounge. Upon being seated at the lounge, we were greeted by server James, who provided us with menus. Our sole purpose was to connect solely over adult beverages, so we both placed orders for drinks. My wife ordered the Big Shot Martini with blue cheese stuffed olives, and I ordered the Havana Haze (a rum-based drink). As we slowly sipped our drinks, we enjoyed our date night in the dimly lit, romantic ambience of the lounge. The background music was played at a perfect volume to where you could hear the music as equally as you could hear the individual(s) talking at your table. James did a great job of not being a "helicopter server" by periodically checking in on us. We intended on ordering a second round, but the drinks were so deliciously stiff (a sneaky stiff) that we decided it would be a wise decision to end the night. I cannot wait to make a return visit to celebrate one of our monthly anniversaries, I recommend checking out Velvet Martini Lounge!

    We came here on a Friday night to find that this cocktail bar is located on the second floor of the…read moreSheldon Inn. We took a flight of stairs up and found the lounge bar and were able to get some open seats for drinks. The servers were friendly and got us waters and bread right away. We ordered the Dirty Sidecar and the French Prince. The drinks were okay, but we decided to get the espresso martini since we figured if the place is called Velvet Martini, maybe they specialize in Martinis. The espresso martini was the best cocktail out of the 3 we ordered and we were glad we got it to redeem the other drinks. There was a good amount of people here, some out celebrating birthdays, some on dates, and some tables of friends just hanging out and having food and drinks. There was also an outdoor area from the restaurant below which seemed to have a nice dinner setting. I would say the velvet martini is worth coming by if you're in the area and looking for drinks, but it is in a much more secluded area.

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    Cocktails: Shiznit on the left, Lovely day on the right - both were... average.  We wouldn't order again.
    Cocktails: Shiznit on the left, Lovely day on the right - both were... average. We wouldn't order again.
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    Women-owned & operated

    A very swanky sushi restaurant in Elk Grove! The menu here is very extensive and the ambiance and…read moredecor is amazing. The staff are all very helpful and sweet, special shout out to Terrance! Alex, the owner/manager was extremely helpful to us in planning our grandmother's 99th birthday here. For a party of 60+, they were extremely accommodating and the venue and food made it such a special celebration. They even brought out an extra dish of cooked salmon over rice for the birthday girl, because they heard she's a fan of that. We have tried a lot of their food and everything is delicious. The only things that are just okay are the chicken karaage and the gyoza. They have amazing udon broth and the fish quality on all items is very high. The rolls are more Americanized and come with sauces and frills, but everything is well balanced and delicious! Everyone was impressed by the look of the spread as well as the flavor. Our friends and family demolished everything! We also had a few plates of sashimi and a few appetizers that were also all delicious. I would definitely come back for their happy hour again for the great deals!

    Great service and great food. Our order…read morecalamari 4/5 crispy but a bit overcooked karaage 4/5 same as calamari but love the kick salmon bomb 5/5 miso soup 5/5 sashimi mix 5/5 sushi roll (forgot the name pls check the picture) 5/5

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