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    Paragary's

    3.7 (1.1k reviews)
    PriceyNew American
    Closed • 4:30 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    cheesecake brûlée & espresso
    Lizzie B.

    My husband and I came in for a nice anniversary dinner on friday. We ordered about 3 cocktails each, the carpaccio appetizer, the steak special, grilled chicken dish, cheesecake brûlée & 2 espressos. Everything was so delicious and the service was perfect! we were very well attended and didn't have to hunt anyone down for a single thing. we sat in the patio which provided really romantic anniversary vibes. 3 course meal with 3 cocktails each came out to approximately $300 but still super super worth it. Highly recommend this place for a nice date night! I look forward to coming here again to check out the atmosphere during lunch or brunch!

    Joelle C.

    The atmosphere was absolutely beautiful. The service was great! Our bartenders were super friendly. Our server was very bubbly and efficient. I love the outdoor patio. We ordered the Salmon with summer beans and it was delicious!! Truly a great night!! Everyone around us were laughing, smiling, taking pictures and having a great time. We WILL be back!

    Ms. Krystall M.

    Had a great time here with some of my chapter sisters post a play for lunch. We had the rosemary focaccia and I had the SPICY FENNEL SAUSAGE and Brussel sprouts . The pizza was good but needed some additional flavor. I also had the PARAGARY'S '83 which was tasty and perfect blend of gin and sparkling wine. Our service was great as our waiter was very attentive and friendly. The only issue with the entire dining experience was the flies. Flies flew around the table so much we were swatting every few minutes. The manager tried to put a cup of lavender and hot water on our table to keep them away but it didn't work. We complained about this several times but nothing could be done. I swatted a fly and my pizza box was hit then my cup of water fell on the floor breaking the glass. It was a lot! Besides that it was a good time. Will come back for the brunch menu

    Blood orange margarita

    Beautiful atmosphere, great ambience, the food was amazingly delicious. It's a must go experience.

    Tara F.

    OK, I'm going to be honest here. When you come from LA, you have been exposed to the best of the best so you are a bit more critical. Not sad after spending a few days in Sacramento I would say that this was probably the best place they they had. The restaurant was very cute and it was a vibe, but the food was honestly pretty mid. It wasn't bad but it definitely wasn't anything mind blowing. And we went safe with pizza, pasta, and meatballs. The cocktails were really good though. And the service was good. I would say if you are in Sacramento this is probably one of the best places you're going to find. So my rating of 4 is more so compared to other places in Sacramento.

    The back patio is so beautiful, here's a picture of my fun friends and I enjoying it!
    Cassandra L.

    This is a restaurant that never fails to impress us. My husband and I came 5 years ago for one of our early dates (We had a server named Jackson we will never forget) it was such a memorable experience, we have consistently came back. We've celebrated our engagement, marriage anniversary, date nights and friend dinners. You name it. Last night, we came randomly for a dinner date and we talked about how the location is made to highlight PARAGARY'S! There's nothing else in this area that stands out like this restaurant. We always enjoy the food and the drinks. Service is great. The feel of the place is always so relaxed and enjoyable. My husband made the joke "and when the bill comes, I don't even care because I genuinely enjoyed every minute here!" Ha! We are so lucky to have a restaurant that never fails, and holds so many memories for us. Wishing for many many years of successful business!!! We love this place! - Cassandra & Carson, forever customers

    Eggs Benedict
    Rita A.

    The restaurant was absolutely stunning and today's weather was perfect for their outdoor seating. A nice simple table setting with a small brunch menu and an expansive wine and drink list. Great for brunchers! My only complaint would be that service is slow but friendly and courteous. The food was great and we really enjoyed the lemon-blueberry pancakes. A burst of lemon in every bite. Tangy, sweet, and delicious. Definitely a nice brunch spot..

    beef short rib ravioli, new york strip
    Cindy L.

    My significant other and I came here on a Monday night for a date night! We had no reservation and got here around 7pm and were seated immediately! The interior was nice, it felt very classy and kinda old timey? but i loved it and they also had little bag stands you can ask for, for the girlies who would like to hang their bags! so cute! Our server, Andrea, was very nice and attentive! She came around and checked up on us multiple times and recommended a few items on the menu that we might enjoy and she was able to answer all of our questions! Thank you Andrea for having such good energy and providing a good experience! We got: - Foccacia bread: I wasn't sure if I liked this bread or not at first, there was an herb in it that I couldn't identify but it reminded me of vietnamese pho! I ended up enjoying it and I really liked the side cheese with it. My s/o didn't really care for it and I do wish it came out warm! That would have made it ten times better. - Affrogato: My cute s/o didn't realize that affrogato is coffee and vanilla ice cream and we both aren't the biggest coffee drinkers at all so we both personally enjoyed the ice cream more then with the coffee I got: - Short Rib Raviloli: This was tonight's special menu and I was so glad I got it! It was super good, packed with flavor, and not too heavy and the sauce that was all over the plate was good! My s/o got: - New York Steak: He gave me a bite of the steak and what can i say? it was a perfectly cooked and seasoned steak and he enjoyed it too It was a perfect start to our date night and I definitely want to come back during the day time because the outside looks gorgeous!!

    Old Fashion and Summer Linen cocktail
    Tameka I.

    The food is fresh, hot, and delicious. Our party went for brunch and tried the breakfast potatoes, chicken apple sausage, strawberry coconut French toast and the avocado toast. The ambiance on the patio is chic, calming, and beautiful with water features crackling in the background. The greeter and bartender service was excellent but our server was not warm or inviting. He made us feel like a burden and barely checked on us. I'll try again and ask for a different server.

    Alondra V.

    An amazingly gorgeous date night vibe the place just sparkles beautifully perfect for romance intimacy! Will be back here for my next anniversary the food was incredible steak was a perfect medium rare salted just right! I loved the sauce that was with the steak it was juicy and flavorful. I would recommend staying for dessert too!

    Katarina O.

    First time at Paragarys! Love the lowlit, romantic ambience. Indoor and outdoor! The holiday decorations were so fun. Cocktails were delicious and refreshing! Was hoping for some sweet holiday themed ones tho! I believe our server's name was Lamar? I'm not sure but he was so great! So hospitable and helpful. Truly great. Started off so strong with the mussels omg so good that broth!!! The mac and cheese, broccolini and pizza yum!!! Was hoping for the pizza to have a sauce though I don't believe it did. Enjoyed the wine list! And our server helped me out with tasters! That dessert was truly the most special thing I had, I think about it all the time. Fudge and honeycomb and delicious ice cream. Something really special in that oh my!!

    Shakshuka
    Rachel S.

    AMAZING BRUNCH !!! I'm obsessed. I'll definitely be going back. Everything was beautiful and the food was delicious! The patio was beautiful and comfortable even in the summer heat. The breakfast potatoes were sooooo good

    Peach Bellini
    Eliza G.

    I've always heard of Paragary's but never got around to going until now. I was hesitant because I dislike difficult street parking, especially on the weekend. Thankfully, I was able to snag a spot in the small free parking lot across the street. My friends ended up having to find street parking a little ways down, even early at 10:30 a.m. We had brunch reservations, which you can easily make online via OpenTable. My first impression was how cute and vibey the restaurant is, even more so in the back outdoor area. I loved all the greenery, waterfall fountains, and the fireplace. It's a very pretty spot for brunch, and the outdoor heating lamps make it cozy on a chilly morning. I also appreciated the bag hooks at every table. Service was excellent. Our server checked on us at all the right times, and we never felt rushed. Our drinks didn't all arrive at the same time, but at least our food did. I had a peach bellini and had no complaints. For food, I ordered my usual eggs benedict, which I like to get at any brunch spot. It was good and standard, tasting as expected. What would make me want to come back is to enjoy the outdoor seating again, though I am not sure I would go out of my way to return because of the parking and for average breakfast food, which didn't quite feel worth the price. Or maybe come back to try lunch or dinner. Regardless, it is a nice restaurant and a chill place for brunch with girlfriends.

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    What time is brunch served to on the weekends?

    10 AM - 2 PM

    What is the corkage policy?

    $25 corkage per 750 mL bottle

    Does your restaurant have heating lamps for your outdoor seating?

    Yes

    Can I dress casual? (Nice shirt and shorts) Thanks!

    Definitely. Any attire besides sloppy worked at Paragary's. Nice shirt and shorts work.

    Is the patio dog friendly?

    I believe only service dogs are allowed😁

    Is there happy hour?

    There sure is! Happy hour is served Monday 4pm-9pm, Tuesday-Friday 4PM-6PM, Saturday-Sunday 2:30pm-5pm - available at the bar only. You can check out the menu online at http://www.paragarysmidtown.com/happyhour.

    Ok here's the real question. How do you pronounce the name of the restaurant? Like, is the emphasis on the first or second syllable? I can't show up mispronouncing the name...?

    Pronounced like it's two guys named Gary.

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    A little reminder that being happily partnered doesn't mean you can't take yourself on a date…read more My partner was working late tonight, so I took myself out to Magpie, sat on the patio, ordered exactly what I wanted, and enjoyed my own company. There's something really lovely about being comfortable enough to eat alone, explore your own city alone, and remember that being by yourself doesn't mean you're lonely. And the food certainly didn't hurt. The Point Reyes blue cheese on the heirloom tomato & cucumber salad was salty, pungent perfection. The California cheese board with Mt. Tam was so good, the house potato chips were honestly epic, and the scallop crudo had the perfect little kick from the pickled peppers with so many good textures. My server Audrey was absolutely lovely, too -- and surprised me with a carrot cake cookie to end the night, which was such a sweet little gesture. Good food. A Sacramento evening. No agenda. Just a little time with myself. Take yourself on the date. Order the cheese board. Sit at the table alone. Enjoy your own company. Whether you're single or happily partnered, you're pretty good company, after all.

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