Three of us went to Pilothouse Restaurant for lunch. Our salads, sandwich, and clam chowder were fantastic. Great ambiance- felt like I was on the Titanic with the staircase. Great service from our waiter. Would definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

This place was not a great experience. It took over 20 minutes to get water. Our waitress was My oysters were supposed to be an appetizer and were served in ice water. The waitress seemed personally offended and wanted to argue. For some reason she refused to take the one appetizer plate we had on our table the entire time. We ordered the wine pairing and it was not paired. It would show up and no food. 0/10 do not recommend There's a mandatory 22% gratuity and they did not earn it read more

Pilothouse Restaurant - Raw oysters - New American Near Me - Sacramento, California

Came here for Dine Downtown with my friends. We ordered drinks to start, most of them being a classic Hurricane cocktail. It was a little strong (but I think they generally are haha). For our courses we picked the Nduja Croquettes for our appetizer. These were fantastic! Came with a fresh pesto bed as well. For our main entree we selected the Short Rib Bourguignon. This was as tasty. I feel like mine had a bunch of mushrooms but overall the short rib and potatoes were good. For the dessert, I chose the Meyer Lemon Bar. It was pretty tart and I think at this point I was just too full to enjoy it. The others at the table had Pete's Pot De Crème, which was fluffy and tasted great. Probably the best thing I had during this dinner. We sat up on the second deck by the bar. It wasn't too crowded so it was good volume level. Our server and the food runners were polite and quick. read more

Pilothouse Restaurant - Dine downtown menu - New American Near Me - Sacramento, California

Talk about dinner with a view! For Mother's Day, my Pop took my Mom and me out for dinner and an overnight stay. Our experience here was memorable. The restaurant is located on the first floor of the Delta King, a docked paddle-wheel boat. Being on the Sacramento River, the view is lovely. A beautiful waterfront view in a charming historical boat. The restaurant is a decent size with tables and booths for various party sizes. The decor is vintage and nautical with a casual vibe. We found the service to be friendly, warm, and efficient. My family and I shared appetizers and ordered our dishes. We had the Bartlet Pear Salad and Pan Seared Crab Crakes. The salad was fine, nothing special. I love crab cakes but was slightly disappointed as these didn't hold their shape. It was a bit soft and mushy. For my entrée, I had the Pan Seared Petrale Sole. The fish was quite thin and overcooked, swimming in butter. I also was misled as it stated seasonal vegetables but was only given carrots. I had bites of my family's dishes which I enjoyed more! We ended the night with Lava Cake, which wasn't very runny inside. If you live in Sacramento or want a view, I do recommend at least checking out the Delta King, a historic boat. It's located in Old Town with street parking around. In my opinion, this is a restaurant where the view is better than the food. I'm lucky to have been treated somewhere new and to celebrate Mother's Day here! read more

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If you are looking for a spot next to the river- this is it. If you are looking for great food this is not it. Great views of the river. Service is pleasant. The food is what brings the review down. We had the Calamari with a mystery dip- what was it? Pesto? Mayo? (Black garlic charred scallion- per the menu). The calamari itself was ok. Crispy but fishy. We also had the shrimp louie. The lettuce was crisp. The dressing was a version of thousand island. The bay shrimp was seasoned with ? I think the fish and chips and fries is the way to go here. We should have listened to our server. read more

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I went here for lunch on a hot day in the summer. Due to this, there was only indoor seating. There's no AC so they have a giant fan in the corner. It's a small restaurant with only about 8 tables around the bar. The menu is small too. I went on a weekday and there was only one server for the 8 tables plus people at the bar. He was really nice and informative of the menu. The food didn't take too long to come out. I got the fish and chips which were good. There wasn't much else on their lunch menu I wanted to try upon a second visit. Their breakfast menu looks really good so I'll have to return during breakfast hours. read more

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One of the most unique restaurants in Sac! Located on the Delta King paddle boat, docked in Old Sac. Dine with a view of the water in the formal dining room or in the bar (that often has live music). The food seems to have been updated in recent years and the service is (usually) good. We were dining during an exceptionally busy night recently and the service did lag a bit, but we forgave it due to the busy nature of the night! They offer a variety of seafood, pasta and steak entrees, classically prepared and presented. And their desserts are excellent. Enjoy a special meal, with beautiful river views, aboard this historic Sac Town River boat! read more

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The waiting staff was very friendly once they finally attended to us. I was waiting at the hostess stand for a while before someone even addressed me despite the several people who walked past me and helped people right before me. The cocktails were great! The menu was not accurate and they brought out something that I was not expecting. The food was also not great. We got the fried calamari which came out burnt-ish. They were very nice about taking it back for a new one but they brought out a very similar product that wasn't great. We also got the flatbread and that was just okay, only enough to share with 2 people. The Cajun pasta was pretty good. The crabcakes were just okay as well. Not very flavorful. I would not be able to recommend this place because of the expensive prices and the food not being very good. The ambiance is romantic and intimate, it's not very loud. read more

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James was awesome as our server. We recognized James from our last trip here when we had breakfast in the dining room. He is the go to guy for information personality and he treats everyone of his customers like they are special. You put that in combination with a great menu and incredible views, and you have the perfect place to eat. The menu is extensive and I found exactly what I wanted . Pork marinated in apple cider was off the hook incredibly good. I tried some of the other entrées and starters, and everything was totally totally tasteful. read more

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2/21/26 Horrible experience for party of 6! Our server was inattentive, untrained, and clearly didn't care. We requested bread for our table (up charge) and waited 30 minutes to be served 2 slices of toast! The soup was served cold and 1 entree was too salty to eat yet there was no urgency to rectify it. We requested a condiment for an entree salad and it finally came 20+ minutes later. After speaking with the manager it was clear that she too was untrained and inexperienced. Total failure in management!! read more

It was just okay! Wanted to take my tia to a place we can take pictures. The food was just okay nothing over fancy. We were outside it was just okay as well. read more

Pilothouse Restaurant - Front - New American Near Me - Sacramento, California

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I came here on Christmas Day. We actually made reservations couple weeks for a our party for Christmas day. We also even called to confirm the reservations but things did not go as planned the day of. When we arrived there, they seemed to have trouble finding our reservations. Long story short - we had to wait about 20-40 minutes for our table and we arrived on time/early for our reservation. So I was a little upset about that. After we were seated, we were given our menus. Well, to our surprise, they did not give us the correct menus for half our party. The short braised ribs fettucine was on it so when we went to order it, we were told by the waiter that's the wrong menu. So the events leading up to the meal made it seem like this restaurant is organize - potential loss reservation and handing out wrong menus? Also, we saw some tables with bread but we didn't get any complimentary bread either. I am a little confused if bread is or isn't complimentary. I didn't see bread on the menu either. I ordered the mahi mahi and had some appetizers. We got 3 appetizers to share among us - calamari, flat bread and the brussels sprouts. I thoroughly enjoyed the brussels sprouts and the sauce that came with it. The calamari wasn't bad and the flatbread was okay as well. The fish seemed overcooked and dry. Some people ordered the salmon and it seemed dry. The risotto seemed undercooked and not very good either. Overall, the food was very mediocre. After the meal, I overheard the staff requesting kids menu for a table. We have kids in our table and requested for a high chair so I am confused if they offer a kids menu. Kids menu wasn't offered or given to us so another point of disorganization in this restaurant. If you ask for parking validation, they do give you a piece of paper where you scan the barcode. I believe it took $6 off the parking price. We parked at one of the parking structures nearby as suggested on their website, somewhere near I and 2nd? We were also surprised by the 22% Christmas surcharge on our bill. Our service is also lacking. My son asked for more water but the wait staff refused it to him. They took away half our water cups and left the other ones near the end, and only chose to refilled certain water cups. The restaurant did feel very festive for Christmas though, it has lights and a Christmas tree which was nice. It did have a warm feeling. The service and food was definitely lacking though - not sure if I'll return again. read more

I went to the restaurant mid afternoon. Not that many people there. I had the salmon Caesar. The dressing was delicious but the fish was not fresh. I told the nice looking dark haired waiter that I would pay for it but that the fish was not fresh. I let him know that I would be leaving shortly so he could bring my bill. I waited 10 minutes and he didn't come back so I went to the counter and he made me wait for my bill while he finished unstacking his glasses. I commented I'm usually a 20% tipper but you didn't come back out to give me the bill and he said "you don't have to tip me at all"and then he said "don't come back" wow! Is this how you get repeat business? read more

I went for Dine Downtown and was not disappointed. The 3 course menu and its choices were fantastic. The bacon wrapped prawns were excellent and the short rib ravioli was delicious, decadent. And very flavorful. Even the wine pairings and the spicy martini were great! I sat upstairs and was served by the bartender who was delightful. She was attentive and had great conversation. The ambiance was upscale and posh but very welcoming read more

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We expected it to be busy on Christmas and didn't mind the extra long wait. It gave us time to enjoy the view . The view of the bridge was beautiful. Our server forgot the appetizers, and brought us the wrong check, then gave us back the wrong credit card. She was sweet but overstressed. The Mahi mahi was overcooked . Very dry, The pasta dish was amazing! First !time my daughter finished all of her dinner in awhile. The wine was good . There was a 22% "christmas surchage" added to the bill we did not know in advance. read more

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My husband and I ate here for our anniversary dinner last night and I was very impressed!!! It has a calm and romantic atmosphere. Our server Sladjana was THE SWEETEST server we've ever had. She showed us some of the photos on the wall and told us a bit about the Delta Kings history. She was personable, friendly and just very pleasant overall. I had ordered a grilled ribeye and it was cooked perfectly. Melt in your mouth juicy type of steak. Pairs well with mashed potatoes and the broccolini. The shrimp cocktail was just ok, had a little dryness to it but still enjoyable. We will definitely come back! read more

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Beautiful ambiance killer Delta breeze drinks, excellent service and on the river in old town Sacramento- I love this place! read more

Pilothouse Restaurant - Menu at the Pilot house restaurant - New American Near Me - Sacramento, California

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We came here for an afternoon cocktail and decided to have lunch. Cocktails were very good I had a hurricane and my wife had a French 75. For lunch, my wife had the chicken sandwich. While a lot of potential, the bread ratio was off the charts. My wife tried to cut out the bread to try and achieve the right ratio. See image. I ordered the Fried Calamari sandwich. Two calamari patties which were clearly frozen and then cooked. Would not order again. Both our fries came mildly warm. Service was good and it was a beautiful day. It is a great venue on a day like this in Sacramento. read more

Pilothouse Restaurant - Lots of bread! - New American Near Me - Sacramento, California

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The food was OK. I would say marginal for what they charge. My friend ordered a burger well done and it came medium-rare to medium and she had asked for no cheese so of course the blue cheese was on the burger. We were left unattended without service for 20 minutes or more at a time several times. It really didn't look like it was that busy there so I don't understand why several servers there could not be just a little more attentive. I do not plan on going here again, unless it is to the bar for a drink upstairs along the river to watch the sea lions. I don't know why I was expecting better, I've been here for brunch before and the service just as bad if not worse. read more

Had a really nice, very early dinner here last night! Jamie was our server and he was wonderful! Helpful (but not too much), knowledgeable, kind, and not pushy! We started with the crab cake - delicious! No Old Bay seasoning and more meat than bread crumbs. Our cocktails were tasty as well! I had the Queens Linen and my husband had an Old-Fashioned with the recommended whiskey. For dinner we both had the New York Strip steaks, medium rare. They were cooked well and very tender. The mashed potatoes were yummy and not too salty. The broccoli may have been a bit over cooked for my preference, but still okay. We sat downstairs by a window in the river side. The view was gorgeous! Sine it was an early dinner, in mid-November we got to watch the sunset. Crème Brûlée for dessert - great flavor but a little loose and heavy on the sugar perhaps. The hostess was also really nice when we arrived. We will definitely go back! I apologize for the less than attractive photos, I kept digging in before I snapped!! read more

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Made reservations for my daughters 15th birthday. I thought we would have a nice dining area (from the photos posted). 1st floor area was a nice dining area, upstairs was the bar. We arrived and it was only 1 server and 1 bartender. She didn't look at my reservation she just said sit where you'd like upstairs. Which sucked because we didn't know first floor was not in use. We ordered drinks. Took maybe 15 minutes for the drinks to arrive. 2 beers and 1 old fashioned. Appetizers came out in a reasonable time but the rest of our food took longer than an average wait time. Think it was an hour and 15 minutes. We ordered the fried calamari and zucchini for an appetizer and clam chowder. Wasn't a fan of the fried but clam chowder was good. For dinner my daughter had the Cesar salad with chicken and buffalo chicken sliders. She seemed satisfied. I ordered the Salmon with risotto. Risotto seemed over cooked and super sticky. I enjoyed to salmon. Overall, I probably won't come back again due to the slow service and quality. Mendy was really doing her best! Bartender, not so much. read more

Pilothouse Restaurant - Caesar Salad w/chicken, Salmon and risotto, buffalo chicken sliders - New American Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Weeknight work dinner for visiting colleagues, a party of 12. The Pilothouse Restaurant is part of the Delta King Hotel paddlewheel riverboat moored in Old Sacramento on the water. Street metered parking is 2 hours, enforced until 10 PM. Otherwise, there is either the Old Sacramento Parking Garage or the Tower Bridge Garage, both City of Sac Parking that can take validation. Personalized printed menus "Welcome Aboard Nuseed" with the date. Two appetizers to choose from -- Fritto Misto (Calamari), or Spanish Cremini Mushrooms. Bread baskets and butter for the table as well. A Caesar salad option was there as well. Entree selections included Salmon, Pork Chop, Steak, or Pasta. The dessert was a Chocolate Lava Cake. Samantha was our main server and she did a great job taking down our orders, water refills, etc. I didn't get a pic of the calamari or mushrooms, but I had the Caesar and added chicken. The chicken was a bit dry, but the house-made dressing was good! For my main I went with the honey soy glazed Atlantic salmon which came with a garlic sage couscous. Portion was okay, sweet chili sauce on top too, thankfully not dry like the chicken was. Probably could have used a vegetable accompaniment to the dish. Others around the table got the New York Steak (in one instance, two steaks for one order), the Cajun Vegetable Pasta, and a special vegetarian order of the Farmhouse Salad. Steaks were mostly cooked to the desired doneness. I don't think anyone got the pork chop that I saw. Every other person saved room for dessert. The chocolate lava cake came with vanilla ice cream and chocolate/raspberry drizzles. I wouldn't say it was actually molten/lava inside, but otherwise yummy. Old-time jazzy music set the ambiance. While eating I was fine, but when walking to the restroom or to leave, you definitely could feel the boat moving a little so steady those sea legs! Our window view was facing Old Sacramento rather than the river toward West Sacramento/ziggurat building, but still had great [chilly] photo opportunities at the staircase inside, and of the Tower Bridge lit up at night. read more

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I am obsessed with this restaurant. My second time eating here was for the Thanksgiving Buffet with family, and wooooow. So worth it. Things I ate and loved: * Macarons * Cake * Prime Rib with au jus sauce and fresh creme horseradish * Carved turkey with gravy obviously * Seafood and shellfish buffet (fresh oysters!) * Mashed potatoes * Fish fillet * Salad bar * So many other things I can't even remember Seriously so worth the money. I couldn't believe they were straight up slicing off huge pieces of prime rib with au jus and horseradish. That alone makes me dream of coming back here for Thanksgiving again. The family at the table next to us was large and inebriated, but extremely friendly, and we joked with them about how nice it is to not have to COOK on Thanksgiving and instead enjoy time out of the house at a nice restaurant! What's also nice is the view. We had a beautiful corner booth that gave us a wide window view of the Sacramento River, and the cute Christmas decor everywhere made it so festive and beautiful. I haven't had one bad thing at this restaurant in the two times I've been here, and just writing this review makes me want to come back! The service is always great. The food is fantastic. And the fact the restaurant is located in a really cool old ship just adds to the charm. Highly recommend! read more

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Dinner was incredible! It was a very busy holiday weekend evening, right after the Old Sacramento Theater of Lights (super sweet family event- and free!). The wait staff assigned to us was clearly overwhelmed but the manager, Sophia, jumped in and made us feel really taken care of. When dinner arrived it looked amazing and omg was it ever. Perfectly tender salmon and steak, literally cut the steak with a fork, melt in your mouth. Risotto also the perfect texture, creamy without being heavy or dense. All of the flavors came through, nothing was over salted or overwhelming. Really high quality food - expect to eat really well! Thank you Sophia and thank you to the chef. It was a memorable night out- I look forward to going back! read more

Service was horrible. From the long wait for the hostess while the place wasn't busy to the waitress who took forever to give us the check I've never seen such a lousy place. Oh and I told the waitress that I'm not eating bread or potatoes and sure enough the entree shows up with spuds! The food was tasteless. The chicken was rubbery and dry despite swimming in a pool of watery gravy. Avoid this tourist trap at all costs! read more

New to Sacramento, and wanted to try out this cool looking restaurant. Hostess was friendly and welcoming. Our waiter was great and attentive. The food on the other hand was terrible. We started with the Calamari, which I can compare to chewing on a rubber band. The batter was nearly burnt, and the squid it itself was so tough. I think we had 3 pieces before we had them take it away. I ordered the rosemary chicken with mashed potatoes. When they brought it, I took a look at the chicken which looked like they sprinkled chives on top of plain chicken. Upon cutting the chicken leg, the inside was still pink and blood began to run on to my potatoes. I was so disappointed because the concept is cool but man was the food terrible. This place has some potential if they figure it out. In the meantime I would save my money and go somewhere else. read more

Pilothouse Restaurant - New American Near Me - Sacramento, California

First time here. Thought I was lost but easy to find. Burger was amazing!!! I couldn't finish it all, took half of it home. read more

Pilothouse Restaurant - New American Near Me - Sacramento, California

Went here during lunch hour for an afternoon work meeting. The ship was still decorated with holiday lights and designs which made it seam inviting. We were seated promptly and able to order food quickly. Not many options for drinks as they had the basic sodas and some lemonade available. I ordered the fish and chips meal which left much to be desired. The batter was extra thick and without flavor to where you had to rely on the tartar sauce to make the taste bearable. The fries were chunky, basic and not worth much. Didn't try the coleslaw so I have no opinion on it. The waiter we had was not attentive and did not replenish drinks. Overall this was my first time here and as I see it will be my last. Had it not been for work, I don't think I would have eaten here on my own. Try at your own risk. read more

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Go for the ambiance of the old river boat. The bar area and grand staircase are amazing. Pork chop was delicious and the service was friendly. Our 7 year old son really appreciated having dinner on a boat and basically eating like it was the 1950's read more

The atmosphere is interesting, but that's about where it ends as a dining experience. Arrived early for dinner and the staff is friendly and cordial. We were seated at a nice side table, yet I found the seats most uncomfortable. That doesn't typically bother me, but these chairs just didn't do it for a casual dinner. We ordered and one person got the chicken entree, and we were then informed that was the only one. OK, no problem, but three of us ordered the pork chop only to have the waiter return and tell us there was only one of that item too. You'd think the kitchen and wait staff would coordinate that before handing out menus, and we were the first in the room. Odd. So I compromised and ended up getting the Cajun linguini, which was not good at all. There was not one Cajun thing about it, having lived in New Orleans and had many Cajun dishes, including in Cajun country; plus I cook it myself. It was bland, tasteless, lacking any flavoring or spiciness and the only possible Cajun ingredient were some prawns. The supposed andouille sausage wasn't andouille at all, but rather some tasteless ground meat. Andouille has power and punch, plus distinctive taste. Such a letdown, as a substitution too. At least they need to remove the term Cajun! I did start with the fried calamari that was the highlight of the meal for me. Crispy and fried just right, if anything they were a bit overbreaded. We were never offered coffee or tea after the meal, although they did comp a shared dessert as it was a celebratory dinner. Seriously, during these times I do my best to be kind, understanding, because of supply and staffing issues, but these were truly missteps. There were a couple of annoying flies that kept landing on food and drink, which didn't help matters. I hope they improve as it feels more like a tourist trap than a quality experience, sorry to say. read more

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If I could give this place is zero or a -5 I would do it in a heartbeat. It was one of the worst experiences I've ever had in my life and I'm 62 years old and go out on a regular basis. My wife and I enjoy their couples went there at 4 o'clock to have dinner. We seated right at the bottom of the stairs and proceeded to order appetizers and cocktails. About 20 minutes later, the "manager in charge" came to me and asked me to talk to me privately. Since I already know that my voice carries, I told her there was no reason to pull me aside privately because I already know what you wanna talk to me about and I'm not embarrassed and my friends don't care. She insisted again so I told her a story about the movie, trading places that correlated to me and she said that was fine. Everything went downhill from there. Another 30 minutes went by, and they never even came by and took our food order. how nauseatingly inappropriate! The place wasn't even that busy and we really weren't that loud. Believe me when I say, I have a big mouth and was partying with my friends, but we were not even close to any volume that required attention. My buddy finally said... Let's just get the hell out of here. They obviously don't wanna serve us. So I got my $175 bill for appetizers and cocktails and told the waitress, which it really wasn't her fault, that you just lost out on about $500! I gave my number to her so the actual "manager" would call me and of course they never did because they suck. This place is beyond annoying! If you don't want my fucking money then fine but don't be such a bitch! We went over into old sac and spent almost $1000. Their loss. Get your shit together and quit acting like your hoity-toity! You're not! read more

There were wasps all over the tables harassing us the whole time we ate. Service was terribly slow. Items were missing from my spicy sandwich. I witnessed a waitress spill aioli on a customer. Trays of food to bring to customers were right next to the women's restroom door. Table next to us got a white claw that has residue all over the rim. It's taken us 20+ minutes to get the check. I would never recommend this restaurant to anyone. The views are not worth it especially for the price point. read more

Poor service, mediocre food, and high prices are no way to run a restaurant. I haven't been here in a while and judging by this experience I won't be back. Our server must have learned his craft as a Post Mate delivery man. He was barely there except to take our order. I had to ask for utensils for our table. They brought out our appetizers but delayed the salad. We asked for bread and it finally came out towards the end of the meal. The server never asked about the food (ok) and only came back to bring our check. I know this is a tourist destination but I have been to most of them in old Sac. Pilot house has the old restored boat but little else to recommend. read more

Full, detailed review below, but first a NOTE TO MANAGEMENT: What the heck is "dinner bread"? That's what our server said as she placed the basket on our table 1 minute before entrees were served. At this point, we had been in your restaurant for an hour with a round of cocktails and 2 finished appetizers. If you see a table with impatient, hungry child please serve bread and butter as soon as the drinks have been ordered. To receive this right before entrees are brought out is just wasteful and even a bit insulting. Just not at all what you expect from a fine dining establishment and given the amount of money we spent. Seemed like a tactic to get you to buy their appetizers, which the adults at our table were going to order any way. Children can be picky however. At least ask if the table would like bread/butter as soon as the appetizer order is placed. I have never experienced anything like this at a restaurant nor have my party guests and we were all a bit surprised by it--not in a good way. Perhaps, don't carry/serve bread and butter at all rather than using this odd approach! What we ordered: - 1 Tuna Tartar appetizer - 2 Crab Cake appetizers - 2 Draft IPAs - 1 French 75 - 2 Cajun Linguine - 1 Mahi Mahi - 1 Kids meal Chicken Quesadilla PROS: - We had a reservation for 5:45 and were seated promptly upon arrival - My French 75 cocktail was tasty, but could have been colder or served in a chilled glass to combat the temperature inside the dining room - Crab cakes seemed fresh not frozen, but otherwise not impressive. See in Cons notes below. - Tuna tartar was excellent and fresh, definitely my favorite item and I would recommend it if you dine here - Ambience of the delta king river boat is quaint and charming - Overall spice and flavor of the Cajun Linguine were great, although pretty salty. Maybe no salt is needed in the pasta water because the sauce has enough? - Kids meal was a large amount of food for the price, it could've fed an adult. Didn't taste this, however. CONS: - No A/C or not working properly. I felt bad for the staff wearing long sleeve black shirts in 90° heat when they couldn't keep at least the dining areas cool. I feel like the heat affected their service and attentiveness. My toddler was struggling to keep cool and this made her more impatient to receive food, hence bread offered earlier would have been nice. - Draft Beer ordered by my husband and father were served not very cold and within minutes reached room temp due to the lack A/C. - Service was slow. Yes it was Father's Day, but they were not as packed as I expected for a holiday. I was able to make a last minute reservation. Our dining area had 3 servers and could have been managed by 2 given they only had 6-7 occupied tables our entire time there. - No small plates were brought to the table until after 5 minutes after appetizers arrived and we had to ask for them. Crab cake temperature dropped quickly because of this and it's not exactly a finger food you can eat without a fork and plate especially when sharing. Would have loved to try it warm as intended. - Crab cakes were not bad, but not great either. At 10.00 dollars a piece I was disappointed it tasted almost like a tuna patty, but fishier. And these got soggy & cold by the time we had small plates brought to us to eat them. Would not get these again. - Our used silverware were taken away when they cleared our appetizer plates and we were not told to hang onto our forks, nor were they replaced, so we didn't have any forks when the entrees came and had to ask for some more. - Husband's Mahi Mahi was bland - We were never checked on by our server to see how our meal was after we started eating, nor were we asked if we would like to order another round of beverages and didn't even have our waters topped off. - We had to flag down our server to bring us boxes and our check. I would've expected her to come by at least once before that and see if we'd like to see a dessert a menu, not no. Unfortunately, I do not recommend the Pilothouse Restaurant to anyone based off this first experience that cost us around 200.00 dollars plus tip. I've been a server for many years in more casual dining & know you can get a better experience at a bjs, yard house, elephant bar, etc. which have strict corporate standards and server training. I gave 2 stars for the French 75, Tuna Tartar, and Cajun Linguine. Without those, I'd rate this place 0.5-1 stars for what we spent compared to the service and quality of food/drinks received. read more

Pilothouse Restaurant - Crab Cakes - New American Near Me - Sacramento, California

Wow! What a pleasant surprise! The food is as good as the ambiance. We were seated for lunch with a river view. Service was friendly and fast. Our drinks were refilled regularly. The food quality was impressive for a lunch menu. The fish was crispy and flaky. The burger was juicy and flavorful. The salmon was fresh. And the chicken club had so much flavor, we wish wr had ordered 2. (My son is still teying to figure out he could make that sandwich at home) The decor was old time elegance. We are glad we stopped by for lunch. read more

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We had reservations for the Pilothouse on the 4th of July and had a great time. The restaurant is a bit dated, but the food was delicious. It was the perfect location to watch fireworks for the holiday. The only downside was that parking was difficult on such a crowded day. read more

We went for a late lunch. The staff were friendly and the view was pretty. The food was overpriced and not very good. We had the calamari sandwich, spicy chicken sandwich, fish and chips and a chicken Caesar salad. It was average-definitely not worth the price. read more

Came for Restaurant Week and was told "Oh that doesn't start until 5pm" no where is that stated! Here for my birthday and already disappointed. Husband's clam chowder was luke warm, Brussel Sprouts good but dip is just mayonnaise with bits of bacon. Fish and chips are eh. Cajun linguine was tasty but serving is small. Won't recommend or be back, very disappointed Service was the only good thing read more

Discovered Pilothouse whilst on a trip to Sacramento and the fact that it's on a large boat, immediately drew me in! The service after being seated was really slow and slightly passive aggressive. Even after I mentioned we needed to catch a flight soon. We ordered simple foods and even those took a while. Pricing was fair, food taste was okay, nothing special. It was a nice breeze outside but I feel it would hinder enjoyment of the food. Overall concept and location were worth seeing, maybe some drinks! read more

Lovely dining room. It was quiet, the tables spaced out and the food was amazing. Service was very fast but drinks took awhile.