I recently checked out Stepdads in Land Park and it absolutely delivered! The vibe is laid-back but still polished--perfect for anything from a casual brunch to catching up with friends over drinks. The burger we had was the real standout. Everything felt thoughtfully put together with bold flavors and great presentation. You can tell they care about quality ingredients and consistency. The menu has a simple, fun, modern twist while still being approachable, so there's something for everyone. Service was also a highlight--friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. It made the whole experience feel easy and enjoyable, especially while celebrating my dad's birthday! read more

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I stopped at Stepdad's yesterday for lunch with a friend. I had the Caesar Salad with grilled chicken, and she had the 1924 Burger. Except for the chicken which was pretty average, my salad was simply awful. It appears as though Stepdad's uses hearts of romaine rather than the whole head. Not a single leaf look like it was more than the palest of green/yellow from the core. The croutons were dry but didn't taste as though they'd been toasted or seasoned. The over abundance of chopped egg was frightening, and the capers (?) or oil-cured olives (?) just seemed out of place. All of this might have been overlooked had the dressing delivered. It did not. It had absolutely no flavor. How can that be? By definition Caesar dressing is nothing but a flavor symphony! No acid (lemon, vinegar), no salt (Worcestershire, anchovy, Parmesan), no pepper, no GARLIC. I bemoaned the lack of flavor as I grudgingly ate my salad, to which my friend replied "Well all of the salt ended up on", not in, "the middle of my burger". ‍ read more

Oh my goodness, Dad's got a glow up! Stepdad's is now a charming and warm MCM dream with an adorable dining room, cozy bar and outdoor patio. We came on a glorious Saturday and sat on the patio for brunch. I had the chorizo scotch egg which was lovely. Jammy yolk, tasty chorizo, black beans and two delicious tortillas. Lovely plate of food! I am already planning a return to sample the regular menu. read more

Stepdad’s - Chorizo scotch egg. Very tasty. - American Near Me - Sacramento, California

My husband took me here to try it and it was terrific! Started with espresso martinis and a cinnamon roll. Then I had the burger and my husband had the burrito. Both were excellent! Fries were nice and crispy and the bacon was so good!!! Burrito had half chorizo and half bacon and he added avocado. Mmmmmmm! Service was great and all the staff were very friendly. Love the style and vibe of the place. Felt like an old diner. Can't wait to go and check out lunch and maybe hang at the bar, it looked beautiful! The patio was pretty but we sat inside (thanks allergies). We will be back! read more

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I was looking at local. Well reviewed restaurants near my hotel and decided to pick stepdads because it had a lot of appealing pictures and good reviews and they delivered to the hotel through DoorDash. I ordered the 1924 burger and the crispy brussels sprouts both were OK. I feel conflicted cause I imagine if I were in the restaurant it would've been better, but I had to wait for the delivery driver to bring it at at least 12 minutes after it was ready. I love the fries. The burger was only OK and the crispy Brussel sprouts were not at all crispy. They had a coating of cheese on the top that had melted so I picked through the dish for the brussels sprouts as best as I could. It came with Shinto peppers and/ or some other kind of peppers, which were delicious and gave a little heat. I'm thinking to walk over for dinner to try their chorizo scotch eggs. read more

Stepdad’s - Crispy Brussels delivered by DoorDash and tastes okay. I'm thinking this would have been better eaten right away. The cheese made a mush - American Near Me - Sacramento, California

This place definitely has potential to be amazing but it needs quite a bit of improvement before it can unlock its full potential. The space is gorgeous. The wood paneling, the old school green furniture and the different touches create a cozy atmosphere. The service here is on the border of bad and good. There was no host to seat us when we arrived and so we just aimlessly stood there for a few minutes before we got someone's attention. When we were finally seated we stared at the menu so long that we had grown bored of discussing what we were going to order by the time our server showed up to take our order. After the food started to arrive they did pay a little more attention to us but I'm on the fence whether it was enough to redeem the lack of service at the start of the meal. On the fence is how I felt about this place thought out the night There were moments of magic which makes me believe they can unlock their full potential with a few changes. The cheese curds and the deviled eggs were the highlight of the evening. The dill in the ranch sauce reminded me of the dipping sauce at La-Bou. The wedge salad was a total miss. To take such a classic dish and add pumpkin seeds and squash is unnecessary. To me the beauty of a wedge salad is its simplicity. The burger was average and the soft serve with Granny Smith apple, caramel and what amounted to a Madeline cookie just felt too lazy for this menu. It's easy to add a burger to a menu, but when you are competing with In-N-Out, Willie's, and Shake Shack then you have to be confident the burger on your menu can stand up to those places. This one did not. It might sound harsh, but we started the meal with such great bites like the dill sauce and cheese curds that when the rest of the night didn't meet that level of excellence we couldn't help but be disappointed. I hope they can make a few tweaks because this has the potential to be a wonderful little spot. read more

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Stepdad's...is your cool dad! FOOD: I have been here three times and each time my belly leaves happy! I have had the burger twice and LOVE it. The flavors and quality of ingredients are a perfect match. This is for sure a high end burger. I also had the chicken sandwich which has the perfect layer of flavors. They also make a great Shirley temple. SERVICE: Each time we have been here we have always received the best customer service! Food arrives timely and we were checked in several times. They were also kind to our kids. AMBIANCE: Showstopper!! I love love the mid century modern vibe. You can tell the owners put a lot of thought into the vibe of this place. And to top is all off they have the cutest patio that is large. KID FRIENDLY? Yes, I have been here twice with my kids. They have a great kids menu. The patio is perfect for my wiggly kids to stretch out. The staff was always very attentive and kind to them. OVERALL, will I be back? YES! I am thankful for this new local gem and will add it to my rotation. read more

Stepdad’s - Buger on outside patio - American Near Me - Sacramento, California

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We finally made it back after visiting the second day they opened, and everything we experienced was either on point or improved from back then. They added sound baffling to the main indoor dining area, which made a huge difference in noise volume (although it's still not quiet of course). Everyone was just as friendly and attentive as before. The blue cheese burger was absolutely delicious. It was a fun homage to blue cheese-crusted burgers that Dad's Kitchen used to serve, but IMO it was a step up. Everything at Stepdad's has such strong flavors, and this burger was no exception. It was sour, and savory, and tart, and as always the house-made pickles did a lot of the carrying as they do on pretty much every dish they're included in. I also don't know why, but the fries here are incredibly good. Other than being maybe a bit more salty than usual, I can't put my finger on why, but damn they are satisfying. I tried two new drinks (Ducktail and Fall Ball) and both were unique and tasty. My wife had the blackened salmon bowl and very much enjoyed it. But just as last time, the star of the night was the soft serve. I'm pretty sure I said it in my original review, but Stepdad's has the best chocolate soft-serve ice cream i've ever had by a mile. Don't short yourself by skipping dessert when you go here! read more

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This was a surprise visit and it was worth the surprise! The inside is adorable and feels chic yet homey! I love the personal pictures on the wall it gives a warm touch! Came in on a Sunday so it was a bit busy, but the service was still amazing! We had a male bartender i unfortunately forgot his name, but he is hilarious and so attentive even with a rush. The food is great and very savory, wasn't a huge fan of the deviled eggs they're a little mustard heavy(IOM), everything else was slamming though! The special star is definitely the pancake breakfast! Can't wait to come back and get another one! read more

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Stepdad's. It's not Dad's. And that's fine. It's the Dad that stepped up. And I like it here. True, I've only been in one time, but once football season starts this is one of the places you'll likely find me, hoping for a better season than we've had in baseball this year. Bless. The makeover is quite pretty, actually. I like the wood, the cozy alcoves in the bar area, the comfy new bar stools, and ngl the full bar is nice, too. So much scotch. Scotch scotch scotch, I love scotch. Well, I love developing my baby scotch palate, truthfully. Sad to see the A's roll up gone, but if you look carefully there are still baseball remnants about. Magic 8 Ball phrase triangle decorations are a thing, and I am a fan. Ok, enough aesthetic talk. The food and drinkies are also great. They serve dinner, snacks, and dessert currently, though there is talk to move into brunch hours soon. We came in last weekend, as we were winding down from a lazy Sunday out, so I ordered an Old Fashioned as I pondered the menu. Very good. Bar staff were friendly and fun to converse with. There were lots of yummy veggie friendly snacks and a Chickpea burger (bun is not vegan) on the menu, but I had already eaten dinner. So, it was ice cream time. They have a handful of different ice cream treats here, which is exciting! This normally includes Mr. Whippy (sounds a lot like a 99 from the menu description to me, a heavenly treat for a different visit I think!) but they were all out. I ordered the strawberries and cream instead. With real strawberry slices, yum yum. It was excellent. It's different than the place it was before, which was a place I loved and had many good memories attached to. That's how life works sometimes. Stepdad's is cool. The vibes are right so far. I like it and I like the service. I'll be back! Open 4-10 pm M, W-Sun, Closed Tuesdays Vegan Corner: house brined pickles, fancy house olives, shishitos, they do not currently have vegan buns bc I asked specifically, you're welcome, and salads only Bathroom Report: beautiful, I especially like the posters in the right one iykyk ;-) Parking: tiny lot, side streets, not metered, would not chance the lots across the street unless you're doing laundry beers read more

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Me and my mom went out for the day and were looking for a place to eat, so I checked Yelp and found Stepdads. We didn't have to wait to be seated or wait long for our drinks or food. The customer service was great, and the food was delicious. read more

Place is nice. Drinks are good. Food is mid. Service is consistently good but the food is mediocre at best read more

Stepdad’s - Took some bites but their fettuccine bolognese - American Near Me - Sacramento, California

It's a new restaurant in the same vein as Dad's, and it's important to note that if you had fond memories of the old restaurant in place here. We went for brunch and enjoyed what we had, but the service was slightly slow (and we ended up getting our dishes with over 10 minutes in between). The back patio space is great and I appreciate them trying to put a new concept in place! read more

Stepdad’s - American Near Me - Sacramento, California

We have had the shortribs for dine in and they were fantastic. Had a beautiful, glistening sauce over the top of the beef. Potatoes were smooth, buttery and lump free. However- we ordered take out and this is what we got. DRY, dry, dry beef - no sauce to be found. Potatoes with golf ball size lumps. The vegetables were thrown in and rather tasteless. I hope this very downhill trajectory is NOT permanent. This meal was quite a let down. I'm attaching two pics- what we received for takeout and what we really enjoyed the first time we ordered it. Hope they get this worked out soon. read more

Stepdad’s - Short Rib Take out - NO sauce was included, those are all 'chunks' is the mashed potatoes. What a let down - American Near Me - Sacramento, California

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We love Dad's, but Step Dad's deserve a chance too. Went here for lunch the first time--they definitely renovated. Everyone sat outside but we opted for indoor seating. We were the only one seated inside...it was super quiet, the kitchen was nearby so staff were accessible and plenty. We order an appetizer, salad and entree to share. The Chili Mac was creamy and cheesy, love the rigatoni but wish the chili was spicer or at least more plentiful. I forgot we got "chili" mac. Overall, good mac. We love a good beet salad and it had all the great ingredients of one: farro, blue cheese, argula, red and yellow beets, candy walnuts but this was supposed to be a Beet and Pear Salad, it was just lacking the pear. A few pieces of shaved pears doesn't make this a beet and pear salad--just call it a beet salad. Tasted really good though. The entree has to be the down fall, the fish may look golden and crispy but the batter thick, wet and mushy on the inside--I gave up and just ate fish on the inside. Fries were alright. We'll be back to try other things, Step Dad's can't replace Dad's but he's trying to establish a place in our hearts and that's all that matter. Hahaha. read more

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We were able to try this spot on a later Saturday night around 745. Was able to sit at the bar seating with no wait. Immediately a server and bartender were there to greet us and get drinks started. We got their version of the Espresso Martini and it was so good we had 2. They have local and house beers on tap with a good selection. Got the Burger and Fish and Chips, best fries I've had in a long time. The food was cooked to perfection and the vibe was super cozy. Will definitely go back in the next month of so. read more

Let me start by saying the food was great! I've been wanting to come for so long and finally swung by and got the maple fried chicken sandwich. It was incredible! Thick chicken, crispy fried, perfect bun, great slaw and pickles and sauce. Service was good, came during happy hour it was pretty early. Kind of an interesting setup. There's the bar which is open then the side room tucked away behind big booths. I will say that it ain't cheap. Chicken sandwich was $21 and came with fries which wasn't horrible, but I also got the happy hour fries which I thought would be big for $10 but it came in a little bowl the same size as the kids Mac n cheese. I'd love to come back and try the burger but I think I'll have to work a few overtime shifts in order to afford it. The stepdad lite beer was great though! $5 on happy hour too! I brought my two girls with me and they were fairly well behaved. There were two other tables in our way out and both had kids there. The kids menu isn't super cheap either. $12 for Mac n cheese, $14 for a burger! read more

Stepdad’s - Maple fried chicken sandwich - American Near Me - Sacramento, California

We sat on the porch and had an amazing lunch. Fish and chips was piping hot and crispy, both tartar and ketchup were very flavorful. The chicken sandwich was the star, crunch buttermilk coating cooked to perfection with dad's mayo, pickles and apple slaw made the perfect sandwich to make you want more. The small Cesar salad with avacados was the perfect size. Don't forget the dessert, Carmel apple strudel which soft serve ice cream and a Dutch chocolate cone. This place is tucked away in a small strip mall next to a donut store and bakery. Worth the time to stop and try. read more

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Let me start by saying I love that this neighborhood restaurant was reinvented and reopened. I live down the street and it's great to have a place to walk to. I think with some time and tweaking, this place will earn more stars. I truly love the remodel. It looks great and feels great. Service is friendly and attentive. The cocktails were fabulous- great old fashioned. Why the 3 stars....unfortunately the food. It was fine, just not flavorful. Both our salads were fresh, but bland. The large pretzel was good, but the English cheddar sauce was also bland. I have no doubt with the current owners, that this place will only get better. It just wasn't a great experience this time for us. **Inside the restaurant is extremely loud. We had a hard time hearing one another. read more

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The chickpea smash burger was flavorful but definitely falls apart, try it if you want a vegetarian (or vegan?) option or if you like chickpea though. The regular burger was tasty as well just a bit pricey. Service was fast and friendly and the ambiance is just like Dad's. I'll be back for sure. read more

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The ambience is great, food amazing, and service unmatched! We tried a little bit of everything from the elote dip, to cheese curds, and the deviled eggs, all amazing! I had a 1924 Wagyu burger, well as shared fish and chips so yummy. My lil had the chicken tenders of fries and ranch, which were absolutely delicious.. definitely suggest this place and kudos to the chefs! read more

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Super good, simple food. Tastes homemade in the best way. The staff are always super great, welcoming and knowledgeable!

Came in on Sunday looking for brunch/breakfast we were seated quickly into a booth seat. The ambiance is kitschy 60/70ish with darker tones but looks to have a nice outdoor seating area. We glanced over the menu which was interesting and different. My husband chose the Chorizo scotch egg rancheros and I the power bowl. Pleasantly surprised at the depth of flavors and texture in my quinoa salad power bowl had me loving every bite. My husband's Chorizo choice was just as amazing. The soft tortilla with crunchy crusted chorizo egg was a well balanced flavor bomb. Impressed by the creative culinary menu here. Quite a hidden treasure in Sacramento. Will definitely be back to try other menu options. Can't wait! read more

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Food was great. We had the special which had amazing bread and the burger had a lot of flavor. read more

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Ambiance is cool, service was great. Cocktails look good on paper, but ours were poorly executed . Ordered fish and chips, chips were undercooked so we really just got fish. Not sure what's going on with the deviled egg appetizer...they cut them on the bias which results in an off putting filling to egg white ratio I don't think they've been open very long, so probably still trying to hit their stride. Will give this place another chance. read more

The food is so good and the patio area is very nice, they had mists on since it was hot. The food is very good too, I ordered the corn appetizer with chips and the nicoise salad and they were both very good. Large portions too. There some parking at the front but otherwise you'll have to find a spot on the street. Service was very friendly too, but taking off a star because it was slow. read more

I love this spot. Love the renovations and the food. The staff are amazing, especially Kayla, who was our server the last two times we've gone. It's kid friendly but still a really menu for adults. So glad this is in the neighborhood and highly recommended. read more

I was very excited to see when Stepdad's took over Dad's and was looking forward to eating here. Came here on a Monday night and made a reservation. I ordered the fish and chips, my friend ordered the burger, we shared the cheese curds and each got a cocktail. The food was mediocre. I think the price point is a bit expensive for what you get. The food was a bit bland and the presentation needs work. The staff are very attentive which is great and the inside of the restaurant looks nice. read more

Let's start out with the positive! Stepdad's has an amazing staff. They are friendly, fast, helpful and attentive. The place is charming and on the minimalist side. It is clean with clean bathrooms. We sat at a "bar nook" and still had great conversation and privacy with the service of a table. They have a lot of fun drinks and N/A options too. The food was also great! We tried the Deviled eggs and I like that they don't do anything crazy to them but the Dijon mustard is a nice tangy addition. We also had the Brussel sprouts and they were fantastic. Again, not getting fancy with crazy ingredients. Just really great roasted and seasoned little guys. My main dish was the salmon bowl. The salmon was cooked perfectly! The mint yogurt sounded like maybe it wasn't needed with the lemon vinaigrette already dressing the dish but it was such a cool flavor with the salmon. Everything tasted so fresh. The first reason I can't give Stepdad's a 5 is while I loved this salmon bowl, it really should be listed as a salad. It had dressing like a salad and I forgot quinoa was even listed as an ingredient. It was a great piece of salmon and a lot of arugala. Just not what I expected ordering a bowl. The second reason is parking. There is very little and street parking in this neighborhood is clearly discouraged by the occupants. I never understand why people open food establishments in neighborhoods that aren't very business friendly. And there are quite a few in a two or so block area. It gives a vibe that the only people who are welcome live close and that's kind of a bummer. I still say check it out! read more

I was really stoked to try this spot. Was bummed when Dads closed and watched with excitement to the lead up of the opening of Stepdads. Finally got around to trying and unfortunately it didn't really stack up. The service was kind and attentive, and the atmosphere was nice, no complaints there but unfortunately the food didn't stack up at all. I ordered the Fish and Chips. The portions were generous, but the fish was not crispy in the least. It was like eating fish in dough. There was little to no seasoning going on. While the fish itself was nicely cooked, it was just like eating bland fish wrapped in soggy bland dough. The fries served alongside were not noteworthy at all either. read more

We really enjoyed our meal here. They have cleaned the place up. My wife had the fish and chips. I had the wagyu burger. It's a little more expensive, but so is everything. We look forward to many more meals at this great neighborhood spot. read more

My wife and I were there and had a wonderful experience. The food was what we hoped for and the drinks were on target. The service was great and the atmosphere was fantastic. read more

Brunch service is delicious. Beautiful spot for a meet up. Parking might be tricky during busy times. read more

Stepdad’s - Avocado Toast - American Near Me - Sacramento, California

Great neighborhood spot, tasty menu created by Chef Oliver Ridgeway. Definitely returning for the food and service. read more

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Had lunch with a friend here on August 8th, and everything was fantastic. Valerie was our server and she was delightful, and full of personality. Will ask for her next time and every time! Friend had the burger and I had the special fried chicken sandwich. Both were excellent. The fried chicken sandwich was the best I've ever had! I hope it becomes a regular menu item, because I'm craving it! Stepdad's is awesome!! read more

Checked out Stepdads this past week. Was not impressed. I know they are just getting started.. but the food was not great. Our table had fish and chips that left a lot to be desired. The fish was undercooked and the fries are bland. The portion is not worth the asking price... and the boujee amount of condiments was a joke as they don't provide enough. My wife had the burger and enjoyed... just felt the fries were boring and bland. I am truly hoping the food improves and the menu grows once they land on some favorites. The menu is very limited as they start out, which is to be expected. Parking is still a nightmare, and the ambiance and atmosphere feel fresh, but not fun. The patio is nice and has misters which makes the Sacramento Nights a little more bearable. On a plus... the service was friendly and attentive. Had to ask for silverware and salt and pepper, as well as sugar... which was a downside when trying to enjoy dinner. Rooting for this place to be a hit, but lots to work on before a more solid review. read more

We were weekly regulars at Dad's on Freeport. Chiming in for all of the other neighbors who are wondering what the new space is like. The headline: We'll be back! The notes: It's lovely -- so pretty & well laid out and family friendly with a great menu and the food is all delicious. The staff are all top shelf & professional. It's also 100% not Dad's! And that's ok. They have a full bar with gorgeous cocktails, now! AND they are currently open til 10! No hovering at the bar. No chalkboard & the garage door stays closed. The hard note: the lighting in the bar is just not right -- too dim & the bar lamps end up glaring. (This is fixable, I know a local shop that can help.) The bar vibe is less sports bar (they do still have the game on) & neighborhood chat space, but that might evolve. They do have these darling alcoves in the bar for 2-top dates! I'm so glad to have this back as a restaurant in the neighborhood. We hope to see you there, that was always the fun of the spot -- we always saw friends & neighbors there! read more

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As others have suggested, the neighborhood restaurant is a treasure to be coveted. It's a rare bird in suburban Saramento. I'd like Pangea and Hop Garden and Cafe Dantorels to sustain and thrive. When I walk past my driveway-parked car on my way to eat I grin with glee. Never cared too much for the food at the Original Dad's. This one has potential. I think sincerely the burger is the best one in town. I've ordered it each of the three times I've been. That's their signature. It's not some great bargain, in honesty. Drinks are good. The Strauss Family Creamery softserve has recently been called out by brand name in the revised menu. Ambience is nice, save for the front room that housed a pinball machine at the old restaurant. I hope for all of our sakes they make it. We should do whatever we can to make it so. read more

I love that this restaurant is located in Land Park, and the menu looked absolutely fantastic! I was genuinely excited to try several items and had high hopes for a great dining experience. Unfortunately, the front dining area really detracted from the evening. I was seated up front, and it was a very unpleasant experience. Three separate tables were squeezed in together, right in the middle of foot traffic -- people walking in and out, waiting for tables, or standing around staring in our direction. It felt more like a chaotic lobby than a dining space. I waited 25 minutes to be seated, only to be placed in what felt like an overflow area with zero ambiance. Meanwhile, guests who arrived after me were seated in the back, which was clearly more relaxed and inviting. When I asked to be moved, I was told I'd have to wait all over again -- so we left, and sadly, no one seemed to care. I really do want to come back, but I hope you'll consider redesigning that front area. It would work much better as a waiting space or standing bar -- not a place to enjoy a special meal. read more

was very excited for this restaurant opening up down the street from me. Have been for all the themed brunches, regular brunch and dinner. I also think the happy hour is a great deal , grab a beer watch a game and relax. The reason for my low star review is the overall quality of the food and service I've experienced. The food is always bland , like constantly flavorless. I ate my way through the menu and now whenever I go in I get a salad or the pretzel . Everything else is just underwhelming. Especially for the price point. Now the service is another thing. Seeing servers giggle and gossiping instead of maintaining tables. The busser always seems overwhelmed and I still see dirty tables with plates and trash on them every time I go here. I saw a RAT on the patio three times. Long story short. This is a great place to come to drink and watch sports. Not the place to come and have a proper meal. read more