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4.0 (85 reviews)
Open • 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
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Menu July 2026
Brian S.

We just stopped here for drinks at the bar, so no food. What a difference from the old "Dad's", this place is much more upscale. My old fashioned was really good, one of the better ones I've had in Sac. Also, the staff was super friendly, we had a great conversation with one of the bartenders. Prices are average. I can't speak for the food (sorry!), but the drinks and bar are great!

Burger with Egg
Brian H.

Another trip to Stepdad's for brunch! The drinks were really good and the puree or concentrate they used was delicious. Went with the Burger with Egg and it was amazing. The crowd came a little after 12, not sure if that's because they open at 11:30. We were kinda surprised they opened later but it was worth the wait!

Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Dyana B.

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!

Chorizo scotch egg. Very tasty.
Sara E.

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.

Buger on outside patio
Nicole J.

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.

Deviled Eggs
David M.

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.

Burrito with half chorizo and half bacon, added avocado.
Amy C.

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!

wine and beer menu
Matt D.

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!

Crispy Brussels delivered by DoorDash and tastes okay. I'm thinking this would have been better eaten right away. The cheese made a mush
Dawn C.

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.

Strawberries n cream
Jenny P.

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

Pancake breakfast
Jae H.

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!

Fish and Chips $24
Kishaun T.

4.5!! First time dining at this restaurant. This little spot had quite a few tables and a nice covered outside dining area. I came for the fish and chips and it did not disappoint! The serving was a little small but it was delicious. Would have been good to have some coleslaw to break up all the fry, but overall it is solid! Kay was our server and she was so nice, attentive, and personable.

Took some bites but their fettuccine bolognese
Sophia A.

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

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