I wanted to try this place for awhile because it seemed like it could be that gem outside the grid. The food is pretty good, not excellent. It's super quiet inside the restaurant, which some people might like, but everyone could hear everyone's convo quiet. All the wait staff seemed like they hated their job, except our waiter. A guy with glasses, was nice enough and trying. The pay at your table side with a portable credit card machine while they watch and wait is not my jam for a nice dinner. Overall, the decor, restaurant, and food is outdated. Been there, done that. But it tastes good and is prepared well. The energy in the place was stagnant and the employees were unhappy. And that spills over into our dinner time. Would I come here again? No, but I don't regret going to check it out. read more

This is hands down my favorite restaurant in Sacramento (and there are a lot to choose from!). The service is always great and the food has never disappointed. I especially like the Schnitzel. Very authentic. I also like that the menu is small and changes with the seasons. We actually just had Thanksgiving dinner here, and they did not disappoint. They also have a good wine list (and some cheaper options too!). My husband and I always split a bottle with dinner when we come here. read more

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Benjamin was our server. Excellent service free m him. Very attentive. Main course was good. Desserts a bit disappointing.

My boyfriend and I headed here for a prevalentine's dinner on 2/13. We were a little bit early for our 7:30 reservation but were immediately seated; they have several tables all decorated with flowers and candles. Intimate yet casual, no need to get super dressed up here. Our server, Skyler I believe, was so sweet. The wine list is huge and she gave us plenty of time to pick out a bottle, and offered to take any of our wine questions to the owner. We settled on a Chianti, which the owner came over and opened/poured for us. We also ordered a cheese plate to start, and my boyfriend (who is a huge brie fan) said it was the best triple creme brie he's ever had. It was perfect! There was also manchego, blue cheese, jam, honey, walnuts, toasted baguette, and figs. So good. One small complaint is that it would have been great if they had a separate butter knife (there was also bread and butter) and cheese knife, but our waitress didn't mind bringing us new utensils for the meals and in fact offered to do so. They have lots of delicious sounding options on the menu, and we finally decided on the flat iron steak for my boyfriend and the duck leg for me. Both are perfect portions, not a ridiculously huge serving size like it usually is in the US. The steak was delicious with the chimichurri sauce and hasselback potatoes, and my duck was good as well and came with white beans, bacon, and I think tomatoes. It could have used some salt, which they unfortunately do not have on the table. I got an espresso with dessert, which is only $1! We got the chocolate mousse cake, the mousse was great and the cake part was okay. It came with whipped cream and a raspberry. Great place to come and linger over some good food. Next time I will have to try the carpaccio! read more

Went here for lunch (workday so no booze review). Food was good. Salad nicely done, not overdressed, meat plate had a good assortment of stuff. Prices also reasonable and the space is nice. Ordered hot tea and it came with milk, honey, and lemon... quite nice. Honestly this place would have gotten four to five stars, if not for their unfortunate choice of music. We noticed almost immediately after we sat down as it was loud enough to interfere with conversation: "Jesus, JESUS, JEEEEESUS." hmmm, I wonder if this is a Christian station or just one song on a mix... Next song, "praise you, PRAISE YOU, PRAAAAAAISE YOOOOOU." I have no problem with people being religious, or expressing their religious preferences, but this music was 1) loud, and 2) terrible. Those lyrics were literally the chorus to each song. The highs: food, the space (old Cafe Michel building) The lows: the music The bottom line: Change the music/volume and this place is a winner. read more

First off, a disclosure: One of the principals in the restaurant is a neighbor of ours. That said, I believe this is a fair review. We've been to TableVine twice now and have greatly enjoyed it both times. The food has been excellent on all counts and service has been attentive. The 5 star rating is not there because they will be competing with Ella or Grange or some of the other high end restaurants in Sacto; the rating is high because they are exceeding my expectations for the type of place it is. Which is a nice, somewhat upscale neighborhood spot with good food at reasonable prices. The atmosphere is intimate and fairly quiet (which is a welcome change from all of the 100 decibel restaurants that require you to shout any sort of conversation you want to have),. It's the same building that housed Bistro Michel, but you almost wouldn't know it from the way they've set it up. The food we've had has been uniformly excellent. My wife and I split salads both of the times we were there. One was a Green Goddess salad with some grilled prawns added. The dressing and greens were delicious and the 4 prawns were incredibly flavorable. Last night, we had the carpaccio salad, which was also quite good. Our entrees have included chicken marsala, grilled scallops, jaeger schnitzel, and a deconstructed chicken pot pie. Portions were generous for all of these dishes. Standouts were the scallops (which really were exceptional) and the pot pie. The latter included a pastry cup with carrots, pearl onions, and some other veggies in a tasty white sauce poured over it. On the side was the chicken, which had been pounded flat and deep fried. It hit the spot on a cold evening. The wine list is extensive and well thought out. There are interesting bottles at every price point, from the low $20's to the multi-thousands. We had a Tablas Creek mourvedre one night and a Nipozzano Chianti Riserva on the other. Both were very nice bottles and very well priced. We were too full for dessert on both occasions, so I can't say how those are. Service was good on both occasions. Our waiters were enthusiastic, attentive, and answered all of our questions without hesitation. On the second occasion, our server appeared to be fairly inexperienced but he still took good care of us and it was clear that he was being helped by the rest of the crew as necessary. We were there with another couple last night and we all split the wine so we weren't on the hook for the entire bottle, but our share of the bill (including a salad, one cocktail, two entrees and that half of the wine cost) came in at a touch under $100 before tip. So what we're talking about here is a place that slots in between Fox and Goose and some of the more high end places like Water Boy, Biba, or Grange. We've paid as much or more for supper at Iron Horse for food that wasn't as good and ringing ears when we walked out the door. So if you're looking for a nice but casual place where you can get a great meal with some good wine and actually talk to the people you're dining with, I don't know that you can do a lot better in Sacramento than TableVine. read more

Great service and great food unlike some of the other pricey places in downtown sac. Its nice to see a business owner in touch with reality. Looking forward to my reservation tonight. Will update review. read more

We visited last night, a Wednesday Night at the end of the month. It was a slow night. Half of the dining room was left open and the solarium was filled with just six persons. Later in the evening at about 8:00, another couple dropped in and were not seated for dining for 45 minutes even though there was plenty of seating available. We guessed that they were not seated because the kitchen could not keep up with the orders of the first set of evening diners. That was our major issue with our dining experience at TableVine. The service was extremely sloooow. Our orders were taken and our first course of calamari did not arrive for at least 30 minutes. The three of us also ordered fried chicken, Jaeger Schnitzel and Asparagus Risotto as our main course. This unfortunately did not arrive until another 30 minutes passed. So for the three of us, our main courses were not served for at least one full hour. Since we had not ordered any wine or beer, the wait seemed incredibly long. The food was served hot and tasted fine but by then, we kind of lost our appetite. We did not bother looking at the dessert menu. read more

Fantastic restaurant...great food, wine and service. This place gets it right . Try the duck breast or the risotto.

We were greeted right away as we walked in the door and led us directly to our table. We settled for water to drink, and it was brought to us right away. Our waiter came and introduced himself and he let us know of a lunch special that was not on the menu (fish taco-tilapia). Moments later, he brought us four slices of bread (it was the end part of the bread so whichever side you pick you either get lucky or get the burnt part). (would not have noticed the differences in the service, but the table next to us were all caucasian and the same waiter gave them about 8 pieces of the center part of the bread - of course they were bigger pieces. we asked for more, and again, we got both of the end part. we were going to keep asking until we get the center part of the bread, but decided not to.) We asked the third time around, and we got both ends, Go figure. At that point I didn't think the waiter deserved any tips. The service was on the slow side (hence we had plenty of time to observe what's going on around us). I think this place would be perfect for chilling after work hours, but we were on our lunch break, so time was not on our side. I ordered the 1/2# Angus Burger ($13) with BBQ Sauce, Slaw, Pepper Jack Cheese, House Bun, and comes with Fries. Didn't care for the slaw much, so I took it off the burger right away. Surprisingly, even with the fancy slaw on top of my burger, it was flavorful enough for me. I didn't care much for the fries, though. The ambiance of the room was nice, relaxing, and if we had more time to chill, I think we would have had a better experience. I was willing to disregard the transparent inequality of service given to minorities and caucasian, but it was too obvious to ignore. Hence the low rating. In place of the menu posted at the door, might as well change that to "Whites Only." I, however, would give then another chance maybe at happy hour, and to observe if the service is consistent. read more

TableVine - Burgers @ $13. Took the calslaw out from the burger. - Wine Bars Near Me - Sacramento, California

I'm a little biased because Dan and Mitch always popped out to give a treat to my dog Bekka as we walked past on our way to the park, but the five stars don't end with the welcoming atmosphere. I've eaten here for both lunch and dinner more than once and have never had a bad meal. The fried Brussels sprouts are a favorite of mine, and the salmon is done perfectly -- a rare thing to find at other restaurants. It's a nice quiet atmosphere, even if your'e sitting outside in one of the quieter parts of midtown. read more

I had the most amazing salmon dish here. Cooked to perfection! The service was impeccable. The waiter/ front of house was friendly, knowledgeable and caring to my food allergies. His excellent service was even extended to my dogs! Don't miss this place! read more

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This place is fantastic. Wonderful atmosphere, wait staff is very friendly. Price can't be beat for such a quality meal. Great wine list. My wife had the Jäger schnitzel. It was exquisite. My NY steak was arguably better. The combination of steak and creamy spinach was fabulous. Backed by the twice baked potato. Delicious. We will definitely be coming back! read more

I walk or jog past this place all the time and finally got the opportunity to go in and take part. Their happy hour deal on wine- 1/2 off is awesome! $7 for 2 glasses of Riesling- that's nice. There's a few food items on happy hour, and my friend ordered the mini pizza- he said it was decent for $5. I did however just want a little sampling of both the cheese and meat platters instead of ordering both for almost $27- but the chef said that was not allowed. Shouldn't they be willing to accommodate the customer? Ho hum. I just sipped my wine and smiled. Otherwise staff was nice. I might go back for dinner but not totally sure. read more

TableVine - Happy hour wine 1/2 off - Wine Bars Near Me - Sacramento, California

My family and I dined at Table Vine tonight. It was my granddaughters 19th birthday. Maurice was our server. He made our dining experience exceptional. I had the scallops and they were excellent. My daughter had the Duck Confit again excellent. My husband had the Schnitzel. It was the best he has ever had. The meals were great. The ambiance was excellent. We enjoyed the experience and we will return. read more

The food was recommended to us and the salmon dish was good. Caesar salad was unique in its dressing, one of best we have had. Calamari pasta dish was good, well seasoned and not over done. Small, but attractive wine list. The only downer was religious music in the background, quite inappropriate for a Resturant. Service was good, but a bit to attentive. read more

TableVine is a bit removed from the happening parts of downtown, but by no means is it unworthy. TableVine offers haute cuisine with no particular focus. My friend had Wiener Schnitzel, I had a fried half chicken, and French-inspired seafood was prominent on the menu. Despite not narrowing their culinary scope, everything we tried -- especially dessert -- was stellar. And perhaps most notable were the reasonable prices. For a restaurant with $3,000 bottles of wine, the entrees were considerably cheaper than establishments like Waterboy, and BETTER. The prices aren't far from those of Olive Garden, but the quality of food and service rivals that of someplace in the Michelin guide. read more

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Absolutely in love with the atmosphere of this restaurant. The location is great, parking isn't a problem like the rest of the restaurants on Downtown. The music is amazing, there's something about the music restaurants play that make it so welcoming. Staff was wonderful, they knew their menu very well, and where very professional and friendly. Definitely coming back again. read more

TableVine - Creme brûlée was amazing, I am not much of a sweets person and I found the sweetness perfect! - Wine Bars Near Me - Sacramento, California

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We went there as a group of 8 and overall the dinner was very good. We had excellent service and I think most of us felt the food quality was anywhere between good to excellent. I personally had the clam chowder (very good) and the scallops which was one of the specials. The Scallops were tender and tasty. I tasted my girl friend's fried chicken which was moist and flavorful - I tasted maybe just a little too much of a clove spice however. They provided exceptional, personal service to our group, not keeping us waiting for anything. I never had to ask for more water as it was always filled before my glass was empty. The Zin I had at $6/glass was very good, although I wasn't the only one that thought they maybe a little skimpy on the pour. I also hope they add a decent craft beer selection in the future. Our server had no problem giving us separate checks, although after we left we realized that our bill had an extra drink charged - I am assuming it was accidently put on ours and left off one of our dinner mate's bill. read more

When I left TableVine last night, I would have given it a much higher rating. The service was fantastic, the wine list was great, and the food was pretty good. I had an ice wine to die for with my equally delicious Key Lime pie dessert. The pumpkin risotto was just okay. I ordered it without bacon. While the flavor was good, the texture was runny for risotto. This should have tipped me off, because I got food poisoning from it. If risotto is cooked ahead of time and not managed properly, bacillus cereus can grow in it, and this is what made me ill. I'll spare you the details. It's a shame this happened to spoil an otherwise enjoyable evening out. read more

First, my wife and I received exemplary service from Maurice. Seriously. Second, the wine list was very good. There was something for everyone, and a little something extra for those interested. Finally, the food was excellent. I had the Wiener schnitzel, and my wife had the pumpkin risotto. Both outstanding. My dinner had a larger portion, it seemed, but that was just fine by me. We split dessert--a hazelnut creme brulee so large we both said "good thing we ordered one" when it arrived. I was skeptical of flavored creme brulee, but it was very good. On the way out we met the chef/manager(owner? Unclear), who was friendly and gracious. Solid 5 stars, and I'm fairly stingy. read more

I went here spur of the moment with my husband. We were looking for a mellow romantic restaurant and this fit the bill. The atmosphere was peaceful and intimate and the service was excellent. When my husband didn't enjoy his cocktail they happily switched it out for a different one, no charge. Food was cooked and seasoned nicely and good presentation. Based on food alone I would have given them three stars, especially for the price, but the service and ambiance bumped it up to a four for me. read more

I fell in love with this restaurant. Very intimate place . Loved the butternut squash ravioli

What I love about this place is the service. I'm a foodie so I love their food too. But the servers here are just so thoughtful and fantastic I just have to mention it. I've mentioned my food allergy before, and when I went back the next time, they remembered and told me that as soon as I sat down, he said he already notified the kitchen. Wow. That's great service! Now, the food. They change menu seasonally. We have gone through 2 or 3 menus so far, and they all have been really good. My favorite on current menu is duck. Crispy Duck Confit Salad. The skin is nice and crispy and the meat is nice and moist. It's light, but the during the hot summer months, it's nice to have a salad as dinner. And let's be honest. Having duck is not THAT light. Also, I usually have Carpaccio Beef with Arugula as appetizer too, and then dessert so salad for dinner is just about the right amount. But they do have steak or something heavier for people who want to have larger dinner too. Another thing I like about this place is that they have nice outside seating area on sidewalk. They are very dog-friendly. Servers are dog-friendly. read more

New cool place. Come in. The wine list is amazing! We are wine professionals and we're all over the quality of the wines and the variety of the selection. For an amazing date night, or to impress your friends or a business associate, this place will not disappoint. read more

Joshua has good customer service. He made us comfortable in the solarium by opening the window coz it was hot this evening.

Servers are not wearing masks. The guests were more conscious of the pandemic than the servers who are breathing and talking all over them.

Absolutely wonderful. We have been here a handful of times and every single time we are greeted like family and the food is absolutely amazing . The owner and his team are so welcoming and attentive . They really go above and beyond . read more

Table Vine is a not-so-hidden GEM of downtown Sacramento. My husband and I wanted to celebrate our anniversary recently but with indoor dining has been shut down and it is too cold to eat outdoors. We looked up TableVine's menu and couldn't pass it up. Duck confit with sauteed spinach and mashed potatoes, seared scallops over risotto, and braised short ribs. Called it in and it was ready for pickup soon after. The chef also threw in a side of green beans because he thought we might need more veggies with our meal - kinda felt like when your parents tell you to eat your veggies so you can grow big and strong and healthy! Love that! They were so appreciative of our business and thanked us as we left. Got home, food was packed nicely. Portions were perfect - so full by the end of our meal. And the food. Was. Delicious!!! Could not believe the quality of food, the amount of food, and how amazing it all tasted. Highly, HIGHLY recommend this restaurant for high quality dinner minus the high downtown area prices (although I would easily pay so much more for what they're serving). Thank you TableVine for an amazing anniversary dinner quarantine style!!! read more

I was searching yelp for a quiet place to take my grandparents to dinner (my grandfather is very hard of hearing) and TableVine was PERFECT. From the moment I called to make a reservation I was impressed. I explained my situation to the host over the phone and he was honest and said they did have a larger party reserved but it was still usually a quiet place. I asked for a corner table and they made it happen. We were all so impressed with the menu and the prices were very reasonable. The Chef came out at some point during each course and the staff was great. I have a feeling TableVine will be a go-to whenever anyone comes to visit! Thank you! read more

This place is excellent with both atmosphere and the food offered. There is a lot of good restaurants in downtown Sacramento but this is definitely in the upper tier. They have a great selection of wine bottles and many are offered at very reasonable prices. The Angus steak was cooked and seasoned perfectly with sides equally good to match. Great place to celebrate a special occasion or have a nice dinner. read more

Great food and wine. I'Ve been here a few times and liked everything we tried. Didn't love the freely roaming house-dog there, but no one else seemed to mind. read more

This tiny little restaurant is more than it seems from the outside. My gf and I were in town and decided to look for a quaint nearby spot with good food. It was already listed as one of Sacramento's top 50 restaurants to check out and I can now see why. Before the food had arrived, we were greeted by Joshua who was both our server & bartender. He was quick on his toes, professional as well as friendly and hospitable. We immediately felt welcomed. The restaurant was full with reservations but he sat us at a table near his bar. Joshua's service was so impeccable that my gf and I wanted to write a yelp review before our food even arrived. We ordered the scallops and pork cutlet. He was knowledgeable of the flavor blends and even offered wine pairings to compliment our food. He seems to enjoy his job very well to be honest and his enthusiasm literally resounds throughout the room. I would percent recommend this spot not only for the food but for the authentic service that is hard to come by anywhere else! Mind you, this is the first review I've written in a while! read more

I had read the great reviews for this place and have been wanting to try it out for some time. Tonight was my lucky night. This restaurant is absolutely fabulous. Service is top notch and the prices are reasonable. I had the famous clam chowder soup and mixed salad. Both were incredibly delicious and I would have to vote their clam chowder the best I've had in Sacramento. The strip steak had mashed potatoes, haricot vert green beans, and a onion ring. Two of my dinning mates had that entree and raved about it. The other entree enjoyed was the special of the evening, which was the homemade fettuccini with two large perfectly cooked scallops. I will definitely be coming back to this wonderful spot to dine. read more

We were in town for a conference and let me tell you.. this place was amazing! The service was great, even met the chef!! The food was spectacular! I had the scallops with the lemon risotto and holy moly!!!!! Prices were pretty great as well. Definitely thought the bill would be higher than it was. Can't wait to go back. read more

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The food is superb and well priced. The wine list is volumes long. The service impressive. Don't miss out! read more

TableVine - Wine Bars Near Me - Sacramento, California

Things started rough when they couldn't find our reservation but they took us anyways. Since they didn't have a space for us they sat us in a little side room where the waiters and waitresses prepare all the drinks. Halfway through the meal they told us that they found the reservation and were apologetic but I was actually a little glad that they lost it cause our seating was awesome for us. Food was pretty good but I think I would go back for the ambiance over the food. read more

My friend and I were just looking for a place to grab a glass of wine. We came here and even though we were not going to get food, they insisted on us taking a table and gave us the most amazing service. We had a couple of glasses of wine and ended up deciding to order the brussels sprouts as a light bite. I don't think I've ever had such quick, friendly service anywhere. We were so impressed that we actually went back there when we were back in town. 2nd time around the service was just as amazing and so was the food. We got the clam chowder, Brussels sprouts (again!), maple leaf duck breast, and the braised short rib. everything was AMAZING. Probably my favorite chowder I've ever had and I'm from New England. Will absolutely keep coming back. read more

My friend Wayne and his husband Jack had posted such great pics of this place on Facebook that when my retired colleagues from UC School of Medicine (Davis) wanted a place to meet I suggested TableVine. Super good food, beet salads, scallops, duck and great desserts. Would come back here any time. Price is $$$$ but nothing was short of incredible including such welcoming staff! We had lunch and there was plenty of parking around. read more

I was excited to try this place, I was up from Los Angeles for the weekend, visiting my mother & brother and found this place online. Great reviews! My aunt called to make a reservation and they told her they were fully booked for Sat night. My mother then called about 30 mins later and got a reservation (??). Anyhoo. We arrived on time and were seated in an empty restaurant. There were 2 or 3 tables-max 5 tables the entire time we were there-its neither here nor there, but I thought it interesting that they said they were fully booked when we were there for 2 hrs+ and by the time we left, closer to 8pm, it still was empty. Just an observation. Our waiter was nice, polite, although I did ask for the wine menu and he said he had it right here, pointing to it in his hand--and then promptly turned and walked away for 5 mins. (?) I ordered the cheese plate, very meh..and the melba toast "crostinis" were disappointing. They gave me a few green grapes and they were already a bit withered and shrunken with age. I was very surprised they would serve old fruit. They had 2 pecans on the cheese plate (lol). It was the tiniest cheese plate I have ever seen-the pieces of cheese were miniscule, to the regular small wedge of cheese you get. They were thin slices of cheese. I got the Jager Schnitzel as my main course. It was just a hair before I'd call it full on dry--there was barely any "Jaeger sauce" maybe a tablespoon and a half and as someone who has lived in Europe for 12 yrs, many years in Germany, it is served with much more flavorful sauce with mushrooms. Very meh, the sauce had no taste, zero. Proper Jaeger Schnitzel has a wonderful savory mushroom sauce...even the lemon wedge looked sad and dried out, that it was served with. My brother had the Caesar salad, it was seriously disappointing. On the menu it mentioned anchovies on the Caesar salad-there werent any--unless they were alluding to the dressing (?) that is an ingredient to all Caesar salad dressings, listing anchovies as description of the salad connotates it part of the salad (?) My mother ordered the Moroccan beef short ribs tagine. Usually when they mention tagine, its served in a single tagine dish, which would have been much nicer presentation wise and proving it was actually cooked in a tagine. I ordered wine and it was decent. The best part of the meal was the vanilla ice cream w/ Himalayan sea salt. The food was really sub-par for what they advertise. The restaurant is pleasant. Nice jazz music. Oh and my brother had the $40 rib eye and the potato serving was 3 table spoons of potato. I'm not looking for a chain restaurant serving--not at all...but for $40, it could have been a little more, especially for a man. I dine at Catch in Century City, LA, Dan Tana's, The Polo Lounge & Craigs in LA regularly and the food is divine, and they are not as stingy--and they definitely do not serve old fruit or 2 pecans on their cheese plates. At the end of the meal, we asked for the bill, we split it between 2 credit cards and when we received our receipts, they had added on the tip for 3 people!!!! I have to say, without even acknowleging first, that they would do so, which I thought was really tacky---but my mother, who is elderly, almost double tipped them...I caught it at the end. But why would you add the tip to a party of 3??? Do we appear cheap? I'm a professional in the legal field and didnt think I appeared as if I wouldnt leave a tip. All through law school I waitressed so I usually leave a 20%+ tip if the service is good. My mom is a notorious over tipper. I just thought "hmmmmmm" wow...weird. Ok, we saved some bucks as we both would have given him more..but um, really?? I really wanted to love this place and have it be a go to place to take my mom to when I come up from LA...alas!! the food is MEH...and then adding the gratuity on for 3 people was offputting and I think disingenuous to not say they are adding their own gratuity on our bill. The beagle walking from table to table constantly is cute for a bit, then I think its kinda bizarre...for the 20th time he came up begging off of my plate...yeah...ummm...really? I adore/love animals but I wouldnt allow my dog to do that to customers. Overall, if you've not had proper Moroccan tagine or Schnitzel, you might like this, but for me, it was a hard miss for all of the details put together. Really disappointing, I really thought this would be the go to lunch spot, brunch spot & dinner spot for me and my mother when I come up to Sacramento to visit every month. :/ read more