Lunch-Dinner-Late Night
1020 K Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-737-5777
www.pizzarocksacramento.com
This is a fantastic addition to K street and is almost directly across the street from the Crest Theatre. The quality of the pizza is very good and there is a vast variety to choose from, if you are not a pizza eater they do have other entree and salad options. The have pizzas cooked in four different types of ovens, depending on the pizza you order. The restaurant is open and can be a pretty fun environment with the bar on the right side of the room stretching almost the entire length of the restaurant, with a big rig truck hanging out of the wall over the bar, the ceiling is painted with a very cool scene that you will have to see for yourself. The prices are very reasonable for the quality of the ingredients and the quality of the pizza, I would recommend trying the Cal Italia pizza which was the gold medal winner on the Food Network Pizza Champions Challenge. Depending on the day and time you come in, there is a guy that tosses dough in the dining room which can be very entertaining. If you want to get a bite to eat later in the evening, they do stay open pretty late and Thursday through Saturday they are open until 3 A.M.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Kilt Pub
Lunch-Dinner
4235 Arden Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
916-487-4979
http://www.kilt-pub.com/
This is a new addition to the Arden Park area and it is a fantastic addition at that. They are still making changes continuously because it is a new restaurant, but the food is very good with items like shepherd's pie and fish & chips. The owner John is there most of the time and he wants his customers to enjoy their time in his establishment, the staff is friendly and helpful. The beer and wine selections are very good and the prices are very reasonable. They offer steel tip darts in the side room and children are welcomed in this new Scottish pub, they have added a pretty good children's menu. Try some items such as the black and white pudding or the cheese and pickle sandwich, they are different but very good and you might be surprised to find one of your new favorites. I would recommend to get at least a cup of the soup of the day each time you go in, the soup is always changing and I have had about eight very good soups.
4235 Arden Way
Sacramento, CA 95864
916-487-4979
http://www.kilt-pub.com/
This is a new addition to the Arden Park area and it is a fantastic addition at that. They are still making changes continuously because it is a new restaurant, but the food is very good with items like shepherd's pie and fish & chips. The owner John is there most of the time and he wants his customers to enjoy their time in his establishment, the staff is friendly and helpful. The beer and wine selections are very good and the prices are very reasonable. They offer steel tip darts in the side room and children are welcomed in this new Scottish pub, they have added a pretty good children's menu. Try some items such as the black and white pudding or the cheese and pickle sandwich, they are different but very good and you might be surprised to find one of your new favorites. I would recommend to get at least a cup of the soup of the day each time you go in, the soup is always changing and I have had about eight very good soups.
Danielle's Creperie
Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner
3535 Fair Oaks Blvd.
916-972-1911
www.daniellescreperie.com
This is a fantastic french inspired restaurant that serves a huge variety of crepes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Every crepe I have had over the years has been fantastic, with my all time favorite crepe being the Crepe Normande which has shrimp and scallops in a St. Jacques sauce, I could eat this crepe for any meal. They serve other breakfast items like waffles and pancakes, but their soups, salads, and sandwiches are very good as well. Don't forget to try some appetizers such as the escargot or the pork liver pate. I recommend during nice weather going over for brunch and sitting outside, they do bottomless champagne or mimosas if you want to sit back and enjoy yourself. The staff is very friendly and can make some good recommendations if you are not sure what to get, but I would suggest trying the daily specials because I have found a few gems such as the tomato soup.
3535 Fair Oaks Blvd.
916-972-1911
www.daniellescreperie.com
This is a fantastic french inspired restaurant that serves a huge variety of crepes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Every crepe I have had over the years has been fantastic, with my all time favorite crepe being the Crepe Normande which has shrimp and scallops in a St. Jacques sauce, I could eat this crepe for any meal. They serve other breakfast items like waffles and pancakes, but their soups, salads, and sandwiches are very good as well. Don't forget to try some appetizers such as the escargot or the pork liver pate. I recommend during nice weather going over for brunch and sitting outside, they do bottomless champagne or mimosas if you want to sit back and enjoy yourself. The staff is very friendly and can make some good recommendations if you are not sure what to get, but I would suggest trying the daily specials because I have found a few gems such as the tomato soup.
Pita Kitchen
Mediterranean Cuisine
Halal
2989 Arden Way
Sacramento, CA 95825
916-480-0560
This is a medium sized restaurant that can accommodate some larger groups. The food is fantastic and authentic, it is very healthy and is made from scratch. For the quality of the food that you get this restaurant is very cheap, you can eat lunch here for five dollars and get one of the best pita sandwiches that you will ever have. The staff is very friendly and for the most part with a couple exceptions are part of the family run restaurant. For vegans or vegetarians this restaurant is a great find because they offer twenty six items on their menu that are vegan but since I was a vegan myself for about a year I have noticed that a few of these items are only vegetarian not vegan. They also offer some refrigerated items and grocery items at the front of the restaurant which is great if you want to eat some of these foods at home. I would recommend to try this restaurant and you will go back frequently.
Halal
2989 Arden Way
Sacramento, CA 95825
916-480-0560
This is a medium sized restaurant that can accommodate some larger groups. The food is fantastic and authentic, it is very healthy and is made from scratch. For the quality of the food that you get this restaurant is very cheap, you can eat lunch here for five dollars and get one of the best pita sandwiches that you will ever have. The staff is very friendly and for the most part with a couple exceptions are part of the family run restaurant. For vegans or vegetarians this restaurant is a great find because they offer twenty six items on their menu that are vegan but since I was a vegan myself for about a year I have noticed that a few of these items are only vegetarian not vegan. They also offer some refrigerated items and grocery items at the front of the restaurant which is great if you want to eat some of these foods at home. I would recommend to try this restaurant and you will go back frequently.
The Kitchen
Dinner
2225 Hurley Way
Sacramento, CA 95825
916-568-7171
http://www.thekitchenrestaurant.com/
This restaurant is more than just great food, it is a great experience. It may not be a restaurant that everyone can afford to go to on a regular basis or even a monthly basis, but i do recommend that if you are on a tight budget to save for a few months and treat yourself and maybe a person you love to this fine restaurant experience. Reservations are a must and it is likely that you might not get a reservation for a month or two depending on when you want to go. The dinner will be a six course meal in a very small restaurant that sits around the kitchen where you watch them prepare every course, if there is any course that you really enjoy, just ask for more and enjoy yourself. If you like wine they have a great wine list, if you are unsure about how to pair wines with your food then they can make great recommendations. I recommend checking to see what the menu is going to be before you go because for the price you are paying you should like the kind of food that is being prepared for you, and it is a pre-set menu that changes monthly. If you have certain food preferences such as being vegetarian, let them know in advance and they can make some changes for you.
2225 Hurley Way
Sacramento, CA 95825
916-568-7171
http://www.thekitchenrestaurant.com/
This restaurant is more than just great food, it is a great experience. It may not be a restaurant that everyone can afford to go to on a regular basis or even a monthly basis, but i do recommend that if you are on a tight budget to save for a few months and treat yourself and maybe a person you love to this fine restaurant experience. Reservations are a must and it is likely that you might not get a reservation for a month or two depending on when you want to go. The dinner will be a six course meal in a very small restaurant that sits around the kitchen where you watch them prepare every course, if there is any course that you really enjoy, just ask for more and enjoy yourself. If you like wine they have a great wine list, if you are unsure about how to pair wines with your food then they can make great recommendations. I recommend checking to see what the menu is going to be before you go because for the price you are paying you should like the kind of food that is being prepared for you, and it is a pre-set menu that changes monthly. If you have certain food preferences such as being vegetarian, let them know in advance and they can make some changes for you.
Chandos Tacos
Taco Stand
863 Arden Way
Sacramento, CA 95815
916-641-8226
www.chandostacos.com
This small taco stand has tables to sit at outside and they also have a tent in the back with enclosed seating with heaters. This is the best, most authentic meats I have had since I spent time in Mexico. The menu is small but very good, they have tacos, tortas, burritos, and mulitas (kind of like a quesadilla). The meats for these items are the best part, they have adobada cooked on the tropo (marinated pork cooked on an upright rotisserie), they have buche and lengua as well which make some of the best tacos I have ever had. For those of you who are not sure about these types of meats, they also have the normal stuff like chicken, carnitas, and carne asada. I do suggest either getting there early for lunch of going very late for lunch because the line does get very long, I have not had any real problems with a long line for dinner but they are not open very late so go for an early dinner.
863 Arden Way
Sacramento, CA 95815
916-641-8226
www.chandostacos.com
This small taco stand has tables to sit at outside and they also have a tent in the back with enclosed seating with heaters. This is the best, most authentic meats I have had since I spent time in Mexico. The menu is small but very good, they have tacos, tortas, burritos, and mulitas (kind of like a quesadilla). The meats for these items are the best part, they have adobada cooked on the tropo (marinated pork cooked on an upright rotisserie), they have buche and lengua as well which make some of the best tacos I have ever had. For those of you who are not sure about these types of meats, they also have the normal stuff like chicken, carnitas, and carne asada. I do suggest either getting there early for lunch of going very late for lunch because the line does get very long, I have not had any real problems with a long line for dinner but they are not open very late so go for an early dinner.
Matteos Pizza & Bistro
Lunch and Dinner
5132 Arden Way
Carmichael, CA 95608
916-779-0727
http://www.pizzamatteo.com/
Matteos is a really good restaurant that has food that ranges from soups and salads to brick oven pizzas that are all very good, my personal favorite is "The New Yorker" pizza which is made with ricotta, fresh mozzarella, garlic cream, and caramelized onions. This medium sized restaurant also offers a nice selection of pastas and entrees such as ziti made with basil pesto, parmesan, and sun dried tomatoes. The prices are very reasonable with the most expensive item on the menu being a sesame seared ahi tuna that is $16.95. They are family friendly here but I do recommend getting there early or trying to make reservations because the restaurant does seem to get a lot of business.
5132 Arden Way
Carmichael, CA 95608
916-779-0727
http://www.pizzamatteo.com/
Matteos is a really good restaurant that has food that ranges from soups and salads to brick oven pizzas that are all very good, my personal favorite is "The New Yorker" pizza which is made with ricotta, fresh mozzarella, garlic cream, and caramelized onions. This medium sized restaurant also offers a nice selection of pastas and entrees such as ziti made with basil pesto, parmesan, and sun dried tomatoes. The prices are very reasonable with the most expensive item on the menu being a sesame seared ahi tuna that is $16.95. They are family friendly here but I do recommend getting there early or trying to make reservations because the restaurant does seem to get a lot of business.
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