3 Best American Restaurants in Sacramento, CA

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CAFETERIA 15L

1116 15th Street,
Sacramento, CA 95814 Directions

Since 2002

Specialities:

✓Fruit Bowl ✓Malt Waffles ✓Buttermilk Pancakes ✓Wildberry Pancakes ✓2 Egg Breakfast ✓Spinach Omelet ✓Farm Skillet ✓Mexican Skillet ✓Florentine Benedict ✓Shakshuka ✓Toast ✓Tortilla ✓Pork Gravy ✓Tater Tots ✓Sausage Patty ✓Sweet Potato Fries ✓Rotisserie Chicken ✓Veggies ✓Waffle ✓Salmon ✓Pecan Butter ✓Ranch ✓Spicy Aioli ✓Seasonal Soup ✓Truffle Tater Tots ✓Mac and Cheese

" Cafeteria 15L serves creative versions of classic American comfort food in a stylish and welcoming space with friendly service. The restaurant features two comfortable outdoor patios, a cozy lounge, and private or semi-private dining areas. The decor includes reclaimed wood, unique lighting, and mismatched chairs, creating a fun and homey feel. Their dishes are made with fresh, local ingredients and have a homemade touch meant to bring back memories of home-cooked meals. Happy Hour is offered Monday through Friday from 3 PM to 6 PM with special prices on drinks and small plates in the bar, lounge, and patio areas. The dining space can host anywhere from 30 to 1,000 guests, making it great for events. E-gift cards are also available. From brunch classics to dinner favorites, their fresh farm-to-table menu is ready for pickup. Whether you're enjoying a cozy meal at home or grabbing a quick bite, ordering online is simple and convenient.

2026 Highlights: Cafeteria 15L features a wide variety of vegetarian and vegan-friendly dishes."

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Best Food and Beverage Program by Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA) in 2012

Menu:

Main Entrees
Fruit Bowl $11.10
Malt Waffles $16.20
Buttermilk Pancakes $17.40
Wildberry Pancakes $19.80
2 Egg Breakfast $19.80
Spinach Omelet $21.30
Farm Skillet $22.50
Mexican Skillet $22.50
Florentine Benedict $22.50
Shakshuka $22.50
Brunch Sides
Toast Tortilla $1.14
Pork Gravy $2.70
Tater Tots $7.14
Sausage Patty $7.50
Sweet Potato Fries $7.50
Rotisserie Chicken $8.70
Veggies $9.30
Waffle $10.74
Salmon $14.70
Small Plates & Soups
Seasonal Soup $9.90
Truffle Tater Tots $11.70
Mac And Cheese $13.14
Chicken Strips $14.34
Watermelon & Heirloom Tomato Salad $18.30
Spicy Ahi Tuna Poke $22.50
Kids Menu
Kids Chicken Strips $11.40
Kids Mac & Cheese $11.40
Kids Pancake $11.40
Kids Pasta With Butter Sauce $11.40
Kids Pasta With Red Sauce $11.40

Discount:

$3 Off on All Specialty Cocktails only on Happy Hour

Contact:

(916) 492-1960

Mon-Thu: 11:30am - 8:30pm
Fri: 11:30am - 9pm
Sat: 9am - 9pm
Sun: 9am - 8pm

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ELLA DINING ROOM & BAR

1131 K Street,
Sacramento, CA 95814 Directions

Since 2007

Specialities:

✓Oysters On The Half Shell Half Dozen ✓Oysters On The Half Shell Dozen ✓Caviar Service ✓Chilled Maine Lobster ✓Grand Seafood Plateau ✓Bread and Butter ✓Truffle Brioche ✓Artisan Cheese ✓Steak Tartare ✓Lobster Corn Dogs ✓Wood Fired Bone Marrow ✓Heirloom Tomatoes ✓Yellow Corn Soup ✓Ella Caesar Salad ✓Peach and Endive ✓Baby Lettuces ✓Crispy Fried Half Chicken ✓Pan Roasted King Salmon ✓Smoked Tomato Spaghetti

" Ella Dining Room & Bar serves refined New American and French cuisine in an elegant, modern space with a patio. For over 30 years, the Selland Family has supported local and sustainable farmers and ranchers, using the freshest seasonal and regional ingredients. Their menu includes seafood, steaks, pasta, small plates, salads, and fresh oysters with traditional caviar. The restaurant has private rooms, a bright dining area with curtains, a lively southern-style cabin, a cocktail room, and a beautiful outdoor terrace. Some tables are close to the kitchen so you can see the cooking. They offer an award-winning wine list, handmade cocktails, and house-made desserts. Nicole Miller, the event director, helps plan any special occasions. Gift cards and happy hour specials are available. Their popular dishes include Crispy Veal Sweetbreads, Steak Tartare, and Pan Roasted King Salmon. You can reserve a table or order takeout. Ella Dining Room & Bar has many flexible spaces available for your party or event.

2026 Highlights: Ella Dining Room & Bar offers dedicated private rooms and customized menus for large corporate events or intimate family banquets. The ceiling and walls are strikingly lined with 500 antique, hand-recovered French wood shutters."

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Menu:

Small Plates
Bread & Butter $10.00
Oysters On The Half Shell Half Dozen $24.00
Add 10g Caviar $30.00
Steak Tartare $18.00
Artisan Cheese $25.00
Lobster Corn Dogs $39.00
Grilled Summer Squash $14.00
Yellow Corn Soup $16.00
Entrees
Ella Caesar Salad $22.00
Add Roasted Chicken Breast $10.00
Add Grilled King Salmon $14.00
Chef's Salad $20.00
Add Roasted Chicken Breast $10.00
Add Grilled King Salmon $14.00
Lobster Salad $49.00
Ella Burger $24.00
Add Sunny Side Up Farm Egg $3.00
Add Avocado $3.00
Ancho Chicken Sandwich $21.00
Roasted Vegetable And Prosciutto Sandwich $23.00
Lobster Roll $35.00
Dinner
Fruits De Mer
Oysters On The Half Shell Half Dozen $24.00
Oysters On The Half Shell Dozen $46.00
Caviar Service $135.00
Chilled Maine Lobster $90.00
Grand Seafood Plateau $185.00

Contact:

(916) 443-3772

Lunch: Mon-Fri: 11:30am - 2pm
Sat & Sun: Closed
Dinner: Mon-Thu: 5pm - 9pm
Fri & Sat: 5pm - 10pm
Sun: Closed
Happy Hour: Mon-Fri: 3pm - 6pm
Sat & Sun: Closed

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BLACK BEAR DINER SACRAMENTO

2700 El Centro Road,
Sacramento, CA 95833 Directions

Since 1995

Specialities:

✓Chocolate Chip Pancake Stack 2 Cakes ✓Blackberry Bear Claw French Toast ✓The Volcano ✓Bear's Benedicts and Specialty Breakfasts ✓Breakfast Burrito ✓The Scrambowl ✓Classic Eggs Benedict ✓Breakfast Club Melt ✓California Bacon Benedict ✓Little Less Breakfasts ✓Avocado Toast ✓Bob's Red Mill Steel Cut Oatmeal ✓Ham and Cheese Omelette ✓The Mini Volcano ✓Chicken Sausage Scramble ✓Burgers ✓Western BBQ Burger

" Black Bear Diner Sacramento provides classic comfort food and desserts in a woodsy setting. In 1995, Bruce Dean and Bob and Laurie Manley opened the first Black Bear Diner in Mt. Shasta, California. Their goal is to create a fun and friendly place where people in the community can enjoy big servings of home-style food at a good price. Black Bear Diner Sacramento is a kid-friendly restaurant. They offer classic comfort food all day long, so whether you want pancakes at 8 at night or pot roast at 8 in the morning, there’s something for everyone. You can eat in their family-friendly, cabin-style diner with friendly staff or order food to enjoy at home. They also cater to your events. Black Bear Diner Sacramento is also recommended for vegetarians.

2026 Highlights: Black Bear Diner Sacramento is independently owned and operated under the brand's franchise system. Each diner is equipped with an on-site meeting room, making them suitable for local community groups, business presentations, or private family celebrations."

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Menu:

Hungry Bear Breakfasts
Bigfoot Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs $22.99
The Grizz $22.99
Big Bacon Breakfast $22.99
10 Oz New York Steak & Eggs $31.09
Classic 2 Egg Combos
No Meat Just The Eggs Please $14.99
Thick Cut Smoked Bacon & Eggs $17.29
Link Sausage & Eggs $17.89
Mild Italian Patty Sausage & Eggs $18.99
Hickory Smoked Ham & Eggs $18.99
Hot Italian Patty Sausage & Eggs $18.99
Corned Beef Hash & Eggs $19.59
Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs $21.89
Omelettes & Scrambles
Shasta Scramble $18.99
Vegetarian Omelette $19.89
Southern Scramble $20.19
Denver Omelette $20.19
California Omelette $20.19
Joe's Hobo Omelette $21.09
Bruce's Meat Lover's Omelette $21.09
Pancakes Waffles & French Toast
Pancake Stack 2 Cakes $14.19
Sweet Cream Waffle $15.29
Thick Cut French Toast $15.29

Contact:

(916) 641-2327

Sun-Thu: 6am - 9pm
Fri & Sat: 6am - 10pm

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