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Zinfandel Grille - Sacramento
Zinfandel Grille - Sacramento

Zinfandel Grille - Sacramento Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Elegant
  • Website: http://zinfandelgrille.com/
  • Email: manager@zinfanelgrillesacramento.com
  • Phone: (916) 485-7100
  • Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 4:00pm; Dinner: Sunday - Monday: 4:00pm - 9:00pm, Tuesday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 4:00pm - 11:00pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Californian, Mediterranean
  • Executive Chef: Cerilo Hernandez
  • Dress Code: Casual Dress
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Fireplace, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, Wine, Wine Bar
  • Catering: Offsite catering is available please call (916) 485-7100 to inquire.
  • Private Party Facilities: Our Private Banquet Room has the ability to seat up to 70 people. It is a ideal place for a friendly gathering, important meeting or the wedding reception of a lifetime. Tables are easily configured in banquet-style rounds or in rows for conferences or meetings. The Z-Room features a three-sided fireplace, karaoke system, state-of-the-art sound system with DVD player, and a 50-inch plasma TV that is media ready. Our banquet menu offers a variety of spectacular authentic dishes and luscious desserts made daily by our pastry chef. The wine list features over one hundred and fifty choice bottles of wine. We are committed to providing quality service and cuisine to make you event unforgettable. In addition to our main dining room, we have a wine room in which we can host semi-private events. The Z-grille also has a patio with fireplace that can seat up to 30 people for a private party.
  • Private Party Contact: Janet Walker (916) 519-8233
  • Entertainment: Live Jazz music every Friday and Saturday from 7:30pm to 10:30pm.
  • Special Events & Promotions: Please contact our Event Coordinator (Janet Walker) for more information.
    She could be reached at 916-485-7100

Getting there

  • Cross Street: Howe & Fulton
  • Parking: Private Lot
  • Parking Details: Private lots located behind and to the side of the restaurant.
A word from Zinfandel Grille - Sacramento
The Zinfandel Grille, Sacramento has been a local tradition for more than 20 years. Our upscale restaurant provides a unique dining experience while remaining comfortable and casual. The style of our food from our house-made pasta and wood-fired pizza to our grilled Kobe and rustic meatloaf pairs… well with our array of Zinfandel wines. The cuisine ranges from California fresh to hearty Mediterranean. Our chefs selects only the best and freshest ingredients and we change our menu seasonally.Continued
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  • Diners' Choice WinnerCalifornian
Diner Reviews
  • "We had lovely crab salads where the crab, sauce, sourcream, etc. were molded and topped the greems . Lovely. For dessert we had the plate with three desserts--warm banana bread pudding made with croissants and topped with vanilla ice cream, chocolate mousse cake, and creme brulee. (There was also a lighted candle in the bread pudding.) We couldn't begin to finish all three desserts, but we enjoyed them all."
    Dined on 3/7/2014
  • "We arrived before our reservations and were seated right away. Staff was very pleasant. The bread was served with a tasty dipping oil that included fresh pesto, according to our waiter. Crab cake appetizer was divine, even loved the apple coleslaw served with it. Dinner was Kobe steak w/ mashed potatoes for my companion and Sea Scallops w/ couscous for me. Steak was very chewy but flavorful. The scallops were wonderful (though this tasty pleasure was over too quickly with just three scallops!) The staff was very attentive throughout our dining experience - obviously a big deal to me! All in all a pleasant experience"
    Dined on 3/6/2014
  • "Our group of friends meets about four times a year at a restaurant of choice and we always seem to gravitate back to Zin Grille. The food is great, service fabulous, and, Friday night were surprised by live music. Our reservation was for 5:45 and, even though we didn't get organized to order until after 6:00, our waiter gave us the early bird discount...she was very attentive (not overly so) and pleasant."
    Dined on 2/28/2014
  • "Oh my delicious goodness, glad to have chosen Zin. It was "vibrant", making conversation difficult, but we managed. Attentive service and she found moments betweens our conversation and never broke it. All our food arrived together, so no one waited. 2 had dinner salads, which looked very nice and appropriate in size. I ordered the fish special, mahi mahi, but was told they had run out and were substituting swordfish. It was wonderful with the asparagus, mashed potatoes and salsa atop! Best meal of my 3 week travels. Selected the 3 Zin sampler and enjoyed each. My dessert was creme brûlée, and again texture and raspberries were more than enough. Hubby said pizza was great for him. The crab angel hair looked delish. Go here!"
    Dined on 2/28/2014
  • "Dining at the Zinfandel Grille is like going to dinner at a close friend's home. The staff is friendly and welcoming. One can depend on a great meal. The menu is regularly updated to include seasonal entrees. There is an array of choices to accommodate the light eater to the diner looking for a hearty meal. The bar is lively and well-stocked. One often encounters neighbors dining there. There are monthly coupons to encourage return visits."
    Dined on 2/23/2014
  • "This place is wonderful for celebrating a special occasion or treating yourself to a night out. The menu is fantastic not to mention their specials. On the night I went, I had the special of rack of lamb that was delicious and flavorful."
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "A great dining experience to welcome our new employee! Staff was very accommodating when more people showed up than what we had planned."
    Dined on 2/18/2014
  • "There is a group of three ladies that gather once a month for a nice meal and conversation. We try to find nice venues with good food to do our catching up. Our evening at the Zinfandel Grill was very, very nice. The ambiance was very conducive to conversation and the food was excellent. The service was very attentive and our food was served in very short order. The food was five star and we all raved about how good it was. Highly, highly recommend this venue for others..."
    Dined on 2/17/2014
  • "Visited Zinfandel Grille for a post Valentine dinner with my wife. Made a reservation via open table, received a reminder via email. At the restaurant the service was great, food excellent, the Fillet Mignon had a great taste and was cooked to order and the portion size was just right.The Angel Hair pasta with crab and shrimp had a light sauce and flavors that tickled the palate. The Bread pudding was an awesome finish(gotta try it!)."
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "The food and ambience is always great at the Zinfindel Grille. It's our go-to restaurants for special occasions."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Zinfandel Grill has always been one of our favorite "go to" restaurants, so we thought we would go there for their special Valentines dinner. The menu was no different than their usual menu (just more limited), and the only thing "special" about the dinner was the price. Every dish was at least $6 more than they usually charge. We felt like suckers."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Z Grille is our go-to place for dinner after shopping or in-town appointments. As usual, the food was great, especially the Alaskan cod hubby had. Service was not its usual A+. Our server seemed preoccupied and therefor forgetful of things we had requested. Hopefully, just an "off" day."
    Dined on 2/13/2014
  • "Continue to be very happy with quality of food, diverse offerings and good service."
    Dined on 2/12/2014
  • "Not very busy seating, had reservation for 6:30. No special recognition of our anniversary. Appatiser was good, would eat again. Recieved within 5 min of cocktails. Meal took an hr to recieve, was never asked to refill cocktails or drinks. Left a big fan of celebrating at Ruth chris. Heard great things and wanted to try, but will go back to our usual RC."
    Dined on 2/11/2014
  • "The Calamari and Crab cakes were nicely done and fresh. The service was good. The restaurant was a little noisy from the patron's talking. Enjoyed the musicians."
    Dined on 2/8/2014
  • "I always like this restaurant, this weekend I celebrated my birthday their, always consistant good food and service. We did have my new grand baby with us, I would encourage that they accommodate new mothers with a chair in the restroom for mothers that are breast feeding. Everything else is perfect!!"
    Dined on 2/8/2014
  • "I have been to the Zinfandel Grille twice in 2014 both times on a Saturday night. I plan to come back again for the food and the music!! The atmosphere is lively and energetic with the trio- JazzGitan playing music and people just relaxing and enjoying a meal and good conversation!! The service is excellent. We gave our orders and received our food in a timely manner and they constantly provided us with water which I Ioved :D The host, servers, food deliverers were all nice and professional and looked happy to be there. The salads and raviolis are amazing- fresh, homemade and well seasoned."
    Dined on 2/1/2014
  • "Seems there is never a "slow" day at Z Grille! As usual, food was especially good! Three in our party had the pasta special which we all rated A+. We were celebrating a special birthday so opted for the dessert combo. All were good, but the orange cheesecake took the cake (pun intended)! Service a bit slow and not as attentive as usual. May have been because of the large number if diners, plus there were two large groups nearby which seemed to take a lot if time."
    Dined on 2/6/2014
  • "Once again, special was excellent as was service. Good selection on standard menu as well."
    Dined on 2/5/2014
  • "We had a fabulous prime rib dinner on Christmas Eve. It was just the perfect touch and exceeded our expectations. The food was savory, the wait was not long, and the service was tops. Our waitress was engaged, and truly cared about our table. No doubt in our minds - we will definitely look forward to the next time we eat here! Cant' wait to return!"
    Dined on 12/24/2013
  • "Our waitress was very sweet. My husband and I were there with friends whom we didn't see for years and we got no pressure at all to leave, although we were there for 4 11/2 hours!"
    Dined on 2/1/2014
  • "Our mushroom salad was excellent as well as my sword fish. My wife's pork chop was overcooked and not tender."
    Dined on 1/31/2014
  • "I always enjoy the Mustard Chicken and the bread is delicious. Both my husband and I enjoy going having dinner at a nice restaurant with a pleasant staff.."
    Dined on 1/30/2014
  • "As a 'regular' at this neighborhood restaurant I can always count on the food and service to be reliable. Delicious food that changes with the seasons, friendly and knowledgeable service, nice atmosphere, not too hard on the budget. Rarely do I ever have a complaint and they are always willing to do what they can to fix it if it happens."
    Dined on 1/30/2014
  • "The food was okay and the service was good, but there are too many better choices to recommend this restaurant."
    Dined on 1/22/2014
  • "This was our second visit, and we had another great experience. This time our party including an elderly family member who uses a walker. We were seated at a table which allowed us to stow the walker without impeding traffic which was appreciated. All of the food was delicious, with one small caveat. One of us ordered the shrimp salad with dressing on the side, and it came swimming in dressing. By the time the server returned and this was mentioned, she did offer to have it remade with the dressing on the side. Because we were on a tight time schedule, we opted not to take her up on the offer and ate the shrimp w/o the greens. The offer was appreciated (& expected)."
    Dined on 12/29/2013
  • "This is a very quaint little neighborhood gem with delicious consistent food. The owner Mario is very engaging and a wonderful host, only negative is that the dinner rush is heavy and they could use more help during the peak hour or two. As the service was slower than we would have liked so be patient. But worth the wait."
    Dined on 1/24/2014
  • "I have come to this restaurant about six times now and every dish I order is exceptional and the service is always the best. I would recommend going late for dinner anytime after 7:30pm because it is not so busy and is a more enjoyable experience."
    Dined on 1/24/2014
  • "We used to live in the neighborhood and were regulars, but moved to the foothills, and hadn't been to "Zin Grill" for awhile. Like returning to see an old friend. Still great ambience, service, and food. Mushroom salad is world class...retire the trophy! Black bean soup as well. Solid great place that hasn't forgotten great dining or become complaisant over the years."
    Dined on 1/21/2014
  • "love the mustard chicken,,,caesar salad with calamari….etc..."
    Dined on 1/14/2014
  • "Lovely server who was on top of things. The mustard chicken was fabulous as always. Two of us saw the beautiful the filets at the next table and decided to split one. The meat arrived and the thick filet had been butterflied into two pieces, when they would have preferred to each have half of a lovely thick filet. I think it would be a great idea for the server to offer the option."
    Dined on 1/14/2014
  • "Somehow the wine list was a lil odds on this day. The servers were confused about what's available and what's not? Finally it's ok but it's too confused by the server."
    Dined on 1/8/2014
  • "It was crowded and busy. A good sign. Service was slow and not too efficient, maybe because they were busy. The food was good and we were surprised. But, it was a bit pricey. The live music was very good."
    Dined on 1/11/2014
  • "Gluten free menu is recommendable, only improvement could be to offer gluten free option when seated instead of typical bread w/ olive oil/butter. The short rib appetizer is mouthwatering good, it certainly gets appetite started, and takes off the edge when hungry. GF scallops and kobe beef entrees hit the spot. Finished our date off with creme brulee and we had a splendid time."
    Dined on 1/11/2014
  • "This restaurant helped the start of a great night for me and my date. The food was good and my date enjoyed her meal as well. It was.pricey, but it was good."
    Dined on 1/9/2014
  • "Reserved a table here after the holidays when traveling through Sacramento. Food was good but nothing that special given expectations; after seeing the overall ratings this establishment receives. The location, facility and ambience are four-star worthy for sure. The food and service three star. Fairly large portions but the scallops average (taste, presentation), and the mustard chicken dry. Service personnel nice but did not time the main entrees well. Arrived while half-way through our salads. Overall, just average. Perhaps pizza at the bar would be the best option here."
    Dined on 1/3/2014
  • "the food was absolutely horrible, the worst dinner we have ever had"
    Dined on 1/4/2014
  • "we like the mustard chicken every time..the pizzas are good, and the food in general is quite good."
    Dined on 1/3/2014
  • "One of the best prepared and savory lamb I have enjoyed in recent times"
    Dined on 12/31/2013
  • "We were a little disappointed that they were out of the Filet Mignon and Creme Brulee on New Year's Eve, however I understand things like that can happen when a special menu is served. The lamb was fantastic, cooked perfectly and seasoned just right; service was excellent as always, although we did end up with only one butter knife between the two of us and no steak knives for the lamb or chicken that we ordered."
    Dined on 12/31/2013
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