Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in Sacramento / Sacramento Valley

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best value restaurants in Sacramento / Sacramento Valley? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

The Hidden Tea Room

4.9

4.9 (307)

$30 and under

Afternoon Tea

Lodi

About the restaurant

Elizabeth Jurado loves to entertain and bring happiness to people with the beautiful and exquisite experience of tea time. She enjoys seeing families and friends come together over a great cup of tea. The Hidden Tea Room is a unique place where the community can enjoy an elegant style of tea and celebrate family, friendship and life's special moments. Elizabeth happily welcomes you to the opportunity of an enchanting oasis and delicious tea.

Top review

Dined on Jun 1, 2025

Thank you for the great experience, we enjoyed the tea and food.

Pasquini's Fine Italian Food

4.9

4.9 (884)

$30 and under

Italian

Yuba City

About the restaurant

Chef/Owner Angelo Micheli uses fresh ingredients from our very own garden which enhances the farm to fork flavors of Italy. Juicy filet & rib eye steaks, seasonal seafood dishes and home made pastas are prepared just to your liking.

Join us on Monday nights for our family friendly, casual Pasta Night (limited menu). Wednesday nights we offer a made to order Prime Rib dinner that will melt in your mouth. We do offer limited seating on our front patio for smaller parties.

Top review

sallie

Dined 2 days ago

My favorite restaurant ANYWHERE!! So glad to live close 🍝

Louie Oliver’s Restaurant and Bar - Harrah's Northern California

4.6

4.6 (523)

$31 to $50

American

Jackson

About the restaurant

Located in the new Harrah's Northern California Casino, Louie Oliver's Restaurant & Bar features a local and regional menu with California raised beef, fresh seafood and produce, an extensive wine list, and handcrafted cocktails. Whether relaxing with a glass of wine at our outdoor patio, or enjoying our lounge listening to live, local entertainment, Louie Oliver's Restaurant & Bar offers an elevated, casual dining experience for locals and out-of-town guests.

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Melissa

Dined on Jun 1, 2025

It was very slow service bc there was a private event and not enough staff

Luka's Restaurant & Bar

4.8

4.8 (96)

$30 and under

American

Jackson

About the restaurant

Welcome to Luka's! Nestled in the heart of gold country we are located on 35 main street in historical Jackson, just minutes away Award winning wine country, Kennedy Mines and blocks way from Amador County museum, Jacksons Historic Fire House and Saint Sava Serbian Orthodox Church. Luka's has a casual atmosphere indoor dining with a sunny patio dining in the warmer seasons. We have a full bar with 12 drafts and signature drinks, a diverse selection of local and California wines. Chef Abe Caterson and his team are well known for their seasonal dishes as well as our every day dishes that include choice steaks, creamy pastas, fresh salads, and hand made pizzas.

Top review

Peggy

Dined on Jun 11, 2025

Great food, great service! I’m a very happy guest!

Fixins Soul Kitchen

4.8

4.8 (813)

$30 and under

Soul food

Sacramento

About the restaurant

WELCOME TO FIXINS
Fixins is a full service soul food restaurant that celebrates the history and traditions of African American culture in an inclusive environment that welcomes everyone! We’re located in the historic Oak Park neighborhood of Sacramento California in the 40 Acres Cultural complex at the corner of Broadway and 35th Street.

Top review

LaShawn

Dined on Jun 16, 2025

Alize was an excellent server. Everyone in our party of 6 enjoyed their meals. We couldn't have asked for a better outing.

The Gypsy Bistro

4.9

4.9 (228)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Lockeford

About the restaurant

Experience dining like never before in our unique restaurant, set in a former concrete wine storage tank. Unwind on our charming terrace, reminiscent of an Italian Piazza, with a refreshing craft cocktail or a glass of wine expertly selected by our sommelier. Our eclectic menu features locally-sourced, seasonal dishes, all prepared from scratch.

Our menu is a blend of classic dishes with a modern twist, showcasing favorites such as our grilled steak of the night, delectable pastas, and succulent scampi. Conveniently located just off the Lodi wine trail in Lockeford, California, we are the perfect stop halfway between the San Francisco Bay Area and Lake Tahoe, 1/2 mile west off scenic Hwy 88.

Join us for an unforgettable dining experience that celebrates the best of local ingredients and culinary innovation.

Top review

Julie

Dined 7 days ago

This was our second trip to Gypsy Bistro and again we weren’t disappointed! Everything was delicious and our waitress was excellent.

Chef Frank Japanese Cuisine

4.9

4.9 (22)

$30 and under

Japanese

North Natomas

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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Stephanie

Dined on Jun 10, 2025

My favorite sushi restaurant. The fish is so fresh and everything is so well prepared.

Maydoon Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (112)

$30 and under

Persian

Midtown

About the restaurant

Discover the essence of modern Persian dining at Maydoon, a family-owned gem in Midtown Sacramento, CA. Helmed by Executive Chef Idean Farid, Maydoon blends traditional Persian flavors with a contemporary flair. Rooted in a rich culinary heritage, Idean's family legacy adds a unique touch to every dish. Join us for a lively, casual dining experience indoors or on our inviting patio. Enjoy the convenience of pick-up, delivery, or elevate your special events with our catering services. Meet Idean's family, with Mohammad assisting in the kitchen, Jen managing the front of the house, and the charming presence of their son Mo. Maydoon is not just a restaurant; it's a celebration of tradition, flavor, and family warmth. Cheers to unforgettable moments and exceptional Persian cuisine!

Top review

Tina

Dined on Jun 17, 2025

Always a great experience. Staff was amazing. Food was consistently delicious.

The Old Spaghetti Factory - Rancho Cordova

4.8

4.8 (10)

$30 and under

Italian

Rancho Cordova

About the restaurant

Dining at The Old Spaghetti Factory is an experience. For decades, they have invested meticulous attention to their unique designs and authentic vintage décor. Every location is adorned with antique lighting, intricate stained glass displays, large colorful booths, and an old-fashioned trolley car for guests to dine in. It’s the perfect atmosphere for a family celebration, a large group event, or a special dinner date.

A family business since 1969, their founding philosophy — “a memorable dining experience doesn’t have to cost a lot of money” — is perhaps more relevant now than ever. Every entree is a "complete meal," served with hot freshly-baked sourdough bread, soup or salad, and ice cream for dessert at no extra charge.

Top review

DebraVIP

Dined on Jun 15, 2025

We made last minute reservations at 1 pm on Father's Day. What really impressed us was how well-run everything was on a popular day. The servers were working very hard and very efficiently. We received our food promptly, and it was warm. Our server was friendly despite being so busy. I think I saw the manager helping out at the tables, which is always nice to see. When a restaurant does a good job on a popular holiday, that really says something to me.

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4.7

4.7 (460)

$30 and under

Italian

Stockton

About the restaurant

Mezzo Ristorante in Brookside is a small neighborhood trattoria. Inspired by the cuisines of Italy, Chef Daniel creates a beautiful seasonal & modern italian menu, featuring local produce, house made pastas, quality meats and fresh fish. Mezzo features weekly seafood, ravioli, drink specials for our customers to enjoy!

Mezzo offers indoor dining & on our heated enclosed patio for our customers to enjoy year round. Our bar opens Tuesday-Saturday n starting at 4:00 and serves beautifully handcrafted cocktails, mocktails, a notable wine list, craft beer & after dinner drinks.

Mezzo specializes in private events showers, graduation, birthdays, baptisms, anniversary parties which can be held in our private patio or restaurant. Look for our farmers market dinners, wine tasting events and wine dinners.

At Mezzo we invite you to relax, restore, dine & enjoy drinks with family and friends.
Best of San Joaquin Magazine winner & Diners choice award

Top review

Dan

Dined 4 days ago

Patio seating affords a comfortable, relaxed environment. Service was very friendly and attentive however a couple missteps. Food was very good. Overall enjoyed our visit.

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