Restaurants near Courtyard by Marriott Sacramento Cal Expo

Perfect dining experience from the wonderful space and delicious cocktails to excellent food and staff.

I recently had the pleasure of hosting a business luncheon at Ella Dining Room and Bar, and I was thoroughly impressed with the overall experience. From start to finish, the service was impeccable—attentive yet unobtrusive, with staff who were warm, professional, and clearly committed to ensuring a seamless dining experience. The food was equally commendable—well-prepared, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Each dish was thoughtfully crafted and served promptly, which we especially appreciated given the business nature of our visit. The ambiance of the restaurant added an extra touch of sophistication. The space strikes a perfect balance between upscale elegance and comfortable warmth, making it an ideal setting for both professional meetings and more relaxed gatherings. Overall, Ella Dining Room and Bar provided a delightful experience that reflected both quality and class. I would not hesitate to recommend it for future business lunches, client meetings, or any occasion where excellent service, good food, and a refined atmosphere are appreciated.

Lovely corner booth made it easy for five friends to visit. Many great lunch choices at very reasonable prices. All five of us enjoyed our varied choices. Well done!

They have a great happy hour offer. Also, great Monday night $65 dinner for two deal including bottle of wine. Food, service, ambiance are great.

Don't judge a book by its cover. My in-laws sniffed at the Starbucks cafe setting and sniffed some more when the tea came in actual Starbucks paper cups. I had my apprehensions too, but boy, were we wrong. In all my years of reviews, I've always held back: never raving and never using exclamation marks, and I'm so glad I saved them for Tribute Bistro, because their food and service were fantastic! I'm always leery about ordering Brussels sprouts because other restaurants either burn them or undercook them, but Tribute's were crispy, fully-cooked and delicious (my ten-year-old kept stealing from my plate)! The yummy chicken pot pie was generously sized and thoughtfully came with a perfectly dressed arugula salad. Burgers were cooked right (although we could have done without the BBQ sauce as we're not used to sweet sauces) but the star of the dish was the thick cut garlic fries: crispy outside, tender inside. I've never had thick cut fries so good. If you like your tomato soup smooth like a bisque, you will be disappointed. Tribute's is country style: very tomatoey with just the right amount of basil--I loved it! The grilled cheese sandwich was all grown-up: real cheese on sourdough. So if you don't mind decor that includes a nook to print out your boarding pass, go to Tribute's Bistro for comfort food. (We'll try the pricier fare next time.)