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City Cafe, Yuba City, CA

City Cafe

4.7
4.7
140 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
From a menu that is reminiscent of big city fine dinning, our chefs and staff take you outside our farm community and bring you an enchanting night in the city to our home. Our expert bartenders can serve you fine wine, beer, and unique or retro cocktails. Our food is prepared with experience and love. The bar is intimate, the dining room is romantic, and the patio is like no other. Come visit us soon to see what Yuba City has to offer. And make it special.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 9 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (530) 329-8312
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 140 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Sacramento / Sacramento Valley

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Sacramento / Sacramento Valley

    Good for special occasions

  • Sacramento / Sacramento Valley

    American

140 Reviews
  1. WhitT

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was outstanding and food was very good . Well worth the visit

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Usually very quiet dining. That night was very busy so the noise level was much higher. Dining experience from food to service was excellent even in a packed house!

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  3. John

    Sacramento

    18 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Had brunch at City Cafe because to be frank the options for dining in Yuba City are VERY limited and we did not wish to travel an hour for a meal. We had satisfactory experience previously with lunch, brunch, and dinners. Entire experience was satisfactory and what we've become accustomed to in our small town. Worst part of the meal was the extraordinary wait time to order and receive both drinks and food...we were there for TWO hours. Upside was we never felt rushed. Food itself was not anything to comment on. In summary, it was a good location in town and no wait for reservations with food and service that is what would be expected for Yuba City which ticked all of our boxes.

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  4. AngeD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to the City Cafe twice that weekend. It was excellent both times. I have recommended it to all my friends and family here in Yuba City.

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  5. ConnieC

    San Francisco

    38 reviews

    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My friend and I had heard about City Cafe from a friend so we decided to make a reservation and stop on our way home from Sacramento, as we live up in Chico. Our dinner was fantastic! We both had the house salad which came with our entree. It was delicious.... cold, crisp with delicious dressings and crisp vegetable in it. I ordered the sautéed prawns with polenta. The polenta was creamy and of the perfect consistency. The shrimp were in a wonderful sauce and cooked to perfection. She had the duck in a pomegranate sauce, served over polenta with broccolini on the side. The duck was exquisite! The prices were reasonable, especially considering soup or salad were included. We didn't try dessert but i'm sure they're also great. I can't wait to go back!

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  6. ChuckS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious. The service was wonderful. The ambience was calm and soothing. We did not feel rushed and truly enjoyed our meal.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent! Food was very good and service outstanding.

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  8. ChristyB

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always enjoy our dining experience at City Cafe. Never disappoints.

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  9. MaryA

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely dinner with friends. We each shared a meal...steak was very good. We weren't hurried and the noise level was low enough so we could converse easily.

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  10. AdrianP

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall our dining experience was good, the service was good, food was very good however portions were on the small side. I understand that when one dines at a more upscale restaurant one pays premium prices for cocktails however, I was taken aback when we ordered the dinner special for the night which was the filet mignon that came with a choice of salads or soup. The dinner menu had the same entree for $48.00 as a regular item, I did not understand the price increase for it being "A special of the evening" for an additional $12.00 per person. I guess I need to ask the price of the special, lol.

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  11. Dinner

    Sacramento

    413 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    413 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great patio! The food and service was excellent! Really good cocktails also.

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  12. KathyS

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The City Cafe does not disappoint. There was 6 of us and three of us had the Cassidy Salmon salad. It is always delicious.

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  13. SteveH

    Denver

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food , excellent service. The creamed corn was absolutely fantastic. Reasonable pricing. Both the house and summer salads were great.

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  14. LonnieP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A nice welcome to the Yuba City eating experience!!

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  15. KellyM

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing, the ambiance was perfect and the service was outstanding. It was a bit pricey, but well worth it for our anniversary dinner!

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  16. Richard1140

    Phoenix

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Now under new ownership the City Cafe has returned to the quality, service and elegance it had been noted for. The place in Yuba City for fine dining it is great to have it back. Excellent craft cocktails, uniquely prepared menu items and many fresh local ingredients put dining here on a close par to the famous farm to fork eateries in Sacramento. Beautiful outdoor patio dining is a nice option and the indoor formal mural room offers elegance and style. We enjoyed the garden salad and calamari steak entree along with a great house made dessert. I encourage people to visit and enjoy the locally owned and operated fine dining establishment.

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  17. SteveL

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A jewel of a restaurant. An oasis in yuba city where none exist. Ambiance, food, service are top notch. I try to eat there every couple of weeks.

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  18. SusanM

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    City Cafe is a wonderful experience. Thank you very much!

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  19. SusanM

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lunch was terrific in every way. We were a party of six and all said that their food was excellent as we the service and ambiance. Thank you City Cafe!

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistent, delicious, fresh, fun. Casual or classy, you bring your own feel to the place. Salmon!!

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  21. jenniferb

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went there for brunch on a Sunday. Food was fantastic! I had the summer hollandaise and my husband had the huevos rancheros. Both were delicious!

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  22. Dinner

    Sacramento

    413 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    413 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service and the food was excellent! Thank you!

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  23. SusanM

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    City Cafe is my absolute favorite restaurant! It has a wonderful menu, great atmosphere and a very friendly and competent staff. Toni is handsome and always doing her very best. So glad she is back on Plumas Street!!

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely perfect. The service and food was excellent. Staff was friendly and accommodating. We especially appreciated the quiet, easy going atmosphere.

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  25. Enjoy

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our family brunch at City Cafe was great - good food and great service!

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  26. FranceneK

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a local favorite. Great hospitality and food.

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  27. Tuberose

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best restaurant in town! With new ownership the City Cafe is better than ever. Nice attention to detail and excellent food.

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  28. Deanna

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We made a reservation for the brunch on Saturday morning. Great service, comfortable patio area, and very good food. Servers were attentive without being constantly in your face. If you’re looking for large full plate quantities of food, this is not the place. I don’t mean that in a negative way. I’m just saying if you want piles of breakfast potatoes and an omelet the size of the plate, go to Black Bear Diner. City Cafe is a more intimate dining experience and I would definitely recommend it. I had the garden omelet, which was very good. My friend had the carnivore omelet and he said it was quite good.

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  29. RalphL

    San Francisco

    46 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice Surprise, great place and excellent Sunday Brunch / Lunch, will come again soon !

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  30. JJCJR

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    CITY CAFÉ was OUTSTANDING!! Brunch choices were plentiful & EXCEPTIONAL! City Café SUMMER BLACKBERRY MARGARITA super REFRESHING! SERVICE was TOP SHELF! 40th Wedding Anniversary was made extra special by the staff!

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  31. SherylD

    Sacramento

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 12, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nathan or Nathaniel our waiter rocked. His service at our table was superb

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  32. JudyS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service and the food was great. Having brunch on the patio was so nice. I'll definitely return.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant is beautiful. It appeared the restaurant was understaffed today and service was slow. The food was excellent but the portion was literally toddler sized. I ordered the bacon quiche and it did taste amazing but the portion was tiny! The side salad was literally two fork bites and the side of fruit was what you’d give a toddler. Not sure what’s going on with the portions as we have eaten at the restaurant in the past and this was my first experience with baby size portions. I literally left still hungry… and the restaurant offered no dessert.. it’s Father’s Day and no dessert? Sadly, I was disappointed with this dining experience.

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  34. Foodlover61

    Sacramento

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect craft cocktails from Will, amazing halibut special from Chef Daniel.

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  35. DeniseF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I super enjoyed my evening meal at City Cafe. I appreciated that I could make reservations online for outside dining. Only problems were the annoying loud cars and motorcycles cruising up and down Plumas. Excellent food, great tasting, and perfect amount served. Excellent service.

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  36. JackieS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love the open table to make reservations! The City Café was recently opened by the amazing Toni Ruiz who has hospitality down to an art! Our waiter was Nate an absolute delight to have served us. The short ribs over mashed potatoes.. well simply divine. We will be back over and over again!

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  37. SandyD

    Sacramento

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    City Cafe is the place for fine dining in Yuba City! Excellent food, service and atmosphere.

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  38. MaryJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Could not have enjoyed such a breakfast in a long time!

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  39. ThomasF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff is very attentive, knowledgeable and accommodating. I called a day in advance to ask about vegan options and they were happy to provide a few tasty options. The food was excellent and the cocktails / wine is surprisingly reasonably priced.

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  40. VickeR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a really nice dinner @ City Cafe. Great service fine food all around ! The music was great … we recommend City Cafe for a very pleasant dinning experience !! This is a treat for all your senses !

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FAQs

City Cafe is rated 4.7 stars by 140 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 9 times today
Google Map for City Cafe

667 Plumas St, Ste C, Yuba City, CA 95991

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Yuba City
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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