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Prelude Kitchen & Bar, Sacramento, CA

Prelude Kitchen & Bar

4.6 (959)
$31 to $50
American
1117 11th St., Sacramento, CA 95814

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighborhood gem
Prelude Kitchen & Bar is Restaurant located in Downtown Sacramento that serves Modern American, Farm to Fork cuisine. Our Chefs work directly with local Sacramento Farmers to source local ingredients for each dish. We believe food and dining is more than sustenance, it's a connection between guests, chefs, farmers, and the nature that surrounds us. Our menu is crafted from scratch, ensuring that every bite resonates with exceptional taste, genuine flavor, and fine dining quality. Prelude Kitchen & Bar is conveniently located in the heart of Downtown Sacramento next to the Crest Theater, Golden One Center, State Capitol, SAFE Credit Union Convention Center and Performing Arts Center. We offer validated parking at Capitol Garage located directly across the restaurant.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Unspecified, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Tom Patterson
  • Neighborhood
    Sacramento
  • Cross street
    11th and L Street. Street parking, public garage, and valet some nights.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 959 people are saying

Prelude Kitchen & Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.0Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Sacramento / Sacramento Valley

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Sacramento

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Prelude Kitchen & Bar in Sacramento is a "hidden gem" with a "comfortable yet elegant" setting. Guests rave about the "intelligent service," "refreshingly original cocktails," and "outstanding" food, including dishes like the pork chop and scallops. The ambiance is perfect for special occasions, offering "privacy" and a "lovely" outdoor dining experience.
959 Reviews
  1. KATHERINE

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing dinner, and the cocktails were unbelievable. Service was top-notch and location is really nice. We will be back.

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  2. Mauricio

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best dishes I've had with a great atmosphere to eat in. Will definitely want to return later on in the future.

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  3. Jonathan VIP

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a very nice anniversary dinner at Prelude. The outdoor dining is perfect for quiet conversation. The food is outstanding and is matched by the service.

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  4. Karen VIP

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was intelligent; everyone is warm, attentive, and capable. The cocktails were lovely and fresh. I’m never inspired to order all three courses: appetizer, salad, AND entree, but I was here. The setting is so comfortable yet elegant and each table feels so private and the food was so good, we just kept enjoying ourselves.

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Edward

    Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Prelude is a hidden gem, from easy location with a great patio and view of the Capitol. They greeted us with a bouquet wishing us a happy anniversary, and then quickly served up excellent and refreshingly original cocktails, and we enjoyed every minute from a creamy burrata app all the way through delicious and generous portions of mains! I had the pork chop with carrot-harissa puree, and she had the grilled salmon with caper berries, both cooked to perfection, moist and juicy! Next time we will come back for dessert! Bonus points for calling to let me know we left our credit card so we could retrieve before closing. Happy 31st Anniversary to us!

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Darryl

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We'd been here a few times before and had always loved our evenings out at Prelude. We decided to invite some good friends along to experience this hidden gem in downtown Sacramento. We were not disappointed! Service was attentive and top-notch throughout the meal, offering plenty of pairing suggestions when requested, and were respectful on approach when we were engaged in deeper, private conversations. We came here raving about the Niman Pork Chop (their staple dish, which was amazing as always), but we were equally impressed with Prelude's other offerings -- the NY Steak, Scallops and an unusual but delectable Mexican-inspired Carbonara pasta dish. Our friends come from local wine families and loved the curated selection of wines by the glass, especially their Pinot Noir. We tried almost everything honestly, with appetizers and salads to share, plus carrot cake and affogato to round off the evening. All in all it was a fabulous evening out and we look forward to our next visit!

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Carlos VIP

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley48 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We have eaten at Prelude several times. Always a pleasant experience.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Angela

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gorgeous restaurant and amazing staff. We enjoyed the truffles and food! There was a jar of flowers to celebrate our anniversary which I got to take home. Great for a special occasion.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Loretta

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service! Food very good. Expensive, but we still had a great time.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Erika

    Philadelphia County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The scallops were perfectly cooked, our server was attentive and friendly. The ambience outside on a Saturday evening was lovely.

    1 person found this helpful

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 20 times today
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1117 11th St., Sacramento, CA 95814

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    11th and L Street. Street parking, public garage, and valet some nights.
  • Neighborhood
    Sacramento
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Unspecified, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Tom Patterson
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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