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The Red Rabbit Kitchen & Bar, Sacramento, CA

The Red Rabbit Kitchen & Bar

4.1
4.1
276 Reviews
$30 and under
American
The Red Rabbit’s mission: We make it good, since 2012

We set the standard for a neighborhood bar. Serving only seasonal items, we keep it local. Many of our ingredients are made right here in Sacramento, and our suppliers are all part of the local community.

The happiness and health of our employees are paramount to our core values. And happy employees give you, our guests, the best experience. We love tasty food, great cocktails and the skilled people who make them.

We know that to make it good, ingredients matter. Our bar program offers only the best ingredients. Syrups are made in house and spirit infusions are done right at the bar. We serve only quality spirits, and proudly boast an amazing cocktail selection. Our wine list approachable and carefully curated. Six taps highlight California's craft beer from up and down the state and our can selection offers something for every taste.

Great Food, Quality Cocktails, Beautiful Ambience.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 14 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Wed–Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Bar Fri, Sat 10:00 pm–12:00 am

  • Phone number

    (916) 706-2275

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Owned/operated by

    Women

  • Executive chef

    JOHN BAYS

  • Catering

    Offsite catering is not available at this time

  • Private party facilities

    Bookings for private events are taken on a first come first serve basis. Send all inquiries to farah@theredrabbit.net

  • Neighborhood

    Midtown

  • Cross street

    28th Street

  • Parking details

    Ample Street Parking around the restaurant. Most paid spaces and metered parking is enfoced until 6PM M-F.

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 276 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Sacramento / Sacramento Valley

    Innovative

  • Sacramento / Sacramento Valley

    Healthy

  • Sacramento

    Innovative

  • Sacramento

    Healthy

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  1. DawnH

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall1food1service2ambience3
    This was a bad dining experience for a number of reasons. The service was very slow; our waiter apologized 3 or 4 times for the delay in getting our drinks and for all of our food. She explained the backup at the bar and in the kitchen on a couple large parties in the bar area. The veggie spring rolls arrived cold. The organic mixed greens was described as greens, cucumber, red onion, grapes, candied walnuts, Gorgonzola and citrus vinaigrette. We asked for no cheese and for some reason they decided to also omit the grapes or walnuts. A shrimp po’ boy was ordered because they were out of cod; the waiter apologized they have been out for awhile. After a long wait, this arrived cold, the batter coming off the shrimp which probably had been sitting for some time. The waiter apologized and said they would remake it. The sandwich came back warmer but was bad. It was mostly bread with six small shrimp that covered about a third of the bun and fairly tasteless. Again the waiter apologized when told it wasn’t any better. The rosemary and citrus Mary’s chicken was described as a bone-in chicken breast. They substituted a bone-in leg quarter without informing us. Again the waiter apologized and got the manager to talk to us. He told us that haven’t had the chicken breast for weeks because it was too expensive for them and they were in the process of changing the menu and new ones should be printed up in a couple weeks. Advertising one thing and serving something else without notice doesn’t seem right. Lastly, the Wendigo Blood cocktail was very poorly balanced. The spicy tincture completely overpowered the other ingredients - hibiscus infused tequila, elderflower, lime juice and strawberry purée. The spicy tincture added nothing except for irritating the back on the throat. Our meal at The Red Rabbit was overpriced for the mediocre to poor quality of food, drink and service. We will not be back and would not recommend.
  2. GlenC

    Sacramento

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Had a great time! Good food and attentive staff. All around a fun time.
  3. SherryE

    Sacramento

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was very fresh and tasty. I will go back.
  4. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    It was alright. Slow to receive our drinks and food. Drinks were good, food was meh (which I was expecting). Service was fine and cordial. The place got so loud though. The music was so loud, we were shouting all night to hear each other. Overall it always alright, but wouldn’t recommend for large parties or for good food. Go if it’s just you and one other, for a good drink.
  5. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall3food1service5ambience5
    The food just wasn’t it. Everything else was great.
  6. SactoSoprano

    Sacramento

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience1
    Noise level: "energetic" is not the word, when the music is so loud, you can hardly hear your waitress. We waited almost 15 minutes after getting water to put in our drink orders, and the restaurant was NOT crowded. My caesar salad had almost no dressing on it, and the croutons were rock-hard, although the salad itself was good-sized and had fresh, chopped romaine. French fries arrived cold. Having been here several times before, I would say that this restaurant used to be better...
  7. JCandela

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    Server was great but food was slow to come out and not worth the wait.
  8. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    We left after 45 minutes. They never put in our dinner ticket despite it being after the rush. Never asked us if we wanted another drink after waiting and waiting. Disappointing.
  9. AEIOU

    Sacramento

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 3, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Had to have two dishes fixed, but otherwise everything else was fine and enjoyable. Got right in, great tasting food. Loved the chocolate mousse at the end.
  10. Alli

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience4
    Our food came a little burnt and a little bland but the drinks were very good.
  11. Tanner

    Sacramento

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Service was friendly and I enjoyed being there. Wouldn't think to return for the food alone, but thought it was a good atmosphere
  12. Jeffrey

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience1
    Service was incredibly slow and inattentive. Used to be an ok spot, but doesnt seem to be the case any longer.
  13. sudndoz

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Really fresh, with outstanding flavor pairings. The salmon was particularly good.
  14. BridgettL

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved the food, service was amazing, and it was a great atmosphere to visit and catch up with with old friends.
  15. SteakLovers

    Orange County

    18 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience3
    I had been to this restaurant once before pre-Covid. I was in Sacramento for business and was excited to go back as we had all enjoyed our first ding experience there. However this visit was so disappointing. I realized right away that there were far fewer customers than the first time we went there. After getting our dinners I realized why. The food was very plain, not seasoned and not tasty. I had salmon and my husband had the chicken. My drink tasted like rotting eggs. our server was wonderful and provided quick service and accommodated all our requests. She was definitely the bright spot about the restaurant. But you go to a restaurant for the food. Given how bad the food was I will not be returning.
  16. DarcyW

    Sacramento

    10 reviews

    1.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    2/10. Wow this place has fallen off the proverbial cliff. Let's start with the basics. The place had a dirty vibe. Staff appeared stressed and on edge - they did however refill our drinks several times and our waitress was sweet. We waited about 30 minutes for our appetizers- tater tots with raw garlic and parsley - the best thing we ate of the night. We ordered the most expensive items - Osso Bucco - the pounder - the rosemary citrus chicken and the shorty sandwich. Osso Bucco - polenta was cold and the texture was way off. Meat, while cooked to come off the bone was lack luster flavor - as I watch a gnat hover over it. Greens were inedible. Pounder - done medium but charred significantly giving it a carbonic taste all the way through. Demi glacé - cold. Chunky. Looks to be thickened with cornstarch. Chicken - the cardinal sin for every restaurant - DRY, over cooked, vegetable medley - sad 80's vibe. Sandwich - mediocre, bland, Cajun it was not. Overall the entertainment factor from the booth next to us HIGH AS KITES - was memorable (not the fault of the staff) We waited and tried to flag someone down to pay the bill for 20 minutes. Won't be back. Wine list pitiful.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience2
    We were seated on one of the center tables which wasn’t as comfortable. Not sure why we were seated there because there were plenty of other tables open.
  18. NicoleC

    Sacramento

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall2food5service1ambience1
    This was the first bad experience we’ve ever had at the Red Rabbit. Super drunk people being allowed to disrupt other guests, our waitress was mostly MIA, but the really bad part was being served a dish with an ingredient a member of our party had explicitly asked our waitress about due to an allergy. Our special occasion, at one of our historically favorite restaurants, was quite ruined.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had such a great time at Red Rabbit, we had so much fun celebrating my friends birthday. The only thing that could’ve made it better would’ve been if they had asked us if we wanted dessert instead of the check. I understand the table needed to be turned but we would’ve definitely all had dessert.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had an amazing time at this place. Food was delicious and service was great. The bar has so much variety. I was impressed after reading conflicting reviews. I’m glad I tried it. This comes to show that perhaps people have different opinions on there taste of food and drinks.
  21. AlexandraC

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Service was incredible Thank you Casey!! Good and drink impeccable
  22. Elliot

    Sacramento

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience3
    We had reservation for counter and got sat outside. Nobody came to serve us for 15 minutes so we went inside. Waited another 10 minutes for someone to take our drink order. My wine and my wife’s cocktail were great though. We didn’t order food, didn’t have enough time after so much waiting.
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2023

    overall5food3service4ambience4
    Birthday dinner
  24. Kendandiego

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Service, food and atmosphere lacked.
  25. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    Server and the ambiance were nice. Service was extremely slow though. Appetizers were delicious. Entree’s were mixed. Half of our party reported they were “good.” But, everyone who got salmon or steak said they were notably overdone. Not cheap for poor/mediocre quality and ridiculously slow service. I won’t bother to be back.
  26. RobertT

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Food was very good - we split a greens salad, which had to be one of the best restaurant green salads I have ever had. My wife had the baked chicken with mash which she loved. House wines are excellent, especially at the price.
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    4 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience2
    Underwhelming when so highly recommended. Had the HH Flatbread which was undercooked, saturated with Balsamic to the point if soggy, undercooked dough and unripe tomatoes. Drinks, the Bourbon honey lemon was excellent. The gin, eldeflower, lime and sugar missing any flavor of spirit. Staff, friendly and prompt. Will not return or recommend.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Tahoe

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Very very bad service. Celebrated my anniversary there. Not only did the power go out and we couldn’t enjoy our meal. They sat us somewhere horrible.
  29. ThreePs

    Sacramento

    89 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    89 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a great first visit. Our server Matt was just the nicest!! Thanks Matt for making our NYE special. The vegan eggplant and short rib ramen were delicious!!
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall2food3service3ambience1
    I reserved a table and was put outside in the rain the entire time on my date
  31. steph

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    We went for the Miracle pop-up bar. They were out of six of ten cocktails on the list. We ordered a couple “Nice” shots and a couple of “Naughty” shots. We all received bourbon that didn’t have any cinnamon flavor at all. Service was good and friendly, however, we did have to wait over fifteen minutes for someone to take our order. We were there early, so it wasn’t crowded at all.
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    The food was amazing but the service was incredibly slow despite my server being very sweet.
  33. DavidH

    Sacramento

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The canopy blocks your sign from the sidewalk, need a restaurant indicator in the window/wall.
  34. Bear

    Sacramento

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    Service was okay but due to the busy night, drink shot were incorrect twice when ordered and mentioning that they shots provided were incorrectly done. The bartender dismissed as us being wrong and they were not following the drink shot menu. Service when about before ordering to split the bill - then end of the night it was not. Nor was asking for napkins for the food - was ever received.
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall3food4service1ambience5
    Food and drinks good. Ran out of drinks and water. No one refilled or asked us if we wanted more. Really busy looked like one server. She was really nice but if we knew or was communicated with. We sat and waiting 30 mins for someone to ask for our drinks. Waited another 30 to order food. She only came back for the check and it’s it.
  36. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    so cute decorated for Christmas and the food was amazing!!
  37. MichaelK

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    Eh it was just ok. Service was slower than we expected and they were not super busy to be that slow
  38. HolidayBarBummer

    Central Coast

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 23, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    Service was insanely slow. We made reservations and they put us outside with a broken heater. It took 25 minutes to get our first cocktail.
  39. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 23, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    Had a reservation, broken heater, very slow service, small and incorrect drinks. Left early
  40. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Was and amazing experience!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated
    • Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

The Red Rabbit Kitchen & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (916) 706-2275.

The Red Rabbit Kitchen & Bar is rated 4.1 stars by 276 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 14 times today
Google Map for The Red Rabbit Kitchen & Bar

2718 J St, Sacramento, CA 95816-4314

Additional information

  • Cross street

    28th Street

  • Neighborhood

    Midtown

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Wed–Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Bar Fri, Sat 10:00 pm–12:00 am

  • Cuisines

    American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Ample Street Parking around the restaurant. Most paid spaces and metered parking is enfoced until 6PM M-F.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Owned/operated by

    Women

  • Executive chef

    JOHN BAYS

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (916) 706-2275

  • Catering

    Offsite catering is not available at this time

  • Private party facilities

    Bookings for private events are taken on a first come first serve basis. Send all inquiries to farah@theredrabbit.net

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