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

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Updated May 05, 2025

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Boulevard Bistro

5.0

5 (1868)

$31 to $50

Californian

Elk Grove

About the restaurant

Boulevard Bistro is a quaint upscale fine dining restaurant located in a 1908 bungalow style home.
Best known for our Regional American Cuisine and direct focus on Californias Foothill Wines with a list of over 50 selections. We embrace locally grown produce; fresh vegetables grown in the central valley, locally raised meat, and seafood from the cold waters of the coast of Northern California.

Brett Bohlmann, chef and owner, is a 1998 graduate of the California Culinary Academy. After several years of experience in the Bay area Bret has returned home to Elk Grove to open one of Elk Grove's finest restaurants.

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STEVE

Dined on May 1, 2025

It is evident that everyone is dedicated to premium food and service and is clearly equal our exceeds any experience I have had in San Francisco or the Napa Valley!

The Hidden Tea Room

4.9

4.9 (303)

$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.

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Tina

Dined on Apr 18, 2025

Wonderful tearoom. Highly recommend. The staff is always polite, cheerful, and does their best to be accommodating. Elizabeth, the owner, is such a gracious host. Since taking over from the previous owner a couple of years ago, there have been many improvements: updating decor, adding events, and varying the menu. Even the gift shop is worth a visit with wonderful tea choices for sale, as well as teaware, tea towels, and hats/fascinators. And if you like reading fiction related to tea, there are some great choices in a variety genres. And everything is reasonably priced! If you haven't been here for a while, please come check it out. You won't regret it! And if you don't live in the area it is definitely worth the drive.

Hikari Sushi & Omakase

4.9

4.9 (190)

$50 and over

Sushi

Davis

About the restaurant

Please be advised. Friday and Saturday's dinner service is Exclusive Omakase experience only. Omakase chef tasting menu is $175 Per Person (price does NOT include beverage and gratuity). Each section will take 120 minutes. (4:30pm to 6:30, 7:30 to 9:30)
For all parties, 100% of cost per person + tax will be charged at the time of booking. Cancellations made within 48 hours prior to the reservation date will not be refunded. Cancellations made before the 72-hour time period will be refunded 50% of total cost per person + tax.

Reduction in the number of guests in the party are subject to cancellation charge.
Please be on time to enjoy all the courses. Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions.
Omakase means a meal consisting of dishes selected by the chef.
Chef will create some courses with seasonal, and best available ingredients.

Please call Hikari (530) 564-4356 to request Tuesday to Thursday night dinner. Walk-ins are welcome during the weekday Mini Omakase service.

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Henry

Dined on Apr 6, 2025

Simply outstanding. The staff is so knowledgeable and made the experience so immersive.

Osteria Fasulo

4.9

4.9 (1795)

$31 to $50

Italian

Davis

About the restaurant

Osteria Fasulo offers an imaginative selection of authentic and contemporary Italian specialties that change and compliment with our four seasons. Its dishes are prepared using only the finest and the freshest ingredients from traditional and contemporary Italian recipes.
Osteria Fasulo's mission is to consistently provide the highest quality of Italian food and service to our guests
Our top priority will always be our guests — who should always expect exceptional food, outstanding service and always a warm welcome from the Fasulo’s

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Ellen

Dined 1 day ago

As usual, the food was amazing and the service couldn’t have been better. There’s no better place in the greater Sacramento area than Fasulo’s.

Pasquini's Fine Italian Food

4.9

4.9 (867)

$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.

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MargaretVIP

Dined on May 1, 2025

My filet mignon was excellent, and my husband and I shared the mushroom risotto , I highly recommend it.

Chef Frank Japanese Cuisine

4.9

4.9 (15)

$30 and under

Japanese

North Natomas

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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Kristy

Dined 4 days ago

Excellent and consistent experience. Some of the freshest fish I’ve had.

Alaro Craft Brewery, Restaurant & Cocktail Bar

4.9

4.9 (492)

$30 and under

American

Midtown

About the restaurant

Alaro is an award winning Modern American & Spanish Inspired Farm to Table Restaurant & Craft Brewery in the heart of Midtown Sacramento. Owners Ray and Annette Ballestero invite you to enjoy the beautiful but casual interior & lush outdoor patio area of this historic location. Featuring a diverse selection of creative seasonal dishes showcasing fresh seafood, tapas-style small bites & full-bellied burgers that border on sublime, our team has curated one of the most unique restaurants on the grid. In addition to Sacramento's most awarded craft brewery we feature a full cocktail bar, a well curated wine list including Spanish varietals and house made Sangrias, Fair Trade Sodas & Teas and Organic Soft Serve Ice Cream! Open for Lunch and Dinner daily. More at AlaroCraftBrewery.com

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Andrea

Dined 7 days ago

Great spot for a pint and some noshies. Laid back atmosphere.

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Rudy's Hideaway

4.8

4.8 (4329)

$30 and under

Seafood

Rancho Cordova

About the restaurant

Welcome to Rudy's Hideaway, a Northern California landmark since 1972. We are famous for lobster, slow roasted Prime Rib, and clam chowder. Our food is prepared in-house and served by a friendly, professional staff.

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Connie

Dined on Apr 30, 2025

Love this place. Cathy is the best waitress and makes it fun too! The food amazing and the ambiance is great too. It's like stepping into a different world. Love the captains room.

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Galpao Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse - Roseville

4.9

4.9 (246)

$50 and over

Brazilian Steakhouse

Roseville

About the restaurant

Galpão Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse delivers an exquisite dining experience inspired by the rich Gaucho culture and culinary traditions of Southern Brazil. Galpão Gaucho’s rodizio experience offers an unparalleled dining experience, featuring 18 unlimited selections from the grill, including the new 24-karat Golden Steak™, paired with unlimited visits to an extensive 45-item gourmet salad bar.

Galpão Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse, an authentic Brazilian dining experience.

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Matthew

Dined 2 days ago

Service was amazing. Best Brazilian steakhouse in the area by far. Food was great and the salad bar was extensive.

Omakase Por Favor - Lincoln

4.9

4.9 (365)

$50 and over

Seafood

Lincoln

About the restaurant

Literally translating to "Trust The Chef Please", Omakase Por Favor is a new restaurant in Lincoln, CA. We combine the best of coastal Mexican cuisine and the Japanese Omakase dining experience. We offer signature oysters, ceviches, and fresh seasonal seafood along with vegetables and produce from local farms and suppliers. Join us for lunch for a quick bite from our à la carte menu, or make your reservation for dinner where you can experience a culinary journey in our omakase menu and leave all of the decision-making to our expert chefs. We also offer private dinners and events. Visit our website or contact us to learn more.

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Roman

Dined today

Great experience, awesome food, tasty oysters. Staff amazing, will done!

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