04/02/07

Inconsistent Food Quality But Stunning View And Patio/Deck

by iflymaui

This is a great restaurant but not for its food or for its guest policies. This is a great place to dine for its outdoor patio/deck that faces the Sacramento River.

Parking is only validated if you are dining there Monday-Friday for business. A divided and 'guest preferred' policy; you'll pay approx; $6-$8 if you dine on weekends or holidays. Strange but true...

The menu is varied and it changes quality by chefs and general managers. I've been dining there for 10 years now because I like its views, patio, staffing and 'just sometimes' its food. For 2007, the restaurants lunch menu has changed again and just as an example, all sandwiches during lunch come with 'Garlic Fries'. In oil. On the plate... No alternative options except those wet-greasy fries. The menu exhibits oils, cremes, sauces and fat instead of being healthy California if even in concept.

Wine list is good and wine prices fair. They've changed the beer menu (used to have Sam Adam's iced glassware for those hot Sacramento days but downgraded). Full bar offers everything else but signature drinks are pricey.

This isn't a not-to-go restaurant. I'd advise lunch for the sun and the lunch menu prices. It fails miserably at being consistent overall while being perfect in location and ambience. TGIF's or Cheesecake Factory quality at best if I were to compare.

• Pros: Views! Outdoor Patio!
• Cons: Inconsistent food quality and guest policy.

11/14/06

Romantic at night

by janbaby27

If it's not too hot or cold out, its fun to sit outside and enjoy the river. However, the prices are a little steep for what you get. If the food was awesome, then the price would be fine - but its only subpar. They have a great variety of martinis, which can make the night fun!

09/24/06

Good view of the river

by atwong

When you're in Old Sacramento and looking for a place to eat and have a good view of the river, try this place out.