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Private event space available for large parties, group dinners, cocktail parties, holiday parties, receptions, and more! Please inquire for details at [email protected] Empress is also currently featuring an Alchemist Kitchen Incubator Program Entrepreneur business before every major show at The Crest! Empress Tavern doors open two hours before showtime.
Elevated American plates, inventive cocktails & craft beer in a stylish, brick-lined vaulted space.
Hours
| Friday | 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1013 K St, Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 476-3356
Website: https://www.empresstavern.com/
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Reviews
Chris Maschal
Enjoyed our visit tonight. When we arrived early, as they were opening, we were greeted with enthusiasm. As the evening got busy, it became harder and harder to get a round of drinks. Orders for food and drinks are placed at the bar. Im not a fan. If this doesn’t bother you, it’s a pretty cool place. The quality of the food is good as far as bar food goes. The drinks are great! I will return. I do prefer full table service, but I understand the need to adapt to survive in the restaurant business.
… moreKathy Klima Smith
We stopped in here before a show at the Crest Theatre. Since our last visit, the restaurant has changed its menu — it’s now much more limited, focusing mainly on appetizers. If you’re looking for a full dinner, this probably isn’t the right spot. That said, the atmosphere is very nice and makes for a pleasant place to grab a drink or a light bite before an event.
… moreJason Shultz
It’s not the same since the covid and they sold the name to the theater upstairs. The menu is really limited and the cocktail menu isn’t the same. The atmosphere is really cool still except the tv plays basic cable for some reason??? We went there once and don’t see a reason to go back. If you’re looking for a cool bar/tavern with an elevated cocktail menu go elsewhere.
… moreCrystal Eidanizadeh
Just had the best Japanese Wagyu steak appetizer I’ve ever had! Empress grilled it perfectly! Each bite was melt in your mouth. Also had their delicious Beef Stroganoff and fresh house made Parker rolls hot out of the oven. Great place to get your steak fix! Always top quality!! Love the intimate feel yet still great for larger groups. And awesome Happy Hour specials!
… moreElizabeth Brun
I gave this restaurant 3 stars because i liked the beautiful brickwork. The inside is worth seeing.
The food was okay for the price. The beef cheek stroganoff was okay the biggest twist being the dill. I was happy that the meat was tender, Not chewy and did not have gristle.
My husband loved the scallops and said they were the best he’s had in a long time.
Our dinner friends had the fried chicken which they said was breaded well and very tender.
All of us agreed that our favorite part was the artichoke dip appetizer which came with crunchy potato chips. Even my husband liked it, (he usually does not because restaurants often leave the chewy harder leaves in with the dip which he doesn’t care for), but here it was diced tender leafy creamy perfection.
I thought the price was way too steep for the food, and it was very very loud. The waiter left much to be desired. But…. we all really did enjoy going and loved seeing this building as well.
I also appreciated that the bathrooms were very clean and had lots of room.
We loved that this place was so close to the theater. (We were attending a show later so it made it easy)
… moreThe food was okay for the price. The beef cheek stroganoff was okay the biggest twist being the dill. I was happy that the meat was tender, Not chewy and did not have gristle.
My husband loved the scallops and said they were the best he’s had in a long time.
Our dinner friends had the fried chicken which they said was breaded well and very tender.
All of us agreed that our favorite part was the artichoke dip appetizer which came with crunchy potato chips. Even my husband liked it, (he usually does not because restaurants often leave the chewy harder leaves in with the dip which he doesn’t care for), but here it was diced tender leafy creamy perfection.
I thought the price was way too steep for the food, and it was very very loud. The waiter left much to be desired. But…. we all really did enjoy going and loved seeing this building as well.
I also appreciated that the bathrooms were very clean and had lots of room.
We loved that this place was so close to the theater. (We were attending a show later so it made it easy)
Alison M C
Beautiful space. $8 beers that you can take into the theater. Okay selection. The bar (restaurant?) is set up in a way that makes it feel empty, rather than spacious. No table service. Dude sleeping in the doorway. Menu didn’t speak to me.
… moreWalter Ford
When it was with it’s previous owners I had eaten here several times. The food was always good and the cocktails innovative. This time around we had to fight to get the attention of the many bartenders who were busy chatting among themselves. But the drinks were good and overall it was ok. We do plan on coming back for dinner sometime and I’ll update this review.
… moreTrevor Bell
Great food! Had the shared rib plate. So much food! Everything was very good. Ribs were tender with the right amount of sauce, beans were just acidic enough to cut the richness of the ribs. Coleslaw and Mac and cheese were good too! My wifes Fried Gnocchi was really good, but definitely on the rich side of things. The service was excellent as well!(Thanks Heather!) Oh, and the curved brick walls were awesome!!
… moreJimmi Parmer
Excellent cocktails and venue! The settings ng was underground and felt very cool. The menu changes to match popular movies. The food was good except for it was mostly bread. Get the bone marrow because the whiskey luge is fun
… moreWord to Mouth
Empress Tavern is the best restaurant in Sacramento at this time.There is a lot of options to choose from.The Rib eye steak is off the hook the Habenero Honey Fried Chicken is unreal.Service is impeccable. Ambiance on point beautiful, romantic and well lit.Go here if you want to experience the Sacramento dining scene at its cool new best.
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