Jennifer Perez
Beautiful restaurant. Has a pretty courtyard for outside dining. Staff was attentive and pleasant. We ordered the half chicken, chicken pesto & pasta, and 2 NY Strips. The half chicken and the pasta were delicious. The steaks were seasoned well but overcooked. We asked for medium and medium well and one was almost well done and the other was well done. They offered to take them back but we were so hungry we didn’t want to wait. I gave them 4 stars because the food was delicious and they offered to take them back. Had the steaks been cooked correctly I would have given 5 stars. Overall it was an enjoyable dinner and I look forward to returning.
… moreJ C
We stumbled upon City Cafe on the way back to Sacramento and ended up having the most fantastic evening of our trip there! The cocktail list was inventive and we had never seen an in house mixologist in a restaurant before – very creative.
The food was delicious. Between the four of us we were able to taste a range of their offerings. Highlights were the pork belly wontons (I think only available during their 3-6pm happy hour), ribeye steak with porcini and coffee rub (those flavours! I’m still drooling over it!), bacon florentine pasta (pure roasted garlicky indulgence) and the captain creme brûlée (a really fun take on the classic). The portions were generous and prices reasonable. The s’mores dessert was sold out unfortunately… guess we’ll have to return for a second visit!
It was surprisingly busy for a Tuesday night. We found out that new owners had recently taken over – they seem to be hitting the right notes with the locals!
… moreJustin Dodson
I love the decor. We went for a friends birthday and we all got different items. We all tried each other’s food. The polenta wedges were tender and delicious, the burger is amazing, the shrimp scampy was great, the Tuscan chicken and pesto was delightful, and the steak was perfectly cooked and incredibly flavorful. We had the creme brulee for dessert and itnwas some of the best I’ve had in a long time. We will definitely be going again.
… moreStacey Sun
This is an absolute hidden gem on plumas street! I took my girlfriend here for a date night and couldn’t have enjoyed the food and service more. Fairly priced and one of a kind! Will be back soon!
… moreChristine Marigliani
I haven’t been here in years but it’s definitely a nice little place to hang with friends and try all their taps. They offered small bites but you could get dinner across the way. The pork wings were tasty and this cake was fantastic but the caprese salad was actually my favorite! The tomatoes were so fresh and the presentation was delicious!
… moreПётр Хома
Very atmospheric and cozy place. The food is very tasty. The staff is very polite and professional. They play the piano in the room. The dessert is especially delicious (lemon cheesecake). We didn’t have time to try everything. I bet everything here is at a high level.
… moreCarlos Peralta
Always a great experience. The food is delicious. The soup is great, I always order the special and it is always the best. My personal favorite… the creme brulee!
… moreJerry Fitz
While the food was plentiful and genuinely tasty, I would not consider this a true ‘fine dining’ experience. For the price, especially charging forty dollars for pasta, I expected more attention to detail. The fake sunflower on the table felt cheap, and the men’s restroom was in horrendous condition and smelled disgusting. Although the person at the host stand was friendly, our actual waitress was inattentive. I ran out of water twice, and no one checked in, eventually got filled by….the owner? Or different eaitress. The drinks were enjoyable, but overall, the service and atmosphere did not justify the high prices. City Cafe and Taproom has potential, but it falls short of delivering a fine dining experience.
… moreMinimee36
I had been eagerly anticipating a visit to this establishment, as its photos suggested a remarkable dining experience. However, I found that superior options exist elsewhere. Upon arrival, the hostess appeared disengaged. Our meal took an hour to be served, and once it arrived, it lacked the quality expected at its price point. We had chosen this restaurant to celebrate our mother’s birthday but unfortunately left disappointed. Additionally, obtaining refills for our coffee and water required persistent effort to locate our waitress. Given the substantial bill of $240, I had anticipated a more attentive and refined level of service. Regrettably, I will not be returning, and I would advise others to consider alternative dining options.
… morec halloran
The new ownership has completely knocked it out of the park. Made reservations for my wife’s birthday and they took out all the stops to make sure she felt special from the second we walked in. The menu is perfect and everything was prepared with exceptional quality. They have brought the City Cafe right back to #1 in this and the surrounding area. Get there before everyone else finds out!
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