List 14 Budget-Friendly Restaurants Near You in Sacramento, California (Part 2)

Anthony Ortiz Heard that this new place recently took over the old Pampas location and decided to give it a try. The food and service was amazing. The servers were quick and easy to talk to. The lunch specials are amazingly cheap and kind of unbelievable. They also give state employees an additional discount!! The food was amazing and the quality of it was excellent. My favorite thing was the full salad bar and the grilled pineapple. The salad bar was packed with almost anything you can think of. I will definitely be coming back to this place and be highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a great meal and time.

Jason Martinez Man, a little hidden gem in Old Sac. Definitely a dive bar with some sticky floors and weird lighting but dang if that burger wasn’t one of the best things I ever ate in Sacramento! Got the spicy guac burger with Negra Modelo. Highly recommend. Patty was cooked to perfection. Charred edges without the whole patty being burnt. Healthy portion of guac. Definitely did not skimp on burger portions. Sooo delicious. Fries were great too. The bartender taking orders was great too. Shoutout to the bearded guy in the Raiders hat. Wish I got his name but he was hustling like crazy but was on top of it. Awesome service! Overall definitely recommend this spot! It might be surrounded by touristy shops but this is a truly good spot!

thegardengazer The Lobster taco was juicy and delicious, accompanied by a tasty salsa on the side. The calamari was also crunchy and delicious. However, I was not impressed with the fish and fries. There were more fries than fish. Despite this, the friendly staff and exceptional service made the experience enjoyable. The restaurant’s unique and impressive vibe is truly one-of-a-kind. I wish the outdoor chairs and tables were more comfortable.

nfin8rider First time coming here after watching Tik-Tok food reviews. The establishment is limited on seating, mainly along the walls, so to-go is ideal when ordering. My wife and I were lucky enough to get the only table that sits 2 not against the wall. The staff is very friendly and the service was great! My wife had the Lichon Kawali and I had the Sisig plate. We also had Calamansi & Mango drinks. The food is very delicious and filled us up enough for us to have left overs. I definitely recommend this place!

Aaron Brown Went here happy hour on a Friday afternoon. Not crowded, great prices, fast service. Honestly, this place surprised me, the chicken sandwich (with the maple sweet heat) was really really good! Definitely worth checking out. And the happy hour specials are definitely worth it!

Saja Shaheen We had a wonderful experience dining here! The three of us thoroughly enjoyed every dish we ordered—everything was flavorful and beautifully presented. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, making it a perfect place to relax and enjoy a great meal. The staff was friendly and attentive without being intrusive. We’ll definitely be coming back and highly recommend it to anyone looking for good food and a great vibe!

Jonathan Lopez The service is top notch! Definitely will be coming back here again. Alfonso was such a great guy. He made sure we were taken care of to the smallest detail. Update: I was so excited yesterday after our visit, that I forgot to take my cheesecake and bread pudding home, I called them and they made sure I got my sweets back! Highly recommend this place!

Visan Varghese Amazing food!! I would say hats off to one the best mediterranean food I have had in the Sacramento area. The ambience is great the service is well mannered and above all the food tastes fresh. It is not easy to find places where you can taste fresh meat, this is the place to go for that. Highly highly recommend this place

C M I went here for brunch. Ive been here a bunch of times but usually at night. Usually its nothing to write home about. But this time, Megan was super helpful and checked on us multiple times. Food was better than good, not great. But she gave witty convo and felt like a friend adding some fun to the day during my brunch.

Ellery Every year we go to Dawsons for my birthday. Brandon is an amazing server and remembers his customers and makes it feel both like fine dining and also like you visit every day. Emery is attentive and the manager Liz heard us talking about my birthday and made sure I got a little chocolate birthday chip with my desert making it feel so special. 5 stars doesnt feel like enough!

Jayasimha Nuggehalli Visited here for lunch. It’s a vegetarian/vegan restaurant. We ordered soup, salad, sandwiches and ravioli. All items were very unique and delicious. Service was excellent too. Highly recommend this place.

Carl Valdez This was our first time here. We were supposed to come for dinner back in May to celebrate my sister in laws birthday (she flew in from Las Vegas), but we couldnt make dinner due to illness. So in October, We came on a Saturday night without a reservation, but got seated immediately at the bar. We did notice a few tables that were left open as we ate and we thought, "whats with that?" But despite that, we received excellent customer service. Bartender adjusted the TV so we can watch the game more comfortably and Alysha our server was very attentive and informative of the menu. the food was A-mazing. Wife had Alaskan halibut, cooked to perfection, with a cucumber basil gimlet, and i had the Mussel and Shrimp Piccata pasta- YUM!!! So, so good. We will be back to try more of the menu. If in downtown Sacramento, give it a try.

raymiedc Food was great. The service was fantastic. First time there and the guy working the counter was helpful and shared ideas as well as combinations of food and drinks. Definitely a dangerous place since I live one block away.

Mary P Visited December 17th..see my receipt as always. I have been wanting to try this place in Sacramento! Its a short walk to DOCO and next to the outdoor skating rink. Its very large inside with 2 full bars and plenty of seating. I could see groups of friends coming in after a game and having some food and drinks. We ordered the fried burrata with focaccia. It was nicely done and the sauce on the plate for dipping was delicious ! It had a hint of spice ( chili oil). The lady bartender was so sweet and she showed us how they make their own special old fashioned! The owner, Kevin, was there and he was very hospitable. You can tell he takes pride in his restaurant! I like that they have some unique dishes to try as well as burgers and steaks. See the picture of their awards! Gteat experience in a friendly atmosphere!