Where to Eat
Where to Eat
Every good story must include a stopping point for lunch, a great cup of coffee, or a tasty snack. Better yet, stay long enough to enjoy any of our incredible 5-star restaurants, or maybe just keep it simple with a boardwalk hot dog. The choices are many and all yours. On the Waterfront, any bite’s a great bite.
Theatre of Lights
Happening November 24 through December 24
Theatre of Lights is a free holiday lighting extravaganza at the Old Sacramento Waterfront produced by the Downtown Sacramento Partnership. The nightly performances Thursday through Sunday from Thanksgiving Eve – Christmas Eve (no show on Thanksgiving) feature a live-action retelling of Moore’s 1823 poem — “A Visit from St. Nicholas,” more popularly known as “’ Twas the Night Before Christmas.”
Movies Under the Stars
Happening every Thursday in October
It’s the spookiest time of year and we are ready for a gourd time! Experience Movies Under the Stars presented by Xfinity in partnership with California State Parks Capital District and the California State Railroad Museum every Thursday night in October at the Old Sacramento State Historic Park for a haunting good time. Purchase a group of four tickets and receive a complimentary picnic blanket with each purchase.
Old Sacramento Waterfront Rewards
Have you heard the news?! You can now be rewarded for experiencing the Old Sacramento Waterfront! We are excited to announce the Old Sacramento Rewards program. You can now access exclusive offers, promotions, and other shopping incentives from Old Sacramento Waterfront restaurants, stores, and businesses. It’s so simple to use too, you can access all these rewards from your mobile device!
Ambiance Lounge
An elegant lounge and social room, most suited for entrepreneurs and forward thinking people. Ambiance is a place of solace and comfort where you are appreciated and respected.
Ambiance serves top quality wines, beers, tequilas, cognacs and whiskeys.
Arcade Underground
Bali Kitchen
Bali Kitchen specializes in traditional Asian and Indonesian cuisine for our loyal Sacramento area customers and Old Sacramento visitors who enjoy healthy, freshly prepared Asian style meals. The Café has been serving the Sacramento area for since 1998.
We use spices you’ve never heard of for flavor you’ll never forget!
Blueprint Coffee Project
Specialty coffee in the heart of Sacramento’s Waterfront District.
Chefs’ Olive Mix
Chefs’ Olive Mix is an extraordinary specialty store in Historic Old Sacramento where you can taste and mix 7 of the most Ultra Premium Single Cultivar Extra Virgin Olive Oils, 16 Fused & Infused Olive Oils, 18 Dark Balsamics, 15 White Balsamics, 3 Specialty Vinegars and 5 Gourmet Oils.
When you first walk into this delightfully charming upscale tasting room, you can’t help but be dazzled by the 64 shiny and stunning stainless steel tanks (called fustis) that line the walls like proudly decorated soldiers. Each fusti contains either Ultra Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oils from all over the world or Balsamic Vinegars from the most revered producers in Modena, Italy.
Call to reserve one of the tasting rooms for your private event or go check out their unique recipes on their website!
Courtyard D’Oro
Courtyard D’ORO is Sacramento’s premier banquet facility, with offerings of both indoor and outdoor capabilities for all of your event needs. Located in the heart of historic Old Sacramento, Courtyard D’ORO is a luxurious full service facility surrounded by 53 historic buildings, our beautiful tree-lined courtyard and a multitude of hotels to suit you and your guests before and after your celebration. This impeccable location not only offers exquisite photographic opportunities, but everything essential to ensure an absolutely unforgettable wedding, casual get together, or
Danny’s Mini Donuts
Mini donuts made hot on the spot! “They may burn your fingers, but will melt in your mouth”
Voted the best in Sacramento for several years. Located in old Sacramento since 2007
We are more then mini donuts:
We feature a variety of mini baked treats that include pies, cookies, brownies and more. All made and baked on site daily. Come in for a Free mini donut sample today.
Discount days:
Tuesday 10 % off everything Mini Pie Friday $1.00 off all pies
Emma’s Tamales
Emma’s offers over 14 varieties of fresh tamales, meat, seafood, vegetarian, and vegan. Trick a carnivores appetite with our Famous original Mother Earth’s Vegan Tamale. They make 5 types of homemade salsas and their own enchilada sauce. They have three kinds of enchiladas including vegan with their homemade cashew cheese. Partner their Mother Earth’s Fresh Salsa with fresh corn chips! They make everything from scratch with no preservatives and all natural! Emma’s Tamales are vacuum sealed and ready for traveling with a long shelf life without the use of no preservatives. Stop by and take some home today!
Don’t’ forget a free sample of their refreshing home brewed teas!
They also offer burritos, Kosher Hot Dogs, Polish, Hot Links
Their tamales are made with our special blend of non-GMO corn and organic non-GMO corn and we only use expeller pressed or cold pressed non GMO oils! Here at Emma’s Tamales they believe in Farm-to- Fork! They use organic non- GMO Tofu from our local Tofu Company. They source their produce locally and their chicken is always skinless lean all natural meat. Their food is developed to NOURISH you so you won’t feel bogged down after eating.
You will taste the clean difference of their food and they hope that it helps to keep your life active, healthy and fulfilled! PEACE!
Fanny Ann’s Saloon
The World Famous Fanny Ann’s has been serving up Old Sacramento’s finest burgers and coldest beer since 1973. Join Steven and the Crew for a quick lunch, happy hour cocktail or a late night rendezvous!
Check out our Facebook page for a quick tour!
Delta Bar & Grill
Enter the lively Delta Bar & Grill through the original grand staircase located in the forward section of the Delta King. Enjoy our 180-degree view of the river, found nowhere else in Sacramento. See panoramic sunsets while enjoying a meal inspired by locally sourced ingredients.
Firehouse Restaurant
Premier Fine Dining in Old Sacramento Waterfront.
Currently offering an a la carte takeout menu, The Firehouse is also offering wine by the bottle from their award-winning list – which is one of the most extensive wine collections in the Central Valley. The Firehouse has now been offering delicious cuisine for 60 years and is taking orders for curbside pick-up including items like their widely popular Beef Wellington from 4 to 7 PM daily in Old Sacramento.
Known for being one of Sacramento’s major celebration destinations they look forward to welcoming guests back for dine-in service as well as special events like weddings and wine tastings and as soon as it is safe to do so.
Firehouse Restaurant Event Spaces
The Firehouse has five separate private dining and event spaces, capable of accommodating events for 16 to 300 guests. From the opulent charm of the Golden Eagle Room to the rustic beauty of our Courtyard and Courtyard Grill, our highly trained event staff can provide memorable results for any occasion, including business symposiums and other work functions.
Honey and the Trapcat
Honey and The Trapcat is an underground restaurant and bar located in Old Sacramento.
We serve an array of food featuring all house made ingredients. For drinks, we have a multitude of spirits and modifiers to create “your drink” Ask us for something you’ve heard of or let us know what you like!
Hoppy’s Railyard Kitchen & Hopgarden
Hoppy Brewing company presents Old Sacramento’s newest restaurant, Railyard Kitchen and Hopgarden. Enjoy our patio, lounge, and outdoor garden
i-Shanghai Delight Chinese Restaurant
I-Shanghai Delight offers delicious dining and takeout to Sacramento, CA.
I-Shanghai Delight is a cornerstone in the Sacramento community and has been recognized for its outstanding Chinese cuisine, excellent service and friendly staff.
Our Chinese restaurant is known for its modern interpretation of classic dishes and its insistence on only using high quality fresh ingredients.
Joe’s Crab Shack
We’ll take you to the coast, even if you’re miles from the water. Joe’s Crab Shack 100% Shore.
La Terraza Mexican Restaurant
Heritage is something we truly pride ourselves in and is reflected throughout our restaurant delighting all of your senses.
From the second you step in the front door, the sounds of Latin America will gently seduce your ears and continue as you relax outdoors with your favorite cocktail enjoying the view. The wonderful flavors and aromas of our cuisine will not disappoint.
We use only the finest, freshest, local ingredients in every dish and every dish is prepared to order. Enjoy live mariachi music weekly and on special occasions, catch balet folklorico dance performances among other live entertainment.
Come visit us and have a great time! Enjoy fast, friendly service, fantastic food & cocktails, music and allow us to share our beautiful Mexican heritage with you.
Choices
Ice Cream & Smoothie
Family Owned & Community Driven.
Dedicated to feeding your happiness & health.
Choices Ice Cream & Smoothie has indoor and outdoor seating on the second level of Pioneer Square in Old Sacramento, CA. Our unique and flavorful designer ice cream cones, shakes, smoothie bowls, and smoothie drinks are created to satisfy the entire family or a party of one.
Check out the menu here!
O’Mally’s Pub
O’Mally’s Irish Pub & Eats is a family owned bar and restaurant.
Old Sacramento General Store
House-made dough from organic flower and organic house-made red sauce, grab a slice, or share a pizza with friends and family.
Pilothouse Restaurant on the Delta King
The Pilothouse Restaurant is in the original grand dining room of the Delta King. With views of the Sacramento River, diners are transported back in time to the authentic glory of paddlewheel riverboats. Enjoy water views and seasonal dishes with ingredients sourced from local farms. Reservations suggested.
Call the Pilothouse Restaurant at 916.441.4440 or reserve a table online.
Railroad Fish & Chips
Established in 2008, Railroad Fish & Chips is located in Historic Old Sacramento on the tracks of the Sacramento Southern Railroad, and footsteps from the Sacramento River. Come enjoy great food, casual atmosphere and our large shaded outdoor patio. WE ARE PET FRIENDLY!!!
Rio City Café
Rio City Café is situated in beautiful historic Old Sacramento, overlooking some of the most prominent landmarks in Sacramento. The Sacramento River runs by our spacious outdoor patio, with spectacular views of the historic Tower Bridge and the Ziggurat (pyramid) building.
Rio City Café opened its doors in May of 1994. The building, designed to replicate a steamship warehouse of the late 1800’s, is open, airy, and stylishly rustic. It adds an elegant touch while still maintaining the historic feel of Old Sacramento. We display a comfortably casual setting, with indoor and outdoor seating. We can accommodate large parties and banquets, as well as private parties in our banquet room for special occasions. Or just simply enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine and the view in the outdoor cocktail area. During the colder months, enjoy the view from inside near our cozy fireplace.
The Chef’s approach will be to present fresh, wholesome farm-to-fork ingredients and combine them in a way that is attractive, tasteful and creative. We offer California Cuisine with influences from all over the world.
We offer an extensive well-rounded wine list featuring popular wines from Napa and other appellations of California.
Our best quality is our professional, but friendly and fun staff. Celebrities, athletes and politicians can be occasionally spotted enjoying the food service and atmosphere at Rio City Café
River City Saloon
The River City Saloon in Old Sacramento features Free wi-fi, a family priced menu of appetizers and award winning sandwiches, great video music, sports, live music, karaoke and so much more.
So when you’re in Old Sacramento, don’t miss Sacramento’s last old west saloon, The River City Saloon. We Serve food all the way till closing and hope to see you soon.
Sacramento Sweets Co
Buz and Carole Minow opened their first candy store in the country club area of Sacramento in 1964.
“We Have Been Making Our Famous Nut Brittle, Caramel Corns and Handipped Chocolate Treats Since 1964. We Also Make Our Own Old Fashioned Chewy Taffy and wrap it On Our 100 Year Old Kiss Wrap Machine”
The Minow Family opened their candy store in Old Sacramento, pre dating The Railroad Museum. ”We Are the Second Oldest Business In Old Sacramento Under Only One Ownership”.
Sweets made fresh daily!
Sky KTV Karaoke Lounge
Old Sacramento Waterfront Restaurant, Bar, and Karaoke
Slice of Old Sac Pizza
Premium Pizza, Slice or whole pie, in Old Sacramento Waterfront
Spud Shack
Spud Shack, located on 906 2nd St, in Old Sacramento.
Stop by for some fresh fries from around the world!
Steamer’s Bakery & Café
Steamers opened in 1994 as a coffee roasting company and has evolved into the beloved go-to cafe in the Old Sacramento Historic District.
Steamers is the perfect destination for enjoying an artisan coffee or espresso beverage, a fabulous breakfast, lunch or weekend dinner featuring fresh salads, burgers, sandwiches, soups and panini. We take pride in offering a variety of craft beers and California wines, locally roasted coffees and house made pastries.
Our menu is pocketbook and vegetarian-friendly, with produce that is always fresh and breads and pastries that are locally baked. All our batters, dressings, sauces, seasonal soups, and daily specials are made from scratch.
So whether you live across the street or “across the pond”, pay us a visit the next time you are in California’s Capital. If you like homemade, you’ll love it here at Steamers.
The Delta King Riverboat
Walk through the lobbies of this floating hotel, restaurant and entertainment fixture to explore the history of river travel between Sacramento and San Francisco and the restoration of this historic vessel.
The Delta King’s eight private rooms and theater offer an ideal setting for your special event, conference, or meeting. Be sure to check out the Delta King's Pilot House Restaurant.
The Original House of Soul
It is almost impossible to have grown up in the San Francisco Bay Area and not have eaten at The Original House of Soul, created by Cattie McCarver in 1968. Long before the legendary restaurant would became a local icon, McCarver spent long days stirring in cast iron pots, and rolling pieces of farm fresh chicken in her secret batter. Times were tough in the early days, while peace loving hippies, protested the Vietnam war and Marvin Gaye was singing; What’s Going On?
..Little did Cattie McCarver know, while her young son Ruben pulled at her apron strings while she worked busily in the kitchen of her restaurant, that 50 years later her same , turkey wings, fried chicken, pork chops and other savory dishes would become her restaurant legacy, led by their head chef, Ruben Parker.
Underground Tasting Room
We are a Winery Direct Joint Tasting Room focused on providing an exceptional educational wine tasting experience and the ability to purchase directly from the wineries. We are described as the perfect and very cool wine tasting location located on the original level of Old Sacramento.
We currently host two award winning Sierra Foothill wineries. We offer a small selection of high quality gourmet foods that pair very well with the wines available and a top designer that will create an incredible custom wine gift basket that is sure to impress upon your friends how much you care about them.
The tasting room is designed for those consumers that appreciate and love high quality wines, food pairing recommendations, direct access to wineries and want a different experience than a wine bar.
Willie’s Burgers
A Sacramento original. Chili cheeseburgers, fries, shakes, and late night eats.