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Prelude Kitchen & Bar, Sacramento, CA

Prelude Kitchen & Bar

4.6
4.6
849 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 25 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
Prelude Kitchen & Bar is Restaurant located in Downtown Sacramento that serves Modern American, Farm to Fork cuisine. Our Chefs work directly with local Sacramento Farmers to source local ingredients for each dish. We believe food and dining is more than sustenance, it's a connection between guests, chefs, farmers, and the nature that surrounds us. Our menu is crafted from scratch, ensuring that every bite resonates with exceptional taste, genuine flavor, and fine dining quality. Prelude Kitchen & Bar is conveniently located in the heart of Downtown Sacramento next to the Crest Theater, Golden One Center, State Capitol, SAFE Credit Union Convention Center and Performing Arts Center. We offer validated parking at Capitol Garage located directly across the restaurant.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Unspecified, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (916) 898-1071
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Tom Patterson
  • Neighborhood
    Sacramento
  • Cross street
    11th and L Street. Street parking, public garage, and valet some nights.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 849 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Sacramento / Sacramento Valley

    Romantic

  • Sacramento / Sacramento Valley

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Sacramento

    Romantic

  • Sacramento

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Prelude Kitchen & Bar in downtown Sacramento offers an exceptional dining experience with "excellent service" and "outstanding food." Guests praise the elegant and inviting ambiance, making it ideal for special occasions. The menu, featuring standout dishes like perfectly cooked pork chops and delightful cocktails, ensures a memorable visit.

849 Reviews
  1. Barbara

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our second time visiting the restaurant and it was as good or better than our first visit. Servers are attentive and knowledgeable. Food is excellent. There was a large party near us which is the only reason that I said that the noise level was a bit high. Fantastic restaurant!

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  2. elizabeth

    Sacramento

    14 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There were only 2 other tables occupied when we went for lunch. So expensive. Wow!

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  3. Aimmee

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience. Amazing food, drinks and service.

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  4. Heidi

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything we had was wonderful. The ravioli starter was savory and delicious, and I loved the risotto and the beet salad. My specialty cocktail was just the right amount of sweet and tart. Our server was so nice and tolerated all of our questions. 10 out of 10 would recommend.

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  5. Zachary

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My partner and I celebrated our birthdays yesterday evening and we had an amazing time. We arrived a bit early and we were sat immediately. Our waiter, Michael, was perfect. He was patient, attentive, and really easy to work with. His smile and warm behavior made our night much more relaxing and easygoing. The appetizers and entrees we got were amazing. My partner and I do not drink alcohol, but they had great drink options for us! My partner and I will definitely be coming back.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Shawn

    Sacramento

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, service and ambience was amazing. Drinks were overpriced, and way way way too sweet.. wine was so so and again overpriced. $25 for a very small pour of meh Cabernet per glass. Aside from the drinks. The food was incredible

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  7. Aileen

    Houston

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was fantastic! There were 8 of us and I selected the restaurant. This is a picky crowd and they were all thrilled with our apps and entrees. The carpaccio and brussel sprouts were amazing. I had the Arrabiata and it was loaded with shrimp, scallops and crab. Delicious! We don’t come to Sacramento often, but if/when we return, would definitely go back!

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  8. David

    Sacramento

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food are excellent, good quality, fresh reasonably price and best of all our amazing waiter ‘’Sal’’ or Salvador very attentive , professional and he love what he’s doing .. it’s my birthday dinner with friend and I receive flowers from the restaurant and complimentary dessert Thank you so much for amazing dinner. God bless you all We gonna come back

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  9. Kerrie

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Both the food and service were fabulous, we were so impressed with both. It’s a nice, cozy setting inside and we were well looked and checked on regularly. The food was beautifully cooked and presented and it tasted incredible. It would highly recommend Prelude and we would definitely go back if we visit Sacramento again.

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  10. Brian

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was really good except the noise level. It was very busy and lots of people seemed to be competing to be the loudest. Some soft furnishings/wall coverings would help. Food was excellent, service was outstanding and drinks were very good.

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Prelude Kitchen & Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 849 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 25 times today
Google Map for Prelude Kitchen & Bar

1117 11th St., Sacramento, CA 95814

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    11th and L Street. Street parking, public garage, and valet some nights.
  • Neighborhood
    Sacramento
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Unspecified, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Tom Patterson
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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