Best Fine Dining in Sacramento

"The name says it all: Localis puts an emphasis on local ingredients, without being all braggadocious about it on the New American menu. Inside the low-key yet upscale space, dishes change with the seasons and come artistically plated with a pleasing balance of fat and acid. The mushroom carbonara wins the award for vegetarian dish most likely to trick you into thinking it’s made with meat."

"Localis executes farm-to-table cooking with precision and artistry. The multi-course chef’s tasting menu (with or without wine pairing) features dishes such as lemon pasta with lobster, pork with porcini and loquat, and duck with cherry and mustard."

"Why we love it: Because the fish and chips are made by a real Englishman. At this chic downtown chophouse, owner Oliver Ridgeway is known for serving elevated versions of pub staples and British schoolboy fare. (His sausage rolls are a kick.) When the pandemic struck, he started a new takeout tradition: Fish and Chip Friday."

"A post shared by Seasons 52 at Arden Fair (@whatsfreshinsac) on Oct 4, 2017 at 12:39am PDT. Seasons 52 Restaurant serves a rotating menu comprising of delicious seasonal American delicacies alongside an impressive collection of international wines. You will love its upscale setting and the seasonal food that is prepared with great care using homely cooking techniques such as wood-fire grilling and brick-oven roasting."

"In the heart of Arden Fair is Seasons 52, a nationwide chain that is one of the places for the best lunch in Sacramento. This restaurant has seasonal American dishes that change th..."

"This restaurant has friendly staff, an elegant décor and a seasonal menu. American dishes are prepared using fresh and local ingredients. Esquire Grill is a place for the whole family with its lunch, dinner, and children’s menu."

"Elegant bar & steakhouse preparing a seasonal menu of American classics with a modern twist. Open for lunch and dinnerDress code: Smart CasualPhone: +1 916-527-6169"

"Through a unique partnership with the State of California, The California Museum opened in June of 1998 as a private non-profit institution focused on California history and culture. Under the development of the Secretary of State’s office, the Museum was created to be the public showplace for contents of the California State Archives. In 2003, however, former First Lady Maria Shriver began working with the Museum to expand its vision and mission, creating exhibitions that emphasize stories not presented to reflect all aspects of California’s diverse population and culture, with a focus on the contributions of women and under-represented groups."

"California is an amazing state where options are limitless and dreams become reality. The California Museum fosters this concept as new educational programs are created, exhibits are crafted and cultural events are opened to the public. We fulfill this mission by creating a unique learning space where children, adults, and visitors from around the globe can be inspired by this great state’s rich history and stories of its innovative people."

"This modern museum is home to the California Hall of Fame and so the only place to simultaneously encounter César Chávez, Mark Zuckerberg and Amelia Earhart. The California Indians exhibit is a highlight, with artifacts and oral histories of more than 10 tribes."

"The Wells Fargo Museum is one of the famous museums in Sacramento that brings alive the gold rush history and a lot of Californian past. It is a tiny museum inside a beautiful glass hall along with geometric flower beds with palm trees at the front. The museum also holds great importance as the Wells Fargo bank stood here over 150 years ago, and an ATM here is still in service."

"Visit the historic Old Sacramento waterfront and experience innovation from the Gold Rush forward. Learn about changes brought by the Pony Express and telegraph. Address: 1000 Second Street, Sacramento, California 95814"

"One of the few free museums in Sacramento, the Old Sacramento Schoolhouse Museum gives you an idea of what a one-room schoolhouse from the 1800s looked like. It’s a small museum and will probably take you less than 30 minutes to tour, but with its central location it’s a fun place to walk through to get another dose of history in Sacramento. And, as an added bonus, the people who work at the museum dress up in historical costumes to give you more of that stepping back in time feel."

"This little museum is located right in the heart of old town, and it gives students the ability to see what school life was like at the turn of the 20th century. There is even a replica one-room school-house that is still present and can be explored."

"The grounds of California’s state capitol, forty-acre Capitol Park, are considered to be among the most beautiful state capitol grounds in the country. Enter the park at L and 15th Streets, where you can stop and smell over 150 varieties of roses and read inspirational poems written by Sacramento school children in the International World Peace Rose Garden. From here, slowly make your way toward the Capitol, taking in the park’s lush greenery as well as the various memorials to key moments and figures in California history, such as the California Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the California Firefighters Memorial, and the Indian Grinding Rock."