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    AMERICAN

    4th Street Grille
    400 L Street
    916.448-2847
    916.448.1588 (fax)
    www.4thstreetgrille.com


    Cost: Varies
    Hours: 11am-10pm Monday-Thursday
    11am-11pm Friday and Saturday

    Note: Parking is free after six pm and on Saturdays. Their menu is posted online and they have a variety of choices including "New American" cuisine, pasta, meats, and, seafood.

    Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
    There are several Applebee's in the area:
    2024 Arden way, Sacramento 916.564.5296
    3601 Truxel road, Sacramento 916.928.8488

    Cost Varies
    Hours: Varies


    Note: These are only a few locations in the area. There are some in neighboring cities and towns. Their menu includes steaks, sandwiches, burgers, pastas, and, salads.


    Mr. Perry's
    7820 Alta Valley Dr., Sacramento
    916.423.2140

    Cost: Varies
    Hours: 11am-10pm Monday-Thursday
    11am-11pm Friday and Saturday


    Hard Rock Cafe
    7th and K Streets, Sacramento
    545 Downtown Plaza Suite C #103
    916.441.5591
    www.hardrock.com


    Cost: Varies
    Hours: 11am-10pm Sunday-Friday
    11am-11:30pm Saturday

    Note: A cool place to take kids to see a bit of music history.

    Bakers Square
    Various Locations:
    2244 Fair Oaks Blvd 916.925.4091
    1235 Harbor Blvd. 916.371.8201

    Cost: Varies
    Hours: Varies

    Brannan's Cafe
    1117 11th Street, Sacramento
    916.444.2993
    916.448.1588 (fax)


    Cost: Varies
    Hours: 11:30-9pm Monday-Friday

    Note: Parking is free after six pm and on Saturdays. Their menu is posted online and they have a variety of choices including "New American" cuisine, pasta, meats, and, seafood.

     
    CHINESE

    Formosa Cafe
    2424 Del Paso Blvd
    916.925.424.9608


    Cost: Varies
    Hours: 11am-9pm Monday-Friday
    1pm-9pm Saturday


    Frank Fats
    806 L Street
    916.442.7092
    www.fatsrestaurants.com


    Cost: Varies (it's a bit on the expensive side.)
    Hours: Not stated

    Note: Compared to other Asian food restaurants this is on the expensive side but the ambiance is great and the food is absolutely delicious. This place is known for serving as a meeting place for politician. I do not know if younger kids would like a place like this but I thought I would include it.

    Chan's Chinese Restaurant
    3116 Stockton Blvd.
    916.731.7020

    Cost: Varies
    hours: 11-8:30pm Monday-Saturday

    Note: This place has good food and the people are very friendly. It is also a family owned business.

    Capitol Tea Garden
    1110 T Street, Sacramento
    916.448.1218


    Cost: Varies
    Hours: Not stated


    Dragon Palace Chinese Restaurant
    1620 W. El Camino Ave #148. Sacramento
    916.973.0632

    Cost: Varies
    Hours: Not stated



     
    ITALIAN


    Macaroni Grill
    2001 Alta Arden Expressway 916.921.2711
    8295 Laguna Blvd 916.478.2878

    Cost: Varies
    Hours: Not stated

    Old Spaghetti Factory
    1910 J Street Sacramento
    916.443.2862


    Cost: Varies
    Hours: Not stated

    Note:"This is a fun place for the whole family."

    Strings Italian Cafe
    4848 Madison Ave, Sacramento
    916.348.1925


    Cost: Varies
    Hours: 11-9pm Monday-Thursday
    11-10pm Friday
    12-10 Saturday
    4-9 Sunday

    Note: They have an all you can eat, kids eat free, and, other discount events.


     
    JAPANESE

    Fuji Japanese Cuisine
    2422 13th Street, Sacramento
    916.446.4135


    Cost: Varies
    Hours: 11:30-9pm Monday-Friday
    5-9pm Saturday and Sunday


    New Edokko
    1724 Broadway Sacramento
    916.448.2828

    Cost: Varies
    Hours: Not stated


    Fumy's Teriyaki
    4585 Freeport Blvd, Sacramento
    916.736.2723

    Cost: Varies
    Hours: Not stated



     
    MEXICAN

    Gordy's Taqueria
    3397 Watt Ave, Sacramento
    916.971.9897


    Cost: varies
    Hours: 10-8pm Monday - Saturday
    11-7pm Sunday


    Vallejo's Restaurant
    1331 O Street, Sacramento
    916.444.2837


    Cost: Varies
    Hours: Not stated


    Centro Cocina Mexicana
    2730 J Street, Sacramento
    916.442.2552

    Cost: Varies
    Hours: Not stated



    Ernesto's Mexican Food
    1901 16th Street Sacramento
    916.441.5850

    Cost: Varies
    Hours: Not specified

    Note: This place serves good Mexican food and they play complimentary Mariachi music on Friday nights around 8pm. I advise you arrive early because they do get a lot of service and you cannot make reservations.


    Chevy's
    1234 Howe Ave., Sacramento
    916.923.6574

    Cost: Varies
    Hours: Not specified



    Costa Azul
    7218 Franklin Blvd., Sacramento
    916.424.9608

    Cost: Varies
    Hours: Not specified



    El Torito
    1598 Arden Way, Sacramento
    916.921.0071

    Cost: Varies
    Hours: Not specified



     
    THAI


    Nippon Teriyaki
    6109 Florin Road, Sacramento
    916.429.2695

    Cost: Varies
    Hours: Not specified



    Amarin Thai Cuisine
    900 12th Street, Sacramento
    916.447.9063

    Cost: Varies
    Hours: Not specified



     
    VEGETARIAN



    Fresh Choice
    535 Howe Ave, Sacramento
    916.649.3839

    www.freshchoice.com

    Cost: Varies
    Hours: Not specified



    Old Ironsides
    11901 10th Street, Sacramento
    916.443.9751

    Cost: Varies
    Hours: Not specified



    Juliana's Kitchen
    1401 G Street, Sacramento
    916.444.0916

    Cost: Varies
    Hours: Not specified


     
    OTHER


    Leatherby's Family Creamery
    2333 Arden Way, Sacramento
    916.920.8382

    Type: Ice cream
    Hours: 11-11pm



    Aioli Bodega Espaņola
    1800 L Street, Sacramento
    916.447.9440

    Type: Spanish
    Hours: 11:30-10pm Sunday-Wednesday
    11:30-11pm Thursday-Friday

    Note: Serves Andalucian cuisine in a casual atmosphere. They also play Flamenco guitar on Wednesday-Sunday nights from 6:30-7pm.


    Delta King Pilothouse Restaurant
    Front and K Street, Sacramento
    916.441.4440

    Type: not stated
    Hours: 11:30-10 Monday-Saturday
    10-10 Sunday

    Note: This could be a fun time, having dinner on a boat.

    La Trattoria Bohemia

    3649 J Street, Sacramento
    916.455.7803

    Type: Czech & Italian
    Hours: 11:30-9pm Tuesday-Thursday, Sundays
    11:30-10pm Friday-Saturday



    Kip's Kabob's
    1000 I Street Sacramento
    916.498.9171

    Type: Australian
    Hours: 7:30-3pm Monday-Friday



    Hot & Spicy
    1023 Front Street, Sacramento
    916.443.0673

    Type: Cajun
    Hours: Not specified

    Note: They play New Orleans entertainment and the best of Rhythm and Blues Music Friday and Saturday from 9pm-1am, and Sunday from 4-8pm.


    Venita Rhea's
    4415 Granite Drive, Rocklin
    916.624.2697

    Type: Country
    Hours: Not specified



    Casa Blanca
    3516b Fair Oaks (at Watt) Sacramento
    916.979.1160

    Type: Moroccan
    Hours: Not specified



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