Megami Bento-Ya Restaurant

1010 10th St
Sacramento, CA 95814

Karen B. writes: I'm still not sure how I ended up here, as it is, as the BF would would put it, "divey."  After shelling out $11 one too many times at Taiko on K Street, I probably just got sick overpaying just to be hungry again two hours later.

I'll be honest -…

Lotus Restaurant

425 J St
Sacramento, CA 95814

Adam R. writes: Yummy Thai Iced Tea?  Yes!
Yummy noodle and shrimp dish?  Yes!
Yummy "salad roll" (a.k.a. spring roll but here the spring roll is fried)?  Yes!

Someone needs to go to home depot and buy a whole new interior for this white and pastel shit hole?  Yes!

Eat…

Pennisi's Deli

1237 J St
Sacramento, CA 95814

Holly T. writes: I was at a conference at the Sheraton across the street and came here for breakfast. It was the most delicious breakfast bagel I have ever eaten in my life. The ham especially was incredible.  I really wanted to come back here for lunch, but…

Awful Wally's Deli

1151 Richards Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95814

Amy P. writes: Oh mein gott.  There is a ridge of burger in my stomach the size of a 5 month old fetus.  

The burger baby kicked my lung on the drive home.  I was seriously rubbing clockwise to get it "moving along" on its route out.  It took a full 30 minutes to…

Faces

2000 K St
Sacramento, CA 95814

kari t. writes: Good music and nice folks.  I got hit on by a lot of women too! woo hoo.

And...there is nothing else like sharing a unisex bathroom with hot, gay boys wandering in and out of the bathroom!

Esquire Grill

1213 K St
Sacramento, CA 95814

Sarah G. writes: Sacramento business class at its finest--at least that's how you feel when you walk into this nicely decorated venue. It almost feels like a fancy NYC loft in the heart of downtown sacramento.

This place is always busy because it is right next door to…

Goodyear Auto Service Centers

1121 I St
Sacramento, CA 95814

Sarah S. writes: I love Rich and the crew at the downtown Goodyear!  

This is the most courteous, old-school polite, customer oriented auto place I've ever been.....especially since the demise of the "full-serve" gas stations.
They always take my car ASAP and have it…

Sandra Dee's Bar-B-Que & Seafood & Catering

601 15th St
Sacramento, CA 95814

Stan O. writes: I moved in down the street and ate the BBQ chicken every day until I gained 10 pounds and looked like shit.

This isn't the place for vegetarians as there is literally meat in everything. If you order a coke, it comes with a ham bone floating in it.…

Pancake Circus

2101 Broadway
Sacramento, CA 95814

Anthony W. writes: 10 things I like about Pancake Circus Maximus:

1. The sign behind the counter that says "Parking for Portuguese Only".
2. The bingo/keno on the TV.
3. When the waitress calls me "Hon".
4. That I can buy a super lotto ticket after my meal.
5. The circular…

Sacramento News & Review

1015 20th St
Sacramento, CA 95814

Katie T. writes: In general, A+.  For the online personal section: F

So occasionally, usually while intoxicated, I fill out online personals. I've never actually responded to the responses I get (a-because I'm shy as hell, b-because dating is a skill I don't have…

Rubicon Brewing Company

2004 Capitol Ave
Sacramento, CA 95814

Crow M. writes: This is how I feel BEFORE I start drinking:
Sing praises from on high; let the hawk kiss the dove and the dog play with the cat. Let the devil swim with angels and lots of other beautiful analogies...

The reason:
Because pints are  half price on…

Jalapeno's

1413 21st St
Sacramento, CA 95811

Buster P. writes: This is a homey, homely, heavenly little bit of Chicano cookery nestled down 21st Street alongside the ubiquitous lair of Zelda; slow down as you're driving, because it's easy to be missed. When Mother Nature blesses us with the three vainglorious…

N Street Cafe

2022 N Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

omar b. writes: very friendly barristas that helped a bunch of peeps looking for other cafes in other areas like it was no thing.  cool!

we came here cause midtown is like the only place to really hang in sac that has cafes with free wireless and the bandwidth seemed…

The Sandwich Spot

1630 18th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

Amanda B. writes: I'm not really a fan of sports themed restaurants or eating spots and the cheesy radio djs and pop stations don't do much for me, but I am not going to knock the Sandwich Spot for it, because the sandwich was good.  I ordered the true test of a…

Ikon Boutique

547 L Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

Kalani G. writes: I like IKON.  They have great selections of clothing.  Plus they help local designers and artists by putting their stuff up for sale.  

I bought this skirt that was one of a kind and reconstructed from a T-shirt, I get tons of compliments.  I like the…

Sacramento Ballet

1631 K St
Sacramento, CA 95814

WendySue R. writes: I'm not a ballet expert but our entire family really enjoyed our recent performance of "The Nutcracker".  The sets and costumes were very nice, and the dancing was great.

The performance was at the Community Center Theater.  We sat in the Grand Tier,…

Sher-E-Punjab

6400 Fair Oaks Blvd
Carmichael, CA 95608

remo the gemo f. writes: Watching Indian music videos and drinking a mango lasse
all while eating some of the best food...not just Indian food....some of the BEST food I've ever had...is a little taste of paradise

The food is great
The creamed spinach will make Popeye go into…

Arco AM/PM #16

1949 Arden Way
Sacramento, CA 95815

deb n. writes: Usually the cheapest gas in the area on Arden Way even though you have to pay the .35 ATM charge.  On the corner of Arden Way, Ethan Way and Alta Arden Expy.  At the end of the Arden Mall.

Benefit Brow Bar

Macy's Arden Fair
1689 Arden Way
Sacramento, CA 95815

Winnie F. writes: Apparently I must be one hairy little beast because this is probably the second or third review I've written about hair or hair removal.  Benefit Cosmetics, located inside Macys at Arden Fair Mall, offer waxing services.  It's called the Brow Bar and…

Barnes & Noble Booksellers

1725 Arden Way
Sacramento, CA 95815

Michael M. writes: Barnes and Noble has the best selection of books in Sacramento. Great service and always clean. Plus, they will send you discount coupons through your email if you sign up. So far they have not spammed me, nor have I had a sudden influx of "new" spam…

The Cheesecake Factory

1771 Arden Way
Sacramento, CA 95815

miika m. writes: I had just started off a relaxing evening when I was rifling through my mail and found a letter from my ex, who said, quote:

"You have set the bar too high for anyone.  Give me a call."

Ya, right, loser.  So, since my evening was already somewhat…

Sephora

1689 Arden Way Ste 2054
Sacramento, CA 95815

Crystal C. writes: Dear Sephora,

I love you even though I have to fight through crowds of mall-bitches to get to you and even though you're kind of expensive.

I love the friendly employees who always look perfect but don't act like they know it. They act like they know…

Arden Fair Mall

1689 Arden Way Ste 1167
Sacramento, CA 95815

Man of Leisure M. writes: I think malls are good because they have good stores for people to go to like Hot Dog on a Stick, Sherman Clay organ and piano store, Orange Julius, the giant Swiss Army Knife store, the cheese and meat store with free summer sausage and meat stick…

Enotria Cafe & Wine Bar

1431 Del Paso Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95815

Greg S. writes: I will let you know now that this will be one of those fawning, overly gushing reviews where I just wax poetic about the fine food and spirits to be found at a local eatery. I absolutely loved this place, loved it like Joni loved Chachi, loved it the…

Centro Cocina Mexicana

2730 J St
Sacramento, CA 95816

Lisa W. writes: I may have found my new favorite Mexican restaurant.  I completely disagree with some other reviewers regarding the prices, because if you stick with the Tacos and Burritos section of the menu, you'll not only have an inexpensive meal, but one that…

American River Bike Trail

Along the American River
Sacramento, CA 95816

Amber S. writes: "Shake it like a Polaroid picture!" The thump-thump fills my ears. My legs, my hips are moving under me. Woo!hoo!

No, I'm not at a club. I'm on the American River Trail, jogging to my i-pod. The scent of licorice fills my lungs as I pass the…

Roxie Deli and Grocery

3340 C St
Sacramento, CA 95816

Nate S. writes: Imagine, if you will, a spectrum of Sac sandwich shops, running parallel with a spectrum of hip-hop artists.  At one end, we see Subway, aligned alongside Kevin Federline or Brian Austin Green.  On the other end dwells Jay-Z, Run DMC, and Lyrics…

Okazaki Jeanette Midori DDS Inc

2525 K St Ste 305
Sacramento, CA 95816

WendySue R. writes: I have been using Dr. Okazaki's office for my dental care for the last couple of years.

They are a "holistic" dentistry - you rinse with a flavored tea tree rinse, you are offered acupuncture, they will teach you a technique called yarning that is a…

Sapor Restaurant

3440 C St
Sacramento, CA 95816

J R. writes: You see, the thing about Sapor is: it's the food.  There are other restaurants that get all the press; yet when it comes to food, Sapor is nonpareil.  For Chef Tjisana Lewis is fearless.  He knows the gentry know little of quail or squab or oxtail;…

Krazy Mary's

2527 J St # C
Sacramento, CA 95816

lee m. writes: OHHHH MY GOD!!!!! the cutest shop ever!!!!!! everyone that works there is super helpful, friendly and knowledgeable! Even people that shop there are nice! Krazy Marys has the cutest dresses, i dont want to patronize any other dress shops. From Betsey…

Opaline's Closet

2419 1/2 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95816

Sarah S. writes: ++Super neat dresses and skirts
++Purses galore
++Don't forget the vintage slips
++And cute litte 50's f**k me pumps too!

--Tiny bit pricey
--Not so much in the man department
--70's and 80's are VINTAGE?  Jeez, I'm old.

Super cute shop, just like an…

W.E.T. River Trips

PO Box 160024
Sacramento, CA 95816

Linda C. writes: Quite a fitting review: "TREE" point five :)

Imagine:

Triple Digit Temperatures
Beautiful green rolling mountains
Clean, clear, mountain water and gorgeous rock formations
Slathering sunblock on a hot river guide? Priceless. ;)

That, my dears, is the…

The Golden Bear

2326 K Street
Sacramento, CA 95816

P. T. writes: Awesome bar --- really a wide mix of people here on weekend nights.  Just a real chill atmosphere -- it feels like you're at a house party.  Friday nights used to be (and might still be) an 80's night and they blast some good tunes.  They also have…

Bon Air Market & Deli

2531 J St
Sacramento, CA 95816

T. K. writes: Bon Air market is part of my Saturday ritual. I usually wake-up around 12-ish and chug some coffee. Then it's a bike ride around the neighborhood (a smart thing to do on a belly fulla coffee!)  When I get back, Netflix is in my mailbox (season 5 of…

Cafe Bernardo

2726 Capitol Ave
Sacramento, CA 95816

Jess C. writes: I was so looking forward to brunch at Bernie's, and it may have been overhype from friends, but I was unimpressed. I tried the Cafe Bernardo Eggs Benedict and the Omelet, and both were good... just not great. I'd never crave Bernardo like I crave…

B Street Theatre

2711 B St
Sacramento, CA 95816

EarthPeople T. writes: One of Sacramento's most important art places. The B St. is easily the best theatre that can be found in Sacramento. It puts on professional, new work  plays. I do not want to detract from the work of other venues, but the plays that the B St. puts…

UnitedState

1014 24th St
Sacramento, CA 95816

kate r. writes: Like the previous reviewer... I never know this place existed. I was intrigued by the type on the storefront windows, it looked cool so I went inside.

The sales girl let us know ahead of time about the credit card machines being down, but all clothing…

Sugar Shack Boutiques

2425 J St
Sacramento, CA 95816

christine l. writes: im from san diego and love to shop in la and sf... and wouldnt you know that the place i end up getting the envy of all my friends stuff is some boutique in Sacramento?!! i know! they are a little much although for the things that you dont find…

Thai Palace

3262 J St
Sacramento, CA 95816

Jessica L. writes: Take out review only!
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BEST YELLOW CURRY EVER!

Seriously. I know you are thinking - "What?! In Sac-town? You've got to be kidding Jess." NO. I kid you not dear yelpers.

My friends and I picked up Yellow curry with chicken, rice, pad thai with shrimp,…

Round Corner Tavern

2333 S St
Sacramento, CA 95816

Greg B. writes: The Round Corner is Solid. I lived around the corner from the Round Corner. It's a cool little dive in the Poverty Ridge area. I used to drive by this watering hole everyday. I'd see a mish-mash of regulars hanging outside the bar smoking. Crusty old…