By Wendy Rose Gould
Sacramento, California, is a place where the
beaches sparkle and the businesses thrive. In this West Coast city, guests and locals alike have myriad restaurant choices to choose from. So whether something international is making your taste buds dance or your palette is craving cuisine a little more homegrown, Sacramento has it. These fun restaurants ensure a good time and stick out from the many others that speckle this city's bustling streets.
Rascal's Pub and Grill
This burger joint is a Sacramento City hot spot where the business is always cooking, literally. Many locals refer to Rascal's Pub and Grill as the place with the "best burgers in town," and as a result, the 150 seats inside are often full. Don't let a wait deter you, though. The bar has a fun, casual, and laid-back ambiance. It has been converted from a 1930s winery into a place with a Cheers-like atmosphere both inside and on the outside patio.
Rascal's Pub and Grill
9819 Horn Road
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 361-1797
Frank Fat's
This prominant restaurant has been around since its opening in 1939 and serves up delicious Asian cuisine on a nightly basis. It's considered a food lover's dream and offers a variety of Asian dishes, including Cantonese, Szechwan, Peking, and Shanghai styles. They also serve a delicious banana cream pie that's worth trying. Frank's Fats is one of Sacramento's most popular Chinese restaurants and is considered a historical landmark.
Frank Fat's
806 L Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 442-7092
Moxie
If the name doesn't scream "fun" for this restaurant, then perhaps your experience there will. Many locals eat here on a regular basis and are quick to call it one of Sacramento's best. The menu is diverse and includes dishes such as lamb with chocolate mint sauce and succulent steaks with gorgonzola cheese sprinkled atop with a heavy hand. Its vibe is chic: ultra-cool with a hint of romantic.
Moxie
2028 H Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 443-7585
About the Author:
Wendy Rose Gould is a professional journalist who has contributed to "Glamour" magazine and the Huffington Post, among other publications. After internships at the "Indianapolis Business Journal," "Kiwanis International" and "NUVO Newsweekly," she earned B.A. degrees in journalism and philosophy from Franklin College in 2008. Gould specializes in health, beauty and fashion topics.
