By Regina Sass
Midtown Sacramento is a neighborhood just to the east of downtown. A day in midtown can include a visit to Sutter's Fort State Historic Park, the Center for Contemporary Art or the nearby Sacramento Zoo. Whether you are spending a day in midtown or in any of the neighboring districts, midtown has restaurants that can satisfy any appetite.
Biba Restaurant
Biba Restaurant has been serving gourmet Italian dishes since 1986. The exterior of the building has the look of a country chalet and the interior is decorated with a combination of casual and elegant, with wooden chairs, comfortable booths and crisp white linen. The style is dressy/casual. The menu features lasagne verdi alla Bolognese (pasta with a Bolognese meat ragu and creamy bechamel sauce), linguine con granchio, aglio, olio, peperoncino e zafferano (linguine with Dungeness crab, garlic, saffron, extra virgin olive oil and chili peppers), coniglio alla cacciatora con peperoni (slowly braised rabbit) and salmone al cartoccio (salmon roasted in parchment). Reservations are strongly recommended, especially on weekends and for groups of four or more. The restaurant is open for lunch Tuesday to Friday and for dinner six days a week, but closed on Monday.
Biba Restaurant
Old Tavern Building
2801 Capitol Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 455-2422
biba-restaurant.com
The Waterboy
The Waterboy has been open since 1996, with a cuisine that is a mix of northern Italian and southern French. The decor is sophisticated and elegant, with upholstered chairs and crisp white linen. The style is dressy/formal. The menu features fish and shellfish risotto, coq au vin, pan roast Niman Ranch pork chop, grilled rib eye steak and pan seared dayboat scallops. The restaurant is open for dinner seven days a week and reservations are recommended.
The Waterboy
2000 Capitol Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95811
(916) 498-9891
waterboyrestaurant.com
L Wine Lounge and Urban Kitchen
L Wine Lounge and Urban Kitchen has a warm, casual atmosphere with two dining areas. The Loft provides an intimate dinner for two while the restaurant is more for a group experience. The Bubble Lounge is the place for just a drink. Outdoor dining is also available, weather permitting. The menu features Dungeness crab, sauteed prawns and chorizo, slow roasted lamb ribs, fennel and saffron baked chicken, grilled bavette steak and pan seared pork chop. Reservations are suggested and the restaurant is open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday and for brunch on the weekends.
L Wine Lounge and Urban Kitchen
1801 L St.
Sacramento, CA 95811
(916) 443-6970
lwinelounge.com
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About the Author:
Regina Sass is based in the Adirondack Region of New York State. She has been a writer for 10 years writing for publications in the real estate and retail industries. Online experience includes writing,advertising and editing for an educational web site. Sass is a member of the Society of Professional Journalists.
