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Guide to Sacramento’s Nightlife and Dining

If your stomach is growling for a steaming bowl of pho (Vietnamese soup), a plate of finger-licking barbecue, or a skewered bread cube dripping with savory cheese, you can find a restaurant to satisfy your hunger here in the Sacramento guide. The night does not end with a meal. Make sure to check out the local nightlife.
Irish Pubs
You don't have to wait until St. Patrick's Day to visit your local Irish pub for tasty Irish fare and drink.
Top Sacramento Chocolatiers
One of life's guilty pleasures is chocolate. So reward yourself with a visit to one of these chocolatiers to give yourself a tasty treat.
Second Saturday Art Walk Profile
Once a month area art galleries and other businesses open their doors in the evening to exhibit the works of area artists during the Second Saturday Art Walk.
Cesar Chavez Post Concert Specials
After attending the free Friday night concerts at Cesar Chavez Plaza, the party doesn’t stop. There are a few particpating local bars and restaurants that will offer special meals when you show your concert wrist band.
Top Mexican Restaurants in Sacramento
When you are hankering for Mexican food, try these top Sacramento spots.
Dining on the Delta
Dining on a boat meandering up and down the Delta is a great way to experience what the valley has to offer.
Sacramento Tea Rooms
Tea is touted as the second most consumed drink in the world, behind water. There are several places in and around Sacramento where you can imbibe this healthy drink.
Dim Sum Restaurants in Sacramento
Dim sum is a yummy way to taste the different flavors in Chinese cooking. This is not necessarily a top picks list, but is a list of places to visit and try.
Top Five Dessert Destinations in Sacramento
Sometimes you just want to skip lunch or dinner and go straight for the good stuff - the dessert. Here are top five dessert destinations to tame that sugary craving.
Top Three Date Restaurants in Sacramento
Here are Sacramento's top three date spots.
Top Five Romantic Restaurants in Sacramento
Treat your date with some romance at these top romantic restaurants in Sacramento.
Sacramento Ice Creameries
You don't have to be a kid to cool down hot summer days with ice cream. Here are the top picks for Sacramento ice creameries.
Sacramento Restaurant Inspection Reviews
Can’t figure out where to eat out in Sacramento? Search food facility and restaurant inspection reports on your favorite eatery. See which joints have live adult cockroaches or serve undercooked food. School cafeteria information also available.
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