Best of 26 lunch restaurants in Sacramento

Sacramento, known for its vibrant culinary scene, offers a diverse range of lunch restaurants to satisfy every craving. From farm-to-fork eateries to gourmet food trucks, lunch restaurants in Sacramento provide a variety of delicious and innovative dishes. Whether you're in the mood for classic American fare, international cuisine, or healthy plant-based options, you'll find it all at the many outstanding lunch restaurants in Sacramento.

1. Tower Café

Cozy atmosphere with outdoor seating available.

TOPICS

  • Asian Cuisine
  • Mid-Range
  • Hidden Gems

2. Fox & Goose Public House

Cozy English-style pub with a patio and fireplace

TOPICS

  • American Cuisine
  • Cheap Eats
  • Breakfast

3. Cafeteria 15L

Eco-friendly, community-focused cafeteria

TOPICS

  • American Cuisine
  • Gluten-Free
  • Budget-Friendly Eats
  • Downtown Spots

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4. Grange Restaurant & Bar

Emphasizes fresh, local and seasonal ingredients in their dishes.

TOPICS

  • American Cuisine
  • Mid-Range
  • Downtown Spots

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5. Magpie Café

Homey atmosphere and friendly staff in a central location.

TOPICS

  • American Cuisine
  • Budget-Friendly Eats
  • Downtown Spots
  • Lunch

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6. Zócalo Restaurant

Family-owned, traditional recipes, homemade salsa bar

TOPICS

  • Mexican Cuisine
  • Mid-Range
  • Social Gatherings

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7. Seasons 52

Seasonally inspired menu, focuses on fresh ingredients

TOPICS

  • American Cuisine
  • Mid-Range
  • Downtown Spots

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8. The Waterboy

Mediterranean-inspired dishes with a farm-to-table approach

TOPICS

  • Asian Cuisine
  • Mediterranean Cuisine
  • Dinner
  • Late Night

9. Selland's Market-Cafe East Sacramento

Uses local and sustainable ingredients, offers vegetarian and gluten-free options

TOPICS

  • American Cuisine
  • Vegetarian Options
  • Downtown Spots
  • Dinner

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10. Ella Dining Room & Bar

Happy hour deals, diverse wine list, and weekend brunch

TOPICS

  • Italian Cuisine
  • Vegetarian Options
  • High-End
  • Downtown Spots

11. Hook and Ladder Manufacturing Company

Sustainable ingredients, community-oriented, historic firehouse location.

TOPICS

  • American Cuisine
  • Downtown Spots

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12. Mulvaney's B&L

Historic building with artifacts from Sacramento's past.

TOPICS

  • American Cuisine
  • Mid-Range
  • Holiday Celebrations
  • Dinner

13. Sauced BBQ & Spirits

Texas-style BBQ, award-winning recipes, craft cocktails, and local beers

TOPICS

  • American Cuisine
  • Budget-Friendly Eats
  • Downtown Spots

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14. Dad's Kitchen Land Park

Family-owned diner with a cozy atmosphere.

TOPICS

  • Social Gatherings
  • American Cuisine
  • Vegetarian Options
  • Breakfast

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15. Zinfandel Grille

Wine bar featuring local Californian wines and craft beers

TOPICS

  • Mediterranean Cuisine
  • Mid-Range
  • Social Gatherings
  • Dinner

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16. The Porch Restaurant & Bar

Features a spacious patio, happy hour specials, and live music on weekends.

TOPICS

  • American Cuisine
  • Mid-Range
  • Downtown Spots

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17. Burgers and Brew

Local brews, craft cocktails, and scratch-made burgers

TOPICS

  • Social Gatherings
  • American Cuisine
  • Cheap Eats

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18. Mayahuel

Authentic Mexican cuisine with extensive tequila list

TOPICS

  • Mexican Cuisine
  • Vegan Options
  • Downtown Spots

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19. Mikuni

Upscale atmosphere with exceptional Japanese cuisine

TOPICS

  • Holiday Celebrations
  • Asian Cuisine
  • Vegetarian Options

20. The Morning Fork

Emphasis on locally sourced and organic ingredients

TOPICS

  • American Cuisine
  • Mid-Range

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21. Paragary's

Mediterranean-inspired menu, Focus on seasonal ingredients, Cozy atmosphere

TOPICS

  • Mediterranean Cuisine
  • Social Gatherings
  • Mid-Range
  • Downtown Spots

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22. Beast + Bounty

Emphasis on high-quality ingredients and locally sourced produce.

TOPICS

  • American Cuisine
  • Vegetarian Options
  • Downtown Spots
  • Mid-Range

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23. Hawks Public House

Featuring a rotating selection of local beers on tap.

TOPICS

  • Corporate Events
  • American Cuisine
  • High-End
  • Dinner

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24. Canon | East Sacramento

Local ingredients, Cozy atmosphere, Friendly service

TOPICS

  • American Cuisine
  • Mid-Range
  • Downtown Spots

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25. Camden Spit & Larder

Locally sourced meats and produce, Australian-inspired menu

TOPICS

  • Mediterranean Cuisine
  • Vegan Options
  • Budget-Friendly Eats
  • High-End

26. Steamers

Specialize in steamed dishes, family-owned with authentic recipes.

TOPICS

  • American Cuisine
  • Budget-Friendly Eats
  • Downtown Spots
  • Breakfast

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