Discover the Best New Restaurants in Sacramento

The best new restaurants in Sacramento don't have to come up with any new concepts to create a remarkable dining experience. California's sun-drenched capital, with one of the world's most bounteous agricultural regions at its doorstep, pioneered locavore, farm-to-table cuisine long before it became trendy. The world-class chefs behind the most impressive new restaurants in Sacramento all embrace this culinary heritage while making their own marks on the local dining scene. But where do the savviest foodies go when looking for something new? We pulled data covering thousands of restaurants to find the top spots according to OpenTable's most experienced eaters. The following 10 up-and-coming establishments represent the best of all the new arrivals to the wider Sacramento region. Book a table today, dine on some amazing farm-fresh cuisine and find out what all the fuss is about.

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5 Restaurants

Updated October 23, 2019

Restaurants:	Allora, Echo & Rig Steakhouse & Butcher Shop - Sacramento, Canon…
Price Range:	$$$ - $$$$
Cuisines:	Seafood, Steakhouse, American…
Neighborhoods:	Sacramento…

Allora

$$$$

Seafood

Sacramento

4.8

2030 reviews

Allora, which opened in East Sacramento in early 2018, specializes in contemporary Italian cuisine and top-notch wines. With the husband and wife team of advanced sommelier Deneb Williams and chef Elizabeth-Rose Mandalou as its owners, there’s equal emphasis on the wine collection and the menus. The former is on striking display in a glass-enclosed wine tower, a notable focal point inside the sleek, modern space. Dine on the seasonal patio and note the living garden wall, where microgreens and herbs are grown for use in the kitchen. Seafood and hand-made pastas are highlights of Allora’s frequently changing menus. The two come together in such creations as bucatini with Dungeness crab, sea urchin and garlic cream.

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Echo & Rig Steakhouse & Butcher Shop - Sacramento

$$$$

Steakhouse

Sacramento

4.7

1616 reviews

Downtown Sacramento’s Sawyer Hotel is home to a new (as of 2018), 7,000-square-foot modern steakhouse, Echo & Rig. It’s a sister venue to the original in Las Vegas and shares a commitment to impeccable cuts of beef butchered daily in house, then seared over oak. While steaks are the major draw to Echo & Rig, creative small plates take up almost as much space on its all-day menu. Among them are fried Castlevetrano olives, roasted pumpkin squash with rosemary and maple, pork belly burnt ends and portobello fries with herbed aioli. All are ideal for sharing with friends over drinks, a nice alternative to the sit-down special-occasion meals in which the steakhouse also excels.

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Canon

$$$$

American

Sacramento

4.7

1657 reviews

Canon is not only one of the best new restaurants in Sacramento, it’s one of the most acclaimed newcomers in all of California. In the refined and inviting East Sacramento space, celebrated chef Brad Cecchi creates imaginative seasonal dishes designed for sharing. On the dinner menu are a dozen or so small plates, including ample vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free choices, plus a handful of large-format shareables like grilled whole chicken and prime ribeye steak. Standouts among the small plates might include king salmon aguachile with watermelon and sea grapes, and a pear salad with fire-roasted cabbage, brown-butter ranch and crispy pig ears. Canon presents brunch on weekends with savory items and sweet treats like ricotta pancakes and a sweet potato cinnamon roll.

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Zocalo - University Village

$$$$

Mexican

Sacramento

4.7

1555 reviews

University Village is home to one of three Zocalo restaurants in Sacramento, representing an expansion of the brand that’s testament to its popularity. Zocalo specializes in authentic, regional Mexican cuisines as well as contemporary Mexican-inspired offerings. On the traditional side of the lengthy lunch and dinner menus are several ceviches, a pozole rojo, Baja fish tacos and enchiladas en mole. A lunchtime favorite is custom bowls with a base of brown rice, black beans and baby kale plus a choice of asada, pollo, salmon or vegetables plus a sauce and a pickle. Regulars rave about the restaurant’s signature margaritas as well.

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Fogo de Minas Brazilian Steakhouse

$$$$

Brazilian

Sacramento

4.3

238 reviews

For hungry omnivores looking for a fun and interactive dining experience, Fogo de Minas is certainly one of the best new restaurants in Sacramento. The all-you-can-eat ode to Brazilian-style barbecue parades oversized, sizzling skewers of beef, pork, lamb, chicken and more through the dining room. Patrons order unlimited custom cuts of the charcoal-grilled meats, which include traditional Brazilian steak cuts like picanha and chuleta. The experience also includes all-you-can-eat items from a comprehensive salad bar, plus desserts including Brazilian flan and slices from a cinnamon-glazed whole pineapple.

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