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Prelude Kitchen & Bar, Sacramento, CA

Prelude Kitchen & Bar

4.6 (945)
$31 to $50
American
1117 11th St., Sacramento, CA 95814

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 31 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Good for business meals
Prelude Kitchen & Bar is Restaurant located in Downtown Sacramento that serves Modern American, Farm to Fork cuisine. Our Chefs work directly with local Sacramento Farmers to source local ingredients for each dish. We believe food and dining is more than sustenance, it's a connection between guests, chefs, farmers, and the nature that surrounds us. Our menu is crafted from scratch, ensuring that every bite resonates with exceptional taste, genuine flavor, and fine dining quality. Prelude Kitchen & Bar is conveniently located in the heart of Downtown Sacramento next to the Crest Theater, Golden One Center, State Capitol, SAFE Credit Union Convention Center and Performing Arts Center. We offer validated parking at Capitol Garage located directly across the restaurant.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Unspecified, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Tom Patterson
  • Area
    Sacramento
  • Cross Street
    11th and L Street. Street parking, public garage, and valet some nights.
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 945 people are saying

Prelude Kitchen & Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Sacramento / Sacramento Valley

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  • Sacramento

    American

  • Sacramento

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Prelude Kitchen & Bar offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent service" and "delicious food" that consistently impresses patrons. The restaurant's "beautiful ambiance" and "great atmosphere" make it a perfect spot for special occasions or casual outings. Highlights include the pork chop, risotto, and an outstanding wine selection.

945 Reviews
  1. Teal

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I arrived about 15 minutes early for my reservation and decided to have a drink at the bar while I waited. The bartender, Jake, greeted me right away. He was very friendly and made a PERFECT martini. I decided to stay at the bar instead of going to my table. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. This review would honestly be 2 stars if not for the impeccable service. That being said, the food was not great. I was really disappointed as I'd heard AMAZING things. My first course was the blistered asparagus with Marconi almond butter. This was just a greasy plate of asparagus with a few marcona almonds sprinkled around. The next course was the steak tartare. This was done with an olive tempanade and that's all I could taste. It was very one note and extremely salty. I ordered the artisan bread with the fennel pollen butter. The focaccia was doughy and slightly raw and the sourdough was so aggressively salty that I couldn't finish it. Finally, the strawberry spinach salad. This was dressed with a Disaronno vinaigrette. It was basically just raw spinach with 4 or 5 pieces of strawberry and some chunks of goat cheese. I had really been looking forward to dining but was severely let down. I do, however, highly recommend sitting at the bar and letting Jake make you a cocktail or 2. The ambiance is lovely and very upscale. The bar gets pretty full for Happy Hour.

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  2. Edward

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and great bar/drink menu. They had great bourbon options which made me happy. The NY Strip we ordered was perfectly cooked and quite filling. We also ordered the Pork Belly Carbonara and I suggest adding the grilled prawns add-on to really make that dish shine. Also quite filling! For appetizers, we ordered the beef tartare and a side of bread which came with a fennel pollen infused butter which was amazing. Nice location next to the state capitol building so it’s a good chance you’ll be dining next to politicians, staffers, or lobbyists, but don’t let that bother you. The decor and vibe of this place was wonderful. Conveniently located near the Crest Theater in case you need a place to eat before a show (also a few blocks from the Golden1 Center). Would eat here again.

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  3. BETH VIP

    Sacramento48 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 11 May 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service by Devon, delicious food, nice ambience. Docked one star because despite our 5:30 reservation with note to the restaurant that we were going to a 7:30 show, the entrees were not brought out until just after 7 so we had to rush. It wasn't the fault of our server - he kept us abreast throughout the meal, pacing just perfectly - it was the kitchen.

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  4. Gary

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 10 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service and a great meal. The pork chop was perfectly cooked and the mustard greens a pleasant surprise.

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Robert

    Sacramento15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was perfect. The service, food, ambience. The scallops and risotto were delicious.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Vitalii

    Sacramento1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 4 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service. Food presentation is top tier. Tasty and delicious food. 10/10

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Phillip

    Sacramento1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 3 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Took my fiance here for our anniversary dinner. Service was exceptional and a great overall experience. Will definitely be dining here again in the near future.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Laurie VIP

    Sacramento63 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 2 May 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Very disappointed with the food. Service was ok. Asparagus app extremely salty. Burrata was ok. Citrus salad was just a bunch of citrus drowning in dressing. Tasted like an entire sour grapefruit in a bowl. Out of 3 people it just failed us all. Prelude salad was very good. Beef tar tar was ok it was served with a cold tough naan. Yuk. The capellini was so bland and had peas fit only for hens it wasn’t worth eating. Total waste. Risotto was decent. Ricotta toast was ok. Probably the best item. The lavender earl grey drink was a 10. Goat cheese gelato a 10. Peach sorbet was oddly served with grocery store chocolate chip cookies. Who doesn’t want peach gelato and generic choc chip cookies. SMH. It was 3 female friends out for dinner. Very disappointed. Would not rerun or recommend. I had high hopes for this place, but it was less than special.

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  9. Lily

    Sacramento1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Prelude is beautiful. We went for a 30th birthday and the food was outstanding. Such beautiful atmosphere as well. The staff were so welcoming, kind, and professional. Will definitely be going back!

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  10. Carissa

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Devon was a wonderful server who created an inviting and warm experience. He was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and kind. The meal was delicious and the flavors were beautifully balanced. The wine list was exceptional! I always appreciate a list that has Flowers PN on it. (Wink) Thank you for making my best friends bday dinner memorable!

    1 person found this helpful

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2 people
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Booked 31 times today
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1117 11th St., Sacramento, CA 95814

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    11th and L Street. Street parking, public garage, and valet some nights.
  • Area
    Sacramento
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Unspecified, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Tom Patterson
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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