Scott's Seafood on the River

4.4

4936 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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Sacramento's favorite seafood restaurant is on the Sacramento River at the Westin Sacramento. The gorgeous dining room affords everyone a view of the River. For breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner, Scott's has something for everyone.

With the gentle Delta breezes playing on a summer evening, there is no better dining al fresco in Sacramento. The food, the service, the ambiance all make for an unforgettable experience.

From small, intimate meetings all the way up to a riverside wedding for 200, Scott's catering professionals will plan the perfect event, whether social or business. We take care of every detail from beginning to end.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 10, 2022

8:30 PM

Booked 54 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(916) 379-5959

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Steak
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(916) 379-5959
Website
http://www.scottsseafoodontheriver.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Brandon Meadows
Private party facilities
From an intimate dinner with a few good friends to a formal wedding for 200, Scott's has many options for all occasions, whether for meetings, corporate events, presentations, weddings, rehearsal dinners or celebrations of all kinds.
Private party contact
Celeste Dolan: (916) 290-7223

Location
4800 Riverside Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95825
Neighborhood
Sacramento
Cross street
Captain's Table
Parking details
Valet is not available
Public transit
Bus service within one block.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Wild Prawn Cocktail$17.00
Pork-Kimchi Potstickers$17.00
asian slaw / sweet chili drizzle / bulgogi dipping sauce
Coconut Prawns$16.00
mango chile dipping sauce
Fried Calamari$19.00
chili-citrus butter / house made cocktail sauce
Dungeness Crab Cakes$21.00
crispy leeks / spicy remoulade
Steamed Littleneck Clams$19.00
shallot / garlic / parsley / lemon / white wine butter sauce / garlic toast points
Pan Seared Scallops$24.00
butternut squash puree / apple gastrique / kale chips / pepitas /chili oil
The Seafood Tower** ***$58.00
an extravagant selection of hot and cold shellfish

Salads

The Wedge Salad$12.00
artisan iceberg / bleu cheese dressing / bacon / tomatoes / red onion / radish / shaft's blue crumbles
Field Greens$11.00
honey mustard vinaigrette / apples / pomegranate / candied pecans / valbreso sheep feta
Scott's Caesar$10.00
romaine hearts / house-made dressing / garlic croutons / asiago cheese
Pacific Rim Salad$23.00
makrut lime vinaigrette / avocado / mango / scallions / crispy wontons / your choice of crispy calamari, thai beef, or sesame seared ahi tuna
Blackened Chicken Cobb$20.00
blue cheese dressing / onion / tomato / egg / applewood bacon / shafts blue crumble
Artisan Dungeness Crab Salad
artisan iceberg / beets / avocado / hard boiled cage free egg/ radish chives / citronette & traditional louis dressing
- AQ
Artisan Bay Shrimp Salad$23.00
artisan iceberg / beets / avocado / hard boiled cage free egg/ radish /chives / watercress / citronette & traditional louis dressing

Salads - Addition

Rocky's All Natural Chicken$8.00
Grilled Prawns$10.00
Sesame-Pepper Crysted Ahi$12.00
Thai Beef$8.00
Crispy Calamari$8.00

Sandwiches

Whiskey Glazed Salmon B.L.T.A$22.00
artisan ciabatta / house aioli / applewood bacon / lettuce / tomato / avocado
North Beach Shrimp and Crab Melt$20.00
vine ripened tomatoes / artichoke hearts / jack and asiago cheeses
Rocky's Chipotle Chicken Sandwich$18.00
artisan ciabatta / chipotle aioli / applewood smoked bacon / vine ripened tomatoes / avocado / fresno chili's / pico de gallo/ pepperjack cheese
Baja Fish Tacos$18.00
flour tortilla / crispy fried snapper / cabbage slaw / baja sauce / charred corn salsa / chipotle aioli
Scott's Burger***$18.00
toasted brioche / vine ripened tomato / butter lettuce / sweet red onion / mayonnaise choice of pepperjack / sharp cheddar / monterey jack / or blue cheese

Entrees

Chicken Marsala$28.00
Rocky's chicken / roasted garlic mashed potato / broccolini / cremini mushrooms / marsala cream sauce
Fettuccine Alfredo$29.00
asiago cream sauce / garlic toast / your choice of rocky's chicken / grilled prawns / bay scallops
Shrimp and Grits$28.00
blackened wild prawns / cajun garlic butter sauce / tasso ham / anson mills grits
Whiskey Glazed Atlantic Salmon$34.00
butternut squash risotto / bacon / kale / pepitas / cranberry / herb oil
Macadamia Nut Crusted Atlantic Halibut$39.00
citrus rice pilaf / garlic-chili green beans / brown butter
Scott's Cioppino$40.00
scallops / mussels / prawns / fresh fish / crab / spicy sausage / roasted tomato-fennel broth / garlic toast
Beer Battered Prawns$26.00
house made tartar / cocktail sauce / seasoned fries
Fish 'N Chips$30.00
atlantic halibut / cocktail sauce / house made tartar /seasoned fries
Vegetable Stir-Fry$22.00
peppers / onions / broccolini / asparagus / mushroom / bulgogi-chili sauce / jasmine rice

What 4,936 people are saying

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Sacramento / Sacramento Valley
Scenic View
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley
Most Booked
Sacramento
Great for Lunch
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Scenic View
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MimiL
Sacramento
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall2food1service5ambience4
Under cooked shrimp, warm, not hot … fried fish. Service was outstanding…
G
Gary
Sacramento
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
I enjoyed my birthday dinner outside on their shaded patio with the Sacramento River in the background. Add a nice glass of wine, good food and complimentary desert... It was a memorable evening.
JJ
JasonJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great experience! Great food and service!
S
Spyleen
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall2food3service1ambience3
I really like the view and seafood options! It was still brunch, so unfortunately, it was a lot more limited menu. Service missed a couple of items we ordered - a beer added after we ordered our food and soup which was taken part of the original order which I cancelled once our meal came. It wasn't that busy - so it was a little annoying to have these misses. By 4PM the bar was poppin! So that seemed the place to be. I would still go here bc of the view and venue - makes it feel like a special day out. But man the service is super disappointing - so beware! Oh and $12 valet.
NR
NeighborhoodRegular
Sacramento
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great ambience, patio dining overloooking the Sacramento River and yacht club on the other side. Very congenial and attractive bar, too, with one of the best happy hours in town (but get there early - between 3 and 4 is best as it gets crowded). Had Saturday brunch this time. Lovely.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great meal outside by the river.
NS
NathanS
Sacramento
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience4
My wife and I we went out on a date. I ordered there ribeye steak and lobster tail Probably the best lobster tail I’ve ever had it was really good,mashed potatoes really good. my wife got the special which was stuffed halibut and the stuffing was crab meat. We finished with their crème brûlée for dessert that was really good too. The drinks from the bar, I had a Michelada. Which was prepared more like a Bloody Mary, not authentic and the Long Island iced tea in a word. week! but the service was great. We had aa great waitress. attentive, responsive and we appreciated her. I would go again.
BP
BobP
Sacramento
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall1food4service1ambience4
The service was very bad. The wait for our order was about 30 minutes or more and I was about to leave. I complained and then we finally got our order. The waitress was inattentive to us.
CD
ChanelD
Sacramento
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a 7pm reservation to sit on the patio for a sunset dinner. The service was exceptional and the cuisine was a true delight. It was my fiancés birthday so they treated him to a complimentary dessert & bottle of champagne! Wow!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Sacramento
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food5service4ambience4
We had a lovely evening. The wedge salad was presented in triangles and was Devine. The Cajun pasta was jut the right amount of kick and cream. Scott’s by the River is a beautiful venue.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience4
Made reservations for my boyfriend's birthday and they did an amazon job. We ordered the calamari to start.. very garlicky and good.. I ordered the alaskan halibut that came with green beans and pilaf. He had the filet and prawns combo with mashed potatoes and green beans. We split the cobbler for dessert and had great views the entire time.
DL
DennyL
Los Angeles
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience5
Lunch salad and fried calamari were good and reasonably priced.
MO
MikeO
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience4
Great food, good service, nice location. The drinks are strong also which is helpful
S
Stephen
Sacramento
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place to celebrate our anniversary. Good food and atmosphere.
AB
ABEAR594
Sacramento
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went for my husbands birthday, and we had a wonderful experience. Food and staff was amazing.
P
Pamel
Los Angeles
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food is delicious. Great drinks and desserts. Service flawless
DC
DennisC
Sacramento
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went there for a friend's birthday, as it is a special place for us. The server, Kia, was friendly and helpful with her suggestions. Outdoor dining is our preference these days. Scott's has a beautiful river view.
SB
SanuB
Sacramento
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The server sergio was very nice-he streat my girl with respect
P
Patrick
San Francisco
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall1food3service1ambience4
I feel badly for the servers and staff having to work in such a poorly run restaurant. From check-in, bar, and table seating, the service was out of this world bad and a clear sign of incompetent and unsupportive management team. No sense of urgency, combative customer/staff interactions, and lack of cleanliness in the front of house. I can only imagine what the kitchen is like!
B
Bryan
Sacramento
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a great experience...great service...good location...my wife and I had one of the best meals in a long time...we will return
OT
OpenTable Diner
Sacramento
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Very nice. Food was slow even though there was not a lot of people there.
MN
MarkN
San Francisco
44 reviews
vip
4.0
44 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Overall our meal was very good. The food and service were excellent. However, we needed a table for 6 and they only allow reservations for tables of 4 on OpenTable. We sent them a note letting them know we needed 6 and when we arrived they were only prepared for 4. They said they never read the notes until the people get there so they didn’t have a table of 6 for us available at that time. Why bother sending a note of this restaurant ignores them. This was our only issue.
N
Naturalist
Sacramento
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Lunch outside on a Saturday was such a treat. The food was well presented and delicious. We both had a seafood salad and shared a dessert. Not sure why it took a little longer than expected to be seated because I made a reservation. Maybe they were waiting for my friend to get there?
JV
JerryV
San Francisco
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience3
Service was bad and food wasn’t very good! Nice view of the river but service and food wasn’t very good!
JF
JoeF
Sacramento
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We visited Scott’s to celebrate our 45th wedding anniversary. Everything was spectacular!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Sacramento
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience3
Delicious food, nice views. Amazing indoor space though far too loud for myself. We sat outside which was warm but I can’t blame Scott’s for the stupid sun.
CT
CourtnieT
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waiter, Mike, was delightful and attentive. The food was lovely. My son and I had a lovely dining experience.
FG
FreddyG
Central Coast
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Love the location, perking isn't usually an issue, tasty food and very good service! Definitely recommend the outdoor patio when the weather is favorable!
BF
BryanF
Sacramento
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sitting on the patio for lunch was lovely and the server was friendly, efficient, and helpful.
LB
LindaB
Sacramento
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was absolutely amazing. The best meal that I have had in a restaurant in years. Our waiter was attentive, prompt, friendly and very knowledgeable about the menu. I wish that I could remember his name so that I could thank him personally in this review. No doubt, this will be our go to place for special occasions. Loved everything about the experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was deelish and our waitress was spectacular!!!
CC
CarolineC
Sacramento
46 reviews
vip
5.0
46 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Scott's lives up to its reputation! While prices are creeping up, that is occurring everywhere. So I remain a Scott's fan.
JB
JerryB
Sacramento
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Our experience must be different from those who complained about poor service because ours of excellent. We had a very attentive waiter who was mature and knew his profession. It made the night a great experience.
EE
ElkgroveEddie
Sacramento
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
We love the macadamia crusted halibut and the Cajun pasta.
S
Squi
Sacramento
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was good. Everything was good. Just expensive but that could be just from inflation
GK
GabrielK
Sacramento
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 26, 2022
overall3food2service2ambience1
Expensive, poor ambiance. It feels like a cafeteria with a bar in it. Nice looking entrance, but the rest of it doesn't keep up. It is on the river, but not really a view of the river. Perhaps because it is attached to a hotel it it needs to be cafeteria-like, but I was expecting more, especially for the price. Maybe a decent place for pricey drinks "near" the river?
AL
AprilL
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall4food5service2ambience4
The food was great, however, service was bad. Not acknowledged by the bartender for quite some time while we waited for our table. We decided to share an appetizer, salad and one entree since it was a super hot day and we were sitting outside. The waitress did not like that we weren’t ordering more and rolled her eyes each time she left the table. Then our bill had an extra drink on it that we did not order and it took a while to get the correct one. I love the food but kindness goes a long way, especially when you work for tips.
TC
TrishC
Sacramento
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Had a reservation for 4 people for 8:15pm. Was unable to sit outside due to lack of staffing, was offered to wait for a table but hostess said “you could wait for an outside table but we close at 9pm and you’d be rushed.” Probably shouldn’t offer later reservation times if unable to accommodate preference of seating. Everything else was great as usual.
CQ
ClaudiaQ
Sacramento
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious. Will come back again soon! !!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Sacramento
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Food was ok. Pricey. Parking is awful. Makes me not want to go

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Scott's Seafood on the River offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (916) 379-5959.

Scott's Seafood on the River is rated 4.4 stars by 4936 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 10, 2022

8:30 PM

Booked 54 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(916) 379-5959

Google Map for Scott's Seafood on the River

4800 Riverside Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95825

Additional information

Cross street
Captain's Table
Neighborhood
Sacramento
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Steak
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet is not available
Public transit
Bus service within one block.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Brandon Meadows
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.scottsseafoodontheriver.com/
Phone number
(916) 379-5959
Private party facilities
From an intimate dinner with a few good friends to a formal wedding for 200, Scott's has many options for all occasions, whether for meetings, corporate events, presentations, weddings, rehearsal dinners or celebrations of all kinds.
Private party contact
Celeste Dolan: (916) 290-7223

Scott's Seafood on the River

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

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Soups

Boston Clam Chowder or Spicy Crab Bisque$8.00

Soup of the Day$8.00

Small Plates

Wild Prawn Cocktail$17.00

Pork-Kimchi Potstickers$17.00

Coconut Prawns$16.00

Fried Calamari$19.00

Dungeness Crab Cakes$21.00

Steamed Littleneck Clams$19.00

Pan Seared Scallops$24.00

The Seafood Tower** ***$58.00

Salads

The Wedge Salad$12.00

Field Greens$11.00

Scott's Caesar$10.00

Pacific Rim Salad$23.00

Blackened Chicken Cobb$20.00

Artisan Dungeness Crab Salad

Artisan Bay Shrimp Salad$23.00

Salads - Addition

Rocky's All Natural Chicken$8.00

Grilled Prawns$10.00

Sesame-Pepper Crysted Ahi$12.00

Thai Beef$8.00

Crispy Calamari$8.00

Sandwiches

Whiskey Glazed Salmon B.L.T.A$22.00

North Beach Shrimp and Crab Melt$20.00

Rocky's Chipotle Chicken Sandwich$18.00

Baja Fish Tacos$18.00

Scott's Burger***$18.00

Entrees

Chicken Marsala$28.00

Fettuccine Alfredo$29.00

Shrimp and Grits$28.00

Whiskey Glazed Atlantic Salmon$34.00

Macadamia Nut Crusted Atlantic Halibut$39.00

Scott's Cioppino$40.00

Beer Battered Prawns$26.00

Fish 'N Chips$30.00

Vegetable Stir-Fry$22.00

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