Restaurants near Holding Pond Park

We stopped by Ella's bar for appetizers and drinks at the bar while waiting for a friend. Claire W, working the bar, immediately made us feel at home. Cocktails, wine, and a couple of small plates, and everything was perfect. Super yummy, nicely presented, perfect portions. Claire answered all our questions, gave us good insight into what to expect from the small plates, and her wine recommendations were spot-on. Claire also has the perfect personality for the hospitality industry. Warm, open, patient, knowledgeable, and fun. We loved her!!! Next time we fly in to Sacramento, we're definitely heading to Ella's. You should too!!!

This place is amazing. If you want a nice non-flashy and cozy amazing date night. This is the place to go to.  it has such a welcome home feel with a nice upper classified. I will be returning to this place in the future.

Fabulous lunch complete with freshly made soup, gnocchi and pistachio crusted salmon. This is a restaurant you can easily spend 1.5 hours and not realize the time has flown by. They treat you with a tapenade doused crustini to begin your meal. The service is personal and friendly and not at all snobbish. I love the relaxed atmosphere.

The setting for brunch is perfect by the acres of flowers and views of ParkWinters. The modern outside huge patio gives space between tables to keep any noise from other guests very low. We enjoyed the interesting menu and found all of our choices delicious. The weather was cold and windy but the heaters and lap blankets provided made it comfortable. We will return!

The food was amazing, the chef explained the sourcing and preparation of everything thing ate , the sake pairing enhanced the meal and the service was great. A wonderful intimate experience.