Magpie Cafe

4.8

238 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails

Magpie is always available for walk in dining!

Magpie is a family owned and operated independent restaurant in Midtown Sacramento. Since 2005, Magpie has served farm to table fare that reflects the values of life in California’s Central Valley. Our menu has an interesting mix of dishes highlighting the season's best offerings of share plates, bites, and entree's.

We are more committed than ever to our mission of celebrating what makes our city and region special, and contributing to it by making seasonal, farm-to-table food in Sacramento.

We are walking distance from California's state capitol building and convention center on the corner of 16th and P Streets overlooking the beautiful tree filled Fremont Park. The lively restaurant space features artwork and murals from local artists with bar, booth and table seating. The open patio has a variety of tall and low tables surrounded by live edge wooden benches and Magpie's iconic yellow umbrellas.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Californian, Farm-to-table
Hours of operation
Lunch Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–4:30 pm Happy time Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Tue, Wed, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(916) 452-7594
Website
http://magpiecafe.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Brian Hawley
Catering
Pick up dinners and dishes available for small groups.
Private party facilities
Magpie is available for private celebrations and gatherings. Please email us at hello@magpiecafe.com.

Location
1601 16TH, Sacramento, CA 95814
Neighborhood
Midtown
Cross street
P Street and 16th Street
Parking details
Closest parking lot on R Street between 15th and 16th Streets.Two hour free parking east of 16th Street.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Late Night Menu
Multiple dates available
After 9:00 is late night at Magpie! Please join us for a limited menu of bites and plates. There's a little something for everyone.

Private dining

Offers

Happy Time All Night at the Bar
Multiple dates available
Thu - 4:30 PM - 10:00 PM
It's Happy Time all night on Thursdays. Drink specials and small plates open to close at the bar only. Swing through and enjoy our Thursday night DJ's too - more than just happy hour since we run specials all night!
Wine Wednesdays
Multiple dates available
Wed - 4:30 PM - 8:45 PM
Wednesdays are for Wine at Magpie! Free corkage if you have something you have been wanting to bring out or buy a bottle from us and we will treat you to a complimentary small plate. Join us!

PACIFIC NORTH WEST BAY SHRIMP SALAD$26.00
Avocado, grapefruit, greens, & grapefruit vinaigrette.
HOUSE MADE PASTA WITH FOREST FLOOR FARMS MUSHROOMS$24.00
Strozzapreti, mushroom cream sauce, almond pesto, Vella aged jack.
CALIFORNIA HALIBUT$34.00
Pan roasted on Dwelly Farms cranberry beans, long beans, blistered tomatoes, herbs, tarragon vinaigrette.
DUCK HASH WITH SALSA MACHA ON ROASTED CORN CAKE$26.00
Corn salad & cilantro crema. *contains peanuts*
NIMAN RANCH PORK CHOP & GRASS VALLEY GRAIN POLENTA$42.00
Fruit mustarda.
CHICKEN FOR SHARING$44.00
Mary's Chicken cooked two ways, pan seared & confit, fruit, lemon vinaigrette. Includes vegetable plate.
NIMAN RANCH NEW YORK STEAK$52.00
House fries, peppercorn sauce.
WESTERN LAMB CHOPS$49.00
Smashed & fried yukon gold potatoes, mint jelly.

Dessert

CHOCOLATE AVOCADO MOUSSE$9.00
Sea salt & cinnamon.
CARROT CAKE COOKIE$4.25
Cream cheese filling.
ZABAGLIONE$14.00
Italian custard, fruit, honey, walnuts.
MINT PANNA COTTA$12.00
Plum sauce.
ICE CREAM SANDWICH$9.00
Seasonal shortbread cookies with Gunther's vanilla ice cream.

Small Plates

BATTER FRIED DELICATA PUMPKIN RINGS$14.00
ANCHOVY TOASTETTE$2.50
Spanish anchovy, fried caper, parsley.
ARANCINE$4.00
A saffron risotto croquette, breaded & fried.
POLPETTE$14.00
Western lamb meatballs. Peppercorn sauce.
FRIED DILL GNOCCHI$16.00
Aioli, sauce gribiche, pickled celery.
BREAD & HUMMUS$7.00
Olive oil toasted Acme bread & hummus.
CHEESE BOARD$18.00
Cowgirl Creamery, fruit, crostini.
HOUSE POTATO CHIPS$5.00
Onion dip.
FRIES$6.00
Fried in rice bran oil.
PICKLES$4.00
House made bread & butter pickles.
JIMMY NARDELLO & SHISHITO PEPPERS$14.00
Garlic Caesar dressing, crispy garlic, bread crumbs.
FARM SALAD$14.00
Seasonal selection greens, radish & cucumber. Fried quinoa, apple cider vinaigrette.
BEEF TARTARE$20.00
Fassona beef from Tehama County raw, Italian parsley, caper, Seka Hills olive oil.
HEIRLOOM TOMATOES & BURRATA$22.00
Seka Hills olive oil, balsamic, basil. Acme bread.
CRISPY PORK BELLY$19.00
Pickled onions, frisee, cilantro, coriander honey.
CRUDO FROM THE SEA$24.00
Citrus cured, herbs, Seka Hills olive oil.
MUSHROOM & WHITE BEAN PUREE$15.00
Forest Floor Mushroom Farm, oyster and other varieties. Crostini.
VEGETABLE & HUMMUS BOWL$18.00
Chickpea, roasted vegetables, puffed rice, root chips, black rice, herbs.
- soft egg$2.50
- Avo$2.50
SUMMER BLT$16.00
Thick cut bacon, local tomato, watercress, caper mayo.
AVOCADO SALMON TOAST$15.00
Smoked wild coho salmon, with heirloom tomato and radish, herbs, olive oil.

What 238 people are saying

Magpie Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Sacramento / Sacramento Valley
American
Sacramento
Best Value
Sacramento
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Magpie Cafe in Sacramento is a local favorite renowned for its "amazing" food and "fantastic service." Diners rave about the fresh, creative dishes and the attentive staff. The menu offers diverse options, including popular items like pork belly, gnocchi, and steelhead trout. The ambience is "lovely," perfect for both casual and special occasions.

238 Reviews

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Michael VIP
Sacramento4 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Burger was very good. The soup was bland and flat.
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Peter
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a great group dinner at Magpie! The food was delicious and the staff was amazing.
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Don
Sacramento552 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We enjoyed the delicious small plates with the mushroom and bean dish being our favorite.
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Stephanie VIP
Sacramento10 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Magpie is excellent!! Love the freshness of the food. We had scallops,seafood salad, pork belly (UH mazing) mushrooms and white bean puree, AND the chocolate mousse and carrot cake cookie! Honestly more than the food our server was perfection. Attentive, gracious, helpful. Magpie never disappoints.
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Owen
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My very favorite restaurant in Sacramento- took a friend here for the first time and he liked it as well. I always recommend Magpie as my first choice when friends ask. Always recommend Magpie!
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susan
San Francisco4 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 17, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food, as usual, was amazing. This is our favorite place to eat in Sacramento. The bar, however, was very disappointing.
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Charles
San Francisco156 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
First time at this establishment. Interesting choices, great tastes, good service, waitstaff knowledgeable about food, interesting cocktails. Overall, good experience, would go again.
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OpenTable Diner
Sacramento1 review
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice environment. Food was delicious. Service is great. Highly recommend for a date night.
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Danielle VIP
San Francisco3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
fantastic service by the whole crew! food was delicious - and our vegan/veggie friends enjoyed it too. a little loud at dinner time.
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Diane
San Francisco4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The gnocchi was excellent, their bread is so delicious. We got it with the hummus, crunchy texture in the outside…still soft on the inside. Really enjoyed the crunchy quinoa in the farm salad.
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FAQs

Magpie Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (916) 452-7594.

Magpie Cafe is rated 4.8 stars by 238 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

1601 16TH, Sacramento, CA 95814

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
P Street and 16th Street
Neighborhood
Midtown
Hours of operation
Lunch Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–4:30 pm Happy time Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Tue, Wed, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Californian, Farm-to-table
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Closest parking lot on R Street between 15th and 16th Streets.Two hour free parking east of 16th Street.
Executive chef
Brian Hawley
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://magpiecafe.com/
Phone number
(916) 452-7594
Catering
Pick up dinners and dishes available for small groups.
Private party facilities
Magpie is available for private celebrations and gatherings. Please email us at hello@magpiecafe.com.

Magpie Cafe

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Late Night Menu

Custom inquiry

Happy Time All Night at the Bar

Wine Wednesdays

Plates

PACIFIC NORTH WEST BAY SHRIMP SALAD$26.00

HOUSE MADE PASTA WITH FOREST FLOOR FARMS MUSHROOMS$24.00

CALIFORNIA HALIBUT$34.00

DUCK HASH WITH SALSA MACHA ON ROASTED CORN CAKE$26.00

NIMAN RANCH PORK CHOP & GRASS VALLEY GRAIN POLENTA$42.00

CHICKEN FOR SHARING$44.00

NIMAN RANCH NEW YORK STEAK$52.00

WESTERN LAMB CHOPS$49.00

Dessert

CHOCOLATE AVOCADO MOUSSE$9.00

CARROT CAKE COOKIE$4.25

ZABAGLIONE$14.00

MINT PANNA COTTA$12.00

ICE CREAM SANDWICH$9.00

Small Plates

BATTER FRIED DELICATA PUMPKIN RINGS$14.00

ANCHOVY TOASTETTE$2.50

ARANCINE$4.00

POLPETTE$14.00

FRIED DILL GNOCCHI$16.00

BREAD & HUMMUS$7.00

CHEESE BOARD$18.00

HOUSE POTATO CHIPS$5.00

FRIES$6.00

PICKLES$4.00

JIMMY NARDELLO & SHISHITO PEPPERS$14.00

FARM SALAD$14.00

BEEF TARTARE$20.00

HEIRLOOM TOMATOES & BURRATA$22.00

CRISPY PORK BELLY$19.00

CRUDO FROM THE SEA$24.00

MUSHROOM & WHITE BEAN PUREE$15.00

VEGETABLE & HUMMUS BOWL$18.00

SUMMER BLT$16.00

AVOCADO SALMON TOAST$15.00

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