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Prelude Kitchen & Bar, Sacramento, CA

Prelude Kitchen & Bar

4.6
4.6
864 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
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
    (916) 898-1071
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Tom Patterson
  • Neighborhood
    Sacramento
  • Cross street
    11th and L Street. Street parking, public garage, and valet some nights.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 864 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Sacramento / Sacramento Valley

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Sacramento

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Prelude Kitchen & Bar in downtown Sacramento offers a "spectacular" dining experience with expertly prepared dishes and "exemplary" service. The elegant, inviting ambiance is perfect for special occasions. Highlights include the pork chop and a diverse cocktail menu. Despite some noise, the overall experience is "amazing," making it a must-visit.

864 Reviews
  1. Abdulsalam

    VIP

    Italy

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A family new year dinner was beautiful at Prelude, we arrived earlier and was seated in the beautiful waiting area near the fireplace, the host was friendly and the server was super helpful and friendly, the food was great full of taste and freshness.

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  2. Mark

    Sacramento

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a must try resteraunt. We enjoyed the food and service was amazing.

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  3. David

    Sacramento

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was another delicious meal. The service was great. We'll be back.

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  4. Lourdes

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was there with my son, my friend and her daughter. Our kids have been friends since elementary school just as long as we have been friends. We were celebrating friendship, and the holidays and Prelude was just the place to do that. The food, drinks and ambiance was superb. My friend’s daughter is vegetarian and she was satisfied with a delicious beat salad! I was delighted with the filet mignon. I have to say this is an outstanding and restaurant. I have been here a few times and I always leave satisfied knowing I want to return. Superb!

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  5. Marilen

    VIP

    San Francisco

    30 reviews

    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, service and ambience were great, we had a good experience.

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  6. Grant

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Prelude is always delicious. The brie and bruschetta appetizers, the short rib and scallops' entrees, the ambiance... always a great meal!

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Chris

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Stopped by for a snack before a show at the Crest. Very nice comfortable room. Our server, Kaitlin was friendly and very professional. Menu is small and well focused. We had three apps and bread service; a well spiced curry soup, their signature salad and a great carpaccio with crisps, parmesan cheese and aioli. Ended with a affogato made with a decadent vanilla bean ice cream. All were well balanced, carefully prepared and well plated. Serviceable wine list; not terribly adventurous but found a nice Bichot Chablis BTG. Solid dining option--not inexpensive, but excellent value. We will be back.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Jeremy

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    It was nice, but for the price, will continue to go to Ella’s.

    2 people found this helpful

  9. Kathy

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and service! Our waiter was awesome!

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Pat

    Sacramento

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The meals were outstanding and the service very good. The ambience was comfortable and pleasing to the eye. We arrived early so the noise level was low, but as the room filled up it became quite noisy. Overall a very good experience.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Prelude Kitchen & Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 864 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Google Map for Prelude Kitchen & Bar

1117 11th St., Sacramento, CA 95814

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    11th and L Street. Street parking, public garage, and valet some nights.
  • Neighborhood
    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 Lot
  • 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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