Dragon Fly
1809 Capitol Ave
(916) 498-9200

Dragonflies are known for their beauty and balance and this restaurant hits the mark on both counts delivering a unique blend of Japanese and American cuisine. The newest addition to the family of restaurants downtown, it has yet to be discovered making it a great choice for those seeking a place where conversation is as important as the food. p.s. They serve Chimay on tap and in the bottle. As far as Sacvibe knows, this is the only place in the region with Chimay in any form.

HANGAR 17 Bar & Grille
1630 S Street
(916) 447-1717

The city's longest happy hour (M-F, 2-7 pm) with several large flat screen TVs for viewing  all your favorite sporting events.

Their moderately priced menu features California cuisine, highlighted by a wine list including many Napa Valley and California favorites. Specialties include Caribbean Chicken, Panko Crusted Prawns, Penne with Salmon in a tomato cream sauce, or a Pork Porterhouse stuffed with bacon, gouda and sage. Quench your thirst with drinks like a peach Mojito, Midtown Martini, or a Hangar-tini.

801 14th Street, @ 14th & H
( 916) 441-3000

Ever thought of making your own beer, but just wasn't sure if you could pull it off?  Stop thinking about it and just go do it.  This joint is not only a top notch full-service brewery with some of the finest beers in NorCal, but it is also a very nice restaurant that will satisfy even the most particular folk.

Happy Hour at Brew It Up! 

4pm - 6pm 7 days/week

$3 drafts, $1 off well drinks, $1 off house wine plus,  Monday - Friday:
FREE Appetizer Buffet 

Late Nite Happy Hour

Thursday, Friday & Saturday Join Brew It Up! for the best "Late Nite Happy Hour" in Sacramento.  The kitchen stays open 'til Midnight! 

Plus: $3 20oz draft beers

Paragary's Bar and Oven
1401 28th St.
(916) 457-5737

(Taken from website) Established in 1983, Paragary's was among the first to introduce Sacramento to a style of cooking based on local, seasonal products. The cooking of Northern Italy and Southern France inspires simple preparations from the wood burning oven and charcoal grill. The full bar and a compact wine list of mostly Northern California varietals complement the frequently changing menu. Paragary's Bar and Oven provides what is perhaps the city's most unique outdoor experience amidst gnarled olive trees, lush plantings, waterfalls, and a massive stone fireplace.

Zócalo (NEW WEBSITE)
1801 Capitol Avenue
(916) 441-0303

Free Tequila tasting seminars
every 1st Monday, complimentary
Hors D'oeuvres.

This gem features one of the biggest and most elegant bars in town.

Cafe Bernardo
2726 Capitol Ave.
(916) 443-1180

Another Paragary namesake, this local cafe has been a midtown favorite for easy breakfasts and relaxing lunches.  But don't go if you're in a rush.  On weekends, this joint get very busy but the super friendly staff does their best to make sure you get your food hot and fast. 

Hours:
Sunday - Thursday: 7:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday - Saturday: 7:00 am - 11:00 pm

Breakfast Served
Monday - Friday: 7:00 am - 11:00 am
Saturday: 7:00 am - 1:00 pm
Sunday: 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

Ink Eats& Drinks
2730 N St
(916) 456-2800

Open LATE
Thur - Sat (4:00 a.m.)
Live DJs spins deep house.

The original local late nite diner. It seems like only yesterday Chris Nestor opened Ink, but it's been nearly three years now and it's as popular as ever with the late night crowd and the lunch crowd is respectable too. Known by the "club crowd," as the only legitimate place for good food at unreasonable hours, Ink is a mainstay. Check their website for the schedule of wine tasting's and other special events. Interestingly, local restaurateur, Randy Paragary, used to run his game here but shut the doors. Chris Nestor and Co. not only moved in, but has replicated nearly the same exact move on Paragary's Sammy Chu's. Things that make you say, "Hmmmmm."