This place has been serving freshly brewed beer for more than a decade. You're sure to remember this place because you get to brew your own beer! They offer Oysters On The Half Shell, calamari, grilled quesadilla, onion rings and much more. The bar holds events like Pub Quiz, Brew Fest, Oktoberfest and has Happy Hours, where DJ DaDa keeps the crowd enthused.

With a fine dine service experience of more than 30 years and chain of over a 100 restaurants all over the nation, this joint is surely a fondue lover's haven. Treat yourself with amazing fondue in different flavors that Melting Pot has to offer. What's more? You can also be a member of the Club Fondue and get a chocolate fondue free! Dig into the preparations of duck, lamb, salmon, lobster and shrimps served with cheesy dips. With every order you place you have a choice of fresh salads, bread and vegetables to complement it. The restaurant also offers a selection of sparkling champagnes and wines.

Just a hop, skip and a jump away from the hustle and bustle of Sacramento's busy downtown corridor is Dad's, a friendly neighborhood lunch joint famous for its slightly offbeat take on classic sandwich combinations. The menu features sandwiches, both cold and grilled (many with ingredients such as Hungarian paprika, walnuts, pepper plant sauce and wax peppers. Shady sidewalk seating under South Street's canopy of trees makes for an eminently pleasant lunch. Call them for more details and to know about the forthcoming events calendar.

This bistro offers typical American cuisine, which includes items such as Mac n' Cheese, French fries and Meatloaf. There is also a varied list of desserts. It is a contemporary menu with low carb options, vegetarian and local dishes. The restaurant has vibrant red walls, purple booths and traditional tattoo art on the ceiling. For those who love to drink, every month they have a tasting (wine, champagne or martinis), while the DJ plays jazzy tunes. Space is limited so book in advance.

On Saint Patrick's Day, this is the place to be in Sacramento. Inside the lobby of a steel and glass office tower on the K Street Mall, this wood-paneled Irish bar looks like an antique. Established in 1991, this authentic facsimile of a traditional Irish pub has beer and food. There are plenty of brews on tap at Gallagher's Irish Pub including a variety of ales and ciders. On the menu, you will find the traditional corned beef and cabbage, as well as lamb and oysters.

From the pages of her award-winning cookbooks, owner Biba Caggiano brings the delightful flavors and textures of her hometown of Bologna, Italy to Sacramento. The authentic Italian dishes are served in an elegant dining room complete with white tablecloths. For lunch, try the Linguine con Pesto e Pomodoro, a pasta dish topped with basil pesto. Dinner includes a cornucopia of fresh meat and seafood dishes. A fine selection of California and Italian wines is available as well. Reservations are strongly recommended.

This is a fine dining restaurant with delicious entrees. The menu features T-bone, Rib, New York Strip, and a huge 30-oz Porterhouse. Steaks are mesquite grilled to order, and can be topped with caramelized onions and mushrooms, sauteed red and green peppers with onions and cracked pepper, or Bernaise sauce. All entrees include soup or house salad and your choice of baked potato or creamy polenta. For dessert, try "The Godfather," which features cookie-crusted vanilla ice cream swimming in hot fudge. A full service bar is available.

Even on the hottest afternoon, this is a cool oasis with creamy plaster walls set off with dark wood paneling and trim. The decor dates back to Sacramento of the 1940s, with unique photos including skyline panoramas and aerial shots. The friendly staff is quick and efficient. The menu features New American cuisine; entrees include 4th Street Pork Loin Chop and Grilled Colorado Lamb Chops. The seafood menu features Wild Salmon Filet, and Tiger Prawn and Saffron Risotto. Select from many other seafood dishes offered, as well as pastas and a variety of salads.

One of several dining options in the Hyatt Regency (across L Street from the State Capitol); this restaurant provides a dining experience unique in Sacramento. The breakfasts are traditional eggs and bacon type of fare. For lunch, the all-you-can-eat salad and soup bar is probably the best deal, and includes such exotic ingredients, such as sun-dried tomatoes and marinated mushrooms. The dinner menu features steaks, pasta dishes as well as soups and salads.

Enjoy a scrumptious breakfast or lunch here. Breakfast dishes include omelets and buttermilk pancakes. The lunch menu has a variety of items from sandwiches and pasta salad to quesadillas or quiche. In the evenings, with the additions of beer and wine to the menu, fans of local bands turn out in droves.