Spending time in downtown Sacramento? Get to know this Sacramento neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a burger joint to a sushi bar.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit downtown, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Burgers and Brew
Topping the list is bar Burgers and Brew. Located at 1409 R St., it's the most popular business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 2,716 reviews on Yelp.
The restaurant has been serving up burgers since 2007, and has four locations throughout Northern California. On the menu, expect over 25 different burger options, like the chili cheeseburger, the bacon fusion burger, the chorizo burger and more. You'll also find 30 kinds of craft beer on tap to wash the burgers down.
2. Cafeteria 15l
Next up is traditional America and brunch spot Cafeteria 15L, situated at 1116 15th St. With four stars out of 2,407 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
The reservation service, OpenTable, named Cafeteria 15L one of the nation's top 100 brunch spots in 2018, according to the Sacramento Business Journal. Guests can dine in for brunch, lunch or dinner in the main dining room or on one of the two outdoor patios.
3. Pizza Rock
Italian and American restaurant Pizza Rock is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 1020 K St., four stars out of 1,922 reviews.
On the menu, you'll find American, California, Romana, Sicilian and Napoletana style pizzas. The Napoletana Margherita pizza featured on the menu was the world pizza cup winner in Naples, Italy, according to the restaurant's website. Aside from pizza, the menu also features pasta, burgers, calzones and more.
4. Mikuni Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar
Mikuni Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar, a sushi bar and Japanese spot, is another high-traffic neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 1,898 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1530 J St. to see for yourself.
The sushi bar has eight locations in California, and serves ramen, hand-rolled sushi, salads and more.
Yelper Megan P. wrote, "I really love how they have an extensive selection of sushi rolls (an overwhelming amount of options). When I want chicken katsu or chicken teriyaki, Mikuni is my go-to place."
5. Ella Dining Room and Bar
Finally, check out Ella Dining Room and Bar, which has earned four stars out of 1,659 reviews on Yelp. You can find the cocktail bar and New American restaurant at 1131 K St.
Menu items include wood-fired octopus, mesquite-grilled filet mignon, seared scallops, pan-roasted king salmon and more. The restaurant also boasts an extensive wine and cocktail list.
"Food was delicious and uniquely placed on the plate for presentation. The cold gulf prawns were a flavor bomb in our mouths and the seared scallops were savory and smooth like butter. They have a vast wine and hard liquor list — their pinot grigio paired well with the white fish," wrote Emily P.
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