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Sacramento's 3 best spots for fancy eats

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Published on May 26, 2020
Sacramento's 3 best spots for fancy eatsPhoto: The Waterboy/Yelp

Looking to satisfy your appetite for fancy fare?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best high-end restaurants around Sacramento, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture when cravings strike.

1. The Waterboy

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Topping the list is The Waterboy. Located at 2000 Capitol Ave. in Midtown - Winn Park Capital Avenue, the wine bar is the highest-rated high-end French restaurant in Sacramento, boasting four stars out of 858 reviews on Yelp. 

"We feature a seasonal menu, inspired primarily by the beautiful cuisines of Northern Italy and Southern France," it writes on Yelp. "In addition, we offer a diverse wine list and a full bar featuring artisanal cocktails and aperitifs."

2. The Melting Pot

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Next up is Mansion Flats's The Melting Pot, situated at 814 15th St. It's a location of the well-known chain. With four stars out of 839 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score fondue has proven to be a local favorite for those looking to indulge.

"Founded in 1975, The Melting Pot has offered a unique fondue dining experience for more than 40 years," the business notes in the history section of its Yelp profile. 

The restaurant offers a variety of cheese fondues served with bread, green apples and vegetables. For dessert, dig into the chocolate fondue with options like the Flaming Turtle, a medley of milk chocolate, caramel and candied pecans.

3. Plan B Restaurant

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Plan B Restaurant, located at 555 La Sierra Drive, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the fancy French spot four stars out of 297 reviews. Its menu features an assortment of salads and mussels, as well as salmon, prawn and chicken dishes.

Yelper Bob S. wrote, "Food was first class. The servers were very friendly. Drinks were super strong. If you're looking for authentic French cuisine without all the stuffiness, this might be the place for you."


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