Good Neighbor, the new full-service spot from the Urban Roots crew, has landed in the Ice Blocks in Midtown with a wood-fired kitchen and a lineup of cozy, dialed-in comfort classics. The dining room is built for lingering, with shareable plates, a spacious bar, and an open kitchen that keeps the whole place feeling lively and in the moment. It is the group’s first real plunge into full table service, and the vibe lands somewhere between laid-back comfort and a grown-up night out.
Menu Highlights And The Pizza Angle
Menu headliners include pizzas priced around $21 to $25, steak frites at $31, and a double-cut pork chop at $29, along with smaller plates and a Basque cheesecake for $9, according to The Sacramento Bee. The Sacramento Bee also notes that executive chef Zach Schechtman calls the pies “neo‑Neapolitan,” built on a 72-hour cold-fermented dough that gives the crust extra structure and chew. Between the pizzas, full entrees, and snacks, the menu is set up for groups that want to mix shared plates with more traditional mains.
Kitchen And Cocktails
The action in the kitchen revolves around a wood-fired pizza oven, a broad live-fire grill, and a double-fry station, while the bar program leans into wine and spirits with cocktails like a garden Negroni and a fat-washed old fashioned. Abridged by PBS KVIE highlights the team’s use of rendered beef fat to flavor an old fashioned and dress fries, and reports cocktail prices hovering around $17. The common thread of smoke and high heat ties the menu together and gives familiar dishes a charred, savory edge.
Hours And What To Know
The restaurant’s site lists hours as Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., with Sunday split between brunch and dinner. Good Neighbor also provides the Midtown address and phone number for walk-in guests. According to The Sacramento Bee, Good Neighbor does not take reservations, so diners should expect counter ordering and a likely wait during busy evenings.
Side Hustle And Quick Bites
Next door to the main dining room, a reworked window dubbed Side Hustle turns out boozy milkshakes, Belgian Liège waffles, and simple hot-dog plates as a walk-up option. Abridged by PBS KVIE characterizes Side Hustle as an “adult version of a lemonade stand,” and the restaurant’s online ordering page lists those Side Hustle items right alongside the primary menu. The shareables section on Toast shows options like pavé fries and other quick plates you can snag while you wait or take to go.
Where It Fits In Midtown
Good Neighbor reads as a polished next step for the Urban Roots team, blending the group’s casual background with a fuller dine-in experience. Coverage from What Now Sacramento and other local writeups trace the evolution from a brewing-and-smokehouse foundation into a mix of concepts, with Good Neighbor sliding into Midtown as a place for familiar flavors given a little extra heat and technique. For Sacramento diners, it is an accessible, slightly elevated choice for pizza, a cocktail, and something heartier when that comfort-food craving hits.
