Looking for the next new restaurant hitting the River City’s food scene? Check out these buzzy places to eat and drink in Sacramento — plus, some spots coming soon. Keep tabs on this list to stay ahead of the cuisine curve. And don’t forget to bookmark it.
Some of the fresh goodies at Tai Pan.
Photo via Tai Pan Dim Sum & Bakery
September
Tai Pan Bakery & Dim Sum, 4400 Freeport Blvd., Ste. 160 | South Land Park’s new family-run dim sum spot is already attracting long lines of customers hoping to try the baked buns, seafood dumplings, and crispy egg rolls. It’s open daily, 6 a.m.-5 p.m.
Abuela’s Midtown, 2323 K St. | The operators of Midtown’s Cantina Alley debuted this cafe connected to the existing restaurant. Abuela’s Midtown serves specialty coffee with a Mexican flair, including horchata lattes and cafe de olla boiled for hours, plus homestyle dishes inspired by family recipes.
Rare at Yager Lodge, 727 Traders Lane, Folsom | Reservations | A swanky night out beckons. The menu includes fresh oysters, bone marrow, a tomahawk steak, pork schnitzel, wild ahi tuna, and a three or five-course chef omakase.
Parkside Bar, 715 K St. | This National Parks-themed watering hole debuted at the shuttered Malt and Mash Irish Pub in downtown Sacramento. The remodeled space
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Inside Tai Pan, Sac’s newest dim sum spot.
Photo via @taipan.usa
August
Maria’s Paella, 701 16th St. | The Midtown Farmers Market favorite opened a permanent storefront that serves breakfast burritos, lunchtime paella, and empanadas stuffed with all kinds of fillings. Ask about the churros, too. It’s open weekdays, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
The BLVD, 1298 W. Capitol Ave., West Sacramento | This 37,000-sqft entertainment venue and restaurant features laser tag, 20 bowling lanes, 65+ arcade and VR games, and 30 TVs. The menu includes burgers, pizzas, appetizers, and milkshakes.
Birdies Social Club, 805 Riverfront St., West Sacramento | Reservations | This new “social playground” east of the ballpark is now open for brunch, golf, cocktails, and music. The spot features an indoor golf simulator by TrackMan, a big patio, and a menu of California comfort food like tacos, seafood, and burgers.
Le Tesh Wine Lounge, 218 Vernon St., Roseville | Local sommelier Amitesh “Tesh” Diyal debuted Le Tesh Wine Lounge, a boutique space to explore new sips. The lounge offers a curated menu of upscale snacks and allows guests to bring takeout from nearby restaurants to pair with their wine.
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Chez Luc’s French Cafe? Oui, s’il vous plait.
Photo via @chezlucscafe
July 2025
Chez Luc’s French Cafe, 650 Fulton Ave. | Bienvenue à Sacramento. The French-inspired cafe features house-roasted coffee, classic French sandwiches (think: jambon beurre on a baguette), and salads.
Chip Cookie, 2080 Fair Oaks Blvd., Ste. 160 | The gourmet cookie shop’s second location in the Campus Commons area specializes in gooey creations like classic chocolate chip and sugar chip cookies, plus treats that can be customized with your choice of toppings.
Afro Eatz, 1725 I St. | After a year of making Liberian eats out of a downtown cloud kitchen, AfroEatz opened its first full restaurant in Midtown. Peep the menu — don’t skip the pepper soup + fufu.
Super Duper Burgers, 1119 Galleria Blvd., Roseville | The Bay Area chain is known for its burgers, fries, milkshakes, and organic soft serve. We also hear that the fried chicken sandwich with chipotle aioli is a must-try.
Black Sails Coffee Lounge, 5925 Birdcage Centre Lane, Ste. 102, Citrus Heights | The pirate-themed coffee shop began as a trailer before landing this permanent location. Next time you want a fancy coffee, make the trek here.
Hawthorne’s Hideout, 102 K St. | Reservations | This tiki-themed, underground speakeasy in Old Sacramento tells the fictional story of a character named Elias Hawthorne, and features light + sound shows that go with the drinks on the menu.
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We hear the Egg Coffee is where it’s at at Tram Cream Coffee.
Photo via Tram Cream Coffee
June
Tram Cream Coffee, 6829 Stockton Blvd., Ste. 395 | Coffee + banh mi | Need a lil’ pick-me-up? This San Jose-based Vietnamese coffee shop is now open in South Sacramento. The menu includes bold coffee drinks brewed the Vietnamese phin way, like the brand’s beloved Egg Cream Coffee, plus fruit teas, juices, and the Matchahaya topped with a buttery layer of matcha. Fun fact: “Tram” means “station” in Vietnamese, and the cafe hopes to be “a stop to recharge, reflect, or connect.”
Stepdad’s, 2968 Freeport Blvd. | American | Reservations | This aptly-named spot replaces Dad’s Kitchen in Land Park and serves elevated tavern fare, craft beer, and craft cocktails.
Chocolate Fish Coffee Roasters, 12th + L streets | Cafe | Put on another pot of coffee. The award-winning Chocolate Fish Coffee Roasters has brewed up a buzzy new downtown location with a cozy vibe and plenty of seating. Grab a cup.
There’s a lot at steak here.
Photo via Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 1101 Galleria Blvd., Roseville | Steakhouse | The SoCal chain will open a location in Roseville on Monday, June 30 — its first ever in Placer County. The restaurant will offer caviar service, USDA prime + classic steaks, seafood, and a curated wine list.
It’s getting spicy in Elk Grove.
Photo via Angry Chickz
Angry Chickz, 9624 Bruceville Rd., Ste. 102, Elk Grove | Chicken | The Nashville-style hot chicken chain came in hot over the summer, opening its first Elk Grove location at Elk Grove Commons. The menu features chicken tenders, creamy mac ‘n’ cheese, fries, signature sauce, and a range of spice levels.
Gami Burger, 5050 Arden Way, Carmichael | Burgers | The brand that gained popularity as a pop-up by the team behind Origami Asian Grill took over the former site of Willie’s Burgers, offering double, triple, and quadruple burgers, plus sandwiches, beer, and wine.
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Pushkin’s Bakery has expanded to Arden-Arcade.
Photo via @pushkinsbakery
May
Pushkin’s Bakery, 2920 Arden Way, Ste. A | Bakery + cafe | The local bakery expanded to Arden-Arcade in late May 2025 with its beloved wheat-, gluten-, and dairy-free baked goods in a cute cafe setting.
Sal’s Kabob and Gyro Grill, 728 K St. | Mediterranean | The Elk Grove eatery expanded to Sacramento, opening in The Hardin near Downtown Commons. The menu features classic Greek dishes, shawarmas, kabobs, Philly cheesesteaks, pizzas, and burgers.
4ESTea, 2256 Sunrise Blvd., Ste. B, Rancho Cordova | Filipino | This new boba, matcha shop, and bistro is inspired by Filipino flavors that the owners grew up eating. The menu includes lumpia, cheese fries, silog bowls, halo-halo, specialty lattes made with Filipino custard, and lots of refreshing drinks.
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April
Horn Barbecue, 9700 Railroad St., Elk Grove | Barbecue | The popular Bay Area restaurant opened to long lines at the former site of Slow & Low Smokehouse. The menu includes brisket, beef ribs (on Saturdays only), pork spare ribs, burnt ends, hot links, sandwiches, and sides like collard greens and potato salad.
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March
Chef Burma, 1020 16th St., Ste. 10 | Burmese | Hailing from the owners of My Burma in Davis, this is Sacramento’s first Burmese restaurant. The menu includes appetizers like samusas, noodle dishes like the Burmese-style pad Thai, and lots of veggie options.
The Shop Midtown, 1720 J St. | American | Reservations | Co-owner Tony Ngo took over the former site of Red Beret from his aunt with visions of creating something entirely new but still family-owned + operated. The name is a nod to the family’s love of cars and motorcycles. The menu offers comfort food like burgers, fries, and sandwiches.
Field-n-Flame, 1521 L St. | American + Mediterranean | Reservations | This midtown spot offers handcrafted drinks and Mediterranean-influenced small plates, including octopus skewers, grilled halloumi, and Italian meatballs.
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A peek inside Chu Mai.
Photo via @chumaisacramento
February
Chu Mai, 1829 17th St. | Contemporary Asian + Southeast Asian | Renowned Sacramento Chef Buu “Billy” Ngo’s new midtown venture has a lot of personality. He told “The Sacramento Bee” that the Chinese-Vietnamese restaurant is his love letter to his mother, from its name to its decor. In the dining room, patrons will find three portraits of Ngo’s mom at different life stages. Ahem — I hope my kids are taking notes.
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Coming Soon
Genki Kitchen, 855 57th St., Ste. C | This Japanese eatery is replacing Kau Kau in East Sac. The menu will include curries, rice dishes, and tempura, plus easy grab-and-go items like katsu plates + bento boxes.
Hard Rock Sports Bar, 3317 Forty Mile Rd., Wheatland | Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento will debut its 82-seat Hard Rock Sports bar this fall next to the Hard Rock Live entrance. The space will be open daily, 6 a.m., 2 a.m., and will feature 14 bar top games, a cigar lounge, and a video wall broadcasting 20 different sporting events.
Good Neighbor, 1701 R St. | American + pizza | Projected opening: fall 2025 | The newest restaurant from Urban Roots Hospitality Group is scheduled to open soon in the Ice Blocks development in midtown at the former Beast + Bounty site. The menu will feature wood-fired pizzas, steak, burgers, and salads — aka “elevated familiar foods.”
The Posh Bagel, Locations TBD | Bakery | Projected opening: late 2025 | Holy moly. The Bay Area-based bakery plans to open six locations in Greater Sacramento, including a shop in Rancho Cordova and two in El Dorado Hills by the middle or end of 2025. For now, get your bagel fix at the bakeries in Folsom or Roseville.
Crazee for Pasta, 2204 Sunrise Blvd. | Italian | Projected opening: fall 2025 | Promising a “taste of Italy,” this new spot will open in Rancho Cordova with a menu that includes appetizers like bruschetta, caprese, and burrata fresca; ~20 pasta entrees like spaghetti, fettuccine, penne, ravioli, and lasagna; and flatbread pizzas.
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