Mendocino Farms - Midtown

★★★★☆ 4.4 (929) • $$

"Mendocino Farms never disappoints! The restaurant is clean and bright, with plenty of seating, making it a pleasant place to dine. Parking can be a bit tricky, but I've been lucky to snag a spot right in front each time. Just a heads-up: make sure to pay for parking on the machine or on the Park Mobile app, as the parking patrol here does not mess around, and will be quick to issue a ticket for anyone's expired meter! The staff here are always friendly and helpful. The employee at the register provided great recommendations and even gave us a heads-up for the last call as we were dining close to closing time. I tried the Thai Mango Salad, and it was delicious. The ingredients were fresh and flavorful, though I would have loved a bit more mango and noodles. I'm not mad at it though, as the salad was filling, and I had enough leftovers for lunch the next day. My friend enjoyed the Impossible Taco Salad, her first time trying plant-based chorizo, and she was pleasantly surprised. We will definitely be back!"

Fire Wings

★★★★☆ 3.7 (993) • $$

"I haven't been to this fire wings in over a decade as it's further than the other locations from where I live. The last I recall, their wings were small and never super crispy. This time I was pleasantly surprised and so hungry I forgot to take photos. Their wings were super crispy and hot this time around and perfectly seasoned. I got the salt and pepper and fire with a side of fries and they did not disappoint. The biggest disappointment was that their beverage machine was out of order so they only had 4 canned soda options. They didn't even have bottled water! This was inconvenient but not a deal breaker as the food made up for it. If I'm ever in the area and craving wings, I will come back."

Ju Hachi

★★★★☆ 4 (816) • $$

"We usually come a bit early to avoid larger crowds and to get fresher rolls. Always seated right away and super friendly sushi chef at bar and waitress' getting our dinner going. We like coming here cause tables are clean upon sitting and we can actually hear one another talk.The lobster hand roll, tako nigiri, and Shelly roll are my faves. The hubs likes the ziggy roll."

Urban Grill & Salad

★★★★★ 4.8 (509) • $$

"A filling, healthy, and affordable meal! Stopped in today during lunch break and got the Mashtee wrap (beef, chicken, fries, green, tomatoes, pickles, banana peppers, parsley, onions, special sauce) for $15.99 and I think it's well worth it! The wrap was large and hearty--I couldn't finish all of it, so now I have two meals! The acidity of the pickles and banana peppers added a good flavor balance to the two meats. The chicken was a bit dry but the beef was perfect. Nothing a little sauce won't fix!Service is cafeteria line style and very quick. Also, I think the man who's the owner? Super friendly and told us to ask for more sauce if we need it. Would def come back again"

Pho Fresh

★★★★☆ 3.9 (682) • $$

"Bun lemongrass stir fry (chicken)My meal was amazing! This is a yummy plate for sure it's a cold salad I got the chicken option but you can also get shrimp for an additional charge. I will add that the reason I gave it a 4 stars is my husbands pho lacked flavor, the broth was not very special to us. Stick with the cold salads and rolls/spring rolls. :)"

Banh Cuon Tay Ho

★★★★☆ 3.9 (624) • $$

"I really like this place. They have delicious sauce and Banh cuon with a variety of stuffing in case you can't have pork. Their chilli is actually spicy too . This area is really good for its Vietnamese food, but Tay Ho offers yellow noodle, and other soup noodle options that make it a choice place to sit down and eat. The service isn't horrible, but a lack in communication for sure."

Jack's Urban Eats

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (791) • $$

"Lots of flavor, a tangy sauce and a crunch to go with it!Service was quick -within a few minutes of sitting down.Wasn't too busy but I did notice lots of outdoor seating bc it was a glorious day and seats were filled. Nice day to eat outside"

Habit Burger & Grill

★★★★☆ 3.8 (585) • $$

"So habit is amazing every time but this location is special. The guy behind the counter greeted everyone that walked through the door. And a good greeting also not a fake rehearsed one he actually greeting guests genuinely and meant it. Besides the awesome staff the burger was cooked perfectly and fries were fried to amazingness :) Presentation was also clean and perfectly folded. Very nice clean establishment I didn't take any pics because I was at work and had my work phone. Five stars for sure"

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3 (853) • $$

"My cousins took me out to dinner for my birthday at the Olive garden! As soon as we walked in we were seated and waited on less than 5 minutes are amazing server name Skyler was excellent he had great public relations very professional and so sweet and kind! He started us off with drinks which I had an amazing green apple sangria delicious! He then served us our appetizers which was an excellent salad artichoke and spinach dip and I believe homemade chips!! Then served my entree which I had breast chicken with cherry tomatoes smothered on top and steamed broccoli delicioso! He was extremely kind enough to bring me an amazing pumpkin cheesecake and had the staff sing me Happy Birthday and that made my evening even more awesome! So if anyone out there is looking for a great place to go with friends and family this is the place to come excellent service Great public relations from all the employees especially Skyler!!!"

Chick-fil-A

★★★★☆ 3.6 (592) • $$

"I've pre-ordered and I've waited in line at this location. They are always so fast and efficient. As a trainer I always recommend Chick-fil-a to clients when they are on the road or in a time crunch. Their grilled chicken sandwich and grilled nuggets are very macro friendly. Their breakfast sandwich with grilled chicken and egg whites is also a great option. At this location they have different lines which makes it easier to order quickly. And they usually have someone directing cars which makes rush time easier to navigate."

Sabores Mexican Cuisine

★★★★☆ 3.6 (552) • $$

"One of the few Mexican restaurants that my wife enjoyed. We ordered the chicken quesadilla, a combo plate and the birria tacos. We all loved it. Service was great. The restaurant was clean. The decor inside was nice. We will be back."

Fogao Gaucho

★★★★★ 4.6 (330) • $$$

"Experienced this tonight, greeted by great customer service and white linen tables. Every staff member was very friendly and checking on you, offering to replace your plate with a clean one. Karin was very hospitable making sure our waters were filled and clearing plates and providing clean plates The meats were all delicious with one exception that the pork chop was a little dry. The rest of the other meats made up for that. Love the Picanha was very delicious and flavorful. Bife the Ancho...omg! The best of them all! Hack Lamb is good. The bar had a lot of variety. They have the chimichurri readily available at the bar whereas other Brazilian places you have to ask for it and they just give you a very tiny amount of it. Two different types of chimichurri, one of them being mango. Check out the wine wall when you go! Considering it was grand opening for them yesterday, they did a great job! I would recommend everyone to try it. Being greeted by constant smiles from the servers to wait staff also makes a restaurant successful"

Jack's Urban Eats - Elk Grove

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (718) • $$

"Went here today for the first time and we will be back soon for sure! The BBQ Brisket sandwich was delicious! My daughter had the turkey plate w/asparagus and mashed potatoes- she loved it! My mom had the Turkey Corn Chowder as a side- we'd both order that as a main course- was hearty and tasted so good! Needless to say, we all left full and happy with our orders. The staff was friendly, helpful and welcoming- thank you Jacks Urban Eats team- great job!! The menu has something for everyone and the prices are fair for the vast amount of food- you won't leave hungry."

Chada Thai Cuisine

★★★★☆ 3.9 (445) • $$

"First off, the service here was impeccable. The establishment itself was very clean and organized. Tom Kha was delicious, it was more robust than others I've tried at different places. The spring rolls were great and the peanut sauce was solid. The only reason I give Chada 4 stars is because of main dishes of Pad Thai and Drunken Noodle. Both were good, but the noodles were kinda lost in the sauce for the Pad Thai and both dishes were a bit skimpy on protein. Overall it was a pleasant dining experience, I would go back and order something other than the noddle dishes."

Kick N Mule Bar and Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4 (412) • $$

"We had a coworker who was leaving us, so we took him here for lunch as a send-off. The Kick 'N Mule was a bit of hard to find. You drive inside the shopping center and they're located in the inside nearest West Capitol Avenue. And looking for a parking spot was a bit of a nightmare (especially during meal times). Good thing I had a handicapped pass which allowed me to park in the 15 minutes zones. The others in our group weren't that lucky.But the place was very nice and cozy for a sports bar. A bit dark, but the place was very clean. In the center was the bar and around it were dining tables (or cubicles that could probably fit 3 to 4 people - more if they were skinnier). The service was really good! We were greeted the moment we arrived and our drink orders were immediately taken. There was around twelve in our party, but that didn't hinder the speed of the service.The food was also great. Our boss ordered Deep Fried Oreos and everyone said it tasted really good - I had to abstain because of my doctor's orders to stay away from sweets. But my main order, a Mushroom Swiss Burger was really good! And the side of french fries was really commendable! Plus the price is reasonable for the quantity and quality of the food.If you are in the area, you should give Kick 'N Mule a try..."

Boudin SF

★★★★☆ 3.5 (522) • $$

"I was surprised to see two menu items with Dungeness crab and both under $20!!! I decided to try the Dungeness Crab Louie! I also had the butternut squash soup. The soup had some walnuts and cranberries on top of the creamy, favorable soup. It was a delicious start to my lunch. The Crab Louie was so good! There was a generous amount of crab, a whole boiled egg, a generous amount of avocado (looked like half), plenty of cherry tomatoes, crispy, fresh romaine, and Louie dressing. A sourdough roll topped it off. I was very impressed with not only the quality of the ingredients but the freshness of everything and all for an unexpected price!Dining out has become so expensive with food costs and increased wages for servers, etc. These added costs have given me pause when tipping. If servers are now being paid a more reasonable wage and food costs have trebled at some restaurants, I am reluctant and even beginning to balk at giving 20% of my purchase. It appears that this restaurant may have considered that as well. I say that because the "suggested tip" amounts include a 10% suggestion. I really appreciate that. Service was good and the atmosphere was inviting. I also walked away with a loaf of sourdough bread because I belong to the rewards program!I will definitely return soon to try the other Dungeness crab offering before it leaves the menu."

JUNIOR Restaurant & Lounge

★★★★☆ 4 (395) • $$

"I saw a photo of crunchy tacos but was not expecting such an elegant looking restaurant on a Wednesday night. I just got done skiing all day and was definitely not dressed for such a nice restaurant. The food was priced fair and the plating was spot on. I enjoy the fried pickle spears as an appetizer because I have never had it served like that before. We also ordered lamb and pork chops and it was delicious. The lamb could use a lot more seasoning, but I enjoyed it with the sauce provided. The service was excellent and the host was very nice in seating us right away. I will definitely return here when we have a special occasion or order cocktails in the future."

La Rosa Blanca

★★★★☆ 3.8 (427) • $$

"We came here for dinner for the first time and were pleasantly surprised. The customer service was fantastic and the place felt like a little piece of Mexico.. super cute. The food was great! We will be back"

Jack's Urban Eats

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (564) • $$

"Jack's is one of our favorite spots to eat.... Has something for everyone in the family! Kids love the Mac n cheese & chicken strips and I always order them a side of cheesy broccoli. The salads are my personal favorite! They have great combos to choose from or you can create your own. Salad topping choices being endless & you can add as much meat as you'd like. My husband always gets their sandwiches, but the salmon plate might be the best thing on the menu! Whatever you do, DON'T skip the urban fries! Those are a MUST! Service is great, staff is friendly, restaurant is clean with a good vibe!"

Crepes & Burgers

★★★★☆ 4.3 (327) • $$

"Went for a birthday lunch with my husband. The waitress was very nice and friendly. The last few times I have been I get the ham sandwich and tossed greens. It's my favorite thing there. There is just something about it. I know it seems like a weird thing to order but it's delicious! Also my husband says that hands down Crepes and Burgers has the best burgers in town. He asked for well done and it was slightly under cooked for what he likes, but other than that it was a 10/10. The AC thing in the back is huge and a little strange, it blocks a table and there were no tables or chairs outside to eat which was odd, the place could use a good cleaning. 5/5 for food and service. 3.5 for the dinning area/ambiance."

Supreme Pizza

★★★★☆ 4.4 (312) • $$

"Great pizza! But since when was a medium size pizza considered a large and a medium size pizza is really the size of a small? I think the sizing of the pizzas here are strange. Still good pizza tho!"

California Pizza Kitchen

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (496) • $$

"Came on a rainy day for lunch before walking the mall and shared a meal. Service was prompt and quick. We ordered the chicken bacon avocado egg rolls which were a 10/10. Sauce was great and flavorful. We also share the chicken piccata which was very tasty but the portion size was incredibly disappointing for $22. I felt like I could hold the amount of noodles in one hand. For that price it should've been a large bowl/plate of food. However, the chicken was tender and plentiful. I'd come back for another meal but I'd hope for more food if I'm paying over $20 for an entree as it wasn't filling enough"

Baguettes

★★★★☆ 3.6 (438) • $$

"How did I not hear about this place until now? I had a Rueben sammich w/ potato salad. Fantastic! They served much bigger portions than I should have consumed, but it was so flippin' good, I gobbled it all down. (You won't leave hungry.) I'm coming back soon to try the Cubano and their chips & salsa (recommended by the customers at the next table)."

Buonarroti Ristorante

★★★★☆ 4 (350) • $$

"I have been to this restaurant a number of times both as a twosome and part of a banquet. I would recommend it it is obviously Italian food. Since the pandemic Daniel, the owner has not been able to hire enough cooks to open for lunch. Service and the ambience is very good."

Urban Plates

★★★★☆ 4.4 (288)

"Last week Friday, we visited Urban Plates with a large group and our experience was fantastic from start to finish. I would say, the place is located in Fair Oaks and going from Elk Grove, the GPS took me through inner roads. I was little nervous but thankfully reached the location safely. I was amazed to find the location in a prime accessible area. Upon reaching, I was happy there were ample parking. For customer's worried about parking like me, all I need to say tons of parking plus it's free. First impression of this place, it reminds me of Jack Urban Eats. I kept telling people in my group, the menu and ambiance resembles of Jack's or it's just me constantly thinking of other restaurants. You can order either at the cashier or through Kiosk. I ordered chicken sandwich with fries through kiosk. Ordering through the kiosk was a breeze. The sandwich was fresh and flavorful and perfectly cooked. I would say, most of us enjoyed our meal. Some folks complained it was overpriced for their salad or soups didn't taste that great. My tummy was happy and that's all matter's, right? The staffs were attentive and incredibly helpful. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with friendly smiles, and they helped us navigate through kiosk. I loved the fact at the kiosk, you can pick up the number and enter while checking out. The staffs were standing and guiding us. Food came out fairly quickly although we were like 20 plus people in the group. I noticed the staffs were refilling drinks, taking away dirty dishes whenever they saw people were done. I would say, customer service was A+. Totally recommend this place for group events. And I'm returning to try the Nashville chicken."

Persian Kabab & Grill

★★★★☆ 4.4 (284) • $$

"The best Persian restaurant around. The owner and wife are just terrific. Start a conversation if you want and learn about Iran. The food is the best"

Sourdough & Co

★★★★☆ 4 (323) • $$

"Easy to order and great food. I love the quality of all the ingredients. Friendly staff and clean inside. Thank you!"

Noodles and Company

★★★★☆ 3.6 (391) • $$

"Food was excellent and ready when they said it would be! My wife and I split a salad and a pasta dish and it was the perfect amount! Great meal and will be back soon!"

Beach Hut Deli Natomas

★★★★☆ 4.2 (232) • $$

"Visited on 6/10 and was very impressed with this place. The sandwich I got (Hobie I believe) was fantastic. I had asked for a small and received a regular, I asked the man who took my order about it and he misunderstood me but made it right. I tried to give him my sandwich back but he told me to keep it and he immediately refunded me the difference. Bonus points for having my favorite Zapps chips! I wish I was local so I could come back! I'll be looking for the SoCal locations soon."

Panera Bread

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (423) • $

"Panera is always a solid option for lunch! This particular location is a bit small and the parking lot is very crowded, but otherwise I'm always impressed by the service here. They always seem to go above and beyond! I had a coupon for half off entree so I decided to get a You Pick Two lunch and try out some new items. The cheesesteak sandwich was saucy, and I liked that I was able to switch the type of bread for no charge. I also tried their new bacon mac & cheese. It was just as good as the regular one. I always find it funny that you get a baguette on the side even when there's no soup, but I'm not complaining. The Pick Two option is always my favorite because I get to try two items and it's not a super huge portion. Had to pair it with my favorite drink here - the papaya green tea. So yummy!"

Buckhorn

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (373) • $$

"One of our family's go-to places when we're craving bbq! Didn't even notice this place until last year because it always seemed like a ghost town until new management took over. So glad we discovered it after the takeover because the customer service is top-notch and the food is always delicious! All the tri tip entrees are awesome, along with all the sides, and especially the cornbread muffins!! The sauces are crazy good, too. I didn't care for horseradish until I had it here. Their soups are so comforting as well. The manager, John, is so kind and generous. He always takes such great care of us when we come in and makes sure everything hits the spot for us. The place is always clean and well maintained, even when it's busy. Highly recommend this place!"

Max's

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (388) • $$

"I was on my way home from Tahoe last Sunday and wanted to get some lunch. First, I thought In N Out here in Auburn ... think again ... whoa way crowded with cars and people. That's what you get on a weekend summer afternoon with all the travelers on the road. So, it's up the hill of the parking lot to Max's located inside the Holiday Inn. This is gonna cost way more, but Max's has always been one of my fave places to stop for food, just not a cheap or fast stop.There's a good amount of cars parked up here too, but we get seated without a wait. Service is fast and we have water right away. I know what I want, cause Max's has always had probably the best Patty Melt I've had in my life. Cooked med rare and served with fries! My friend gets a Cobb Salad.The wait isn't long before our food arrived. My patty Melt looked great, cooked as ordered with lots of melty cheese flowing over the grilled onions and big 1/2 pound patty. My friend's Cobb Salad looked expertly arranged and tasty.OK, this Patty Melt is gonna cost me 3 times what eating at In N Out would have, but OMG, is it worth it! Plus, no waiting in long burger lines! The first bite was one of the best things to eat in my life, I remember how this tasted years ago. I think my friend is gonna have to do the driving after lunch .... I'm in food heaven! I have to remember to come here to Max's Cafe more often when I'm passing through to and from Tahoe."

Strobelli's Pizza

★★★★☆ 4.1 (229) • $$

"Can't ask for a better calzone or service! This place rocks! Best Italian food around!"

Good Eats Deli

★★★★★ 4.9 (160) • $$

"Stopped by for something new during my lunch break and definitely was not disappointed. The service was fast and the food is really good. The prices are unbeatable too. I ordered a meal with two drinks and my order came to $18.80. The food tasted super fresh also. Definitely coming back!"

Yuki Sushi Bar

★★★★☆ 4.3 (206) • $$

"New Management [Cameron Park CA]They had just opened for dinner hours when we walked in. The restaurant is small and intimate and we were welcomed with that familiar "Irasshaimase" greeting. We were led to a seating towards the back. Very friendly customer service. We ordered a couple of bento boxes and Mom had the single entree of Shrimp Tempura.Dinner Bento Box is a choice of 3 items and I chose beef teriyaki, salmon teriyaki, mixed tempura. Everything was delicious especially the salad... they were generous on the dressing and it wasn't like just eating leaves LoL! So good! The miso soup was hot and delicious with lots of tofu. The beef teriyaki was soft and tender and the marinated meat was so tasty and flavorful. I got so full from the salad (I ate my hubby's portion too) I couldn't even touch my salmon teriyaki. I could barely finish my mixed tempura... the crispy batter was good.So glad we discovered this place located in the Goldorado Shopping Center in Cameron Park. The restaurant is under new management only on their 3rd week. It was easy to find off Highway 50. Won't be our last here...Review #3445"