Mulvaney's B & L

We dined here last weekend to celebrate a birthday party, and it has to be said that it was the best dining experience I've ever had. The inside looks like a converted firehouse with rustic farmhouse design. The entrances are draped in stunning blue velvet curtains. All the tables were sat comfortably, and a casual murmur of conversations echoed off the white walls. The vibes were truly moody and immaculate!The wait staff was incredibly attentive. They made sure our drinks were never empty and that we had all utensils needed for the array dishes brought to the table.The food was incredible and presented beautifully. I am a little disappointed that my pictures did not do the food justice. Their drinks were spectacular as well! I ordered the a fruity vodka cocktail called the Fit of Passion which was served with a side of champagne. While the drink was strong, the sweetness of the mix balanced it well! The chicken and stake were cooked perfectly. I am not a fan of fish so I did not try the cod, by my colleagues strongly recommended it. We also had a spinach tortellini that was the underdog of the night. It was my favorite of all the dishes!I would love to shout out Austin who caught wind that one of or party members had some food restrictions and went out of his way to accommodate her. That right there is what makes this place a must visit! Thank you for a great night.

Last time I reviewed Mulvaney's, I gave them four stars. The dinner we had was superb in many ways but marred by poor communication among the servers (we didn't have a chance to get our wine order in until after we had received our entrees). It was a similar situation this time. There was much that was excellent but the experience was marred by a couple of issues. My wife and I were there with another couple, and things started off well. We all ordered cocktails which were well made and promptly delivered. We all ordered appetizers, and we were all quite happy with them. We ordered a nice bottle of St. Joseph to go with the main course, and that was brought out promptly and opened shortly before those entrees came out. Then the first problem happened. Without warning, a couple of staff came by and whisked our cocktail glasses away. The problem was that one of us wasn't done with her cocktail yet. This is a pretty bad faux pas - you never take someone's cocktail glass away without asking! Then the mains came out and they were generally quite good. They included a massive pork chop that was beautifully done; a pappardelle with Bolognese, that was wonderful; the charcuterie board; and my tagliatelle with spring onions and potatoes. But again, there was a significant flaw as my tagliatelle were not hot, verging on cold. I should have sent it back but (for whatever reason) didn't. I'm positive they'd have made it good, but that sort of thing should not happen at a place like Mulvaney's. I can't blame our server for any of this, though. She was very good and very professional. So if you go there, expect some great food, some great service, you may hit an issue or two. Four stars - Mike sez check it out, but be ready to say something if there's a problem!

Excellent 'day after Valentine's Day' dinner here. I had made rez a week in advance to ensure we could get in. They were booked for sure and the place was hopping when we arrived. The decor is typically casual, but for VDay it was more dressy which I prefer anyway when dining out at a higher level restaurant. They also have a larger 'event' room attached and a private dining room as well. We were in the main dining room for this night. Service was exceptional throughout the evening. The menu changes with the season as this is a farm to fork restaurant. On this night we both enjoyed the 'soup of the day' which was a broccoli cheddar. The cheddar was sharp which gave the soup some punch. And, as a nice addition, they topped the soup with some 'dried' broccoli florets that had a nice flavorful crunch to them. Added a little pizzazz as well. The soup was very good.We also both ordered the braised short rib dinner which was a special for the weekend. The short rib was flavorful and extremely tender but not dry. Excellently prepared. Overall, this was a very good dining experience on a day/weekend where many times the restaurants fall short due to the over capacity of diners. Mulvaney's delivered on all marks for us.

This review is for a group event:We had reserved space for a holiday event, and enjoyed a private room with excellent service. We enjoyed a variety of appetizers and entrees served family style. But many of us left disappointed in the food. I have found that I often leave here hungry, but in this case it wasn't a matter of serving size (as this was family style) but of flavor. The cheese board was well presented but lacked pizazz. The smoked salmon and soda bread lacked flavor. The salad was too salty to eat. And the pasta as just plain bland. The mashed potatoes (a side of the fish) was the best part of the meal. Overall, this place is famous for their food, but frankly I wasn't very impressed. But don't miss their famous ding dongs... those are always excellent!

This was our second time coming here and we came for Valentine's day dinner. I loved the complimentary bread and carrot appetizer. I also loved the broccoli and cheddar soup. We tried to veal sweetbread, bolognese, and corned beef and cabbage consomme small plates and shared everything and of the 3 small plates. I love the seasonal menus here and will be back to try new things next time. Service was amazing and this restaurant has 3 different areas you can be seated in and all are nice.

We had high expectations for our Valentine's dinner, but unfortunately, it seems they weren't quite ready for the level of business they had that night.We had a 6:45 pm reservation and were seated at a nice corner table with a red tablecloth. The ambiance was spot-on, but that ended up being the only positive part of the evening. We ordered cocktails and smoked salmon as an appetizer, which was just average.By 7:00 pm, we had our drinks and appetizers, and we placed our dinner order. Our server was attentive, but after waiting 45 minutes for our food, we finally had to flag him down for an update. He explained that they were dealing with three times the usual number of orders, but honestly, that didn't feel like a valid excuse.To our surprise, it took a full hour to receive our meals: a small plate of angel hair pasta with crab and short rib over polenta. We quickly ate, as we had tickets to an 8:45 pm concert in Old Town Sac, and by then, we were starting to feel stressed.Unfortunately, at no point did anyone offer any compensation for the long wait. A simple gesture like, "Sorry for the delay--here's a small appetizer on us" or even comping the appetizer or dessert would have gone a long way in showing goodwill.Given the number of restaurants in the area that offer great food, excellent service, and can handle busy nights with ease, it's hard to imagine returning here anytime soon.

Took my husband for his 40th birthday tonight and we had a delicious dinner! The menu was personalized, wishing him a happy 40th. Sarah was our waitstaff and she was amazing! So personable and friendly. She checked in on us regularly. We had the very demure drink and a dirty vodka martini, the caviar and crème fresh on a chip, the tartare which was so so delicious, the duck and the rib eye. Everything was cooked to perfection and service was impeccable.

Good food, excellent service. Great place to meet and eat in midtown Sacramento.There's a for lease sign in front. Are they anticipating closing?

Service at Mulvaney's is the best! The food is delicious and atmosphere warm and cozy. Sarah Jean knew just what to serve us. The food is fresh and yummy.

My husband and I decided to celebrate our 3 year anniversary at Mulvaney's. We were sat outside in the lovely courtyard area that had plenty of shade. Looking around though I was disappointed to see how out of sorts the outside area looked. There were random bricks cast aside and extremely dusty heaters. I understand that things being outside can of course get dusty however, I think for this being a more upscale restaurant the ambiance should be more maintained as it contributes to the overall experience. Our menu's were personalized to say "Happy Anniversary" which we thought was such a sweet touch! We ordered the mozzarella and tomatoes as a starter with a recommended side of bacon. The plate although seemingly simple, was packed with flavor. The GNC and Don't Chai this at home were both refreshing but a bit on the stronger side for me personally. For our mains we ordered the Harris ranch steak and Duck. We appreciated the portion size as we did not leave hungry! Both meats were cooked to perfection. For dessert we thought there may have been something to help us celebrate our anniversary but there was nothing offered.