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Prelude Kitchen & Bar, Sacramento, CA

Prelude Kitchen & Bar

4.6
4.6
935 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
1117 11th St., Sacramento, CA 95814

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Good for business meals
Prelude Kitchen & Bar is Restaurant located in Downtown Sacramento that serves Modern American, Farm to Fork cuisine. Our Chefs work directly with local Sacramento Farmers to source local ingredients for each dish. We believe food and dining is more than sustenance, it's a connection between guests, chefs, farmers, and the nature that surrounds us. Our menu is crafted from scratch, ensuring that every bite resonates with exceptional taste, genuine flavor, and fine dining quality. Prelude Kitchen & Bar is conveniently located in the heart of Downtown Sacramento next to the Crest Theater, Golden One Center, State Capitol, SAFE Credit Union Convention Center and Performing Arts Center. We offer validated parking at Capitol Garage located directly across the restaurant.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Unspecified, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Tom Patterson
  • Neighborhood
    Sacramento
  • Cross street
    11th and L Street. Street parking, public garage, and valet some nights.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 935 people are saying

Prelude Kitchen & Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Sacramento

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Prelude Kitchen & Bar offers "delicious food" and "fantastic service" in a "beautiful and inviting" ambiance. Diners rave about the "exceptional cocktails" and rave-worthy dishes like the espresso martini and pork chop. The attentive staff goes "above and beyond," creating an ideal setting for celebrations or a romantic night out.

935 Reviews
  1. Daniel

    San Francisco5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Over all our experience with the staff was delightful, everyone was so attentive and friendly. The food was almost perfect, I ordered my steak medium and received it at medium well. We will definitely be going back.

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  2. John

    Sacramento8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was excellent. The service was friendly and professional. A good wine selection with reasonably priced bottles available. For dinner - the pork chop and the Risotto were amazing.

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  3. Andrew

    Sacramento1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Citrus salad = too sour with the lemons Scallops = rock found in food Steak tar tar = pita bread stale and cold Cabinets = good but wrong choice of pasta

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  4. Priya

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing, along with drinks and appetizers

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  5. Barbara

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful restaurant. I knew nothing about restaurants in Sacramento. We just picked this one out as the name sounded interesting. What a winner. The food and wine was delicious. The wait staff was fantastic. And great music softly in the background made for a perfect lowkey atmosphere.

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  6. Nour VIP

    Sacramento12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My friends and I had such a great time at Prelude! The food was absolutely delicious, and the vibe was just right for a night out. We shared a few dishes. Our waitress recommended I try the espresso martini—and oh my God, it was honestly one of the best I’ve ever had. Veronica was amazing! Super attentive, patient, and made sure we were well taken care of the entire night. Thank you for the wonderful experience. We’ll definitely be back!

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Victor

    Sacramento2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great all around!!! Food 5 star drinks 5star Service 5star

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Michael

    Sacramento1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food at a reasonable price, the drinks are great too.

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  9. Elizabeth

    Sacramento2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great lunch today with a beautiful view. They service and food were excellent, and were on top of the reservation before I came in she knew who I was. Impressed!

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Cheri VIP

    Sacramento22 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Poor experience, pita chips and dip took forever, pita was served charred and cold. Then replaced with bread and butter that took another 20 minutes… Not going back.

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Prelude Kitchen & Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 935 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 11 times today
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1117 11th St., Sacramento, CA 95814

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    11th and L Street. Street parking, public garage, and valet some nights.
  • Neighborhood
    Sacramento
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Unspecified, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Tom Patterson
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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