Alaro Craft Brewery, Restaurant & Cocktail Bar

4.8

486 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

17 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for craft beers
Great for creative cocktails
Neighbourhood gem

Alaro is an award winning Modern American & Spanish Inspired Farm to Table Restaurant & Craft Brewery in the heart of Midtown Sacramento. Owners Ray and Annette Ballestero invite you to enjoy the beautiful but casual interior & lush outdoor patio area of this historic location. Featuring a diverse selection of creative seasonal dishes showcasing fresh seafood, tapas-style small bites & full-bellied burgers that border on sublime, our team has curated one of the most unique restaurants on the grid. In addition to Sacramento's most awarded craft brewery we feature a full cocktail bar, a well curated wine list including Spanish varietals and house made Sangrias, Fair Trade Sodas & Teas and Organic Soft Serve Ice Cream! Open for Lunch and Dinner daily. More at AlaroCraftBrewery.com

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:00–20:45 Fri, Sat 11:00–21:15 Sun 10:00–14:45 Brunch Sun 10:00–14:45
Phone number
(916) 436-7711
Website
https://alarobrewing.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
David Santana
Private party facilities
Host your special events at Alaro! Enjoy our beautiful and versatile indoor and outdoor spaces, perfect for private gatherings. Customize your experience with private menus featuring our signature large-format Paella, charcuterie tapas, and passed appetizers. Book now for a memorable occasion! Contact Annette@AlaroBrewing.com

Location
2004 Capitol Ave, Sacramento, CA 95811
Area
Midtown
Cross Street
20th Street and Capitol Ave
Parking details
Street Parking and parking lots on 20th & Capitol and 19th & Capitol
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

“On Sundays We Brunch”!! Need we say more?
Multiple dates available
Sundays just got better! Join us for a brunch experience like no other, where delicious meets delightful. Savor our chef-curated brunch menu with farm-fresh ingredients, featuring irresistible dishes like our Bread Pudding French Toast, Breakfast Papas Bravas, or spice things up with Shakshuka. Try our Alaro Eggs Benedict made with Spanish Serrano Jamón or our hearty Breakfast Sandwich, or the mouthwatering Francesinha. Sip on expertly crafted mimosas and refreshing craft beers from our brewery. Dine indoors or enjoy the fresh air on our charming patio. With a relaxed, friendly vibe, it's the perfect way to wind down the weekend. Gather your friends, bring your appetite, and let us treat you to a Sunday you won't forget!

Offers

Castle Happy Hour – Unwind Like Royalty! 🍻
Multiple dates available
Mon - Thu - 11:00 - 16:00, 16:00 - 20:00,Fri - Sat - 11:00 - 16:00, 16:00 - 21:00
Step into Alaro for the ultimate Happy Hour experience, where you can sip, savor and eat like a king or queen! Every Monday to Friday from 2-5 pm, enjoy $5 draft pints of our award-winning brews, refreshing $6 Sangrias & Cavas, $8 select wines, and mouthwatering $5 bites, Tapas starting at $7 and Large Plates starting at $13. We even have Organic Soft Serve! Gather your friends and indulge in the flavors of Alaro, because happy hour should be a feast fit for royalty!
Industry Mondays -Cheers to Hospitality Heroes! 🍻
Multiple dates available
Mon - Tue - 11:00 - 16:00, 16:00 - 20:00,Wed - 11:00 - 16:00,Thu - 11:00 - 16:00, 16:00 - 20:00,Fri - Sat - 11:00 - 16:00
Calling all restaurant, bar, and brewery industry pros! Alaro invites you to unwind and connect with fellow hospitality heroes on Industry Mondays. Share where you work and enjoy 10% off your entire bill as our way of saying thanks for all you do. Whether you're a chef, server, bartender, or brewer, we've got a seat at our table just for you. Because when the rest of the world takes a break, we stay open to raise a glass to you!

Marcona Almonds
The "Queen of Almonds" roasted in olive oil and then sprinkled with sea salt
Marinated Olives
Kalamata, Mt Athos & Mt Pelion Olives marinated in Lemon, Garlic, Aleppo & Parsley
Pub Chips & Caramelized Onion Dip
Housemade Kennebec Potato Chips served with our famous Onion Dip
House Chicharrones
Crispy Fried Pork Rinds seasoned with Sea Salt, Paprika, Cumin & Cayenne
Kennebec Fries & Aioli
Crispy, Salty and perfectly Spiced French Fries served with Garlic Aioli

Tapas

Patatas Bravas
"Fierce Potatoes" Crispy Potatoes served over a spicy Tomato Sauce and our Housemade Aioli
Elotes
Locally grown Dwelley Farms Corn, Green Chile Butter, Pickled Fresno Chiles & Cotija Cheese, Cilantro, Basil Mayo
Frickles W/ Caper Aioli
Deliciously addictive & crispy Tempura-Battered Fried Dill Pickles
Spanish Croquetas
Crispy Panko Breaded & Deep Fried Croquetas of Creamy Bechamel. Ask server about the filling of the day
Pan Con Tomate
Fresh Crushed locally grown Young Farms Heirloom Tomatoes, Olive Oil & Sea Salt served on Toasted Sourdough rubbed with Garlic

House Specialties

Hogs And Rocks
Tender Braised Pork Cheeks, Sweet Manila Clams & Crispy Potatoes, Rich, Savory Parnsip Sauce & Aioli
Gambas Al Ajillo
Succulent Head-On Prawns in a bright sauce of Garlic, Smoked Paprika and a touch of Lemon Juice
Pulpo Gallego
A stunning dish of Slow Poached Wild Spanish Octopus with Crispy Potato & Molho Cru

Large Plates

Alaro Pub Burger
American Wagyu Beef, Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Pickle, Aioli on an Acme Bun
- ChipsUS$0.00
- FriesUS$0.00
- Soup or SaladUS$0.00
Rainbow Veggie Burger
A Housemade Vegan Patty made from a Rainbow of Plants topped with Sprouts, Tomato, Red Onion, Chiles, Avocado & Aioli on a Acme Bun
- ChipsUS$0.00
- FriesUS$0.00
- Soup or SaladUS$0.00
California Fish And Chips
A NorCal influenced Classic - 3 Piece Beer-Battered Wild California Rock Cod , Mustard Slaw & Fries with Caper Aioli
Wild Rock Cod Tacos
Beer-Battered Wild California Rock Cod, Red Cabbage, Cilantro Pickled Fresno Chile, Avocado & Crema on Organic Corn Tortillas
Soul Satisfying Veggie Tacos
Two Organic Corn Tortilla Tacos filled with our House Vegan Filling topped with Red Cabbage, Pickled Chiles, Cilantro & Avocado
Dreamy Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Cheddar & Fontina Cheeses on Toasted Sourdough, served with Bravas Sauce
- ChipsUS$0.00
- FriesUS$0.00
- Soup or SaladUS$0.00
Sandwich Of The Day
Each day, our menu offers a new surprise, drawing from the time-tested favorites over the years and the artistry of something new! Ask your server what mouthwatering creation our talented chefs created today
- ChipsUS$0.00
- FriesUS$0.00
- Soup or SaladUS$0.00

Salads & Soup

Tomato And Watermelon Salad
Locally grown Yuen Farms Heirloom Tomatoes, Watermelon, Pickled Red Onion, Fresh Basil, Burrata & Sherry Vinaigrette
Roasted Chicken & Kale Salad
Mary's Chicken, Quinoa, Radish, Feta, Cucumber, Marcona Almonds, Fried Capers & Citronette
House Green Salad
Baby Greens, Cherry Tomato, Radish, Cucumber, Radicchio & Sherry Vinaigrette
Sopa Del Dia "Soup Of The Day"
Please ask your server
- BaconUS$4.00
- AvocadoUS$3.00
- Roasted ChickenUS$4.00

Seafood Tins

Imported canned delicacies from plankton-rich waters off the coast of Galicia, Spain and prepared as some of the finest preserved seafoods in the world

Spanish Canned Sardines
Spanish Canned Mussels
Spanish Canned White Tuna
Spanish Canned Mackerel
Spanish Canned Squid

What 486 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Sacramento / Sacramento Valley
Best Overall
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley
Healthy
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley
Neighbourhood gem
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley
Great for outdoor dining
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley
Lively
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley
American
Sacramento
Best Overall
Sacramento
Child-friendly
Sacramento
Healthy
Sacramento
Neighbourhood gem
Sacramento
Great for outdoor dining
Sacramento
Lively
Sacramento
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Alaro Craft Brewery offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic service" and "excellent food." Guests love the "award-winning beer" and the "delicious Spanish-themed dishes." The outdoor patio is perfect for gatherings, and the staff's "personable" nature enhances the atmosphere. It's renowned for its "great cocktails" and welcoming vibe.

486 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Sacramento1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. Prices are a little high but all in all it’s a great restaurant/brewery.
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Kersti VIP
Sacramento37 reviews
4.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was good and we enjoyed the outside ambiance.
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Katy
Sacramento5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We were seated immediately with a reservation and greeted by name. We needed things to come out timely as we had a play to attend. Our waiter confirmed when asked that we had ordered enough food for the three of us and everything came out quickly. All tasted fantastic and we had our bill given to us promptly so we could be on time to the play. Highly recomment!
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Barbara
Sacramento28 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We try to stop in if we are heading to Sacramento. It was a rainy Sunday and the super gooey grilled cheese and soup was perfect! The service is always attentive and responsive
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Tery VIP
Sacramento42 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I made a reservation thinking I was going to be there at one time but we were able to arrive much earlier so I called the restaurant. Pam was very accommodating and said it would be no problem. When we arrived I expected an almost empty restaurant because Pam was so accommodating over the phone when told we would be arriving much earlier. To my surprise the restaurant was very busy. When we walked in the door I saw a table with a “reserved” sign on it. Because the restaurant was so busy, I didn’t think it could be our table, but sure enough it was our table. We had three different people waiting on us (including Pam) and the staff could not have been nicer (I wish I had asked the two other servers their names). The food and drinks were delicious. It was really one of my best experiences at a restaurant ever and I’ve been to many restaurants from “down home” to “very fancy”. You can find good food and good service in a lot of places but I found my last experience at Alaro in my top 10 of all time. Great job Alaro!
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Veronica
Orange County17 reviews
5.0
Dined on 10 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Alaro’s is one of our favorite restaurants. It was a special night and Annette the owner made it more special by taking the time to read my comment in OpenTable and accommodating my request. If you haven’t been there, I highly recommend you try it! Thank you Alaro!
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Chris
Sacramento433 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Casual environment with great selection of beers and a menu with many comfort food options. They offer generous flights of beers and let you choose those you wish to try. Service was prompt and friendly. Food was very good. Would recommend the veggie burger and the fish and chips.
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Glen
Sacramento6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Alaro served an octopus dish that for me ranks in my top 3 dining experiences ( the other 2 were in Vancouver BC and Paris France). It was flavorful, nicely presented and cooked to perfection! The wait staff made our dinner memorable! Thank you!!
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Kris
Sacramento1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, good vibes, beautifully quiet patio. Energetic bar. All around gem
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Sandy
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 30 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was very good. Waitress was so professional and sweet. And the ambiance was great. Our first time there.
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FAQs

Alaro Craft Brewery, Restaurant & Cocktail Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (916) 436-7711.

Alaro Craft Brewery, Restaurant & Cocktail Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 486 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

17 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Alaro Craft Brewery, Restaurant & Cocktail Bar

2004 Capitol Ave, Sacramento, CA 95811

Additional information

Cross Street
20th Street and Capitol Ave
Area
Midtown
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:00–20:45 Fri, Sat 11:00–21:15 Sun 10:00–14:45 Brunch Sun 10:00–14:45
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking and parking lots on 20th & Capitol and 19th & Capitol
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
David Santana
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://alarobrewing.com/
Phone number
(916) 436-7711
Private party facilities
Host your special events at Alaro! Enjoy our beautiful and versatile indoor and outdoor spaces, perfect for private gatherings. Customize your experience with private menus featuring our signature large-format Paella, charcuterie tapas, and passed appetizers. Book now for a memorable occasion! Contact Annette@AlaroBrewing.com

Alaro Craft Brewery, Restaurant & Cocktail Bar

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

“On Sundays We Brunch”!! Need we say more?

Castle Happy Hour – Unwind Like Royalty! 🍻

Industry Mondays -Cheers to Hospitality Heroes! 🍻

Bites

Marcona Almonds

Marinated Olives

Pub Chips & Caramelized Onion Dip

House Chicharrones

Kennebec Fries & Aioli

Tapas

Patatas Bravas

Elotes

Frickles W/ Caper Aioli

Spanish Croquetas

Pan Con Tomate

House Specialties

Hogs And Rocks

Gambas Al Ajillo

Pulpo Gallego

Large Plates

Alaro Pub Burger

Rainbow Veggie Burger

California Fish And Chips

Wild Rock Cod Tacos

Soul Satisfying Veggie Tacos

Dreamy Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Sandwich Of The Day

Salads & Soup

Tomato And Watermelon Salad

Roasted Chicken & Kale Salad

House Green Salad

Sopa Del Dia "Soup Of The Day"

Seafood Tins

Spanish Canned Sardines

Spanish Canned Mussels

Spanish Canned White Tuna

Spanish Canned Mackerel

Spanish Canned Squid

Overall ratings and reviews

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