Prelude Kitchen & Bar

Name: Prelude Kitchen & Bar
Address: 1117 11th St., Sacramento, CA, United States, 95814
Telephone: (916) 898-1071
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

850 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

27 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 22 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining

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 11:30–21:00 Sat 16:00–21:00
Phone number
(916) 898-1071
Website
https://preluderestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Tom Patterson

Location
1117 11th St., Sacramento, CA 95814
Area
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

Experiences

🥂 3 Course Dinner For Two
29 Nov 2024 - 30 Nov 2024
You deserve a special night out. Join us for a special 3 course Dinner featuring Dry Aged Short Rib with a Black Truffle and Duck Liver Butter. Limited reservations available ⏰ Book now and treat yourself to the night out that you deserve! View the full menu at: https://preluderestaurant.com/three-course-dinner/ $120 For Two

Popular dishes

Artisan BreadUS$9.00
Infused Butter & Sun-Dried Tomato Balsamic Dip
CarpaccioUS$22.00
Tapenade Aioli, Crispy Capers, Parmesan Reggiano, House Potato Chips, Seka Hills Olive Oil, Maldon
Caviar BruschettaUS$30.00
Sturgeon Caviar, Prosciutto, Black Garlic Aioli, Farmer’s Cheese, Pickled Mustard Seed
Fried RavioliUS$16.00
Confit Garlic Potato Puree, Mustard Cream Sauce, Marinated Artichokes, Shaved Fennel, Capers, Arugula
Baked Triple Cream BrieUS$21.00
Raspberry Jam, Rosemary Oil, Garlic Crostini

Entrees

Duroc Pork ChopUS$38.00
Romanesco, Hot Lemon Honey, Bacon & Goat Cheese Creamed Leeks
- RAREUS$0.00
- MEDIUM RAREUS$0.00
- MEDIUMUS$0.00
- MEDIUM WELLUS$0.00
- WELL DONEUS$0.00
Cabernet & Brown Sugar RisottoUS$30.00
Vanilla, Squash, Parsnips, Chili Oil, Fried Sage, Smoked Maldon
Duck Fat Seared ScallopsUS$48.00
Pumpkin Puree, Brown Butter, Fermented Berries, Spiced Pepitas
Dungeness Crab ArrabiataUS$52.00
Prawns, Bay Scallops, Spinach, Squid-Ink Tonnarelli, Brown Butter Focaccia Breadcrumbs
Niman Ranch Short RibUS$52.00
Caramelized Sunchoke Puree, Calabrian Broccolini, Crispy Celery Root, Horseradish Sauce
Filet MignonUS$65.00
Crescenza Potato Gratin, Prelude Steak Sauce, Mustard Greens, Whole Grain Mustard Dressing, Grilled Lemon
- RAREUS$0.00
- MEDIUM RAREUS$0.00
- MEDIUMUS$0.00
- MEDIUM WELLUS$0.00
- WELL DONEUS$0.00
Pork specialUS$36.00
Flat IronUS$32.00

Salads & Soup

Prelude SaladUS$19.00
Romaine, Garlic Anchovy Dressing, Red Onion, Hard Boiled Egg, Parmesan Reggiano, Bacon, Focaccia Breadcrumbs
Seasonal SoupUS$13.00
Chef’s daily creation
Bitter Greens SaladUS$18.00
Endive, Radicchio, Shaved Apple, Bacon, Pt Reyes Bleu Cheese Vinaigrette
Beet SaladUS$20.00
Fennel, Orange Segments, Candied Walnuts, Arugula, Orange-Walnut Vinaigrette
- Add Chicken to SaladUS$10.00
- Add 4 Prawns to SaladUS$12.00
- Add TunaUS$17.00

Dinner For 2

Dinner For 2US$125.00
Bottle B.V. Tapestry ReserveUS$100.00
Bottle Champ Andre Clouet Grande ReserveUS$80.00
Bottle Cab Silver Oak NAPAUS$200.00
Bottle Cab Opus OneUS$525.00
Prelude Salad For 2US$0.00
Dry Aged Short Rib For 2US$0.00
Gelato For 2US$0.00

What 850 people are saying

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

4.5Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Sacramento / Sacramento Valley
Romantic
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables
Sacramento
Romantic
Sacramento
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Prelude Kitchen & Bar in downtown Sacramento offers an exceptional dining experience with "excellent service" and "outstanding food." Guests praise the elegant and inviting ambiance, making it ideal for special occasions. The menu, featuring standout dishes like perfectly cooked pork chops and delightful cocktails, ensures a memorable visit.

850 Reviews

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Heidi
Sacramento
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Nice experience with an outside view of the lovely California State Capitol. Modern ambience with private booth seating if preferred. The food is prepared artistically, is delicious and deserving of good ratings while at the same time, be prepared to bring your credit card! The restaurant does validate the parking garage across the courtyard.
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Barbara
San Francisco
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 19 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our second time visiting the restaurant and it was as good or better than our first visit. Servers are attentive and knowledgeable. Food is excellent. There was a large party near us which is the only reason that I said that the noise level was a bit high. Fantastic restaurant!
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elizabeth
Sacramento
14 reviews
vip
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on 18 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
There were only 2 other tables occupied when we went for lunch. So expensive. Wow!
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Aimmee
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic experience. Amazing food, drinks and service.
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Heidi
Sacramento
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything we had was wonderful. The ravioli starter was savory and delicious, and I loved the risotto and the beet salad. My specialty cocktail was just the right amount of sweet and tart. Our server was so nice and tolerated all of our questions. 10 out of 10 would recommend.
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Zachary
Sacramento
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My partner and I celebrated our birthdays yesterday evening and we had an amazing time. We arrived a bit early and we were sat immediately. Our waiter, Michael, was perfect. He was patient, attentive, and really easy to work with. His smile and warm behavior made our night much more relaxing and easygoing. The appetizers and entrees we got were amazing. My partner and I do not drink alcohol, but they had great drink options for us! My partner and I will definitely be coming back.
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Shawn
Sacramento
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food, service and ambience was amazing. Drinks were overpriced, and way way way too sweet.. wine was so so and again overpriced. $25 for a very small pour of meh Cabernet per glass. Aside from the drinks. The food was incredible
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Aileen
Houston
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on 14 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food was fantastic! There were 8 of us and I selected the restaurant. This is a picky crowd and they were all thrilled with our apps and entrees. The carpaccio and brussel sprouts were amazing. I had the Arrabiata and it was loaded with shrimp, scallops and crab. Delicious! We don’t come to Sacramento often, but if/when we return, would definitely go back!
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David
Sacramento
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food are excellent, good quality, fresh reasonably price and best of all our amazing waiter ‘’Sal’’ or Salvador very attentive , professional and he love what he’s doing .. it’s my birthday dinner with friend and I receive flowers from the restaurant and complimentary dessert Thank you so much for amazing dinner. God bless you all We gonna come back
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Kerrie
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Both the food and service were fabulous, we were so impressed with both. It’s a nice, cozy setting inside and we were well looked and checked on regularly. The food was beautifully cooked and presented and it tasted incredible. It would highly recommend Prelude and we would definitely go back if we visit Sacramento again.
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Prelude Kitchen & Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 850 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

27 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 22 times today

Experiences are available.

1117 11th St., Sacramento, CA 95814

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
11th and L Street. Street parking, public garage, and valet some nights.
Area
Sacramento
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 11:30–21:00 Sat 16:00–21:00
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

Website
https://preluderestaurant.com/
Phone number
(916) 898-1071

Prelude Kitchen & Bar

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information

🥂 3 Course Dinner For Two

Duroc Pork Chop

Angus Ribeye

Risotto

Apps

Artisan BreadUS$9.00

CarpaccioUS$22.00

Caviar BruschettaUS$30.00

Fried RavioliUS$16.00

Baked Triple Cream BrieUS$21.00

Entrees

Duroc Pork ChopUS$38.00

Cabernet & Brown Sugar RisottoUS$30.00

Duck Fat Seared ScallopsUS$48.00

Dungeness Crab ArrabiataUS$52.00

Niman Ranch Short RibUS$52.00

Filet MignonUS$65.00

Pork specialUS$36.00

Flat IronUS$32.00

Salads & Soup

Prelude SaladUS$19.00

Seasonal SoupUS$13.00

Bitter Greens SaladUS$18.00

Beet SaladUS$20.00

Dinner For 2

Dinner For 2US$125.00

Bottle B.V. Tapestry ReserveUS$100.00

Bottle Champ Andre Clouet Grande ReserveUS$80.00

Bottle Cab Silver Oak NAPAUS$200.00

Bottle Cab Opus OneUS$525.00

Prelude Salad For 2US$0.00

Dry Aged Short Rib For 2US$0.00

Gelato For 2US$0.00

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