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#1 jenjen

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Posted 15 February 2005 - 01:15 PM

Hi,

I have a friend passing through town who is a real foodie, I want to take her out to lunch in Old Sac because she's only got a couple of hours after she flies in before she has to be on the road for her business.

We always go to Joe's Crab shack, which I like for when I have the kids with me, but I think the food is just OK.

Looking for some suggestions,

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Posted 15 February 2005 - 01:23 PM

Joe's is definitely a lot of fun - the ambiance is more of the attraction there. My personal favorite in Old Sac is California Fat's.


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Posted 15 February 2005 - 01:51 PM

Rio City Cafe has a great location, right on the water, and at least when Q Bennett was there, great food.

I like California Fat's as well.

You may want to consider going a little further out.

There is the 4th Street grill on....4th.

Zocalo at 18th and Capitol is great.

I've heard good things about Butterfly, the Japanese place next door.



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Posted 15 February 2005 - 02:20 PM

Funny, we just ate down there this weekend.

Joe's had a "neat" atmosphere, and I would say the food was just below "OK". I can't believe I paid $6 bucks for a beer!

So, we left there, and went to the Rio City Cafe.. nice place, and definately great location. We were there inbetween Lunch & Dinner so only had the drinks/appetizer menu, but the food was good quality and the drinks reasonably priced and a decent selection. Will have to go back there when the weather warms up and sit on the balcony for dinner.

We've eaten at Fat's, but prefer Jennie's for yummy chinese food, or P.F. Changs for the atmosphere/good-ish food.

I've heard rave reviews of 4th St. and Zocalo.. will have to put them on our to-do list smile.gif
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Posted 15 February 2005 - 03:07 PM

QUOTE(mylo @ Feb 15 2005, 02:20 PM)
We've eaten at Fat's, but prefer Jennie's for yummy chinese food, or P.F. Changs for the atmosphere/good-ish food.

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No offense, but Jennie's is 3 day old dog crap compared to Fat's. IMO. Plus, the atmosphere,e spcially at Cal Fat's, is awesome. 2 story waterfall anyone?

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Posted 15 February 2005 - 03:11 PM

QUOTE(c_vanderveen @ Feb 15 2005, 03:07 PM)
No offense, but Jennie's is 3 day old dog crap compared to Fat's. IMO. Plus, the atmosphere,e spcially at Cal Fat's, is awesome. 2 story waterfall anyone?

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Most Chinese places are short on atmosphere. Fat's and PF Changs are exceptions. With most others, the food is good, but not a fun or celebratory atmosphere.

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Posted 15 February 2005 - 10:42 PM

California Fats - get the roasted duck with fried rice. it's yummy! also get the sampler appetizer tray. it's got great variety with many difft sauces to try as well.
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Posted 16 February 2005 - 10:21 AM

The Firehouse for an upscale evening; Fat City is lovely and food quite nice; Fanny Ann's for a rowdy time and edible hamburgers and fries; Rio City Cafe and the Delta King for nicer events; my three and a half year old niece LOVES Joe's Crab Shack and gets down and boogies when the servers strut their stuff (but the food is just OK and drinks are EXPENSIVE).

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Posted 16 February 2005 - 10:44 AM

There is a mexican restaurant that I can't remember the name of that is upstairs (and the stairs are scary, but I have a phobia, so...), above the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory and the Candle Shop. It is excellent! Unfortunately, I have only ever been there for lunch and when it's been less crowded. I'm not sure what the atmosphere at dinner time would be. The food and prices are excellent, however. If you're into Mexican, try that place out.
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Posted 17 February 2005 - 11:24 AM

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We went to Rio City Cafe just on Monday for dinner for Valentine's Day! Food there is amazing! I had the grilled salmon --- perfection. We go there alot for nice dinners, even got engaged there a few yrs ago so nice memories. =)


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Posted 17 February 2005 - 11:26 AM

QUOTE(Jolene @ Feb 16 2005, 10:44 AM)
There is a mexican restaurant that I can't remember the name of that is upstairs (and the stairs are scary, but I have a phobia, so...), above the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory and the Candle Shop.  It is excellent!  Unfortunately, I have only ever been there for lunch and when it's been less crowded.  I'm not sure what the atmosphere at dinner time would be.  The food and prices are excellent, however.  If you're into Mexican, try that place out.

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I've been there once. Will never ever return.

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Posted 18 February 2005 - 07:27 AM

If you are willing to move out 3 strreets.. (short walk) we have a wonderful place.... Morton's...... simply amazing food and service. I recommend the filet and shrimp alexander followed by a godiva chocolate cake

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Posted 18 February 2005 - 08:23 AM

Fanny Ann's is a lot of fun - cheap booze, greasy burgers and fries. A college kid's dream!


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Posted 18 February 2005 - 10:49 AM

Is there a McDonald's in Old Sac?
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Posted 18 February 2005 - 11:16 AM

QUOTE(c_vanderveen @ Feb 18 2005, 10:49 AM)
Is there a McDonald's in Old Sac?
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There's a Wendy's as I recall on 2nd and K.

Fanny Ann's is fun (novelty) but can't get past the sticky tables.........good food, but still creaped out by sticky tables...............ugghhhhhhhh............

Firehouse is excellent but a little uppity, California Fats is good. Morton's is fabulous!!!! But be sure and order 1 side for every 2 or 3 people - way to much food!

Personal favorite for real casual in old Sac is the Roundtable Pizza downstairs on K Street between first and second. You have to look hard for it.





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