Highest-rated restaurants in Sacramento by diners
Highest-rated restaurants in Sacramento by diners
Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a 2024 survey of more than 1,500 diners from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.
New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that new restaurant openings were up 6% from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Sacramento, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
#30. La Costa Cafe
- Rating: 4.8/5 (178 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 701 19th St. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Latin American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Tokyo Table
- Rating: 4.8/5 (112 reviews)
- Address: 5701 Broadway Sacramento, California
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Flora & Fauna Provisions
- Rating: 4.8/5 (54 reviews)
- Address: 849 J St. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Hefty Gyros
- Rating: 4.8/5 (919 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1100 Richard Blvd. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Mr Falafel
- Rating: 4.8/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5539 H St. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Falafel, Burgers, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Hanoi 36 Streets
- Rating: 4.8/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 3262 J St. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Boba & Bites
- Rating: 4.8/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: Sacramento, California
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Pop-Up Restaurants, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Habibi's Grill
- Rating: 4.8/5 (135 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1415 Broadway Sacramento, California
- Categories: Mediterranean, Food Trucks, Halal
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Himalaya MoMo Indian and Nepalese Cuisine
- Rating: 4.8/5 (444 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4740 Natomas Blvd. Ste 150 Sacramento, California
- Categories: Himalayan/Nepalese, Indian, Halal
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Kind Bean Cafe
- Rating: 4.8/5 (88 reviews)
- Address: 1547 Fulton Ave. Ste D Sacramento, California
- Categories: Cafes, Ethiopian
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Druthers Sutter Park
- Rating: 4.8/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 533 53rd St. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Waffles
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Cafe Paso Coffee
- Rating: 4.8/5 (49 reviews)
- Address: 1901 Del Paso Blvd. Ste C Sacramento, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Himalaya Vegan Organic Restaurant
- Rating: 4.8/5 (261 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4160 Northgate Blvd. Ste 4 Sacramento, California
- Categories: Vegan, Himalayan/Nepalese
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Gyro Corner
- Rating: 4.8/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 5500 Florin Road Sacramento, California
- Categories: Mediterranean, Chicken Wings, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Bingsu Tea
- Rating: 4.8/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 2711 Del Paso Road Ste 100 Sacramento, California
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Korean, Shaved Ice
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Thai Time
- Rating: 4.8/5 (172 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2030 10th St. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Thai, Vegan, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Tomato Alley Free House
- Rating: 4.8/5 (86 reviews)
- Address: 2020 16th St. Ste A Sacramento, California
- Categories: Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Sushi Paradise
- Rating: 4.8/5 (105 reviews)
- Address: 1200 K St. Ste 7 Sacramento, California
- Categories: Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Halal Shop
- Rating: 4.9/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3116 Stockton Blvd. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Mediterranean, Burgers, Bubble Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Mely's Churros
- Rating: 4.9/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 7891 Stockton Blvd. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Desserts, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Village of OM
- Rating: 4.9/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 1915 South St. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Vegan, Asian Fusion, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Señor Burger
- Rating: 4.9/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 1100 Richards Blvd. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Burgers, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Delish Pizza
- Rating: 4.9/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 2121 Natomas Crossing Drive Ste 600 Sacramento, California
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Jando's Mexican Food
- Rating: 4.9/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 4591 Fruitridge Road Sacramento, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Sweet Oven Bakery
- Rating: 4.9/5 (187 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1555 River Park Drive Sacramento, California
- Categories: Macarons, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Jeeroz Food Truck
- Rating: 5.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 1100 Richards Blvd. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Mediterranean, Food Trucks, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp
#4. charQterie
- Rating: 5.0/5 (162 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4112 East Commerce Way Ste 110 Sacramento, California
- Categories: Wine Bars, Delis, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Don Javi's Tacos
- Rating: 5.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 3591 Bradshaw Ave. Sacramento, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Banzito's Tacos
- Rating: 5.0/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: Sacramento, California
- Categories: Tacos, Caterers, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Patty's Eats N Treats
- Rating: 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: Sacramento, California
- Categories: Desserts, Caterers, Filipino
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.
