The Sacramento region's food scene is exploding, with exciting restaurant options around every corner. Delicious culinary options abound, from burgers to sushi, fast-casual eateries to elegant bistros. Explore our restaurant partners to find a table that will satisfy your cravings! 

Once the Beer Capital of the West, Sacramento's craft beer scene has reemerged with more than 50 regional craft breweries to explore and hops growing right outside downtown.

For those looking for the next great wine region, Sacramento may be the best-kept secret. The Sacramento region and surrounding counties are home to more than 200 wineries, vineyards and tasting rooms, and most are within an hour's drive or less from downtown.

Java lovers aren't left out in Sacramento, either – the region boasts a burgeoning coffee culture, with Sacramento receiving more mentions on Coffee Review's prestigious 'Top 30' list than any other city in 2014 and 2015.

Foodie Adventures

Beyond sampling from our restaurant scene, visitors can get a taste of our food and drink culture through countless activities ranging from farm tours to culinary festivals. If you're hungry for a farm-to-fork adventure, Sacramento has something on the menu that is sure to please.

Farms and Ranches
Visitors to the Sacramento region can go well beyond tasting delicious food – you can also see where it comes from. Many Sacramento region farms and ranches offer private and group tours, as well as special events that provide travelers with a firsthand view of local food-sourcing. Visit farmtofork.com for a sample of farms open for tour.  

Farmers Markets
Visitors can find a farmers market in the Sacramento region 365 days a year, with multiple options available daily during the spring, summer and harvest seasons. Shoppers will find local produce, meats, desserts and other regionally-sourced products to create a farm-to-fork meal of their own. While there are countless options to choose from, a few weekly favorites include:

The Midtown Farmers Market: Hungry home chefs flock to the Midtown Farmers Market every Saturday from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at 1050 20th St. in midtown Sacramento

Sacramento Central Certified Farmers Market: Reported to be one of the largest California Certified Farmers Market in the state, this diverse market can be found year-round on Sundays from 8 a.m.-noon at 8th & W Streets under Highway 50/80 in downtown Sacramento

Cooking Classes & Chefs Demonstrations
The Sacramento region offers a wide range of chef demonstrations and cooking classes, ranging from Japanese food to craft cocktails. Included below are a sampling of offerings guaranteed to pique any budding chef's interest. 

Cocktail Academy, Hook & Ladder: Aspiring bartenders can get tips from the restaurant's mixologists, and of course, sip the fruits of their labor. Check hookandladder916.com for dates and registration.

The Kitchen: One of the Sacramento region's most renowned dining experiences, The Kitchen pairs cooking demonstrations with four-star cuisine, as participants sip wine and cocktails while viewing their dinner being prepared in “Acts,” much like their favorite play. Reservations in advance are required; call (916) 568-7171 for available dates.

Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op: Food lovers can try their hand at making everything from udon noodles to Indian street food at this Sacramento institution's cooking school. Classes are also available for kids and teens! Course schedules vary by week, and pre-registration is required. Visit www.sacfoodcoop.com for more information.

Sushiology, Mikuni: Learn about the art of sushi-making at one of Mikuni's popular Sacramento region locations. Sushi students receive a sushi kit to take home and will hone their skills while sampling appetizers, beer and sake. Class dates are ongoing; see mikunisushi.com/events for details.

Butchering 101,Taylor's Market: Learn the basics of butchering at one of the Sacramento region's most well-known marketplaces from Taylor's Market owner, Danny Johnson. Students will try their hand that working with pork, followed by a delicious lunch.

Bike & Walking Food Tours
Looking to incorporate a little sightseeing into your culinary adventure? The Sacramento region boasts several options that allow visitors to savor local tastes on foot or even by bike. Whether it's a guided tour or a self-led exploration that you're after, it's time to lace-up those sneakers and work-up an appetite. 

Follow the Chef: Starting each spring, foodies can catch a glimpse of how a local farm-to-fork chef selects his ingredients, and then taste the results! Tour participants travel to downtown Sacramento's Cesar Chavez Farmers Market to talk about seasonal products with Chef Oliver Ridgeway from Grange restaurant. The tour ends with a Grange lunch made from the same ingredients. Tours are led every other Wednesday from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. each spring and summer – call 916-492-4450 for reservations and event dates.

Local Roots Food Tours: Serious foodies won't be disappointed in these walking tours of Sacramento eateries, with a focus on Farm-to-Fork. The half-day tours are available weekly and vary based upon the route, and you're sure to be rewarded for your steps with an unforgettable meal or two.

Beer Bike Tours: Beer-fanatics can pedal for their pints onboard the SacBrewBike; a bike built for 15 that tours area breweries and allows you to sip on the road. Also new are Off the Chain tours that provide beer, wine and other food tours throughout the city

Culinary Festivals & Events
It's no surprise that there are countless annual events that highlight the foods and drinks that have put Sacramento's culinary scene on the map. Included below are several well-known events sure to provide travelers with a taste of the region…and leave them asking for a second helping.

Taste of Summer Weekend – (June 2-4, 2017): Raise a glass at the annual Taste of Summer weekend! Enjoy three days celebrating the Sacramento region's wine and cocktails. While sipping award-winning drinks, visitors can also expect to get a taste of the Sacramento area's unbeatable cuisine. The weekend festivities will include:

• Save Mart Grape Escape – Sat., June 3, 2017: Sacramento's most popular wine tasting event returns to Cesar Chavez Plaza with regional wineries pouring throughout the evening, along with regional brew favorites, bites from area restaurants, live music and more
• Farm-to-Fork Sunday Brunch – Sun., June 4, 2017: Enjoy a lazy afternoon in the California sun at Sacramento's most anticipated brunch event of the season. Sample a farm-to-fork feast and bottomless mimosas from Four Diamond Dawson's at the Hyatt Regency, served outdoors in the Kay district in downtown Sacramento.

Farm-to-Fork Month – September 2017: Now approaching its fifth year, the Sacramento region's annual Farm-to-Fork celebration is packed with some of the most anticipated food events in the country. Farm-to-Fork Month is filled with daily farm tours, al fresco dinners, unique wine tastings, lively street festivals and much more. A few of the 2017 Celebration highlights will include:

• Legends of Wine, Sept. 15 – Wine-lovers will have the unique opportunity to sample and discover more about some of the region's most celebrated varietals. Set against the backdrop of California's majestic State Capitol, guests will sip a wide array of award-winning wines paired and presented with artisan cheeses and more local delights
• The Farm-to-Fork Festival, Sept. 23 – The Farm-to-Fork Festival – one of the Golden State's most popular food events - will return to the city's Capitol Mall packed with restaurants, breweries, wineries, farms, ranches and much more. The admission-free event attracts more than 55,000 people to learn more about where their food comes from
• Farm-to-Fork Gala Dinner, Sept. 24 – Sacramento's hottest ticket, this one-of-a-kind dining experience on the city's famed Tower Bridge highlights the farmers and chefs who help to define our region

Sacramento Baconfest (January 2018): Sacramento eateries go “hog wild” for a week of bacon-filled debauchery. With events ranging from cocktail competition to burger battles, bacon lovers will definitely leave satisfied. Visit www.baconfestsac.com for more 2018 details coming soon

Sacramento Beer Week (March 2018): In celebration of Sacramento's exploding craft beer scene, visitors can raise a pint during this week-long event, featuring beer tastings and releases at local breweries and restaurants across the region. This always-popular week culminates with a beer festival on Sacramento's Capitol Mall, attracting thousands of thirsty fans. More information can be found at sacbeerweek.com.

Sacramento Food Film Festival (April 2018): Delicious meals and food-themed movies come together during Sacramento's Food & Film Festival. This annual event features daily meal and film pairings at rotating locations across the region. Ranging from four-star cuisine and documentaries to spaghetti and cartoons, there's something for everyone throughout the weeklong celebration. More information is available at sacfoodfilmfest.com. 

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