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The Best NY Steak - Perfect for Sharing - Bennett's American Cooking, Sacramento, CA

Bennett's American Cooking

4.4
4.4
1645 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 40 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for happy hour

Bennett’s is a must-visit dining destination that combines a cozy vibe with exceptional culinary delights. Under the guidance of Chef Owner Brian Bennett, the menu features standout dishes like Prawn Linguine, Brick Chicken, Hand-Cut Aged Prime Steaks, and Lasagna Bolognese, all complemented by an impressive selection of world-class wines.
The expansive bar serves as a vibrant hub, ideal for enjoying handcrafted cocktails during Happy Hour every day from 2-6 PM. With attentive service and a strong commitment to hospitality, Bennett's ensures every guest has a memorable experience.
Don't miss out on the Best Brunch in Sacramento on weekends from 9 AM to 2 PM, offering a Californian-inspired contemporary menu. As a Diners' Choice winner, it's the perfect time to experience the vibrant flavors and inviting atmosphere at Bennett’s. Join us today!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Grill
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 2:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (916) 515-9680
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Brain Bennett
  • Catering
    Book Your Catering Today!<br /><br />We offer a variety of catering options to suit your needs:<br /><br />Pickup at either of our locations<br />Drop-off service directly to your event<br />Full-service catering with our professional staff <br />For quotes and more information, please email us at Catering@bennetthg.com. We look forward to helping you make your event unforgettable!
  • Private party facilities
    Our private dining room offers an exclusive, intimate space perfect for your group’s special occasions, business meetings, or private gatherings. Whether celebrating a milestone or hosting a corporate event, we provide a personalized dining experience tailored to your needs. Make your reservation today. email concierge@bennetthg.com
  • Neighbourhood
    Sacramento
  • Cross Street
    Fair Oaks Blvd & Howe Ave.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Bubbles & Brunch! $49 gets 2 Entree's and Bubbles

    Multiple dates available
    WEEKENDS. Two Brunch Entrées and a Bottle of Bubbles Saturday & Sunday 9am to 2pm. Brunch Menu features sweet treats from Stuffed French Toast with orange marmalade, cream cheese, and sweetened cream to savory options like our Eggs Benedict, Corned Beef Hash, Country Fried Steak, Steak & Bacon Tacos, and more. Mimosa Bottle Service Brunch is not complete without mimosas with friends! Our Mimosa Bottle Service features a bottle of champagne with the choice of two juices from Grapefruit, Orange, Pineapple, and Cranberry!
    Bubbles & Brunch! $49 gets 2 Entree's and Bubbles photo

Offers

  • Get Social @ Happy Hour Daily 2pm-6pm

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.,Mon - Fri - 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.,Sat - 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
    Sips and Tastes! Featuring Cheese and Chicken Flautas, Hoisin Glazed Ribs, Short Rib Tacos starting at $8. Enjoy our signature Country Club style cocktails, try the Raspberry Martini $8. Special select wines by the glass a generous 6 oz. pour. Grab a friend, kick back and enjoy. Best Happy Hour in Sactown.

    Get Social @ Happy Hour  Daily 2pm-6pm photo
  • Wine & Dine Monday | $65 for TWO | 16 wine options

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - 3:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
    MONDAYS. Treat yourself to an unforgettable culinary experience with our Wine and Dine Mondays! For just $65, you and a companion can savor two of our delectable entrees, two salads, and your choice of an exquisite bottle of wine. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply want to unwind at the beginning of the week, our Wine and Dine Mondays are the perfect choice. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the warm and welcoming atmosphere of our restaurant.

    Wine & Dine Monday | $65 for TWO | 16 wine options photo

What 1,645 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Sacramento / Sacramento Valley

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Sacramento

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bennett's American Cooking impresses with its "fantastic service" and "delicious food." Patrons praise the "great atmosphere" and diverse menu featuring both comfort and high-end dishes. Highlights include "great happy hour specials" and "wonderful desserts" like the butter cake and banana cream pie. A consistent favorite for locals and visitors alike.

1,645 Reviews
  1. Gene Toups

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Has a great variety of food and drink offerings. Our waiter was exceptional and everyone enjoyed the food
    Bennett's American CookingResponded today
    Gene, Thank you for your kind words. We are happy to hear that the service and flavors were on point, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  2. George

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I took an old friend to dinner at Bennett's before we went to the Randy Travis SHow at the Crest Theater. She is 86 years young and hadn't been pampered in quite a while and Bennett's filled the bill. The excitement and joy on her face made the entire night so special! SHe had the meatloaf and I had the steak frites. She loved the meatloaf and the steak frites are now my favorite! Thank you, Jose for making my friends night so sweet! GT
    Bennett's American CookingResponded today
    George, Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with us! We’re thrilled to hear that your friend had such a special evening, and we’re glad you both enjoyed your meals. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to Jose – he’ll be so happy to know he helped make the night memorable. We can’t wait to welcome you both back for another great time!

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  3. James

    VIP

    Sacramento

    67 reviews

    4.0

    67 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Day after Valentine’s was busy; glad we had a reservation. And glad the special menu was still running. The pork chop on waiter Kevin’s recommendation was fab.
    Bennett's American CookingResponded today
    James, It’s great to hear you had a wonderful experience, even with the post-Valentine’s crowd! We’re glad Kevin’s recommendation hit the mark. Thanks for sharing, and we look forward to having you back soon!

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  4. Thaddous

    Sacramento

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Restaurant great food, and great service perfect for romantic evenings.
    Bennett's American CookingResponded today
    Thaddous, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us! We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  5. Jevon

    Sacramento

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the ambiance and the service! We’ll be back soon!
    Bennett's American CookingResponded today
    We look forward to seeing you again soon, Jevon!

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  6. Jennifer

    VIP

    San Diego

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a party of five for Valentine’s evening. Restaurant was busy but service was outstanding. Ordered the empanadas & trio dip to start. All were delicious and had that homemade taste- not over-seasoned/ salted like many other restaurants do. Entree portions were generous & easily split without feeling like you didn’t get enough to eat. The center cut filet came out a bit undercooked to preference but our server promptly took it back & brought the plate out with properly cooked steak with new sides also. We appreciated the attentiveness of the wait staff. Cocktails were great and the butter cake was a yummy dessert to share. Highly recommended this place & look forward to trying more of their menu items on a return visit!
    Bennett's American CookingResponded today
    Jennifer, Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so happy to hear you had a great time, even on a busy night. It’s great that the team took care of the steak issue promptly, and we’re glad you enjoyed the cocktails and butter cake! We look forward to welcoming you back to try more of the menu soon!

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  7. Jerry

    Sacramento

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went there on Valentines evening with a party of six, probably one of their busiest nights, and the food was excellent, service was fantastic. Nathan our server took excellent care of us.
    Bennett's American CookingResponded today
    Jerry, Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed the food and service, especially on such a busy night. Nathan will be thrilled to hear your kind words! We hope to welcome you back soon!

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  8. Martin

    VIP

    Sacramento

    55 reviews

    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fab as always, even with a packed house for Val Day.
    Bennett's American CookingResponded today
    Thank you for stopping by, Martin! We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  9. CARMEN

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was bland. The meat was over sauced to compensate for flavor. I ordered a lemon drop not a martini. There was no balance just straight vodka with a drop of lemon juice. The ambiance and service was good.
    Bennett's American CookingResponded today
    Carmen, Thank you for your feedback! We're sorry to hear the food and drink didn't meet your expectations. We appreciate your comments and will be sure to review with our team. We're glad you enjoyed the ambiance and service, and we hope you'll give us another chance to provide a better experience next time!

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  10. Diego

    Sacramento

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Me and my girlfriend tried this spot out for valentines. We booked high top tables. It was extremely frustrating that the restaurant is treating the ADA seating as a waiting area. At one point we had ten people hovering around our table being extremely obnoxious. We made our server Jose aware of the issue but nothing was fixed. The food was fine, but I would not recommend Bennett's. Staff and management are the biggest issues
    Bennett's American CookingResponded today
    Diego, We're truly sorry to hear about your experience. It's frustrating when a situation like that goes unaddressed, especially on such a special occasion. We'll be sure to share your feedback with the team so that we can improve in the future. Thank you for your honesty, and we hope you'll give us another chance.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Bennett's American Cooking offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (916) 515-9680.

Bennett's American Cooking is rated 4.4 stars by 1645 OpenTable diners.

Bennett's American Cooking does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 40 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bennett's American Cooking

2232 Fair Oaks Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95825-5502

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Fair Oaks Blvd & Howe Ave.
  • Neighbourhood
    Sacramento
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 2:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Grill
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Brain Bennett
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (916) 515-9680
  • Catering
    Book Your Catering Today!<br /><br />We offer a variety of catering options to suit your needs:<br /><br />Pickup at either of our locations<br />Drop-off service directly to your event<br />Full-service catering with our professional staff <br />For quotes and more information, please email us at Catering@bennetthg.com. We look forward to helping you make your event unforgettable!
  • Private party facilities
    Our private dining room offers an exclusive, intimate space perfect for your group’s special occasions, business meetings, or private gatherings. Whether celebrating a milestone or hosting a corporate event, we provide a personalized dining experience tailored to your needs. Make your reservation today. email concierge@bennetthg.com
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