opened about 1 month ago
NEW CONCEPT
Midtown Biscuits is a Sacramento-based breakfast concept specializing in made-from-scratch biscuit sandwiches with a rotating menu of options such as sage sausage, andouille, and bacon, egg & cheese, along with sides like crispy hashbrowns and plain biscuits. The concept operates on a pre-order model, offering a tight, seasonally influenced menu built around fresh, straightforward ingredients.
opened about 1 month ago
NEW CONCEPT
Doña Mari Cocinita is a Sacramento Mexican concept rooted in traditional family recipes, serving authentic street-style dishes including birria tacos with consomé, pambazos, mulitas, quesadillas, and burritos.
-Sacramento Bee
OPENING SUMMER 2026
LOCAL ADDITION
Der Biergarten is an urban, outdoor German beer garden concept featuring over 30 rotating taps of German, Belgian, and craft beers alongside a food menu rooted in German staples — including fresh sausages, pretzels, and sausage platters — rounded out with a rotating selection of American beer garden fare.
-Sacramento Business Journal
opened about 2 months ago
NEW CONCEPT
Ziyafath's is a Hyderabadi Indian restaurant specializing in authentic Hyderabadi flavors, with menu highlights including biryani, tandoori chicken, and traditional spiced dishes rooted in the culinary heritage of Hyderabad, India.
opened about 2 months ago
NEW CONCEPT
Lou's Sushi is a Midtown Sacramento Japanese concept from chef-owner Lou Valente, who has devoted over 35 years to Japanese cuisine. The menu centers on a hand roll bar, legacy dishes, and fresh fish, with offerings that have historically included hand rolls, chicken karaage, and appetizers like salmon with chili crisp, as well as creative specialty rolls and nigiri.
OPENING TBD
NEW CONCEPT
Lecavalier Winery and Kitchen is the restaurant and urban tasting room extension of Lecavalier Cellars, a Placer County winery rooted in sustainable, technology-driven winemaking. The winery produces a range of California varietals — including Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, and Cabernet Sauvignon — sourced from regions such as the Sierra Foothills, Napa Valley, and Paso Robles.
-Sacramento Business Journal
OPENING TBD
LOCAL ADDITION
Sit Lo Saigon is a Vietnamese restaurant specializing in pho, with a streamlined menu focused on carefully crafted noodle soups and traditional flavors. The restaurant highlights slow-simmered beef bone broth—cooked for up to 72 hours—fresh rice noodles, and precisely prepared cuts of meat to deliver an authentic Vietnamese pho experience.
-Sacramento Business Journal
OPENING MAY 2026
LOCAL ADDITION
Offers a modern take on Chinese food. Menu consists of dumplings, noodles, rice plates and boba.
-Sacramento Business Journal
OPENING TBD
CHAIN LOCATION
Founded in 1998, Jack’s Urban Eats offers a menu that includes signature salads, hand-carved meats, and sandwiches, along with a selection of house-made sides. The restaurant emphasizes a casual, counter-service dining experience with a focus on fresh ingredients.
-Sacramento Business Journal
OPENING 2026
RELOCATION
Specializes in small-batch roasted coffee and serves espresso drinks, cold brew, hot coffee, tea, and pastries.
-Sacramento Bee
OPENING 2026
CHAIN LOCATION
Mel’s Diner Express is a fast-casual offshoot of the classic American brand Original Mel’s Diner and offers favorites such as burgers, milkshakes, chili fries, and other comfort foods.
-Sacramento Business Journal
opened about 3 months ago
NEW CONCEPT
LA Bangin’ Tacos is known for bold, street-style tacos, bowls, loaded fries and birria-centered dishes.
-Sacramento Business Journal
opened about 2 months ago
NEW CONCEPT
Dodici Pizzeria specializes in Apulian-style pizza inspired by Southern Italy. The concept emphasizes long-fermented dough, high-heat baking, and traditional techniques rooted in the owners’ Italian heritage.
-Sacramento Business Journal
opened about 1 month ago
NEW CONCEPT
Influenced by Parisian café culture, Crème Coffee offers espresso drinks and brewed coffee, matcha and tea drinks, and simple café fare like salads, avocado toast, and baked goods.
-Sacramento Business Journal
OPENING SPRING 2026
NEW CONCEPT
Specializes in Detroit-style deep-dish pizza — a square, pan-baked style known for its thick, airy crust and caramelized cheese-to-the-pan edge.
-Sacramento Business Journal
OPENING 2026
NEW CONCEPT
From the Allora team, Aiona is a restaurant concept that features Mediterranean fusion cuisine, including Italian, Greek, and Spanish-inspired small plates, wood-fire grill entrees, and craft beverages.
-Sacramento Bee
OPENING TBD
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Yemeni coffee shop chain specializing in organic coffee and espresso drinks, sourced directly from Yemen. The menu features traditional beverages such as qishr, honeycomb lattes, and Adeni chai.
-Sacramento Business Journal
OPENING SPRING 2026
LOCAL ADDITION
Cafe Immortal goes by the tagline "May our deeds outlive us" and offers coffee, kitchen food and rare goods.
-Sacramento Business Journal
opened about 4 months ago
NEW CONCEPT
Meza California is a fusion restaurant rooted in the founder’s dual cultural heritage, blending Arabic and Mexican culinary traditions into farm-to-table dishes such as the Taco Arabe — slow-cooked lamb with al pastor spices on hand-stretched flatbread — and other seasonal wraps, breads, and spreads made with locally sourced California produce.
-Sacramento Business Journal
OPENING TBD
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Best known for its Buffalo-style chicken wings, Buffalo Wild Wings now has more than a thousand locations in the US. They also offer other tasty treats like burgers, tacos, salads, beer, wine, and other beverages to their customers.
-Sacramento Business Journal