Fanny Ann's Saloon
The current incarnation of Fanny Ann's opened in 1972 on the site of the historic Fanny Ann steamboat. The boat was destroyed by fire in 1869, but Ms. Fanny and her successors have been pouring cold beer in the same location for more than 100 years. The menu offers a variety of sandwiches and salads, but burgers are the house specialty. Choose from 11 burgers, all served with salad or fries. Happy hour is from 4 to 8 p.m. weekdays. Check the website for daily specials. Prices are reasonable.
Fanny Ann's Saloon
1023 Second St.
Old Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 441-0505
fannyannsaloon.com
The Firehouse
For a more upscale but equally historic dining experience, try the Firehouse. Operated on the site of Sacramento's Firehouse #3, built in 1853, the Firehouse has provided a fining dining experience to guests for 50 years. The menu is organized into three courses, and entrees include game hen, salmon and steaks, among other choices. The restaurant maintains a comprehensive wine cellar, with 2,100 labels represented and a collection of rare wines. The Firehouse serves lunch Monday through Friday and opens for dinner at 5 o'clock nightly. Prices are steep; reservations are recommended.
The Firehouse
1112 Second St.
Old Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 442-4772
firehouseoldsac.com
Fat City Bar & Cafe
Frank Fat and his family have been a mainstay of the Sacramento restaurant business for 50 years. They operate Fat City on the site of the town's first general store, which the family has fully restored and furnished to match the original 1849 structure. The menu offers something for everyone: salads, sandwiches, pasta, seafood, red meat and tasty side dishes. Check out the Monday night special, a three-course New York steak dinner. Prices are moderate.
Fat City Bar & Cafe
1001 Front St.
Old Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 446-6768
fatsrestaurants.com/fatcity
Delta King Pilothouse Restaurant
Located aboard the Delta King, a Sacramento riverboat permanently docked in Old Town, the Pilothouse serves fresh, locally produced foods all day long. The menu is nicely varied, and a monthly tasting menu that pairs wines with a four-course meal is offered. Prices are moderate; reservations are recommended.
Delta King Pilothouse Restaurant
1000 Front St.
Old Sacramento, CA 95814
(800) 825-5464/(916) 444-5464
deltaking.com/pilothouse.php
Cafe Americain
Cafe Americain is new to Old Sacramento. Billed as a "Champagne and Caviar House," the menu is strongly slanted toward a wide variety of caviar. Dinner selections are limited to a featured entree each day and they are open Thursday through Saturday only. The jury is out on this new spot, but if you are adventurous and not worried about your budget, give it a try.
Cafe Americain
1023 Front St.
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 498.9098
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