Restaurants near Porter Building

We stopped by Ella's bar for appetizers and drinks at the bar while waiting for a friend. Claire W, working the bar, immediately made us feel at home. Cocktails, wine, and a couple of small plates, and everything was perfect. Super yummy, nicely presented, perfect portions. Claire answered all our questions, gave us good insight into what to expect from the small plates, and her wine recommendations were spot-on. Claire also has the perfect personality for the hospitality industry. Warm, open, patient, knowledgeable, and fun. We loved her!!! Next time we fly in to Sacramento, we're definitely heading to Ella's. You should too!!!

This place is amazing. If you want a nice non-flashy and cozy amazing date night. This is the place to go to.  it has such a welcome home feel with a nice upper classified. I will be returning to this place in the future.

My wife and I had a lovely experience with everything from the bread to the drinks, appetizers, and main course!! Bone marrow asada is a must try!! Pork belly burnt end melt in you mouth crazy good!! Pea tendrils also amazing side!! It's slept on! Spencer steak nice piece of meat recommended by my good friend and chef Christopher!! Thanks again for the great food. My wife had sea food shrimp and artichokes, and it was also amazing as well!! Will be coming back soon!!

Fabulous lunch complete with freshly made soup, gnocchi and pistachio crusted salmon. This is a restaurant you can easily spend 1.5 hours and not realize the time has flown by. They treat you with a tapenade doused crustini to begin your meal. The service is personal and friendly and not at all snobbish. I love the relaxed atmosphere.

The setting for brunch is perfect by the acres of flowers and views of ParkWinters. The modern outside huge patio gives space between tables to keep any noise from other guests very low. We enjoyed the interesting menu and found all of our choices delicious. The weather was cold and windy but the heaters and lap blankets provided made it comfortable. We will return!