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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
1662 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 25 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!

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Brain Bennett
  • Delivery & takeout
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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 - 14:00 - 18:00,Mon - Fri - 15:00 - 18:00,Sat - 14:00 - 18:00
    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 - 15:00 - 20:45
    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 1,662 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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • 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 offers a vibrant dining experience with "outstanding service" and a diverse menu featuring delicious options like the "best. French. Dip. ever!" and "amazing brunch deals." Guests appreciate the friendly staff and accommodating atmosphere, especially for gluten-free diners. Though some reviews note occasional slow service, the overall dining experience remains enjoyable.

1,662 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite places to go and enjoy the food and atmosphere.
    Bennett's American CookingResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for the kind words! We appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again soon.

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  2. Dawn

    Sacramento5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bennett’s is one of our favorite places to dine. We love the staff Margot, Jose and Brian the bartenders. Food always good. Met nice people as usual. Thanks
    Bennett's American CookingResponded 1 day ago
    Dawn, Thank you for the kind words! We're so happy to hear Bennett’s is one of your favorite spots, and we'll be sure to pass along your compliments. See you again soon!

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  3. William

    Unspecified2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent. The waite staff took great care of us  I had a different idea for dinner. I was gonna have the chicken for dinner and the waitress said the chef special was the prime rib. I took her advice and it was outstanding great experience overall.
    Bennett's American CookingResponded 1 day ago
    William, Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad you enjoyed the prime rib and had a great experience with our staff. We hope to welcome you back soon!

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  4. Suzy VIP

    Nashville5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Have been to Bennetts many times. Food is consistently good. Can be noise at peak times.
    Bennett's American CookingResponded 1 day ago
    Suzy, Thank you for your continued support! We're glad you enjoy the food. We appreciate your feedback on the noise and will keep that in mind during peak times.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic spot to do a special dinner. Meat and sides were fantastic
    Bennett's American CookingResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for stopping by and for taking the time to leave us your feedback. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  6. Jim

    Sacramento16 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The meat loaf was a tasteless hunk of something that did not seem like meat. The mashed potatoes that came with it were thin and bordering on runny. I wish I sent it back and ordered a hamburger. My wife’s steak frites was very good although she asked for the jus on the side and it was poured over instead. The wedge and mixed green salads were good. Music too loud and rowdy. Service was very good. I like the layout of the place. If there is a next time I’ll order the burger.
    Bennett's American CookingResponded 5 days ago
    Jim, We appreciate your feedback and are sorry the meatloaf didn’t hit the mark for you - next time, please let your server know so that we can correct the issue. Glad to hear your wife enjoyed her steak frites and that the service was great. We’d love to have you back to try the burger next time!

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  7. Pamela

    Sacramento15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely dinner for our 25th anniversary. Our server was fantastic. And the manager was also super nice to us. We would highly recommend Bennett's in Sacramento.
    Bennett's American CookingResponded 5 days ago
    Pamela, Thank you for celebrating your special milestone with us! We're so glad you had a wonderful experience and appreciate your recommendation. Hope to see you again soon!

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  8. Ksy

    Sacramento4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The new to me location on Fair Oaks Blvd is a handsome remake of another restaurant. The menu selections are broad in scope for brunch/ Service was stellar. The potatoes as desccribed on the menu were different than what was delivered which was disappointing. We enjoyed our time there.
    Bennett's American CookingResponded on 3 March 2025
    Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the service and the ambiance of our Sacramento location. We apologize for the mix-up with the potatoes and appreciate you letting us know. We’ll make sure to address it moving forward. We look forward to welcoming you back!

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  9. Ash

    Sacramento1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went out for a very late galenrines day, and had an amazing time! I had a raspberry cocktail and an espresso martini, which were both amazing! Neither were too sweet or too alchohal tasting and both came out fast, even in a pretty busy night. We split the jalapeno cornbread, which was really good! Warm and served with a sweet jalepeno sauce made it a great dish to split, I could see it being good between 3-4 people. I had the seared salmon and the bacon mac-n-cheese while my guest has a shrimp scampi like dish. Both were great, and came out quickly, but after the jalepeno bread they didn't feel spectacular. The staff was quick and attentive but didn't make us feel rushed even in the busy night. I'm definatly making this a go-to spot for meeting up with friends and family!
    Bennett's American CookingResponded on 3 March 2025
    Ash, Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad you had a great time and enjoyed the cocktails, jalapeno cornbread, and your dishes. It’s fantastic to hear that the service was attentive and the atmosphere made you feel comfortable. We can’t wait to welcome you back for your next visit with friends and family!

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  10. Josh

    Sacramento10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Always awesome, We love this place as a couple, and as a family, service was a lil off last night, we dined as a couple and shared the Porterhouse, Brussel Sprouts, & Califlower all was wonderful... The drinks of course were strong and wonderful... OMG the Crab Deviled Eggs were so amazing!!!!
    Bennett's American CookingResponded on 3 March 2025
    Josh, Thank you for the great feedback! We're thrilled you love dining with us as a couple and as a family. We’re sorry to hear the service was a bit off, but we’re glad the food and drinks, especially the Crab Deviled Eggs, hit the spot. We can’t wait to have you back soon!

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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 1662 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.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 25 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Bennett's American Cooking

2232 Fair Oaks Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95825-5502

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Brain Bennett
  • Delivery & takeout
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