Bennett's American Cooking

4.5

1613 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

17 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 32 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
Website
https://bennettsamericancooking.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Brain Bennett
Catering
Book Your Catering Today! We offer a variety of catering options to suit your needs: Pickup at either of our locations Drop-off service directly to your event Full-service catering with our professional staff 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

Location
2232 Fair Oaks Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95825-5502
Area
Sacramento
Cross Street
Fair Oaks Blvd & Howe Ave.
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Gluten-free Options

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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!

Offers

Get Social @ Happy Hour Daily 2pm-6pm
Multiple dates available
Sun - 14:00 - 18:00,Mon - Fri - 14:00 - 15:00, 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.
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.

Popular dishes

Spicy Cheese, Roasted Corn & Chicken FlautasUS$8.00
House Made Guacamole & ChipsUS$7.00
Hoisin Glazed RibsUS$10.00
Grilled Salmon SandwichUS$13.00
slow roasted st. louis ribs, tarragon aioli, cucumbers, dill and french fries
Baked BrieUS$12.00
toasted baguette, rosemary
Potato CroquettesUS$8.00
house-made tater tots, stuffed with bacon, cheddar, chives
Calamari StackUS$11.00
thai island's finest, tarragon aioli, red onion jam
Short Rib TacosUS$9.00
shredded short rib, homemade corn tortilla, chipotle aioli, onions, cilantro (2)
1/4lb CheeseburgerUS$13.00
american cheese, black pepper aioli, lettuce, grilled onion, tomato, pickles, french fries
Garlic & Parmesan FriesUS$6.00
finished with salt, pepper and parsley

Wines

Campo ViejoUS$6.00
Cava Brut, Spain NV
Wither HillsUS$9.00
Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand 2022
Cune Crianza TintoUS$9.00
Tempranillo, Rioja 2020
MarkhamUS$11.00
Six Stack Merlot, North coast 2021
Miner Family WineryUS$12.00
Chardonnay, Paso Robles 2020
La Vielle FermeUS$6.00
Rose, France 2022
Ca' BolaniUS$9.00
Prosecco, Italy NV
Line 39US$9.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Monterey/Lodi 2021
Chandon BrutUS$12.00
Napa, NV
Benvolio Pinot GrigioUS$9.00
Friuli, Italy 2022
NielsenUS$12.00
Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara 2021
Mer Soleil Silver UnoakedUS$12.00
Chardonnay, Monterey County 2021
Moniz FamilyUS$11.00
Cuvee Alexandra, Sonoma 2022

Cocktails

Lemon DropUS$12.00
house-infused lemon vodka, triple sec, fresh lemon juice, sugar rim
French 75US$12.00
tanqueray, sparkling wine, cane syrup, fresh squeezed lemon juice
Raspberry MartiniUS$6.00
house-infused raspberry vodka, fresh lemon juice, sparkling water, over giant ice cube
Blood Orange South BeachUS$12.00
elijah craig small batch, blood orange, st-germain, lemon, foa
Skinny MargaritaUS$11.00
julio blanco tequila, fresh lemon and lime juice, agave nectar
Strawberry Rye SmashUS$12.00
bulleit rye, strawberries, mint, lemon, cane syrup, sparkling water
Pecan Old FashionedUS$10.00
house-infused pecan george dickel whiskey, cinnamon & clove cane syrup, chocolate bitters
Bennett's Champagne LemonadeUS$10.00
house-infused lemon vodka, lemonade, limoncello, charred basil, fresh basil

Bubbles & Brunch

Weekends 9a-2p, 2 brunch entrées & a bottle of bubbles

Bubbles & Brunch for TwoUS$49.00

Wine & Dine Mondays

Choose 2 entrées, 2 salads & a bottle of our selected wine. *Excludes our market price entrées, & promotional offer not available on holidays.

Wine & DineUS$65.00

Prime Rib Weekends

Friday | Saturday | Sunday, served with mashed potatoes, choice of soup or salad

Prime RibUS$39.00

What 1,613 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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 diverse menu with standout dishes like the "Mexican Sea Bass" and "short ribs". Guests praise the "excellent service" and "great happy hour specials". The ambience is warm, making it ideal for celebrations. While some experiences vary, many diners find it a dependable favorite.

1,613 Reviews

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Michael
San Francisco
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Zero service. Will never go back. Food was ok but the bar area service so bad. Never got a water refill no attention to the table.
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Eric
Central Coast
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Always enjoy Bennett’s but this visit was a little off. There were 4 of us and one entree was lacking in taste while the other 3 were very good just like we’ve experienced in the past. Also, we tried the Apple Crisp and found it to be lacking as well. The apples were very hard and the crust was almost tasteless. Don’t recommend it but the chocolate layer cake was excellent. Also found the service slow this visit. But, fear not, we’ll be back!!
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Brian
VIP
Sacramento
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere and service. We come here about once a month and have noticed the food is still cooked to the right temperature but it has been lacking in flavor in our last couple visits. Still a go to and hoping the flavor profiles get better. Cheers!
Bennett's American CookingResponded 2 days ago
Brian, Thank you for your loyalty and feedback! We're glad you enjoy the atmosphere and service and will work on enhancing the flavor profiles. Cheers to your next visit!
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Fernando
San Francisco
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I expected more than i expected of short ribs. Maybe the way presented. Also before we left and the visit before there was a strong smell of fish that was smelling terrible. Smelled like bad fish. Couldn’t wait to get out of restaurant.
Bennett's American CookingResponded 2 days ago
Fernando, We’re sorry to hear about your experience and appreciate your feedback. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide a better experience in the future.
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Mike
VIP
Sacramento
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Good service, food and ambience. Nice deals during Happy Hour.
Bennett's American CookingResponded 4 days ago
Thanks for stopping by, Mike, we look forward to seeing you again soon!
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Joseph
Sacramento
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Always a great experience coming here. Staff are attentive and polite, the food is excellent and the cocktails are strong.
Bennett's American CookingResponded 2 days ago
Joseph, Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear you consistently enjoy your visits. Attentive service, excellent food, and perfectly crafted cocktails are what we strive for. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
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John
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All food served was tops!! Highly recommend to our friends and plan to return!
Bennett's American CookingResponded 4 days ago
Thank you for the great review, John! We hope to welcome you back soon.
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Anne
Sacramento
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was good, but the visual was not as good as it could be. I got the Sonoran beef enchiladas. 2 nice sized enchiladas, but that was it on the plate (a parsley twig). It would have been better with the pickled veggies that are with the mahi tacos or even some sour cream and guacamole. A little more color/contrast. Just a one note color. Flavor was good. Waitress was great!
Bennett's American CookingResponded 4 days ago
Anne, Thank you for your thoughtful feedback! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the flavor of the Sonoran beef enchiladas and that your waitress provided great service. We appreciate your suggestions on adding more color and contrast to the plate. We’ll definitely consider this for future improvements to enhance the overall presentation. We hope to see you again soon!
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Hyein
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was tasty and the staffs were very kind! We really enjoyed corn bread, steak frites, lasagna, banana cream pie and lime pie!
Bennett's American CookingResponded 4 days ago
Hyein, Thank you for taking to time to leave us a review. We appreciate your business and look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Rachel
Sacramento
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 9 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Was a wonderful lunch with friends!! Great food, awesome ambiance!
Bennett's American CookingResponded 4 days ago
Rachel, Thanks for the great review! We look forward to serving you again 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 4.5 stars by 1613 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 booking

2 people

17 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 32 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.
Area
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
Gluten-free Options

Website
https://bennettsamericancooking.com/
Phone number
(916) 515-9680
Catering
Book Your Catering Today! We offer a variety of catering options to suit your needs: Pickup at either of our locations Drop-off service directly to your event Full-service catering with our professional staff 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

Gift card

Send gift cards instantly by email or print to present in person.

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Bennett's American Cooking

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card

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

Get Social @ Happy Hour Daily 2pm-6pm

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

Jalapeño Cornbread

Brick Chicken

Chicken Enchiladas

Share Plates

Spicy Cheese, Roasted Corn & Chicken FlautasUS$8.00

House Made Guacamole & ChipsUS$7.00

Hoisin Glazed RibsUS$10.00

Grilled Salmon SandwichUS$13.00

Baked BrieUS$12.00

Potato CroquettesUS$8.00

Calamari StackUS$11.00

Short Rib TacosUS$9.00

1/4lb CheeseburgerUS$13.00

Garlic & Parmesan FriesUS$6.00

Wines

Campo ViejoUS$6.00

Wither HillsUS$9.00

Cune Crianza TintoUS$9.00

MarkhamUS$11.00

Miner Family WineryUS$12.00

La Vielle FermeUS$6.00

Ca' BolaniUS$9.00

Line 39US$9.00

Chandon BrutUS$12.00

Benvolio Pinot GrigioUS$9.00

NielsenUS$12.00

Mer Soleil Silver UnoakedUS$12.00

Moniz FamilyUS$11.00

Cocktails

Lemon DropUS$12.00

French 75US$12.00

Raspberry MartiniUS$6.00

Blood Orange South BeachUS$12.00

Skinny MargaritaUS$11.00

Strawberry Rye SmashUS$12.00

Pecan Old FashionedUS$10.00

Bennett's Champagne LemonadeUS$10.00

Bubbles & Brunch

Bubbles & Brunch for TwoUS$49.00

Wine & Dine Mondays

Wine & DineUS$65.00

Prime Rib Weekends

Prime RibUS$39.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Bennett's American Cooking offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Bennett's American Cooking restaurant rated?

Does Bennett's American Cooking offer gift cards?

Is Bennett's American Cooking currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card