Bennett's American Cooking

4.5

1586 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

22 Dec 2024

21:30

Booked 44 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 1,586 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 delightful dining experience with "great happy hour," "excellent service," and a diverse menu. The "Monday Wine & Dine specials" are a crowd-pleaser, while the "prime rib" and "French dip" are must-tries. The ambiance is welcoming, making it ideal for both everyday dining and special occasions.

1,587 Reviews

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Joe
Hawaii
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were seated promptly when we arrived. We ordered our drinks and they were delivered quickly. Beer was super cold!! Wife had the French dip and I had the New York Steak with cauliflower gratin. Everything was cooked well and tasted great. We will visit again
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Martin
VIP
Sacramento
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love this restaurant. Visited for a holiday brunch with family today. Food was great, server was great.
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Debbie
Sacramento
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Mexican Sea Bass was very good. However the beef in the enchilada was fatty, dry and tasteless. No complaint regarding the chicken enchilada. The spirited drinks were very good. The banana cream pie was very good.
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Monique
VIP
Sacramento
26 reviews
4.0
26 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Very very loud and busier than expected! But as always, the food was great and and drinks were great!
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Jennifer
Sacramento
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The house made potato chips! That is what keeps us coming back!
Bennett's American CookingResponded 2 days ago
Thanks for the review!
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Andrew
VIP
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went for happy hour time slot, ordered baked Brie and garlic fries. Dinner was the short rib and steak frites. Food came out quickly, waitress was friendly and provided opinions and made great menu recommendations. Brussels sprouts were delicious, as i subbed my mashed potatoes for them. Portions were generous. Would order the baked Brie again for sure.
Bennett's American CookingResponded 2 days ago
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience at Bennett's American Cooking. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our baked Brie & It's great to know that our staff was able to provide you with friendly service and menu recommendations!
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Dan
VIP
Sacramento
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great holiday business lunch with our administration staff, thanks for the great meal and service!
Bennett's American CookingResponded 2 days ago
Thanks for the feedback, Dan! We're thrilled to hear that you and your team enjoyed your holiday business lunch at Bennett's American Cooking. It's always a pleasure to provide great food and service, and we're glad we could make your experience memorable. We look forward to serving you again soon!
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Lucy
Sacramento
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the cannelloni and lemon creme brûlée. My friend had the ahi tuna salad which also was delicious! Service was flawless!
Bennett's American CookingResponded 2 days ago
Thanks for the feedback, Lucy! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our cannelloni and lemon creme brûlée, and that you found our service to be flawless. We strive to provide our guests with the best dining experience, and it's wonderful to know we hit the mark with you! We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back to Bennett's American Cooking soon!
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Liz
VIP
Washington DC
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
After waiting 20 minutes from the time of ordering our food, I asked the server how soon could we expect our meals? He gave a glib answer and said it should be soon. Our meals arrived almost 5 minutes later, and the three burger meals we ordered were the appropriate temperature as were the french fries, my husband’s meatloaf and mashed potatoes were if not, Stone cold, definitely cold. Even his plate. Obviously his plate had been sitting for at least 15 of the 20-25 minutes that we were waiting. We let the expo know before she even left the table, that his meal was cold and she took it away. It took entirely too long for his “hot” meal to arrive. The mashed potatoes were definitely hot as was the au jus, but when he got to the middle of the meatloaf, it was in his words “refrigerator cold”. But probably the most obnoxious “slight” was the whipped cream on the Keylime pie. I had to ask the server what it was, because I did not even realize it was whipped cream. It was white and slimy and had zero form whatsoever. When The Kitchen realized the whipped cream had a problem, they should have served that Keylime pie with no whipped cream rather than what we ended up with. In his defense, the server asked if we wanted a new piece of pie without any whipped cream whatsoever. We’d already eaten a quarter of the pie in front of us so I declined. But he did not apologize, he explained it away. So the meatloaf dish and a Keylime pie were an absolute bust . But the burgers and french fries were delicious. Our server should’ve apologized immediately when I brought up the subject of the long wait time, rather than excuse it away. The same is true for the slimy whipped cream on the Keylime pie. He should not have tried to explain that away, rather he should’ve apologized and immediately brought us a new piece of pie sans “whip cream”, NOT just offer to bring us one. He should’ve been embarrassed to have put that down on our table in the first place.
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Roxanne
Sacramento
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
No water refills Slow and not that busy on service Nice server good food would go back
Bennett's American CookingResponded 2 days ago
Thanks for the review! We hope to earn that 5th star next time!
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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 1586 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

22 Dec 2024

21:30

Booked 44 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