As an American restaurant, we focus on seasonal local products from our friends the farmers. Likewise, our modestly priced wine list emphasizes producers from the West. Our service has been recognized as the best in Sacramento. When asked to sum up the ever changing menu at the B&L, Patrick says "whatever comes in the front door goes on your plate."
"Mulvaney's is truly a 5 star experience on all counts. We are devoted fans and will return as often as possible."
Dined on 5/22/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, great for lunch, special occasion, kid-friendly
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"Book a table early, I had a little trouble getting a good seating time a week in advance of my requested date. The service was extremely friendly and attentive. Just about every other diner seemed to be regulars, as they all got hugs from the staff and visits from the chef and managers. Our server was knowledgable regarding the menu and was able to provide appropriate advice regarding food and wine pairings. For dessert, I appreciated that she knew what an affogato was when we requested it for dessert, even though it's not on the menu. We will definitely come again!"
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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"For food and service Mulvaney's B & L is the place. Smoked salmon appetizer plate is a must have. Their menu change daily, but it always good and something for everybody. The service is exceptional....your water glass is never empty, they listen to what you want and accommodating. Ambience indoor is nice but it's the outdoor patio that is the best. You feel like you're at a garden party. Great place to come for a special occasion or not. Make reservations, may get crowded."
Dined on 5/16/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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"The steak was better during our last visit. This time, it was much smaller and was very underseasoned. I had to add an enormous amount of salt to season it and I don't usually use much salt. The service was also just okay. We sat with our empty plates while several people walked by and looked at them. They weren't picked up until everyone was done. The server was nice, but I think he had too many tables to provide great service. This visit was a bit disappointing."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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"We have been to Mulvaney's for several occasions in the past couple of years. We are never disappointed. My parents are older so they prefer lunch to dinner. The staff is amazing and accommodating. Management is thoughtful and personalizes the menu to the occasion. There is just nothing I can say that is negative. The staff remembers us and is gracious and efficient. I love that part of the prep area is in the general space so you can see the chef or sous chef preparing things like homemade pasta, slicing fresh smoked salmon, or preparing dessert plates with special occasion customizations. This is a small, intimate, special restaurant that has become a family favorite. Since the menu changes daily, you have variety!!"
Dined on 04/25/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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"Noisy indoor dining. Hard to have a conversation, so it's not so romantic. On other occasions the atmosphere has been more conducive to talk but this past Tuesday it wasn't. It was more like a school cafeteria.
The food is interesting and tastes wonderful. Limited choices for vegetarians, but the kitchen is willing to make a dish vegetarian if you want it that way. I've tried the same dish both ways (vegetarian and non-vegetarian) and both versions were excellent.
Service was good but was impersonal."
Dined on 04/23/2013
2008
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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"Last visit, food was good not great. Have been going to this restaurant since it opened.Service was very good but kitchen seemed to be "off", my pasta dish was warm not hot."
Dined on 04/11/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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"I had a wonderful dinner at Mulvaneys: the food was fantastic and service was outstanding. Nice ambience in the old firehouse and our waitress was personable and fun!"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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"Without a doubt one of the best restaurants in Sacramento! The Three Way Lamb was outstanding. The service was a class act and on top of everything we got the best waitress of the restaurant Jana!"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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"As always, an excellent evening at Mulvaney's with great friends new to the experience. Our appetizers and small plates; salads and a gorgeous cheese plate, were perfectly aligned with the Triennes Rose we ordered for the table. Generously portioned pork chops with herbed fregola, and the petrale sole were perfectly balanced, decadent dishes. I loved the housemade paparadelle pasta, however I did find the vegetables little bit overly oily for my taste. All in all, impeccable service, a great experience always, and a very fun evening."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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"It is always welcome to find something unique and in a good way... make that really, really deliciously good. Mulvaney's is proud of its individualism, the focus being on their chefs' artistry in a touch-dance with the bounty of Nature and local farmers. The wealth they are generating is not what's accumulating in the cash register, but the richness of culture and interactions. Menus are not made out in advance, except by the measure of hours on the given day, given what the day itself provides as the optimal resources for savory creativity. But if you have dietary constraints, just call or reserve ahead and they will be responsive, as they were with me and mine. The only thing to beware of is finding the address the first time."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch
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"The food was well presented & very well prepared. The appetizer cheese plate was very diverse. The staff was friendly & attentive, especially our server, Christopher."
Dined on 03/07/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"Our party of 5 had a terrific lunch. Our waiter offered us dishes that weren't on the menu (one of which I ordered), kept us entertained and kept the food coming! What more could you ask for? We love the open kitchen look of the main dining room and would bring back business clients again! Thank you for making our lunch very special!"
Dined on 03/06/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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"The rib eye was to die for. It was tender and the best tasting steak I have ever eaten. Pork chop looked very impressive, but lacked seasoning. I can't wait to go back to eat another steak."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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"We have eaten at Mulvaney's B&L numerous times and have been repeatedly impressed with the high quality and innovative nature of the cuisine and the menu. We had not visited in nearly a year. Our dinner this time, however, fell well below the mark. The pasta course, a papardelle with foraged mushrooms, was wonderful in its concept and blend of flavors, but fatally flawed in its execution. The pasta was noticeably undercooked--far below "al dente"--which ruined the dish. The Ahi Tuna main course was acceptable, though not visually appealing in presentation. The dessert was dreadful: a coffee pudding that was served in an unplated ramekin. It was gritty and tasted of cardamom, not coffee. Hopefully, it was an off night."
Dined on 02/26/2013
2006
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"Mulvaney's B&L is the best restaurant in the region. The food is superior, the atmosphere wonderful and the location, perfect. It is always extraordinary!!!"
Dined on 02/26/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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"We celebrated my birthday and from the personalized menus, the attentive staff, to the birthday dessert presentation we had a great dinner experience! Every visit is what makes me come back again and again. Definitely one of my most favorite restaurants!"
Dined on 02/23/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"Mulvaney's was our favorite restaurant from the moment they first opened. We ate there about once a month, but when our daughter was born we were not able to eat out as much, yet we still made it there a few times a year. Service has remained excellent. But unfortunately the food is not what it used to be. We ate there in February 2013 and the amuse-bouche was salty and unimaginative. The massive pork chop was a chore to eat and has turned me off to pork for the rest of the year. The scallops were small, over-seared, and the portions were tiny given the price. The dessert was okay. The only decent food was the oysters, but how can you mess up a raw oyster? We will not be going back. It's time to find a new favorite spot unfortunately."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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"My wife and I had a wonderful time having a Valentine Day's lunch at Mulvaney's. We were seated and later greeted by the wife/co-owner, who was kind enough to spend a few minutes with us. Our server was outstanding, although he did not know much about the specials offered that day. This was our second time to this restaurant, the first being a dinner. We believe having lunch is much more enjoyable since you are able to see the restaurant with all it's interesting decor. No question the food is very good, one of the best eateries in town."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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"Meal was delicious, although both my husband and I said the plate was small; service was great; would have preferred a larger table instead of being seated at a small table by the door. Also, it was very noisy. Lunch-for-two, our anniversary of the day we met, was pricy (over $75 - and no wine or booze)."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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"Once again we had a fantastic meal. This restaurant has the best service I've encountered in Sacramento. The food is perfection! This is always my first choice for dining unless we can't get in. Make your reservations well in advance!"
Dined on 01/18/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"Love this restaurant... Service was amazing ... Food was amazing .... But wish there were other firmer vegetables in the main dishes... Not a big fan of soft leafy greens under meat drenched in meat juice. I loved how they let us sample a spoon full of something else on the menu other than what we ordered... It made us crave for more. My most favorite was the attention to detailed ... It was our anniversary that day ... And they printed our happy 7th year anniversary at the top of their menu... We will be coming back to try more !"
Dined on 01/24/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, romantic, special occasion
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