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Zinfandel Grille - Sacramento Reviews List

Zinfandel Grille - Sacramento

The Zinfandel Grille, Sacramento has been a local tradition for more than 20 years. Our upscale restaurant provides a unique dining experience while remaining comfortable and casual. The style of our food from our house-made pasta and wood-fired pizza to our grilled Kobe and rustic meatloaf pairs well with our array of Zinfandel wines. The cuisine ranges from California fresh to hearty Mediterranean. Our chefs selects only the best and freshest ingredients and we change our menu seasonally.
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149 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
(149 Reviews)
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Rating Breakdown 149 reviews
5 stars
(61)
4 stars
(69)
3 stars
(15)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(2)
Food 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
Service 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
Ambiance 
3.9 / 5
(Very Good) 3.9 / 5
Noise Level
2.3 / 3
Energetic
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  • neighborhood gem(82)
  • special occasion(58)
  • fit for foodies(49)
  • great for lunch(42)
  • good for groups(37)
  • romantic(29)
Zinfandel Grille - Sacramento Reviews List
Review 1 for Zinfandel Grille - Sacramento
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Mother's Day Brunch

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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We had a wonderful brunch from start to finish. Great service, great food, not too crowded and no wait."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for brunch, kid-friendly
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Review 2 for Zinfandel Grille - Sacramento
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Mother's Day brunch

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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"My family took my mom to Zinfandel Grill for Mother's Day and she absolutely loved it. I researched different venues for Mom's Day and based on price and reviews, I picked Zinfandel. I wasn't disappointed. They treated my family great, the food was awesome and the restaurant had a nice cozy atmosphere to it. We will be coming back."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for brunch
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Review 3 for Zinfandel Grille - Sacramento
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Mother's Day Event

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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"What could have been a dining experience from H---, was from Heaven! I hate "Special Days" in restaurants, expect so-so food, fair to non-existent service, plus long waits and more ambient noise than a airport runway! None of this was experienced on Mother's Day! We did experience wonderful food, wonderful service, relative quiet, and an experience you could only hope for, but never get!
We had ample portions of food, nicely plated, and wonderfully served. My Prime Rib dinner was exceptional not only in size but flavor and tenderness. My wife's Kobe Steak and Mushrooms was exquisite in tenderness and taste. Desert was a shared Creme Brûlée, so rich it could only be shared! I recommend the Zinfandel Grille of Sacramento to all my friends!
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Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 4 for Zinfandel Grille - Sacramento
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Nice Mothers Day Brunch

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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Food was great! there was a very wide selection for the mothers day brunch. Tables were too close together making moving around the place an issue, but I would definitely go back."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, notable wine list
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Review 5 for Zinfandel Grille - Sacramento
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

horrible experience

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Dined on 12/24/2012
Food 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We made the mistake of making resevations here for Christmas Eve. The service was terrible. The food was mediocre and the ambiance on Christmas Eve was horrendous.While we were eating they were breaking down tables and cleaning up and generally the atmoshpere was liking having dinner in a train station. When I asked the waitress if they could wait until dinner service was over to do their maintenance and clean up she shrugged. We will not return. EVER!!!"
Dined on 12/24/2012
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Review 6 for Zinfandel Grille - Sacramento
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Pleasant dining with a side a jazz

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Dined on 5/03/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Last year this place felt slightly more toward the cafe end of the restaurant scale. Now it's a mature restaurant. Enjoyed the band playing unobtrusively in the corner. Scallops were perfectly cooked, teriyaki sauce did not overwhelm the salmon, lamb pappardelle came with a nicely balanced sauce. Service was pleasant though timed more for Europeans than for Americans."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Review 7 for Zinfandel Grille - Sacramento
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Regulars

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Dined on 4/30/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"My husband and I are regulars at Zinfandel Grill, and we even have a favorite server. This time, we had a young woman I don't think I'd seen before, and she wasn't exactly "customer friendly". She made me feel as though we were in her way or she just didn't really want to be bothered. She tried to cover it, but I felt it. Normally, we love this place. We'll come back, but I don't want her as a server. We had to send a few things back to have them prepared as requested - entree (way to much garlic that she never mentioned when we asked about the special), appetizer (missing some items), and dessert (cold, supposed to be served warm with ice cream).
On a positive note, the bananas foster bread pudding is fabulous!"
Dined on 4/30/2013
Special Features: romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 8 for Zinfandel Grille - Sacramento
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Anniversary dinner

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Always delightful. Surf and turf was delicious!"
Dined on 04/19/2013
 2006
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 9 for Zinfandel Grille - Sacramento
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

As always the Z Grille comes

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"As always the Z Grille comes through. Food was very good and our server was outstanding. I am glad to see the new menu. I will be back to try a few of the other entree's. I do love this gem of a restaurant."
Dined on 04/06/2013
 2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 10 for Zinfandel Grille - Sacramento
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

They were featuring a new

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"They were featuring a new and updated menu. The choices were varied and good. The seafood pasta was excellent. A couple of large group events occurring so noise level was a bit high. All in all a good experience."
Dined on 04/06/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list
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Review 11 for Zinfandel Grille - Sacramento
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great as always, but we missed

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Great as always, but we missed Cindy."
Dined on 03/25/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 12 for Zinfandel Grille - Sacramento
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Call for a good time!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Made a reservation for two to celebrate my girlfriends birthday. This has become a yearly tradition and so far I have never been anything but impressed. Everything on the menu is high end but still very reasonably priced! We had an appetizer, starter salad, entrees, dessert, and multiple cocktails/glasses of wine.. All for $100.
We were seated immediately when we walked through the door, the staff is awesome all the way around. The hostess was friendly, the server assistant very attentive to refilling beverages and bread. Our server was professional, energetic, very knowledgable and made great recommendations on the menu leaving us feeling great about the whole evening. We were even thanked by the management staff at the front door."
Dined on 03/29/2013
 2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 13 for Zinfandel Grille - Sacramento
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Easter Brunch 2013

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Went here for Easter brunch. Food was excellent. The brunch buffet setup was less than ideal with servers and patrons constantly getting in each others way. Not sure what setup would work for a buffet as the configuration of the bar and tables make it tough."
Dined on 03/31/2013
 2010
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 14 for Zinfandel Grille - Sacramento
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Attended for Easter Brunch-

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Attended for Easter Brunch- coffee wasn't included in the $30 meal, what?! It wasn't too crowded but some of the food had lost it's heat before we were able to plate. Their pizza crust tasted and looked pre-made... kind of a waste of their fancy oven."
Dined on 03/31/2013
 2013
Special Features: kid-friendly, notable wine list
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Review 15 for Zinfandel Grille - Sacramento
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Reservations highly recommended.

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Reservations highly recommended. My somewhat large party was seated immediately in front of a huge line of people waiting for brunch Easter morning. Food was very good. The salad with walnuts and bleu cheese, the peel & eat shrimp, the salmon and the carnitas were all excellent, and the rest very good. Service was very attentive despite the huge crowd. Will definitely be back next year and planning to check it out on a normal day, too."
Dined on 03/31/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 16 for Zinfandel Grille - Sacramento
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I've been there three times

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
"I've been there three times and all three times the food was delicious and the service excellent."
Dined on 03/31/2013
 2013
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Review 17 for Zinfandel Grille - Sacramento
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Lousy Brunch. Food was displayed

Food 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Lousy Brunch. Food was displayed in an unappetizing way and cold."
Dined on 03/31/2013
 2009
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Review 18 for Zinfandel Grille - Sacramento
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The overall experience was

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The overall experience was excellent along with the food being spectacular!!!"
Dined on 03/28/2013
 2008
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 19 for Zinfandel Grille - Sacramento
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Good Easter brunch

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Good buffet selection for Easter. A bit chaotic at front; waiter was quick and pleasant but forgot to bring drinks...really his only task besides getting paid since it was buffet."
Dined on 03/31/2013
 2011
Special Features: great for brunch
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Review 20 for Zinfandel Grille - Sacramento
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Between my ex wife of 42 years,

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Between my ex wife of 42 years, and now my girlfriend of 3+ years, we have eaten at Zinfandel Grill over 30 times -- each time was excellent. Maybe change the menu a little more often would be nice. And place Crab Lasagna on the menu once in a while, plus country rabbit (not around Easter of course). these items were on the menu once upon a time, and were great. Also your Clam chowder is the BEST in the area, bar none!!
Michael Montbriand & Paula Bristol"
Dined on 03/23/2013
 2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 21 for Zinfandel Grille - Sacramento
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great food and service

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Have been here once before and had a good meal so we decided to try it again.
The food was excellent and did not disappoint. we had the Scallops, Ahi Tuna, Lamb Shank which was falling off the bone.
I made a special request regarding my meal and it was delivered as requested so any special orders are verified with the kitchen and then delivered as requested so there is no disappointment.
I highly recommend this place for special occasions and if possible happy hour on the weekends between 4:30 and 6:30 P.M.
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Dined on 03/24/2013
 2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 22 for Zinfandel Grille - Sacramento
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

I love dining at the Zinfandel

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I love dining at the Zinfandel Grill and it has become my go-to restaurant on theater nights! The food is consistently excellent and I live the music in the background. A wonderful place to dine!"
Dined on 03/23/2013
 2010
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Review 23 for Zinfandel Grille - Sacramento
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Consistently Excellent

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Zinfandel Grille has consistently ranked among my favorite restaurants in Sacramento. On this occasion, I had the Cod special and it was cooked perfectly the lemon caper sauce was excellent. I love their mushroom salad - it's a great way to start the meal."
Dined on 03/20/2013
 2009
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 24 for Zinfandel Grille - Sacramento
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

It was our Wedding anniversary...th

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"It was our Wedding anniversary...the girl who took our bar order got it wrong we asked for calamari and got crab cakes and then we were charged for her mistake! We couldn't hear the singer very well from where we sat in the dining room and all the food we received was over cooked and all the food we saw go to other tables were overcooked as well. My husband ordered the Filet Med. and it came well. and my pork chop was close to being shoe leather. the somebody had a vanilla bean in the room when they made the creme brulee but you couldn't convince us of that...I like to see the bean seeds in my brulee to prove they didn't just use extract."
Dined on 03/22/2013
 2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies
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Review 25 for Zinfandel Grille - Sacramento
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Two friends took me to lunch

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Two friends took me to lunch for my birthday--my second time at Z Grille in the week! all was fine, except. . .we got the same young man as a server that another friend and I had on Monday, when service was again not up to par.
This time was worse, and, again, we had to rely on another server to "fix" the problem, Until these last two visits I have always thought servers here were better than A+. Not so any more. Sadly, I do not know the young man's name, but he needs some re-training or. . .
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Dined on 03/22/2013
 2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 26 for Zinfandel Grille - Sacramento
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

a great place, but the music

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"a great place, but the music could be turned down just a tad so you can hear the person you're with when talking."
Dined on 03/22/2013
 2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 27 for Zinfandel Grille - Sacramento
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, vibrant bar scene, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch
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Review 28 for Zinfandel Grille - Sacramento
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

The cherry blossoms by the

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The cherry blossoms by the window were beautiful."
Dined on 03/16/2013
 2008
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 29 for Zinfandel Grille - Sacramento
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We had a great time with great

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We had a great time with great service and delicious food. Everything was perfect. The jazz music on the weekend is nice. It's great background music and isn't overly intrusive."
Dined on 03/16/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 30 for Zinfandel Grille - Sacramento
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Excellent food and service,

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Excellent food and service, and reasonably priced. We plan to go again soon for all the reasons stated and to hear the live music.
-Steve
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Dined on 03/08/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 31 for Zinfandel Grille - Sacramento
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great food and service as

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Great food and service as always. Probably our 20+ time at Zin. Grill. It never fails us. Our favorite restaurant. Also love the Kockouts Music when they appear. the singer is terrific as well as the Bass player. Michael Montbriand and Paula Bristol 3/10/13"
Dined on 03/08/2013
 2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 32 for Zinfandel Grille - Sacramento
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Been coming here since the

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Been coming here since the 90s. Most of the time there food is above average."
Dined on 02/15/2013
 2004
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Review 33 for Zinfandel Grille - Sacramento
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

One of our favorite places.

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"One of our favorite places. The food is reliably good and ditto the service. The restaurant is always lively, warm, and inviting at any season of the year. We celebrated a homecoming there and were glad we had chosen it."
Dined on 02/28/2013
 2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 34 for Zinfandel Grille - Sacramento
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Very good food, nice surroundings

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Very good food, nice surroundings with table clothe, the "go-to" restaurant when we want to talk/visit in our neighborhood. Always good service. Hope they stay in business for a long time."
Dined on 02/28/2013
 2011
Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem
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Review 35 for Zinfandel Grille - Sacramento
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The amazing Cindy :-)

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Cindy, our waitress is amazing every time!"
Dined on 02/27/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 36 for Zinfandel Grille - Sacramento
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Consistently great food and

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Consistently great food and service."
Dined on 02/25/2013
 2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 37 for Zinfandel Grille - Sacramento
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The food, service, and ambience

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The food, service, and ambience were superb. The restaurant was crowded for Valentine's Day so we were seated in an overflow room which was probably a mutipurpose room but decorated appropriately for the occasion."
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 38 for Zinfandel Grille - Sacramento
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Good and not so good

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We were put in the back room with no windows. Did not like that, but if we were in the front we would of liked it a lot better. Food was great, we would go again if we sat in the main dinning room"
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2012
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Review 39 for Zinfandel Grille - Sacramento
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Diffinitely a hidden gem,

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Diffinitely a hidden gem, great happy hour, delicious food and not too noisy like most happy hour spots...The appetizers were delicious and great portion sizes. Great place for mature birthday gatherings"
Dined on 02/12/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 40 for Zinfandel Grille - Sacramento
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

A good place for casual weekend

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"A good place for casual weekend dinner. A little too noisy for my taste. Dishes we ordered didn't particularly stand out, but they were O.K."
Dined on 02/16/2013
 2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem
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Review 41 for Zinfandel Grille - Sacramento
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Their service is excellent

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Their service is excellent and the food is always a wonderful experience. The environment is warm and inviting. We love to go there not only for special occasions. We go there when we want a fine dining experience."
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2011
Special Features: romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 42 for Zinfandel Grille - Sacramento
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Valentine's Day. Had a great

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Valentine's Day. Had a great booth, the staff had placed the bouquet of roses I'd delivered earlier on the table, the service was brisk, friendly and efficient and the food (special menu) was prepared well. Nice evening :)"
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2009
Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 43 for Zinfandel Grille - Sacramento
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

We always enjoy dinners at

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We always enjoy dinners at Zinfandel Grill. I especially appreciated that although it was a special menu for Valentines Day, it was not Pre Fixe and we were not required to order an entire 4 course dinner. Good selections too."
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 44 for Zinfandel Grille - Sacramento
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great Friday night live music.

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Great Friday night live music. Awesome servers, great food. If you own an entertainment book, don't forget your monthly printable 20% off coupon."
Dined on 02/15/2013
 2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 45 for Zinfandel Grille - Sacramento
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Valentine’s dinner out at

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Valentine’s dinner out at a nice restaurant should not include big TV’s in the middle of the dining rooms. Ever. Not exactly setting the right atmosphere… Now for the food: the filet and the sides were good but the shrimp were ridiculously over seasoned to the point of being inedible. 1 out of the 3 shrimp was seasoned well so I know it was not just my taste. The prime rib was mediocre. For the price it should have been excellent. The wait staff was slammed with the croud. Lots of people standing in line that did not seem to have V-Day reservations so the fact that they could not be completely attentive is understandable."
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2013
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Review 46 for Zinfandel Grille - Sacramento
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

ONLY complaint- it's much

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"ONLY complaint- it's much TOO dark at night, I could barely read the menu or see my food!"
Dined on 02/10/2013
 2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 47 for Zinfandel Grille - Sacramento
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent as usual - waiter

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Excellent as usual - waiter was fantastic."
Dined on 01/26/2013
 2012
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Review 48 for Zinfandel Grille - Sacramento
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Delicious dinner! Parmesan

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Delicious dinner! Parmesan Chicken was delicious! I ordered a double order of spinach salad instead of the mashed potatoes. Excellent service and a nice glass of wine made for a lovely dinner!"
Dined on 01/15/2013
 2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 49 for Zinfandel Grille - Sacramento
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Good tasting and well prepared

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Good tasting and well prepared food, quality could not be beat. Overall a little pricey for my wallet. Started with the Braised Beef Rib Appetizer and it was cooked to perfection, Had the Crab and Avocado Salad very good and light but if you are hungry it won't fill. Also Had the Shrimp Salad it was also very good but I've had similar salads elsewhere for much less."
Dined on 01/22/2013
 2013
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Review 50 for Zinfandel Grille - Sacramento
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Food is consistently delicious

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Food is consistently delicious here. My favorite Sacramento restaurant."
Dined on 01/19/2013
 2010
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