"Plan B: No regrets" Finally, a neighborhood restaurant that hits. By Kate Washington, SN&R, 10.11.07.
"An A for plan B" - Mike Dunne - Sac Bee Restaurant Critic 8.19.07
"We have dined here twice in two weeks, and the first great experience was not a fluke—the second was as good or better. It was very busy for a Thursday evening, but the wait staff handled it with ease. An interesting note: we observed that about half of the diners brought their own wines with them. PlanB's wine list is not complex, and the wines are reasonably priced, but it is nice to know that your own selection (that is not on their wine list, please!) is welcome for a reasonable corkage. The soft-shell crab on the blackboard that evening was superb! Hope to have it again before it goes out of season."
Dined on 5/16/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"Excellent all around. The food was exquisite. Staff was very friendly and super knowledgeable with great recommendations. we will definitely plan future trips to this lovely restaurant."
Dined on 4/29/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, late-night find, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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"I have never forgotten dining in quaint French bistros in Paris and surrounds, even though it was 30 years ago. Most "French" restaurants I consider an Americanized dining experience...until now. Plan B took me back to France. When you arrive you can glance at the menu, but check the chalkboard as the good stuff is up there. The mussels are beyond excellent; the rack of lamb is fantastic. Our group also had scallops, pasta, prawns, and filet mignon and everyone was fully satisfied. Fantastic desserts, too. Franck, our server, was most accommodating, especially getting the cork out of our 1985 bottle of French wine we brought along. Plan B is a bit hard to find but well worth looking for if you want an evening in France without leaving town."
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"Plan B is located in a tired looking strip center. However, you are well rewarded if you look past that issue. The food is very well done, classic bistro style cuisine. The wine list is quite good. The service is outstanding - warm and gracious, attentive and fun. While large sums weren't spent on the restaurant's build out, it's a comfortable, relaxing setting. We highly recommend Plan B."
Dined on 4/20/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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"I introduced a friend who is very difficult to please and they nailed her! She is a fan. My favorite is the frisee salad with the poached egg in brique and I had never had a tartelette before which will be a regular first starter from now on. I also appreciate that they bring in unusual ingredients that are hard to come by like Rouget from the Meditteranean and Ramps from Appalachia. The owners are very knowledgeable and engage diners readily. I love the touch of French that it exudes without ever being stuffy. I wish it were in my neighborhood but the new Paln B Bistro planned in midtown will be closer. It doesn't matter-it should be a destination."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"This is my third or fourth visit in the last 12 months. It is a great neighborhood resource. Food is always of high quality, excellently prepared and served. Specials are always to be considered before ordering off menu. Knowledgeable waitstaff and servers. Equally consistent is the "attitude" of the slim, blond hostess. She continues to be aloof, brisk and not welcoming. This should not be the first point of contact in a restaurant, or any business, for that matter. Not a great first impression, but once warned, it can be overlooked, even toyed with! To be clear, I am a continuing customer."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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"We just discovered Plan B. We definitely plan to return. Don't base your opinion on the fixed or published menu .Each day there are specials - many are extraordinary."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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"We had a great experience at Plan B. We made reservations for 4, arrived on time and our table was ready. Our service was impeccable. Very on it without being in your face and interrupting. Between salads, soup, appetizers and our dinners, the worst I can say is the calamari was just ok. Everything else was fantastic!! Loved the mussels!!!! We will definitely be returning to this neighborhood gem!!"
Dined on 04/05/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"A neighborhood favorite, but worth a drive for this dining treasure. Plan B offers daily specials in addition to a menu that features something to please anyone. Mussels lovers can rejoice--you can order them four or five ways. Ambiance is sleek, modern, yet feels warm and inviting. Owners are on-site managers and attentive. Free and convenient parking in adjoining shopping center (Arden and Watt Avenue)."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"We had a delicious and beautifully prepared meal, top notch service, thoroughly enjoyable evening. Wait staff was attentive, and we enjoyed talking with the owner, too. Our friends hadn't been there since the opening week, when they hit some bumps in the road with the food and service, so we were delighted to prove to them that any such problems have long since been ironed out. Initially a little reluctant, they are now fans, just like we are. We were delighted to hear that they'll be opening a Plan B Cafe on 20th Street downtown--perfect for lunch near work!"
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 20 for Plan B Restaurant
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(Very Good)4/5
Great experience.
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Food
(Outstanding)5/5
Service
(Outstanding)5/5
Ambiance
(Very Good)4/5
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"Absolutely amazing. Best mussels ever! Everything we tasted was wonderful and the service matched the food."
Special Features: fit for foodies
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"My husband and I have been here three times now, and I can't say enough good things. From the personable and professional service, full bar (try the planB cocktail!, to the great variety AND quality of the food, it all is top notch! I have to add that when we ate here last on St. Patricks day even the lovely green carnations (a rare variety, not florists dyed carnations) were a step above the average high end restaurant."
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"The food is excellent at every visit. The service, however, was not good on our last visit: the wrong soup was served with no compensation, flatware was not replaced after use and before the next course, and too much schmoozing was going on with favorite customers so that we were overlooked for long periods of time."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2001
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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"It is too bad that the service was so slow. It really put a damper on the evening. A couple of their dishes was good but their signature dish of Rack of Lamb was average at best. I would not recommend nor would I return."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2012
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"A pleasant suburban experience. Food is uneven in execution and the menu quite predictable. Wine list is 'meh." Quality was very good, not outstanding. Moules frites by far the best executed entree. There are similar bistros in Sacramento that offer a better dining experience."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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"This was an amazing dining experience . The depth of flavors in the good and sauces were delightful. Service was top notch. The staff was well informed about the menu and have a good command of the menu & wine list. Specialty drinks were a definite highlight ."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"Upon arriving, I was a bit startled that there were not many patrons in the dining area. I travel and have many guests for dinner and an empty room is usual a sign of not very good service or food. However, I was very pleasantly surprised. the food and the service were outstanding. I figured that we perhaps got lucky and found Plan b on a slow evening. The food was fantastic and the wait staff were experts in the menu as well as in accomodating us. Our every expectation was met or exceeded. I look forward to my return to Plan b."
Dined on 02/28/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic
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"We went on Valentine's Day. It was packed. Good points: food tasted good, waiter was nice. Bad points: The food quantity was very small. We had the pork loin and the lamb plates. Both were very small portions. We had to ask for salt...TWICE! There was no salt or pepper on the table. After using the salt on our salad they took it away. When our entree arrived, we had to ask for salt again. I don't use much salt, however, the food was underseasoned. We also had to ask for bread. I noticed some tables had bread and others didn't. Couldn't figure our why. My boyfriend had the oysters for appetizer. The oysters tasted good, but were a teaser. They were so small. I didn't know it was posssible to buy mini oysters."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: special occasion
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"My partner and I went to Plan B Restaurant for Valentine's Day thsi year. It was our first time eating here and we were simply amazed. Everything was delicious, cooked perfectly. The service was really good. We were taken care of and the owner took the time to chat with us and make us feel welcomed. It was quite busy since it was Valentine's Day so i'm sure it was more crowded than normal. We plan on going back soon, again and again!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"Making the reservation was simple and efficient. The reservation was for eight o'clock. We were seated at eight twenty five... but it was Valenitines and they were extremely busy. (Good) Some of the serving staff were at Plan B only for Valentine's Day so were not familiar with everything on the menu. Not a big deal. Dinner was a price fixed menu. Very easy and efficient. I wish it was always like that. Fewer decisions to make. Thanks for the help with a good evening."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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"We were there for the Valentine's Day special and it was a great success. The fixed three course menu offered three choices per course and we chose the escargot and salmon tartlet as our starters, the rack of lamb and pork tenderloin for our main courses and the chocolate cup with raspberry mousse and pears poached in red wine for dessert. All courses were delicious and I loved the subtle mint reduction on the lamb - a perfect complement. Zi aldo appreciated the innovative presentation of the escargot which were delicately flavored with garlic and delicious. It was a very busy night but the service was excellent. They have an outdoor area with a few couches and seating - can't wait to come back and try again on a regular night. Bravo!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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"I've been lucky to eat at many five star restaurants around the world and Plan B continues to be a culinary delight. I've been a few times and every experience has been fabulous. Their specialty is mussels and they're delicious. Lava cake is heavenly."
Dined on 02/10/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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"This is the most relaxing environment with outstanding food. The menu varies so the experience changes from visit to visit but the quality and service remain wonderful. This restaurant is a wonderful choice for any occasion!"
Dined on 02/09/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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"Service was very European. Some might interpret as slow, but it is NOT. Just pleasant timing allowing time for enjoying great food and good conversation."
Dined on 02/07/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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"This restaurant is a fantastic find! The food was amazing, only to be topped by the service. I think our server may have been the owner. I had decided on an entree, but after our server described the specials, I changed my mind. We had the venison carpaccio, which was amazing! I had the french onion soup, which was by far the best french onion soup I have ever tasted and we had the rack of lamb and the stuffed quail as entrees. The rack of lamb was seasoned great, my only hesitation was that it was a bot rare for my taste and I actually like my meat on the rare side. The stuffed quail was absolutely amazing! It was stuffed with a few things, one of them mushrooms, which I don't really care for, but it was so tasty."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"Creative chef and truly extraordinary service that made dinner fun, different and delicious. Wait to choose your wine until after you hear about the specials -- we ended up changing every order choice except for the soup. We will definitely go back."
Dined on 01/28/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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