The Sacramento River is a picturesque attraction in Sacramento, California, and is the longest river in the state. The river's banks are dotted with restaurants with outdoor seating -- prime spots from which locals and visitors can view the scenery of the waterfront while enjoying a tasty meal.
Rio City Cafe's outdoor patio is covered, so dining outdoors is comfortable even in bad weather. There are more high-top tables set up just above the dock, for an even closer view of the river. Inside, lots of windows bring in natural sunlight for an airy feel to complement the white linen tablecloths. The menu contains mostly Italian-inspired and seafood entrees. Pub food, such as burgers, nachos and fried calamari are also on the menu.
Rio City Cafe
1110 Front St.
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-442-8226
riocitycafe.com
With its prime waterfront location, Pearl on the River has been a Sacramento outdoor dining staple for Since the late 1990s. The kitchen serves northern Californian and American cuisine prepared with ingredients fresh from local farms. The outdoor back deck overlooks the Sacramento River, making for scenic al fresco dining. Guests who opt to dine inside can sit at the bar and watch their meals being prepared in the open kitchen.
Pearl on the River
1379 Garden Highway
Sacramento, CA 95833
916-567-3275
pearlontheriver.com
Bridges on the River is a casual-upscale restaurant serving a variety of American dishes. The lawn in the back has tables set up just beyond the Sacramento River's edge. Lunch, dinner and weekend brunch are served. Bridges on the River was a nominee for City Search's Best Romantic Restaurant in 2010.
Bridges on the River
2125 Garden Highway
Sacramento, CA 95833
916-641-2125
