What are the most romantic restaurants in Sacramento? See Yelp’s top 6
Looking to have a romantic evening in Sacramento with a loved one? Yelp has released a list of Sacramento’s most romantic restaurants. The list includes upscaled dive bars to handmade pastas and a large selection of wine.
Regardless of choice, each of these businesses provides an intimate and romantic atmosphere for all to enjoy.
Here’s what to know:
Enjoy an evening at the Historic Star Lounge
For almost 100 years, this historic spot was a community space for all Sacramentens to come together for art, music, food and a great cocktail. The reinvented restaurant in midtown’s Hyatt House crafts French-leaning cuisine to match the Romanesque Revival facade of its exterior.
“The Star Lounge continues the tradition of keeping this space an incubator of creativity, an oasis of thought, and a great place to let loose and unwind,” according to the Historic Star Lounge’s website.
Where: 2719 K St., midtown
Cost: $8 to $65
Rating: 4.4 stars
Have ‘New American’ cuisine at Moxie
Moxie prides itself on serving everything that swims, runs and flies in a fun-loving environment. This American restaurant provides its guests with cuisine from Chilean sea bass, seafood pasta and crab cakes.
Where: 2028 H St., Boulevard Park
Cost: $12 to $35
Rating: 4.3 stars
Experience a delicious dinner at Frog and Slim
Frog and Slim was inspired by supper clubs that spawned from the end of Prohibition. The restaurant seeks to offer a special evening of lovely meals and a chance to be in community with those around you.
“We look forward to contributing to the community by providing exceptional service and a memorable experience at Frog and Slim,” according to the restaurant’s website. “Let’s get social again!”
Where: 1420 16th St., Suite 300, downtown
Cost: $6 to $55
Rating: 4.5 stars
Do a “caviar bump” at Butterscotch Den
Butterscotch Den describes itself as a place where dive bar soul meets elevated taste.
This Sacramento dive bar keeps dive bar energy alive, but raises the bar on everything else. A favorite customer experience of pairing a drink with a “bump” of caviar.
Where: 3406 Broadway, North Oak Park
Cost: $4.50 to $42
Rating: 4.5 stars
Enjoy an elevated casual dining experience at Butcher and Barrel
Butcher and Barrel says it has “redefined the traditional steakhouse with a fresh, innovative approach — offering upscale cuisine in a relaxed, welcoming environment,” according to the restaurant’s website.
From 50-ounce tomahawk steaks to table side flambéed, the Butcher and Barrel culinary team crafts each dish with passion and precision.
Where: 723 K St., downtown
Cost: $7 to $125
Rating: 4 stars
Pasta, wine and seafood at Allora
The modern Italian seafood and wine bar gathers people in a celebration of Italy. Highlights include fresh hand-made pastas, locally sourced ingredients and more than 22-foot tall wine cellar.
“Honoring the old world with a fresh modern perspective, Allora’s menu is the collaboration of internationally trained chefs,” according to the restaurant’s website.
Where: 5215 Folsom Blvd., East Sacramento
Cost: $99 to $159 per person
Rating: 4.4 stars
This story was originally published February 11, 2026 at 12:17 PM.
