Location Openings - City of Sacramento

OPENING TBD

Buddha Bowls and Rolls – 5644 J St

LOCAL ADDITION
Buddha Bowls and Rolls is a Sacramento-based Asian-American concept from Full Tilt Hospitality, centered on build-your-own spring rolls, noodle bowls, rice bowls, and banh mi-inspired sandwiches. The drink menu features fresh-pressed sugarcane juice, Vietnamese coffee, and tea beverages, rounded out by a selection of specialty cookies.
Buddha Bowls and Rolls may be opening an East Sacramento location -Sacramento Business Journal
opened about 2 months ago

Ululani’s Hawaiian Shave Ice – Sacramento

CHAIN LOCATION
Founded in Lahaina, Maui in 2008 by David and Ululani Yamashiro, Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice has grown from a 65-square-foot stand into a multi-state chain with locations across Hawaii, California, Texas, and Florida. The brand crafts its syrups in-house using 100% pure cane sugar, ultra-purified water, and natural fruit purees or juices, with customizable shave ice available in dozens of tropical flavors and topped with optional add-ons such as ice cream, mochi, azuki beans, and sweetened condensed milk.
Ululani’s Hawaiian Shave Ice sets opening date in Old Sacramento -Sacramento Business Journal
opened about 3 months ago

Smokey Grill – Sacramento

LOCAL ADDITION
Smokey Grill is a halal casual-dining concept blending Pakistani and American cuisines, with a menu featuring tandoori chicken, kebabs, mixed grill platters, karahi, curries, biryani, and naan alongside burgers and pizza.
opened about 3 months ago

VJ’s Bar & Burger

NEW CONCEPT
VJ's Bar & Burger is a local bar and grill concept serving burgers, grillhouse plates, kebabs, wings, and loaded fries, alongside draft beer and signature cocktails.
OPENING TBD

Onigiri Burgers – 2621 Marconi Ave

LOCAL ADDITION
Onigiri Burgers is a family-owned Japanese restaurant built around the concept of replacing traditional burger buns with rice and seaweed to create a Japanese-American fusion format. The menu spans onigiri burgers, nori bites, and combo meals, with fillings ranging from Spam and ham to imitation crab and eel, served alongside sides like macaroni, miso soup, and salad.
Onigiri Burgers to open new location in Town & Country Village in Arden-Arcade -Sacramento Business Journal
opened about 4 months ago

Tasty Sushi

NEW CONCEPT
Tasty Sushi is a Sacramento-based Japanese restaurant with a menu spanning specialty and classic rolls alongside traditional nigiri, sashimi, pan-fried noodles, and fried rice.
opened about 3 months ago

Block Craft Beer + Kitchen

NEW CONCEPT
Block Craft Beer + Kitchen is a locally owned New American concept that blends a passion for craft food and local brews. The menu features elevated food alongside the brand's own Block beer, a curated selection of premium craft brews, wine, non-alcoholic options, and kombucha, with a family-friendly environment that includes outdoor seating suited for casual dining and larger events.
Block Craft Beer + Kitchen to open in a former Device Brewing space in Sacramento -Sacramento Business Journal
opened about 4 months ago

Santino’s Pizza & Pasta

NEW CONCEPT
Santino's Pizza & Pasta is a Sacramento-based casual Italian concept serving pizzas, pizza rolls, classic pasta dishes, subs, and salads. The menu is designed for family-friendly dining in a relaxed atmosphere, with pasta dishes served alongside garlic bread.
opened about 4 months ago

68TH Street Cafe

NEW CONCEPT
68th Street Cafe is a local cafe and bakery concept centered on coffee drinks and desserts, with a menu that includes lattes, boba, pastries, croissants, tiramisu, and cheesecake.
OPENING TBD

Betty Wine Bar + Bistro – 3815 J St

LOCAL ADDITION
Betty Wine Bar + Bistro is an all-day Sacramento wine bar, café, and bottle shop offering a rotating selection of wines alongside seasonal, bistro-style food. Open morning through night, the concept blends breakfast, lunch, and dinner service with a relaxed, social atmosphere centered around approachable wine, coffee, and small plates.
Chef Chris Barnum-Dann to open new neighborhood dining concepts in East Sacramento, Land Park -Sacramento Business Journal
opened about 3 months ago

Make Fish Market

NEW CONCEPT
Make Fish Market is a Sacramento-based seafood concept rooted in Hawaiian-influenced cuisine, specializing in pre-marinated poke bowls, sushi burritos, musubis, and fusion seafood snacks. The menu emphasizes locally and responsibly sourced ingredients from California's agricultural region.
opened about 4 months ago

Midtown Biscuits

NEW CONCEPT
Midtown Biscuits is a Sacramento-based breakfast concept specializing in made-from-scratch biscuit sandwiches with a rotating menu of options such as sage sausage, andouille, and bacon, egg & cheese, along with sides like crispy hashbrowns and plain biscuits. The concept operates on a pre-order model, offering a tight, seasonally influenced menu built around fresh, straightforward ingredients.
OPENING SUMMER 2026

Der Biergarten – Old Sacramento Waterfront

LOCAL ADDITION
Der Biergarten is an urban, outdoor German beer garden concept featuring over 30 rotating taps of German, Belgian, and craft beers alongside a food menu rooted in German staples — including fresh sausages, pretzels, and sausage platters — rounded out with a rotating selection of American beer garden fare.
Der Biergarten Waterfront in Old Sac aims for summer opening, owner says -Sacramento Business Journal
opened about 5 months ago

Ziyafath’s

NEW CONCEPT
Ziyafath's is a Hyderabadi Indian restaurant specializing in authentic Hyderabadi flavors, with menu highlights including biryani, tandoori chicken, and traditional spiced dishes rooted in the culinary heritage of Hyderabad, India.