opened about 2 months ago
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 SUMMER 2026
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California froyo chain offering 16 flavors of yogurt daily.
-Sacramento Business Journal
OPENING TBD
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.
-Sacramento Business Journal
opened about 3 months ago
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 2 months ago
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.
-Sacramento Business Journal
opened about 3 months ago
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 3 months ago
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
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.
-Sacramento Business Journal
opened about 3 months ago
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.
OPENING TBD
NEW CONCEPT
Rang Coffeehouse draws its name from the Vietnamese word for "roast." The menu centers on Vietnamese coffee drinks, specialty matcha beverages, ube-based creations, and light bites, blending traditional Vietnamese coffee culture with modern, creative flavor combinations.
-Sacramento Business Journal
opened about 4 months ago
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.
opened about 4 months ago
NEW CONCEPT
Doña Mari Cocinita is a Sacramento Mexican concept rooted in traditional family recipes, serving authentic street-style dishes including birria tacos with consomé, pambazos, mulitas, quesadillas, and burritos.
-Sacramento Bee
OPENING SUMMER 2026
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.
-Sacramento Business Journal
opened about 4 months ago
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.
opened about 4 months ago
NEW CONCEPT
Lou's Sushi is a Midtown Sacramento Japanese concept from chef-owner Lou Valente, who has devoted over 35 years to Japanese cuisine. The menu centers on a hand roll bar, legacy dishes, and fresh fish, with offerings that have historically included hand rolls, chicken karaage, and appetizers like salmon with chili crisp, as well as creative specialty rolls and nigiri.
OPENING TBD
NEW CONCEPT
Lecavalier Winery and Kitchen is the restaurant and urban tasting room extension of Lecavalier Cellars, a Placer County winery rooted in sustainable, technology-driven winemaking. The winery produces a range of California varietals — including Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, and Cabernet Sauvignon — sourced from regions such as the Sierra Foothills, Napa Valley, and Paso Robles.
-Sacramento Business Journal
OPENING TBD
LOCAL ADDITION
Sit Lo Saigon is a Vietnamese restaurant specializing in pho, with a streamlined menu focused on carefully crafted noodle soups and traditional flavors. The restaurant highlights slow-simmered beef bone broth—cooked for up to 72 hours—fresh rice noodles, and precisely prepared cuts of meat to deliver an authentic Vietnamese pho experience.
-Sacramento Business Journal
opened about 3 weeks ago
LOCAL ADDITION
Offers a modern take on Chinese food. Menu consists of dumplings, noodles, rice plates and boba.
-Sacramento Business Journal
OPENING TBD
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Founded in 1998, Jack’s Urban Eats offers a menu that includes signature salads, hand-carved meats, and sandwiches, along with a selection of house-made sides. The restaurant emphasizes a casual, counter-service dining experience with a focus on fresh ingredients.
-Sacramento Business Journal
opened about 2 months ago
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Specializes in small-batch roasted coffee and serves espresso drinks, cold brew, hot coffee, tea, and pastries.
-Sacramento Bee