Elevated American plates, inventive cocktails & craft beer in a stylish, brick-lined vaulted space. Based on 525 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout
Address:
1013 K St, Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 476-3356
Social Profile: 
Hours
| Friday | 4–10 PM |
| Saturday | 4–10 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
|
Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 4–10 PM |
Menu
… View more
Menu Photos
Photo Gallery
Reviews
Walter Ford
When it was with it’s previous owners I had eaten here several times. The food was always good and the cocktails innovative. This time around we had to fight to get the attention of the many bartenders who were busy chatting among themselves. But the drinks were good and overall it was ok. We do plan on coming back for dinner sometime and I’ll update this review.
… more
B G
To Whom It May Concern:
… more
Ross AB
A hidden gem in a fun location. Beautiful ambiance and the food was delicious. Would go again and highly recommend
… more
Jennifer Reynolds
We finally went back to empress now that it is reopened and the cocktails were pretty decent. The food menu looked sad so we decided to go somewhere else for dinner. The menu here used to be very upscale but now it’s just burgers and fries.
… more
Luis Moreno
Great place. Food was great, drinks were great. Atmosphere was great. Tons of people when I went so the drinks went by lager, ipa, stout, pilsner. Place is known for signature drinks, but kind of hard to know what they are walking in blind. Overall, I’m a half glass full kind of guy so I had a good time at the bar.
… more
Elizabeth Brun
I gave this restaurant 3 stars because i liked the beautiful brickwork. The inside is worth seeing.
… more
Jimmi Parmer
Excellent cocktails and venue! The settings ng was underground and felt very cool. The menu changes to match popular movies. The food was good except for it was mostly bread. Get the bone marrow because the whiskey luge is fun
… more
Ridaa Kiwann
The food was amazing, we were on a double date and literally everything we ordered was 5 stars in looks and taste. The funny thing is their price is very reasonable. The atmosphere is very sophisticated and reflects on the food & service. Highly recommend for a night out underground in downtown Sacramento. Parking is the only concern.
… more
Crystal Eidanizadeh
Just had the best Japanese Wagyu steak appetizer I’ve ever had! Empress grilled it perfectly! Each bite was melt in your mouth. Also had their delicious Beef Stroganoff and fresh house made Parker rolls hot out of the oven. Great place to get your steak fix! Always top quality!! Love the intimate feel yet still great for larger groups. And awesome Happy Hour specials!
… more
Ator Yacoub
Food and drinks are good but I highly recommend avoiding until they are properly staffed.
… more
… View more