Welcome to a celebration of farm-to-fork dining where seasonal and local California bounty meets modern American cuisine from Executive Chef Tom Patterson. Savor the vibrant flavors of the season’s freshest offerings where each plate is a tribute to our land’s harvest while sipping on our handcrafted cocktails or enjoying a glass of fine wine. We invite you to step into our modern, elegant dining room or to experience unparalleled views of the California State Capitol from our beautiful patio, creating an ambiance that blends the best of urban landscapes and alfresco relaxation.
Based on 140 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
1117 11th St, Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 898-1071
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Hours
| Friday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 4–9 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed
Holiday hours
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| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: preluderestaurant.comopentable.com
Reviews
Manuel Navedo
The decors of the restaurant is modern, warm and inviting. The patio area has a nice view of the Capitol and with the right weather, it is a great spot to be. They have a full bar with knowledgeable bartenders. I asked for a cocktail outside the list and the result was super tasty. The appetizers and food were amazing. The chicken was super flavorful with great seasoning and compliments. Same with the lamp. The polenta is perhaps one of the best I have had. Super creamy! The service was spectacular from the moment we arrived. Everything was capped with a great dessert of a lemon sorbet and a macadamia cookie. Victoria was awesome and took great care of us. Overall, a great experience. I will definitely be going back.
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K
Stopped in here because I was staying at a nearby hotel. The staff was very friendly and attentive. The ribeye I ordered was fantastic and so were the scallops. The bartender offered some local knowledge on other spots to visit while in the area. Highly recommend.
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julie young
I made a last minute reservation and was pleasantly surprised. Our food was supreme! Our waitress Savannah made recommendations for our drinks and they were on point. Excellent service. My husband and I ordered seafood bisque and it was the best I ever tasted. He had the short rib and I had the ribeye and again, best I’ve EVER tasted. As if that wasn’t enough. We went on to try the chocolate cake and vanilla gelato which were superb.
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Arthur T
Came by Prelude for a Friday night dinner.
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Lori-Ann Bailey-Hudson
My colleagues and I stopped in for dinner before our flight, and the food was delicious, with large servings too. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. The ambiance was exactly what we were looking for.
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Sarah Megdad
The food is really well executed and the menu changes seasonally. They put a lot of thoughts in their menu to create an elevated experience. Everything we ordered was cooked to perfection! Service is great, you can feel that this is a more upscale restaurant but they don’t overdo it.
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Tim Ahaus
What a fantastic restaurant and great find! The staff is so nice, friendly, and helpful from the manager, the bartender, server, and even the bus boy – all excellent! The food is also fantastic. Great appetizers, salads, and entrees. Pork chop could be the best I’ve had in a couple years… And the atmosphere is really classic… white walls and lots of wainscoting throughout. We are looking forward to the summertime when we can sit on the patio and have a full view of the capital building. Give this place a try, you won’t be disappointed.
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My Kristy Nong
If you grew up around Sacramento, you may remember this space when it used to be Chops, followed by a nightclub. It’s now Prelude and let me tell you that it’s all the hype! From the food presentation to the service, it’s superb. There were five of us ladies dining together for dinner. We had 8pm reservations on a week night. They close at 9pm, yet we were never rushed even when we tried to order in a hurry. Our server was so gracious and sweet. We shared the focaccia bread, roasted brussels sprouts, burrata salad, caesar salad, pork chop, short ribs, and rigatoni bolognese. Everything was delicious. Our fav were the burrata salad and pork chop. Do give it a try.
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TheOfficialJustinWong
Reservation thru OpenTable works smoothly. The Ribeye medium rare cooked and salmon medium cooked was great! Not used to the other dishes but great appearance of the place for special occasion and the interior was clean. Can be loud and can be quiet the environment depending on busy hours. Parked at the garage nearby and it was $15.
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Margarita Skiba
Great location overlooking the White House! Parking was easy as well (although paid). Great customer service, waiter was quick and efficient. Food was absolutely delicious!
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