Magpie Café restaurant in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, California dining

Magpie Café in Sacramento, California

New American, Californian New American bistro

Open now6:25 PM Price $20-$70 Today 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
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1601 16th St, Sacramento, CA, 95814, US

CuisineNew American, Californian
StyleNew American bistro
Price$20-$70
MealsLunch, Dinner
Guest impressions

What people say about Magpie Café

The fresh quality of the ingredients and the seasonal menu are the things diners always compliment. Small plates, fresh vegetables, fish, and cocktails, and also the food you share, are often talked about. As in any other busy restaurant, everything cannot be perfect every time, and there have been instances when the diners have had a bad experience of food or slow service. But most of the times, the experience has been relaxing with the ingredients taking center stage and not getting lost in the preparation process.

Restaurant overview

About Magpie Café

Magpie Café is a family-run restaurant in Midtown Sacramento that has a farm-to-table concept that is based in the Central Valley of California. Its menu varies throughout the year and is flexible when it comes to combining vegetables, seafood, meats, and appetizers.

One can order tartare and arancini to begin dinner with and then enjoy halibut, lamb, or steak. Vegetables are considered an integral component of the dishes there, unlike in many restaurants where they just accompany the main courses. It makes Magpie ideal for people with different food preferences in a party.

Seasonality is reflected in its bar as well, offering cocktails that use local fruits, vegetables, and herbs. Reservations can be made online; however, this restaurant still allows for walk-ins as part of its current concept of service.

If you are seeking New American cuisine in Sacramento but not in the format of a fine dining experience, Magpie provides an alternative with thoughtful dishes and a neighborhood atmosphere as well as a constantly changing menu.

Menu highlights

Magpie Café seasonal dinner menu and prices

Duck Confit with Ancho Chile$36
Halibut & Shellfish$42
Chicken for Sharing$48
Painted Hills Flat Iron Steak$49
Leg of Lamb Skewers$40
Local Radishes & Blue Cheese Miso Butter$9
Anchovy Toastettes$9
Arancini$12
Polpette$14
Steelhead Trout Dip$16
Shishito & Jimmy Nardello Peppers$14
Bread & Hummus$9
House Potato Chips$7
California Cheese Board$20
Farmer Fritto$16
Beef Tartare$20
Ginger Garlic Sauteed Greens$12
Forest Floor Farms Mushroom$16
Crispy Pork Belly$20
Fries$7
Pickles$6

Menu items and prices can change. Check the restaurant directly for the latest menu before visiting.

Popular picks

What to try at Magpie Café

  • Duck confit with ancho chile
  • Halibut and shellfish
  • Chicken for Sharing
  • Painted Hills flat iron steak
  • Leg of lamb skewers
  • Local radishes with blue cheese miso butter
  • Anchovy toastettes
  • Arancini
  • Polpette
  • Steelhead trout dip
  • Farmer fritto
  • Beef tartare
Opening hours

When to visit Magpie Café

Open now4:30 pm–9:00 pm
MondayClosed
TuesdayToday4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Wednesday4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Thursday4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Friday12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Saturday12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Sunday12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Location

Find Magpie Café

Restaurant location1601 16th St, Sacramento, CA, 95814, US

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