Hook & Ladder

Great spot in the downtown area. The wood fire pizza with hot salami or similar and chili oil was ridiculously good. Fried chicken sandwich was super crispy w the fixings and good crisped fries. The calamari appetizer was not what I expected and was more tossed into a farro style salad with greens on top. My blueberry sour cider was awesome too.

We had a family dinner here. Several people arrived early and had seasonal cocktails at bar, all were excellent. Server was very pleasant and knowledgeable. Atmosphere is very pleasant and casual. Food was all very good. The fried chicken sandwich, brick chicken, garlic shrimp, and short rib pasta got raves. The branzino and bean dish was amazing. Everyone at table enjoyed their order. Dessert was a wonderful panacotta with berries. Perfectly balanced dessert to end a meal with.

Located in trendy midtown, this restaurant exudes a hip ambiance that's perfect for a delightful brunch experience. The charming string lights add a touch of magic, enhancing the overall modern appeal. The food quality is good and reasonable pricing makes it an good option for those seeking a satisfying yet affordable brunch spot.

I attended my nephew's 40th birthday which was hosted at Hook and Ladder on October 21st of this year, 2023. The venue was right next to the restaurant, with a separate entrance that took us to a space upstairs. It was magical. The main dining was indoors, but there was also a beautiful courtyard that led from the main room which was reminiscent of old world charm. The ambience was perfect , and the lighting, decor, and color scheme of room was a whole vibe for sure!!! Coupled with the beautiful space, we had the restaurant manager at our disposal. He was overflowing with charisma and positive energy, and eager to ensure that this party was a success. He offered to help us in the set-up of the room or anything else we might need. He was focused on every detail, front and center at all times, having the kind of customer-focused mentality that would garner the very best results for this party.I am sure his outstanding customer service must be the lifeblood of this restaurant for sure. Then there was the food!! OMG what can I say! Another case of outstanding marks!! Everything from the appetizers to the main course was simply out of this world!! I would not hesitate in the slightest to become a regular at Hook and Ladder ,and we live in Washington state. This restaurant truly transcends the distance!! Thank you again !!!!! ps I am not sure I have the manager's name correctly, but I think it was Roy? (If I am wrong, huge apologies! You know who you are!) HA

Beautiful restaurant, we sat in a cozy little nook .They have a very seasonal fresh menu. We enjoyed tatertots as anstarter . Cute cubed potatoes freshly fried served with a creamy avocado ranch. Very nice. Our second course was technically a starter as well, but we like to share, so a scallop crudo in the hot weather sounded nice. Served in a shell a tasty dish of raw scallops onion & avocado was quite refreshing. Our main was a roasted black cod. Served on fresh bell peppers. Just a hint of spice was not overpowering.. The restaurant itself has a nice ambiance & the staff are well versed and descriptive when exploring the menu. Enjoy a nice date night here. Not too fancy but definitely upscale. Would we go back....yes definitely. 4 thumbs up.

H&L lives up to the hype. We came here for brunch in their back patio and it was hands down one of the best brunches we’ve had in Sacramento. Server was pretty attentive and friendly. We got the breakfast burrito (make sure to get some hot sauce on the side) which was incredibly tasty with balanced flavors of the house made chorizo, hash browns and eggs. The porchetta hash was amazing with perfectly cooked porchetta where there was a little bit of fat and still crispy and not dry at all. Drinks were made well too, we got the Bloody Mary and iced Irish Coffee. We will definitely be back!

Met my husband here for a mid-week date lunch. It was a hot summer day, but we still sat on the back patio. It has a pleasant secret garden feel, with lots of greenery and shade. I had a Strawb-aries Season while we chatted and waited for lunch. Very refreshing, not too boozy or sweet. We shared the tator tots, which are fantastically square, and the pizzasalad. The pizzasalad was not my favorite but a nice lighter pizza option. I would certainly go back.