Bar West

Bar West in Midtown
Now tied for #12 place out of 19.  This place was ok but many conversations compared it to "Denny's" not in any good way.

Reservations

Reservations cannot be made but are not needed for brunch.

Other Bottomless Drinks

None.  

Outdoor Seating

Yes.

Food Issues

Yes the food was underwhelming like a Denny's. 

Food Variety

rated 7.5 out of 10.  Lunch was available too.

Availability of Car Parking

rated 6 out of 10.  

Mimosa kept full

rated 10 out of 10.  

Atmosphere

rated 7 out of 10.

Cornerstone

Cornerstone in Midtown
Tied for #12 place out of 18.  This place was ok. We appreciated that the brunch went into the afternoon and therefore a great place if no one can wake up before Noon.  The place was not packed so a big party can easily come in after Noon.  However, the food (especially compared to all the other places we have tried) was a basic "diner" style fare.

Reservations

Reservations can be made for 6 or more.  But as I mentioned above, after noon reservations are not needed.

Other Bottomless Drinks

None.  

Outdoor Seating

Yes, but limited.

Food Issues

None.  However the food was really basic and the hollandaise (i asked for on the side to try it) tasted like chicken soup...ick.

Food Variety

rated 5 out of 10.  Diner fare with some mildly interesting specials. Lunch was served too.

Availability of Car Parking

rated 8 out of 10.  Parking is pretty easy in this area.

Mimosa kept full

rated 10 out of 10.  Each glass came with its own pitcher of mimosas.  Leads to one of our favorite saying/circumstances, if your glass is empty it is your own fault! ;)

Atmosphere

rated 7 out of 10.

Golden Bear

Golden Bear in Midtown
Rated #12 out of 18.  We loved this place, but as our scores stack up...the places that don't allow reservations have a hard time competing.

Reservations

No reservations.:(  A couple of us when early so we can sit and take over tables as they became available.  Once we did show up they did make an effort to keep two tables (next to each other) vacant until we all had seats.

Other Bottomless Drinks

None.  

Outdoor Seating

Yes, nice patio on K Street.

Food Issues

None.

Food Variety

rated 7 out of 10.  The food was very filling, great variety with some creative touches. The breakfast nachos (see picture above) were quite yummy.

Availability of Car Parking

rated 7 out of 10.  K Street can be a challenge but there usually is a spot within two blocks on either side.

Mimosa kept full

rated 8 out of 10.  

Atmosphere

rated 8 out of 10.

The Quest Continues

While some places go out of business (or stop having a bottomless mimosa brunch) some have gotten added.

Here are the current rankings:

• 1 Broderick's
• 2 Devere's Irish Pub
• 3 Capitol Garage
• 4 Iron Steaks
• 5 Evan's Kitchen
• 6 Pizza Rock
• 7 Cafeteria 15L
• 7 Capitol Dime (After)
• 8 Monsoon
• 9 Rio City Cafe
• 10 Strings Urban Kitchen
• 10 Clarks Corner
• 11 Krupos
• 12 Capitol Dime (Before)
• 13 33rd Street Bistro
• 14 Ink
• 15 Morgan's Bar & Grill
• 16 Pour House
• 17 Easy on I

Here are the places still on our list to visit:

• Republic Bar & Grill 
• Limelight
• Elixir
• Coyote/Oshisi Tap House
• Bistro Michel 
• Firestone
• Riverside Clubhouse
• Cornerstone
• Bar West
• Golden Bear

Which ones are your favorites?  Do you know of any other places that have bottomless mimosas in Sacramento?

Capitol Dime - gave it another try

Capitol Dime (2nd Try) located in the Downtown


As of this post ranked #7 (tied) out of 19. Total Score 12.1(You can see our original review here, Rank #12 with a score of 8.3)

With Capitol Dime under new management (by the manager of our top rated place Broderick's), we decided to give Capitol Dime another try.  The menu was revamped (small - which we hope will expand a bit over time) and good service - we were glad we did!

Reservations

Reservations can be made but you must have a minimum of 8 people.

Other Bottomless Drinks

None.  

Outdoor Seating

Yes. It was under construction but we know how fabulous it is from a past visit.

Food Issues

The service slowed a bit when they got busier but still good service.

Food Variety

rated 7 out of 10.  The menu was rather small. We hope it gets expanded over time.  Although not a specific criteria, the food was very good and all of us left fully satisfied.  At other restaurants, like Strings, we felt hungry even after a full meal.

Availability of Car Parking

rated 5 out of 10.  The place is hard to find and parking is a block or two away.

Mimosa kept full

rated 9 out of 10.  The mimosa mix was inconsistent, but we kept our own glasses full with the carafes.

Atmosphere

rated 9 out of 10. Love the rustic atmosphere with the pickled veggies everywhere (many of our regulars do this as a hobby)...and love the outdoor seating too.

Strings Urban Kitchen

Strings Urban Kitchen

located in the Downtown

As of this post ranked #10 (tied) out of 18. Total Score 11.1

Reservations

Reservations can be made but you must have a minimum of 8 people.

Other Bottomless Drinks

None.  

Outdoor Seating

Primarily, it is a bit small inside

Food Issues

Service very slow.

Food Variety

rated 7 out of 10.  The menu was one of the smallest we have seen, but the full lunch/dinner menu was available.

Availability of Car Parking

rated 6 out of 10.  The place is hard to find and parking is a block or two away.

Mimosa kept full

rated 6 out of 10.  Slow service.  Enjoyed the mix of mostly orange juice with some champagne.

Atmosphere

rated 8 out of 10. Unique outdoor atmosphere that felt like we were at a resort or a college campus dorm.

Easy on I

Easy on I

located in the Downtown

As of this post ranked #17 of 17. Total Score 3.6

Reservations

Reservations cannot be made.  It may not require reservations but the place is on the small side, so if you pick the wrong time you may have to wait.

Other Bottomless Drinks

None.  

Outdoor Seating

None.

Food Issues

Some food was not hot and some of the baked items were dry.

Food Variety

rated 2 out of 10.  The menu was the smallest we have seen.  It is a new place so hopefully the selection will expand.

Availability of Car Parking

rated 5 out of 10.  The streets around the location are mostly metered but spots can be found a few blocks away.

Mimosa kept full

rated 9 out of 10.  We left quite tipsy.

Atmosphere

rated 7 out of 10. Nice and casual.