Hit the ATM ($10-$20)
- Huey's Diner HOWE+ARDEN
- This Classic 1950's style diner is located right nect to Chili's in the Howe/Bout Arden complex. They offer lots of great American food, with lots of nostailgic stuff around.
- Chili's HOWE+ARDEN
- Sorry, now all you can think about is that "Baby Back Ribs" commercial! Besides the Ribs, and Awesome Blossoms, Chili's offers a ton of great beers on tap at the bar. It's a great place to take a date before hitting the movies by Arden Fair Mall.
- Paesano's MIDTOWN
- To get a hold of some great Italian food, go to Paesano's. From Pizza to pasta, everything on the menu is great. They also have a large variety of fine wines to go with every meal. Be prepared to wait a while before seated - It is very popular and can get pretty crowded.
- Rubicon Brewing Co. MIDTOWN
- Rubicon offers a ton of great appetizers and beer, of course. If you're a big fan of microbrews, grab a "Rubi-cube": a refillable cube of beer (a couple of gallons) that fit perfectly into your fridge. Always a popular "to-go" item.
- River City Brewing Co. DOWNTOWN PLAZA
- Stop by River City next time you're shopping or whatever at the K Street Mall. With 2 stories of dining, you won't be disappointed with the food or the beer. Cruise by here before or after going to the movies downtown.
- Hard Rock Cafe DOWNTOWN PLAZA
- Hard Rock is always a popular choice to Sacramento newcomers. Located in the old America Live location of the K Street Mall, they offer great food, and tons of rock memorabilia all over every inch of the place. Be prepared for a 30-45 minute wait - they give you pagers for when your table is ready!
- TGI Friday's HOWE+HURLEY Fridays has the best appetizers around, as well as a ton of great drinks. From their famous Mudslides to Potato Skins, it's an awesome place to eat, drink and be merry.
- El Torito HOWE+HURLEY
- Happy hour is 5-8 p.m. Come by after class or whatever and enjoy the drink specials and cheap food. This place is too cool. Order up their Happy hour nachos and feast for only a buck or two. Come for the food, stay for that second (or third) grande margarita. Can you say... "taxi"?
- Chevy's HOWE+HURLEY
- Part of the "Triangle" (Chevy's-ElTo-Friday's), and this place does not disappoint. As usual, great food, good drinks, yada yada yada. Find out which of these three places you like the most and frequent them often. It's what college is all about.
- Woody's GARDEN HIGHWAY
- Woody's is located right on the river, along Garden Highway. They have great views if it's warm enough to dine outside, and great food as well. They're starting to have bands and such play on a regular basis as well. Open seasonally (when the weather is nice).
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