What are the opening hours?

Tuesday 5pm - 9pm Wednesday 11:30am - 2pm 5pm - 9pm Thursday 11:30am - 2pm 5:15pm - 9pm Friday 11:30am - 2pm 5pm - 9:30pm Saturday 5pm - 9:30pm

The Waterboy

The Waterboy Restaurant— Providing delicious food & excellent service in Midtown Sacramento since 1996. Lunch • Dinner • Private Events • Cooking Classes
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The Waterboy is a neighborhood restaurant in Midtown Sacramento cooking delicious food and providing great service since 1996. We feature a seasonal menu, inspired primarily by the beautiful cuisines of northern Italy and southern France. In addition, we offer a diverse wine list and a full bar featuring artisanal cocktails and aperitifs. Reservations: https://resy.com/cities/39/the-waterboy

05/02/2026

Hey, guess what? We still have a few spots available for our “Ode to Chez Panisse” Thursday Dinner event on May 7th!

We’ll be cooking up a delicious multi-course menu drawn from Rick’s most recent visit to Chez Panisse, his all-time favorite restaurant and single greatest inspiration behind The Waterboy. Our pairing option will return with a selection of wines from Kermit Lynch, handpicked to complement each course.

Seats are going quickly, and we’d love to save one for you! ❤️🍽️ Tickets are available through https://resy.com/cities/sacramento-ca/venues/the-waterboy/events/thursday-dinner-05-07-2026-ode-to-chez-panisse-2026-05-07
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🌱 Thursday Dinner at The Waterboy, 05/07/2026: “Ode to Chez Panisse”

Amuse Bouche
Some Tasty Bites to Get Things Started

Alaskan Halibut Tartare
Endive, Mizuna, Pickled Beets, Shallot Vinaigrette, Crème Fraîche

Warm Capay Valley Asparagus
Mustard-Tarragon Dressing, Pancetta, Farm Egg, Toasty Breadcrumbs

Grilled Quail
Spring Garlic Potato Purée, Carrots, Turnips, Favas, Morel Mushrooms, Balsamico

Honey-Chiffon Cake
Strawberries, Maybe Cherries, Crème Chantilly
�$110 per person (this price includes gratuity)

See you soon!
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** Thursday Dinner is a special event at The Waterboy where we offer a prix fixe menu to be enjoyed by all guests dining with us that evening. This will be the only menu available that night. Seating is limited and tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets are available through our link in bio. **

📸: (1) Chef Rick & Chef Kate at our last Thursday Dinner (2) Le Menu: “Ode to Chez Panisse” (3) Snippets from our last Thursday Dinner (4) Kitchen field trip to Chez Panisse for dinner last year

04/21/2026

📢 Pardon our interruption for this brief public service announcement: The Waterboy Pastrami Sandwich is on special for lunch today & tomorrow (possibly Thursday as well). Very official people say that eating this sandwich improves the likelihood of having a great day by 792% (and no, we did not forget a decimal point).

Thank you. You may now resume your regularly scheduled programming.

📸🎥: Waterboy Smoked Pastrami Sandwich on House Rye Bread with Cabbage, Pickles & Whole Grain Mustard
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Lunch is available Tuesday through Friday, and dinner from Tuesday through Saturday.

04/17/2026

We just switched up our desserts, and we think you’ll be very happy to know that Chloe put Crème Brûlée back on the menu! We certainly are 😋 It’s flavored with Earl Grey, and it is so, so, so delicious.

Thank you Chloe! 🙏❤️

📸🎥 Earl Grey Crème Brûlée with Vanilla Biscotti

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📢 Our next Thursday Dinner event takes place on May 7th. Check your inbox for the announcement email 💌

Lunch is available Tuesday through Friday, and dinner from Tuesday through Saturday.

04/16/2026

Rick came in as a guest a couple weeks ago, and this is what he ordered as his entrée… Cotoletta di Maiale. It’s safe to say he knows what he’s doing around here, so copying his order probably wouldn’t be the worst move.

This dish features pasture-raised California Berkshire pork from the wonderful folks at Sweet Water Farm & Ranch Co. They’re regenerative ranchers in the Central Sierras who are deeply committed to ethical practices that respect the animals and honor the land. Their pork is fantastic, and we’re really proud to offer it here at The Waterboy.

📸🎥 Cotoletta di Maiale: Breaded Pork Cutlet with Garlicky Braised Cannellini Beans, Radish-Fennel Salad, Herb Jus & Salsa Verde

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Lunch is available Tuesday through Friday, and dinner from Tuesday through Saturday.

03/31/2026

A very special celebrity is making a guest appearance at The Waterboy this week! 🤩 That’s right, folks… the one & only Mr. Kevin White is taking a break from retirement to fill in as our evening manager! He’ll be here Tuesday- Saturday night, so come join us for dinner & say hello 🤠🌺

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Lunch is available Tuesday through Friday, and dinner from Tuesday through Saturday.

03/20/2026

Two of our forever favorites here at The Waterboy… steak tartare & Izzy ❤️ (Izzy’s in the lead by a landslide, but we sure do love steak tartare.)

1. Steak Tartare: Angus Beef, Crispy Potato Chips & Caramelized Onion-Black Pepper Dip

2. Izzy at The Waterboy in modern times📱💻🚘

3. Izzy at The Waterboy in olden times 📟📜🐴
No date on the photo, but since it was developed at Albertsons (remember Albertsons?!), we know it was somewhere between 1996 and 2006 🕵️‍♂️

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Lunch is available Tuesday through Friday, and dinner from Tuesday through Saturday.

03/16/2026

Join us on March 26th as we welcome spring to The Waterboy with our first Thursday Dinner of the year!

Rick, Kate & Crew will be cooking a delicious multi-course menu inspired by the flavors and traditions of Rome. Our pairing option will return with a selection of delightful wines from our friend Todd at , handpicked to complement each course.

Seats are going quickly, so reserve your spot soon! ❤️🍽️ (Tickets available through link in bio) ⁠
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🇮🇹 Thursday Dinner at The Waterboy, 3/26/26: “Springtime in Rome”
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Antipasti
A Selection of Savory Bites

Insalata di Mare
Fish & Shellfish Salad with Olives, Little Beets, Salsa Verde & Lemon

Rigatoni all’Amatriciana
Tomato, Guanciale, Red Chile, Pecorino Romano

Chicken Saltimbocca
Mary’s Chicken Breast, Prosciutto, Fontina, Sage, Spring Onions, Garlicky Greens, Artichoke Mashed Potatoes, Marsala Jus

Polenta Cake
Lemon, Rosemary, Zabaglione
 $110 per person (this price includes gratuity)

Ci vediamo presto!

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** Thursday Dinner is a special event at The Waterboy where we offer a prix fixe menu to be enjoyed by all guests dining with us that evening. This will be the only menu available that night. Seating is limited and tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets are available through our link in bio. **

03/10/2026

You know what makes us really happy? Spaghetti alla Carbonara. We think it will make you really happy too, and we’d love to cook you a bowl (or two… or ten) this week.

📸: Spaghetti alla Carbonara with House-Smoked Bacon, Farm Eggs, Sage, Black Pepper & Pecorino Romano

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Lunch is available Tuesday through Friday, and dinner from Tuesday through Saturday.

03/04/2026

One of our favorite cozy comfort foods returned to the menu last week ❤️

📸🎥: Red Wine Braised Beef Short Ribs with Creamy Polenta, Nantes Carrots, Mushrooms, Roasted Squash, Spring Onions, Gremolata & Balsamico

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Lunch is available Tuesday through Friday, and dinner from Tuesday through Saturday.

02/19/2026

Looks like we might be getting a little break from the rain, but it’s still perfect pot pie weather 🥧😋🥧

We’re switching up the filling each week, and right now it’s our classic chicken. Come join us for lunch and enjoy!

📸🎥 Waterboy Pot Pie: Flaky House Pastry, Seasonal Vegetables, Frequently Changing Protein, Lots of Love

**Our pot pie is only available during lunch. If you’d like to order more than two for take-away, we kindly ask that you call us a few days in advance.**

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Lunch is available Tuesday through Friday, and dinner from Tuesday through Saturday.

Address

2000 Capitol Avenue
Sacramento, CA
95811

Opening Hours

Tuesday	5pm - 9pm
Wednesday	11:30am - 2pm
	5pm - 9pm
Thursday	11:30am - 2pm
	5:15pm - 9pm
Friday	11:30am - 2pm
	5pm - 9:30pm
Saturday	5pm - 9:30pm

Telephone

+19164989891

Website

http://www.waterboyrestaurant.com/

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