Where French elegance meets California fresh—an upscale dining experience in Sacramento.
Enjoy expertly crafted dishes like steak tartare, duck, and scallops in an elegant setting.
Explore a curated wine list and signature cocktails, with knowledgeable staff to guide your selection.
Perfect for date nights, birthdays, and private events with personalized service and a romantic atmosphere.
Savor dishes made with high-quality, fresh ingredients, including daily specials and classic favorites.
Experience attentive, friendly service from hostesses to chefs, ensuring a seamless and memorable visit.
The Waterboy Restaurant is what the old lady was talking about to her equally old companion...I mean for a solid hour! She went on and on about great everything was from the service to the dishes in which she described in detail, to how neatly folded the end of the toto paper was in the john! Then she started talking about how the wait person had assisted her choosing the perfect bottle of wine, to the chef coming to her table to personally thank her for her continued patronage, and loyalty....and right then her companion sluggged her in the shoulder! I was taken back by the sight, and not wanting to see them hitting each other with bibles the lady at the ticket counter stepped in and separated the two, then she told the slugger that she wasn't going to be able to catch her flight, and she would be bumped to the next flight to Hawaii. Well, I saw my old pal onto his flight...and went straight to The Wayerboy for an amazing dinner! 5 stars for sure! ! ☆☆☆☆☆
Great dining experience - impeccable service. If you appreciate quality and fresh food you should check this place out. I loved that it offered a casual dining atmosphere yet quality wasn’t compromised. Thoroughly enjoyed everything from the deviled eggs to the New York steak! I have to say the scallops were my favorite though … the Singapore sling is an amazing cocktail in an tiki mug and I don’t really even like gin! And the coffee profiteroles delicious - they just need to add some seasoning berries lol Wonderful service, professional staff, great wine list - we will definitely be back!
This place is wonderful. I came here for date night with my husband tonight. All the servers/hostess were extremely friendly and polite. We had the herb fries, foccacia bread, duck and pasta special. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful. Even my espresso martini was delicious. It's a great date night or special occasion spot to come to. I'll be back for my birthday. Highly recommend!
I wasn’t going to write a review until my husband was hit with the most violent food poisoning I’ve ever encountered… don’t worry I’ve added videos for clarification. The best part of this experience was the server and her amazing attitude. Very attentive wait staff. As for the food, it was not what I expected to say the very least. Oysters, good if you like overwhelming onion flavor. Potato gratin, tasted like it was from a box with Parmesan crusted on top. Steak tartare was the most balanced & best thing we had. Steak, so lemon-y and pink I was concerned if it would make my dog sick. Risotto, first time ever trying this and I couldn’t believe they would serve something so awful, it tasted like watery rice mixed with bad seafood. I’m not one to leave horrible reviews like this but after the hell my husband endured after eating at this restaurant, I feel obligated to tell the truth. It’s. Not. Worth. It. (Also, if you have a weak stomach don’t listen to the videos)
Elegant and classy atmosphere as well as friendly and classy hostesses. The food was extremely pleasant, flavorful and filling. The wine selection was fabulous with the servers being very knowledgeable yet fun with the recommendations. A very great place for romance and romantic/special occasions. A little pricey but definitely made my visit special.
The Waterboy is an acclaimed upscale restaurant in Sacramento, blending French culinary traditions with American and Italian influences. Known for its impeccable service, elegant yet casual atmosphere, and a menu featuring fresh, flavorful dishes like scallops, steak tartare, and duck. With a 4.7-star rating, it's perfect for date nights, special occasions, or enjoying a curated wine list and craft cocktails. Our professional staff ensures a memorable dining experience, whether for a romantic evening or a celebratory event.
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