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The Waterboy


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4.5 of 5 stars 53 ratings
53 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
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4.0 of 5 stars
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3.0 of 5 stars
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2.0 of 5 stars
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#4 of 966 restaurants in Sacramento
  • Cuisines: American, French, Italian, Californian
  • Price range*: €12-20 ($18-$30)

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5 of 5 stars
nicoleezk   1 contribution
Charlotte
Nov 5, 2009

Before leaving the Sacramento area, my husband and I had become regulars at this quant, charming neighborhood gem. The food was always amazing and service impeccable. Chef Rick always strives to create the highest standard in his dishes, making masterpieces from simple, locally grown/ raised items. Everytime, we are in the area, we are sure stop in for dinner. more

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5 of 5 stars
SuziAlfaro   8 contributions
Sacramento, California
Oct 8, 2009

Waterboy is a great place to eat. The food is delicious and creative. Local, fresh ingredients are always used. Service is great and unpretentious. It is a little noisy and parking is some times a challenge. more

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5 of 5 stars
mybeach101f   5 contributions
mybeach101
Aug 17, 2009

I love the caesar salad, but everything I have tried here has been outstanding. The setting is artistic and aesthetic. Its very convenient to mid town and down town. Great food and atmosphere. more

Fine food.
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5 of 5 stars
CaliforniaVoyageuse   2 contributions
California
Jun 25, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

The menu is always thoughtfully prepared. The food is delicious. The service impeccable. The chef is wonderful, very approachable and he occasionally offers cooking classes which are great fun. I highly recommend Waterboy. more

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5 of 5 stars
Nor-Cal-Sulli   10 contributions
Folsom, CA
May 26, 2009

Great food. Very great service. A must for someone wanting to experience good cooking in Sacramento. more

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4 of 5 stars
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Nov 20, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

An always relable always satisfying place to eat. It has aged well and continues to be one of the best in Sacramento. more

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5 of 5 stars
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Jun 24, 2008

The best food and best service! more

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Jun 13, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Perhaps the best restaurant in Sacramento. Well executed rustic French cuisine with impeccable service. more

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4 of 5 stars
travelpiggy   9 contributions
Elk Grove
May 19, 2008

This was our first dinning experience at the Waterboy. We’ve heard many good reviews and decided to give it a try. We went for dinner on a Wednesday night. To our surprise, the restaurant was packed by 7pm. Having had the pleasure of trying many nice restaurants around Sacramento and in California, I would rank Waterboy towards that top. For... more

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4 of 5 stars
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May 7, 2008

Love the Waterboy. It's been pushed to the side since the arrival of Mulvaney's and Ella, but still a foodie's delight! more

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The Waterboy Address

2000 Capitol Ave, Sacramento, CA 95814-4215
Tel: (916) 498-9891 Fax: 916 498 9893
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.