Natomas Eateries Open for Outdoor Dining

Vampire Penguing524 Mexican Restaurant was one of 21 Natomas-area restaurants which received a grant from the city of Sacramento to help pay for an outdoor seating area. / Courtesy Photo

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With the regional stay-at-home order lifted, Sacramento County shifted back to the purple tier which allows outdoor dining at area eateries.

Here’s a roundup of Natomas restaurants which have outdoor, patio dining in addition to take out and/or delivery:

• 524 Mexican Food
• Beach Hut Deli
• Bell Bru
• BJ’s Restaurant
• Black Bear Diner
• Casa Ramos
• Chang’s Thai
• Chevy’s
• Chicken & Waffles
• Coffee Break Cafe
• Coldstone Creamery
• Dickey’s Barbecue
• Don Quixote
• Dos Coyotes
• El Burrito Taqueria
• Falafel Corner
• Halal Fried Chicken
• Hub Eats & Drinks
• IHOP
• Jack’s Urban Eats
• Kobe Sushi
• Koshi Ramen
• Mel’s Original Diner
• Mezcal
• Monsoon Burger
• Oshima Sushi
• Paradise Indian Grill
• Pizza Press
• Pete’s Restaurant
• Rubio’s
• Sizzler
• Shalimar
• Taqueria Rincon Alteño
• Tokyo Steakhouse
• Vampire Penguin
• Waffle Experience

In May 2020, the city launched its “Farm to Fork Al Fresco” program which allowed restaurants located in city limits to expand their dining facilities into public sidewalks and/or streets as well as adjacent parking areas. The program is meant to enable restaurants to service more customers while adhering to physical distancing recommendations.

The city also awarded a limited number of grants to help businesses pay for expanding their dining areas outdoors. More than 20 Natomas-area businesses were awarded grants to establish outdoor dining areas.

Check out our previous list of restaurants operating with take out and/or delivery here.

*This information is subject to change and many restaurants are operating on adjusted schedules.

524 Mexican Restaurant was one of 21 Natomas-area restaurants which received a grant from the city of Sacramento to help pay for an outdoor seating area. / Courtesy Photo