Waterboy - Sacramento

Italian, Californian, French
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Waterboy

Waterboy
4.3 / 5 (4308 reviews)

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The restaurant from Sacramento offers 231 different dishes and drinks on the menu at an average price of $50.6.

At The Waterboy, our goal is to offer a delightful dining experience inspired by the cuisines of southern France and northern Italy. Our monthly menu showcases the best of local, seasonal ingredients including naturally raised meats, local organic produce, and freshly baked breads. With excellent service and a reasonably priced wine list, we are confident you will enjoy your visit to The Waterboy.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Lucious

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★ 4.3 / 5 from 4308 reviews

The restaurant in Sacramento has received mixed reviews from customers, with some disappointed in the limited and overpriced menu offerings, while others were impressed with the inventive and tasty dishes. The food quality ranged from mediocre to excellent, with some diners recommending certain dishes like oysters on the half shell and potato gratin. The service was generally good, although some reviewers noted occasional lapses like absent servers. Overall, the restaurant seems to have potential for a great dining experience, particularly for those looking for a sophisticated and leisurely meal in a quiet location.

jeannettev
20.01.2024

Waterboy never fails to disappoint; the menu is seasonal and farm to fork. We love eating here during the week and weekend when visiting Sacramento. Wine list is interesting and includes local wineries.

tomcat
20.01.2024

I am rating this an overall very good experience primarily due to the great work and attention of our server. She was very knowledgeable concerning the overall menu and specials and provided good suggestions to our party. Waterboy menu, in my opinion, is somewhat limited, portions are med/small and ingredients are simple (I assume farm to table approach). Food was nonetheless, attractively presented, hot and tasty. Cheesecake dessert was excellent.

dexterb
20.01.2024

The Waterboy has been our favorite since Rick Mahan opened years ago! He only gets better!! Staff is outstanding, helpful but not hovering! Food is luscious, seasonal and just the perfect portions! I recommend The Waterboy to everyone looking for a great restaurant even though I live in Reno, Nevada now. We still go for a perfect meal!!

lucious14
13.04.2025

Pink lady cider, Corti Bros Sherry Cask Special 7yr Whiskey, Duck Breast, Pork Belly. We went because a lot of staff took vacation this week and they closed for lunch instead of taxing their staff to cover. I respected it so much that I made surethat I came out for my son’s very first special dinner at a fancy restaurant.

kafeero-gilbert
13.04.2025

I finally had the time to come eat here! ???? Beers tasted great! I had Oriole pick them and had plenty of fun going from a clueless pedestrian of spirits wines to enthusiastic beer guzzler. My rare steak came out w/ decent sear. I got the marinatedolives and a taster plate of beers too. Great service, disarmingly good food!

  • First Course

    Waterboy Caesar Salad
    Waterboy Caesar Salad
    $16.0
  • Main Course

    Rick's Deluxe Burger
    Rick's Deluxe Burger
    $19.0
  • Bubbles

    Sharffenberger, Brut Excellence, Mendocino
    Sharffenberger, Brut Excellence, Mendocino
    $42.1
  • Half Bottles

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    $31.1
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