Hook and Ladder Manufacturing Company - Sacramento, California

Rahul Somani

On our way back from South lake Tahoe, we picked this spot in Sacramento for a quick lunch break before heading to the bay area. It was a large group with a mix of adults and kids.
The restaurant was quite empty (probably because of the time we got there) and they got us situated quickly. To get the kids busy, they even handed out coloring pages and pencils.
Their menu while not very extensive has a good mix of options for vegetarians and a solid variety to choose from. Their carrot salad and heirloom tomato sandwich were really good.
The kids enjoyed butter and red sauce pasta, along with cheese pizza and tater tots.
Overall, it was a great experience combined with a clean environment and amazing service. Highly recommend people to try this spot!

Eddie Lieu

I met up with a group of colleagues here for dinner on a Tuesday (5/7/24) evening. We made reservations ahead of time and had no issues doing so.

Parking can be challenging with 1 hour meters in the surrounding area. There are free 2 hour street parking available if walking is not a concern.

The H&L restaurant decor is laid back and inviting both inside and out. There’s seating in the front patio as well as the back of the restaraunt. It’s both inviting and relaxing which is pretty cool.

Our group of 8 got a table inside and was seated in this VERY interesting horseshoe shaped table that was super wide and quite large. While the design allows a staff worker to easily serve every seated guests around the table, it wasn’t very conducive to guest interaction if they are seated across the table from another.

Our server (didn’t get his name) was great. He was super patient with us as we took our time through the evening with ordering from the Happy Hour menu, appetizers, dinner, desserts, and drinks for the evening.

Drinks for our group included the La Luchadora, Mister Ed, Smash or Pass, The Santanic Panic, H&L G&T, and several other orders. All the drinks turned out really good. Well assembled cocktails with good ingredients and definitely not from mixers. This is a plus!

Food order for the evening included the Fried Chicken Sandwich, Jerk Califlower, Black Cod, Brick Chicken, Pizzas, and several other items. For dessert, we got the Chocolate Budino, Earl Gray Panna Cotta, and Trio of Amaro Cookies. The food and dessert turned out quite good, all very yummy and delicious. My dish (Fried Chicken Sandwich) came with a side of fries although I would’ve substituted with a side salad instead. While the sandwich was tasty, the fries came out soft and dull. The desserts were very good. Both the Budino and Panna Cotta were enjoyable and perfect way to close the evening out.

The cost of the dinner came out to be about $75 with tax and tip for each of us, a bit on the higher side for casual dining that included two drinks, dinner, and desserts to share.

So how did H&L score? Here are the results: Atmosphere (4/5). Service (4/5). Food (4/5). Desserts (5/5). Drinks (5/5). Value to Price Ratio (3/5). Overall Experience (4/5).

H&L is a pretty neat place to grab a bite to eat. The climate is relaxing, laid back, and makes for a great place to have an enjoyable meal with good company. Be wary of the horseshoe table if closer seating amongst your group is important to you. H&L has something for everyone and is friendly to vegetarians and vegans. Drinks are authentic and made with genuine ingredients and not from mixers. Expect to pay a higher premium for the overall experience however for this casual dining experience. Parking can be a challenge especially if you plan to stay longer than 2 hours. Maybe consider taking an Uber but that would add to your cost for the evening. I would definitely return to try out some of the items on the menu.

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Aydin Ermolaev

Lovely food, drinks, and atmosphere. Definitely a favorite restaurant and the service is wonderful and makes you feel special.

Walter Ford

H&L was a favorite pre Covid... we returned post Covid and the menu had changed quite a bit. There were a lot of "safe" foods and I understand it about survival. We returned with friends the other day and they are back! The menu was varied and deep.. one of got the rockfish special, we also had a pizza, short ribs and ox tail cavatappi. All the dishes were well prepared and presented nicely. We were very impressed and happy. The cocktails list reads like a conspiracy theorists wet dream... it was funny! I'm glad that H&L survived and are back on the ground running! Our waitress was very good and quick in her quips... No photos.... we are it too fats but check back since we WILL be back.

Update - we've been back 2 more times - they are consistent and attentive... I love the vibe!

Nicole R

H&L is worth the visit! This place was amazing from the food to the service and the atmosphere. We cannot wait to come back and try the dinner menu. The avocado toast was the best I have ever had. Be sure to try the homemade ginger beer!

Michelle McCormick-Rost

Cozy atmosphere that invites you to relax and enjoy. The seasonal dishes are amazing making it one of my favorite spots to explore new tastes. The cocktails are a highlight as well—delicious and fun. My favorite spot for a date night or with a group of friends. Hook and Ladder never disappoints. Very friendly and attentive staff.

Kelly Drake

Good food. Wish the menu was more extensive. Beautiful patio dining.

Mikel Dohner

We came to this restaurant for a themed dinner and everything was great. The food was delicious. The steak was especially juicy and tender. I loved the crisp skin on the salmon. Everything before the main course and after was just bursting with flavor. I had been wanting to try this restaurant for a while, and it will not be my last visit!