Magpie
Richmond Grove, Sacramento
Restaurant in Sacramento, United States
Book with PearlThe Read
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Magpie is a practical Sacramento pick when the goal is an easy central dinner rather than a high-pressure reservation. Book it for a date, small celebration, or flexible group meal; choose Majka instead if a clearly defined Italian, $$ experience is more useful before committing.
About Magpie
Magpie is in Sacramento. It is closed Monday; open Tuesday and Wednesday from 4:30–9 PM; Thursday from 4:30–10 PM; Friday and Saturday from 12–10 PM; and Sunday from 12–9 PM. The dress code is smart casual. This information is especially useful if you are trying to narrow a Sacramento restaurant list without relying on assumptions about food style, price, or experience. In practical terms, Magpie can be considered for several different timing needs, from a Tuesday or Wednesday evening plan to a longer-window Friday or Saturday visit, while Monday should simply be removed from consideration.
Details about a specific cuisine, chef, tasting format, price range, signature order, awards, or seating setup are not available. This limits how confidently the restaurant can be matched to a highly specific dining brief in advance. A reliable way to plan a visit to Magpie is to start with the hours and dress code, then check the restaurant directly for current menu details, party-size needs, and any special requests. This approach keeps the planning grounded: the schedule and attire guidance are available, and anything more detailed should be before committing.
Choose it when the hours and Sacramento location fit your plan
Magpie is easiest to evaluate on practical details. If you are comparing options in Sacramento, consider Magpie alongside other restaurants such as Chicha Peruvian Kitchen & Cafe, Frog & Slim, Hook & Ladder Manufacturing Company, Majka, and TableVine, or start with the Sacramento restaurants guide. In that kind of comparison, Magpie's clearest role is as a Sacramento option with a known weekly rhythm and a smart casual dress code, not as a restaurant that can be confidently categorized by cuisine, chef, menu structure, or special-occasion positioning.
Decision-makers have limited advance information to work. Information about price range, chef details, cuisine labels, awards, or menu format for Magpie is not available. That means it may be less immediately legible than restaurants with a fully documented menu style or pricing structure, but it can still be kept on the shortlist when the timing works. For the most accurate choice, confirm the current offering directly and use the hours to decide whether a weekday evening, weekend midday, or weekend evening visit fits best. The Tuesday and Wednesday evening windows, the later Thursday close, the broad Friday and Saturday hours, and the Sunday midday-to-evening schedule are the concrete planning anchors. Once those anchors match the occasion, the next step is direct confirmation of any additional details.
Planning details
- Location
- 1601 16th St, Sacramento, CA 95814
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- magpiecafe.com
- Phone
- +19164527594
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Magpie reads like a neighborhood restaurant that prioritizes produce and provenance over theatrics. It sits on a modest midtown corner and relies on the quality of ingredients to set the tone: earnest, relaxed and quietly confident. The piece-of-the-street location and the city's agricultural hinterland inform a style that is neither overly formal nor casual, so the room feels approachable while still being mindful. Expect a composed, ingredient-forward environment where the food is the reason to notice the place rather than the architecture or design.
Best For
Magpie is best for evenings when the menu and provenance matter — dinners built around seasonal produce and straightforward mains. The presence of substantial main-course signatures and a Chicken Dinner for Two signals that the kitchen is set up for full meals rather than quick bites. The restaurant’s midpoint personality — serious about sourcing but relaxed about ceremony — makes it suitable for intimate dinners, relaxed date nights, and small groups who want a quietly curated, ingredient-focused meal without formality.
Ordering Tips
Lean into what the kitchen highlights: order classics that showcase the farm-driven approach. Signature items such as the Farm Salad, Burger, Chicken Dinner for Two and Lamb Meatballs are clear starting points. Because the narrative stresses proximity to local farms and seasonal produce, ask your server what's freshest that day and let specials guide selections. Sharing the chicken dinner or selecting a couple of mains and a couple of vegetable- forward dishes is a good way to experience their sourcing argument in practice.
Venue details
Ambiance
Pleasant atmosphere with large patio overlooking the park, complemented by a full bar in a sustainable, community-focused space.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Farm Salad
- Burger
- Chicken Dinner for Two
- Lamb Meatballs
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1601 16th St, Sacramento, CA 95814
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to book if Magpie is not the fit
Book Majka if the group wants Italian and a clearer $$ value signal. Try Chicha Peruvian Kitchen & Cafe if a more specific cuisine direction would make the decision easier.
Restaurant context
How Magpie compares in Sacramento
Magpie is the easier, lower-friction choice in this set when the group wants a central Sacramento dinner without committing to a tightly defined cuisine or price signal. Majka is more useful for diners who want certainty before booking: Italian, $$, and easier to position for a casual date or small group that already knows what kind of meal it wants.
Chicha Peruvian Kitchen & Cafe is the better cross-shop when the group wants a more specific cuisine direction. Frog & Slim and TableVine are worth checking when ambiance or wine-focused dining matters more than convenience alone. Hook & Ladder Manufacturing Company is the practical alternative for diners who want another Sacramento option with a broader occasion fit.
For value, Majka has the clearest signal because the $$ tier sets expectations upfront. Magpie is the pick when booking ease and a central address matter more than pre-reading the menu in detail; choose a peer when the cuisine, budget, or room style needs to be pinned down before the reservation.
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Compare Magpie
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magpie | Sacramento | , | , | No published awards |
| Chicha Peruvian Kitchen & Cafe | Sacramento | , | , | No published awards |
| Frog & Slim | Sacramento | , | , | No published awards |
| TableVine | Sacramento | , | , | No published awards |
| Majka | Sacramento | Italian | $$ | 2026 Michelin Plate2025 Michelin Plate |
| Hook & Ladder Manufacturing Company | Sacramento | , | , | No published awards |
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How Magpie Sacramento compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Magpie accommodate groups?
Information about group-dining, private rooms, or seating capacity is not available. Magpie is in Sacramento and is open Tuesday through Sunday, with hours beginning at 12 PM on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. For larger parties, confirm current availability directly with the restaurant.
What should I order at Magpie?
Venue-specific menu details are not available, so the safest move is to review the current menu directly rather than planning around a named dish.
What should a first-timer know about Magpie?
Start with the basics: Magpie is in Sacramento, the dress code is smart casual, and it is closed Monday. It opens at 4:30 PM Tuesday through Thursday, and at 12 PM Friday through Sunday.
What are alternatives to Magpie in Sacramento?
If you are comparing Sacramento options, you can also look at Chicha Peruvian Kitchen & Cafe, Frog & Slim, Hook & Ladder Manufacturing Company, Majka, and TableVine. Use the current hours, menu, and planning details for each venue to decide which fits your plan.
Is Magpie good for a special occasion?
Information about private dining, tasting menus, awards, or pricing is not available. For a special occasion, use the smart-casual dress code and current hours as a starting point, then check directly with Magpie for any event-specific needs.
Is a midday or evening visit better at Magpie?
Magpie has 12 PM opening hours on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday hours begin at 4:30 PM, and the restaurant is closed Monday. Choose based on the day you want to visit and confirm current details before going.
