4
- 3.9Food
- 4.2Service
- 4.6Ambience
- 3.8Value
Noise • Moderate
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4
Noise • Moderate
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley
Great for brunch
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley
Hot spot
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley
Great for outdoor dining
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley
Great for scenic views
Sacramento
Great for brunch
Sacramento
Hot spot
Sacramento
Great for outdoor dining
Sacramento
Great for scenic views
Stephen
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley3 reviews
Dined on 19 October 2026
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Sacramento / Sacramento Valley2 reviews
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Sacramento / Sacramento Valley1 review
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Sacramento / Sacramento Valley1 review
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Sacramento / Sacramento Valley8 reviews
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Sacramento / Sacramento Valley3 reviews
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Sacramento / Sacramento Valley6 reviews
Dined on 12 August 2026
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For the riverside views and a lively sunset, plan an early evening visit, guests repeatedly praise the beautiful sunsets from the river deck; for a calmer meal, Monday evenings (one guest arrived at 5:30 PM on a Monday and found plenty of tables) tend to be less crowded.
Yes, Crawdads on the River is family‑friendly: guests describe visiting with children (including groups with multiple kids), servers who were attentive to families, and children enjoying menu items like the cheeseburger and shrimp.
Crawdads on the River tends to draw busy, energy-filled crowds on peak visits, guests report waits and even reservation backups on holidays like Father's Day, while Monday evenings have been noted as quieter with plenty of tables available.
Crawdads on the River is a riverside, high-energy spot with live music, laughter, and beautiful sunset views from the deck; an enclosed porch is available for cooler days or when you want a slightly cozier seat.
Casual Dress, comfortable, informal clothing is appropriate; nothing formal is expected.
Sundays are a popular choice, guests often visit for riverfront brunches and lively Sunday/Easter afternoons, making it a scenic, energetic day to go.
Some menu items come in generous servings, guests mention the Cajun pasta's portion was satisfying, and a bucket of crawdads is reported as big enough to share between two.
Yes, Crawdads on the River’s riverside seating and sunset views, plus several positive Valentine’s Day visits, make it a lovely option for a special evening.
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