🇺🇸 Sacramento Food | The Citizen Hotel – Next-Level Cocktails & Vibe

We first discovered The Citizen Hotel, Autograph Collection during our initial trip to Sacramento. Located at 926 J St, this hotel boasts a retro-artistic design with bold, high-contrast colors that make it instantly memorable. Though room rates have since climbed (and downtown noise can be a downside), we still make a point to visit their restaurant every time we’re in town — it’s just that good! Note: This is totally subjective, but I’m personally a huge fan of their fusion cuisine. A bit on the salty side sometimes, but it doesn’t take away from the overall deliciousness. This time we tried their cocktails: 🍹 Fruit for Thought (the shorter one) – Rich, complex, and not too sweet. Loved it! 🍸 The taller ginger-based drink – A bit too heavy on the ginger… tasted like flu medicine with a twist of orange 😂 Still kinda healthy though? They had a special Thanksgiving menu (3-course), but with kids, waiting between courses just doesn’t work. We opted for the bar menu — cheaper and faster! 🥬 Only skip the brussels sprouts — bitter and oversauced with spicy glaze. 🍔 But the burger is a must-order!! It’s all about the seasoning — hard to describe, just trust me. The restaurant itself is photogenic industrial-chic 📸. At night, it’s worth walking around downtown Sacramento — the lights, the vibe, the little shops… a perfect way to end the day. 👨👩👧👦 Kid-friendly? Yes – especially if you stick to the bar area and casual bites. #WeekendIdeas #BayAreaKids #SacramentoEats #FamilyTravel #USHotels #HistoricHotels #CocktailLovers #Foodiefamily 🍔🌃🎨