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Echo & Rig - Steakhouse in Sacramento, California

Echo & Rig

4.2 (486 reviews)

500 NW J St Suite 150, Sacramento, CA 95814

Steak house
Bar
Brunch restaurant
Butcher shop
Cocktail bar
Lunch restaurant
Restaurant

About Echo & Rig - steak house in Sacramento, California

Modern American surf 'n' turf spot with a butcher on site, offering weekend brunch & craft beer.

Customer Review Summary

Opinions on Echo & Rig are mixed. Some diners rave about exceptional service and delicious food, particularly highlighting the pork belly and Bavette steak. Kim received specific praise for her recommendations and attentiveness. Other reviewers describe disappointing experiences, citing poor service, overcooked steaks, and lackluster side dishes. Concerns include inconsistent service quality, slow drink and food delivery, and issues with seating arrangements. Several commenters noted a lack of atmosphere and freshness in the food compared to other locations. While some enjoyed memorable dining experiences, others felt let down and embarrassed recommending the restaurant.

Key Features

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Hard liquor
  • Small plates
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Cozy
  • Romantic
  • Trending
  • Trendy
  • Upscale

Crowd

  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Lunch reservations recommended
  • Reservations required
  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards

Children

  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free street parking
  • Paid parking garage
  • Paid parking lot
  • Paid street parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.2 out of 5
5
312
4
76
3
35
2
25
1
38
Based on 486 reviews

Daniel Bezerra

2 weeks ago

Overrated! Disappointing service and food. The restaurant was empty, but I was given a bartender to wait on me instead of traditional waiting staff. He was not familiar with the term À la carte, and I was not allowed to purchase any item on the menu individually. This is very unusual practice for a steakhouse. In addition, I ordered the Rib Eye Cap; the allegedly best item that was on their menu, but was disappointing. I asked for the temperature to be medium, but as you see in the picture, my entre was overcooked, and the portion was miniscule. The bartender shift ended, and I was uninformed of the staff change, and my cup sat empty. I had to ask for water. At any restaurant, no cup should ever go empty. Finally, they do not accept Tap payments because their systems are too old; this was the least disappointment from this restaurant, but I thought I should include in this review.

Antoni Gambetta

3 months ago

This place was absolutely amazing! From the moment we walked in Kim greeted us and engaged in conversation to see what we felt like for the evening in seating. Luckily we listened to her and sat in her section. The food was wonderful, but she made the evening an experience to remember!! We started with her recommendations of the pork belly and cauliflower paired with cocktails. The pork belly is a must have. If you are anywhere near the place you need to stop in and have the pork belly, it is that good. Seriously, after 2 bites we ordered a second one. Kim was extremely helpful on selecting a cut for the butcher selections and from her description, we both tried the Bavette. Cook as the chef intended, this was a succulent, decadent, delicious piece of steak. She was helpful in selecting sauces to pair but by itself the steak was superb! Adding a little demi glaze or chimichurri added some flare, however it only was adding to the joyous symphony of flavor in the dish! The garlic chips made in house were the perfect balance of garlic and crunch that amplified the dish instead of overpowering it. The portabella fries added as a side were unique and unlike anywhere I have had them. I will definitely try to emulate when I cook at home. You can definitely see the passion the chef has come through in the food. Add the impeccable service from Kim and this has become a new favorite for me in my travels across the country!!!

Greg K

2 months ago

I had the fried spinach salad and was amazed at the taste. I had a shrimp and artichoke entree and loved it. Everyone else in the group had steaks. We had carrots, mushrooms, fries, and asparagus as sides. They worked perfectly with the mains. The kids had Mac and cheese and were over the moon happy.

Femnoid

1 month ago

This was a joke compared to the Las Vegas location. It screams hotel catering. The bread wasn't even fresh or warm. The steak was below room temperature. Rested too long? Wasnt informed prior that one of the ribeyes was not available. The mac was boring. The crab cake was sloppy. I the service was sub par. I'm honestly embarrassed I told my friend this place was good. Its way too loud due to the design of the place and be prepared to walk through the hotel lobby to wash your hands prior to eating.

Daniel Gavrilenko

3 months ago

Let me start off by saying the food was great, I ordered the salmon and it was some of the best I’ve ever had. Unfortunately the rest of my experience was sub par. I had called ahead and was told on the phone no reservation was needed and the restaurant wasn’t busy, however when we arrived with a group of 4 we were told that nothing was available and our only option was in the bar area/ open seating. Not a problem seats were comfy, but right in the middle of a walkway. After sitting down we didn’t get our drinks “coke and water” for 30 minutes and food didn’t arrive until 1:30 after we sat down. The restaurant was empty by the time our food came out and we had to rush through our food as the restaurant was closing. Wait times for refills were abysmal, and it looked like servers were purposely looking past us while trying to get their attention. I may be expecting too much from this place, but I know the first few times I came here my experience was significantly better. I’m willing to give it another shot only because the kitchen staff are amazing at what they do.

Amer Yasa

1 month ago

Sandwich awesome, the chicken are good. The better squash fantastic , the drink refreshing… And the pastry was so good

Amanda Maurer

4 months ago

Had a dinner with friends last week and received excellent service from Jorge. He was attentive and answered any questions we had about the steak choices. I ordered a steak tartare as an appetizer and loved it. Everything I tried had a lot of flavor. When we got dessert, Jorge added a candle to the ice cream as a nice touch.

Amber Flores

1 year ago

We had an absolutely perfect evening at Echo and Rig. Even though we were running late, we were greeted graciously and sat quickly. The manager greeted us as soon as we were sat, and then the waiter introduced himself and consistently provided incredible service throughout the evening. The menu offered a lot of great choices, so we tried several items that were all delicious. They even brought out a small portion of the bacon for us to try. The cocktails were incredible, and the food was perfect. It is one of the best dining experiences we've ever had, and we will definitely be back. I have to say the exceptional staff made our experience at Echo and Rig a truly memorable experience.

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 11 AM–11 PM
Monday 11 AM–11 PM
Saturday 10 AM–11 PM
Sunday 10 AM–11 PM
Thursday 11 AM–11 PM
Tuesday 11 AM–11 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–11 PM

Price Range

$50–100