Slocum House
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Top Sentiments among Slocum House Reviewers
Great THE DESSERTS
Pretty chickens
Good fish dishes
Romantic dinner
Fresh lump crab
Good brunch
Nice clear bottle
Good Champagne Poached Salmon
Good Fire Grilled Australian Lamb Noisettes
Delectable pastries
Customer Reviews (60 reviews)
Melia
on Citysearch Oct 09, 2009Well, the service was wonderful but the bread and entress left much to be desired. We have going to Slocum House for years and have always LOVED the food...until last night. The bread was unbelievably stale-tasted... (more)
MaxTanaka
on Citysearch Sep 19, 2009They failed in trying to disable the alarm. I could tell cuz they popped the hood and disconnected the battery. It was parked on a poorly lit public street outside only because Slocum House has a small parking space... (more)
KoolKelly
on Citysearch Sep 11, 2009... on other review sites. So consider me a born-again city searcher... Here's what was removed: Bad Wine List, Worse Service First off, the food was just okay, certainly not like I remember during my visit Fall... (more)
SacramentoJED
on Citysearch Sep 11, 2009I am new to this whole online review thing and I love it! I can't wait to post more about my favs and not so favs. I am reviewing the slocum house because I had the displeasure of going there the other night. First off, let me... (more)
foodie916
on Citysearch Jul 17, 2009I usually don't take the time to do this sort of thing but........... the service was soooooo bad. The food was pretty good... BUT the service was unbelievable!!!! It's like they forgot about us three times so we... (more)
cjfergie
on Citysearch Jun 23, 2009Let me just say if it weren't for the fact I had a great experience when I took my Mother and Grandmother for Mother's Day I would have given this review one star instead of two. I know most places are busy on Father's Day... (more)
mmpp
on Citysearch Jun 23, 2009I tried to go there on Tuesday July 21 2009 and they were closed....the sign said sorry and blah blah blah. I didn't go there by choice by the way. Another restaurant bites the dust in this economy, I won't miss them... (more)
andiwood
on Citysearch Jun 18, 2009Slocum House my love, we need to talk... We've been seeing each other on and off since I moved here in 2005 and typically had great times together. Why did you ignore me last night? And when you finally acknowledge my... (more)
meganD
on Citysearch Jun 17, 200910 years ago my husband and I celebrated our 10th anniversary at Slokum House. My husband said I'll meet you here in another 10 years, so we did. It was a very memorable experience. They were premiering the new menu last... (more)
punannie
on Citysearch Jun 05, 2009Boyfriend took me here for our one year anniversary last Saturday and the service was absolutely terrible. It took what seemed like an eternity to get our food and it arrived cold! You would think the bussers or... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Feb 06, 2009I just had dinner at the Slocum House and am am pleased to report that it was everything I had heard about. Great food, great service and so romantic. We got engaged over dessert and my life will never be the same. You have... (more)
benjaminH851
on Citysearch Jan 03, 2009I needed a upscale romantic fine dining restaurant to take my wife to celebrate our wedding and Siocum House did the job. It had a nice ambiance and we had a great time. I ordered the seared ahi and my wife had the mahi... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jan 03, 2009I needed a upscale romantic fine dining restaurant to take my wife to celebrate our wedding and Siocum House did the job. It had a nice ambiance and we had a great time. I ordered the seared ahi and my wife had the mahi... (more)
Aurora95662
on Citysearch Dec 21, 2008The Slocum House at one time was a fine place to dine, but as times change, so did the Slocum House. I had called and spoke with Matt and requester a reservation at 7:30. I ask not to be placed on a traffic Isle, a table or... (more)
JJJTT
on Citysearch Nov 19, 2008Let me begin by saying the food is exquisite. That being said, I'd like to add that it was probably one of the worst dining experiences we've ever had. We were seated at a tiny table near the entry to one of the dining... (more)
Maggie80
on Citysearch Oct 14, 2008My boss decided to have her wedding at the Slocum House, who provides a banquet coorddinator. After the contracts were drawn, it was practically impossible to get ahold of her. As my co-workers and I were helping out... (more)
tokyorose
on Citysearch Sep 04, 2008I don't get to eat out at fine dining places very often, so when my mom asked me if I wanted to go somewhere nice for a change, I thought of the Slocum House right away. I had always heard wonderful things about the place.... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jul 16, 2008I recently chose the Slocum House to celebrate our first anniversary. We made reservations, and showed up on time. When we entered the restaurant, we weren't greeted by the hostess, even though no one else was in the... (more)
kframe
on Citysearch Jun 18, 2008My husband and I recently chose the Slocum House to celebrate our first anniversary. We made reservations, and showed up on time. When we entered the restaurant, we weren't greeted by the hostess, even though no one... (more)
MetalMania
on Citysearch Jun 09, 2008I read all the comments here and concluded that the negatives were just off days and that it couldn't be so bad. Well, I was wrong. First and foremost, the most romantic place in Sacramento?? Are you kidding me? I... (more)
NickDaniels
on Citysearch May 23, 2008As I ascended the graceful steps up to the "majestic" Slocum House i was anxious. I had heard so many good things about the restaurant online, so my wife and I decided to give it a try. After we were sat at a table, next to a... (more)
Dickiedeb55
on Citysearch May 19, 2008Very good brunch. Fun to take Family or Friends. I love the location. I have not come for dinner yet, I need to try it. Very good service. (more)
bellabella81
on Citysearch Apr 29, 2008My husband and I went to the Slocum House for our anniversary last weekend. There has been a large difference of opinion by past reviewers as to whether the Slocum House is romantic or outdated. To me, this place has a... (more)
MateoP
on Citysearch Feb 18, 2008I was very apprehensive going here based on all of the reviews; however, my wife and I decided to see for ourselves what it was like. The short and neat version of our dining experience could be summed up like this; very... (more)
twalte
on Citysearch Nov 26, 2007I've heard rave reviews about this restaurant and I don't understand why anyone would eat here. My wife and I have eaten here twice (not by choice the second time). We felt that the brunch was better quality than the... (more)
mtnewmn
on Citysearch Aug 12, 2007I went to brunch and was thoroughly unimpressed. The service was average, a little juvenile - making jokes about taking tequila shots and drinking champagne. We sat on the patio which was a nice setting expcept for... (more)
superfrog
on Citysearch Aug 06, 2007I read the posted reviews and was looking forward to having an excellent dining experience in a romantic atmosphere with the lady I planned on asking to marry me that night. I made reservations weeks in advance so... (more)
rbris5502
on Citysearch Jun 07, 2007My family has lived in Fair Oaks since 1925 and were aquainted with the original Slocum Family. We were pleased to see their home turned into such a fine dining establishment. Over the years we have all had many... (more)
former_slocumhouse_patron
on Citysearch Mar 24, 2007People in our group of about 20 were hungry after attending a two-hour dance instruction workshop on March 24, 2007. We were all looking forward to dinner at the nearby Slocum House, which had a reputation for being a... (more)
hsacks
on Citysearch Mar 23, 2007The soup was served cold, the server was surly, waited an hour and a half for our entree, the food served was not as described on the menu. Pretentious, overpriced, and a complete disappointment.... (more)
jbremerineg
on Citysearch Dec 08, 2006My husband and I went to the Slocum House last night for my birthday. I was expecting the restaurant to be very romantic based on the other reviews. I think the Slocum House needs a bit of an update as the interior is a bit... (more)
winowunder
on Citysearch Nov 30, 2006Last Friday night my friends took me out to dinner for my birthday. Much to my surprise we went to the Slocum House. I had heard soooo much about it. And I must admit it was one of the best restaurants I have ever been to.... (more)
travolta37
on Citysearch Nov 03, 2006I had a wonderful experience on Friday at the Slocum House. The restaurant was beautiful and immaculately kept to say the least. The greeting at the door was delightfully warm, very welcoming, and we were seated... (more)
popcorn *.
on Judys Book Sep 07, 2006This is a very elegant restaurant in the Fair Oaks Village and is a popular place for special events. It is reserved for wedding dinners frequently (you can reserve it exclusively or just arrange to use a portion of the... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Aug 20, 2006This is one of the nicest restaurants in Fair Oaks. It is located in Fair Oaks Village up on a hillside and is a popular place for wedding dinners, high school prom dates, and anniversary dinners although many people... (more)
atticduster
on Citysearch Aug 12, 2006We were given a gift card by a client of ours to the Slocum House. We had been there before and found the food was not worth the price but decided to try Sunday Brunch. We had made reservations to sit outside and we were... (more)
juancotton
on Citysearch Jun 09, 2006Food was fantastic as was the service, beautiful house and patio/garden, lovely music, good wine (had the Slocum house Cab-Sav), and chickens everywhere!! Apparently, the chickens are protected by the City of... (more)
ivy2006
on Citysearch Apr 30, 2006I wouldn't say this restaurant is French food at all, I agree with the last review that it was more of an Asian Fusion. You walk up to a very nice Historic home the service is great, I was surprised it would of been nice to... (more)
stevehuang
on Citysearch Dec 14, 2005After reading some mixed reviews about this place, I was a little hesitent to go. The reviews ranged from the BEST to OVERRATED. After going, I wouldn't say its the best, but this place is definitely not overrated. For... (more)
kevin s.
on Judys Book Aug 20, 2005This quiet restaurant is in the small town of fair oaks, although people come from near and far to enjoy the unique tastes. The food is wonderful and the setting is beautiful. The service is friendly and professional.... (more)
Mark A.
on Judys Book Aug 17, 2005This is the place we go to celebrate our wedding anniversary. The Slocum House has an outdoor porch area that is miraculously bug-free, has chickens wandering around until dusk, and is surprisingly intimate. The... (more)
Christina T.
on Judys Book Aug 05, 2005Whenever we are celebrating our anniversary, we always go this place. We have to dress up for this place. The food is absolutely great. I had the ahi tuna recently and it was just cooked and prepared just right. My... (more)
lboo
on Citysearch Aug 04, 2005I came here for a special romantic dinner after hearing all the wonderful things people say about it. I was underwhelmed to say the least. The surroundings were lovely and they certainly tried hard to give us a fine... (more)
vlara
on Citysearch Oct 03, 2004After years of hearing about this restaurant, I finally had the opportunity to try it and what a disappointment it was. Although the food and the ambience are great, the poor service outshadowed all of that. The bus... (more)
krpetee
on Citysearch Feb 12, 2004The ambiance in this restaurant is amazing. It is romantic, quiet, and secluded. You can be sitting only a table away from another couple, but feel you are in your own world entirely. My fiance made reservations when... (more)
Contributor
on Citysearch Oct 27, 2003<b>The Scene</b><br>Slocum House has won its share of accolades because of its romantic ambience--and with good reason. The setting is quiet, classy and intimate (the color scheme is cream-on-cream), and the... (more)
smccaw
on Citysearch Aug 22, 2003Lost ticket? Forgetful server? The only thing that paid attention to us without a hitch were the chickens running free on the patio! Prices were what we expected at $75 each for dinner, but either the kitchen staff... (more)
luvcargo
on Citysearch Feb 09, 2003Pleasant surroundings, delicious food and fantastic service. My only regret was that we didn't leave enough room for dessert! (more)
tmonk47229
on Citysearch Nov 26, 2002Great food, great atmosphere. The chickens offered a unique experience. (more)
DougWalker
on Citysearch Nov 19, 2002The Slocum House is by far the best restaurant in Sacramento. I have to say with that kind of service I felt like a king! I could not believe the excellent customer service from the hostess, my server and busser. If you... (more)
Brandywine
on Citysearch Nov 17, 2002WOW, three letters to describe my experience at the Slocum House. First things first, the service was excellent. Started out with a welcoming hello from the hostess, and seated at a lovely candle lit table. Our... (more)
SacFoodie
on Citysearch Nov 11, 2002The service has declined in the last year. We're waiting for service to improve before returning. The final straw: having only one busser during lunch. Wait staff were not concerned with the lack of service. The... (more)
ndbrowning
on Citysearch Nov 07, 2002We went to SH's Sunday Brunch and were pleasantly surprised! The meal starts with a trip to the buffet bar, full of fresh fruit and delectable pastries. The quality of the entrees was excellent! I had the... (more)
parmck
on Citysearch Sep 22, 2002We subscribe to Sacramento magazine and for our anniversary thought we would try the winner of the most romantic restaurant award. We enjoyed an excellent meal in pleasant surroundings but it was almost ruined by... (more)
richpandee
on Citysearch Sep 15, 2002Service was o.k. food was o.k., decor was interesting. Overall it was a decent experience, but disappointing considering the high expectations of this restaurant, since it allegedly is one of the best in the area.... (more)
pbib
on Citysearch Aug 27, 2002This is my wife and my favorite special occasion restaurant. The food and service are always excellent. The wine list one of the best in the city. Definitely eat in the courtyard during the spring and summer months.... (more)
chaucer
on Citysearch Aug 12, 2002Slocum House mixes romance and excellent cuisine that can make any occasion memorable. (more)
jennerbishop_citysearch
on Citysearch Jul 29, 2002In addition to the charming atmosphere, the food at Slocum House used to also be top-notch. Sorry to say that the last couple of visits, my meal has been lackluster. Sadly, word on the street has it that others have also... (more)
jhoffy
on Citysearch Jul 23, 2002Dine on the patio under a century old oak tree. Relax with background music by ex Tommy Dorsey bandmembers. Take your time. (more)
sandahenning
on Citysearch Jul 08, 2002We have been to Slocum House numerous times and have always left very happy! When we have a special occasion, we know we can go there. They food is excellent as well as the atmosphere!... (more)