Restaurant Question in Town (Rocklin: restaurants, sushi, food)

[NinaN]

OK, I want to take some friends/clients out to dinner as a thank you. They want something "not steak house, not Italian". Any good suggestions on Asian, Mediterranean, maybe Indian restaurants that have a nice atmosphere and great food? Don't mind paying more for a good place.

Thanks!

[sacite]

Originally Posted by NinaN

OK, I want to take some friends/clients out to dinner as a thank you. They want something "not steak house, not Italian". Any good suggestions on Asian, Mediterranean, maybe Indian restaurants that have a nice atmosphere and great food? Don't mind paying more for a good place.

Thanks!

Ok not sure about the name of this place or even its food (believe it's mediterranean) but there is a great restaurant on the corner of 18th and L ST. Wburg will know it for sure. There is a nice atrium in the back with jazz music at times. Everytime I walk by I see people dressed very nice in business/casual and they all appear to be really enjoying themselves. It always strikes me as a place where businessmen would bring their clients.

I know I am not being much help here, but there are also two beautiful mansions that have been converted to restaurants. One is on 19th and T, the other I believe is around 13th and H, or I? Again, I am sure Wburg will know the name and location. I would think either place would be good for a client.

Congrats! You must have sold a big ol' house! .

[NinaN]

Thanks! They are good friends and moved in around the corner so this is a bit of a celebration for all of us.

Wburg if you know the names of these places I would appreciate it!

[xeney]

The place at 18th and L is Aioli, which I love, but the service can occasionally put people off. (The owner is kind of a character. I like him, but he's not universally beloved.) Food is great.

Kru on 26th and J Street is a fun place to take people who like sushi. (It's not strictly a sushi place but their most interesting dishes include raw fish.)

Red Rabbit's food is good (if a little basic farm-to-fork) and they have my favorite cocktails in town, if that's an interest.

I really enjoy Magpie -- I think their food is on par with the best restaurants in town -- but it is a little crowded and casual and noisy for some people's taste.

[wburg]

Originally Posted by sacite

I know I am not being much help here, but there are also two beautiful mansions that have been converted to restaurants. One is on 19th and T, the other I believe is around 13th and H, or I? Again, I am sure Wburg will know the name and location. I would think either place would be good for a client.

Not familiar with any converted restaurant at 19th and T Street. The place at 13th and H, Restaurant Thir13en, closed recently.

I'd suggest Anatolian Table at 24th and K Street (they also have a location in Rocklin) for Mediterranean food, the food is terrific but the place is deceptively casual in appearance--usually quiet, unlike Magpie. I'd second Kru. If you're going a little more fancy, Mulvaney's B&L on 19th and L is hard to beat--they tend to be my "restaurant to impress people" destination of choice.

[NinaN]

I looked up Aioli and made a reservation there. Turns out my guests have been wanting to try it out, so it should be fun. I'm interested to see the owner...

[Curmudgeon]

For future refe4rence, when my wife and I ate here about seven or eight years ago before we moved it was very good.

La Provence Restaurant & Terrace

We dined at Aioli a number of times and enjoyed it. During the day check out Zanzibar Trading Company cadi-corner from it.

Zanzibar Trading Company

[NinaN]

Thanks everyone. We went to Aioli and really enjoyed it. It's Tapas, and the waiter offered to choose our selections which we agreed to. He served a round of cold/appetizers, a round of fish/seafood, a round of meats, then a round of desserts. Everything was excellent. Great atmosphere sitting outside. Approx $50 per person including tip and corkage fee. We will be back.

[sacite]

Originally Posted by NinaN

Thanks everyone. We went to Aioli and really enjoyed it. It's Tapas, and the waiter offered to choose our selections which we agreed to. He served a round of cold/appetizers, a round of fish/seafood, a round of meats, then a round of desserts. Everything was excellent. Great atmosphere sitting outside. Approx $50 per person including tip and corkage fee. We will be back.

Sweet! I will take my GF there for an evening soon. The atmosphere looks great.

[NinaN]

Originally Posted by sacite

Sweet! I will take my GF there for an evening soon. The atmosphere looks great.

Make a reservation. It was crowded the whole night.