Delta King Hotel

I just returned from a two night stay on board the charming, historic and wonderfully located DELTA KING in the heart of Old Town Sacramento. My Oakland-based travel agent Uncommon Journeys booked me at a rate that was about $25 per night less than I was able to secure on Expedia. Keeping in mind that the ship is now 98 years old, I was actually very impressed with Cabin 525 on the starboard side of the uppermost deck. It was not huge but had plenty of space for me and my belongings. The decor was not original but sensitive to the era the ship represents with wood toned furnishings and the curved decking (camber) was evident with the inner portion of the room just slightly elevated, which as a ship fanatic, I loved. There is a TV with a myriad of channels available if you could figure out the remote, ice bucket, coffee maker, hair dryer, spare blanket, outlets for electronics, a desk for the computer, and nightstands on either side of the bed. The bathroom had period style tilework, was very clean and had an old fashioned toilet with a wooden draw handle and a brass mechanism that was like pulling the whistle on a steamboat. The bar, restaurant and lounge on board are filled with oak and mahogany and have lovely stained glass transoms above the windows. Having a drink or a meal on board is a delight and the staff couldn't have been more welcoming, especially at reception. It was also great to have Old Town just steps away and downtown and the State Capitol just down the street. Parking in the overnight structures was not cheap, nor easy to deal with as some of the ticket machines were out of order but other than that, I can highly recommend a stay on board.

I discovered this hotel while reading about Sacramento, thought it sounded fun so booked it for one night. It's on an old steamship so I didn't expect the usual. I wasn't wrong. ||First of all, it's in the middle of Old Town so there's really no place to park. We have a disabled placard so were able to park on the street overnight. Your only other option is valet parking. ||My request for a first deck room was lost somehow so we had to carry our things up a short and narrow staircase. Again, not an issue if you're able. Be aware that you have to bring your luggage down a gang plank. There were no bell personnel available.||The room is, of course, a bit small. Still, the bed is comfortable and the bathroom is useable, the shower is a bit small but my husband, who's a bit larger than me, was ok with it. ||Other than the issues with accessibility - which was kind of a problem - it was a nice stay. Not *that* special but for history buffs like us, it was worthwhile.

We recently attended the Muder Mystery Dinner. We had such a blast! It was a great expirence seeing a different part of this Historical paddle boat. It is very well kept and preserved. Everything was very unique. I can definitely say the views were beautiful especially the sunset and then fireworks! Food was good and well seasoned. Staff was amazing and pleasant. Parking is available all around the area. Location is on the waterfront of Old Sac. This place is for all ages and very accessible. Still can't believe how interactive this dinner was! Lol and let alone be part of it as well! Hi I'm #BerthaPeacock 🤭 part of billionaires club.

I want to start this review by saying we didn't intend to stay at the gimmicky boat hotel, but we ended up in Sacramento on what turned out to be a graduation weekend, and so the Delta King turned out to be the cheapest option. If you're a connoisseur of river boat hotels, this review is not for you. For the most part this was actually a pretty comfortable stay. The rooms are comfortable, though quite small, and the boat does not rock on the river. The rooms do have a slight slant to them but nothing that led to accidents. The biggest draw back to the room was the bathroom, specifically the plumbing. She has old bones, and at random points in your shower you might find yourself in a deluge of purely hot water. The ship has plenty of seating along the deck so you can enjoy river views without having to go to the restaurant. We had brunch at the on-ship restaurant. The dining room is beautiful and the views are good. The food is very average for the price but I suppose you're paying for the view. The service in the restaurant was friendly, though slow. They only had one waiter on staff when we were there but he was trying his darndest. There is valet, it's right out front and yet somehow hard to find.

We had a "girls' weekend." It was too much fun. The service was top-notch. The staff was helpful and so polite. The room was comfy and the boat is close to everything in old town Sacramento. The food was really good. Had a great experience.

This is our third year celebrating our anniversary and the 4th of July on the Delta King. We have always been very pleased. This year there was a problem with our reservation as we reserved 2 days and a glitch in the system only had us 1 day and not a deluxe room. Apple from the front desk was amazing and was able to work it all out and we stayed both nights in a great room and had a blast. We will be booking again for next year.

Five star, luxurious, pampering. Do not miss out on a once in a lifetime experience to stay on a historical riverboat on the beautiful Sacramento River. The bar and dining area specifically are immaculate, albeit a bit overpriced for the average Joe. The bar is hot during the summer, historically accurate to the times. The Hotel is lush and plump, modernized (with AC) for modern times. The staff are all hard workers, working long hours while understaffed to make sure their guests are pampered. Great for events big (call ahead!) or small (birthdays, anniversaries, etc.).

My husband and I stayed here during the World’s Strongest Man event. The Delta King was a quick walk to the venue with easy access to all restaurants and shopping in Old Sacramento by foot. It’s permanently docked on the river and it didn’t feel like there was any sway or movement. The employees on board were super friendly and helpful! Room service was nice and quick as well. The restaurant and bar/grill had great views of the river, but the food was overpriced for what it was. The food consisted of standard American fare. Service was great, though! The Delta King is a restored (not remodeled!) paddle boat with a long, rich history. With that said, the rooms are small compared to what you will be used to with the typical chain hotels. My husband is 6’1” and had to bend over slightly to get through the door. That was no problem because the whole experience of our stay was great! The room was quaint and clean. The bathroom was tiny, but clean and functional. My only gripe about the bathroom is the lack of storage/shelving to keep toiletries. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and definitely recommend the Delta King for lodging. It’s a unique experience!

We just had our wedding at the Delta King and I would absolutely recommend it as a venue for all types of events! We got to tour several of their rooms to pick the one that suited our guest count and budget best. Rachel guided us through everything from picking out what food we wanted at a tasting to choosing from a plethora of napkin colors. It's because of her that everything went so well and I couldn't thank her or her staff enough. The food (crab cakes, lumpia, sirloin and shrimp) was great and they brought out more fresh food once we finished the first tray. Our bartenders were also amazing and kept all of our guests in great spirits. Captain Jim also had a wonderful speech that we got to help craft alongside him, which meant a lot to us. Being able to accommodate a wheelchair for a family member was something that we emphasized was important to us and all of the staff was so sweet about it. They all helped make this event as stress-free as possible and if I had to do it all again, I would still pick the Delta King.

We had an amazing view and the room was plush Staff was attentive and accommodating Restaurant had great food and the bar was fun with music! They have valet and great housekeeping personnel . Walk to all of the little shops and have a great time !

This is a beautiful paddle boat on the Sacramento River in Old Sacramento. We've been here before but this review is for the Thanksgiving dinner 2024. We knew the cost per person was $68 fir the buffet style dinner. Our reservations were for noon, we arrived at 11:45 and checked in. The host said we are first and they will call our names in a few minutes. 40 minutes later, and 15 other groups went in first, she finally called our name. We were seated 45 minutes after our reservations and we were there first! THAT is terrible service. We were seated and it took 15 minutes for our waiter to arrive to take our drink orders. We finally were able to start eating at 1:10pm, which is more than an hour past our reservation time,which we were in the first seating. The buffet foil was not good. It was cold, and tasteless. The prime rib must have been the worse beef on earth, it have no seasoning and no flavor. The desserts sat out so long that they were dried out. our waiter, Max, was terrible. He was slow and only checked on us once. My iced tea ran out so I had to go get my own. When he brought our bills, they were wrong. He tried to charge us $50 for a "Banquet fee" that's wasn't shown on the invitation. We asked what this was, he said, ooops that's a mistake. There were 3 families in our group that he did this too. If we didn't look c closely at the bill, they would have made an extra $150. We had 1 young 6 year old that was with us, she didn't eat but they charged us $25 for her to sit there. WTF?? On top of this they automatically added 20% tip. The receipt had another line that asked if we wanted to leave and added tip...I wrote "hech no" on that line. Our bill for 4 adults, with only 2 cocktails was $452. I highly recommend DO NOT GO HERE!! The food was terrible, the seating service was awful, the waiter Max needs training. Overall I am very very disappointed in this entire ordeal.

**Delta King - Murder Mystery** My wife and I, along with another couple decided to give this experience a shot. Finding fun things to do in Sacramento is something the four us enjoy doing. Let me start by saying that none of the staff were rude at any point, you can see that everyone is trying to make the experience worthwhile, so thank you. Each couple spent ~$325 on a couples anniversary dinner including appetizer (salad), entree (steak), dessert (donut holes) and a bottle of twist off champagne. No note was included as advertised, a basic cheap runner is used...I do not recommend upgrading to the VIP package. As you enter the ship, you find yourself asking multiple people where to go. A bit unorganized. There is no need to arrive early as there is no line to wait in. Pre-purchase your tickets and walk right on the ship. Once we found the dining area (lower level), you get hit with a strong and overwhelming scent of old, stale, stagnant and non-circulating air. It was not pleasant. One server seemed to be working the entire event, and the actors in the murder mystery assisted. It took long waits to get a refill, order a drink, ask for a napkin, clean fork, etc. Drinks are not included in the $325. No free refills either. Coffee, Soda, Juice = $4. Alcoholic drinks = $12-$20. So each couple paid another $95 on top of the ticket prices. The salad came out and it was clearly made days in advance and set in the fridge. The plate was freezing cold and the salad had little to no crunch. Just drowned in dressing. It's a basic bagged salad, no toppings of any substance. 1/5 The steak arrived and it was as black and overcooked as Captain Blackbeard's old boots. Not to mention, it was the size of 4 steak bites found at your local grocer. Dry. Gray. Overcooked. Mashed potatoes were good. 1/5 The dessert came out and it was a glass filled with 4 donut holes. The donuts holes were so old and disgusting. When you bit into one, wet water or juice exploded out of it. Not pleasant, old, cheap and downright unacceptable. 0/5 As far as the Murder Mystery, it's pretty dumb. You can't keep up with the story. Lights never go out. Not to mention, they are so short handed, they ASK the guests to fill in for characters. They give you a binder and the guest is now working, while the table is eating or figuring out where to eat after this is over. I do believe this is very overpriced for the experience. The food is downright disrespectful when you think of what can be experienced for $400 a couple after drinks and gratuity....you can go to The Kitchen and experience Michelin level quality for this amount. Unfortunately, we will never be back. The experience in 2014 was 100x better than the one in 2024. I do not recommend the Murder Mystery dinner at all. It was laughable and embarrassing. Total Score : 1/5 - 1 only because of the staff, they tried.

Came for new years eve dinner. Fantastic service and delicious food. I loved that the waiter came by a few times to ensure the food was as we liked it. The prime rib the first time was medium and my buddy wanted it medium rare. They came back with a new plate exactly as ordered. We loved that the waiter was extremely kind and attentive. We also got both lava cake and cheese cake. I believe they were only ok. Its always fun to see the lava on the chocolate cake but that didn't happen. No biggie - still delicious. There was also a roaring 20s event on the boat where you could dance and play casino. Complimentary 500 monopoly bill to play tables and win raffles. Syper fun. Loved it! Will definitely be back next year of they hold another amazing event.

The ambience was pretty chill, but the server was mad slow. The Pan Seared Petrale Sole was very delicious, and the crab cakes were equally as flavorful. The shrimp cocktail was decent too. It's a nice place to enjoy good seafood on the water.

Rachel was a great host and helped us find the right room for our meeting. Nice hotel and a nice change of pace

Checked in Sept. 18th .see receipt There were pros and cons of staying here. LOCATION is prime because you are in walking distance to everything! The riverboat hotel is dated..rooms are very small and our bed was terrible. The water views from the room made up for lack of space. The bar on-site has indoor and outdoor seating and we enjoyed a cocktail after checking in. Things went SOUTH with our 5pm dinner reservations at their pilot house restaurant. We were the first ones there and had to wait over 50 minutes for a soda and a glass of wine while Cora our server waited on everyone else that showed up over 20 minutes later! Terrible service and bad attitude so we cancelled our dinner and went to a beautiful restaurant so our mini vacation wouldn't be ruined (btw..firehouse restaurant was spectacular!). The saving grace to our stay was an employee named KAREN...she was so kind and hospitable! She made sure to give my man extra pillows due to his disability..so sweet and thoughtful! SHE is an A+ employee! Jamal (valet) and Angel(check in) were also a delight and understand and embrace customer service. Coby ( supervisor) was helpful and tried to circumvent issues. Angie at the front desk was very rude and unfortunately not just to me. Overall I would stay again because the location is ideal as we could walk to the coffee shops and have tons of choices for dinner!

Here in a Saturday afternoon for a cocktail. Very very busy and only one bartender. But she did her best to keep up with the large crowd around the bar. She also had to wait the tables! Busy bar. I don't know if food is served in the bar area, but tables were set with tablecloths. So maybe you can order food. Good place for a drink and get some views to the river. It was raining on the day I was here, but the deck area outside was set up with tables which would be very nice way to spend an hour or two enjoying cocktails

My company and I had the pleasure of hosting an event here recently. I cannot stress enough how happy I am with the entire experience. Working with Rachel to set up the event was a dream. She was so knowledgeable and friendly and went above and beyond to help me get our event dialed in. The food was incredible - fresh and delicious. The staff we had working our event (as well as others we encountered along the way) were wonderful. They accommodated any requests we might have had and had great personalities/attitudes. The room/tables were set up beautifully. I had been very stressed out planning our company's event and everyone at the Delta King made that fade away. I've gotten nothing but positive feedback from my team and I owe a lot of that to the Delta King. I can't wait to go back for dinner on my own and explore the boat some more!

Had a great dinner on the delta king for date night. Had a couple drinks at the bar then went out on the deck for dinner. Bartenders were friendly. Daniel was great. Dinner was very good. Get the clam chowder. So good with the bread. Got the beet salad, which was good. Would have been a 10 if they were fresh beets. Got the special which was a butterfish (melt in your mouth) with perfectly cooked asparagus and delish mashed potatoes. Enjoyed the breeze and watching the boats go by. Ended the night with watching the fireworks.

Went to the murder mystery dinner on the Delta king for my wife's birthday, what a disappointment! The steak was so overcooked it was like a piece of charcoal and her chicken was tough as leather, the wait staff forgot about one of the people at our table and he didn't get his dinner or drinks until everyone else was done. Terrible experience,would not recommend.

Delta king bar and grill is a great spot with a wrap patio (ship deck) and an adorable inside bar area. I'm here frequently for drinks and small bites. Sometimes an older crowd or groups outside, but it's a great spot for a date day/night in Old Sacramento that gives a genuine romantic, old timey feel. Great cocktails and a small but solid beer/wine option. We always have great service and the food has been consistently good. Last night we got to watch the sea lions on the dock across the river frolic during a pretty fall sunset.

We stayed here for a quick trip with some other co workers. 10/15-10/17. The staff were very friendly and accommodating! Our room was clean and the perfect size or my husband and I. We had the room right when you walk in. 320 or 302. It has a beautiful view of the bridge and the delta. They give you a complimentary drink when you first get there. The bar dining area is beautiful. The location of this hotel is amazing. It can't get any better. We will definitely be back if we head up that way again! The main question is ....is it haunted. We didn't see anything but our friend who stayed above us didn't sleep due to a random clunking in the bathroom!

The food was good the service was nice and the ambiance cool it felt like going back in time and dinning in the 40s

Apple is the on-site manager. She was amazing and she greeted us coming in the front door. This was an anniversary surprise for my wife, and she facilitated it for me perfectly as a surprise. James, our server for dinner last night and breakfast this morning. He was a very, very nice man and very accommodating and professional. This was such a wonderful experience staying on this historic boat that used to travel from San Francisco to Sacramento before all the bridges were built and the highway were in place. The quality of the food is excellent. The staff are always friendly and helpful. Actually I was really impressed with everyone we met there. On all levels of customer service they excelled. We are planning on our next trip back and we will bring our daughter. Thank you, Apple and team Delta King.

First, if you want a romantic staycation this is NOT the place. It's noisy, there's no regulating who comes on and off the ship and there were multiple incidents of random people (who weren't even guests) coming up just to take pictures or have drinks outside our room. Walls are paper thin so they could hear you and you could hear them. Including some young kids who came on the ship to knock and run as a prank at 3am. Pros: Location and the ship offers a unique experience, great views, and a great history. Nice front desk staff with snack and drink options. Food at the restaurant is high quality. The manager Janna (probably spelled her name wrong) was the most professional (and provided us the best experience during our stay). Cons: Noisy, uncomfortable beds, no room service, very expensive with very few amenities, staff used the excuse multiple times that they were "understaffed" and often forgot to do what they promised such as picking up or dropping off items. Servers at restaurant on two separate occasions had an attitude and the second time left us sitting for 20 mins without service and when I requested assistance, yanked the menu out of our hand. Wife had a disability so this made for a very strong message. Also, this was supposed to be our wedding anniversary. I regret staying here. I recommend staying at the Kimpton Sawyer instead which was where I was going to go. I will never return here again and I'm going to tell my friends, family, and colleagues to never go here either. Rooms: 3/5 | Service: 3/5 | Location: 5/5 Rooms Clean, quaint, noisy, great views, over priced for such a subpar experience. Nearby activities Old time photos, restaurants, bars, train museum and train rides, etc. Safety No security; Very unsafe, woken up multiple times to drunks, some of them using our room door to balance themselves, pranksters, and yelling by homeless people on the street nearby. Walkability Great walking distances to multiple activities. Food & drinks Great food and drinks onboard ship as long as you don't mind poor service and slow wait times. Noteworthy details Historical ship with great views; small rooms, paper thin walls, extremely noisy, the general public helps themselves to something you paid good money to enjoy. Many times we would want to go out on the deck outside of our room and there would be people (who I would overhear saying that they would love to book a room here, so they weren't guests) hanging out, taking selfies, and being extremely loud. Hotel highlights Great view

I attended a murder mystery dinner on 8/31/24. The food was excellent and visiting the ship was fun. The show itself could definitely use some improvement and better communication beforehand. Overall, I would dine here again but skip the show.

This was one of the worst dining experiences of all time. First off we think the hostess was drunk. She was stumbling up the stairs and sat us at a filthy table covered in smeared food and crumbs. We asked the waitress to clean the table and she just pulled the table cloth off and moved on. It took 20 minutes to get our drinks. We tried to order and they were out of the dishes we wanted. Finally we decided to share the flat bread and somehow it came out cold and burnt. Honestly impressive. We then asked for the check and the waiter charged us for the wrong check and had to process a refund. 1000000% recommend not going here !!! The street meat vendors provide a better experience.

I've been sitting here for almost 2 hours. The waitresses never acknowledged me. The bartender was extremely stressed with minimal people in the bar. I had to go to the bar to order my drinks as neither of the waitresses addressed me. I was really looking forward to coming here for a steak dinner and drinks. Not even a glass of water was offered. I have watched them serve everyone around me. It was completely insulting and even after going to the bar and letting the bartender know that I was not being acknowledged he persumed to help others before coming back to make my drink. When he did, he was extremely flustered and seemed aggravated he spilt my drink all over the bar and gave me a glass that was drenched in alcohol. I am literally leaving after this drink as no one offered even a menu. I will find somewhere else to get my steak. I really needed this night to enjoy myself as I do not ever go out. I am a chef and usually cook for myself. This was suppose to be a treat. I am really disappointed with the lack of service from the delta king staff. I've stayed here countless times before moving to Sacramento. So sad.

The room was a bit small but still fun to stay on an old paddle boat. I think it's haunted too. Yes, the noise weekends are a bit loud. Lots of partiers and seals howling. I would still highly recommend staying here. The staff is super friendly and always ready to help. Beautiful sunset and river.

We LOVE this place. We have never been in Old Town Sacramento before and it was so Great! We had dinner and drinks on the Delta King Bar & Grill overlooking the American River...it is also a Hotel. It was great and Cora was a super nice server and we a gorgeous bar tender as well. There are seals in the river. I am always going to come here when I visit Sacramento!

Me and my girlfriend came to a valetine lunch date and were thre first ones here but were the last ones to get a our check even tho we finshed our meal like 20 min early and the guest next to us that just arrived got there first. That's sketchy and bias

Came in on a whim for a drink and ended up coming back every night after. Aaron is ridiculously talented, made incredible drinks, while still being attentive-- when I told him I had to drive myself home he made me a delicious mocktail. Had a blast just sitting and talking with him and the other people floating through the bar. The food is also amazing, and Eric, the other bartender was also delightful -- honestly the best part of my trip to Sacramento was finding this place!

My boyfriend and I came here for dinner on Thursday, March 24th. Even though we can came here close to closing time the staff was so nice. Our waiter, Aaron (the bald guy haha), was the most kind and knowledgeable waiter ever. Any questions we had about the food or wine pairing he gave us the best educated option. Aaron made the experience so wonderful will definitely be back again just because the service. I ordered the New York Steak and my boyfriend order the Ribeye. My New York Streak was a tad dry but I really enjoyed the Ribeye which was very tender. My favorite part was the ambiance, watching the sunset and being on a boat. I definitely suggest coming here when you're in Sacramento.

The crab cake is not good, it's so basic, no flavor and there is mayo on top of it. Ugh. However, the mushroom appetizer is excellent. Cheesecake is excellent. I also enjoyed the bread, just too bad it's served with cold butter balls that don't spread. The staff is helpful and polite. Restaurant is on a boat. Cool to visit once, but not a go-to.

Located in the waterfront of Old Sac. The delta King is a permanent fixture in Old Sacramento even though it used to be a running paddle boat. Now it's a restaurant, Theater, and hotel. They hold events there such as weddings and banquets. I've even seen a play there. It's the perfect ambiance. I love the Delta King. It's the perfect place to just relax and get a drink or a meal outside on their veranda.

The Delta King was a stunning location for my Daughter's wedding. Rachel was wonderful as my daughter's wedding coordinator. I arrived expecting to have work to do, laying out namecards, lighting candles and such, but she had everything handled, so all I had to do was enjoy being with my family. Not a single thing went wrong, but if it had she was prepared for it all. I was really surprised at how smoothly the whole day went, and I wonder what magic she was working behind the scenes to make that happen. She was warm and fun to be around and I'm so glad we got to have such a perfect day with her as our Fairy Godmother. Officiant Captain Jim set all our minds at ease that whatever happens, it's okay, and he had us all teared up sentimentally during the vows. He looked very sharp in his uniform that will be in the pictures forever.

I decided to make the grave decision of dining at the Delta King on Christmas. At the time of making my reservation, I had no inkling this would be a huge mistake. I arrive with my party of 3 at 7 mins early. We approach the host stand, smiles on our faces, explaining our presence: "Hello, Merry Christmas, we have a reservation!" The hostess matches our polite manner with half-hazard spite, etching my name down on a paper waitlist, explaining that we will have to wait for at least twenty minutes. Pause. A 20 min wait? I expressed my perplexity: "So even though we reserved a table, we have to wait 20 minutes?" "We are fully booked, I can't just kick a table out, it's Christmas." I accept this, taking a seat in the lounge area not far from the hostess stand. Next thing, the host is talking sh*t about me, not six feet from where I am currently sat, to her coworker. She mocks our conversation, insulting my party for arriving seven minutes early and expecting our reservation to be reserved, and telling her coworker "I can't magically make a table open up... I'm not SANTA CLAUS! She laughs as frustration, anger, and embarrassment grow inside my feeble mindset. My party waited patiently for about 15-20 minutes before we were finally sat by the host, who I assume felt embarrassed after we made eye contact right after she made fun of me. We accepted her attempt at redemption. She brought us room-temperature tap water and menus. Over the course of 20 minutes, we were told our server would "be there shortly." Finally, our server, the ONLY redeeming factor of the night, arrived at our table to take our drink and appetizer order, offering to get an appetizer for us on the house. Redemption. That was on my mind. Maybe a free appetizer could make up for everything that had already transpired. My party and I enjoyed our drinks and appetizer while contemplating what to order, simultaneously wondering what the special was due to our lack of a seasonal menu or explanation of the special. A while later, after asking for bread and witnessing the table next to us receive their main course before any of their appetizers, we placed our orders. Our food arrived after some time. The risotto on the salmon dish was room temperature. The flatbread was cold. The Caesar salad was not dressed. You get the picture by now. The Grinch stole Christmas. We managed to eat what we could, accepting our fate. A second round of drinks was ordered as a coping mechanism. Halfway through our dishes we put our forks down, took our hands off the table, and sat there, looking around the dining area with glossy eyes, searching for a single employee to address us. What could help us? We racked our brains, stomachs still hungry. Sugar? Yes, sugar. It had been two hours since we were sat. Maybe, just maybe, dessert would save us. We finally reunited with w our server and ordered dessert. Minutes later, the manager stormed across the dining room, chanting cold demands. She informed us and the remaining table that it was the last call and that we had ten minutes to get out. A flashback to the hostess overtook my mind. "I can't just kick a table out, it's Christmas." Well, I'll be damned. Here we were, on Christmas, getting kicked out. No one in the dining room had received a check, our dessert, nor had our tables been bussed. Our server brings our mango sorbet, the best-tasting item I have consumed all night. A minute later, our check is dropped on the table. Not only is the appetizer that was rumored to be "on the house" stated on the check, in bold black lettering, but so is a "Christmas service charge" of 22%. Not only was this "Christmas service charge" undisclosed when we made our reservation, but the "Christmas service" we received included a 20-minute wait on our 7:30 pm reservation, the hostess mocking and making fun of my party in front of our faces, a 20-minute wait to be served cold food, getting booted from the premises before receiving dessert or a check, and the check itself containing items agreed to be taken care of and a 22% surcharge for no apparent reason. We relate our grievances to our server, who takes care of everything promptly and sweetly, like the Christmas miracle she is. My party exits the Delta King along with the large party that was also formally kicked out, laughing in disbelief of the way we were treated. And with that, my dining experience at the Delta King came to a close, along with my Christmas, and 2024. If you made it this far, I hope you learned one valuable lesson for 2025 and possibly a new idea for your New Year's resolutions. Do not dine at the Delta King. I know your family might frustrate you, but at least if you make your food at home it will be hot.

Terrible experience! Had a reservation before our polar express train ride. After 20 minutes with no drinks or bread, I flagged someone down (not our waitress). She apologized, grabbed our drinks and brought us bread. I asked her if a little over a hour was enough time to order, get our food and make it to the polar express train ride. She assured me it was fine. She flagged down our waitress, who finally took our order. After waiting 1/2 hour, our waitress came to our table and said she was ready to take our order. We informed her that she already did... a1/2 hour ago!! With a panicked look, she ran off to the kitchen. (I suspect she never placed our order.). After 45 minutes, we were told our food was in the back and would be out in a couple minutes. After 10 more minutes, we had to cancel our order and leave hungry. Absolutely unacceptable!

I was charged three times for one room due to an online booking error and the hotel refused to reverse any charges. My complaint was even accepted as valid by the BBB but the hotel refused to even contact me and resolve the issue. I refuse to do business with a company that is ok with essentially robbing their guests.

One of the 3 top worst hotels I've stayed at. This place is like a "motel." I understand it's very old but the rooms are tiny. No ACs in the room so the ship has its own ventilation system. We were dying hot all night, then I started smelling cigarette smoke. The worst was the bed. Felt like a $100 spring mattress. My body was so sore after 1 night there. Then the loud trains and seals all night. I didn't sleep at night with everything combined. What a waste of money.

The best part about this place is the ambiance and the bar. Bartender was excellent.l and gave us great service. They had a guy singing songs and invited my little one up to sing Christmas songs with him, And she loved it! Food was also excellent. The reason for only 3 stars, was the bed and pillows. Absolutely horrible! Also the sea lions barking ALL freaking night. Never shut up till 5am. You guys got to do something about that. You know nobody is sleeping on that boat ever!

I really like this place. The location, staff & service is good. The food quick & very tasty. I recommend folks visit if they find themselves in Sacramento.

Device was a little slow. Waiters are also front desk people. There's no oat milk or almond milk so no dairy free lattes. Not very inclusive. Also literally only one dish with seafood. Strange since it's on the river. Nevertheless less it's clean inside. Bathrooms are located on top and bottom floor. They are kept tidy. Food was pretty good. I'd go back. Just for the location. American Diner food type. Nothing unique about the dishes.

One of Sacramento's most notable locations the...Delta King! The views on the water are unbeatable and there's no better place to get a drink and some food! The drinks get a 5/5, but the food isn't anything exciting. It's worth the views and eating on a boat, but if it wasn't for the views I might eat somewhere else and definitely come for drinks!

8/30/23 7:30p - party of 4 Delta King Bar & Grill is a nice restaurant that serves Louisiana inspired cuisine. The ambiance is set in a River stream boat. The surroundings are rustic and elegant. We elected outdoor seating for the river view. Our server took our order. It took over 50 mins for our dinner to be served. Our server never came by to give us an update our fill out water glasses. We saw a couple who was seated 20 mins to the left after us and they're order arrived within 10 mins. 30 minutes later, our dinner arrived. Shrimp Louie Salad and Clam Chowder - 5/5 The clam chowder was very good. It was buttery and creamy. There was enough clams where you would get one in about every other scoopful. The shrimp Louie salad was very good too. You got ample amount of cocktail shrimp along with a couple spears of asparagus, hard boiled egg and done kidney beans. Just enough dressing for flavor, not super drenched or skimpy. Salmon - 4/5 Nicely cooked. Not too overly dry and hard. The glaze was good. It have the salmon a nice flavor. Mahi Mahi - 3/5 The Mahi was a little hard and dry. It has more of a fishy flavor than I'm used to. It's hard to cook frozen Mahi Mahi. Caesar salad - 4/5 Good portion of salad, and good ceasar salad dressing. Croutons were crunchy, not soggy or soft. Our Delta King experience was not the best. Waiting for our food that long, and without an apology from our server was inexcusable. He was friendly but still no excuse. The food was decent, but It is questionable if we'll revisit Delta Queen.

My husband and I stayed the night here for our wedding anniversary, and I wish we could have stayed longer. First off, I was a little worried I would get sick, as I have TERRIBLE motion sickness. I was absolutely fine, the boat was docked well and there was little to no movement. Second, the room was cozy and clean. We had a beautiful view of the water. It's also convenient being steps away from Old Town Sac, and only about a 12 min walk to Golden 1 Center. Being on the water, it was very quiet at night since it's away from all the "hustle and bustle". And lastly, the staff were all friendly, welcoming, and helpful. We will definitely be staying here again next time we travel through, and if you're reading this, I hope you give it a chance.

Very cute boutique hotel, well maintained old steamboat. Nice staff & good food in hotel.

Dined in the Pilothouse restaurant a few times for dinner and it never disappoints. Classy and intimate ambience. Staff were professional and friendly. First time trying their brunch menu and the food was consistently good! We had the All Aboard, Delta King Omelette, Classic Eggs Benedict, and Delta King American Kobe Burger. Everything was tasty and delicious! I especially enjoyed the Herbed Country Potatoes and the fresh baked Blueberry muffin sides. The Mimosa was good too! The restaurant and the bar and grill are on the upper decks. They do have the outside seating available for dining or if you simply just want to enjoy the view and some fresh air. Been curious about the Delta King stateroom accommodations. Maybe one day...

Aaron, the bartender is great. We had the best time. He has some signature cocktails and will make something you suggest. The food is excellent. They have happy hour specials that are well worth it. We liked it so much we spent two evenings there.

I have never slept so well at a hotel! And, The room was IMMACULATE. The nighttime front desk clerk, James, was so warm and inviting, as was the previous person who helped me on the phone whose name escapes me (I hope this review finds you!) Fun place to explore Old Town from. Much more fun than any mainstream hotel chain for the same price.

We stayed two nights on this unique, infamous, historical and refurbished paddlewheel boat. The staff was awesome. For instance, " Eric, you can't spell America without Eric" is an excellant bartender. Very organized, funny and personable (loved him). Aaron, also a great bartender, he kept the place popping and served great drinks and food. Rochelle and Tracy, are servers, ensured we were well taken care of, very sweet and our dining experience was great. The meals are soooo good. I highly recommend the Caesar Salad, breakfast in the morning, Delta Breeze drink, fish and chips and turamisu for desert. The prices were very reasonable. We would stay there again. Great adventure.

WOW I am changing my review of the Delta King. My wife and I went to the murder dinner for our anniversary and had a bad experience. I posted a review regarding it and received a message from Sara Smyth. She apologized and wanted to make things right and she did. We look forward to checking out another murder show on the Delta King one day and wanted to edit my post about them. It's great to know their is still a company out there that cares about the experience and satisfaction from their customers. Delta King cares and wants to make sure you have a great experience. Thanks again and we will be aboard again soon.

Our company had our holiday lunch here and while I was glad to have tried this place, I wish we went somewhere else. It is definitely a boat. The ceilings are low, some of the doors are very small, and the room where we ate tilted to one side. I felt tensed up the entire lunch trying to hold my body upright. It had an old style restaurant ambiance that is sometimes great, but this place felt musty. The single person helping our gigantic party of 40 people did his best. He was polite and professional. We had 3 choices for our lunch and I chose the chicken. I was glad I did because the steak of some of my coworkers was way undercooked for my taste. The chicken was dry, but the flavor was fine. However, my portion was tiny so I left the lunch hungry. The tiramisu was good. The portion was lacking again though. I did not particularly like the ambiance or the food, but I still recommend trying this place for yourself. My coworkers talked about a murder mystery that they do too.

I thought my experience from the moment I arrived was perfect. I found this place on Yelp. I never knew it existed and drove 5 1/2 miles to get there. My room was huge and the shower pressure made me want to stay in there longer. I also enjoyed my view of the river on the 4th floor room 430 from 10/07-10/09 I slept like a baby and my room was super cold at first but my body got use to it. (You can't control the temperature). My tv didn't work at first but I monkeyed around with the cable box and it managed to update and I had a huge selection of movies. I watched Tango and Cash, Matrix, Impractical Jokers, Star Wars, it had so many good shows to watch when I was in the room in my resting state of mind. I went to the diner at 0730 on 10/08 and 0730 on 10/09 and both times the waiter was the same. He had a great smile and he was very inviting. On 10/08 I sat there in the restaurant with a view of the boats going by. The cook was very funny when he handed me my steak and eggs. He chatted a bit and later on he saw me on the street with the same bubbly personality he had in the morning 8 hours ago. On 10/09 I went there to try the complimentary breakfast since I was going to have a long drive ahead of me and didn't want to be to full. It came with a muffin, yogurt, and some fresh fruit. Definitely hit the spot and took it back to my room. The people I spoke to were all friendly. From the valet to the man with a mop. Yes, let me tell you that I spoke to a man cleaning up the restaurant. He too provided a lasting impression on me. The valet was easy to talk to and I tipped him to take the car away and also I tipped him when he retrieved the car. On 10/07 when I checked in the person behind the counter was a woman who complemented me on my bag I brought my clothes in. (Looks like a paper bag but it's actually recyclable) "Trader Joes" I give her 5/5 The man who works at night wasn't pleasant to talk to but I avoided him by not stepping into the lobby. In the mornings I would go in and an elderly man was there. I bought a Starbucks cold drink from behind the counter and he was nice. I'd stay there again and hope I would encounter him again. When it was time to check out on 10/09 that woman glowed when I spoke to her. She also called the valet to get my car so it would be ready when I came out of the boat. (Sure it's her job but I'm telling you I wanted to stay one more night to talk to her). 100% I'll return again. I went for my birthday outing. Arrived there when I was 38 and left when I was 39.

Had drinks at the bar, bartender is so funny! He could be a great stand up comedian. Music fits ambiance well. Nice view and good crowd of people coming in for drinks and food. Young guy (anyone below 40 is young in my eyes) that was having drinks at the bar was really nice to hand menu to people approaching the bar.

Super disappointed. NOT fine dining, anymore. We had a reservation for 5p.m. and they didn't give us a table in the restaurant, but in the bar. A rickety little table right next to the bar itself. It's a quaint bar, however they clearly were using this as an overflow area. They said the booths were reserved, even the two tops. Mystified since we had a reservation, we settled for the rickety table. The waitress greeted us soon and I ordered a glass of wine. Because we were next to the bar we could hear the bartender rudely saying something to het. She came back and stated they were out of that wine, so I selected another. Out of the 2nd wine, too. The waitress didn't seem familiar with the smallish wine menu, but I settled on something they had ($13).. No waters were offered, but we asked for some. It was never refilled unless we asked. The waiteess didn't know what the tableside caesar salad was, so we figured that had changed and I ordered a small one, anyway ($13). When she brought it I asked for fresh cracked pepper and she looked at me as if I had a third eye. It took a long while for her to come back with that. Finally able to start our first course, I found the salad greens were very wilted. Sourdough bread came out that was fresh and warm. I ordered the grilled ribeye ($53) which was cooked how I ordered. The broccolini was old, overcooked and so tough it was inedible. The roasted potatoes were fine. Hubby's prime rib and mashed potatoes ($60) were good, which is why the 3-stars. Same bad broccolini. Overall, it wasn't a great meal, not great service, and most definitely not the restaurant it used to be.

Don't go unless you're white and want to pay FINE FINE dining prices for mid/nasty food. Everything was barely even warm and either too salty or too bland. It cost way to much for a karen to nag us (the only colored people in the whole restaurant) that we couldn't stand on the dock like we didn't belong there. The interior was definitely giving more Texas Roadhouse. The servers also gave mediocre service and everything took really long to come out.