Camden Spit & Larder
Restaurant · Sacramento ·
British-inspired spit-roasted meats, farm fare, wine & spirits
British-inspired spit-roasted meats, farm fare, wine & spirits
"At the Terra Madre Americas Bistro, I watched legendary chefs such as Jeremiah Tower, Elizabeth Falkner, Mary Sue Milliken and Sean Sherman create multicourse meals while attendees could also learn whole-animal butchery techniques from experts like Danny Johnson and Anica Wu, taste wines from Chile to California and discover heritage grains—an immersive mix of high-level cooking demonstrations and direct access to producers and ingredients." - Alexis Benveniste
"Downtown Sacramento meets sexy uptown London at this foodie haven, where Chef Oliver Ridgeway applies his formidable British culinary know-how to farm-fresh Californian ingredients. Inside, the striking dining room features glossy floor-to-ceiling windows; a polished, forever-bustling bar; as well as a lovely outdoor dining area overlooking Capitol Mall.As the name informs, spit-roasted meats take center stage here. A decadent evening feast might begin with an airy popover before settling into more substantial dishes. Don’t miss the incredibly tender prime rib, paired with crispy golden potato rösti, fermented horseradish, sour cream and peppery watercress. Classic English desserts, like the scrumptious Banoffee pie, are perfect for sharing." - Michelin Inspector
"Located in Sacramento’s Capitol Mall, this swanky brasserie by chef Oliver Ridgeway pulls inspiration from his British roots. You’ll find elevated versions of classic pub fare, like sausage rolls and English meat pie, alongside spit-roasted chicken and black truffle agnolotti. The drink choices here are also a step outside the bounds of pints of beer and G&Ts — like Astral Blanco with passion fruit, orgeat, Genepi liqueur, lime juice, and a dash of orange bitters." - Bernadette Machard de Gramont
"Opening December 1, the 4,000-square-foot Camden Spit & Larder (555 Capitol Mall, Suite 100) channels British inspiration and bold design while centering farm-focused, Sacramento-style cuisine from Oliver Ridgeway, the only Sacramento chef to land on the Saveur 100. At the heart of the menu are spit-roasted meats — notably roast beef rib with fermented horseradish and Yorkshire pudding — alongside English-influenced dishes like pork sausage rolls with hot English mustard and vegetable-forward items such as charred broccoli with black garlic soubis, confit carrots, olives, and chermoula; caviar from nearby Passmore Ranch is always on offer. Ridgeway’s pedigree includes seven years as executive chef of the critically-acclaimed Grange Restaurant & Bar and stints at the Carlyle Hotel, K-Paul’s Louisiana Kitchen, and Anasazi, and he’s a regular at Pebble Beach Food + Wine and a two-time leader of the Tower Bridge Dinner. Designer Brendan Koon dressed the 115-seat dining room and 70-seat patio in high-fashion London haberdashery touches — custom chandeliers, patterned taupe-and-black wood floors, pressed-tin ceilings, Windsor chairs, deep blue and red accents, a mix of plaids, pinstripes, patent leather, houndstooth and wingtip fabrics, and 9,214 buttons lining the wood bar — while bar manager Brett Heyer focuses on small-batch spirits and seasonal cocktails such as the Rose & Pea (gin infused with rose petals, English peas, lemon, and Dolin Blanc) and the Smoking Jacket (apricot-infused rye, brandy, Benedictine, and bitters served in a smoke-filled bottle). Hours will be Monday–Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Saturday 5 to 10 p.m." - Janelle Bitker
"A Tree City French restaurant offering elevated bistro fare such as steak tartare, duck confit crepes, and lobster–saffron–farro ravioli." - Brenna Houck