Sheldon Inn

Our wedding day was the most beautiful and special day of our lives. Yesenia and everyone at the Sheldon Inn went above and beyond to make our day the best day ever. We were so fortunate to have toured the Sheldon Inn during one of the bridal showcases, where you can also get connected to fantastic vendors, like our incredible DJ Larry from Just Fresh Entertainment! The venue is picturesque, giving a modern rustic look mixed with a classic vineyard feel. The food and drinks are hands down some of our favorite things about this place but it’s truly the staff and everyone at Sheldon Inn that makes it the perfect wedding venue! Thank you Yesenia and Sheldon Inn for making our day so special!

SHELDON INN is an extraordinary gem, and a significant part of its shine has to come from the exceptional leadership of Aron Rounds. Aron's oversight ensures that the restaurant's commitment to creating a relaxed and inviting atmosphere for all occasions, from family dinners and celebrations to concert events outdoors, is consistently upheld. His dedication to creating a truly special experience is evident in every impressive detail. I have to praise the impeccable service and friendly staff, a testament to Aron's leadership and commitment to fostering a remarkable hospitable environment. He clearly values genuine connection with his team members, which translates into a dedicated staff who are passionate about their work, which was evident all night long! Beyond the charming ambiance and attentive exceptional service, Sheldon Inn boasts exceptional cuisine that tantalizes the taste buds. His leadership ensured that the kitchen consistently delivered dishes that were not only delicious but also beautifully presented. This unwavering commitment to quality and attention to detail is what makes dining at SHELDON INN a truly memorable experience. This phenomenal concert event under the stars at Sheldon Inn, under Aron Rounds' expert guidance, provided a superbly incredible experience that left us eager to return. We couldn't have had a more fabulous FUN time! He's a true leader who understands that HOSPITALITY goes beyond good food & drinks, (I especially loved the dungeness crab cakes & fried brussels sprouts with bacon and apple cider gastrique drinks) creating an atmosphere that makes every visit truly SPECIAL. I truly THANK YOU Aron for being so very gracious and attentive to absolutely everyone's needs, to your guests and staff all at the same time. You are exceptionally AMAZING👏 💯👏 💯👏 Dianalynn

For date night my wife and I wanted adult beverages at a local venue. A quick search suggested the Velvet Martini Lounge, which is located 15 minutes from our home. Upon arrival, we were greeted by a full parking lot…which is always a good sign. Upon entering what we thought was the Velvet Martini Lounge, we were greeted by an employee named Matt. Matt was very friendly and understanding when he realized that we intended on being in the Velvet Martini Lounge, not the Sheldon Inn Restaurant. He went above and beyond by introducing us to an employee who worked at the Velvet Martini Lounge and escorted us upstairs to the lounge. Upon being seated at the lounge, we were greeted by server James, who provided us with menus. Our sole purpose was to connect solely over adult beverages, so we both placed orders for drinks. My wife ordered the Big Shot Martini with blue cheese stuffed olives, and I ordered the Havana Haze (a rum-based drink). As we slowly sipped our drinks, we enjoyed our date night in the dimly lit, romantic ambience of the lounge. The background music was played at a perfect volume to where you could hear the music as equally as you could hear the individual(s) talking at your table. James did a great job of not being a “helicopter server” by periodically checking in on us. We intended on ordering a second round, but the drinks were so deliciously stiff (a sneaky stiff) that we decided it would be a wise decision to end the night. I cannot wait to make a return visit to celebrate one of our monthly anniversaries, I recommend checking out Velvet Martini Lounge!

🎉 Celebrating 65 in Style at Sheldon Inn! 🎉 📍 9000 Grantline Rd, Elk Grove, CA We brought the GOLDEN glam to a beautiful 65th birthday celebration at the stunning Sheldon Inn – one of Elk Grove’s best hidden gems for special events. ✨ Our outdoor photo booth setup was a hit under the warm summer skies, perfectly complementing the venue’s charming rustic elegance and wide-open spaces. Guests snapped unforgettable memories surrounded by a beautiful outdoor space that was as radiant as the birthday honoree! 💛📸 From the golden glow to the laughter captured in every frame, this was a birthday for the books. 📷 Book your next celebration with us and let the booth bring the magic. #PerfectPixelBooth #SheldonInnEvents #ElkGrovePhotoBooth #OutdoorPhotoBooth #65thBirthdayCelebration #GoldenBirthdayVibes #EventGoals #NorCalEvents #PhotoBoothFun #RusticChicCelebration #ElkGroveVenues

Overall disappointing. Service was great, nice location and ambience. Food was a letdown. Calamari to start with was very heavily coated to the point where all you tasted was deep fried batter. We had the mains of chicken and the special mahi mahi, both were cooked fine but under seasoned and bland.

The worst experience I’ve ever had in my entire life. Me and my boyfriend went here and we ordered two drinks one soup and one entrée. While he was switching places, his drink spilled and we told our server whose name was Mia, We apologize to her, and she literally had no reaction in her face and didn’t say a word(we were already so sorry and we also told sorry to her so she could have at least smiled or like at least told us” It’s OK” Just to make us feel comfortable because we were panicking cause we spilled the drink). I could see that she was so pissed off. She couldn’t even pretend if it was OK, but then she did offer us another drink, but it was just very awkward while we were eating. I think Our servers which was two of them came to ask us if everything was OK about like 5 to 6 times which was fine But it also felt like they were guarding us as the Guy was roaming around us the whole time . I’m not sure if that was normal. I don’t know the guy’s name, but he had colored his hair . Mind you when I’m telling this I still had a full glass of the drink that I ordered yet to drink, and we were still eating the food and this guy comes up to us and tells us if we wanted a to go box and he can wrap everything up. I was very shocked because the way he told us I thought that the restaurant was about to close so we need leave to leave now, but no, it was not. We hadn’t even ordered the check, We were still eating. I was still yet to drink my cocktail and we were still eating the food. The worst customer service ever. I understand that the servers might been really tired or exhausted, but they could have at least faked a small laugh or something just not to make it awkward and the whole to-go box situation threw me off. The food was not good at all, but the drink was pretty good I would say. I’m not sure If it’s just two of them because the staff downstairs were literally so nice. There was this lady who checked us in because we had a reservation and she was very polite friendly. She always had this smile in her face and the girl who escorted us upstairs was really nice very friendly as well. This review is not just to spread negative things about the restaurant, but if the manager is looking at this, please let the servers know so that the restaurant can function better and the customers can have a good experience as well. Good luck

Lovely dinner to celebrate a birthday! Our server, Andrew, was knowledgeable and attentive. Some steaks were not the desired temperature, but they made it right. Great drinks, great food, and an inviting atmosphere!

Really enjoyed date night here! The staff was very pleasant and responsive. We had the 12oz and skirt steak options and they were awesome. The drinks were also well done and not watered down. I will be adding this to my rotation of places I visit.

I recently celebrated my birthday here and can highly recommend it for food, ambiance and events. As I assumed it would be a warm evening i reserved a table for 10 outdoors. Of course a few people weren't able to make it so it ended up being 7 of us. I had dropped off my cake , flowers, candles balloons and brought two bottles of champagne for corkage . Everything looked lovely when we arrived however I wish they had a table cloth on the black iron table. The service was polite and professional and the hostess was super sweet. Most importantly the food was delicious and everyone seemed pleased with their food. I have a tough crowd to please. My chimicurri flank steak was delicious. I am surprised that living in Elk Grove all of these years I am not sure why I had never eaten here before? However after such a grear experience and delicious food I will definitely return.

So it has been over four years since my last review and I wanted to provide an update. To be up front, I would consider myself to be a regular at Sheldon Inn so that may bias my opinion a bit. With that said, I'm going to be as honest as I can be about my experiences. When I started going to Sheldon Inn, it had a different vibe about it than I was previously used to, and I wasn't sure if it was going to be a place I'd enjoy hanging out at. However, what I have found after four plus years of going there is that it an all around great place, and here's why I feel that way. 1. Staff: This is where Sheldon Inn in my opinion is different than any other bar/restaurant I've been to. I have found pretty much every single person who works there, past or present, to have been really amazing people. I am treated far better than I have ever deserved, and even after having made some mistakes in judgement there being hitched to a barstool maybe a little too long, I have always been made to feel welcome, appreciated, and respected. Aron, who has been the manager since my first time there is a great guy. I have frequented other restaurants just as much as Sheldon, but never have I been made to feel more appreciated. The bartenders, such as Mia, John, Ryan, and James are all great. Attentive, funny, and dedicated to their craft. I'm often in awe of the juggling and running they need to do, because I certainly couldn't do what they do. The wait staff is always approachable, and friendly towards me. I have become friends with many of the employees there, and that is such a departure from other places I've been that I felt it's worth mentioning. To me, this is the thing that sets Sheldon apart. Even the owners are always cordial towards me, not that I feel I deserve it. 2. Ambiance: I think Sheldon offers a good mix of dining or as of recently, happy hour experiences. You can sit inside for a more formal setting, hang out in the bar area (bar top and tables) for a more casual night, you can sit outside on the patio next to a very nice venue, enjoy live concerts/events, or sit upstairs in a more "club" type atmosphere. They offer a lot of variety, and I think many people who have not been there much don't realize that. If I had a critique, I wish they had a bit more bar top space since that always seems to be jam packed. I must also commend the other patrons - lots of great people go there. I also commend the owners for taking such great care of not only the building, but the entire property. It's truly a very nice place to be, and from my first visit to today, I'm always seeing improvements across the board. I can say that's often not the case with other restaurants, and I commend their dedication to not only preserving such a staple of the community, but for continuing to make it better. It's an old historic building, but it's extremely well maintained. 3. Food/Drinks: Let's face it, we're all going out to a bar/restaurant to indulge a bit, enjoy an evening with friends, relax with a nice cocktail, or celebrate an event. I have found the food at Sheldon to largely be good. The drinks are always great, and the service that comes along with everything for me, has always been top notch. When I say top notch, I mean like it would be hard for any place to be better than what I've experienced. They also have an ever-evolving wine selection, and unfortunately for my wallet, I've become quite a wine snob because of this place. If I had some constructive feedback, it would be this. For us regulars, I do wish there was a bit more variety on the menu, and a little less focus on seafood and steak specials. A nice chicken dish (besides fried) or something like a chicken club sandwich would go a long way for me, and while there's an occasional special that hits the mark, not being a seafood guy, or someone who wants to eat red meat all the time, I can struggle sometimes to find something for a dinner entree. That's not their fault, it's mine, because I'm there too often. :) When it comes to happy hour and apps, I have found their current September 2025 menu to be great. The shishito peppers are amazing. The chicken satay is always very tasty. I really enjoy the seasonal heirloom salad - super fresh tasting and oozes quality. 4. Conclusion: Is Shelson Inn the only place I frequent? No, it is not, but it is by far the #1 on my list of places in the Elk Grove area. It has the perfect combination for me, and based on how many other regulars I see there, I know I am not alone. The ironic thing is, I drove by this place for many, many years, and never tried it until I had a reason to one day. After that, I was hooked. Many thanks to everyone there who makes my every visit there, a memorable one. If you're on the fence, please try it, you might just like it! I've seen many first timers there become frequent fliers, and I truly believe in supporting local businesses over big commercial chains.

Came here with my family, we sat outside and it was slightly hot, not too bad as they had misters. It was just before sunset and the view was gorgeous. The mosquitoes were unforgiving and so were the flies. The service was subpar. As we ordered there were things forgotten and reminded of more than once. For starters we got crab cakes -- nothing great, I've had better. My father and I ordered prime rib, my son ordered salmon and my sister had gotten the ribeye steak. I asked for au jus as it seemed like there had not been any dressing on the prime rib. The waitress asked if the au jus on my prime rib wasn't enough, so I was surprised there was any at all. When she came back with the au jus, the flavor was not what I expected. Not bad but not great. My father agreed. My son did not like the salmon, but my sister said the steak wasn't bad at all. There was nothing that really amazed us. My father did not like the service and although I did not think it was that bad overall, we will most likely not be coming back. My sister had also left her purse there outside, the next day the restaurant was closed and she still found it outside hanging on the chair.

Incredible place to celebrate with friends! We had 7:15pm reservation. Seated in the patio. Despite day temp being 97 degrees, it was the perfect setting as sun set and slight breeze came in. You can bring your own wine, corkage $25. The waitress suggested the fried Brussels sprouts appetizer. It was delicious, nice and crispy. One of our friends doesn't usually like Brussels sprouts, but enjoyed this dish. Next we split the heirloom tomatoes salad with baby basil and balsamic reduction. Hard to not choose heirloom tomatoes in the summer. Two of my friends order the special, filet mignon skewers. Two 3oz skewers with mashed potatoes and asparagus. One substituted green beens instead. I had the Nimon Ranch double cut pork chop. It was tender and juicy. Highly recommend. The other entree was beef stroganoff. Noodles had the perfect texture. After dinner, instead of a dessert menu, a beautiful tray of desserts was presented. Love the presentation. Besides the personalized menus, a young lady also came by to take a group picture and printed three copies for each of the birthday guests. At the very end, the waitress brought pomegranate sparking wine to toast. I cannot say enough about the phenomenal service, the food, and the ambiance. We stayed past closing time, but could've stayed longer.

Food is always excellent and consistently prepared and cooked. The atmosphere is very nice and romantic. Great servers for the most part. Take my wife there for her birthday yearly

Came in on Friday 8-22. Had a great experience! We were kindly greeted at the door, checked in for our reservation, then headed to the bar. Great knowledgeable bar staff helped my wife pick a great wine. We sat down for dinner with reservations for 4. We let them know ahead of time that we would be using the dinner for 2 special for both couples. Excellent waiter!!! Super nice and helpful. Filets were super tender and flavorful as well as the lobster tails. The sides, soups, salads also were all Excellent. We will definitely return. Thank you for a great evening!

Great friendly service and ambiance!! Food was fantastic as well. Started with the crab cakes then moved on to strawberry burrata salad. Both very tasty Mains consisted of skirt steak and NY steaks. Both cooked to perfection!!! Topped it off with the coconut key lime pie/tart. YUMMY!!! Thanks for a nice Father's Day dinner

A white tablecloth fine dining establishment in Elk Grove? (technically Wilton) Absolutely! Sheldon Inn Restaurant and Bar is located in a beautiful older building, which offers them a variety of venues to provide inspired menu selections, delivered with outstanding service with attention to detail. My wife and I decided to share our anniversary dinner at Sheldon Inn, and their well-deserved reputation did not disappoint. They even provided us with a personalized printed menu for the evening, with an anniversary wish included! My wife had the macadamia nut encrusted halibut and I had the pork chop, and both were outstanding. The bar is also a high point of the dining experience. They have a pretty good cocktail list of signature drinks as well as the classics. I had a top-notch old fashioned, and they put together a sweeter cocktail for my wife, which she thoroughly enjoyed. Overall, can't say enough good things about Sheldon Inn. It's great to have a fine dining option closer to home and we'll definitely be back!

I celebrated my Birthday with some friends in Nov 2021 and had an exceptional experience! The food is consistently delicious, and I've enjoyed multiple brunches and dinners here. For special occasions, reserve ahead and notify staff, they'll create personalized menus with your name on top. Amazing service! Highly recommended for: - Family-friendly atmosphere - Stunning outdoor setting - Elegant indoor dining There's a winery next door too! 5 stars

Whew another great date night! My hubby and I came to dinner with our friends for his birthday. We had the teriyaki lettuce cups as an appetizer. I had the berry bliss as a cocktail and blackened cod for my entree. I shared the bread budding for dessert and it was perfect warmed up. The service was nothing but amazing. I can't wait to come back again.

Went here for brunch last week for my friend's birthday and it was awesome! Service was on point. I got the ribeye steak, and it was very tasty. Loved the outdoor vibes too. They also got a winery but we were way too full to check it out. Definitely recommend this spot for brunch especially if you want sit outside!

I had known of Sheldon Inn for a while, but never tried it till tonight. The star of the show tonight was the fried calamari with zucchini. The calamari was lightly fried, seasoned well, and you get a pretty good sized portion. I'm glad they used real squid and not cuttlefish, and you can taste the difference. The gem salad was the second star. The candied bacon, dressing, and onions all worked in harmony. For entrees, we got the rib eye and pork chop. Rib eye was fine, nothing really special. I preferred the mashed potatoes over the fingerlings that came with the steak. The pork chop was decent. The sauce was good and not dry. I feel like the seasoning doesn't really penetrate the food. Service was good and staff were friendly. We sat on the second floor. It as pretty dark. I would go back.

I've been here a handful of times and it has always been on point with service and food. Today's brunch was amazing. I wasn't a huge fan of the deviled eggs because of the mustard but my table partners gobbled them up. The blueberry bread pudding was so yummy. The burger and fries with the bacon jam compote hit the spot. We came here for a birthday and they take a little photo which is nice and print the name on the menu. We ordered these 5 dishes and a couple alcoholic beverages and the price was under 150 which is not bad. Indoor seating is a bit fancier. Outdoor is more chill and pleasant with a beautiful view. I have been upstairs for the velvet martini but that's a separate review.

The bar is wonderful and the food is fantastic. The service is very good as well. Would definitely recommend

Me and my wife went out with some family friends to celebrate my friends birthday. When we arrived to the restaurant we were greeted by staff. I started off with the New York sour drink. The drink was refreshing and very flavorful. We ordered the chicken lettuce wrap. The lettuce wraps were cooked to perfection and the chicken was delicious. I ordered the filet mignon Portuguese beef skewers with kale, mushrooms, black garlic mashed potatoes. The skewers were phenomenal and very tasty and the mashed potatoes were delicious. The customer service was great and the ambiance is customer service friendly.

Food: SUPERB. Everything was cooked perfectly and seasoned extremely well. I have no complaints about the appetizers or entrees. The dessert was delicious, however, I think the creme brûlée could've been fresher. Service: Amazing. Our server was attentive and he was kind. (He was an Asian man, I forgot his name!) but he deserves recognition for going above and beyond in his service. He went over specials, made recommendations for things we can switch out, and all in all, added positivity to our experience, which led to the 5 stars. Ambiance: super cute establishment. I absolutely loved the decor and how classy it is inside. What a beautiful place for a date night, celebration, or friends get together. I can't wait to return!

We had Sunday brunch here. I ordered Frittata and it was so bland and tasteless that I could not eat it. My husband had the crab Benedict and he quickly stopped eating because the crab tasted funny and was slimy. Sure enough he wound up with food poisoning. The service was not so great. We arrived 10 minutes before another customer and they were served their meal before us. When I brought this to the attention of our server she made up an excuse that we had our appetizer which was not true as we ordered the bread pudding which was served before our meal. Very fake platitudes of smiles and service. Nice looking place - sadly poor dining experience.

Service was excellent. Attentive and friendly staffs. Food tasted amazing and everything was well prepared. I made reservations online and was seated almost immediately. It was quiet and the ambiance was romantic and relaxing.

We made reservations for a Friday dinner to check out Sheldon Inn during the Elk Grove Restaurant week. Service was wonderful and the food was great. A few things to note: 1. If you're coming from the west on Grant Line Road, you'll have to make a u-turn at the light to get into the parking lot. Google maps appears to be outdated in that you can't just make a left into the neighboring lot since they are no longer connected. 2. The restaurant week menu on the Sheldon Inn website is also outdated. It's a shame since there were more options for the main meal. But on the plus side, dessert is now included with the soup instead of a starter. We were seated in a random table in the middle of all the booths behind the hostess table. Maybe this isn't normal since there was a large party at the table behind us. It felt weird at first especially since I had to angle my chair to not hit the support beam right behind it, but eventually I got used to it. Would probably request a different table next time, maybe check out seating on the second floor if there are tables up there. We noticed staff bringing food up the elevator. The restaurant week menu had two options for the soup and main entree, and chocolate mousse for dessert for $45 a person. We tried one of each soup and entree. The Portuguese soup is very savory and hearty, full of red beans with a little bit of kale and protein. If you like minestrone, you will like this. The soup of the day was clam chowder. Very rich and creamy. Our favorite of the soups. The risotto was really light but filling at the same time with pleasant notes of citrus. It came topped with some microgreens and contained some small pieces of protein. The braised short rib was more hearty. The beef was tender and well seasoned and it came with roasted carrots and mashed potatoes. This dish slightly beat out the other dish in flavor, but ultimately I think it depends on what you're craving. The dessert was decent. Chocolate mousse, whipped cream, and berries. Nothing too fancy but it was tasty enough. I would definitely come back to try other menu items.

This is a nice little restaurant in the countryside. I have been here a few time's and each time it was very nice. I took off two stars because of the food not because of service. Staff here are very nice and always go far and beyond to provide good service. I recently ordered lamb and it was a very small portion for what I paid for. Not only the portion but the presentation was not too appealing. As you can see in the picture it's two small lamb with a beige color mash potato. I think the mash had some flavoring which made it that color. The asparagus lay flat and seemed a little overcooked. I understand this is an upscale restaurant and typically the portion sizes are small but I think it was too small for a dish that costs $54. The lamb had good flavor and was cooked nicely. I would try other things but wouldn't get the lamb again.

First time visit for our party of 5, arrived early and had a drink at the bar. Personal opinion here....draft beer should be on tap, not beers poured out of the can/bottle. Nice ambiance, wide tall booth on the second floor. Ordered for the first time ever, the cauliflower steak which was very tasty. My appetizer bean soup was also very good. Pork chop was fairly tender and the chuck burger was good but... the meat was 1" thick alone and overall way too thick so it had to be eaten with knife and fork. Personally speaking, a hamburger is meant to be eaten by 'hand' so please chef, thin the patty. Also the tiny thin fries should be much thicker. The service was only average, a little slow to our liking. For these higher priced restaurants, staff ratio to tables should be increased.

Would be a 5 star. But I have to be honest. We loved eating here the ambiance the food was a solid 4.5 out of 5 other than the risotto which gets a 0 out of 5. We ordered the crab cakes, ribeye, beef stroganoff, some top shelf whiskey and risotto. The risotto we had to send back as it was probably the worst risotto we have ever had. Minute rice tastes better than this risotto. Other than the risotto the food was great and the waiter and staff were amazing. I would say that the risotto needs leveling up meaning cooked properly with some sort of flavor.

Went on a date night/birthday dinner with my wife here over the weekend. The restaurant is designed nicely, staff was awesome and attentive. My only draw back was the food, while it was good, I don't think it was anything special. Calamari was good, wedge salad was a wedge salad, and steak, green beans, and potatoes wedges was meh. Basic steak. The menu overall was basic, they could use some options like lobsters to go with the steak to make it more upscale. Overall good meal, and staff was awesome. The food just bored me. Menu was boring too. Drink menu could use updating as well.

Gave 4 stars. Would have been 3 but the receptionist or the girl at the entrance was nice to accommodate my required the night AFTER. Came to celebrate my daughter's 21st birthday on Friday. A gf ordered the calamari and it tasted burnt like it was fried in almost old rancid oil. Another gf ordered the Caesar salad. The dressing was tasteless. And we LOVE Caesar salads. My fettuccini pasta was good but overly sour. Perhaps maybe cut down on the amount of capers used? But the scallops was cooked to perfection as well was the prawns. Daughter ordered her first lavender lemon drop and they ran out of martini glasses so it was served in a regular glass. I think drinks should be served in the type of glass meant to be served. I was bummed her first alcoholic drink was not served in its appropriate glass. Daughter ordered the soup of the day...clam chowder which she devoured so that was a plus. Her 6 oz special of the night was ordered medium rare but came out medium well. Waitress stated the old fashions were served on big cube of ice. But they ran out and perhaps was not made aware so the men at my table was served old fashions with a couple pieces of ice. Perhaps the bar needs to communicate with the waitresses because when the waitress is telling us what's on the menu or how the drinks are served, should be consistent with what is being told to us. It was my daughter's 21st and I didn't want to make a stink of something so little...although misleading. I understand Friday nights can be busy but there should be plenty of proper glasses for certain drinks and ice for specific drinks as well. Also, we sat at maybe the largest patio table they had for 9. One lamp isn't enough to illuminate the table. No one wants to eat their food in the dark. We had to take another lamp from a vacant table and asked for another one. So we ended up having three lamps and that was barely enough lighting. As previously stated, I would have given 3 stars but I forgot the menu with my daughter's birthday on it and our group picture. I called the next day and the lady who picked up my call said nothing was turned in and was probably thrown away but said I could come in and she can have the picture reprinted. Which was nice. I spent over $700 on dinner and not sure if I, or any of my gfs who was there that night, would return again.

February 22, 2024 Sheldon Inn never disappoints. We always have a good time here, and the food is wonderful. We are club members of the Adkins Winery, and as such, we accrue points that we can use at Sheldon Inn for a pre fixe meal and wine pairing. Always a pleasure. Once seated, we were given a sparkling Viognier, and the Pre Fixe Menu describing our meal for the night. We started with a crab cake with pickled fresno chiles and cajun remoulade that went very well with our Viognier. It was one of the best crab cakes I've ever had. Next, we were served a Caesar salad that was paired with a glass of Chardonnay. The final course was a stuffed chicken breast that was almond crusted and stuffed with cherries and apricots with a port wine cream sauce, served with herbed mashed potatoes, green beans, and a glass of Petite Verdot. The restaurant has a nice cozy atmosphere, and the service is friendly. Love this place.

Hubby and I went for date night and had a wonderful experience. Service was good. Food was deliciously amazing. Ambiance was romantic. We highly recommend outdoors sitting. Exploring the grounds, great photo opportunity

Another EG Gem. Didn't expect to find a great spot in this part of Elk Grove but excited nonetheless! We had just visited Adkins Vineyard the day before and this place was highly recommended by some of the other patrons. We had always planned on going but its location on the rural part of EG made it tough. Getting into the lot can be a little bit difficult as it can be confused with the shops next to it but this was definitely a great place for brunch. A nice clean and well appointed interior with a staff that was dressed like we were at a 4 star restaurant. They were extremely professional and atmosphere was really chill. The Chicken and French toast was recommended and it really blew me away. Crispy well seasoned and surpassingly the bone was removed from the breast. Along with it came a French toast fruit and a great side of gravy and syrup. Honestly one of my new favorites. I still consider it under the chicken and waffles category but definitely don't sleep on it. Also tried their version of a screwdriver mule and really enjoyed. Defintely worth checking out, and don't forget to set up a registration!

went for my mom's bday and it was a really good experience. everything was seasoned well and cooked well, a little pricey but it's a finer restaurant and the service was excellent

Had an early Valentine's date at this place we found online. I never knew how poppin Grant Line could be! The restaurant itself is cozy and smaller than expected. On the left, it was the Sheldon Restaurant and then on the right was the bar. Our table was right in the middle of the restaurant area, our server James came and greeted us right away and to let us know the specials. We ordered a Caesar salad, NY Special and stuffed chicken. Caesar salad was good, I would say the only thing that bothered me was how the lettuce was so big! It wasn't bite size friendly. The NY special was great! I think they massaged the cow and did everything because it was so tender!! Juicy and delicious, highly recommend. The stuffed chicken was sweet and stuffed with apricots (?) everything was very fulfilling!

The Sheldon Inn restaurant is a very clean upscale enjoyable place for a nice dinner out or a celebration with a few friends. The food is excellent, and the waitstaff is very attentive

Wow, nestled in the heart of down town Elk Grove, I never would expected such a fine dining experience. We were gifted a gift card to this place, and decided to try it during our anniversary. The accommodation of this place was over the top. Their menus stated "happy anniversary", and they also took a photo for you to remember your special time at their location. Our server Sean was very attentive to our needs, and explained the menu in depth when we had questions. After ordering, their food did that a good minute for it to come out but once it did-everything was delicious. They do not have a paper menu for their dessert, but actually made desserts as their menu. Talk about good marketing, they make you eat with your eyes and entice you more. Sold us, we were suckers for it and ordered dessert. We enjoyed our visit at Sheldon inn! We can't wait to try their brunch.

This is our second visit to the Sheldon Inn and much like last time the food was delicious and well executed. I would describe the menu type as elevated, "comfort classics." My husband loved his beef stroganoff and my father-in-law raved about his Niman Ranch pork chop. I found my filet mignon to be perfectly cooked and the onion bordelaise to be on point; however, the fingerling potatoes were quite undercooked and I ended up just leaving them on my plate after taking one bite. I would definitely recommend starting with one of their signature cocktails and the crab cake appetizer. Both were generous portions and the crab cakes may be one of the best I've eaten in recent memory Kudos also go out to our server, Gino, who balanced attentiveness and hospitality without being intrusive or overbearing. The only point of improvement I would suggest is regarding the front end staff. We had one elderly, disabled guest with us. We arrived on time and the table was open (in fact, it was early enough that the restaurant was quite empty), it appeared that the perhaps the server had not arrived yet as the hostess told us she would seat us "shortly." The two hostesses focused on wiping menus and chatting amongst themselves and passerbys; whereas, good form would be to notice that one of our guests was struggling immensely to stand with her cane and wait, and offer to seat her at the table and allow her to wait there. A quick refresher course in observation and hospitality may be needed on this front. Overall, we would recommend the Sheldon Inn for special occasion dining, a date night, or simply a nice meal out. Definitely worth the drive out to Elk Grove.

We finally visited on Friday! We started at the bar, since we were early for our reservation. I asked for a recommendation between a regular lemon drop and lavender one. He suggested the lavender one! Did not disappoint. We then worked our way up to the upstairs dining area. We had to walk out the building to take the stairs. The upstairs area felt almost like a hall. I think what I didn't really like was the tables being so long too, so I felt too far from my partner across for me and a lot closer to the person sitting to my left, dining with her partner. The food was great but really just felt average. Both my partner and I had the ribeye, medium rare. It came with mashed potatoes and green beans! Green beans were a big pass for me and I usually look forward to my greens. I overheard a waitress tell a couple to come for brunch though so would consider coming g back to try. Before I forget, we also tried Calamari with zucchini! 10/10

Overall disappointing. Service was great, great location and ambience. Food was a letdown. Calamari to start with was very heavily coated to the point where all you tasted was deep fried batter. We had the mains of chicken and the special mahi mahi, both were cooked fine but under seasoned and bland.

Dropped into this place for the first time and the food was excellent! We had the lavender martini and berry bliss cocktails. Both were delish. We also ordered the skirt steak, burger and chocolate bomb for dessert. Everything was AMAZING! WE WILL BE BACK!

We had a cousins nights and ate outdoor. It was so beautiful outside and the staff were funny and friendly. We really enjoyed ourselves here. I had a shrimp linguine and I have to say it was honestly one of the best pasta dishes I have ever had. And love this place for groups. I loved the atmosphere. The drinks were delish as well. Highly recommend for a couples night or a group setting.

Good food and family brunch. It had been quite awhile since we had last been to this establishment

Sheldon Inn Restaurant, Sheldon, CA, February 22, 2024 We arrived at the Sheldon Inn Restaurant and Bar at about 5:40 for a 6 PM dinner reservation. We checked in and then decided to grab a drink in the bar. We were seated at about six. We have been here a few times before and have always enjoyed the ambiance, service, and food. Our waiter's name was John and he took great care of us. We purchased tonight's dinner with points that we have from being members of the Adkins wine club here. We were both in happy spirits and had an amazingly great time. We had a prefix dinner that included a delicious crabcake with a sparkling Viognier, a Cesar salad with Chardonnay, and a tasty stuffed cherry chicken main course with a Petite Verdot. The stuffed chicken breast was in a port wine cream sauce with cherries and apricots served with green beans and herbed mash potatoes, All the wines that came with dinner were of course from Adkins Winery. The food was all delicious and the wine pairings were very good. They even gave us the ingredients for the crab cakes when I old them how much we loved them. We finished the meal with a delicious chocolate brownie-like dessert with one more glass of Petite Verdot.

Excellent service and food was amazing. They made sure to make our evening special. They offered to take photos of our group and celebrated the special occasion.

What a beautiful restaurant and setting. Very pleasant evening sitting on the patio. Service was a bit slow but on the other hand we weren't rushed, so had a nice leisurely dinner. The plates were full of food. It was all very tasty but I was disappointed with the steak special, overcooked and tough. For the price thought it would be better quality. Mentioned it to the server and we received a complimentary desert. Would have been nice if they could have discounted the meal. The desert tray was impressive.

Anniversary dinner Service - Top Notch Selection - Great meal choices at a reasonable price. Seating - You have options, dining room, lounge, or upstairs in the Velvet Martini Room. Memories- We had a customized menu that they printed our name as well as wishing us a happy anniversary. We also got a framed picture of us at dinner. Experience- Go do some wine tasting across the courtyard before dinner at the Atkins Family Vineyards. Take a stroll around the 7 acres that guides you to the Sheldon Inn. Go upstairs to the Velvet Martini Room and just enjoy yourself. Parking- Huge lot with ample parking. Easy to get in and out.

Food was great well rounded restaurant but the customer service is what really sent it over the top I had one waiter/ busser i believe his name was Zade not 100% on the name but he was quite helpfull and had great customer service!

Service was wonderful, ambiance is wonderful, history is rich, food was okay. We enjoyed our appetizers and the bottle of wine the most. All of our main dishes we were not impressed with. The desserts we ordered, creme brûlée and key lime cheesecake were the best. The waiter was spectacular and I loved how he knew the menu, described each plate wonderfully and informed us of the history to the building in the most splendid way. Boneless ribeye- asked for medium well and it came out well. The steak was very thin to start off with, not a great cut. Asked for a replacement and it was obvious to the eye that the cut was way better in quality and cooked the way we ordered it. Filet mignon stroganoff- perfect- loved jt and beef was cooked perfect- tender Cheese Ravioli- tasted basic. Quiet disappointment Salmon- it was too sweet- not impressed- nothing different but cooked perfectly on the salmon texture I don't think I would ever crave to want to come back- great neighborhood restaurant if you don't want to leave too far to eat fancy I guess.

This place has been on my list of places to try for a while. I decided to take my boyfriend here for his birthday dinner- I did not note this in the reservation, because I didn't think of it at the time. We checked in and were seated quickly for our 7PM reservation. Instead of being sat in the main restaurant, we were taken to an upstairs location- which we had no idea existed. Upstairs is a completely different vibe than the downstairs location- and if I would have known I definitely would have requested that we be seated downstairs. It had more of a nightclub feel, not what I was going for on our date night. I'm talking Neon lights, etc. However, our server was very attentive and made sure that we got our order in before the large birthday party group that we were seated next to. The food was also really good. If we ever decide to come back, I'll make sure to request that we sit downstairs- or even outside. Maybe I'd sit upstairs if we had a large party, but it just wasn't my thing.

The food here is very good, but unfortunately it took over an hour and fifteen minutes for 5 plates to be served. We did arrive on time for our reservation, and the front desk staff were very friendly. Wish I could give a better score. Still undecided if we will return.

It was my boyfriend's birthday, and we were trying to figure out a restaurant to go to that we always wanted to check out. The Sheldon Inn came to mind as one of our top 5 places to visit. It actually started about 10 years ago when we had wanted to eat here but it was always closed on my days off from work. Now that we are both retired and this place was on his bucket list, the ideal opportunity finally arose! We made reservations and mentioned the special occasion, not realizing that they go out of their way to make it an extra special day upon arrival! When we entered, I was very impressed at the romantic atmosphere and classy feel. We were greeted right away and they wished my BF a happy birthday while being seated. As an extra surprise, they also printed his menu with "Happy Birthday Jon" right at the top! Then, a young lady offered to take our picture while seated at this very roomy table for two. We received the printed photo shortly thereafter, framed with another "Happy Birthday Jon" handwritten on the cardboard frame. From the specialty cocktail menu, I chose the My Blue Heaven: a mixture of stoli blueberry, cointreau, pomegranite, cranberry juice, and sweet & sour. Very satisfying and hit the spot! Jon got a Virgin Mojito, which he enjoyed also. The menu has a variety of specialty gourmet dishes, making it hard to choose. But we finally managed to narrow it down. I ordered the Cheese Stuffed Agnolotti Pasta: fromage blanc, mozzarella, and parmesan cheeses with roasted butternut squash, herbs, kale, brown butter sauce, and almonds. Jon ordered the 10oz Colorado Lamb Loin chop: pomegranate demi glacé, mashed potatoes, and fried brussel sprouts. Our dinners were amazing! We were both pretty full, but after our server brought over the model dessert "menu", we just couldn't resist sharing a Creme Brulee and Chocolate Bomb! They were both heavenly with every spoonful! The Sheldon Inn was definitely a great choice! We appreciated the friendly staff and VIP service. Jon had a very nice birthday and I was glad we finally got to visit this special restaurant! Now I hope to return here for my birthday! ​

Sheldon Inn has been on my list to try for a while now. We finally made it in for a birthday celebration and this establishment exceeded any service that we've ever had. For the birthday, they do complimentary personalized menu print outs which was such a cool and fun touch. They also take a photo of the group and print it out for you on the house. Our waiter was amazing!! Got our drink orders quickly. Refilled them before we even needed to ask. Every plate of food we had was tasty! The tender filet mignon, flavorful salmon, juicy chicken! Best calamari we've had. Definitely recommend this place and hope to return soon.

This is the place to go for great food great surface and nice ambience. I had a half chicken with fresh carrots and mashed potatoes and creme burlee. It was a special dinner for two. My daughter got salmon which came with asparagus spears and it was great. The waiter was wonderful, he made sure everything came put great and very informative.

Great food Brunch menu was very good Reservations are tough But book early great bartenders and waiting service Ambience is very nice