Restaurant
Unclaimed profileScott's Seafood on the River
Sacramento, CA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Scott's Seafood on the River runs a serious beverage program: a creative cocktail list with seasonal twists, a deep wine list spanning everyday to Dom Pérignon, and a solid spirits collection. Happy hour delivers value—$8 featured cocktails, $6 draft beers, and $5 wines. The Famous Kitchen Sink bloody mary is a spectacle worth the trip.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Fig and Fortune, a gin sour with fig and thyme. For something indulgent, The Famous Kitchen Sink bloody mary is a meal in itself. Wine drinkers should look to the Flowers Chardonnay or Caymus Cabernet.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts seeking creative seasonal drinks, wine lovers wanting premium pours by the glass or bottle, and groups looking for a lively happy hour with discounted drinks.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour is the prime time for value, with discounted cocktails, beer, and wine. Weekend brunch also offers a beverage menu.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $15-$17, with happy hour featured cocktails at $8. Wines by the glass range $8.25-$25, bottles up to $450. Spirits pours are $13-$50.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The beverage program is unusually broad for a seafood restaurant: a dedicated cocktail menu with a theatrical bloody mary, a wine list with rare Champagnes, and a spirits list that includes Macallan 18 and Don Julio 1942.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A creative, seasonal cocktail list with a wide spirit range. Standouts include the Fig and Fortune, the Vanilla Cinnamon Sour, and the over-the-top Famous Kitchen Sink bloody mary. Non-alcoholic options are also available.
Menu strengths
- — Includes a variety of spirits: vodka, gin, rum, tequila, bourbon, rye, and more.
Standout selections
- — The Famous Kitchen Sink: bloody mary with crab stuffed olive, bleu cheese olive, wild prawn, bacon strip, and pickled green beans.
- — Fig and Fortune: Bombay Sapphire, lemon, fig puree, thyme, egg whites.
- — Vanilla Cinnamon Sour: Sagamore rye, lemon, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, egg whites.
Pricing: $15-$17 on the bar and cocktail menus; happy hour featured cocktail $8.
Wine
Comprehensive wine list spanning sparkling, white, rosé, red, and dessert wines, including premium Champagnes and Napa Cabernets. Prices range from approachable to celebratory.
Menu strengths
- — Comprehensive wine list with global selections.; Offers premium and rare wines.
Standout selections
- — 2013 Dom Perignon, Champagne, France (bottle $400).
- — 2023 Flowers Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast ($25 glass/$100 bottle).
- — 2022 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon, California ($25 glass/$100 bottle).
Pricing: Wines by the glass $8.25-$25; bottles $32-$450; happy hour $5 per glass for Scott's Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Beer
A solid draft list featuring local craft breweries like Oak Park Brewery and Knee Deep, plus familiar bottles and non-alcoholic options. Happy hour pricing is attractive.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse beer selection including local craft options.; Includes non-alcoholic beer choices.
Standout selections
- — Two Towns Huckleberry Cosmic Crisp (draft).
Pricing: Happy hour draft beers $6; regular beer prices not listed on public menus.
Nonalcoholic
Thoughtful non-alcoholic cocktails like the Apple Ginger Fizz and Roscoe's Margarita, plus NA beers and coffee. A welcome range for designated drivers and abstainers.
Menu strengths
- — Offers a variety of non-alcoholic cocktails.; Includes non-alcoholic beer options.
Standout selections
- — Apple Ginger Fizz: apple cider, lime, apple cider vinegar, mint cinnamon.
- — Roscoe's Margarita: Almave blanco n/a tequila, agave, lime juice.
- — Humo Rosa: Almave humo n/a mezcal, grapefruit, lime.
Pricing: Non-alcoholic cocktails $10-$14; coffee drinks $4-$6.
Spirits
An extensive spirits list covering single malts, bourbons, tequilas, and cognacs, with premium selections like Macallan 18 and Don Julio 1942. Listed on the dessert menu, it adds depth to the program.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive spirits list with premium and rare options.
- — Includes a variety of categories: single malt, bourbon, tequila, cognac.
Standout selections
- — Macallan 18 Year (Highland single malt) $50.
- — Booker's Bourbon (126.3 proof) $19.; Don Julio 1942 (Tequila) $35.
Pricing: Spirits pours $13-$50.
How it sits with the food
The wine list's Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc align with seafood, while the cocktail program's citrus and herb notes can complement lighter dishes. The bloody mary's savory garnish pairs with brunch items.
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