Restaurant
Unclaimed profileWildwood Kitchen & Bar
Sacramento, CA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Wildwood Kitchen & Bar runs a wide-ranging beverage program: a cocktail list with seasonal twists and pitchers, a wine cellar of over 1,200 bottles, and 12 rotating taps from regional breweries. Mocktails get real attention, and happy hour discounts well drinks, wine, and craft beer. The bar covers ground without losing focus.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Bourbon Manhattan ($16) or the Tequila Chamoy, then a cocktail pitcher for the table. Wine drinkers can explore the extensive bottle list, while beer fans should check the rotating regional taps.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Groups looking for shareable pitchers, cocktail enthusiasts who appreciate creative riffs, and wine collectors seeking depth. Happy hour seekers will find value, and non-drinkers have thoughtful mocktail options.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour for discounted well drinks and craft beer, or brunch for specialty cocktails and mocktails like the Wildwood Bloody Mary.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails around $15–$16, pitchers $58, wine by the glass $9–$53, bottles $26–$350, drafts $9, bottles $6–$8, happy hour specials lower.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A 1,200-wine list paired with a rotating regional beer program is unusual for a kitchen-and-bar concept. The cocktail menu shows ambition with seasonal flavors and group-friendly pitchers, while mocktails are treated as more than an afterthought.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Creative signature cocktails with seasonal flavors, plus group-friendly pitchers and cafe-style espresso drinks. Reviewers praise the bartenders' inventiveness.
Menu strengths
- — Creative menu with seasonal variations (e.g., Moscow Mule with strawberry, raspberry, or blackberry).
- — Cocktail pitchers serve 4–6 people for $58, ideal for groups.
Standout selections
- — Bourbon Manhattan: Four Roses bourbon, Carpano Antica vermouth, Angostura bitters, Luxardo cherry.
- — Tequila Chamoy: Altos reposado, chamoy, mango syrup, tajin rim, dehydrated mango.
- — Wildwood Bloody Mary: SKYY vodka, housemade mix, garnished with olive, onion, pickled green beans, celery.
Pricing: Signature cocktails $15–$16; pitchers $58; Bloody Mary $14
Wine
An extensive wine program with over 1,200 wines and 38 varietals, covering major regions and styles. Bottle list includes Champagne, Chardonnay, Riesling, and more.
Menu strengths
- — Bottle list spans regions and vintages, with options like Nuits St. George 1er Cru.
Standout selections
- — Val D'oca Prosecco, Italy, N/V ($9 glass)
- — Napa Valley Chardonnay, 2024 ($80 bottle)
- — Nuits St. George Les Charmottes 1er Cru, 2017 ($145 bottle)
Pricing: By the glass $9–$53; bottles $26–$350; corkage $25/bottle, $40/magnum
Beer
12 rotating taps featuring regional breweries from Mexico City, Auburn, Fort Bragg, and more. Bottled options in 12oz and 16oz sizes.
Menu strengths
- — 12 rotating taps with regional diversity.; Happy hour craft beer at $7.
Standout selections
- — Draft from Mexico City, 4.4% ABV
- — Draft from Fort Bragg, 9% ABV
Pricing: Drafts $9; bottles $6–$8; happy hour craft beer $7
Nonalcoholic
Dedicated mocktail section with creative options like NA Tequila Blood Orange and blackberry lemonade. Brunch adds lavender lemonade and NA tequila blood orange.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated mocktail menu with several options.; Mocktails available during brunch as well.
Standout selections
- — NA Tequila Blood Orange: blood orange, lime, orange juice, NA tequila blanco, salt rim.
- — Blackberry Lemonade: blackberry puree, lemonade, mint, soda water.
Pricing: NA Tequila Blood Orange $9
Spirits
A broad spirits selection including whiskeys (bourbon, scotch, Japanese) and a cocktail menu utilizing vodka, rum, tequila, gin, bourbon, and Irish whiskey.
Menu strengths
- — Spirits integrated into creative cocktails, including espresso-based drinks.
Standout selections
- — Espresso Martini: Tito's vodka, Bailey's Kahlua, espresso.
- — Irish Coffee: Jameson Irish whiskey, coffee, housemade cream.
- — Cold Brew Irish: Jameson cold brew Irish whiskey, Bailey's, iced coffee.
Pricing: No dedicated spirits pricing available
How it sits with the food
Cocktails like the Lavender Lemon Drop can bridge appetizers, while the Bourbon Manhattan suits heartier fare. The extensive wine list offers pairing flexibility across the menu.
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