Hungry at Golden 1 Center? Here are 10 affordable food options near the downtown arena
Whether you’re at Golden 1 Center for a Sacramento Kings game, concert or comedy show, the excitement is sure to bring out an appetite.
Lucky for you, the indoor arena situated at 500 David J Stern Walk in downtown Sacramento is surrounded by restaurants that won’t gouge your pockets — you just have to know where to look.
Start with The Sacramento Bee’s list, ordered nearest to farthest from Golden 1 Center, of 10 restaurants and bars offering entrees for as low as $5:
Thai Lotus Cuisine
Thai Lotus Cuisine is situated 230 feet from Golden 1 Center. The contemporary eatery whips up entrees ranging from $7.95 to $19.95.
Dishes include: seafood plates, soups, stir-fries and salads.
Address: 425 J St., Sacramento Hours: 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday | 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Fridays | 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Saturdays
Kodaiko Ramen & Bar
Kodaiko Ramen & Bar is a two-minute walk from Golden 1 Center and is perfect for those in the mood for a warm bowl of savory ramen and a beer, sake or cocktail. The menu is also packed with small plates, donburi (Japanese rice dishes), salads and sandwiches.
Adult platters range from $6 to $40.
Address: 718 k St., Sacramento Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday | 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Fridays | noon to 11 p.m. on Saturdays | noon to 9 p.m. on Sundays
Frank Fat’s
Less than half a mile from Golden 1 Center , Frank Fat’s cooks up Chinese cuisine for as low as around $14 a plate. The restaurant’s menu is packed with appetizers, soups and salads, poultry and seafood entrees and noodle and rice dishes.
Address: 806 L St., Sacramento Hours: 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday | 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Friday through Saturday | 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Sundays
Solomon’s
Solomon’s is a nod to street-style inspired cuisine with sandwiches, salads, pizza, snacks and desserts packed on its menu. Excluding bagels, entrees range from as low as $4.99 to $15.99.
Solomon’s is a three-minute walk from the Golden 1 Center.
Address: 730 k St., Sacramento Hours: 9 a.m. to midnight, Wednesday through Saturday | Weekend brunch: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cafeteria 15L
If you’re looking for a restaurant with an eclectic ambiance and popular dishes with a twist, Cafeteria 15L is your spot. The urban eatery is filled with wood, industrial lights and a variety of mixed chairs to create a “whimsical and cozy” feeling nearly a mile from the Golden 1 Center.
Its lunch/dinner menu, which ranges from $7.25 to $32.50 a plate, is packed with burgers, salads, sandwiches and seafood.
Address: 1116 15th St., Sacramento Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday | 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Fridays | 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturdays | 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sundays
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