Description

Empress Tavern is an American Carvery in downtown Sacramento with a menu featuring rotisserie meats, craft cocktails and an adventurous battery of beers. The menu, conceptualized by Chef/Owner Michael Thiemann and Co-Executive Chef Matt Masera, will revolve around a massive Rotisol rotisserie spinning a variety of proteins. The space itself, situated in the basement of the historic Crest Theatre, is eclectic and unfussy with an open kitchen, 170 dining seats, large booths and a chef’s table for private dining. The Tavern inhabits a void underneath the Crest Theatre created in 19th century when Sacramento’s street level was raised due to flooding. Empress Tavern is named for the Empress Theatre which was the original name of the theatre when it was built as a vaudeville palace in 1912.

Reviews for Empress Tavern

Felisha L.

Atmosohere: dimmed and relaxing. Great for bonding and catching up. Also kid friendly! Service: Service was on point! Our waitress was very... Read more

B Y.

Through unmarked doors located down a set of steps next to the Crest theatre is a restaurant set in a updated cave. Intimate lighting, an open view of the... Read more

Michelangelo S.

Delectable Stop While Preparing For Movie Night! SITREP It started with our little party of 5 were getting ready to go see "2001: A Space Odyssey" next... Read more

Empress Tavern is an American Carvery in downtown Sacramento with a menu featuring rotisserie meats, craft cocktails and an adventurous battery of beers.

Built in 1853 and originally the home of the Sacramento No. 3 firehouse, The Firehouse restaurant was the first building in Old Sacramento to be restored. It has since been designated a historical landmark.