Magpie – American
Magpie captures the sun-drenched essence of the California harvest, where seasonal rhythms dictate a menu of vibrant, produce-forward salads and soul-warming heirloom bean soups. The bright, inviting space hums with the energy of a modern bistro, offering elevated comfort through crispy Winter BLTs and creamy avocado salmon toast that celebrate the pure, honest flavors of the region.
1601 16th Street, Sacramento https://magpiecafe.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Magpie
Dairy-Free at Magpie
Magpie in Sacramento has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Farm Salad, Farmer Fritto and Bread & Hummus. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Magpie
Magpie in Sacramento has 6 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Crispy Pork Belly, Anchovy Toastette and Bay Shrimp & Avocado Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Magpie
Magpie in Sacramento has 20 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cauliflower Fritters, Solstice Salad and Steelhead Trout Dip. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Magpie
Magpie in Sacramento has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Farm Salad, Western Lamb Chops and Burger. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Magpie
Magpie in Sacramento has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken for Sharing and Sauvignon Blanc, Perch Wine 2024. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Magpie
Magpie in Sacramento has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken for Sharing, Cabernet Sauvignon, White Rock Vineyards 2019 and Sauvignon Blanc, Perch Wine 2024. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Magpie
Magpie in Sacramento has 12 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Farm Salad, Farmer Fritto and Bread & Hummus. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Magpie
Magpie in Sacramento has 21 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Farm Salad, Cauliflower Fritters and Solstice Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Magpie
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Crispy Pork Belly | 12.6 g | 45.6 g |
| Vegetable & Hummus Bowl | 228.6 g | 42.2 g |
| Burger | 4.4 g | 29.9 g |
| Steelhead Trout Dip | 72 g | 29 g |
| Farm Salad | 17.1 g | 25.9 g |
| Western Lamb Chops | 14.3 g | 25.2 g |
| Arancine | 3.2 g | 16 g |
| Beef Tartare | 47.7 g | 14.6 g |
| Ginger Garlic Sauteed Greens | 96.6 g | 14.3 g |
| Farmer Fritto | 16.5 g | 13.6 g |
| California Corona Bean & Tasso Ham Soup | 34.5 g | 11.9 g |
| Chicken for Sharing | 6.6 g | 11.8 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its tender seafood and inviting ambiance, Magpie offers a dining experience that leaves guests feeling thoroughly satisfied. Diners frequently highlight the professional and attentive service staff who ensure a seamless meal through regular check-ins. Standout dishes include the perfectly prepared seafood, which reviewers praise for its delicate texture and flavor within the restaurant's pleasant atmosphere.
Menu
Salads | Bowls
- Farm Salad - $15: Seasonal selection greens, pears, radishes, fried quinoa, apple cider vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Solstice Salad - $22: Local hearty greens, fruits & roots, pickled beets & onion, pistachio yogurt, candied pistachio Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bay Shrimp & Avocado Salad - $28: Grapefruit, greens, & grapefruit vinaigrette Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beets & Mandarins - $16: Black sesame ricotta, beet chips, shaved fennel, pickled onion, herbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable & Hummus Bowl - $18: Chickpea, roasted vegetables, puffed rice, root chips, black rice, herbs Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Heirloom Bean & Winter Squash Soup - $14: Heirloom beans, winter squash, miso pumpkin broth, almond sage pesto, toast Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- California Corona Bean & Tasso Ham Soup - $16: California corona bean, smokey PT Ranch tasso ham, broccoli greens, herbs, chive oil Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches | Toast
- Winter BLT - $16: Thick cut bacon, oven dried tomato, watercress, caper mayo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burger - $22: Caramelized onions, bread & butter pickles, Sierra Nevada organic white cheddar, secret sauce, Acme bun, fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Avocado Salmon Toast - $16: Smoked wild Coho Salmon, roasted and fried sunchokes, herbs, olive oil Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Smaller Plates
- Local Radishes & Blue Cheese Miso Butter - $9: Coriander honey, almonds, crispy garlic, black sesame Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Anchovy Toastette - $3: Spanish anchovy, fried caper, parsley Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arancine - $5: Saffron risotto croquette, breaded & fried Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Artichoke Ricotta - $16: Roasted artichoke, ricotta, olive tapenade, Vella jack cheese, toast Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Polpette - $14: Western lamb meatballs, red wine demi-glace Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steelhead Trout Dip - $16: Herbs, crispy skin, roe, house potato chips Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bread & Hummus - $9: Olive oil toasted Acme bread & hummus Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Potato Chips - $7: Onion dip Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fries - $7: Fried in rice bran oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pickles - $5: House made bread & butter pickles Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Board - $20: Cowgirl Creamery Mt. Tam, fruit, crostini Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts - $14: Pork belly, roasted garlic anchovy aioli Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Farmer Fritto - $16: Batter fried local vegetables, smokey paprika sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potatoes & Leeks - $16: Roasted marble potatoes and leeks with Cowgirl Creamery brie sauce, garlic chive oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Tartare - $20: Raw Fassona beef, pickles, mustard, herbs, onion, fresh horseradish, toast Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ginger Garlic Sauteed Greens - $12: Variety of local greens, almond black sesame crunch Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cauliflower Fritters - $15: Sumac yogurt, green sauce, apple chutney Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Forest Floor Farms Mushroom - $16: White bean puree & toast Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Pork Belly - $20: Pickled onions, fruit, frisee, cilantro, coriander honey Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Paleo, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Larger Plates
- Niman Ranch Pork Chop & Capay Mills Polenta - $42: Fruit mustarda Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gnocchi - $29: Mary's duck confit, Bloomsdale spinach, Vella dry jack Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steelhead Trout - $38: Pan roasted with crispy skin, smashed potatoes, beurre blanc, trout roe, tarragon oil Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken for Sharing - $44: Mary's chicken pan roasted with white wine cream sauce, includes vegetable plate Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Painted Hills Flat Iron Steak - $42: Mushroom demi-glace, roasted potatoes, local vegetables Available at: dinner, lunch
- Western Lamb Chops - $49: Roasted roots & Brussels sprouts, fennel cream sauce, fennel oil, pomegranate Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
Wine List
- Sparkling Chenin Blanc, Maitre de Chai 2022 - $48: Clarksburg, CA. Electric acidity, firm minerality. Organic Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Champagne, Gaston Chiquet Brut Tradition - $67: Dizy, FR. Premier cru. Creamy stonefruit Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Riesling, Elkins Wines 2022 - $44: Gustafson Vineyards, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma, CA. Bone dry with bright acid Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Verdelho, Birdhorse Wines 2023 - $49: Contra Costa County, CA. Tropical, citrus, floral. Wet stone Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Sauvignon Blanc, Perch Wine 2024 - $44: Fiddletown, Amador, CA. Own rooted 40 year old fruit Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Pinot Noir, Jax Vineyards 2023 - $48: Sonoma Coast, Russian River Valley, CA. Rich bing cherry Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Cabernet Sauvignon, White Rock Vineyards 2019 - $95: Napa Valley Estate, Napa, CA. Deep red fruit Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Magpie
- Is Magpie dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Magpie has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Farm Salad, Farmer Fritto and Bread & Hummus.
- What can I eat at Magpie on a dairy-free diet?
- Farm Salad, Farmer Fritto and Bread & Hummus carry the dairy-free tag, out of 9 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Magpie have vegan options?
- Yes. 12 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Farm Salad and Farmer Fritto.
- Is Magpie gluten-free?
- 6 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Magpie?
- Crispy Pork Belly, at roughly 45.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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