Prelude Kitchen & Bar – American
Prelude Kitchen & Bar hums with a sophisticated energy, where the warm glow of the dining room sets the stage for a journey of bold, seasonal flavors. The kitchen transforms vibrant ingredients into artful plates, from the delicate smoke of tender beef cheeks and honey-soy glazed shrimp to the crisp, golden crunch of beer-battered delicata squash. Every bite, whether a refreshing spiced jicama crudité or a rich, aromatic brodetto, invites guests to linger over a meal that feels like a celebrated occasion.
1117, 11th Street, Sacramento, CA, 95814 +19168981071 https://preluderestaurant.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, 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, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Prelude Kitchen & Bar
Dairy-Free at Prelude Kitchen & Bar
Prelude Kitchen & Bar in Sacramento has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spiced Jicama Crudité, Red Beet & Roasted Shallot and Smoked Salmon Canapés. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Prelude Kitchen & Bar
Prelude Kitchen & Bar in Sacramento has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Red Beet & Roasted Shallot, Smoked Salmon Canapés and Smoked Beef Cheeks. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Prelude Kitchen & Bar
Prelude Kitchen & Bar in Sacramento has 15 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Valentine's Day Dinner (Prix Fixe), Spiced Jicama Crudité and Capellini Pasta. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Prelude Kitchen & Bar
Prelude Kitchen & Bar in Sacramento has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ling Cod and Burger. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Prelude Kitchen & Bar
Prelude Kitchen & Bar in Sacramento has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Smoked Beef Cheeks. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Prelude Kitchen & Bar
Prelude Kitchen & Bar in Sacramento has 5 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spiced Jicama Crudité, Blood Orange & Grilled Kohlrabi and Sail Away. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Prelude Kitchen & Bar
Prelude Kitchen & Bar in Sacramento has 21 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spiced Jicama Crudité, Baked Penne and Capellini Pasta. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Prelude Kitchen & Bar
Prelude Kitchen & Bar in Sacramento has 4 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spiced Jicama Crudité, Blood Orange & Grilled Kohlrabi and Brussels Sprouts. 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 Prelude Kitchen & Bar
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Red Beet & Roasted Shallot | 106.6 g | 33.5 g |
| Baked Penne | 16.4 g | 33.2 g |
| Burger | 4.4 g | 29.9 g |
| Ling Cod | 10.3 g | 29.8 g |
| Farmer’s Cheese | 13.1 g | 29.6 g |
| Drunken Clams | 10.8 g | 27.9 g |
| Little Gem Caesar | 4.2 g | 27.7 g |
| Pork Chop | 46.5 g | 21.5 g |
| Shrimp Amatriciana | 53.1 g | 21.2 g |
| Vegetarian Sandwich | 9.8 g | 19.6 g |
| Parmesan Truffle Fries | 22.6 g | 19.3 g |
| Arancini | 37.1 g | 18.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
- Monday - Saturday
- 4:00 PM - 11:00 AM
Menu
Appetizers
- Smoked Salmon Canapés - $19: Charred Rosemary & Vanilla Aioli, Anchovy Tapenade, English Cucumber Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spiced Jicama Crudité - $17: Butternut Squash Hummus, Pomegranate Arils Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beer Battered Delicata Squash - $18: Brown Butter Cream Cheese, Pepitas, Fried Sage, Hot Honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brodetto - $24: Shrimp, Clams, Ling Cod, Tomato Broth, Sourdough Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brussels Sprouts - $19: Farmer’s Cheese, Orange–Walnut Vinaigrette, Lemon Zest, Smoked Sea Salt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Beef Cheeks - $21: Roasted Garlic & Cauliflower Purée, Fresh Horseradish Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Honey Soy Glazed Shrimp - $20: Roasted Garlic & Cauliflower Purée, Fried Shallot Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arancini - $9: Tomato Sauce, San Joaquin Gold Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Little Gem Caesar - $19: Garlic Anchovy Dressing, Prosciutto, Brown Butter Breadcrumbs, San Joaquin Gold Available at: dinner, lunch
- Red Beet & Roasted Shallot - $18: Toasted Fennel Seed, Cambazola, Tarragon, Honeycomb, Sherry Vinegar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blood Orange & Grilled Kohlrabi - $16: Arugula, Preserved Lemon & Poppy Seed Dressing, Mint Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Drunken Clams - $34: Scrimshaw Pilsner & Saffron Broth, Pappardelle, Green Chutney Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ling Cod - $36: Chorizo & Leek Risotto, Miso Aioli, Crispy Capers, Radish Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Penne - $26: Vodka Romesco Cream, Smoked Mozzarella, Bloomsdale Spinach Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Chop - $46: Cranberry Gastrique, Fregola & Foraged Mushroom Salad, Bacon Vinaigrette Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mary’s Half Chicken - $38: Chipotle Pan Jus, Peruvian Fingerlings, Rucola, Salsa Verde, Shaved Brussels Sprouts Available at: dinner, lunch
- Capellini Pasta - $29: Coconut–Orange Cream, Winter Squash, Toasted Pine Nuts, Calabrian Chili Oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Angus Ribeye - $65: Veal Demi-Glace, Truffle Butter, Smashed Yukon Gold Potatoes, Creamed Spinach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gnudi - $29: Prosciutto Lardon, Blue Cheese Cream Sauce, Toasted Pecans, Purple Haze Goat Cheese, Fennel Pollen, Fried Sage Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burger - $25: Pickles, Arugula, Aioli, Aged White Cheddar, Brioche Bun Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Sandwich - $29: Roasted Bell Pepper, Cucumber, Alfalfa Sprouts, Brown Butter Cream Cheese, Red Onion, Avocado Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Amatriciana - $23: Spicy Tomato Sauce, Brown Butter Breadcrumbs, Capellini Pasta Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chorizo & Leek Risotto - $21: Miso Aioli, Crispy Capers, Radish Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Bella Bru Bread - $8: Fennel Pollen Butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Farmer’s Cheese - $7: Grilled Sourdough Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Parmesan Truffle Fries - $8: Sriracha Aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seasonal Flatbread - $14: Farmer’s Cheese, Zesty Tomato Sauce, Red Onion, Chorizo, Hot Honey Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Flourless Brownie Tiramisu - $12: Fresh Local Fruit Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Bourbon Pecan Butter Cream Cake - $12: Salted Caramel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Matcha Crème Brûlée - $12: Oreo Cookie Crumbles Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Affogato - $12: Stracciatella Gelato, House Made Biscotti, Anchor & Tree Espresso Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Gelatos & Sorbets - $10: Fiorello’s Selection, Cookies Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Salted Caramel Lattini - $16: Absolut Vanilla, Amarula, Butterscotch Schnapps, Espresso Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Chai Lemon Hot Toddy - $16: Four Roses Bourbon, Chai Maple Syrup, Orange Bitters Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC
- White Negroni - $16: Junipero Gin, Suze Apéritif, Lillet Blanc Apéritif Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Local Seasonal Beer on Tap - $7: Local, Seasonal Selection
- House Red Wine - $9: House Selection
- House White Wine - $9: House Selection
- Well Drinks - $9: Juice, Tonic, or Soda Water with House Spirits
- Lemon Drop - $14: Citrus Vodka, Yuzu Purée, Simple Syrup, Lemon
- Capital Gold Rush - $14: Evan Williams Bourbon, Lemon Juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse
- Sail Away - $14: Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, Lime, Pineapple, Simple Syrup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Cucumber Gimlet - $14: Hanson’s Cucumber Vodka, Lime, Simple Syrup
Valentine's Day 2025
Available 2/14/2026 - Reservations Required. Price per person.
- Valentine's Day Dinner (Prix Fixe) - $125: 4-Course Menu including Amuse Bouche, Spinach Salad, Tamarind & Carrot Bisque, Choice of Entree, and Matcha Cheesecake Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner
Frequently Asked Questions about Prelude Kitchen & Bar
- Is Prelude Kitchen & Bar dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Prelude Kitchen & Bar has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spiced Jicama Crudité, Red Beet & Roasted Shallot and Smoked Salmon Canapés.
- What can I eat at Prelude Kitchen & Bar on a dairy-free diet?
- Spiced Jicama Crudité, Red Beet & Roasted Shallot and Smoked Salmon Canapés carry the dairy-free tag, out of 5 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Prelude Kitchen & Bar have vegan options?
- Yes. 5 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Spiced Jicama Crudité and Blood Orange & Grilled Kohlrabi.
- Is Prelude Kitchen & Bar gluten-free?
- 3 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 Prelude Kitchen & Bar?
- Red Beet & Roasted Shallot, at roughly 33.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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