The Top Spots to Find Wagyu Beef in Sacramento

As a lifelong foodie and beef enthusiast living in Sacramento, I’m always on the hunt for the best quality steaks And when it comes to premium beef, nothing tops the melt-in-your-mouth deliciousness of rich, marbled Wagyu. This Japanese style beef is renowned for its extensive fat marbling that results in unparalleled tenderness and flavor

Over the years, I’ve found a few prime spots around Sacramento to get your hands on these exclusive steaks and burgers made from Wagyu cattle breeds like Kobe, Tajima, and Angus crossbreds. Whether you’re looking for Wagyu to cook at home or order at restaurants, here are the top picks for finding this luxury beef in California’s capital city:

Specialty Butcher Shops

Kobe’s Beef

As their name implies, this butcher shop specializes in authentic Kobe beef imported directly from the Hyogo prefecture in Japan. You’ll find expertly carved cuts like strip loin, ribeye, tenderloin, and ground beef to take home. Their premium certificates ensure the legitimacy of the coveted Kobe beef.

Yamamoto Meats

For over 50 years, this family-owned shop has offered top-quality meats including an impressive selection of American and Japanese Wagyu. Browse their freezer cases to find choice cuts of black Angus/Wagyu crossbreeds from Snake River Farms along with exclusive A5 grade Japanese Wagyu strip steaks and ribeyes.

Roseville Meat Company

With a wide variety of house-cut meats and deli items, this full-service butcher shop also carries specialty Wagyu beef. Look for top sirloin tri-tip roasts from Imperial Wagyu as well as their house-ground Wagyu burger blend. Their helpful butchers can portion any cut to order.

Farmers Markets

Sunday Farmers Market under Highway 80

On Sundays check out the booths at this large farmers market to find Colorado-raised Red Wagyu beef. Vendors like Rancho Loma sell flavorful ribeyes New Yorks, and knucklebones from their humanely raised Wagyu cattle.

Cesar Chavez Plaza Farmers Market

Select vendors at this weekday downtown market offer quality cuts of American Wagyu beef. Look for strip loin steaks, ribeye rolls, flank steak, and ground Wagyu from small farms. The samples help you choose the perfect marbled cuts.

Restaurants

Hawks Restaurant

For an upscale dining experience, Hawks’ extensive steak menu includes Japanese Kobe strip steaks and American Wagyu filet mignon sourced from Snake River Farms. Their expert chefs can cook your precious Wagyu to perfection. Reservations are recommended at this upscale destination.

Firehouse Restaurant

This downtown eatery run by firefighters offers American Wagyu New Yorks alongside their regular steaks. It’s a more affordable way to sample incredibly tender, well-marbled Wagyu beef cooked over their oak fire grill.

Morton’s The Steakhouse

The elegant dining room at Mortons provides an ideal backdrop to savor their specialty steak offerings including American Wagyu strip steak from the Midwest, Their classic steakhouse preparations let the exquisite marbling shine

Hawks Provisions and Public House

Stop into this casual offshoot of Hawks Restaurant to try their Wagyu burger made from a premium blend of Wagyu beef. It’s an approachable way to experience Wagyu in a gourmet pub burger topped with unique ingredients like mango chutney and onion strings.

Empress Tavern

For happy hour small plates, the menu at this downtown restaurant offers double Wagyu sliders made with Snake River Farms beef. It’s a budget-friendly way to sample rich Wagyu beef cooked to juicy perfection.

From butcher shops to farmer’s markets to restaurants, Sacramento offers plenty of spots for beef fans to get their hands on premium Japanese-style Wagyu. Follow this guide to source everything from top-shelf steaks to ground Wagyu to specialty sliders made from this exclusive heavily marbled beef. Your taste buds won’t believe the succulent tenderness achieved by these pampered cattle. Every bite melts decadently in your mouth, so splurge on Wagyu for your next special meal.