Good Restaurants in Elk Grove?

I love Elk Grove; however, my main complaint about this city is the lack of good restaurants. This city is a chain restaurant mecca and while I enjoy a consistent meal from city to city, in my own town, I want variety and non-corporate owned restaurants. So with that in mind, here's a list of good restaurants in Elk Grove.

Elk Grove Brewery --- Elk Grove Boulevard
This is one of the city's gems restaurant-wise. The atmosphere is part brewery, part bar, part kid friendly. The food is absolutely delicious and each dish has its own special recipe. A must eat are the garlic fries. You will reek garlic for days, but they are so worth it. And must drinks are the seasonal beers, brewed right on the premises.

Vince's Italian Restaurant --- Elk Grove Florin Road
Walking into Vince's is like walking back in time...red checked table cloths and 1960's decor. You feel like you're at home here. Food is good and simple Italian with some excellent steak choices. Can't beat the price, number or courses or the carafe of house red.

Silva's Sheldon Inn --- Grant Line Road
If you're looking for a nice dinner of upscale dining and quality food and don't feel like driving into Sacramento, this is the place. It's tucked away just far enough on the outskirts of Elk Grove to make you feel like you've left the city.

La Fuente Mexican Restaurant --- E. Stockton Boulevard
Come here for good, authentic Mexican food. Start out with just the best thick tortilla chips and two types of hot salsa. All dishes are the real deal and will keep you full until the next day. Atmosphere is casual and the staff treats you like family.

Cassidy's Family Restaurant --- E. Stockton Boulevard
For a breakfast full of flavor, butter and rib-sticking power, come to Cassidy's. All breakfast favorites are here... biscuits and gravy, corned beef hash, steak and eggs, omelets, pancakes and good coffee.

So if you're thinking of opening a restaurant that is not a national chain, please come to Elk Grove. We need you and I will frequent your business.