First time was this last news years eve. It was fabulous! 2nd time on my birthday in Jan. it was fabulous!! 3rd time just this last weekend I took out of town people it was fabulous!!! It is our new favorite place. excellent food and amount of food for the money. great atmosphere. the whole experience is more like entertainment then "just going out for dinner". The out of town people that I took absolutely loved it said it was the highlight of their trip to Sac. They've eaten all over the country and out of the country and said it was one of their best experiences! Some good friends of ours took their whole family there last night and couldn't say enough about it. My friend said the lamb was the very best she's ever had. I don't know whats going on with the couple of bad reviews I read below, when there are only a couple bad reviews among the great reviews, I have to think it's something wrong with reviewers!!!!

This was among the five best dining experiences I have had in 40 years of world travel. If you are near then you owe it to yourself to go and enjoy the evening. I have NEVER posted a review before and probably won't again. THIS WAS SPECIAL. If you like lamb you must have the tenderloin if on the special list.

I have ben to Moxie 4 times, and they have been among the top dining experiences of my life. My husband still favors Biba, but I think Moxie has great food, great character and atmosphere. We usually eat on the early side (5:30-6:30), so have never had a too-busy, overcrowded experience. One time they let us come in and have a glass of wine at 5pm because we had a show to go to, and they didn't open until 5:30. It was a wonderful touch. The photos on the walls add to the experience for anyone into photography.

I brought my wife here after looking online for something different than the typical place. The Moxie was a pleasant find that hides in a different but safe part of town and is behind a little red door (I think it was red).

I like most first timers was thrown by the Menu because this place is not about the Menu... it is about the specials. They are fun to hear because everything is a special, from the apetizers to the main dish to the deserts... It was just great. The service was fantastic and I felt like I was part of the neighborhood being taken in and treated special by my uncle Lou from New York who owns a restraunt. -- In reality I have no uncle Lou from NY-- but for a moment it felt like I did.

We went early on Wednesday evening and did not have reservations so I do think it is possible to get in if you go early. It filled up before we left.

Definately give this place a shot. I did read the bad reviews and I think that they just caught the place on bad day. Too bad.

Moxie is dark and dingy, it smells funny inside with bad ventilation and the music was tacky and too loud. The food was alright. For all this place is hyped up to be, it isn't very good. I went with 4 other friends that share the same sentiments. For a much nicer experience check out Biba, Aoili Bodega, or The Waterboy. Remeber, this is the opinion of 5 people and we are comparing Moxie with the likes of the above mentioned restaurants and excellent dining opportunities in Berkeley, Oakland and San Francisco. I do have high food standards. My point is not to bash Moxie, but for me the truth is it's not good. That's that, take my word or don't, it's just my opinion! Happy eating!