Restaurants in Antelope

The Pilothouse Restaurant plates up breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner aboard the Delta King—a completely restored riverboat that was christened in 1927 alongside its beloved bayou sister, the Delta Queen. Long before the restaurant was appeasing the appetites of hungry diners, the Delta King was busy plying American waters. It was drafted as a troop transport during World War II, and in 1982, the boat sank in San Francisco Bay—where it sat idle, playing ironic games of Go Fish with actual fish for 18 months.

Efforts to restore the Delta King began in 1984, and today, the vessel is honored with its own dock on the National Register of Historic Places. Onboard, The Pilothouse Restaurant is joined by Delta Bar and Grill, a hotel, and an assortment of entertainment options—all backdropped by the Delta King's cherry-red paddle wheel and the sparkling tides of the Sacramento River.

Patrons of Chillers Grub & Brew express their culinary preferences as they build custom burgers. To begin, they select a meat, fish, or veggie patty and couch it within a bun or lettuce bowl. From there, diners mix and match cheese, sautéed veggies, and premium toppings such as onion rings, bacon, and avocado until they have constructed the sandwich that best represents their mouth height. Patrons also can order preconceived signature burgers, including the Hawaiian BBQ or chipotle spicy chicken, and complement entrees with their choice of more 100 beers.

Monsoon Cuisine of India takes its name from the romance of monsoon season, which brings a respite from year-round heat and a sense of festive renewal to the streets. But the festive feel that both the menu and decor exhibit isn’t stifled by tradition; both leaven venerated Indian customs with 21st-century flair. Tamarind chicken wings whet appetites for main dishes such as masala-lime lamb with coconut curry or fresh cheese in a creamy tomato sauce. Colorful paintings portray Hindu deities through the geometric filter of cubism, and a row of chandeliers encircled by intricate wooden screens hang over the wood-topped bar. Like a toddler who knows how to change all the clocks in the house, the restaurant stays up late; it’s open until 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights, and bartenders sling drink specials and select appetizers after 11 p.m.

Nestled within Sacramento Travel Plaza—a truck wash and repair center with laundry machines, WiFi, and a game room—Silver Skillet Restaurant churns out meals 24 hours a day every day of the year, fueling guests who are driving cross-country, harvesting crops, or just strolling down the streets where they live. Both the food and the decor draw inspiration from the diners of the 1950s, harking back to a time when life was simpler and math hadn’t yet been invented. That being said, modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs help members of the current generation feel at home as well. After sliding into one of the purple booths, guests peruse a menu filled with more than 150 items, including barbecued ribs, build-your-own beef burgers, open-faced sandwiches, and classic, down-home breakfasts. Root-beer floats and old-fashioned sundaes conclude meals, evoking memories of yesteryear soda shops and the three-malt business lunch.