Scott’s Seafood on the River is part of a long legacy of Scott’s Seafood restaurants in the Sacramento region and has earned  the title of Best Seafood in Sacramento Magazine  every year since opening in 2008. However, this destination restaurant isn’t resting on its laurels. Owners Alan and Sigrid Irvine take pride in looking ahead and doing what they do a little better every day.  

Alan has been involved with Scott’s Seafood for 40 years, and his sons Iain and Tristan are preparing to guide the business into the future. Currently, Iain is the restaurant’s manager, and Tristan handles marketing through photography and social media.  

“Our longtime favorite dishes bring people from the entire region here, but they can count on us to offer creative new dishes as well.” — Alan Irvine, Owner 

“We’re a special-occasion restaurant,” says Alan. “Dining here is a special occasion itself, but we’re very popular for every sort of social event,  including weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, graduations and for business events as well.  We’re also a destination restaurant — guests  travel from throughout the Sacramento Valley to dine with us.” 

Tucked along the scenic bank of the Sacramento River, the restaurant is an elegant and relaxing  getaway spot with lush views of the water and  nearby yacht club. Outdoor riverside dining is a  delight during warm months. The menu features  seafood from around the world, and the Irvines ensure something for everyone, from traditional  favorites to creative signature dishes, and even  vegan options.  

This local, independently owned restaurant has  a close relationship with the neighboring The  Westin Sacramento hotel, staying open 365 days  per year to accommodate hotel guests and to  provide room service and catering as well. 

“Consistency and creativity are critical in this  business,” Alan says. “Guests trust us to offer what  they love but also to introduce new dishes. We  never take our success for granted and work hard  to retain all of our longtime clientele as well as  capture the hearts of the newest generations.”