50 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants Occidental

“We celebrated a birthday and were blown away by both the quality and quantity of the food.It's hard to make a salad exciting but the little gems was a hit with our group.The cioppino was incredible and you get so much! Don't skip dessert either, as the coconut cream pie is next level.The atmosphere is very cozy and the staff friendly. They handled our large group well in the middle of a busy dinner service.Would love to come back here!“

“Great food and lots of it. It’s all good but my favorite is minestrone. Filled with veggies in a wonderful tomato broth. I always get at least one quart to go to eat throughout the week. Don’t forget the cookies“

“The food here is amazing. Also the smoothies as well. Yes it's not cheap. But you are paying for quality not quantity. Customer service is very good. The location is good. Atmosphere is very nice. The two times I have gone here I have sat outside. First time was during Covid and the second time was last Saturday.“

“I had not had such a good pizza in years! I am Italian and can honestly say that their Margherita is as good or better as any I ever had! I waited 28 years for this. We really needed it in West Sonoma county !“

“Sweet or savory, this place is great. You'll probably have to park on the street and wait in line during peak hours, which is usually a sign of a quality product. Not sure why many negative reviews complain about this. We stop here anytime we're in the area.“

“We stopped by here for the first time and their food wowed us. It was delicious, and the service/atmosphere was great. Would highly recommend and we will definitely be coming back.“

“We came here today for the first time and were absolutely blown away. The wine was a breath of fresh air. The grounds are spectacular. We did the “soaring “ tasting and it was great. Plus we were delighted to find out they had a whole menu of food we could order from as well! We had a yummy margarita pizza and some really good fries!“

“Lovely winery located off the regular beaten path! I have tasted at La Crema Estate many times over the years and somehow it never disappoints. While many know it for it's grocery store wines, it has much more to offer. First off, the site is historic and absolutely gorgeous! Tons of room for all seasons involved, so never an issue there. Also some great spots to take some photos for social, so that's always a plus for those visiting. Getting to the location is not that difficult either, a simple detour from the major city of Santa Rosa and you have basically arrived. When it comes to the wine, they have a myriad of different varieties that you will not see in the store, likely either wine club or exclusive to the winery. While I am not a Chardonnay fan, I will commend them on their Pinot's that are local to the county. Price point for the tastings and bottles of wine are on par with many other competitors in the area, which is great. Overall, I always end up leaving with a bottle or two as it's such a great experience with some great vino to offer!“

“Yummy pizza and great customer service (I had so many questions since I’d only been here once before for a fundraiser). After a recent terrible experience with a franchise chain in town we decided to try PizzaLeah and we were not disappointed at all. Thank you for the delicious pizza and great customer service. We will definitely be back!“

“Good food, they had the ground meat so it's a bit different. The plate was filled with meat, in fact i was hoping for a bit more of the noodles. Whatever was going on with the meat, it was a bit too sweet. So an overpopulation of meat made the dish a bit much. They had chillies at the table, but microscopic ones. Not enought to balance out the food. The dish was prepared by a culinary artist, just like in the shows. It was nice, but not what i was looking for.“

“I had the Herbal Mocha (brewed with roasted roots with reishi and maca added) and it was delightful. It was a rich and earthy bouquet without being bitter like some similar drinks can be. My barista (who I think was Emilou!) was very kind, and gave me some guidance on where in town I should check it because I haven't been in Sebastopol since 2007 and it's changed a LOT since then. I'm looking forward to coming back and trying their tea selection.Dietary restrictions: Good variety of milk alternatives“

“A perfect cafe, if such a thing can exist. Warm, wonderful, artful space with cool art and a great outdoor space. A great Skatepark right next to the cafe surrounded by redwood trees. The owners are the sweetest couple, the food is SO GOOD. Try the Beach Laffa, you’ll be glad you did. This is the only place in a 50 mile radius that can make a perfect Oatmilk cappuccino.“

“They allow local artists like me to showcase their work! Coffee, specialty drinks and food is delish!“

“the atmosphere was great I thought it was just a beer bar but it had a full Liquor Bar and the food was good.“

“Not only was at the best, gluten-free scone I’ve ever had in my life, it was the best scone I have ever had in my life in general! Blueberries and orange icing on it was amazing, the workers there were so welcoming and lovely. My iced latte was delicious, and I totally went to this place on a whim, but I will definitely be going back! It was also exciting to see that on St. Patrick’s Day they had gluten free Irish soda bread, and it was also delicious! It is not celiac friendly; however, if you don’t mind Cross contamination and are just gluten intolerant I definitely recommend this place! Or if anything stop by for the coffee/tea!“

“When you pull up and look at the building, it's a bit of a head-scratcher. It's very non-de script, with a couple apartments as part of it. The small restaurant is upstairs, and Larry, the owner, is as nice as can be. Larry is hard to miss -- he's the 7' tall guy in the room. :-) I went for prime rib night and both the food and drinks were great. It's a pleasant little space with a dedicated bar on one side.“

“I loved absolutely every single thing about this place! The welcoming, bright, beautiful space, the staff, the incredibly imaginative food (pussy willow pistachio, mochi donuts?!!!) , the elixirs and the vibe. I can't wait for my next trip to Sebastopol!“

“My friend and I were in Occidental CA. Wanting to go to Bodega Bay 1/2 drive for lunch at the Fisherman's Cove, the place that people rave about. Now I know why LOL. A really cute place with both indoor, patio seating and stools by a counter to look out at the bay. We arrived around 3:30 PM and got super lucking with parking. A car was pulling out as we entered. When you walk in, it's like a country store, that serves food. Menu is on the wall along with a board with specials. You order and pay at the counter. You are given a number that your food get delivered to wherever you are seating. We decided on the Calamari and Chips, Dozen Raw Oysters and a couple of ice cold Lagunitas IPA. I tell you these oysters I had were so fresh, fairly big, creamy and delicious. The calamari, light, crispy and perfectly fried! We say at the window counter eating while admiring the beautiful view if Bodega Bay. Atmosphere: Off the dock seafood feel. Service: excellent. Food: excellent.“

“Such a great way to taste wines from all over our area. 2-ounce tastes are great. I enjoyed a couple of whites, then a flight of reds from DRNK for $25. Best tasting variety.“

“Wonderful breakfast with attentive, lovely staff! ❤️“

“Good food, friendly staff, very supportive of local artists!“

“One of the best up-and-coming breweries in Northern California. Brewery itself is great. Good selection of very drinkable beers and a lot you can buy cans for. We've had them once before when in Santa Rosa and look forward to when they will be available all over.Brewery is really nice - kid and dog friendly (yes, we did have the people with the screaming kids next to us - people who do not understand other people exist in the world and don't want to hear your screaming kids the whole time we're trying to enjoy some beers - but that's not the brewery's fault - just be aware - if you don't want to be around screaming kids and parents who just let their kids go - this is not the place for you).Any place that lets dogs in is going to a good place. They have games here too and of course we left with shirts and hoodies.Support this place. With a lot of the breweries in the area closing down, it's good this place is thriving and hopefully will grow. It seems like Henhouse (who we also love) has really taken over the area but there's plenty of room for another great brewery.Also, if there's a beer you want to take home that they don't can, they will bottle some for you right there. That is awesome!! We of course took advantage of this - love it.“

“Excellent BBQ sauce. Love the Cobb Salad with BBQ sauce on the side for the chicken. Every one of the 4 of us loved our meal. BBQ Ribs, Tri-tip, Chicken, Pulled Pork, Pork Chop, Cole Slaw, Mac & Cheese, crispy fries were all very good. The sausage is meh (crumbly and not firm enough and falls apart before you can get it on the fork). Good flavor but wouldn't order again. Our server was Chris. She has been our server before and we would ask for her again. She's very bright, cheery and attentive. Hurricanes and Spicy Blood Orange Jalapeño Margaritas were excellent! All & all an excellent experience!“

“Ds Dinner is an incredible establishment. It's a perfect classic dinner environment that has a large diverse menu, a great selection of beverages & just the sweetest warmest service. The prices are excellent, which can be hard to find in Sebastopol or even Sonoma County in general. I love to support this family owned and run establishment, I feel so welcome each and every time over the years I've walked in. The falafel is fantastic, the breakfast is classic and hearty, the burgers are big and delicious! It's also very wheel chair asscesable, has a clean bathroom available, outdoor & indoor seating as well as one of far less complicated parking lots in the area. I've been going to Ds for 15 years and am excited to keep enjoying this gem for years to come. Thank you!“

“Best coffee in Sonoma County, wonderful people working there and fantastic chill grounds to hang out at. It’s a magical family owned place“

“Does the FDA or DEA know about your Savory Galette? It must contain some kind of controlled substance. Holy Moly! It is Delicious!!!“

“Very fun, relaxing place! They have lots of very cool items for sale, but even better, the wine was fantastic. We enjoyed sitting outside around their fire pit. The staff was super friendly. It's nice that a portion of their proceeds go towards dog rescue causes. Looking forward to a return trip!“

“BurtoNZ Bakery is located in Windsor near the Safeway and in that shopping center. If you haven't been, it's an amazing place to check out! I got a small box of treats for a small group that I work with and everyone loved the breakfast pastries! They have incredible pasteries that are absolutely delicious! They have a great selection so that whatever you are looking for, they have! I went first thing in the morning so there wasn't a line and the breakfast items were soooooo delicious! It's hard to choose because they have so many amazing options. I will definitely be back!“

“I haven't been here in years...and this time I've brought my kids! A very nice & patient man helped us with our ice cream order. We tried the peanut butter chocolate, mint chocolate chip, cookies'n'cream, & chocolate. ALL of it was still delicious & refreshing (good sized scoops too)! There's a good group of outdoor tables to sit at. We'll definitely be back when we're in the area again.“

“This was our last spot of the day. We enjoyed our visit. Our host was super nice, friendly and informative. She gave us info about the wine, the owner, and the area. We had sparkling to whites to reds. We enjoyed sitting outside in the comfy chairs and the view of the vineyard. Such a relaxing place to visit. Walked away with some sparkling wine.“

“I've wanted to go here for a long time - it's as good as they say. Lovely windy day but nice sunny seating outside. We were lucky as the wait wasn't long at all this day. A gang of gals went - several had the crab sandwich and traved about it. Several had fries - pretty good but not super crispy. I had the fish tacos - good but could have used a bit some "tang" in the slaw. I also had a bowl of their clam chowder - god but a bit more "fishy" tasting then I'm used to. but lots of yummy choices - we will be back!“

“We stopped here to get some fresh crab. We had the crab/shrimp sandwich, which was delicious. They also have a clam chowder that you can mix the white and the red soup together. This is just perfect because it isn't too rich and has more flavor. Luckily we went right at 11:00 am when it opened because it started to get real busy. Definitly would return again.“

“I've been coming here for a couple years when I'm on my way to the beach or Guerneville. It's always my go to spot for lunch. Super laid back and had an outdoor area to eat overlooking the Russian River. The food is always good, and large portions. The service is always friendly!“

“Food was amazing. It was cold outside but the service was quick & the food was warm. Very reasonably priced. Will definitely return.Shrimp tacos were beautiful & tasty. Prawns were large & so well prepared. Fish and chips were large chucks of fish. Even the corn dog & chicken bites were loved by the kids. Clam chowder had large chucks of clams & bacon.“

“Best ribs and pulled pork in Northern California! We wish they would do brisket, but the meats are amazing! This is a style unlike any other bbq in the country.We drove 50 minutes for this bbq and we will do it every time we are craving ribs and pulled pork.The owner and his family are the nicest people you would ever meet and you will not be disappointed!Remember this bbq is his own style and delicious!“

“Lynmar is our happy place. The vineyard and their gardens are breathtaking, the wine is incredible, their kitchen is smart, creative and accommodating (allergies in our party) and beyond that, the service goes above and beyond expectations. They treat you like family. I can't wait to be back there this summer.“

“Beautiful wines! Keith was a top notch host, friendly, informative and interesting. Thank you!“

“I recently had the pleasure of visiting K Squared Wine Cellars, and I must say, it was an exceptional experience. From the moment we stepped through the door, we were greeted with warmth and hospitality. The staff went above and beyond to ensure that our group felt welcomed and comfortable throughout the evening.The ambiance of the cellar was simply delightful, with cozy seating areas and elegant decor creating the perfect atmosphere for celebration. The selection of wines was impressive, catering to a variety of tastes and preferences. Whether you're a seasoned wine enthusiast or a casual drinker, there's something for everyone at K Squared.But what truly set this experience apart was the personalized attention given to the birthday boy. The staff took the time to make him feel special, going out of their way to ensure that his celebration was memorable. From recommending his favorite wines to surprising him with a thoughtful gesture, every detail was carefully considered.Overall, I can't recommend K Squared Wine Cellars enough. Whether you're looking for a cozy spot to enjoy a glass of wine with friends or planning a special celebration, you won't be disappointed. The impeccable service, exquisite wines, and welcoming atmosphere make it a standout destination in the world of wine.“

“If you have not visited the Golden State cider tap room, you are missing out! They pour 12+ different ciders every day, including several fun small batch costs that you will never see in stores. The vibe is super friendly and their staff are all great.“

“Stopped by this adorable little spot for a smoothie and cookies. When I walked in, the smell made my mouth water. They also have soup and lite lunch fare. I got a chocolate chip walnut and a lavender honey cookie. Delicious. I met the owner and she was the sweetest. Her helper too. I can't wait to go back. Bringing some home to San Diego with me.“

“I found this Beautiful Place cozy and warm.Is being almost a Year I went for my coffee and pastries.If I have chance I will go every single day.I love this Coffee Shop And the Grocery Store next to the Coffee shop.I highly recommend.Please support small business.Vegetarian options: You will love it.Kid-friendliness: Kids friendlyParking: You can park right in front.Wheelchair accessibility: Very accessibleDietary restrictions: They have selection for everyone.“

“LOVE THIS PLACE. Our favorite ice cream in Sonoma county. If you go here and don’t get Mimi’s Mud, you’re missing out. Always fresh and love the seasonal flavors. Ice cream ordering is different as you don’t get to see them all in the case, but they still get it scooped or made quickly and you get to enjoy ASAP. The affogato and sundaes are great as well, but a mini waffle with Mimi’s Mud is where it’s at.“

“Although the staff was in training and we didn't have a tasting reservation, Brooke met us in the parking lot, chatted with us about the winery and even took a few family pictures. Great location and Brooke's warm welcome mean we'll be coming back for sure.“

“I went to lunch here with a group of women and it's very pretty and very clean and the food was very good. I'm from the East Coast and if you pay $14 for a sandwich you're going to be able to get easily two lunches out of that sandwich. Even though the sandwich at Korbell was very good it was on the small side for that much money.“

“This taco truck is the best. I live in the south bay, but I am in Sebastapol once a month. Each time I am I in Sebastopol, I must stop at this truck. My son & his friends stop by once a week. My regular order is the Taquitos with Rice & Beans or a Single Fish Taco with Rice & Beans. I get a roasted jalapeño with mine too. My son gets 4 steak tacos.“

“"Barley and Bine is an absolute gem in the world of brewery cafes. From the moment you step through the door, you're greeted with warmth and hospitality. Dre the Bartender is very knowledgeable and has excellent recommendations that elevate the entire experience.But let's talk about the food - where do I even begin? The tacos are a flavor explosion, each bite bursting with freshness and creativity. The tater tot flatbread is a unique twist on a classic favorite, perfectly crispy with toppings that dance on your taste buds. And don't even get me started on the Mac and cheese bites - they're like little pockets of cheesy heaven.Overall, Barley and Bine has exceeded my expectations on every level. Whether you're a beer aficionado, a foodie, or just looking for a great time, this place delivers. Five stars all around!"“

“The service is fantastic and I highly recommend if your in the area you should stop in for the Breakfast Burrito!! Is a meal and a half and is TOTALLY worth it“

“We had a nice time here. The wines aren’t my personal taste as I like big and bold reds, but we had fun.The charcuterie was nice, and oddly enough I enjoyed their sav blanc. The Syrah was ok too. They have Cabernet on the website, but you cannot do a flight with it. We went specifically because they’re one of the few places with Cabernet in Sonoma, so it was a big let down for us. But the tasting liaison was fun and personable and we had fun.Horse and plow is a great and low key tasting in Sebastopol. And it’s dog friendly.“

“A very cozy and relaxing stay for me and my husband. We came on a weekend where the river was exceedingly high and the weather was bad but we loved being able to stay warm in the hotel. German food dinner was incredible, the hosts were kind, great beer. A nice continental breakfast in the morning. Highly recommend!“

“Bellacana is is our tribal winery, Dry Creek Rancheria of Alexander Valley. It's a great beginning!! Wonderful wines!!!“