Restaurants in Sonoma

“An amazing gem—truly a contender for a Michelin star. The hospitality stood out right away: the team prepared a personalized card for our visit and even allowed us to split a wine flight, with several thoughtfully curated options available.

The decor of the place itself was cozy - it felt like you were walking through rooms of a house with beautiful furnishings in each. Loved the wood we sat on and its quality. The main dining area had a great view into a massive kitchen that definitely meant serious business.

The meal itself was outstanding and remarkably filling, with what felt like nearly 20 courses. Highlights for me were the venison, beautifully presented on a deer antler, and the quail, cooked to absolute perfection. Dessert was another delightful surprise, with multiple courses to end the evening, including one paired with fresh honeycomb. Each dish showcased not only exceptional flavor but also creative and memorable presentation.

My only regret was not arriving early enough to try their famous fried chicken at the bar, which requires a separate reservation. Definitely something I’ll come back for next time.”

“Great food and our server was wonderful”

“Excellent food, atmosphere and great place to eat before wine tasting! ❤️”

“I have been here several times and it is literally my FAVORITE place to eat! Amazing food, great service and friendly staff! This place gets 10 stars from me! Hidden gem! If you haven’t eaten here, you are missing out!”

“Absolutely phenomenal! An odyssey of wine & cheese pairings, and a great and very approachable introduction to the intricate world of wine. Definitely exceeded our expectations. Lloyd was the perfect guide!”

“Went to an event here and got to meet the brewers and beer tenders and it was an amazing experience rounded out by delicious beer. The friendly staff will lead you to their great selections based on the style of beer you like. A fun crew and great beer! Visit Sonoma Springs Brewing soon if you haven't had a chance!! Also excited to find them at our local supermarkets in Santa Rosa!!”

“My sweetie and I stopped by for the yummy wine and the overall lovely views! We were not disappointed!”

“If you want great food, go to Sonoma Eats Real Mexican. Everything is delicious, the service is excellent and friendly. I haven’t missed a week in years.”

“We felt in love with this place. Food was delicious and service even better!!! Veronica is amazing!!!”

“Congratulations to this boutique winery! Their reds are smooth, pleasant and maturing. The story of passion and legacy will keep their production going for many years! Looking forward to returning.!”

“The best winery in California! I would like to thank Don for making the visit spectacular he went out the way to greet us and he was so friendly. I highly recommend anyone who is looking to taste wine and check out the founder and history of wine in the US it’s very intresting.”

“Schug Winery was our favorite. Made a reservation for the wine tasting in their cave. It was awesome walking into the cave which opens to a chandelier room very elegant with a great table. Various wines were poured and tasted. Exceptional wines at this winery. We bought a case. I highly recommend this winery for the tour and the wine!”

“I have enjoyed the menu at sweet pea bakery for several years now. When I was going through some medical issues, my daughter from out of town kindly bought me a gift certificate to sweet pea and send it to me via email unfortunately, sweet pea staff was not able to figure out how to use a digital gift certificate And I was unable to use it. I was disappointed that I couldn’t use it, but more disappointed that they did not offer me money back on the gift certificate.”

“Follow their Instagram to see where they are on different days of the week- super tasty street tacos and potato’s (we get the plain ones) Salsas have good heat and flavor. Recommend!”

“Getting a burger here is easy. Just order at the gas station. Customer service straight forward. The menu is short. Burgers are seasoned well, fresh, with a nice soft bun. I get the double grilled burger. They have old pinic tables to sit in the shade and eat. My only complaint is they don't have fries. And since they only have a short list which are only burgers, fries are a must. Not sure if the fries will return, they said the deep fryer is down. There a little pricey $10 no fries. All in all great burgers.”

“This was one of the best places we ate at in the greater wine country surrounds. Pretty much everything was notably delicious, especially their chocolate dessert.

The service was good and friendly. The vibe of the place was decent enough, but their bathroom situation, being a shared bathroom outside the restaurant, leaves a lot to be desired. Sitting next to that exterior door opening and slamming shut was not great.

Would be happy to go back especially as a break from the almost too ubiquitous Italian and French options in the area.”

“Really cute place across the street from a high school. Parking is often crowded, but there's street parking nearby. They have a suggested entrance and exit, to keep the flow moving. Cute pastries, good coffee, and according to my friend who really likes matcha, really good matcha. It's Swedish themed, so they have some Swedish themed snacks too.

Inside seating is a little cramped/cozy. They usually have music playing. Lots of outdoor seating, which in California is often appreciated. Lots of shady spots too!

There's a bathroom with a key.

Really great place to study/chat with friends. Service was excellent, and there were some nice people around too.

There's also some hooks for dogs, if you have dogs and want to keep them outside.

Will return.”

“The owners are so nice and help as much as they can. The Cup of love has a impressive selection of food and practically any flavor for your coffeee, tea or smoothie.”

“Just had great BBQ brisket @primalcutsmeat.com”

“Another winery recommended we visit this winery in Sonoma because of it's story, culture, and quality. Six of us did and it did not dissappoint. Jimmy did a wonderful job of sharing the family history, as well as the history of the winery. He also recommended great wines for us to sample and consider for purchase. I'm glad we availed ourselves to learning about how our Mexican brothers worked the fields, learned the business and became and expert, purchased land, started his on winery, and served two U.S. Presidents (Obama and Bush) and the California Gov (Swarzenegger). Oh, the wine is GREAT!”

“Down to earth setting, casual and relaxing allowing for a great place to sit, enjoy wine and have a conversation. The Merlot is by far my favorite. As it has plenty of character, and an amazing finish.”

“I own the dance studio next door and as a business owner trying to make healthy choices and keep my energy up before and after classes, Cielito has amazing smoothies, juices and açaí bowls !! Best part is when I feel like having something special I can indulge in a churro sundae too!! 😍THE BEST! Just wish the hours were open earlier before 11am for all of our students, clients and employees plus all the parents in the neighborhood before and after drop off in the mornings at the nearby schools!! 🙏🏽All in all very grateful thank you! PS MY GO - TO drink is The Thuderstorm Smoothie “Lauren D Style”: Substitute espresso instead of coffee and add a handful of cacao nibs on top! BOOM!”

“I've been coming down from Sacramento to this bar for 3 almost 4 years now .. and I hope I continue .. yes it's that good of a spot!”

“Wow! Little gem in Sonoma! A warm welcome from what feels like family. The ceviche took me back to Miraflores, Lima. The best I have had in as long as I can remember. My favorite find of 2024. Must try.”

“Great simple place to drink - eat - and talk with neighbors! Check it out!”

“Positively delightful. The two gentlemen behind the counter were sweet, kind, and quick with a joke or humor. The galettes they have in stock are excellent, sourcing local ingredients. The avo toast is no different; changing from season to season. We got ours with the perfect seasoning and tons of tomatoes sourced right from the vine outside. It was incredible. We arrived and left with smiles on our faces, which perfectly sums our visit. Recommended; especially as a quick food stop between wine tastings.”

“Steuart's bagels are the bomb”

“I liked foods here that I don’t like normally at all. The servers are friendly and accommodating to everything we asked for.”

“What an amazing experience at this beautiful family‑owned winery!

Our server, Jesse, was fantastic friendly, knowledgeable, and made our tasting so enjoyable. We also met Diepak, the owner, who is one of the kindest people you’ll ever meet he personally stopped by to be sure we were well taken care of.

The whole place is spotless and has such a warm, welcoming vibe. You can feel the care and love that goes into every detail here.”

“Great food,great service and unbeatable prices. Every item on the menu is a five star. Good selection of wines and cocktails.”

“Amazing remarkable five stars!! All organic vegan in case you care. Wild views Pacific Ocean on a clear day. Golden gate bridge as well if you have a telescope lol. Just pull that out of your pocket no big deal.”

“A spiritual place of warmth, nourishment, and some of the best farm-to-table food I’ve ever eaten. I used to have an urban farm with my daughter.

I ate a Benedict, beat salad, chicory salad, and burger. All phenomenally fresh.

I have very high standards. The service too, ooh. What an incredible gift on my trip.

I also NEVER leave reviews.

This place touched my heart as they launched this restaurant to sponsor visas and hire a lot of the staff from Nepal. Go bless them.”

“Love this for morning coffee and pastry outdoor sidewalk tables”

“Had the absolute BEST experience at Walt Wines in Sonoma. I would highly recommend visiting if you are in the area! Their hospitality service is unmatched. I will be back soon.”

“Delicious food, great for taking photos and relaxing, relaxed atmosphere”

“I stopped at Bloom Carneros for lunch while my guests were out wine tasting, and it turned out to be a great find. I ordered the baby back ribs and overall the meal was very good. The kung pao sauce leaned a bit on the familiar side flavor-wise, but still paired nicely with the dish. The fries were extra crispy, which if that is your thing (and it definitely is mine), you will love them.

The staff was warm and friendly, and the whole spot has an interesting, almost hidden feel. It is the kind of place you might only know about if you are local or if someone told you to exit off Sonoma Highway. The outdoor area has a relaxed picnic-style vibe that really makes it stand out.

I look forward to stopping here again in the future and trying more of their menu.”

“The wine doesn't taste good.
Probably because of European Italian wine, the taste is very bland, without layers, and very dry.
Except for the first glass of sparkling rose, which was okay, the rest of the red was not good.”

“Great place to visit Great wine and food ❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻”

“Had the best time at Tin Barn when visiting from Portland! Danielle gave us a tour and was such a great host all throughout our tasting. We will definitely be back ❤️”

“Absolutely one of the best wineries in Sonoma🍷 If you like Cabernet this is the place! Just off the Sonoma square, ask for Mark, he makes you feel like old friends!!!”

“Amazing experience! Great food and great service. Loved the inventive menu and the wine tasting on property. They had live music which was a nice bonus. It was busy but no wait for a table. Wonderful hidden gem in Sonoma!”

“The food was very good, especially the mushroom dish — full of flavor and perfectly cooked. Service was a little slow, but the overall experience was still enjoyable. Lovely spot to dine in Sonoma.”

“Um lugar incrível, Comida perfeita, Garçons atenciosos, Tudo perfeito.”

“One dish is more delicious than the next. Best bolognese, seafood, pomodoro cappellini- all of it so so yum!”

“Excellent Pinot Noirs, Neil is terrific.”

“Rick was very welcoming, great conversation and vibe. Small business connection, so relatable. Best of luck !”

“Get a pint for the best value!”

“I have never once had anything here that I wouldn’t order on repeat. The food is phenomenal, but more than that, the community-minded ownership and staff are hometown treasures. I cannot more highly recommend this spot.”

“Rich, delicious ice cream.”

“I’ve been looking for a healthy food restaurant in this area, and this place pleasantly surprised me! Not only is the food truly healthy, but the service is also exceptional—so calm and caring. The atmosphere is warm and happy, with uplifting music that makes the experience even better. It’s so important to eat in a relaxed, stress-free environment, and this place gets it just right. Highly recommend!”

“The Red grape has an open casual atmosphere... A bit of a diner vibe. Our service was excellent as were the salads. The thin crust pizza was fantastic! Great place for a lunch between wine tastings.”

“Yum! Better than Starbucks!”

“Wonderful wine selection & amazing service.”

“Rico 😆 y muy buen servicio”

“The food here was DELICIOUS! The chorizo con huevo and the carnitas plate was what me and my boyfriend ordered!! The chorizo had a unique taste with a good little kick to it! The carnitas were perfectly cooked and had a perfect texture to it! Nice and soft on the inside and a good crunch on the outside and the salsas!! QUE RICO!!”

“really good and tasty food, live music on Saturday night, vegan friendly ❤️”

“Delicious Japanese cuisine including sushi, sashimi, rolls and bowls. Cozy seating with rustic decor; reservations are recommended on weekend nights. Plentiful, easy parking adjacent to Lucky Supermarket.”

“⭐The chips & salsas are to die for and the burritos are absolutely screamin! The beers pretty good too☝️And they were able to offer takeout throughout covid!! A fav & delish local spot for us Sonomans 🙌🙌🔥🔥💯⭐”

“Absolutely recommend this restaurant. Great food, best lattes, fun place and I love the owners. good people. Will always come to this restaurant. ❤❤❤”

“Amazon driver here. This place was super good and the owner is SO SWEET if you love authentic and want to support your locals. THIS is the place to go thank you sweet sir!”

“Best Camarones rancheros ever so full of flavor!”

“Very cool place in an old motorcycle garage. The coffee shop in refurbished trailer. The barista is the reason for 5-stars. She knew her stuff and was able to specifically make a drink to order. Made great suggestions. The breakfast burritos good too. Coffee tasty. Good outside sitting. Fence made of doors. Vintage working Evel Knievel pinball machine.

Parking: You can also park in the huge Safeway grocery lot directly adjacent to the coffee shop lot.

Kid-friendliness: Lots of room for kids to go. Although the drive through is right in the middle of the place.”

“We happily chose Scandia Bakery to supply our wedding favors last month. We have always loved Scandia and were so thrilled to have the delicious cookies from them be our wedding favors! Marcela and her team were amazing and did a beautiful job! The cookies were delicious and all of our guests were obsessed with them!! We cannot thank the bakery enough for making our special day that much more special with the yummy treats! We highly recommend for any occasion. ❤️ A & A”

“Very happy 😀with order. Charles the barista 👍 very accommodating to my order, noticed he called some customers by name and knew their drink!! Tried the Thanksgiving blend - drip, it was great! So glad they don't charge for Alt milk now. I come more often! Great vibe. Good music. Nice seating. 😎😀”

“Great food. Great drinks. Great atmosphere. Always a great time!”

“The latest in a string of attempts to make this venue work - hoping this one sticks! Great pizzas, really nice staff, good vibe, and with the outdoors space, should be a winner year round.”

“Hey! Great stop on our trip to Sacramento! Glad we read the fine reviews here ok Google. We stopped spontaneously - and weren't disappointed! 🤩 Great chicken, nice guys, and even the restrooms were perfect. Great stay, greetings from the chaotic family from Germany. 😉”

“Every time I go to Santa Rosa I pass by the El Gitano Taco Truck, and every time I pass them by, I tell myself...Next time I'm stopping!
Well, today I stopped and got 4 plain tacos de cabeza without any condiments so I could taste the meat for itself. They were Amazing!
5 stars all day long ☆☆☆☆☆”

“(Translated by Google) A piece of food. Good seasoning. And very cheap. The owner is all out.(Original)Una chulada de comida . Buen sazón . Y muy económico. El dueño es a todo dar .”

“LA Michoacana Natural Icecream...Is it hard to find...hell no! Is it about the best place in the world to get Amazing icecream...hell yes!
The hand churned vanilla with just picked fresh peaches was just this side of Spectacular! 5 ☆☆☆☆☆”

“We are long-time regular customers & I thought I should write a review. We love this place! The food is always good. We eat here regularly (every 3 weeks or so…) We are always super happy with the freshly prepared food. We have been eating here for 5 years & we used to do take-out (which was always good too) but now we eat inside.

Mu Shu vegetable is fantastic. Mu Shu anything” would be excellent. Egg Rolls are always fresh & crispy. Honestly, everything is good here.

My husband is not vegetarian & he loves Mongolian Beef, General Tao’s Chicken & Mu Shu Pork.”

“A watering hole for the locals, it's a charming place with a jukebox to select your music. Dan, the bartender, is a nice guy who can provide a helpful ear if you wanna unburden yourself. Dan also makes a mean blood mary, which is described as the best in town on the directory board. I agree with that ad, twas a bloody good bloody mary ! You get a shrimp with it !!!!It's a small place with about 3-4 booths and easy to miss when walking in Sonoma downtown. We found it only coz it was 9:30pm and this was one of the few places open. FYI, its open till late night. Preferably, walk to this place.The locals are friendly and provide good stories you can sit and provide half an ear to when watching basketball or ice hockey. If you are interested, you can even watch star trek TNG.No food is available here though except for packaged chips. But deftly a lovely place to end your day at.A for sure return visit for me next time I'm in sonoma downtown.

Parking: Parking is on the street around the town square which can fill up pretty quickly. And its only a 2-3 hour parking.”

“I took my nephew to have lunch at the water tower bar. We had the best time. The bartender Dylan was amazing. The food was great. He made me feel comfortable about what was safe to order with the baby’s allergies.
Mariana the server was so kind and playful with my nephew. Great environment, good service, yummy food .”

“11/10 atmosphere. Staff is sincere and kind. The onions have an authentic crispy char and enormous Easter eggs of ginger are a standout style. It’s a fun BYOB spot too in Sonoma Wine Country. This visit we chose @”

“Twice in the past 3 weeks we ate at the Sonoma Store and twice we were treated like we were special , by Rosi and Maria. The customer service is such a big part of the dining being an enjoyable time. The meals for the 3 of us were very good. Thank You both!!!”

“Awesome food and nice people. Love supporting locals! We had a cheese quesadilla, great tortilla and lots of cheese. Chicken burrito had a nice variety of flavors.”

“Amazing breakfast! I highly recommend the French toast and chilaquiles”

“Best gas station I've seen in a very long time..... and I drive a gasoline tanker!! We (AMERICANS) need more of this!! Keep up the great work. Whoever is making the decisions, they're doing it right.”

“I was going here every day with my husband, both of us getting a large every day for about 2 months after discovering this new gem... and probably still would be except that we both realized that we were putting on the pounds. ? Everything in moderation I guess, but we love these boba drinks!My husband's favorite is the brown sugar milk one, and I don't really have a favorite, but I recommend the blended dragon elixir, the tropical blended, the strawberry dream, the peaches 'n' cream, or the strawberry matcha! You really can't go wrong because you can control the sweetness of the drink, you can control how filling it is due to the types and amount of boba that you get...”

“Best shrimp quesadilla since I moved out of LA. When you walk into a Mexican restaurant with bright colors, a cooler fridge with glass bottles of soda, and a TV on the wall playing a soap in spanish... you're about to get some real food. Give it a shot.”

“What do you expect for such low prices? If you put $5 for a pizza don’t expect tradition Italian pizza, if yo I want a quick bite and you are not very picky, come here! I am personally never disappointed.”

“Beautiful property. Very nice suite rooms. Recommend this hotel for a visit in Sonoma.”

“We were very happy with the service provided by Los 3 Hermanos at our recent company event for 150 people.The food was great, and orders were filled swiftly.Erika and her crew were very organized and friendly.We definitely hope to use Los 3 Hermanos for future events.”

“Best burger I have ever had 2nd time back to back only thing today not sure why buy no red onions but still mouth watering and delicious. Be back in a few weeks.”

“I love this place, grew up going here, I make the effort to stop by every time im back on the mainland. I will say im not thrilled with the small cuts, but im thinking I got the wrong bags as most of the stack was the huge and wonderful meat sticks. And yes, I know they would ship a box out to me, but that takes all the fun out of it.”

“I am so grateful for all employees at this pandemic time.”

“This place recently expanded their store. There is now a fresh meat department in addit to a small produce area in this popular town Bakery.

Parking: There are always spots to park in because customers are in and out very quickly.”

“Been to Amys many times. The people are friendly, food is pretty good, portions are generous and the prices are reasonable. The place is clean and I can recommend this restaurant.”

“el pozole las tortas todo muy rico”

“Been coming here for years! Always super delicious!!”

“Twice in the past 3 weeks we ate at the Sonoma Store and twice we were treated like we were special , by Rosi and Maria. The customer service is such a big part of the dining being an enjoyable time. The meals for the 3 of us were very good. Thank You both!!!”

“Had lunch there today with 3 of my friends. We are all locals. It was such a lovely experience! Food was delicious…. I’m a vegetarian and had no problem choosing my dish…. There are also Vegan dishes available. The atmosphere is relaxing and the service was excellent. I must mention the French Fries…. There are several restaurants in Sonoma that serve delicious fries but these are the best. I’m looking forward to many more enjoyable meals there!”

“Another winery recommended we visit this winery in Sonoma because of it's story, culture, and quality. Six of us did and it did not dissappoint. Jimmy did a wonderful job of sharing the family history, as well as the history of the winery. He also recommended great wines for us to sample and consider for purchase. I'm glad we availed ourselves to learning about how our Mexican brothers worked the fields, learned the business and became and expert, purchased land, started his on winery, and served two U.S. Presidents (Obama and Bush) and the California Gov (Swarzenegger). Oh, the wine is GREAT!”

“Wow! Yum! This was a wonderful and pleasant surprise. We stopped in after Happy Hour, which I am sure would be amazing! We ordered two craft cocktails - a Whiskey Sour and a Watermelon Margarita which had some heat to it. Our server Marco recommended it. It was the best! You were definitely right Marco! We also had ordered the nachos. These aren’t your ordinary nachos! These nachos have birria and every topping you can imagine! Very clean, high end type of Mexican food- not heavy and greasy! So happy! I only wished I was more hungry so I could order other dishes. This restaurant has other dishes to accommodate those in your party who may not like Mexican food (I know! How could that be?) So don’t worry! There is something for everyone! We met the owner Kina who was busy expediting the orders to the various servers. She did take the time to speak with us. We were highly impressed with Kina and the way the restaurant and staff was operating. The only bad thing we could say is, we are so sorry we don’t live in Sonoma as we would be able to enjoy this restaurant all the time. We will definitely be coming back before we return to our home in Ojai. As it is, we are up in Sonoma a couple of times a year and plan to make Kina’s Kitchen & Bar a regular stop for us!”

“Down to earth setting, casual and relaxing allowing for a great place to sit, enjoy wine and have a conversation. The Merlot is by far my favorite. As it has plenty of character, and an amazing finish.”

“Review I am on a flight returning to Nashville and already longing to return to Sonoma. Not for the wine, weather and topography, although all of these made for a lovely trip with my husband. No, I want to return for one reason only - so that I can experience Animo one more time. The unusual combination of flavors and ingredients, expertly cooked and beautifully presented were nothing short of remarkable. I’ve never had a meal like it and suspect I’ll never have another without returning. This husband and wife team cook and serve with all the spirit and commitment required to create this kind of wonder. We started with the lobster, shared the ribeye and ended with the cheesecake. Each dish was not as expected. All were perfection. If you only have one night in Sonoma, this is where you should go.”

“I brought my friend for her birthday and we sat in the beautiful outdoor section. The service was perfect and the food delicious. We were not rushed and enjoyed a leisurely meal and great conversation.”

“Delicious Mothers Day Brunch!”

“The food was very good, especially the mushroom dish — full of flavor and perfectly cooked. Service was a little slow, but the overall experience was still enjoyable. Lovely spot to dine in Sonoma.”

“Beautiful property. Very nice suite rooms. Recommend this hotel for a visit in Sonoma.”

“I had the ricotta spinach ravioli with the lemon grass cream sauce. It was delicious. Then for dessert I had warm chocolate lava cake with vanilla gelato. Very yummy 😋 Staff was very good and attentive. We will be back.”

“We had such a delicious lunch on the quiet patio of Layla. We had exceptionally good wait staff ...Fiona and Christian ...they could not have been sweeter or nicer nor more attentive to our needs. Food was delicious. We will be back!”

“Um lugar incrível, Comida perfeita, Garçons atenciosos, Tudo perfeito.”

“Really nice place , good food”

“Great food at reasonable prices and staff and owner are super”

“The restaurant and food are good. I recommend it. You should try the cheese platter and desert which are excellent. The main course was good.”

“My mom and I had a great time at Viansa winery on Friday 9/19. We loved all the wines and our sommelier was great at explaining everything and we really enjoyed learning about the whole process. Just wish we could have gotten to enjoy our bottle of prosecco at home. TSA ruined our bottle.”

“One dish is more delicious than the next. Best bolognese, seafood, pomodoro cappellini- all of it so so yum!”

“Just back from a weekend in Napa and Sonoma and the walking tour (summer only!) was an absolute highlight here.

John was an exceptional host and went above and beyond at every step , and an excellent chap to spend a couple of hours with ……..

Great wine. Great tour . Great location . Easy 5 star.”

“Great food. Great drinks. Great atmosphere. Always a great time!”

“My son is lived in Sonoma for the last six years, but just this last year we discovered Tacos Costa. Absolutely love the quesa tacos. When he has the nachos, you absolutely can’t go wrong with chicken nachos, but he does them as a special so keep your eyes peeled. All of the staff is extremely friendly and very personable and if medical marijuana is your thing sparc is right next door. He is closed on Mondays and I think Tuesdays so you wanna pay attention to what day of the week it is when you have a taco craving.”

“Just had an excellent Cobb salad at the Sonoma location. Owner Angela was friendly & very accommodating, carefully tailoring our salads to our taste. Giant salad, all fresh ingredients & great atmosphere. Will DEFINITELY be back👍”