Many locals and visitors alike consider the Wine Country experience to be as much about food as it is about wine. The happy convergence of climate and geography that makes the Wine Country perfect for cultivating world-class wine grapes also bless it with quality produce, herbs, dairy products, meats, poultry, and fish, and other chefs’ essentials. It is no wonder that the Wine Country is home to some of the world’s most talented and innovative chefs.
Below is a listing of the top restaurants in Sonoma Valley and nearby communities. We encourage you always to make reservations for dinner, especially during peak tourism seasons. Many restaurants also accept reservations for their other meal services. Even when reservations are not required or accepted, it is always a good idea to call ahead to confirm availability.
The information presented below is based on restaurant ratings and reviews, and content provided on restaurant websites. It was current as of December 2011 and will be updated annually.
| Restaurant | Service | Street Address | Town | Phone | Reserve Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenwood | Lunch Dinner | 9900 Sonoma Hwy./Hwy. 12 | Kenwood | 707-833-6326 | |
| Cafe Citti | Lunch Dinner | 9049 Sonoma Hwy./Hwy. 12 | Kenwood | 707-833-2690 | |
| Bistro des Copains | Dinner | 3782 Bohemian Hwy. | Occidental | 707-874-2436 | |
| Risibisi | Lunch Dinner | 154 Petaluma Blvd. N. | Petaluma | 707-766-7600 | Reserve |
| Tea Room Café | Breakfast Lunch | 316 Western Ave. | Petaluma | 707-765-0199 | |
| Water Street Bistro | Breakfast Lunch | 100 Petaluma Blvd. N. | Petaluma | 707-763-9563 | |
| Della Fattoria Downtown Café | Breakfast Lunch Dinner | 141 Petaluma Blvd. N. | Petaluma | 707-763-0161 | |
| Cucina Paradiso | Lunch Dinner | 114 Petaluma Blvd. N. | Petaluma | 707-782-1130 | |
| Avatar's Punjabi Burrito | Breakfast Lunch Dinner | 131 Kentucky St. | Petaluma | 707-765-9775 | |
| Central Market | Dinner | 42 Petaluma Blvd. N. | Petaluma | 707-778-9900 | Reserve |
| Rosso Pizzeria & Wine Bar | Lunch Dinner | 53 Montgomery Dr. | Santa Rosa | 707-544-3221 | |
| Willi's Wine Bar | Lunch Dinner | 4404 Old Redwood Hwy. | Santa Rosa | 707-526-3096 | Reserve |
| Osake | Lunch Dinner | 2446 Patio Ct. @ Farmers Lane | Santa Rosa | 707-542-8282 | |
| Zazu | Dinner | 3535 Guerneville Rd. | Santa Rosa | 707-523-4814 | Reserve |
| Monti's Rotisserie & Bar | Lunch Dinner | 714 Village Ct. @ Farmers Lane | Santa Rosa | 707-568-4404 | Reserve |
| La Gare | Dinner | 208 Wilson St. | Santa Rosa | 707-528-4355 | |
| Betty's Fish & Chips | Lunch Dinner | 4046 Sonoma Hwy | Santa Rosa | 707-539-0899 | |
| Gary Chu's | Lunch Dinner | 611 Fifth St. | Santa Rosa | 707-526-5840 | |
| John Ash & Co. | Dinner | 4330 Barnes Rd. | Santa Rosa | 707-527-7687 | Reserve |
| Harvest Moon Café | Dinner | 487 First St. W. | Sonoma | 707-933-8160 | Reserve |
| LaSalette | Dinner | 452 First St. E. | Sonoma | 707-938-1927 | Reserve |
| Santé at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn | Dinner | 100 Boyes Blvd. | Sonoma | 707-939-2415 | Reserve |
| Girl & the Fig, The | Lunch Dinner | 110 W. Spain St. | Sonoma | 707-938-3634 | Reserve |
| Meritage Martini Oyster Bar & Grille | Lunch Dinner | 165 W. Napa St. | Sonoma | 707-938-9430 | Reserve |
| Estate | Dinner | 400 W. Spain St. | Sonoma | 707-933-3663 | |
| Cafe La Haye | Dinner | 140 E. Napa St. | Sonoma | 707-935-5994 | Reserve |
| Carneros Bistro & Wine Bar | Breakfast Lunch Dinner | 1325 Broadway | Sonoma | 707-931-2042 | Reserve |
| Della Santina's | Lunch Dinner | 133 E. Napa St. | Sonoma | 707-935-0576 | |
| El Dorado Kitchen | Lunch Dinner | 405 First St. W. | Sonoma | 707-996-3030 | Reserve |
| Fremont Diner | Breakfast Lunch | 2698 Fremont Dr. | Sonoma | 707-938-7370 |