Best Restaurants for Local Ingredients in Sonoma

One of our favorite restaurants in Sonoma. Ideal location from our accommodations at Bungalows 313, delicious food (braised short ribs, salmon, risotto and shrimp & grits). We shared appetizers (Tuna tartar and Ceasar Salad) and desert (molten chocolate cake). All the seating was inside because of the weather, so it was a little crowded. EDK is great value for food and service!!!

We were a large group of 12 The staff was great all around. Suggestions around appetizers and drinks. Timing of the meal. They managed table preferences perfectly. The filet and the duck were a hit. We finished with beignets and espresso martinis.

Celadon continues to excel in menu variety, service, ambiance and value in Napa. The portions are large and easily split. The cassoulet was super- and very authentic. We also got a 3 course dinner for $49- excellent value ! only negative was our glass of red wine (house red and a Cabernet) was refrigerated and served ice cold- not sure how they got that so wrong?

The Grove at Copia is such a gem! Everyone needs to try it. It's located in the Culinary Institute of America. It's next to Oxbow Market, but honestly this restaurant is much more in my alley. You can walk around the CIA, there's a really cool museum upstairs open to public and a stunning gift shop. The food at the restaurant is made from their own farm (you can see if from the parking lot). Can't get any more fresh than that. The menu is curated by their students or upcoming chefs, so some of these might be ready for the next big coveted restaurant. The price point is so adorable!!! 4 course Michelin star like menu for only $90 and you will have leftovers! Honestly probably cheaper than whatever you'll end up eating at Oxbow :p This used to be Julia Child's test kitchen and many famous chefs graduated from here. I'm pretty sure they still donate money or are engaged with the institution. The quality of the decor, service, menu is top notch, but not in an uptight way. Our server Maryanne is just the sweetest! She gave us a history of the restaurant and you can just tell she is so proud to work for such a high standard institution. She was very attentive and gave us honest and good recommendations. She sat us right next to the farm so we could watch the sunset while dining for my husband's birthday. You're missing out if you haven't been to this restaurant. Also ask for Maryanne, she'll take such good care of you.

We had a wonderful experience. The service was attentive and top notch. Food was delicious. Everyone was thrilled with their meal.