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1. The Lodge at Dawn Ranch
4.9
Exceptional(366)
Price: Expensive
• Farm-to-table • Guerneville
Booked 4 times today
Amidst the ancient redwoods of Guerneville, California, The Lodge at Dawn Ranch redefines what it means to dine in Northern California. With visionary Chefs Juliana Thorpe and Ignacio Zuzulich at the helm, the menu is an ever-evolving exploration of the region’s most beloved and distinctive ingredients, infused with a spirit that is both rooted and restless. Here, Brazilian, Argentinian, and European flavors harmonize with vibrant produce and cultivated treasures, creating dishes that are as bold as they are nuanced.For parties over 8 please contact events. VALENTINE'S DAY 2025Join Chefs Juliana Thorpe and Ignacio Zuzulich for a special prix fixe dinner on Friday, February 14th. 6-course tasting menu$150 per guest + 20% service charge & 3.5% kitchen appreciation feeOptional wine pairing Cafe BreakfastMonday-Friday 8am-11amBrunchSaturday & Sunday 8am-1:30pmLodge LoungeTuesday-Thursday 3:30pm-8pmHappy HourFriday-Monday 4pm-5pmDinnerFriday-Monday 5pm-8:30pm
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2. Drakes Sonoma Coast
4.6
Exceptional(1243)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Bodega Bay
Booked 14 times today
Fresh Sonoma Coast FlavorsDrakes Sonoma Coast celebrates the local bounty of Sonoma’s spectacular coastal region. Your dining experience will be highlighted by the seasonal availability of local, sustainably farmed produce, seafood, and meat. A large stone fireplace adds a warm glow to the dining room, while soft leather chairs and local artwork create an elegant yet casual setting. We encourage our guests to sit and savor expertly selected wines and beers from Sonoma County and beyond, or to enjoy one of our lovingly crafted cocktails. Drakes is the perfect place to fuel up for coastal adventures or unwind at the end of your day, open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.
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3. Goldfinch
4.7
Exceptional(463)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Sebastopol
Booked 14 times today
Goldfinch, a modern American bistro located in Sonoma county, celebrates the riches of nature and the rewards of kindness and hard work. Collaboration and community are at the heart of our local and seasonally driven menu, all centered around an open-wood fire. Come eat and drink with us!
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4. Walter Hansel Wine Bistro
4.9
Exceptional(1982)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Santa Rosa
Booked 6 times today
We are located just 6 minutes from Coddingtown Mall and 10 minutes from Downtown Santa Rosa surrounded by beautiful vineyards with an onsite garden for fresh, farm-to-table vegetables and herbs."An impressive new Santa Rosa restaurant that's instantly one of our best"Jeff Cox, renowned Wine Country food critic. If you are unable to find the reservation you want, please call us directly at (707) 546-6462. Thank you.
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5. Canneti Roadhouse Italiana
4.6
Exceptional(512)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Forestville
Booked 3 times today
Modern style Italian food with an emphasis on sourcing sustainable foods from local sources. This isn't your traditional Italian food. Canneti prides itself on using the freshest local ingredients available to create a unique blend of Tuscan and Californian cuisine.
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6. Fern Bar
4.6
Exceptional(379)
Price: Expensive
• American • Sebastopol
Booked 10 times today
As a bar-focused restaurant, we craft garden-to-glass cocktails served alongside Chef Joe Zobel's modern American cuisine inspired by West Sonoma County's abundance of biodiversity. Along with our menu of innovative and delicious dishes, the bar features house-made beer and spirit-free elixirs, as well as locally-sourced and small-production wines by the glass. Fern Bar's airy, plant-filled space can be found within The Barlow, Sebastopol's popular shopping and dining destination. Our outdoor dining room is covered with a heater next to every table, it still gets cold so bring a layer. Awards:The Bohemian Best New Restaurant in 2020Best Bar 2020, 2021, 2022Best Cocktails 2021, 2022Press DemocratBest Bar 2021, 2022Best Craft Cocktail 2021, 2022
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7. Portico Italian Social Food
4.8
Exceptional(132)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Sebastopol
Booked 4 times today
Inspired by Italy’s aperitivo hour, when public squares and streets are filled with lively conversation, Portico serves handmade and authentic Italian fare in Sebastopol in western Sonoma County.A portico is a colonnade or covered walkway in classical architecture. Since the middle ages the elegant porticos of Bologna, Italy have a meeting place for the public as well as a place for business. Paolo Pedrinazzi (who is from Bologna) and Kat Escamilla, owners of the new Portico trattoria , bring this experience to Sebastopol. They even have monthly Regional dinner parties with live jazz.The setting includes an Italian fountain on their cozy patio. Portico offers light table service and counter ordering. Excellent Italian wines are sold in the restaurant at retail pricing; refreshingly unpretentious. The menu features an array of antipasti, handmade egg pasta, gluten free risottos, Bolognese lasagna, tiramisu, and baked goods . A market in the front is stocked with take-n-bake entrees
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8. Bay View Restaurant - Inn at the Tides
4.6
Exceptional(238)
Price: Moderate
• Continental • Bodega Bay
Casual, yet elegant, The Bay View Restaurant offers sweeping views of the harbor and beyond to the Pacific Ocean. Wood-beamed ceilings and crackling fireplaces create a cozy and romantic setting. Enjoy cocktails and wine on the patio or fireside at the Hearthside Lounge. Let our professional and friendly staff cater to your every need. Reservations Required

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