Golden Bear Station

4.9

410 Reviews

$50 and over

American

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2 people

12 Mar 2025

23:30

Booked 13 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
Innovative

Golden Bear Station is a New American restaurant that offers a unique perspective through the lens from the owners of Animo and Mu Ramen.

Mu Ramen and Animo owners Joshua Smookler and Heidy He have received exceptional recognition, including a prestigious 2-star review from the New York Times in 2015. The New York Times also dubbed them as the best ramen in NYC, while Eater named them the best ramen in America in 2016. Animo, on the other hand, has been praised by the San Francisco Chronicle and recognized as one of Esquire's Best New Restaurant in America in 2022. Both restaurants have earned a place and acknowledgement in the Michelin guide.

Golden Bear Station strives to encompass the essence of a local establishment and a haven for aficionados of wine and gastronomy. It serves as a gathering place where individuals flock to savor global and seasonal delicacies.

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Location
8445 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood, CA 95452
Phone number
(707) 282-9148
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Italian, Asian
Hours of Operation
Wed–Sun 17:00–21:00
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Joshua Smookler

What 410 people are saying

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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San Francisco Bay Area
American
Wine Country
Best Overall
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Best Food
Wine Country
Best Service
Wine Country
Best Ambience
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Review summary

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Golden Bear Station offers an exceptional dining experience with "outstanding food and service." Guests rave about the "best pizza I have ever had" and the "phenomenal" service. The ambiance is described as "bright and fresh," and the menu boasts unique, flavorful dishes. Despite some noise, the overall experience is "delightful" and highly recommended.

410 Reviews

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Kimberly
San Francisco3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible! 10/10! Can’t wait to go back! Everything from the service to the food to the ambience just an absolutely incredible dining experience
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So good! Super flavorful, the best. Parking is easy. The varieties are great. I cant wait to go back!
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Steve VIP
Los Angeles6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this place! Great team. Great ambiance. Great ingredients. Always executed exquisitely.
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Kathy VIP
Central Coast41 reviews
4.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was good, limited menu & no substitutions. Ambience is pretty. Service was good. Staff was personable.
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William
San Francisco4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were there for a special occasion, it was my wife's birthday and the meal was everything we could have possibly wanted. We seated immediately and from there everything just kept getting better. We split a salad that we enjoyed very much and then we each had a different pasta entree and both were absolutely delicious. The entrees were so good that I thought about ordering one more of each to take home for the next nights dinner. We both had a piece of the fabulous cheese cake for dessert. All said and done - can't wait to go back and probably order the same things.
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Kathy VIP
New York City16 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Golden Bear keeps elevating! It’s always been so wonderful and yet, they continue to refine and tweak in delightful ways. As ever, the food was extraordinary - spicy tuna is perfect. The white asparagus completely gorgeous and delectable. Spanish egg toast was perfect. As were the lamb and the cacio e pepe. Perfect wines to accompany it all, with delightful, warm hospitality. And the space is even lovelier. Thank you Golden Bear!
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DEBORAH VIP
San Francisco7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Menu evolves, best dining room service, chefs not stressed, everyone enjoying the evening.
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arlene
San Francisco3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding! Good service- delicious definitely worth a visit
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Dr.Thomas VIP
San Francisco57 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing first experience. From the service to the food and beverages, it was memorable. Will definitely return!
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Molly
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on 20 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Golden Bear Station is an absolute gem in Kenwood! We had an amazing dinner here, and I can’t recommend it enough. The pizza was absolutely delicious! Perfectly crisp crust with fresh, yummy toppings. We tried the Margarita and the Hot Honey pizza, and the balance of sweet and spicy was spot-on. Loved the Ceaser lettuce cups and the house white wine was a perfect paring! Golden Bear Station is a must visit spot! Can’t wait to come back again. Thank you Heidy & Joshua!
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Golden Bear Station is rated 4.9 stars by 410 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

12 Mar 2025

23:30

Booked 13 times today

8445 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood, CA 95452

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(707) 282-9148
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Italian, Asian
Hours of Operation
Wed–Sun 17:00–21:00
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Joshua Smookler

Golden Bear Station

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Menu

Menu

Oysters (6)US$25.00

Tuna CrudoUS$24.00

BIB Salad (for two)US$28.00

White AsparagusUS$39.00

Hen of the woods mushroomsUS$20.00

Manila ClamsUS$25.00

Basque Egg TartUS$55.00

Spicy Paccheri alla VodkaUS$26.00

Aglio e Olio ColaturaUS$24.00

Loup de MerUS$38.00

Dover SoleUS$75.00

Veal MilaneseUS$38.00

Steak FritesUS$85.00

Porterhouse (for two)US$185.00

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