Walter Hansel Wine Bistro

Name: Walter Hansel Wine Bistro
Address: 3535 Guerneville Rd, Santa Rosa, CA, United States, 95401
Telephone: (707) 546-6462
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.9

4.9

1951 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

3 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 11 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
Charming

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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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Wine Bar, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of Operation
Wed–Sun 16:45–21:00
Phone number
(707) 546-6462
Website
http://www.walterhanselbistro.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Saul Barragan

Location
3535 Guerneville Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Area
Santa Rosa
Cross Street
Willowside
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Bread & ButterUS$3.00
Cheese BoardUS$26.00
St Jorge Cheese, Delice de Bourgogne, Burrata di Estefano Fig & Orange Spread, Marcona Almonds, Honey, Crostini
- Three CheesesUS$26.00
- Single CheeseUS$16.00
- Prosciutto di ParmaUS$6.00
The Tides LoxUS$20.00
Bellwether Farms Crème Fraiche, Dill, Cornichons, Lime Pickled Red Onions, Lemon, Crostini
Escargot a la BourguignonneUS$18.00
Garlic-Herb Butter, Pernod
Burrata di StefanoUS$17.00
Asian Pear & Cranberry Chutney, Crispy Prosciutto de Parma, Basil Oil, Micro Arugula, House Made Crackers
- HalfUS$17.00
- FullUS$22.00
Stewed Beef Tenderloin Cheese DipUS$19.00
Famers Cheese and Pepper Jack Cheese Dip, Button Mushrooms, Scallions, House Made Potato Chips

Soup ~ Salad

Soup of the DayUS$14.00
Chef's Seasonal Creation
Lobster Bisque En CroûteUS$25.00
Maine Lobster, Tarragon, Brandy, Puff Pastry
Caesar SaladUS$15.00
Hearts of Romaine, House Made Garlic Croutons, Shaved Parmesan Cheese, Tender Bocarones, House Made Caesar Dressing
Roasted Beet SaladUS$18.00
Cabecou Goat Cheese, Marcona Almonds, Micro Arugula, Citrus Vinaigrette

Entrees

Grilled Beef Tenderloin au PoivreUS$44.00
C.A.B. Steak Marinated in Garlic and Herbs, Watercress, French Fries, Brandy Green Peppercorn Sauce
- 6ozUS$44.00
- 8ozUS$54.00
Beef BourguignonUS$44.00
Pinot Noir Braised Boneless Short Ribs, Bacon Lardons, Baby Carrots, Pearl Onions, Button Mushrooms, Roasted Garlic Potato Puree
Akaushi Beef HamburgerUS$22.00
Compressed Onion & Cucumbers, Tomato, Lettuce, Local White Pepper Jack Cheese, French Fries
Chicken Cordon BleuUS$36.00
Free Range Chicken Stuffed with Prosciutto di Parma, Gruyere Cheese and Breaded in Panko, Garlic Green Beans, Marble Potato, Savory Dijon Cream Sauce
Wild Alaskan HalibutUS$42.00
Potato Gratin, Spinach, Thai Basil Oil, Red Bell Pepper Purée, Crispy Leeks, Coconut Milk Curry Butter Sauce
Parisian Potato GnocchiUS$32.00
Roasted Butternut Squash Bisque, Wild Morel Mushrooms, Toasted Pine Nuts, Sage Brown Butter, 24-month Parmesan Cheese
Cassoulet of the Week (Market Price)
Ask Server for Details

Sides

SidesUS$9.00
French Fries, Sautéed Spinach, Roasted Garlic Potato Puree, Garlic Green Beans

Desserts

Gravenstein Apple CrispUS$13.00
Pecan Sable Crumbs, Saigon Cinnamon, Tahitian Vanilla Gelato
Valrhona Chocolate BudinoUS$13.00
Bellwethers Farms Crème Fraiche, Pomegranate Arils, Opalys Crunchy Pearls
ProfiterolesUS$13.00
Pistachio Gelato, Valrhona Chocolate Sauce
Fiorello's Artisan Sorbet or GelatoUS$10.00
Apricot Chardonnay, Passionfruit, Raspberry, Maple Butter Pecan, Pistachio, Tahitian Vanilla

What 1,951 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Francisco Bay Area
Contemporary American
Wine Country
Best Service
Wine Country
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Walter Hansel Wine Bistro offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food and service." The cozy atmosphere and vineyard views set the stage for a memorable meal. Known for their "great wine selection," including their own Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, the bistro combines French and European cuisine with California flair.

1,951 Reviews

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Michael
VIP
San Francisco
49 reviews
5.0
49 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We came for dinner on New Year’s Eve. The prix fixe meal ($120) was just about perfect. The scallop crudo was exceptional, and we left feeling pleasantly full. This remains a reliable dining experience of the highest order, fine dining, but not too fussy. Recommended.
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Robert
VIP
San Francisco
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Second time. this time for priced fixed NYE menu. Enjoyed dishes we likely never would have tried, and it was delicious. Both times the service and ambiance was pleasant and just right.
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Louis
VIP
San Francisco
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful dinning experience from start to finish
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Victoria
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a delight! The New Years Eve Menu (3 courses, duo of desserts) - was well planned in presentation and flavor. We enjoyed sharing bites of each other's 1st/2nd courses: 1st: scallop carpaccio and wild mushroom empanadas, 2nd: pumpkin bisque / smoked surgeon salad with avocado green goddess dressing. The mains: Chilean Sea Bass melted in your mouth and the grilled Akashi NY steak was a perfect medium rare. The staff are always on top of everything - pleasant and efficient. They never disappoint.
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Brian
VIP
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dennis and everyone else working there were an absolute delight! The best of everything!
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David
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This Is such an amazing place food is so good from apps to desert highly recommend
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Laura
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 16 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Everyone in our party of four said their meal was excellent.
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Ame
VIP
San Francisco
44 reviews
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on 12 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a wonderful place to dine with a cozy ambiance. Always love the halibut and the cordon bleu…had the seasonal beef bourguignon and it was delicious!
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Stacey
San Francisco
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on 9 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Always a great meal with Wonderful dishes and lovely staff.
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Chuck and Catherine
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful evening at Walter Hansel! The food was fantastic and the waitstaff were exemplary! Just the right amounts of friendly and attentive without being intrusive. Thank you for a lovely evening!
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FAQs

Walter Hansel Wine Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (707) 546-6462.

Walter Hansel Wine Bistro is rated 4.9 stars by 1951 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

3 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Walter Hansel Wine Bistro

3535 Guerneville Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95401

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Willowside
Area
Santa Rosa
Hours of Operation
Wed–Sun 16:45–21:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Wine Bar, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Saul Barragan
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.walterhanselbistro.com/
Phone number
(707) 546-6462

Walter Hansel Wine Bistro

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Caesar Salad

6oz Beef Tenderloin

Chicken Cordon Bleu

Happy Hour Offerings

Soup of the Day

The Tide Salmon

Garlic Fries / Regular Fries

Salted Marcona Almonds

Burrata

Mexican Chorizo Chesse Dip

Appetizers

Bread & ButterUS$3.00

Cheese BoardUS$26.00

The Tides LoxUS$20.00

Escargot a la BourguignonneUS$18.00

Burrata di StefanoUS$17.00

Stewed Beef Tenderloin Cheese DipUS$19.00

Soup ~ Salad

Soup of the DayUS$14.00

Lobster Bisque En CroûteUS$25.00

Caesar SaladUS$15.00

Roasted Beet SaladUS$18.00

Entrees

Grilled Beef Tenderloin au PoivreUS$44.00

Beef BourguignonUS$44.00

Akaushi Beef HamburgerUS$22.00

Chicken Cordon BleuUS$36.00

Wild Alaskan HalibutUS$42.00

Parisian Potato GnocchiUS$32.00

Cassoulet of the Week (Market Price)

Sides

SidesUS$9.00

Desserts

Gravenstein Apple CrispUS$13.00

Valrhona Chocolate BudinoUS$13.00

ProfiterolesUS$13.00

Fiorello's Artisan Sorbet or GelatoUS$10.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does Walter Hansel Wine Bistro offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Walter Hansel Wine Bistro restaurant rated?

Is Walter Hansel Wine Bistro currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information