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: 4.8

4.8

1946 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

27 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

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.

Order delivery or takeout

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

Experiences

New Years Eve Dinner 2025
US$120.00 per person
31 Dec 2024 only
Join us as we welcome in the new year! Prix Fix menu only

Popular dishes

What 1,946 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.5Ambience
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.

1,946 Reviews

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David
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
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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Scott
San Francisco
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on 6 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Truly outstanding, one of the top restaurants in Sonoma County: the food, the service, the wine country vibe. All is well.
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Michael
VIP
San Francisco
47 reviews
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on 5 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We are huge fans of this place. You could not ask for a better casual fine dining experience. The food is excellent and innovative (although with a regular set of beloved dishes). Service is impeccable without being stuffy. Highly recommended.
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greg
San Antonio
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 25 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
One of the best 10 meals I have had in my life. Great.
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Kelly
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a great meal with great service in a fun relaxed atmosphere last nite. Only issue I have with Walter Hansel is we are always seated on the long couch area next to talkative people. Last nite we had a table and very much enjoyed our experience.
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Blaise
VIP
San Francisco
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
It was fabulous! We had not been to Walter Hanzel Wine & Bistro for awhile, probably during COVID when they had an outside tent back then. The name can be a bit deceiving as its a legit restaurant with bar, not a wine bar that happens to serve food. They do however carry a nice selection of wines including their own wine. We enjoyed it back then, and enjoyed it even more recently. The food was delicious, our server was very nice and attentive. I would say the atmosphere is casual fine dining, where they strike a nice balance between fancy & comfortable. We could hold a conversation over dinner without shouting or straining to hear one another. We'll be back there much sooner than last time! Blaise Lo
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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 4.8 stars by 1946 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

27 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Experiences

New Years Eve Dinner 2025

Popular dishes

Caesar Salad

6oz Beef Tenderloin

Chicken Cordon Bleu

Menu

1st Course

The Tides Smoked Scallop Carpaccio

Fried Wild Mushroom Empanadas

2nd Course

Roasted Garden Cinderella Pumpkin Bisque

Smoked Sturgeon Salad

3rd Course

Chilean Sea Bass

Grilled Akaushi New York Steak

Duo of Desserts

Passion Fruit Budino

Valrhona Chocolate Mousse Cannoli

What 1,946 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

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

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