Sebastopol
For BBQ lovers, you need to give this place a try, and as you all know, we love BBQ around here.
Guerneville
Known for warm service and excellent food. Very cozy and welcoming.
Healdsburg
The definitive provisions stop for a day exploring Sonoma.
City of Sonoma
The retro exterior masks one of the most carefully crafted regional Mexican kitchens in the county.
Bodega Bay
Known to sell out almost daily. Tip is to order online or arrive early. Looking forward to trying the brisket.
Bodega Bay natives rave about this place. Looking forward to a visit.
Occidental
More about the small-town morning feeling than cutting-edge cooking.
A rite of passage if you want to feel like a Sonoma native rather than a culinary destination.
Louisiana meets California with smoke sounds like an amazing combination. I love Cajun food and the idea of it paired with local CA produce is very appealing. Pending a visit.
A Japanese restaurant with Japanese food, not an American restaurant serving Japanese food is the local reputation.
One of the best Middle Eastern kitchens in the Bay Area, hiding in plain sight in Sonoma.
Kenwood
Same kitchen pedigree as Glen Ellen Star. Less crowded, less known. My friend Meredith raves about it, so it’s climbed on my list.
Petaluma
Six tables in 300 square feet with an outsized reputation.
Highly regarded in a community with many respected restaurants. The team is lauded as outstanding so excited to visit.
Santa Rosa
Spinster Sisters is where you go a spot-on meal that is fully seasonal. Other than a few dishes, including their incredible burger on Wednesday nights, the menu changes often.
Rohnert Park
The county's best North Indian, in an unassuming strip mall.