A hip and cool restaurant with a creative cocktail menu. The vibes are lush green magic. I really loved the staff and love in the space. The vibe was relaxed and fun. Everyone in my group stepped out of their comfort zone with cocktails. The nibbles were also tasty. Some got burgers, others got the rice or fried chicken. I got the cod dish. It was cooked very well. The skin was crispy and everything was seasoned well. I enjoyed the corn cake on the bottom. One thing not to skip is the side of fries. It comes with three dips and a nice sharing size for the table. The setting lovely and I'm really glad I checked this spot off my list. read more

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Fern Bar is a swanky little spot tucked into a corner of The Barlow in Sebastopol. On Easter Sunday for lunch, it was not busy in the slightest! We were seated quickly inside and the server went through all the menu options really helping us pick what was good and she said everything is either made in house or sourced locally! I got the smashburger and it was delicious!! I would definitely get it again. The bun was REALLY good. so soft and somewhat airy. I'm a little weary about pickled onions, but the pickled shallots on the burger were absolutely fantastic on the burger it was a gentle more subtle onion flavor. YUM! Would eat again! read more

Fern Bar - Smash burger - Bars Near Me - Sebastopol, California

UPDATE - The owner reached out to my partner and I, and was more than helpful and understanding of the incident. They were so kind and made no delay remediating our feelings. We can tell how much they love and care for their business. This gesture means everything to us and I've updated my review to reflect that. We love Fern Bar Had a nice time, save for the verbal confrontation by our waitress. I paid for our dinner and left for the bathroom, when the waitress came back to my partner sitting alone and asked her what she did wrong. My partner was uncomfortable and didn't understand, so she asked her to clarify, which the waitress said we didn't tip her enough so she assumes we didn't like her. My partner didn't know what to say, and promptly asked me to leave when I came back. She was so upset about it. Our waitress was fine, but service was terribly slow, and she took forever to ask us for drinks and did not check on us. I didn't even mind honestly. It's not really her fault the back of house was busy. But to confront my partner alone at the table when I went to bathroom? How awful. read more

Came to the Fern Bar for dinner and really enjoyed ourselves. Showed up early and had a couple of drinks. Started off funky with the U-Be Trippin which was an interesting mix, not sure the sesame seeds won me over, but a clever drink. My wife got the Creamsicle which she liked. I then went old school with a Manhattan. Didn't live the orange peal, it sort of overpowered the drink and just seemed out of place. Got some fries just to sit with, they were great. 2 friends joined for dinner and we just got a ton of small plates. Pickles, Falafel, Numb Nums, Lamb meatballs, Kimchijeon were all great. Standouts for me because they were unique were the Numb Nums (which yes, numbed your tongue, weird) and the Kimchijeon (kimchi pancake). Second time I've been to Sebastopol in like 10 years, but next time, wouldn't hesitate to return. read more

WHEN: Sat @11am For my dear friend who lives in Sebastopol, we came here so I can take her out on her birthday (we tried the other year but it was closed!). There's an ample amount of parking since it's located in The Barlow. We arrived right at opening time: 11am. This place is gorgeous!!! Anna Leigh took such great care of us, and here's what we ordered from the Brunch Menu: CARROT GINGER TURMERIC SHRUB - $6 It's a shame I don't do day drinking nor much drinking these days, so I'm glad there's this option which sounds nice and healthy-ish! It's mostly vinegar soda, but I do taste a tiny bit of the carrot ginger turmeric. I don't usually drink carbonated beverages so sadly I didn't finish my drink. FRIES - $14 smoked mushroom 'ketchup', aïoli We didn't get any aioli and the ketchup tasted like regular ketchup. Fries were good as expected--hot and crispy! FRIED CHICKEN - $24 Hot sauce crema, Seasonal Pickles. This is pretty much Chicken Karaage which is good! I really like the hot sauce crema which I'm glad is not spicy at all! CINNAMON SUGAR BEIGNETS - $12 Comes with Apple Butter. This is more like donut holes, but I'm glad it came out piping hot! It's fine but the apple butter makes it fun. Fern Bar feels more like a place to hang out in the evening for drinks--there's so many selections of it! And they all sound So good! All in all I still enjoyed my time here with my friend to celebrate her birthday. read more

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Easily the best gluten free fried chicken sandwich I've ever had. The bottom bun does get a little soggy from the sauce if you take it to go, but that was my fault. Hidden in such a cute little area too. read more

Fern Bar - Gluten free fried chicken sandwich - Bars Near Me - Sebastopol, California

Another solid 5 stars for Fern Bar! Ambience -- Cocktails -- Food -- The happy hour bites are truly fabulous. My friend ordered the fried chicken sandwich, which came with a surprisingly delicious kale salad. We both enjoyed a pear cocktail--absolute perfection! I went with the Buddha Bowl on a recommendation, and it was outstanding. Service was efficient and friendly, and the happy hour pricing offers excellent value. A consistently great experience all around! read more

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On Saturday night, my boyfriend treated me to a date night in Sebastopol and made reservations here for an early birthday celebration for me. We each ordered a cocktail and also brought a bottle of wine to enjoy with dinner. We shared the kimchi pancake, a bao bun, lamb skewers, and the cod for dinner. This restaurant has the savory items down pat. Every dish felt unique and curated with so much flavor annoy was presented so beautifully. If I had to nitpick anything on the menu, it would have to be the desserts. I almost wish they either didn't offer desserts at all or partnered with a patisserie to provide something more than churros and chocolate mousse. It just felt very lackluster for such a fine establishment. Overall, I am so happy I enjoyed this restaurant as much as I did! It had been on my list for quite a while, and I'm so glad that I finally got to try it out! read more

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Great happy hour! The space is so beautifully decorated and the staff are friendly and helpful. We got a few drinks and they were very well balanced. Also got some numbing chicken it was juicy and crunchy. read more

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Walked in Saturday night and crossed our fingers for a table. Luckily we were seated immediately and there were still a handful of tables available. I ordered the smashburger and my wife got the salad with fried chicken. She also got a mocktail. Both of our meals were tasty but you have to order fries separately when you get the burger...grhhhh!!! $24 for a burger that doesn't even come with the regular fixings (no lettuce, tomato, onions, etc), I think it's a bit crazy to not even include fries. However, the burger and the added fries were still tasty! Our server was also very friendly and at tentative. The decor and interior design was beautiful as well, tons of plants and wooden furniture. However they had a taxidermy hawk on display, which I'm 99% isn't legal. It's quirky but hawks are indeed protected by fed/state law and are not legal to possess. Great restaurant, but quite pricy and some slightly questionable decor! read more

Fern Bar - Taxidermied hawk on display...not quite sure if it's legal to have that! - Bars Near Me - Sebastopol, California

For drinks and apps at the bar. Service is friendly and can make a Penicillin. Appetizers are good. We don't ever do a sit down, full on meal here, the vibe is more loungey. read more

There was a lot of folks out & about for the 3rd of July fireworks - so we stopped in & we're very pleasantly surprised ! They easily fit us in. Great vino & my fella had a Rita w/ salt. Great ambiance too. read more

SEP2025 Came in for a quick spell since I had to wait for someone. Luckily, this was during happy hour so an easy way to kill an hour. The bartenders are easy going and answered any questions that I had. They checked in frequently as well. I had ordered a pigs in a blanket, pickles, some of the numb nums, greens, and fried chicken along with a thai & dry. The thai & dry was good, thankfully not too sweet. Everything was made well but I really liked the chicken dishes. It was interesting having the numb nums since the tingle was subtle; just haven't had wings with that type of flavor. The fried chicken was light, crispy and cooked through. The dip that came with it rounded out everything. Definitely a cute little space and a good stop for happy hour. read more

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The ambiance is great. Very shabby chic. The drinks are creative and delicious. But the smash burger that everyone raves about in the reviews was dry and tasteless. read more

You can never go wrong with choosing Fern Bar. From a flavorful unique food menu (clarified listing of DF/GF/V- making it easy to choose) to an extensive cocktail menu featuring classics and house, you'll enjoy your visit to Fern Bar. Very decorative with live plants and antiques, giving a cool vibe, with attentive service. read more

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Super cute vibe inside and our waiter was sweet and friendly. I went with two friends, we split a bunch of the apps, and still had a ton to take home. -My favorite was the numb nums: had such a unique and interesting spice to it! -Spicy Lamb Skewers: solid, as i dont usually order lamb -Fries: the mushroom dipping sauce was unique! -Greens: can't go wrong with a good salad -Baked Potato Gnocchi: exactly as its described. rich and warm. read more

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Been here a 3 times and I have great experience every-time! First off, the place is so charming! With plants and ferns and vintage style furniture makes the space so nice and instagrammable worthy! My first visit here was on a friend's bday! The chicken sandwich was sooo delicious and juicy considering its fried! Their fries are also thin and crispy but mushy on the outside and seasoned well! Their cocktails are to die for! The service is always outstanding and they cater to all your dietary needs! Or atleast they do their best to give alternatives! The 2nd time I went here was for a brunch and I shared a spam and eggs fried rice and chicken sandwich with my friend! Again, delicious! The 3rd time was during Father's day as a treat to my husband! He got the smashed burger and i got the eggs and cheese sandwich! The chili and cashew combination on the sandwich was unique but when you bite it it makes sense, if you know what I mean! I will probably order chicken sandwich again next time or salad but I am goad I tried other food they have on their menu! Will definitely recommend this place to every one I know esp if they are visiting! read more

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Came during Happy Hour for some drinks and bites. The vibes were warm and inviting. The drinks were very good. They have several different infused alcohols which amps up the complexity of their drinks. I appreciated their clarified cocktails - refreshing! Food is good but down side is their food portions. Even for HH the portions are tiny (3 pigs in a blanket and 4 tiny wings). Will be back for drinks! read more

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Loved it here! Came in for some food after a party near by and was seated right away. We tried the gnocchi app and the burger. The cheese sauce on the gnocchi app was velvety and luscious and I could've eaten like three more bowls of it. The burger was moist and I loved the addition of the arugula for a textural contrast. Great service and fun eclectic decor great for a date out! read more

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It feels very modern botanical here and while the vibe and decorations are nice, the food was okay. Came here for lunch and I got a fried chicken sandwich. $28 is quite pricey for a fried chicken sandwich and fries that I didn't feel were particularly special. Fiancé got one of their brunch plates and thought it was okay. Service took a while and they were quite busy. read more

Fern Bar - Fried chicken sandwich and fries in the front. Seafood sausage in the back - Bars Near Me - Sebastopol, California

Monday my daughter and I went to Happy Hour before an event in town. We sat at the bar. The mixologist with a genuine happy face made us feel welcome. We ordered a cocktail, mocktail and 2 appetizers. Everything was original and delicious. An experience and flavor I will remember forever. That's a fact. I felt very comfortable in this beautifully appointed restaurant. read more

Went there for lunch. While the menu is limited, everything was well executed and delicious. The fried chicken sandwich looked deceptively simple but the jalapeño lime slaw really elevated the flavors. Only negative was that it's pretty pricey for what you get. The sandwich was small so I think $28 for it seems excessive. Service was fast and attentive. We had another wine tasting to get to, and the waiter made sure we got our food quickly. Decor was so cute, and the ambiance was perfect for a casual lunch either friends. Great place to stop by in the Barlow! read more

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The restaurant is a well decorated and very green space. I loved the vibe inside. We had our dog with us so we had to sit on the patio outside. Not a lot of vibe out there unfortunately, but what can you do. Even though we were tucked away on the patio, the staff checked up on us very frequently. The drinks were great, I'd come back just for the cocktails. The ones we tried were Neighbor's Bounty and Mango Mule. The food was good. I was ecstatic to find a place with a gluten free chicken sandwich on the menu. It's been a very long time since I've had a good chicken sando, and this truly delivered. The fries were also gluten free and very tasty. read more

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Ambiance is very fun, but sad to say the food has gone seriously downhill! They used to have amazing fries but now they serve a generic fast food style recipe. My salmon was so fishy it was inedible. read more

Went for Happy Hour on a Monday which was a Holiday for some. They were not staffed appropriately for the number of people that showed up. One cook and one server, I believe there was a bartender but I didn't see him or her. We weren't in a hurry, so the wait wasn't too big a deal. Hopefully this isn't the normal for staffing. There was another person who came around to take payment. The vibe is very relaxed with many plants and seating with leather or green backing. There is also a small lounge area with couch's and coffee tables. I had the chicken sandwich $20 ( jalapeño lime slaw, spicy cheese, mayo,potato bun). The chicken was light and crispy- it was a decent sandwich. For $20 I felt it should have come with fries- that was an additional $6, so passed on ordering. I really liked their clarified Mai Tai ( white & dark rum, Cointreau, orange blossom syrup & almond). I'd order it again. It's a nice place - the staffing level just really made the place feel off. read more

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It's not often I come across a menu with the words "celiac safe" in it. Extremely exciting and relieving for those with this autoimmune disease. I'm used to gluten free menus but it's a different level of security to have a restaurant claim they make food safe for celiacs! And one of the options is fried chicken...?!? I'm really grateful that Fern Bar exists and that I've come across it! Jon and I had a lovely little lunch and drinks here. I had a local cider and Jon had an old-fashioned he couldn't stop praising. We shared the house fried potato chips with Pt. Reyes bleu cheese dip and an order of Fern's famous fried chicken. Both were absolutely delicious. The bleu cheese dip is tangy and whipped up soooo light and fluffy. It's got the perfect amount of bleu cheese punch. The fried chicken was ultra crispy and juicy and came with a house mayo and pickles that were sweet and spicy. Ugh it was all so good! So good it really reinforced my anger that I live in Texas. If Fern Bar was anywhere near my home I'd be their most regular regular. read more

The name of this restaurant definitely fits the interior of this place. When you enter it feels like you entered a forest with a cozy vibe. Whoever decorated this place just knew how to make each plant work with one another. The employees here are super nice and welcoming. We didn't really know what to order and our server was kind enough to recommend what she thought was good. I like the drink menu they offer. I do not drink, but they do have "mocktails" that has a wine that I love. It's a non-alcoholic wine that I usually don't see places offer so I was happy and excited when I saw that this was on the menu. I ended up ordering the "mocktail" of a mimosa and that was super good and delicious. My husband ordered the fried chicken sandwich and I got the egg and cheese sandwich. The chicken sandwich was cooked perfectly where the chicken was moist and the bread was delicious. I would say that the egg and cheese was good , but definitely should have added a protein with it. I would say that the egg and cheese sandwich did have a lot of peanuts in it that I had to scrape some of it off since the taste of peanuts overpowered the sandwich itself. Overall, I can definitely see why this place earned a lot of awards for being a great restaurant and will come back again. read more

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'Tis the Holidays. Sipped and savored at Fern Bar, where the hipster vibe meets culinary delight! Happy hour brought us a smash burger that was pure indulgence, golden fries that whispered 'more, please,' and espresso martinis made to perfection. The bartenders? True artists, crafting magic behind the bar. Here's to local gems that feed the soul! read more

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May 25, 2025 - Sunday - Memorial Weekend We sat at an outside bar top with a couple stools. We had our puppy with us. The menu seemed aimed at brunch type items. We split the beef tongue Reuben pastrami sandwich with a spicey aeoli sauce and red cabbage on rye bread. We also got a hazy IPA beer and glass of Chardonnay. The sandwich, which came with a new potato dill potato salad, was good and tasted like a nicely seasoned thin sliced roast beef. Our drinks were tasty too. Lizzy D was our server. We liked her. read more

Fern Bar - Bars Near Me - Sebastopol, California

Let me start off by saying the ambience was cozy and mainstream vibe. Just chilling and doing their own thing. Service was entertaining and informative almost recall everybody I saw had smiles of there face. read more

My husband and I ate here for the first time while staying in the area for work. We loved the atmosphere, decor and awesome drink selection (both of the alcohol and mocktail variety). My husband has celiacs and we also appreciated that the menu is broken down to include "celiac safe" items on the menu. It was nice to see this disease treated seriously. The food was....a bit kooky for our taste. We got the green chile onion dip as an appetizer, and it was very whipped, like a whipped cream. The fried chicken was good, the umami bomb was very weird, I could only get a few bites in before my taste buds gave up. My husband would not try it due to all the mushrooms and the smell of the nutritional yeast. Drink wise my husband ordered an old fashioned and I got their mandarin soda (I'm a teetotaler). Our server was really cool and very helpful navigating the menu. When we're in the area we would definitely go back again for drinks and maybe their slightly different happy hour offerings. We would recommend this place to those who are more culinarily adventurous than we are! read more

This place has my favorite fried chicken in Sonoma County! Such a great appetizer, and it's also fabulous added to the salad. Crispy, crunchy, juicy, yumminess! I literally crave it. Plus it's gluten-free which I didn't know until last visit, and I've had it 20+ times (impressive!). Hands down the best cocktails in the area, too. If you like sweet cocktails, the Creamsicle is my go-to. Also the ambiance at this place is A+ level. Great date night, happy hour hangout, special occasion meal, or for anytime you want good, local food made well. It's a little pricey, but worth it every time. I've always had good service, too. read more

First off, the place is gorgeous with a relaxed upscale vibe, like I wish every restaurant had. Lighting was soft and low which was relaxing. Secondly, the food was absolutely delicious! I Appreciated all the gluten-free vegan options and I loved the Savoy Cabbage dosa dish, truly special. Service was unobtrusive but professional and friendly. Will certainly go back. Parking was very close, just outside the door. read more

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Excellent. Interesting menu. The drink menu was huge. They had a good amount of NA cocktails which I love. First of all the location is at The Barlow, and the interior is so much fun. It's giving groovy, hippy, and very green with plant life. We loved the fried chicken sandwich (maybe the best I've ever had), the flavor had it standing out from the others I've tried. The homemade spam over rice was a treat, and we loved the salad. Friendly and attentive service. Can't wait to come back! read more

Fern Bar - Spam and rice - Bars Near Me - Sebastopol, California

My partner and I fought for our LIVES to try to get a reseveration on a Friday night and ended up only grabbing a slot for early Saturday dinner that someone must have cancelled. Staff tried really hard to be helpful and fit us in whenever we called or visited, but since this was my first time here, I really wanted the experience of sitting inside with all the decor. It was absolutely WORTH sitting down to eat & enjoy the fun green, nature-y decor. The main interior area had so many GORGEOUS plants & taxidermied animals. I was a little apprehensive about Asian fushion food especially in Sebastapol - but the food truly changed my life (not to be dramatic). Highlights included the refreshing & light Early Girl Tomato Custard and crispy Eggplant Katsu with laab on top. Also had the Pork Skewers and Kimchijeon, were also very flavorful & beautifully presented. I came out of sobreity to try the drinks after reading about how Fern Bar came to be. Tried the Taco 'Bout It and Thailand Iced Tea, which were yummy but didn't feel like there was much alcohol in them. Honestly very fairly priced in my opinion. I have been so impressed with the food in Sebastapol and will definitely be coming again JUST to eat at Fern Bar again. read more

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We stopped here for dinner while walking around d the Barlow. I love the restaurants decor with all the greenery and there is a back deck and patio you can sit on. Staff was attentive. Menu is a bit small but the food was very tasty. The Umani Bomb dish was amassing, even my husband who isn't normally a vegetarian dish lover thought it was delicious! read more

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Came here for a week night date night. I love the decor of this place. Lots of plants scattered throughout the restaurant. Great place to meet up someone for drinks, date night, or a friend gathering. They have table seating, bar seating, and lounge couchs and chair seating. They have a very good drink menu with lots of unique cocktails. We got the long Thailand ice tea, ice queen, and Kyoto sour. For food we got the umami bomb, burger and added fries and also the churros. Kyoto sour had a nice sour taste to it but I think there are too many ingredients. Hard to discern all the flavors, almost like it had not directions. Kinda like if you mixed a bunch of sauces together and you are left confused. Ice queen was good and refreshing. Kinda reminded me of a mint mojito. Was bummed I couldn't really taste the lychee. Long Thailand was my favorite cocktail. You get the creaminess with first sip then you get the Thai tea flavor and then it ends with a nice coconut flavor. It was dangerously too easy to drink. The umami bomb was very good. Nice texture from the fried broccoli and Crispy rice. Mushrooms were on point! Wish it had a little more sauce. It was a little dry but I know more sauce would dampen them crispy rice texture. So hard problem to solve. My husbands burger was good but what was the star of his dish was the fries!! They were thin like shoe string, crispy, salty and flavorful. Had a good fighting to the fries that didn't bog you down in grease. Taste like they use some fat or beef tallow to fire them. Now I usually go for appetizer over dessert, but my friend recommended the churro. Churros came out hot and warm. Inside is a little too soft for me. Felt like the dough the disintegrates as you're eating it. Also didn't like the sauce. Had like a thin applesauce consistency with hint of cumin. Good service overall felt well attended to. Would definitely come back for drinks and their fries. Overall, 4.5/5 read more

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I love the huge selections of Spirits. I had a Manhattan that was spot on no complaints. I paired it with a Juicy Smash burger. I'm definitely coming back when I'm in the area to try some aged whiskey. read more

Have been a few times. First time sat outside in the afternoon for cocktails and appetizers and we never forgot how tasty everything was. We went back for dinner and had a good time. The vibe inside was great, music and seating great. Service perfect. Cocktails and food delicious. Got the smash burger and kale and green salad. Both were excellent, and we remember how great the beignets were during our last visit. Wish I took pictures, but too busy having a great time. Will return again. (And I don't live in the area.) read more

We went Friday at 5:15. Sadly happy hour ended - it's 3 to 5. Good wine and company. We sat outside. It's nice but also a little weird because you are kind of sitting in the parking lot. We got the fried chicken. Delicious!!! Small pieces without bones with lightly fried breading that's crispy and a tiny bit peppery. Highly recommend. Server was almost overly attentive but there weren't other people there and we were 4 women chatting so definitely took us a while to order. read more