Wow, this is Asian fusion done right! I wish I had a place like this in my neighborhood. I just…read morerealized that they're part of the Stark Reality restaurant group, which has a big presence in Sonoma County. We had also tried Grossman's Noshery & Bar from the same restaurant group and were happy with the food there. I also heard good things about their other restaurants, so it should not have been a surprise that we were also impressed with the food here. Food is served tapas style and honestly, all the dishes sound appetizing. On this visit, we tried a few dishes. I wish I came with a more empty stomach to try more things. We ordered their crispy maitake mushrooms, steamed local black cod, and grilled house-made lamb sausage. Everything was delicious! The crispy maitake mushrooms came with a fish sauce which gave a nice brightening note to eat with fried food. Lemon was also fried with them to help cut any grease, so overall this dish did not feel oily or heavy. The steamed local black cod's ginger scallion oil surprisingly paired very well with the black truffle pesto. It had an earthy flavor profile that was brightened by the ginger. The cod was perfectly cooked and the mushrooms soaked up all of that saucy goodness. I loved this dish! The grilled house-made lamb sausage was Thai inspired and you could definitely taste the spices in the sausage. I actually would've liked more of the tamarind BBQ sauce and basil salad on this dish to help counter the lamb's spiciness a bit, but I enjoyed the dish. Staff was friendly and attentive. Food was excellent and came out quickly. The restaurant is housed in what looks like a historic house, so it was a very cozy environment. They have a patio where you could eat while enjoying nice weather. I would definitely come again if I'm in the area!

Came to Bird & the Bottle with no expectations during a layover for work... wow is an…read moreunderstatement. Korean fusion spot with a beautiful patio view to enjoy outside, plus a super vibey ambiance inside. Happy hour runs 3-6 with cocktails and small bites. Now for the main attractions: the garlic noodles and ALL the tacos... WOAH. Total flavor explosion in your mouth. The tuna poke was incredibly fresh with the perfect amount of crunch from the taro chips. Since I was working, I went with a refreshing mocktail and it did not disappoint. Dom was super nice and helpful, and the portions were great too -- definitely enough to take leftovers home. If you're in the area, make sure to stop by. You will not be disappointed!

Crowded. Cover charge. Overpriced mid drinks. Santa Rosa's lazy attempt at a night club. Honestly,…read morejust sad. Baby's first attempt at a scene. Vibe minimum Sooooo many better places to grab a superior drink with better atmo in SR. Hard pass

Honestly, it was really disappointing. My group and I…read morearrived at 9:30 and were told that they open at 10. We later arrived at 10:15 and were now told that they're open at 11, due to a private party... If you have a private party booked to a certain time, the public should be free to enter after, but this was not the case. Not worth another attempt. We were in Santa Rosa for one night, and this experience confirmed that we don't want to return here.

Is it bad that I want to gate keep this place? The Mockingbird, (formally known as The Dirty Bird)…read morehas been on my radar for a while now. Beautifully updated, this bar has slowly became one of my favorite hidden gems in downtown SR. The bartenders are always so professional, friendly and attentive. I love the signature and seasonal drinks they offer, always creative and heavyyyy (no complaints). Since the place just reopened recently, it's still on the quieter side, not overcrowded and not loud making it easier to socialize compared to other bars in the area. There's board games and a pool table which adds to the laid back social vibe. We've been in a few times and always end up staying longer than expected lol. 100/10 this upscale bar is a perfect little hideout.

This is a great new neighborhood bar! It has definitely leveled up, and the new owners did a…read morefantastic job! They even have a signature cocktail menu, and a wonderful mocktail menu as well. We enjoyed the Pink Pony and the Stardust Martini Mocktail, and the super yummy Espresso Martini! The staff was all very friendly and professional when we were there, and we will definitely be back many more times in the future. Welcome to the neighborhood Mockingbird!

We tucked into The Grove (with reservations) on a rainy Friday for an early dinner. Despite having…read morethree menus - drinks, dinner, and happy hour - choosing what to order didn't feel overwhelming, and we quickly landed on the anchovy toast, beet salad, shrimp & grits, and mushroom risotto. Our server was incredibly friendly, and the entire room shared the same warm, easygoing vibe. The small, speakeasy themed space was already packed at 5 PM, so reservations seem like a must. Everything we ordered was well-prepared and delicious, but the standout dishes were the beet salad and the shrimp & grits. The beet salad had a perfect mix of textures; chopped pistachios, tender beets, and crunchy radishes over a pillowy ricotta. I finished the salad wishing there was more. The shrimp & grits featured a potlikker sauce that absolutely lived up to the hype; it made the dish. I wish the shrimp & grits were served in a bowl rather than a shallow dish. I found myself chasing the sauce and polenta around the plate, trying not to push it over the edge. That said, if it were in a bowl, I might have just drank the sauce, so perhaps this is the restaurant's way of preserving a bit of dignity for its guests. Next time, I'm hoping to visit when oyster po' boys and fried green tomatoes are on the menu.

I've been meaning to check this place out since they opened, and finally made it in today--worth…read morethe wait. It absolutely lives up to the hype. The vibe is effortlessly chill, with whimsical decor--think antique lamps, an old record player, and lots of little details that make you want to look around. The whole place felt alive in the best way--buzzing with conversation, laughter, and people clearly having a great time. We didn't have a reservation, but lucked out with seats at the community table. Bonus: the other guests were super welcoming, which just added to the fun, communal feel. We hit happy hour, and wow--it's a good one. Tons of interesting bites and a solid drink lineup. I went with a whiskey sour, my friend had the ginger beer on draft (very refreshing), and we shared the prawns, Brussels sprouts, and creamy mac & cheese. Everything was seriously delicious. Shoutout to our server, Melanie--friendly, attentive, and totally on it, even with the place packed. A couple things to note: it does get loud, so maybe not your spot if you're after a quiet, intimate dinner. Also, the happy hour menu listed Brussels sprouts but didn't mention bacon--I'm vegetarian, so that was a bit of a surprise. (It is noted on the regular dinner menu, which I admittedly didn't check.) All in all, such a fun, lively spot. I'll definitely be back for more bites and cocktails.

We had high hopes but the venue failed in every regard…read more The layout and the decorations are just beautiful, but the functional acoustic atmosphere is horrible, it's almost the worst I've ever been in. There's almost zero damping and no acoustic management whatsoever. It has the appearance of an attractive venue without the functional reality. It was incredibly painful with the voices of all the talking along with the music ringing in our ears. The conversations of people were amplified by the design of the facility to the point where they were competing with the fully amplified '90s band that I heard called joose. In addition, they appear to have no comprehension about how to actually create an appropriate acoustic management system. There are no damping systems, no soft surfaces, it's like they didn't even ask anybody who knows anything about anything about how to do acoustic design. It's entirely appearance based. We will never return here again for anything other than a cocktail or maybe a karaoke event. It was a waste of $20. Per person. We effectively paid $40 for a couple to be acoustically tortured for 2 hours. We kept hoping it would get better but it didn't I thought maybe once more people came in they might help but it didn't help they just got louder. I can't believe that nobody else has complained about this before.

Really, really disappointed with the drag brunch. In my previous experience elsewhere; the…read moreperformers would put on a great show, with high energy, jokes, dancing and most importantly crowd engagement. However, these performers just lip sang and walked around collecting tips. Hardly any interaction with the crowd. The '3 course meal' was awful. First course was a small cinnamon bun and mini chocolate crossiant, second course was a tiny portion of french toast casserole and egg frita, and then dessert. It was all sugar- no protein, or fruit. Definitely felt like a rip off.

Best meal I've had in a long while where I loved everything I ordered…read more The staff were friendly and attentive. Clean restaurant, chill vibes! What we ordered - Hot Oysters- Garlic Butter YUM! Delectable Burrata - soft and smooth, fresh pistachios drizzled with honey and super delicious pizza bread slices The Burger- meat patty was a+ added caramelized onions and pepper jack. It was just so good! Washed it all down with a Mocktail - The White Lotus. Refreshed the palate! I am a good kinda full! Would love to try so many other items in the menu including the desserts! This place is a solid choice

Great portions! Visited after being reccomended this…read morerestaurant by the Sonoma Hyatt hotel and was very surprised by the large portions. The waiter also said that the meal can divided for two people before it is taken to the table. Everything was delicious, fries were really good too! If will be in the area, will be back as the menu had lots of good sounding choices.

Still a cool place to go but service has definitely declined. Ordered a couple of drinks and…read moretruffle fries. Took a look time to get our drinks and the fries. Even though it didn't seem busy. When the fries were brought out the waitress didn't bring napkins or utensils. The utensils I could care less for but eating finger food without having a napkin isn't what I like to do. She left before I realized we didn't have utensils. It was about 5 minutes before another waiter at another table came close enough for me to ask for utensils. The ambiance is always great here. It can be packed and you can still have a conversation with someone. The decor is cigar room classy. Still one of my favorite spots.

The happy hour option here is good, but EARLY! Happy hour is 2-5, so if you are trying to hit it…read moreafter work keep that in mind. We have been several times over the years. Our most recent trip was a few weeks ago. They were great to let us get orders in with minutes left before 5. My sister pre-ordered a cocktail that would be served after 5 and they honored the HH price discount but our refill drinks were full price, so plan ahead! Our total with drinks (6), mussels and fries, flatbread, asparagus salad, tuna tartare was $180 for the 3 of us. Felt pricey, but I guess it's not surprising considering where we were. Drinks were delicious! Service was great overall, no hovering but attentive enough to not feel forgotten.

What a cute spot delivering some good eats, great cocktails, awesome service, and cool vibes. I…read moreforgot our waiter's name, but he was awesome. Food was really yummy and the fries were EVERYTHING....must be a Sonoma thing bc we had them at another restaurant as well. We sat indoors but there is an outdoor area as well. Reservations not required but easy to make online at OpenTable. Would definitely come back again!

Delicious breakfast AND gluten-free rye that will blow your mind. What an amazing location…read more I only do outdoor seating so Grossman's was high on my list to try, and I'm glad I did. I will definitely go back!

Great drinks, great/quick service. Good vibes in here - music was the right volume and all the…read moreright songs! 10/10 would come back

We stopped here while waiting for a table at a nearby restaurant and had delicious Moscow mule…read morewhile sitting in a comfy couch outside on the street. Lots of trees and surprisingly quiet- a beautiful evening. The Moscow mule was beautifully garnished with sweet William flowers and flavored with real ginger- Yum!!

Augie's has become one of my very top favorites for "Ladies Who Lunch". That's me and my friends…read more There is a back door which is most handy as there is a large parking lot. Inside,the booths are comfortable and one wall is papered in whimsical butterflies. We have always been treated like royalty by the staff. There was a new item on the appetizer menu. Artichokes. Not like any other artichoke you've ever had. It was an artichoke heart served on the stalk in a bowl of broth. That's a keeper! Both the chicken and steak au frites were just right. We decided to forego sweet desserts and went with the cheese board instead. Good choice. Three cheeses with honey, jam, nuts, and crackers. And then the espresso martini. What makes this martini superior is that they use brewed espresso, rather than a packaged mix. Yes, you can tell! Augie's is open for lunch and dinner with a newly opened Happy Hour.

I've come here twice with my mom and family and both dinners were amazing. Small and cozy but with…read morean ambiance that doesn't feel too upscale and stressful that might come with French places! Service was always prompt and welcoming as well. There is a good variety of food with the stars I think being their escargot (the garlic butter being the best). Lots of little touches of snail decor around the restaurant is really cute. I've had their ahi Niçoise salad and it is excellent. The potatoes and ahi were a surprisingly good combo for me. Oysters are a refreshing appetizer but I recommend the frog legs (tastes almost like a very lightly fried thinner chicken wing). I often paired it with a side of mushrooms. My family has gotten a variety of their menu. Onion soup is good and ahi tartare is great to share and munch. Warmed baguette bread and butter are always available. They have such good appetizers I think they even beat out the entrees. But I can say their steak and poulet/chicken frites are not bad too. I'm very glad they can do substitutions for the frites with roasted vegetables and got my poulet with green beans instead which still were a good pairing for the meat. Desserts are great too to share and finish your meal. Creme brûlée is standard in a lot of places and theirs hits the mark but I love Augie's Crepe Suzette more! A tangy orange based crepe topped with vanilla ice cream with bits of crispy orange bits throughout. I hope I come back again to try more dishes. A lovely spot in downtown. Reservations are easily made online too.