Trendy Santa Rosa spot with small shared plates that did not disappoint. 4.75 stars…read more Food: 4.75. Service: 4.5 Atmosphere: 4.5 Cost to worth it rating: 3 Opentableable: yes Return worthiness: yes Highlights - Garlic noodles curly thicker noodles packed with the best savory super garlicy umami flavor. One of the best I've ever had and I'm not even a mushroom person. Still thinking about this dish. 5+ stars - Duck bun: single bao like sliced bun with a good portion of duck either hoisin, cucumbers, and sprouts. Wonderful fusion version. 4.75 stars - Poke: fresh large cubes of poke with thin large taro chips. 4.5 stars - Fries: unusually thin and flat versions with a lovely spice combo. 4.25 stars - Cheese curds: legit thin breading with gooey inside which is saying much just coming from Wisconsin the day before. 4.25 stars - Cocktails: quality unique versions. -- Easy rider: coffee bitters bourbon one came in a cool flask-like glass bottle. -- Humming bird: vodka, Aperol, tea, and bubbly was nice. - Wines: lots of great options by the glass, half bottle, or bottle. Some locals I hadn't tried which is fun. - Dining room is open and bright with wood floors, modern type furniture, and art. Also has a small bar where you can see drinks being made as well as a patio outside facing the street. - Waitress: gave us great reccos for ordering in my fave sharing is caring style. Lowlights - Lots of items with mayo for non mayo peeps (in guac and desserts) with some hidden not noted on the menu (poke, duck)

2+ to 3 stars a Wednesday evening dinner...my first visit…read moreeven though I'm a local. I' was quite familiar though with Starks near Railroad Square and use to frequent that location before Covid came along....anyway I know Bird is popular and I was really looking forward to a nice bar experience and tasty cuisine ...but I will probably not go again. *Atmosphere--the place is somewhat large with two floors and feels and looks non-de script. Very much a business. Noisy, busy, aloof. 3 stars *Cocktails--I didn't have a signature cocktail but instead requested Grey Goose over ice with a twist. The pour was so small; unacceptably small. A thimbleful . Very disappointing. 0 stars. *Food--we ordered the fried chicken and a side of greens. The chicken was good, moist, accompanied by a tasty slaw and pickled veggie bits. 4 stars The greens were okay but mediocre 2+ stars *Service--our server was pretty much going through the motions, perhaps a long day. 2+ stars, The host was pleasant and helpful. 4 stars. *Price--expensive. They also tack on a back-of-house charge. 2 stars. All in all, it felt formulaic...and I guess it is with Stark's. I hear they have a rockin' happy hour....

Simmer Claw Bar is always delicious…read more At first, I didn't know what to expect from a restaurant that served both hot pot and a seafood boil- it's kind of a weird combination. After trying both multiple times, I can say without a doubt that Simmer Claw Bar has nailed every meal I've eaten there. The atmosphere is really casual and laid back. Simmer also has a pretty good selection of drinks, including soju, beers, and cocktails. The only thing to note is that hot pot and seafood boil tables only sit 4, so keep that in mind if you have a large party! Oh, make sure to try the garlic noodles- they're to die for!

I really love coming here for lunch or dinner. It's one of my go to places in Rohnert Park. My…read morefavorite item to get is the Garlic Noodles with Lemongrass Chicken. Recently, I tried that and I also got the Shrimp Spring Rolls and Crab Rangoons. As usual the food was good and the servers checked in on us regularly. The Shrimp Spring Rolls were my highlight; they were light, fresh, and the peanut sauce was delicious. Unfortunately, instead of my usual 5 stars, I'll have to do 3 stars instead because the latest time I came here for dinner, I found a hair in my Garlic Noodles with Lemongrass Chicken. It was super unfortunate. I understand that these things happen but when we informed the staff they simple took the food away and didn't address it at all. There was no apology, or any form of additional service to acknowledge what had happened. I'll probably come back here at some point as this has not been my usual experience but I was definitely disappointed.

Delicious! I came…read moreby here with my friend and got the shrimp head off combo #1. The oysters were so good that I had to get 'em again on my second visit. The Cajun fries are great when they're pipping hot, I highly recommended getting 'em with the spicy mayo sauce. Garlic bread was good! For the shrimp head off, they remove the head and slit the back to devein the shrimp. I personally like it with the head on, but I do notice that the meat is much softer than the head off ver. The king crab legs were delicious. The only issue I had was with the gloves, they're not that great.

Been wanting to come here for a while. The food was t bad. I recommend the prawns and the crab…read more The crawfish are frozen and you can taste that they are. The menu says they are frozen so you are warned. They aren't good. Different experience that I would do again and try a different seasoning. Service was slow but we weren't in a hurry.

Tried Eddie's Kitchen and loved it! We ordered the tuna tartare (forgot to take a picture before we…read moredevoured it ), and it was delicious. The atmosphere is super chill and welcoming. We even met the owner, who made us feel right at home. The staff was friendly and attentive, making the whole experience even better. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to. Mamma mia!

We wanted dinner somewhere within walking distance of where we were staying, so my wife found…read moreEddie's on Yelp. The reviews looked good, so off we went. From the outside, it's a pretty unassuming building. When we walked in, I got more of a diner vibe than an Italian restaurant. The décor is simple and straightforward without a lot of frills, but we were there for the food, not the décor. We were seated almost immediately, and our waitress was friendly and laid back. She also let us know that we had arrived just in time for happy hour, so naturally we had to order some drinks and appetizers. We tried both the red and white sangrias, which our waitress had made fresh that day. They were refreshing and hit the spot. To start, we ordered the calamari and shared a Caesar salad. We also enjoyed some of the house focaccia bread. For our entrées, I chose the Lamb Ragu while my wife went with the Pappardelle Bolognese. Everything arrived in a timely manner and came out hot and fresh. The calamari was crispy and well prepared. The focaccia was good, although I would have preferred it served warm. The Caesar salad was flavorful and the perfect size for sharing. The lamb in the Lamb Ragu was cooked perfectly, and the pasta had a great texture and chew. The Pappardelle Bolognese was hearty, meaty, and equally well executed. Portion sizes for both dishes were just right and satisfying without being overwhelming. Overall, we enjoyed our meal and had a pleasant dining experience. My only critique is that both pasta dishes could have used a little more seasoning, particularly salt, to make the flavors pop a bit more. Aside from that, Eddie's delivered a good Italian dinner with friendly service and good value.

What a great place to go right before seeing a show at the 6th Street Playhouse! Location is off…read moredowntown near the train tracks. The ambience felt like a good, old-fashioned steakhouse. Made me want a ribeye, which I bet is probably amazing. But since we only had time for light bites and a cocktail, we took full advantage of their Happy Hour Menu. A few small plates to choose from and some handcrafted cocktails along with beer and wine, and a free-spirits fruity mocktail. Service was excellent! Our waiter was attentive and courteous. We were always checked on and our table was always cleared as more food or drinks arrived. We ordered: Kiwi Bloom cocktail - What a gorgeous cocktail! Don't let her looks deceive you. It was delicate and refreshing but packs a punch! (This was not on the happy hour menu.) Spicy Hummus - Nice flavor and not too spicy. The pita chips were seasoned and complemented the dip perfectly. Crispy Calamari - Small little pieces with an even amount of tentacles, my favorite! Came drizzled with a sweet orange glaze so no need to dip it in anything. Prime Rib Banh Mi Sandwich - not quite Vietnamese enough but it was good. Not so Mini Burger - delicious. Truffle Fries - the aroma alone makes you want more. Tuna Tartare Tacos - I like the presentation. The tuna was seasoned but I felt like I needed acid or to dip in ponzu sauce. Oysters on the Half Shell - Kumamoto: - fabulous and fresh! Loved the cilantro mignonette. Caesar Salad with Fried Calamari - HANDS DOWN MY FAVORITE DISH OF THE EVENING! Perfectly dressed whole romaine lettuce heart leaves with perfectly crisped and seasoned calamari. This was soooooo good! I've never ordered a Caesar this way nor have I ever seen it on the menu at any restaurant before. I would order this again and again! (This was not on the happy hour menu either.) Thank you for the great service and great food! Definitely come back when I'm in Santa Rosa.

We celebrated my husband's 40th here! At first I was a bit dismayed because we were seated in the…read morecorner and I wanted to make this day special for my husband. So i said, they better have great food! Our server tho made us very special and was very cheerful, attentive and friendly! We ordered steak (must!) with blue cheese butter and steak sauce on the side. Mac And cheese, so asparagus, mussels which I loved so much! We split everything! Then our cocktails were so refreshing and i had a 2nd one! After that I ordered the cheese cake for dessert and my husband was full. But since its his bday they gave him a special ice cream with candle to blow. We enjoyed our dinner and everything was delicious! We will definitely go back!

Absolutely love this place!…read more The staff is incredibly attentive, friendly and very welcoming The cocktails did not disappoint nor did the wine selection The restaurant is cute inside, but highly recommend opting in for their outdoor patio I recommend passing on the grilled oyster while it looks appetizing. It wasn't very flavorful. Everything else was incredibly good.

My husband and I walked in and were seated without issue. After our server greeted us we sat for…read moreover 15 minutes without anybody coming back to take our order. After what we seemed was a minor oversight we decided to ask the hostess about our server not being present but she was rude and dismissive. Unfortunately it's apparent this restaurant doesn't train their staff properly or is just not service oriented. This was all when the restaurant was pretty much empty. It was such a disappointment since we had heard such positive feedback on the food. Wish we could have tried the restaurant but I guess the servers we just too busy for us.

I had the tofu mushroom soup and the lettuce wrap. My friend had the Singapore Noodles…read more It came with a small salad. Went for lunch It was all so fresh and delicious. Service was excellent! Will definitely be my go to place!!! First time there!

I love this place! The food is fresh tasting and delicious. They have a beautiful aquarium to enjoy…read moreand love the relaxed, unpretentious atmosphere here. The service is usually quick as well. Keep meaning to make it for their happy hour.

Farm to table done beautifully. The Redwood has cozy wine bar vibes with superb, fresh food where…read moreyou can spend hours nibbling and sipping. It's inviting vs the stuffy atmosphere some places have. BABAGANOUSH PITA we got it for the kiddo expecting it to be run of the mill stuff you get. But the babaganoush had the extreme rich flavors of smoked eggplant and felt like almost half an eggplant went in there. Not diluted with tahini, garlic, just pure flavors of eggplant with tanginess of sumac. LITTLE GEM SALAD WITH RAINBOW TROUT was hearty, leafy and very refreshing. The pickled celery was the surprise. HAMACHI CRUDO - beautifully assembled with thoughtfulness, light, refreshing. A bunch of flavor bombs in there so each bite is an adventure. Basil making it refreshing, earthy crunch from hazelnut, sharpness from green onion, sweet tart kiwis. I think a bit of citrus would make this a superstar. Mandolin shaved limes perhaps? GRILLED MAITAKE MUSHROOMS - ok I think this was the chefs most technically impressive dish, with an exercise in playing with bitter profiles and turning it into a master piece. Grilled maitake gets the char from the grill is the first flavor layer, it's woken up by the wild thyme from the zatar. Next the Japanese turnips bring the second dimension with earthy beautiful bitter notes on a bed of a creamy tahini based sauce. It's finished with fresh parsley to bring a fresh element to it. Great stuff. Could raddichio be added to make this more challenging? I saw those crunchy POTATOES and I got them even after eating the meal lol. Do yourself a favor and just get them - they're hot, crunchy and perfect to pair with the vegetables. Finally we got their chocolate mousse with bruleéd bananas sorry couldn't take a picture before it was all gone. Great way to wrap. The staff were all super friendly and helped with picking things from the menu! I got the mystery glass of wine and they had made a fun game out of it. The Beaujolais was great too. Overall when you're surrounded by these amazing farms, vineyards and ocean - no better way than to bring them together - kudos to the creators of the Redwood for making this place with intentionality. I wanted to get the squash, duck pâté, spring pea salad, tinned fish items as well, I guess for next time!

The food was excellent, a unique take on exceptional fresh local ingredients; with a good variety…read moreof snacks, small plates and mains. Although the flavor profile on the salmon with citrus and saffron was not to my taste it was expertly prepared. All that said we received some of the most neglectful service I have ever had from a very nice server, who for no obvious reason left us alone for most of the meal. It got busier as our time stretched on, but it wasn't slammed and there was plenty of staff. We ordered plenty of food including two bottles of wine. We had to completely finish all of our appetizers before being asked about mains and we sat with empty glasses for ~20 minutes (possibly more) before we flagged someone down to get the second bottle; a bottle we left half drunk because it stretched our evening so long. I might give this place another try but honestly it was one of the most drawn out anticlimactic $400+ birthday celebrations (without desert) I have ever had. We could have done better at home for less.