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)

Good ambience, attentive servers, nice tasting appetisers, chilled drinks, lots of onsite parking…read morefor B&B customers, can be very busy hence loud and vibrant. *Vegetarians/Vegans may have to be choosy as the fryers being used by B&B are "shared fryers for all foods being prepared" (something shared on their own by our server).

The best neighborhood bar...ever. People who thought this…read morewas a "biker bar" were surprised by the amazing cross-section of people and The Best Bartenders in Santa Rosa. It will be sorely missed.

When my friend told me that there was a really cool dive bar called the Wagon Wheel I had to go and…read morecheck it out. She and I went and have been back about five times in the past week. We really love this place. It's a hidden gym the food is great somewhat and the ambience is amazing. Definitely recommend that you go check it out! Be sure to tell them that Juliana sent you.

My bff and I came here for happy hour after our massages at a Vi La Vita Spa. We sat at the bar and…read morewere warmly greeted by Thomas. We started off with a traditional espresso martini and a pumpkin espresso martini. These were delish!! The pumpkin martini wasn't overly sweet, it had just the right amount of pumpkin flavor. For happy hour food, we ordered 8 oysters and buffalo chicken wings. The oysters tasted so fresh and crisp. The wings weren't battered and fried so they were relatively light with great flavor. Thomas then made us the best dirty martinis with bleu cheese hand stuffed olives. If you're a bleu cheese person, these will be right up your alley. We finished with calamari off the happy hour menu and a glass of Chianti. We had the best time enjoying fabulous drinks and food, we never wanted to leave. I can't wait to visit again, we will definitely be back!

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.

Just went there for dessert. 1. Root beer cheesecake…read more2. Double scoop ice cream Topped off with coffee. Everything was great!

It was crowded when we arrived at 18:00, but we were seated right away and our server, Mia, was…read morevery good. I was not that hungry and just ordered a pizza. It was very good! When I got home I checked my receipt because I thought that the total for four people was awfully high. I found that I was charged for two bottles of wine instead of one. I called and reported the mistake and they were able to correct my charge in a timely manner. I would eat here again based on the service alone.

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.

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.

The name Mockingbird Bar & Chill immediately caught my attention, so had to check it out…read more I stopped in on a Friday right when they opened, so the place was quiet. I ordered one drink, and it was pretty good. The only downside was the service. The bartender wasn't very personable, and I didn't really feel welcomed. To be fair, it was the start of the shift, so maybe they were just getting settled in or simply having an off day. We all have those days, so I'm trying not to judge the experience too harshly. I usually like to give places a second chance because one visit doesn't always tell the whole story. The drink showed promise, and I'm hopeful my next visit will leave a better overall impression. Looking forward to seeing how the experience compares the second time around.

While visiting family in town, I stopped by Perch + Plow for some light bites and drinks--and it…read moreturned out to be a solid choice for a casual outing. The restaurant offers a simple, approachable menu with a little something for everyone, making it a great spot for groups with different tastes. We kicked things off with the cocktail flight sampler, which was hands-down the highlight of the experience. Not only is it a fun way to explore their drink menu, but it's also a great value--especially considering individual cocktails are $14 each. Our server was fantastic and happily swapped out a few of the flight options to better suit our table's preferences. It made the experience feel even more personalized. For food, we ordered a spread: calamari, poke, zucchini chips, and prawn tacos. While everything was presented nicely, the flavors were just okay--nothing particularly memorable. That said, the zucchini chips were probably the standout of the group, especially if you're in the mood for something crispy and light. What really made the visit enjoyable was the friendly, attentive service. The staff was warm and welcoming, offering thoughtful recommendations without being pushy. Perch + Plow is worth a visit for the drinks, the view (if you're by a window), and the relaxed, modern vibe. Just don't go in expecting mind-blowing cuisine--but if you're looking for good cocktails and a chill spot to unwind, this is a great pick.

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

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!

I love this place!! The bartenders are good! The food is really freaking good! Just FYI... kitchen…read morecloses at 9, so get there early if you want a really good happy hour snack and great dinner menu!!!

A great alternative to the chain restaurants. Very much a local place, but that's what makes it…read morespecial for me. Friendly bartender and patrons. A nice break from the same old thing.

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 love French food and I enjoyed majority of the food we ordered. My family ordered escargot &…read morescallops for appetizers and they were delicious. The warm baguette dipped in the sauce of the scallop and escargot were beyond words. For entrees, we ordered poulet frites, beef cheek bourguignon, dover sole grenobloise, and prime burger royale. The dark meat of the poulet was delicious, the white meat was dry. Maybe next time we can ask for all dark meat. The beef cheek was very tender. My younger son thought it was the best burger he's ever eaten. It was very good. The only thing is the sole was not what we were expecting, it was very meaty/solid. Normally, sole breaks apart easily and very flaky. We would not order this again. For sides, we had frites, button mushrooms provencal & brussels sprouts gratin. We only liked the frites. If we are in Santa Rosa, we would definitely come back. The reason I didn't give a 5 star review is the handle on the brussels sprouts pan was very hot and the waiter didn't tell me it was hot. I touched the handle and burned my fingers severely to the point it blistered up. When I realized my fingers were burned, I asked the waiter for ice and he looked at me confused of why I was asking for ice.