Went last night with friends for a birthday ....that Bib Salad was PERFECTION, and I drank the…read moredressing with the serving spoon once everyone had their share. So fortunate it was the first night the salad returned to their spring menu. I might give my right arm for that dressing recipe ;-) The Korean rice cake/bolognese was very good, toothy satisfying chewiness to the rice "coins"- Really, we devoured everything, the "fish and chips" mixed fish tar -tar, if you will, with tortilla chips, miso Ora Salmon, pork chop, the insane mushroom starter with sweet onion frothiness. Also, the interior is really beautiful and super intimate. Can't wait to return when I next visit Sonoma friends.

I was a huge fan of Animo, so I was expecting big things from Golden Bear Station. The food and…read moreservice was amazing. We were greeted warmly and show to our table promptly. The food style says Italian but it's really Italian Korean fusion. If you want an adventure in flavor and something unexpected GBS is a must My favorites were the short ribs, mushrooms and the pasta, but they have so many excellent choices. This is definitely a place I'd come back to try the whole menu. Too bad it's so far. The restaurant has a warm fireplace beautiful open kitchen. The seats are comfy and things are well spaced. Just a more fitting venue than Animo. If your are up for some inventive Italian with Korean mix this is your place.

Beautiful grounds. We have dinner with the short ribs and seafood dish. They were both tasty…read more The grounds are beautiful and the service was good. They have plenty of heating lamps if need it.

Last night was our 4th visit to Salt and Stone. They have…read moreboth inside and outside dining. Because we had heard at 5:30 it might be windy, we chose inside dining. We had reservations for 5:30 and arrived and were seated without incident. There were 3 of us and we sat next to a window. Or server was nice and friendly. We ordered drinks, had a few starters, then our dinner selections. All the food was very good. However, to our dismay and miss way through our dining, a party of 7 was seated next to us in the middle of this indoor dining area. That's when the bottom fell out. The ambience was destroyed. These people were beyond loud. They were not drunk, just obnoxious and so load our server had to lean down to get near our heads to hear us and for us to hear her. I honestly could not hear my wife who was across from me in this small table when she talked. I noticed several other smaller tables around this group looking startled/shocked. In my opinion, this group was so out of line, the manager should have at least come to their table and ask them to bring the volume down . However nothing happened. Or dinner was ruined. We quickly finished our dinner, paid the bill and left. The restaurant acoustics obviously weren't capable to handle this kind of noise. Shame on the management for not addressing these extremely rude guests. We'll think twice before coming back.

Food 4.5/5 Service 5/5…read moreAmbiance 5/5 The food is full of surprises and originality. We can't have enough of the smoked cherries appetizer. It is light and is extremely delicious. Their carbonara pasta dish is so well done. The pasta is chewy while so creamy. I also love their signature fish dish. It has the wonderful wood fired flavor, while goes well with the olive, fig sauce. Bravo. I took 0.5 off from the desserts. We had the chocolate cherry cake. It's not as impressive as the savory dishes. The service and ambiance are both great.

Incredible. The hospitality was amazing. Beautiful restaurant and great food. The chicken was…read moredelicious, the burrata and prosciutto were also amazing. I had a great experience and would love to come back.

Palooza Brewery and Gastropub was amazing! I highly recommend, had great vibes, beautiful patio,…read moredelicious food and friendly staff! Cullen was our server and did a fabulous job! This was our fist time here and will most definitley be going back!

Second time at Palooza and it was great. It was a busy night but we didn't have to wait long. Our…read moreserver Rachel was really nice and made us feel so welcomed, loved her. We tried the poke nachos for the first time and they were really good. The surf and turf tacos were also tasty and the tortillas were a good size. We'll definitely be back:)

My first time dining here after the move from Kenwood. From start to finish everything was A+…read more It was a very warm evening yet sitting on the patio above the creek was quite nice with the curtains & fans. Our server, Darian, could not have been more fabulous. He joked with my granddaughter who was being a bit shy which invoked a smile. The garden salad I had was good- but the stars of the show were the Fried Polenta with a creamy mushroom sauce, the focaccia bread (which was refilled as needed) and the tiramisu which I had as my birthday dessert. Darian delivered the dessert with a very big candle and sang to me. I'd definitely come back here!

So very glad we finally made it to one of our cousin's favorite restaurants!…read moreIf it were closer, it be our favorite as well. This is an adorable, small Italian restaurant. Seating is outside on their covered patio. Everyone is so very nice & helpful. As wonderful as the employees, owner & ambiance are, the food is the star! 1st: I had the porcini mushroom, yellow onion & Pancetta pizza. 5 stars all the way with everything we ate!. So good! We shared a house Italian salad, delicious! Butter lettuce was cold & crisp! Cousin & husband had their polenta dinner & loved it. We had their tiramisu, perfectly made & their cannoli. Cannoli had chocolate chips, dark cherries & pistachios! Are you kidding me! No reservations; opens at 4:30 pm. What a wonderful experience we had, with a happy, helpful staff & delicious food!

I had a late lunch. As soon as I stepped in I was greeted. I sat by the water outdoors. There is…read moreoutdoor of indoor seating. All staff were super friendly, several checked in on me. They def knew their menu. Immediately brought water with cucumber and lemon, very refreshing. I ordered the bread with butter to start, it was excellent. That butter just melts on every bite, taking the bread to the next level. Staff recommended the Rachel pastrami. It did not disappoint. It was very simple. However the combination of the thousand Island, sauerkraut, the pastrami and buttered bread just made it so delicious. It was decently meat packed too. The sandwich came with fries which I inhaled the ketchup that they brought me extra. It also came with two types of coleslaw both were delish. They were not overwhelming with dressing. The yellow one was interesting bc I thought it was turmeric but it was slightly sweet. Delish as well. Also ordered their Italian prosecco. I'm into red wine but for some reason perhaps the environment I felt the prosecco would work and it did! It was bubbly refreshing, tasty, and not dry. Their restroom was big and clean. This is in the Jack London Village. They have parking on both ends. The village has other restaurants and wine tasting as well.

Went for lunch with three people…read more Service....5/5 star Atmosphere.....5/5 star Pricing....3/5 star Rachel Rueben....5/5 star Clam Chowder.....good but a little salty 4/5 star BLT....bacon was thick, fatty and mushy. I like a BLT with crisper bacon.....1/5 star

This seems like a family run Italian place, not a large menu. They had a bar and their wine pours…read morewere generous which I appreciated. We came on a Wednesday and it was pretty slow. Service was just okay, they missed the bread at the beginning but otherwise just the right amount of attentiveness. We started off steamed clams. They were delicious and most of the bread was used to soak in the delicious broth. I had the Linguini Carbonara. Pasta was rich and creamy. The hubs had a cannoli which they claimed was fresh filled. It was okay, would not recommend. Overall a good experience.

This place gets four stars for service, generous wine pours and generous servings of food…read more Honestly, the quality of the food has gone downhill in the last two years. Their seafood pasta is still very good, but the size of the seafood is much smaller. The ambience is down to earth and convivial, especially when the owner is there to visit your table. it appears that if the owner likes you, you get special treatment and attention, some thing that is simply a habit with Italians, (no slur intended; my family is part Italian). Prices are still quite reasonable here--a genuine, bonus! It therefore get quite noisy around 6 PM onward as many people enjoy the wines and food.

www.cabianca.com | ca'bianca.com 835 Second Street, Santa…read moreRosa, CA 95404 We have dined there on many special occasions! The cuisine and customer service is consistently outstanding. Last night was a large gathering of the Santa Rosa Symphony patrons and soloists. Each one of us left w/ an outstanding impression of Ca'Bianca! The owner and manager is always there to greet the guests w/ the time-honored wait staff and culinary artists in the kitchen. A fresh flower adorned the gracious table setting. Looking forward to our next dining experience there! Each of the three courses was superb.

Love coming here for special occasions. A friend introduced me to this place and I'm so glad she…read moredid! The chef definitely knows what he is doing! Menu offers a good selection of different dishes. I always try to look at the menu ahead of time but sometimes I feel like having steak and then once I get to restaurant, a different dishes looks more appetizing. So that's the only issue I have here, everything looks amazing and makes it so hard to narrow it down. I usually go with friends and we each choose very different item and then end up sharing a little of our dishes with each other. Nothing disappoints. Everything is a MUST try! The waiters and waitresses are also very helpful in selecting a dish. It is a bit pricey but what do you expect when the food ingredients are fresh? I'm willing to pay an arm and a leg for a good meal. Can't wait to come for my birthday later this month!

Catelli's is thirty minute drive from the house, so it's not a spot we frequent, but it sure is…read morewell worth it when we do. Our server this evening was a very pleasant woman named Tiffany, and it's more than obvious why she's been here for fourteen years. She had me at "hello." She knows the menu and she had recommendations. This kind of attentive service "everything." Then came the food. Garlic bread, beet salad, chicken parmesan, and steak medallions. All done as they should have been. We'll see ya again soon. Thank you for the experience.

We were recommended this spot from the place we were staying at in the area. When we arrived it was…read morebusy because there was a lot of Prom Students out for dinner, the hostess was very kind and apologetic that as walk ins we were unable to be be seated but she did let us know that it was first come first serve at the bar. My party sat down at the bar and it did appear the majority of the people at the bar were also eating. The Bartender and At this point our server also was incredibly. She was so busy every single one of the bar seats was taken, and she did a fantastic job balancing all of it. Overall the food was an exceptional experience. For starters we got the truffle fries, and A Minestrone soup. The truffle fries were delicious, and had a bit if a kick to them so if you dont like spicy keep that in mind. The Soup was delicious and a great size for the small soup portion. I ordered the Lasagna with meat sauce and its light delicate layers were delicious, and perfectly balanced with the cheese. The server was helpful and informative and told my friend about the Mushroom cream sauce for her ravioli that if you love mushrooms you'll love it but if you don't then steer away. And we LOVE mushrooms and the ravioli paired perfectly with the heavy mushroom cream sauce. We also got the Steak and ordered it medium rare, when it came to us and it was closer to blue/rare the server/bartender didn't hesitate to apologize and in a flash take it back. The cooks remade it and it was perfectly medium rare with that nice browning on the outside and a small bit it pink in the center. We were very satisfied and it was such a lovely touch the manager did come out before the end of our meal to ensure we were satisfied and apologized for the discrepancy in the meal. The fact it was busy every single table full and the bar also being full and the manager still coming to ensure our satisfaction was what true hospitality is all about!! 100000% recommendations for this place and will be coming back!

May 2, 2026 - Santa Rosa…read more This has become our go-to spot whenever we're in Santa Rosa. The bike racing theme gives it a fun, unique vibe, and the atmosphere is always warm and welcoming. Service is consistently quick and friendly--but definitely make reservations, because this place is always busy. We started with their delicious house bread served alongside an olive tapenade--such a great way to kick things off. We also ordered a bottle of the Tom Mackey Cellars 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon, which paired nicely with everything that followed. For appetizers, we shared the grilled polenta and calamari, both of which were excellent. For my main, I ordered the house special seafood risotto, which was flavorful and perfectly cooked. My husband had the Spaghetti Pescatore--loaded with wild prawns, clams, calamari, fresh scallops, and fish of the day in a light tomato, garlic, and olive oil sauce--and it was just as good as it sounds. Around the table, we also had the lamb ravioli, Spaghetti Levi Leipheimer, and the Gnocchi Riviera, and every dish was a hit. Consistently great food, a lively atmosphere, and reliable service make this our must-do restaurant while in Santa Rosa.

My husband and I ate there for our anniversary. At 6:30 PM on a Wed, no reservations needed. I've…read morebeen before on a weekend, and it was very crowded. Service was good, we enjoyed the bread and our bottle of chianti. They served olive tapenade with the bread. We both had salads that we enjoyed very much, the arugula with fennel, goat cheese, golden beets & balsamic and the RADICCHIO salad with pear, gorganzola cheese, fennel & balsamic. We both loved our entrees: They were just perfect: SPAGHETTI PESCATORA FETTUCCINE BOLOGNESE To top it off we shared a Tiramisu for dessert. Everything was absolutely delicious. The service was good and prompt, the very boisterous waiter was kind, enthusiastic, and sometimes hard to understand. All in all it was a great experience. The vibe is old school Italian restaurant. I love that their wine list has plenty of Italian wines because CA wines give me a migraine. Its a sweet place that I will return to.