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.

Went early on a Friday night and played some pool with friends. The drinks are good. We enjoyed…read moretheir summer cocktails!

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.

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.

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

Visited this restaurant from a friends recommendation. It's a neat looking restaurant long galley…read morestyle with a second level for extra seating. From the little table we sat at, we turned the chairs so we could face the kitchen area where the chefs were making fresh pizzas instead of staring at the bar tender with her chest hanging out (put them away, you're at work) or stare at the doorway. We weren't overly hungry but wanted to try it. The prices were pretty steep for a beer $12, and the cocktail was VERY expensive $19 after tax. Hubs decided not to order the beer but insisted I try a fancy drink so I decided on the unicorn after recommendation from our waitress. The drink was pleasantly good, not too sour or too sweet, however definitely not worth the price. Then we decided on a small bites, skillet prawns. The wait wasn't too long. We took a bite each and we were so confused at the odd flavor. It tasted like latex gloves and cleaner. Hubs tried a a second small bite of another one and spit it out. We probably shouldn't have stopped. Our waitress was really nice about it and offered to get us a new one or something else or a dessert, but we declined. She ended up taking it off the bill. Maybe skip the drinks and order a pizza.

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.

I had to try the Terri special. Delicious…read more My maiden name. Terri Grossman I'll be back

We were a table of six, so we had the chance to try quite a few dishes, and every single one was…read moreexcellent. The smoked salmon bagel, eggs Benedict, breakfast quesadilla, quinoa salad, hummus, and everything else that came to the table was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. There honestly wasn't a single miss. Grossman's continues to impress. The menu is creative, the ingredients are clearly high quality, and every plate looked as good as it tasted. We left talking about what we want to order the next time we come back. Definitely worth the visit!

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!!

Saturday night at Duke's is the place to be…read more Spent the day in healdsburg eating and wine tasting. As the day turned into night my friends and I found ourself checking out dukes. It seemed to be the place! Everyone we met throughout the day said it's the weekend spot. Waking into a good crowd, a DJ spinning, and drinks flowing we knew we were bound for a good time. We got a section on a couch with a table which was perfect for us to sit and people watch but also stand around to mingle and dance. The music was jamming, the delicious drinks were flowing, the vibes were vibing. We also had a good time enjoying the Photo Booth, there's a small fee for the photos and totally worth capturing the fun night. The place is very spacious and lots of room to sit, stand, hang around the bar, or even dance. I now know they serve food, so I'll definitely be returning to try some dishes and have some more cocktails. If you find yourself in the heart of wine country make sure you make Duke's a stop.