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.

It's very hard to find a place with good burgers . I'm not a burger eater but when I crave for one…read moreI like well done burgers and not just plain patty and bread . We found this place in Cotati while on my way to Santa Rosa . My burger was just delicious and my fries even more :) On customer service my only interaction was when ordering since you order , pay and find a sit but still was an ok greeting . Relaxed place even tho was over the FIFA soccer games . It's a definitely Yes to come back if I'm around the area again .

In Cotati for business and just happened to walk by Acme Burger and decided to check it out. Beef…read moreand chicken burgers were spot on. Flavorful, and served temperature appropriate. Fresh bun, special sauce not over dressed added Pickel and onions best ever. Although The ahi burger fell short. Flavorless and over cooked. I would pass on this. Sweet potato fries and regular fries arrived crisp and full of flavorful definitely no sauce needed. Clean restaurant with spotless bathrooms and friendly service. Prices were reasonable. Great family place to Hang with good food.

Solid breakfast place. They have a good selection of Mexican-American breakfast that is done really…read morewell. Food 4/5 stars. Service has been great. They can get really busy during breakfast and weekends. But it has worth the wait and nice staff. Service 5/5 stars. Ambiance is a breakfast diner style decor. Ambiance 3/5 stars.

My husband found the spot so we gave it a try. We came in around 9am on a Saturday and it was…read morepretty busy. We were lucky enough to grab 2 seats at the counter to avoid the wait. They serve lunch item during breakfast which I love but I did end up just getting a side of biscuits and gravy. All home made and so good ! The side was the perfect amount for me and for my husband to steal a few bites. We will definitely stop in again because I see other things on the menu that I need to try. Oh, and even though they were packed the service was excellent.

It's our 4th or 5th time here. We live about an hour or so away, but love this place so much and…read moremake a point to come when we can! The staff are so nice and attentive, the food comes out hot and fast and it's absolutely delicious!! They have amazing art they sell on the walls and it's ever changing which is really cool to see! I normally order an earl grey and a chorizo omelette but this time I decided to get the smoked salmon omelette with cream cheese tomatoes and capers.! Wow! The potatoes are perfect, too! DELISH!! Highly recommend this spot!

This visit was a blast from the past for me. When I think of Cotati I think of this place and the…read moresurrounding businesses. First of all, its the ambiance that is a treasure. It harkens back to earlier times, a bit of 60s/70s. There is still (good) live music in the evenings. The food is delightful, and the staff matches the chill vibe. Lots of local art to see. They have 2 screens to watch soccer if you are so inclined. (Captioned in English), Bring the family.

We came here for breakfast the other day. I read a bunch of reviews and felt like we needed to try…read moreit. I was not thoroughly impressed by the breakfast. I thought it was basic, but good food. The service was friendly and the place was very clean. The ambiance was a little weird. They have a tv above the kitchen area playing very calming videos of nature with soft, sleepy music playing. The calming atmosphere was nice, but then they started playing some other music on top of the calming music. It was very strange to me. I had an omelette with bacon, cheese and avocado, plus a side of hash browns and toast. I liked that they served it with a nice slice of watermelon. The omelette was fine, but I wish there had been more avocado. There was only a few small slices on the top. My wife had the spinach omelette, which was better than mine. It was full of sautéed spinach and other veggies. To be fair, I feel like I need to come back for lunch or dinner because it seems like that's the better meal to come for.

Great service! Food good except for the OM eggs! Our waitress was nice and polite- checked in on us…read morefor refills of lemon water.

This place was amazing! I got the Harvest Bowl and was blown away. The portions were insane, almost…read moretoo much, but better than having not enough I'd say. The flavor of the curry sauce was addictive. It wasn't spicy, just super flavorful. I ate way more than I I could handle, but that's because it was so insanely good. The vegetables were all cooked properly, to a soft comforting chew, and the rice pulled everything together. 11/10 would highly recommend! My only concern was that I would love to see a vegan option for something with french fries. Other than that this place was a nice gem. The guy working the counter was very friendly and has a vibe that could put anyone in a good mood.

I had to pick someone up in the shopping center, i was hungry, and i had seen this place advertised…read moresomewhere. It sounded good...smoking bowls. It was late, i guess 45 min before closing. Looking at the menu it all looked great, creative etc. i asked the server shot the food and he said oh everything is made from scratch., etc. we're got two bowls, the dragon bowl and the roast beef bowl to go. We got them home and opened them up. The roast beef bowl was described as being served over a bed of home made mashed potatoes topped with home made gravy and special horseradish sauce. Tasting it, it was a way too salty and the meat was so mushy it blended way too seamlessly with the brown gravy to my taste, ie it was all a mush of sauce over more mushy mashed potato! But i preferred its flavor over the dragon bowl, but definitely did not taste like a home made beef gravy from scratch, it was on the overly thickened by corn starch side, with that fake bouillon taste. Dragon Bowl looks good, topped with crunchy cashews that had slight rancid taste, and fresh green onion. And sadly, the chunks of chicken in it were hard, ie tough, precooked for who-knows-how-long-tasting; old tasting. And the sauce was way too sweet. I was disappointed with the $35 bill. We took the food to go. Once we tasted it at home we basically threw it all in the garbage. What a waste but, yuck. Sorry! Ambiance: The place was empty of patrons, and felt like it was closing now even though they still have 45 min. Our two bowls were ordered were handed to us super fast after ordering, like it took no time to prepare, explaining the poor flavor and quality we experienced, plus look at what others have written about all this premade fast food. I want to give one star, but I'll give 2, in benefit of the doubt they were trying to close early and rushed things vs if it were earlier in evening with more clientele.

Came here for mid morning brunch and was seated outside. Outstanding Huevos rancheros with sauce…read morehand made by the chef using 4 different types of chilies. Friendly prompt service. Terrific deal on mimosas and non alcoholic drinks are delicious. Never a long wait for weekend brunch and comfortable outdoor seating. Formerly Zainas.

One of my absolute favorites for grabbing the most perfect creamy hot latte made with love by Abby…read moreI'm a picky coffee connoisseur that has managed a coffee establishment before and must give some love for winning me over. Thanks for the perfect coffee

The BEST Burgers in Sonoma County. My favorite is The P-Town Burger: a cheeseburger with a…read moremarvelously fried egg in the middle. So so good. So good in fact, I am going there tomorrow.

Horrible service! The owner/server always been rude…read more If you're not a regular, she won't serve you until after her.Regulars even though we sat first. It's always been like that. That's why I haven't came for 6 years. Still, the same old s***. And then...... Our food sat at the counter for 5 min while she was talking to her more important customers. I got up asked the assistant if we can get our food. next, The bun is cold. "They don't toast the top, noone does". Ugh. NOPE UR WRONG! a good burger joint SHOULD toast the bun, on BOTH SIDES and NOT SERVE a cold bun. COLD BUN. EW!!!! Also, I had to wave and stand up to get her attention because she never looks at our table, to get more dressing for my salad. I tipped the assistant. She doesn't deserve anything!!