Had a wonderful experience at Poppy! I have been dining at this locally owned establishment since…read morethe 90's when it started as the Fig Cafe! Then the Fig went through changes, remodeled etc, lost some of its charm and Voila - along comes Poppy! The remodeling this time is spot on! The kitchen is now pretty well closed off to the dining room making for a much quieter and enjoyable experience for the quality of the food. The service was awesome, we never felt unattended. Our party of 6 enjoyed everything! I had the Mt Lassen Trout, a huge piece of delicious trout over smashed potatoes. My only complaint was the potatoes had absolutely no flavor, no seasoning at all. But the fish was cooked and seasoned perfectly. My dining companions had the Wild Boar over polenta and also muscles, and we started with the peach salad to share. Overall, a beautiful experience. Can't wait to dine here again at the end of this month!

A lovely dinner at Poppy with French-inspired food paired with local wines from the Sonoma area…read more The ambiance is casual yet refined, and the food was.. c'est délicieux! We started with the steak tartare (which I almost always order from any restaurant) it was seasoned well with the classic accompaniments and tasty cornichons on the side, we also got a half order of the Acme epi baguette with their house-cultured butter. For entrées we opted for the Ragoûts de Fruits de Mer as well as the Truite du Mont. Lassen. Both were SO flavorful I couldn't choose between the two for a favorite. There were plenty of mussels and clams and the flavors melded perfectly with the pancetta and cannellini beans in the bowl. The trout was perfectly cooked with crispy skin, but I felt the filet of the fish was terribly small. Service that evening was nothing special, but was still a nice evening in Glen Ellen.

Intimate, rustic & exclusive wine tasting experience. Loved the cozy setup & in depth, candid chat…read morearound each wine. Highly recommend compared to a typical mass hyped winery.

When looking into wineries in the area, Schermeister stood out to me because everyone said the same…read morething - that Rob and Laura are amazing and that you have to come by. After a few tours of very large wineries, we ended our week in Sonoma and Napa with Schermeister and it was, undoubtedly, our favorite stop. Not only was the wine our favorite we had, but, as reported, Rob and Laura were just so welcoming and wonderful. They felt like old friends even though we had just met. Also, their tasting room is just gorgeous and in a lovely area. I whole heartedly recommend stopping in at Schermeister if they're open (they close when they sell out of wine) and I plan to come back any time I'm in Northern California.

Don't be fooled by the exterior or the fact that it's a saloon. It's kinda dark on the inside but…read moreit's usually bustling, and I've seen plenty of families with kids inside. The outdoor patio next to the creek is the place to be. Enjoy a hot afternoon amor relaxing evening. Grab yourself a water at the water station. Order your food and drinks at the bar and then take your number sign and claim a table. Food comes out pretty quickly and gets delivered to your table along with utensils. First time here and there was a live band playing on the patio deck just as the sun was setting. It was packed, lovely, and just a great time. Fish and chips were good standard fare. Large serving easy to share. Garlic fries hit the spot. Shrimp tacos were good, nothing fancy. Bloody Mary and Lemonade were both good.

We love sitting on the patio after a hike to have a drink or meal. The service is always good and…read morethe people working there are friendly. love the fried chicken on Sunday night!

We spent a lovely few hours at Benziger Family Winery in Glen Ellen on a recent Sonoma trip…read more Although they were busy, we appreciated being able to walk in without a reservation and still enjoy tastings at the main bar. Our server, Patrick, was personable, knowledgeable, and truly went above and beyond. He gave us a great understanding of the history of the family winery as well as the nuances of the various wines. He never made us feel rushed, and we enjoyed sitting outside, taking in the beautiful views--and watching the tractor tours pass by--while we tasted. Patrick even shared side-by-side trios of Chardonnays and Cabernet Sauvignons to highlight differences in winemaking methods, vineyard sites, and soils, which made for a particularly interesting and educational tasting experience. In fact, it was every bit as informative and enjoyable as other tasting experiences we've had that were far more expensive, more formal, and required advance reservations.    The tasting room also features a wonderful selection of gifts and specialty items. By the end of our visit, we left with three bottles of wine (2025 Frank Johnson Sauv Blanc and two 2022 Three Blocks Cab Sauvs) along with several gifts and mementos. Benziger has a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere and is both kid and pet-friendly. We also stopped by their sister winery, Imagery, afterward and found it to be another Sonoma gem. We wouldn't hesitate to return to either.

We did the sit down, more formal tasting. It was quite nice, on the great patio. But they also have…read morethe stand up tasting in the shop for a little less money. We didn't do the tour, but they have a trolley tour if you are looking for something with out having to walk a lot.

Imagery is such a fun winery! The wines are all incredible and very innovative . The art on the…read morewine bottles is so fun too. We've been a few times and it's always a great time, super chill place, everyone is super nice, and service is great. 10/10 would recommend

Beautiful grounds and a relaxing experience with delicious wines…read more Setting: Scenic and relaxed with bocce ball, cornhole, ample indoor/outdoor seatingand beautiful vineyard views. Service: Mixed--waited 30 minutes before being greeted or given any direction, but the wine experts were warm, knowledgeable, and made up for the rocky start. Experience: The picnic for two was charming and tasty, with generous pours and a laid-back vibe. Great place to sip, snack, and soak in Sonoma.

Really great and thoughtfully crafted wine tasting experience in a beautiful setting. We did the…read moremost basic tasting which came with a chef created bite and a tour to the wine cave. The tasting took place in the tasting room which had floor to ceiling windows looking out at the vineyard, then we strolled past the garden, into the cave, and back to the tasting room. The property is absolutely gorgeous, both the buildings and the views. Reservations are required as the tastings are very intimate with one person from the tasting team assigned to each group. We were helped by Rachel who had a plethora of knowledge, it was actually amazing how much she knew. The tasting menu had four wines, but we did get to try some additional pours that were open, including fun side-by-side comparisons. The wines were good, but my favorites were on the pricey side, so unfortunately I didn't bring any home with me.

I recently did a tasting at Hamel, and it was such a nice experience! The wine and the tasting are…read moredefinitely on the pricier side, but they were all very delicious. The food that they brought out for us to taste was also delicious. It was very cool to tour the facility and learn about their dry farming, organic & biodynamic farming, and more. Service was great, the place is absolutely beautiful and gives off a fancier feel than other wineries. I would definitely come back.

This winery is absolutely beautiful, and I wish they would showcase that beauty off from the start…read more We did not realize how gorgeous the grounds were until the end of our tasting when we walked around a little bit. Front the entrance it is very unassuming. The wine tasting was great, and the staff was very knowledgeable. Our tasting also came with a gorgeous charcuterie board. There are options to taste both inside and outside. They also host, concerts and events there, and it looks like that would be really fun as well.

We were staying in Sonoma for a few days and a friend of mine recommended B. R. Cohn! We are so…read moreglad that we stopped! Located just a few miles outside Sonoma, it was an easy find with plenty of parking. They allowed walk ins for tasting or a glass! The server let us try a few before deciding on their Zinfandel by the glass. It was stellar!! Highly recommend. The grounds are just as great as the wine! As you explore past the tasting room, there are themed rooms tucked into smaller buildings nearby, which allow you to find a cute space to sip! We actually opted to go back into their bigger outdoor space, which includes views of the vineyards. It was so peaceful and lovely! We can't wait to come back!

On a recent trip to San Francisco, I was lucky enough to get to explore a bit of Sonoma county…read more This was our first winery stop of three and it was just gorgeous! You have to make a reservation for a tasting. Each tasting is $30ish per person and well worth the price in my opinion. It was my brother's third time visiting here and my first and I could see why he continues to go back. The porch has a beautiful view of the vineyards and the mountains. They are very dog friendly and brought a few treats and a water bowl over for my brother's dog. The service was excellent. The wine tasting was comprehensive and enjoyable. We even got to try one of their reserve wines that was off menu and that was probably my favorite (and also the most expensive, of course). We both enjoyed the Knight's Valley wine too that was on the tasting menu - I think I'm remembering the name correctly. Our server recommended a few other wineries and restaurants to us and she even gave us a coupon for a complimentary wine tasting at another winery if we purchased a bottle there. Overall, we really enjoyed this visit to Arrowood and would certainly recommend it to anyone else who is in wine country for the day.

Had a lovely tasting experience here yesterday with wine club members who love the wines that are…read moreproduced here and wanted to share it with us. The causal exterior and farmhouse style structures are a welcome charm as you enter the interior of the main building. The decor and high ceilings, warm environment draw you. The views of the surrounding vines, the friendly staff member and the delicious wines made the private tasting experience so delightful. They are known for their reds and all were very good. Actually the entire event was so pleasant and a wonderful way to spend an afternoon.

This place is a cute, small craft cocktail bar on the square and is great for pre-dinner drinks! We…read moreloved the seasonal menu but felt that the cocktails we got were a bit on the sweeter side and missing a bit of "bite". Regardless, the drinks were still pretty delish and beautifully presented. The service was attentive too. Beware the bar can get quite noisy with the music pumping and crowds talking over each other to be able to hear. Overall, great tunes, decent drinks, solid pre-dinner or post-dinner spot.

Loved the interior. Had a little bit of a macabre, spooky feel. Great for a cocktail before/after a…read moreghost tour (or dinner). The bartenders were very knowledgeable and seemed to enjoy their craft. The cocktails we tried were all excellent, perfectly balanced and exactly what we ordered.