Dinner: The final Wednesday of December 2021. 6:30pm. Place is packed. Noise level is high. Dining room has a close resemblance to many Parisian bistros. Servers are working above the posted speed limit. Looks like they need some more co-workers to ease the frantic level of activity. That said, the servers greeted us promptly, got the water glasses filled and took our opening drink orders. The first glasses of wine were on the table in less than 3 minutes. Food: we got crispy calamari, Cesar salad, felt mignon plate, wild salmon plate & creme brûlée. Overall very satisfying food all round. Generous portions, Cooked expertly, seasoned well, & pretty plate presentations. Much more enjoyable visit than my previous several years ago. Be aware the cost of the food, 4 glasses of wine with tax & tip was $237. Special occasion place. Good date night dinner restaurant. read more

Just had a great dinner here at Sonoma Grille. We were celebrating hubby's birthday, and decided on this restaurant after several of our first choices were all closed for holiday "recess" We had not dined here since 2017, and I believe that the restaurant had a different owner back in 2017, not sure. We arrived to a almost full house. Reservation at 6:30. Within 5 minutes we were seated at a quieter table in the bar area, and we were happy about that because the main room was pretty loud. The service at Sonoma Grille is absolutely exceptional. Timely visits to the table, gracious and pleasant wait staff. We started with a glass of Domaine Carneros Rose Sparkling as well as a glass of Imagery White Burgundy. Two very interesting wines. For our main entree we both ordered the Hanzell Pinot Noir. First a word about the wine list and the costs of wines by the glass. The list is pretty short, and the prices are up there in price. We paid $19 for a glass of Hanzell Pinot Noir and then discovered after looking it up you can buy it at Bottle Barn for $29 a bottle! That's a pretty high mark up (OH yeah we loved the Pinot and are rushing to Bottle Barn in Santa Rosa to buy it :))) We started with the Monterey Bay Calamari - really one of the best fried calamari dishes I have had. Lightly crisped, a little salty and not chewy at all, very tender. Then we shared a Caesar Salad. There could have been a little more dressing but the leaves of romaine were very crispy and fresh. I had the Wild King Salmon with garlic mashed potatoes and broccollini. It was excellent and perfectly cooked. The portion was rather large as well. Hubby had the beef filet mignon on garlic mashed potatoes and asparagus. He seemed to like his too, I tasted the meat and it was delish. I would like to go back, but this is a rather pricey restaurant. It doesn't seem to bother many as the dining room seems packed whenever we drive by. But the food is very good. Calamari, one Caesar, two entrees, 4 glasses of wine total with tax and tip $239. read more

Delicious food. Entrees around 30$-$50 with the seafood usually about 20-25$. A slowed down dining experience to take it all in. My family enjoyed the seafood platters and soups. The ambience is appropriate for the experience. Not very busy on a Thursday night in June. Kids options available as well read more

We ordered Wild Mushroom Risotto and Creme Brulee for pickup and the food was packaged with lovely presentation, not just tossed in the container. The risotto was far better than an average risotto in that the texture was amazing, not over cooked, and the ratio of mushroom and cheese was just right. And honestly the creme brulee was impressive for a dessert prepared for to go and the mint was a great added touch. Was my first time ordering and I was hesitant bc it was a little pricier than I'd typically do for a takeout dinner but from the first bite I knew it was worth it. read more

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Our wedding rehearsal dinner event at Sonoma Grille and Bar was absolutely the best! From the cocktails, hors d'oerves, dinner and dessert assortment, ambiance and service, everything was top notch. I can't recommend it enough. Thank you Nawang and staff! --Lynne read more

Fantastic! We had a table of 24 people and did not have to wait long for drinks or food throughout the entire meal. Very attentive and great service. The food was delicious as well. Lots of compliments from my group. Would highly recommend! read more

Our family enjoyed a lovely visit and tasty lunch on the flower-decorated, comfortable patio. The service was friendly and efficient. The food was delicious and plated artfully. We will most definitely return. Thank you. Tashi Delek Nima and Mingma! read more

Have a very nice Mothers Day pre lunch here today with the nicest waiter. The food was very good. We enjoyed burgers and the BLT! Nice menu and loved sitting on the back patio on a lovely spring day in May. We will definitely return. They have a large beverage menu, bar, indoor and outdoor seating. A big parking lot too!! read more

Listen, if you're in Napa, this restaurant is a MUST-TRY! Our service started off a bit rocky, but, was recovered by the end of our visit. We went on a perfect afternoon where the sun was shining and it was just the right amount of hot. Because it was such a beautiful day, we chose to sit outside and enjoy the weather and scenery. What I thought was neat is that there's a restroom outside in the patio area - super convenient...they also have oil lamps for when it gets a bit cooler. Everything I tried was pretty good, but, the star of the show was hands down the mussels...what I'd do to just get one more bite (or 10)!!! Those mussels were ev-er-ry-thing! The calamari was cooked perfectly but needed more seasoning and the marinara it was served with lacked flavor also but we still enjoyed it. Overall, this was a pleasant visit and I'll definitely be back next time I'm in Napa. read more

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Thank you for taking great care of our party! We went here for my mother in law's 50th birthday celebration, and accidentally arrived 30 minutes early. (long story, don't ask) The owner was very accommodating and got us a table for drinks while we waited for the rest of our party to arrive. You can't go wrong with any of the seafood here, you MUST try the mussels that come in a spicy red sauce! Great wine selection, and drinks from the bar were wonderful as well. read more

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while on a vacation to the Sonoma area our group was tired and hungr the night we arrived in Sonoma. we just happened upon the Sonoma Grill. We all had the best dinners (there were four of us on a Thursday night). the staff was amazing and the food was beyond expectations. highly recommend. read more

I came with my Dad for New Years Eve dinner. Ill start out by saying the food was mostly good. They offered a prefixed menu. I ordered the blood orange salad, spinach pasta with sea scallops, and a pie with ice cream. My Dad ordered the lobster bisque, filet, and pie. The blood orange salad was fine. My Dad said the lobster bisque was his favorite thing. The sea scallops with spinach pasta was very good and easily my favorite thing. My Dad said his filet was cold and over cooked. He requested medium well but it was more well than anything. The desert. I think it was cranberry pie but not really sure since it wasn't really a pie. The vanilla ice cream was good but i could have done without the pie. It was a pretty lackluster dessert. The service seemed off maybe because they were so busy but they were attempting to take items before we were finished with them. And as soon as they cleared one course the next one came. We were seated at 7p and finished by 7:45p. Felt very rushed especially for a dinner that was $80 per person not including a set 18% tip. Our waiter never checked in with us except to give us the bill. And they refilled our water once at the end of the meal despite the glass being empty for maybe 30 minutes. Thats a huge minus for me. It may be my opinion but if someone only wants water then there glass shouldn't be empty for a long period of time. Overall pretty disappointed. Id give it another shot with their regular menu since the scallops and pasta were both very good. read more

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We had dinner at the Sonoma Grille and it unfortunately fell short of our expectations. While our server was amazing, the food truly wasn't worth the price tag. We do pride ourselves on great local restaurants but save your money and spend it elsewhere. read more

What an amazing evening. Ambiance, food and cheerful servers. This was our second Thanksgiving at Sonoma Grill, it was once again, exceptional. It was very busy, yet the staff were attentive and friendly. The entrees arrived fresh and timely from a very busy kitchen. The turkey dinner was amazing, all the normal additions but with a slightly unique twist. A very pleasant and relaxed experience. Thank you! read more

Sonoma Grille - Wonderful thanksgiving dinner, again! Beautifully prepared. - Seafood Near Me - Sonoma, California

A dining flop in Sonoma. Expectations were high on the opening of Sonoma Grille and Bar. Downtown Sonoma badly needed another good restaurant. Unfortunately, Sonoma Grille and Bar was not it. Not even warmed, the bread basket ($6, really?) consists of room temperature bread served with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Ordered medium-rare, the overcooked and tasteless New York steak ($45) was a disappointment, and the accompanying green beans were cooked to mush. With a side of spinach and served atop a bed of cous cous, the red snapper ($33) was also uninspired. At least the cous cous was good. The dinner was saved from oblivion by the tiramisu ($11). Sprinkled with cinnamon and chocolate, the espresso and rum soaked lady fingers and mascarpone cream was light and delicious. Given the paucity of kitchen skills showcased in the other dishes, it must have been purchased, rather than made in-house. The wine list was fairly limited, and by the glass prices are quite steep. Service was pleasant, but overly so, almost to the point of being obsequious. With high prices and sub-par food quality, Sonoma Grille and Bar is one to miss. read more

We decided to have dinner here last minute and was happy to see that they have a nice patio for outdoor dining. Not only was the service great, I was pleasantly surprised by the food! To start, we ordered the raw oyster sampler (3 of each kind) and the Caesar salad. I liked that their oysters weren't too tiny and included my favorite, Fanny Bay! However, their Caesar salad was the BEST salad I've ever had. Their dressing is absolutely phenomenal and had the subtle taste of anchovies which made a huge difference - paired with croutons, crunchy lettuce, and shaved parmesan, I could probably eat this salad everyday. Highly recommend the Caesar salad! For our entrees, we ordered the seafood linguine and pappardelle. The linguine pasta was a little thicker than we expected but prepared al dente. Both pastas were really good and tasted super fresh, not sure if they make their own pasta in house but it sure tasted like they do! The seafood also tasted fresh and the sauces were flavorful. Prices are very reasonable and there wasn't one part of our meal that I didn't enjoy. Overall solid choice for dinner! read more

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If you ever find yourself downtown Sonoma come to Sonoma grille! The food is great and service is even better. I love their desserts, everything down to the presentation is so well thought out. The overall vibe is so welcoming and definitely worth checking out :) read more

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Came here for breakfast , was pleasantly impressed! Food was great, restaurant was clean and service was exceptional! A must try when in so

We had our rehearsal dinner at Sonoma Grille and couldn't recommend it enough for a large event! Nawang and the whole team were incredible to work with and made the event planning process seamless. We opted for a family style menu, all the food was delicious. We utilized the indoor space for dinner and the outdoor space for welcome drinks, both were perfect for our group of 70 for dinner and 100 for the welcome drinks following. Would absolutely recommend hosting your next event here! read more

I can't believe i waited this long to come here. It was well worth it. I had the hanger steak, which was the special for today. It came with mashed potatoes and asparagus. It was so tender and flavorful. Ended the night with the Crème brûlée, which is my litmus tests for restaurants, and it passed! It was delicious. The service was great too. Caesar, our waiter, was great! He was attentive and very friendly. I can't wait to come back! read more

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This bar/restaurant is ideal for a post-wine-tasting-event - beware that the menu online is only valid after 4:30 pm - if you happen to go before that, they have a happy hour menu which is short and simple. We ordered the garlic fries which was crunchy and flavorful. Their vegetarian flatbread was loaded with veggies and feta and it tasted delicious. The vegetable momos was great - recommend. We even ordered a second plate!! - the momos dip they served was top notch and the size of the momos was perfect (like little bites of heaven) read more

Sonoma Grille - Garlic fries, vegetarian flatbread - Seafood Near Me - Sonoma, California

Had dinner here with great friends. Staff was very friendly and sat us right away. Our server Cesar was great & friendly. We started with some fried calamari it was crispy and perfectly cooked. I had their homemade Saffron papperdelli with shrimp. It was so delicious perfectly cooked and so tasty. It had the perfect amount of tomato. For dessert we had the creme brulee I think it was one of the best ones I've had. It tasted like it had just a hint of cinnamon which really made the rest of the flavors pop. Prices are very reasonable for what you get. Will definetly be back. read more

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This is a cozy, comfy, warm place with very nice food and solid service. The menu focuses on Italian seafood and delivers solid, fresh, well-made dishes with fresh ingredients and great cookery. Nice presentation and friendly staff. Recommended. The "International Mule" is great. read more

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We ate here Valentines Night when they featured a four course menu. The food was amazing and epic. The first course I tried was tartare ahi. So flavorful with a great texture. Absolutely near perfection. Second course was a lobster miso soup. Very good flavors and complexity. Third course was a filet mignon steak. So tender and tasty. The sauce it came with was wonderful. Another nearly perfect course. Final course was cheesecake desert with raspberry sauce. Very good overall with wonderful sauce. The wine list was very good and we liked the pinot noir we ordered. The bigger surprise was ordering their Manhattan drink. Best Manhattan I've ordered at a restaurant. Well done. The only downsides were small portion sizes and forced 20% tip. The portions are barely enough to feed a bird and we left hungry. Regarding the forced tip I just like having a choice on what to give. I usually give 20-30% depending on service. But if service isn't good I like having the choice to lower it. Service was great at this restaurant so it did work out in the end. I will absolutely go back to try their regular menu. I just hope the regular menu has larger portions. That said, overall I am very impressed by their amazing food and can't wait to try their regular menu. read more

Wonderful restaurant right around the corner from our usual hotel, and just off the plaza. We've been wanting to give it a try and this trip we finally made it. SERVICE: A little disappointing to start off. We arrived at 8:45pm, just before closing, and were seated by the host. The young lady who was our server never gave her name and was very curt, not friendly, a little off putting actually when she said the kitchen closes in two minutes because they hadn't had a table seated in over 30 minutes...I thought, why did the host seat us (bad communication)? If we had been told, we would've moved on and gone to another place. She just stood there looking at us (I think she wanted us to just leave). Well, we ordered quickly and got our drinks, our appetizer, and never saw her again. I was a little miffed by all this. When the Manager/Owner came by and we explained the situation, he stated, "I'm here as long as you're here." He was awesome and personally provided the type of service that you'd expect at a restaurant of this caliber. He truly saved the evening for us and from that moment forward, we had a wonderful experience. DRINK: Full bar, but we selected a glass of St. Francis Chardonnay ($10) and a glass of St. Francis Zinfandel ($13). The bar area is very nice, and I wouldn't mind sitting there for a nice meal or happy hour drink and appetizer. FOOD: We started with the Beef Carpaccio appetizer ($14) which was very tasty, however the balsamic vinegar and the capers slightly overpowered the beef, which was sliced paper thin. For entrées, my wife had the Filet Mignon ($41), served with garlic mashed potatoes, Cremini mushrooms and a bleu cheese butter and red wine sauce and it was fabulous. I had the Wild Mushroom Risotto ($20) with Cremini mushrooms, shallots, white wine, grated parmesan and a drizzle of white truffle oil. For an additional $14, I added tiger shrimp, for which I received five large prawns. I'm not a risotto expert, but this was the best one I've ever had...ever! For dessert we tried the Chocolate Torte ($9) which was tasty and rich. We washed it down with a glass of the Robledo Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc ($8) and a glass of Dows 20-year Tawny Port ($15). The food was simply amazing. Very flavorful and beautiful presentations. Sonoma Grille and Bar is an upscale restaurant with a nice, simple menu and a romantic atmosphere. We'll definitely stop in again when visiting the Sonoma area. I highly recommend you give them a try. read more

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This place was a great stop on our wine tour. We had a Ceasar salad that could have used a little greener, but overall it tasted good and was quite filling. The Spinach walnut salad was superb and it was large enough to fill me up for a few hours. The service was pretty fast and it did not take long to get it to us. The atmosphere has a pretty chill vibe and there are not a lot of people our age eating there, there were more older folks during the mid-day. read more

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We recently celebrated our wedding at Sonoma Grille and Bar. The owners and staff could not have been more accommodating. They were extremely attentive to our plans and wishes. Our guests enjoyed their meals, especially the desserts! We now have beautiful memories of our very special day, thanks to the guidance and care of these wonderful people. PS: they have their own parking lot at the venue. A big plus when it comes to parking around the Square. Cathy and Jim read more

Stopped here for a quick lunch and loved every bite. Ordered ceviche, shrimp cocktail, calamari and bbq oysters- amazing food! Great service, too. read more

Enjoyed another outstanding lunch at Somoma Grille. This is now my go to place next to the Swiss Hotel and The El Dorado to take visitors to Sonoma. I had cousins visiting Sonoma from Southern California and they wanted to go out to lunch. On previous visits in years past, they had been to the Swiss Hotel and El Dorado. So we went to Sonoma Grille. Excellent choice as everything was delicious and service was wonderful. I had the BLT sandwich. It was yummy! Served on fresh baked ciabatta bread with the best bacon. My arugula salad was scrumptious. Sonoma Grille has an array of salads as entrees. Next time I will try the Sonoma Grille burger. An extensive wine selection is available. I had the Italian Prosecco with my sandwich and salad, a nice compliment to a gratifying meal. Plenty of parking in back of the restaurant. This is definitely the place to get a pleasant sense of Sonoma. It's a place to bring family or friends who visiting from out of town. read more

Sonoma Grille - The Somoma Grille BLT. Yummy! - Seafood Near Me - Sonoma, California

Good neighbohood/casual vibe, friendly host, but the food was nothing to write home about. The calamari was crisp and light, but the Caesar salad needed more dressing and anchovies. We tried two pasta dishes, and they were not memorable. Wanted more flavor throughout our meal. read more

Came with a big party of 17 and they accomodated us well! The servers were friendly and attentive. The food was good but lacking in full flavor. The cauliflower soup was nice and hot on a rainy night, but lacking in flavor. Bbq oysters were good, but had a big dollop of bbq sauce on top. Would have been better with less sauce and more grill flavor. Others I was with enjoyed the salmon and chicken. I wanted room to try the creme Brulet, and I'm glad I did. It was worth the calories! Also had a cappuccino and friends had the pannacota and tiramisu. Both loved theirs! They took care of us in a big group. It is noisy, fun and not romantic. read more

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Umm, Barely a star. Only that one for the clam appetizer since it was decent but the toast was burnt. Filet mignon was bland Mushroom risotto was extremely bland We asked for salt pepper and chili flakes. Which they also ended up being Parmesan without us asking. Must mean they know it's bland read more

Net net: I'll be back for more! Why four stars? When the bill before tip for 3 people is $225, I have certain expectations about the food and the service. I struggle with being understanding of the restaurant's "pandemic" challenges in both the back and the front of the house. I don't want to wine about how things SHOULD be, I hope I can stick to reviewing what IS and whether I'll return. 'Nuff said. Ordered a "three course meal" of oysters, salads and mains. IN THAT ORDER. And I repeated that a couple of times to the server. There was three sauvignon blancs on the "by the glass" menu. I ordered the "dry" one. It was California fruit forward. I dreamed of a glass of Sancerre. I guess Sonoma has to be All California Wine unlike Petaluma. The salad came out first. So I just let it sit. BBQ oysters came out next and they were great. Three of us shared. I got a half a dozen Fanny Maes from Canada and to be polite the oysters were "tired" but not quit "off". Next time I'll try the bluepoints. The pear salad with raspberry vinaigrette was dandy. We shared it. My bride loved it. My bride had the ravioli. She really liked it. I've never seen "striped" ravioli before. My DIL had the xxx and really liked it. I loved my 1 1/4 lb (my guess) lobster for $55 that night. The. Fries were "white". I.e. under cooked Tried to order crime brûlée with berries but they were out by 7pm. Again net net I will be back. read more

It's Mother's Day and a bit of a chaotic environment, and our family didn't help calm the atmosphere with several small kids and a large party. The ambience is very nice and the waitstaff is very accommodating and professional. The entrees, however, were for the most part under-seasoned and overall unremarkable. I don't pretend to have a super sophisticated palette, but if I have to add salt and pepper, and the butter sauce for the clams from the seafood tower (which was admittedly quite good), I can confidently say the food is not seasoned very well. I ordered the salmon, which one of my family compared to an institutional dish one might be served at a senior center, for example, and I had to agree. I compared it to dinner at a hotel ballroom where you get to choose either the fish or the prime rib. Literally no part of the salmon dish impressed me, from the texture of the salmon, to the flavor, to the broccoli which was cooked ok, to the mashed potatoes, which were basic. I feel bad for even considering or suggesting this, but it could have been the salmon steaks from Costco, as well as the pre-cut broccoli that comes in a large bag in the Costco refrigerated section. The dish also needed some acid, but not just from a standard lemon wedge. I ordered the certified Angus beef tenderloin med-rare for my wife, which was cooked fine, but was also under-seasoned and topped with a blue cheese herb butter and red wine sauce that, to my palette at least, did not enhance the beef flavor very well. The asparagus was at least cooked correctly and plentiful on the plate. Sometimes restaurants can skimp on the veggies. I can't help but wonder if this restaurant is comparable to one of the establishments at Fisherman's Wharf or Monterey's Cannery Row, with inflated prices for mediocre food for hangry tourists visiting Sonoma. I can't complain too much as we were able to secure a reservation on Mother's Day for a large party with super short notice and I appreciate the restaurant hosting us. However, I can only assume that in this world famous Napa/Sonoma region known for fine wine and culinary mastery there are better tasting dishes found elsewhere (most definitely for higher prices). But, if you're in town and need a family friendly restaurant with the look and ambience of a cozy fine dining establishment, with the three-dollar-sign prices to match - and they have availability for you - you could likely do worse in this touristy neck of the woods. read more

Food is outstanding. Ambiance, as far patio seating, is excellent. Can't say enough about our server. Again our eyes were bigger than our stomachs and our server went out of her way to box everything up so we could enjoy it another day. FYI: we ordered the bread basket that came with olive oil/balsamic vinegar & garlic dipping sauce. Caesar Salads & the meat/cheese board. Pre dinner drinks, Manhattan & Tanqueray Martini hit the spot while munching on the bread while waiting for our salads & charcuterie board read more

I would not recommend this please. The food is over price for what you get. The bartender, Nina decides if you get a drink or not. She was extremely rude, and I will not be going to this place ever again. read more

Great spot my husband found for the 3 of us to enjoy . The reservation was easy and the food was delicious , service was excellent. Waitress gave us excellent recommendations for wine including Ruby dessert wine . Cheeseburger available for our son for dinner . Service was great and will definitely recommend to family and friends .The filet Mignon , cheeseburger, chocolate tart, Creme brûlée, Cab wine was excellent read more

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Special dinner with the Mayor of Sonoma! He knows all the best places to eat and took me here when I said I wanted seafood. The Salmon was the best I have ever had in California. It tastes like it was fresh from the sea and I thought I was in Seattle. So tender and fresh! Very few people know how to properly prepare Salmon. We also had the Salmon Carpaccio and it was Smokey and smooth served with a lovely salad of fresh greens and shaved cheese. A lovely dinner was finished off with a wonderful dessert. Also, have to comment on the service.... Could not be better so friendly, professional and attentive!!! If you want fresh Seafood in Sonoma County go to the Sonoma Grille!!! Their food will make you smile read more

Absolutely outstanding service. Our waiter was phenomenal. He was so kind and made sure we have everything we needed! The food was absolutely delicious. Do not hesitate making a reservation you will not be disappointed! read more

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After visiting two wineries it was time for lunch. This place has a nice little patio outside. I got the club with fries and the bacon was overflowing which is just how I like it. Great place for a nice relaxed lunch. read more

Sonoma Grille - Club with fries - Seafood Near Me - Sonoma, California