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    Steiner's Tavern

    3.3 (166 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    Steiners Tavern Sonoma Ca

    My colleagues and I visited this bar over the weekend expecting a fun evening, especially with a live DJ. Unfortunately, what started as an exciting night quickly took a disappointing turn when one of my colleagues was denied entry because he was wearing a bandana as a stylish hair covering. The staff member at the door told him that his bandana indicated gang affiliation. As a Black man, he was singled out based on an assumption that was both offensive and troubling. There were no posted signs indicating a dress code prohibiting bandanas, hats, or similar headwear. From our perspective, it appeared that our group of Black and Brown professionals was unfairly judged based on stereotypes rather than any actual behavior. What made the experience even more concerning was discovering other reviews that raised similar concerns about the treatment of non-white patrons. Afterward, I also noticed photos on the establishment's social media pages showing white patrons wearing bandanas around their necks and on their heads, which only reinforced our perception that the policy was not being applied consistently. As someone visiting Sonoma for the first time, this experience was unsettling and deeply disappointing. Several members of our group had already entered the bar and ordered food, but after what happened, we chose to pay our tabs and leave. We do not support businesses where we feel discrimination, bias, or racial profiling may be at play. Fortunately, we found another local establishment that welcomed our group of more than 30 colleagues with warmth and professionalism, and we were happy to spend our money there instead. I sincerely hope management takes a closer look at its policies, staff training, and how those policies are enforced. Every guest deserves to be treated with respect and fairness. Based on this experience, I will not be returning, and I cannot recommend this establishment to others.

    Arielle C.

    Steiner's has just lost a chunk of long time patrons and an even bigger chunk of potential new ones. I am a Black actress who comes into town a lot for shows and have been coming to Steiner's faithfully every year. I'd never had any issues so I recommended that my fellow cast members, who are also Black, come here for a wonderful night of food, drinks, and music. We get there and one of our friends wouldn't be let in because he had a bandana tied around his head (in a scarf-like fashion, might I add) and it could be "gang related". The bouncer swears it's been a rule for years but I just scrolled on their Instagram and saw a picture of a white woman with a bandana tied around her neck. So it's just fashion for her but possibly gang related for our friend? Interesting. We have a long stint here and not one of our dollars will ever be going to this establishment. And anyone affiliated with our show is being told not to patronize this establishment any longer. (Bonus: I called them out on Instagram for their racial discrimination. They didn't apologize or take any accountability. They just blocked me and some of my other cast mates who also called them out).

    Alicia F.

    Ok place cold beers and champagne Clean bathrooms Service is slow but when u get their attention they do good.

    Stopped in here after wine tasting and dinner. Fun bar with a cool atmosphere. The drinks were good and the staff were nice!

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    Kristina K.

    The Onion rings were phenomenal! Jon was the best bartender. I got a Taco Truck dust bowl IPA . Great atmosphere! Friendly environment and great staff.

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    Food is good if your hungry. Best sausage in town. Hard to find bar food this good.

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    Awesome place to grab some brews and grub with great prices. Staff is amazing and the atmosphere is nice.

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    Amazing bar tenders. Atmosphere is awesome. Amazing food. Soup is phenomenal. Compliments to their chef!!!

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    great food, great atmosphere, and amazing service. bartenders are top notch. especially the big guy Paul.

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    Mark is my guy. Best place in Sonoma. Rafa might be drunk. Didn't have West Fork Whiskey, but we'll survive, And it's hot today

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    This place is a joke. Rude staff and crappy drinks. How is this place still open? Avoid at all costs.

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