Wow, this is Asian fusion done right! I wish I had a place like this in my neighborhood. I just…read morerealized that they're part of the Stark Reality restaurant group, which has a big presence in Sonoma County. We had also tried Grossman's Noshery & Bar from the same restaurant group and were happy with the food there. I also heard good things about their other restaurants, so it should not have been a surprise that we were also impressed with the food here. Food is served tapas style and honestly, all the dishes sound appetizing. On this visit, we tried a few dishes. I wish I came with a more empty stomach to try more things. We ordered their crispy maitake mushrooms, steamed local black cod, and grilled house-made lamb sausage. Everything was delicious! The crispy maitake mushrooms came with a fish sauce which gave a nice brightening note to eat with fried food. Lemon was also fried with them to help cut any grease, so overall this dish did not feel oily or heavy. The steamed local black cod's ginger scallion oil surprisingly paired very well with the black truffle pesto. It had an earthy flavor profile that was brightened by the ginger. The cod was perfectly cooked and the mushrooms soaked up all of that saucy goodness. I loved this dish! The grilled house-made lamb sausage was Thai inspired and you could definitely taste the spices in the sausage. I actually would've liked more of the tamarind BBQ sauce and basil salad on this dish to help counter the lamb's spiciness a bit, but I enjoyed the dish. Staff was friendly and attentive. Food was excellent and came out quickly. The restaurant is housed in what looks like a historic house, so it was a very cozy environment. They have a patio where you could eat while enjoying nice weather. I would definitely come again if I'm in the area!

Good ambience, attentive servers, nice tasting appetisers, chilled drinks, lots of onsite parking…read morefor B&B customers, can be very busy hence loud and vibrant. *Vegetarians/Vegans may have to be choosy as the fryers being used by B&B are "shared fryers for all foods being prepared" (something shared on their own by our server).

Fleetwood is the restaurant on-site at the Calistoga Motor Lodge. It's a good option, particularly…read morefor a hotel restaurant. We ordered the following (in the order of how much I liked them): - bee sting pizza - pork and beef meatballs - coq au vin - roasted brussels sprouts - tiramisu - smoked apple galette Service was great and patient. We had a number of small kids with us so it was hectic and chaotic, and I appreciated their patience with us. The restaurant got overwhelmed for dinner service on a busy weekend night so the food took a while to come out but everything was otherwise good.

This restaurant and its service get a well-deserved 1 out of 5 stars…read more My boyfriend and I came in not realizing the restaurant was part of a lodge, and from the moment we walked in, the experience was extremely unorganized. No one greeted us or acknowledged us at the entrance, so we were left standing around unsure of what to do until a busser finally asked if we were dining in. He brought us water, but after that, no one came back to check on us or even give us menus. We actually had to grab menus ourselves from the front stand. After waiting quite a while, we had to call the busser over ourselves to let someone know we were ready to order. He told us he wasn't our server and just stood there looking at us, so I asked if he could please get the server for us instead. He responded that the server was "a little busy right now." Meanwhile, the server was behind the bar continuing whatever they were doing and never once acknowledged us. At that point, we felt completely ignored and unwelcome, so we decided to get up and leave. Basic customer service, communication, and attentiveness would have gone a long way

This was my first trip to this restaurant it happened to be Mother's Day. I had the Chophouse…read moreBurger, it was cooked to perfection with the beautiful char lines and flavor perfectly cooked medium and it was truly delicious! The french fries were nothing less than excellent and they gave you plenty "no shortage here". I would highly recommend this place but it's a bit pricey, however well worth the few extra dollars. I gave it a four star rating only because I'd like to see the price come down just a few dollars otherwise a five star. Oh and great staff too.

Large plates! We definitely over-ordered and left with a lot of leftovers…read more Between the two of us we ordered chilaquiles with chorizo, brunchilada, and a crème brule French toast. All the flavors were there! Service was lovely. Seems like a great place to hang out with friends.

Update: After…read moreposting my review, I was contacted by the Director of Destination Operations, who personally acknowledged my concerns and apologized for my experience. I appreciate that management took the feedback seriously and addressed the issue with their team. While my original experience was disappointing, I don't think one employee's behavior should define an entire establishment. The food, atmosphere, and management's response all reflected the level of hospitality I had hoped to experience. I look forward to giving them another chance in the future.

Farmstead in St. Helena delivers some excellent food, but unfortunately the service did not match…read morethe quality of the kitchen. The ribs were outstanding--tender, flavorful, and easily the highlight of the meal. The cheese plate was also thoughtfully curated and well executed, showcasing great local selections and presentation. Unfortunately, the overall experience was negatively impacted by the service. Our interaction with our server Chris N. left much to be desired, as the service felt inattentive and unwelcoming throughout the meal. Great restaurants are about more than just great food, and hospitality plays a major role in the experience. One additional observation: the overly curated "hipster" attitude and vibe felt dated and out of touch. The food stands on its own merits and doesn't need the accompanying pretension. Guests today are looking for authentic hospitality, not an image. Farmstead clearly has talented chefs and a strong menu and the fried chicken Tuesday is great, but improvements in service and guest experience would go a long way toward making it a destination worthy of its reputation.

May 2, 2026 - Santa Rosa…read more This has become our go-to spot whenever we're in Santa Rosa. The bike racing theme gives it a fun, unique vibe, and the atmosphere is always warm and welcoming. Service is consistently quick and friendly--but definitely make reservations, because this place is always busy. We started with their delicious house bread served alongside an olive tapenade--such a great way to kick things off. We also ordered a bottle of the Tom Mackey Cellars 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon, which paired nicely with everything that followed. For appetizers, we shared the grilled polenta and calamari, both of which were excellent. For my main, I ordered the house special seafood risotto, which was flavorful and perfectly cooked. My husband had the Spaghetti Pescatore--loaded with wild prawns, clams, calamari, fresh scallops, and fish of the day in a light tomato, garlic, and olive oil sauce--and it was just as good as it sounds. Around the table, we also had the lamb ravioli, Spaghetti Levi Leipheimer, and the Gnocchi Riviera, and every dish was a hit. Consistently great food, a lively atmosphere, and reliable service make this our must-do restaurant while in Santa Rosa.

My husband and I ate there for our anniversary. At 6:30 PM on a Wed, no reservations needed. I've…read morebeen before on a weekend, and it was very crowded. Service was good, we enjoyed the bread and our bottle of chianti. They served olive tapenade with the bread. We both had salads that we enjoyed very much, the arugula with fennel, goat cheese, golden beets & balsamic and the RADICCHIO salad with pear, gorganzola cheese, fennel & balsamic. We both loved our entrees: They were just perfect: SPAGHETTI PESCATORA FETTUCCINE BOLOGNESE To top it off we shared a Tiramisu for dessert. Everything was absolutely delicious. The service was good and prompt, the very boisterous waiter was kind, enthusiastic, and sometimes hard to understand. All in all it was a great experience. The vibe is old school Italian restaurant. I love that their wine list has plenty of Italian wines because CA wines give me a migraine. Its a sweet place that I will return to.

www.cabianca.com | ca'bianca.com 835 Second Street, Santa…read moreRosa, CA 95404 We have dined there on many special occasions! The cuisine and customer service is consistently outstanding. Last night was a large gathering of the Santa Rosa Symphony patrons and soloists. Each one of us left w/ an outstanding impression of Ca'Bianca! The owner and manager is always there to greet the guests w/ the time-honored wait staff and culinary artists in the kitchen. A fresh flower adorned the gracious table setting. Looking forward to our next dining experience there! Each of the three courses was superb.

Love coming here for special occasions. A friend introduced me to this place and I'm so glad she…read moredid! The chef definitely knows what he is doing! Menu offers a good selection of different dishes. I always try to look at the menu ahead of time but sometimes I feel like having steak and then once I get to restaurant, a different dishes looks more appetizing. So that's the only issue I have here, everything looks amazing and makes it so hard to narrow it down. I usually go with friends and we each choose very different item and then end up sharing a little of our dishes with each other. Nothing disappoints. Everything is a MUST try! The waiters and waitresses are also very helpful in selecting a dish. It is a bit pricey but what do you expect when the food ingredients are fresh? I'm willing to pay an arm and a leg for a good meal. Can't wait to come for my birthday later this month!

The Wagyu beef flank steak was not tender at all. The taste was good but personally I don't believe…read moreit was Wagyu! We had small plates. The shrimp was served with the heads and we asked our waiter, Matt, if the chef would please cut heads off before serving. And he said no, that's the way it is served. After asking to speak to the chef the prawns finally came out with no heads. I know it sounds petty but what was the big deal. The flatbread was delicious as well as the asparagus. We found Matt was very curt and not a friendly waiter at all.

Was warmly greeted by a hostess and server when we walked in. Immediately seated. Staff brought…read morewater and our waiter touched the table and immediately gave us a run down of the drink specials. I ordered the special strawberry smash and my gf ordered a lavender mocktail. The tomatillo gazpacho was unique (different in a good way). The beet and goat cheese salad was excellent (intend to steal this concept). The margarita and pep flatbread also exceeded my expectations. Overall solid service, drinks and meal. Good job.

Best meal I've had in a long while where I loved everything I ordered…read more The staff were friendly and attentive. Clean restaurant, chill vibes! What we ordered - Hot Oysters- Garlic Butter YUM! Delectable Burrata - soft and smooth, fresh pistachios drizzled with honey and super delicious pizza bread slices The Burger- meat patty was a+ added caramelized onions and pepper jack. It was just so good! Washed it all down with a Mocktail - The White Lotus. Refreshed the palate! I am a good kinda full! Would love to try so many other items in the menu including the desserts! This place is a solid choice

It was crowded when we arrived at 18:00, but we were seated right away and our server, Mia, was…read morevery good. I was not that hungry and just ordered a pizza. It was very good! When I got home I checked my receipt because I thought that the total for four people was awfully high. I found that I was charged for two bottles of wine instead of one. I called and reported the mistake and they were able to correct my charge in a timely manner. I would eat here again based on the service alone.

This is a cool bar and restaurant that offers live music, though we arrived after the set ended on…read morea Saturday evening. The music-themed decor on the walls added a bit of character to the space. We sat ourselves at a table, grabbed a menu we saw sitting near the bar at the center of the venue, and found an employee walking around to place our food order. He was friendly and helpful and provided excellent service. It took about 25 minutes for our food to be ready which was kinda long, but after trying our dishes, it was totally worth the wait. The potato skins were like mini loaded baked potatoes, but fluffier and easier to eat. It was super cheesy and tastier than I expected, especially with the ranch and sour cream that came on the side. The classic pot pie was a large dish and quite filling, with plenty of sizable chunks of chicken and veggies mixed together nicely in a thick and flavorful roux. Not to mention the flaky buttery crust on top. Wow, I really liked this. And my bf finished every last bite of his grilled salmon dish, no complaints. The lemon drop cocktail was yummy, just the right sweetness and a good amount of alcohol without ruining the flavor. All in all, we had a 5-star experience at Torches and wouldn't hesitate to return.

I love this restaurant! The owner and staff always make me feel at home whether dining solo at the…read morebar, in an intimate alcove for a special dinner, a private party (wow was that fun!) or a large community fundraising banquet. The cocktails are delicious and many prepared with a special flair, and the beer taps are exceptional. The chowder hits in all the good ways. The most recent soup I had was the butternut squash which was excellent. My favorite lunches are the French Dip with killer fries, and the grilled chicken salad. Dinner, wowza that prime rib! The portions are huge. It's not easy running a restaurant these days, I know the owner works her tail off. Staffing is difficult everywhere but Torches manages and even opens for lunches! The prices are more than fair for the generous portions. I hope the community continues to support this family owned restaurant as much as this restaurant continues supporting the community. I know I'll be back!

Franscio was amazing!! He had amazing service, and super amazing energy! Thanks to him we enjoyed…read morean amazing dinner and had amazing vibes and great quality food

Norcina is one of my fav Italian pizza spots in the city. Who knew it was related to Bottega. We…read morewere meeting friends and they suggested this spot, only when we arrived and looked at the menu did we realize they are same owners. This place seems a bit more expensive though, why is that? some of the drinks were $18+. Anyway - they have my fav Mozzarella en carozza. (translates to "mozzarella in a carriage"). It did used to be better (bigger) and slightly less breaded at Norcina - but still a winner. I ordered the pasta with the sausage and the peas, which is one of their most popular. DELISH! - Hubby got the truffle risotto, which was also good, I just cannot order risotto out anymore bc the Instantpot makes is so well - and for pennies compared to this place. The service was pretty uneven. They kinda wanna rush you through dinner (we asked our waiter to slow the dinner down the service of our apps and dinner - and he did - but he also slowed down our cocktail orders and silverware, etc...which is not what we meant.