What a wonderful experience! I was in rohnert Park for a short stay and was very excited to try…read morethis place and I always love to try empanadas wherever I go. I must say, I have had a lot of empanadas in my life in several countries including argentina and every time I see an empanada place in the states and these are hands down the best I've ever had. I was greeted at the door by a precious woman that took my order and came back 10 minutes later with a package that looked like a beautiful birthday gift with the most beautiful flower on top. The staple beef and spicy beef delivered a mouthful of flavorful deliciousness. The more unique flavors of the spinach artichoke and the plum bacon elevated the traditional empanada experience. The blueberry cobbler was a perfect end to a perfect meal. This small little place attached to a gas station was a surprising gem of an experience and I will be sure to make a point to go back the next time I'm in town.

This place makes the best empanadas and canastaitas (think tiny quiche)…read more We have a home in Argentina and think Vinoma makes the very best! The owner wife of Vinoma is from Argentina and we were told the recipes that owner husband, Brian, uses were his mother-in-laws. Then he add his own magic touch and creativity! You can eat them in you car, sit outside at their tiny table (weather permitting) or take them home. It is also great to purchase them frozen and cook them in your oven when you like. P. S. They make great appetizers for when guests come over!

Hidden gem in a strip mall with easy parking. Service was great and food came out fast…read more Menu had a wide range of spring rolls, egg rolls and appetizers along with pho and standard rice dishes. The Chinese noodles were a bonus on on the menu with chow fun, birds nest and other specialties! Don't miss out on the fried calamari -- we would have bought two of those but ended up too full. The Vietnamese coffee was right on as well. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Ambiance was good with a big TV so you can stay entertained. Enjoy!

This place was so good!!! I didn't expect such good pho from a more modern looking restaurant…read moreambiance, but Simmer did not disappoint. My boyfriend tried pho for the first time and he really enjoyed it as well. The service is phenomenal here. We're definitely coming back.

Am I a *little* crazy for driving 1.5 hours from SF just to try out a new seafood boil spot?…read morePossibly...and left not disappointed. I enjoy more of an "asian" taste when it comes to seafood boil flavors, so the fact that this place has hotpot only made my expectations higher. Prices are fair, and there were empty spots with no line by the time I left (6PM). I ordered 1lb of head on shrimp, clam, and mussel with the combo of potatoes, corn and sausage, with a side of garlic noodles. The highlight is the Simmer Sauce, which is a sweet, spicy, and a little savory/garlicky. The medium packed a kick, so I would definitely get mild for the low spice tolerance people. Shrimp was huge and tasted pretty fresh. Clams varied in size with some clam meat being smaller than others. Mussels were solid, but I noticed we had a couple of closed shells. The garlic noodles paired perfectly with everything, acting both as carbs and great for dipping in the sauce. Although this place beats most if not all seafood boils in the bay area, I had to wait about 30min for my garlic noodles. My server claimed they were making a new batch, but it was a little disappointing having mostly finished everything before they were served. I also had to flag my server down instead of them coming over for updates on my order and getting my bill. The seafood boil came within 10min otherwise though.

I doordashed from here for a large gathering of 12 people…read more 2 Family combos (house sauce med) + 1 combo (sausage/corn/potato) Garlic noodles Fried shrimp Shaking beef The whole shrimps were HUGE and tender, not rubbery at all. We were pleasantly surprised and guests were satisfied. The crawfish were big as well. The star was the sauce though. Perfectly addictive umami!

don't even have the words for how good this pizza is. The crust, the sauce, the cheese -- it all…read morejust hits different. And the salad? Equally amazing. Fresh, crisp, and clearly made with care. But what really makes this place special is the people. The service was warm, fast, and genuine. You can tell they love what they do. On top of that, they give back to the community and that says everything about who they are. Amazing food + amazing hearts = my new favorite spot. 10/10, I'm telling everyone

Wow, we had an absolutely delicious pizza here while on our roadtrip pit stop. It's so rare to find…read morea place that does a proper 3-day slow-fermented pizza dough, so my mouth (and tummy) was so happy to find this place. I got the red sauce pizza with mozz and tomme cheese + sausage added, and the combo was scrumptious -- reminded me of a NY style slice I had growing up but fresher and more elevated. I can't wait to come back!

Passing by VN Flavor as we walked out of Raley's, we smelled aromas that drew us in for lunch. We…read moreordered inside and waited for our takeaway to be prepared. The woman at the counter was so nice and polite, she allowed us time to look at the menu before ordering. We split all three dishes and had leftovers of the short ribs and popcorn chicken that we had for dinner. The banh mi was my wife's favorite dish and the Korean short ribs were mine. The flavors were vibrant and each bite had me wishing my stomach would ever fill up. The meats were marinated well, the taste was intoxicating and I'll be ordering this for lunch again.

My friend and I went in for lunch. She got the chicken pho and I got the spicy pork sandwich. The…read morebowl of pho was huge and she was able to take half of it home. She stated that it was very, very delicious. The pork sandwich was also large and very good. I requested no cilantro on it and they honored my request. The place is small with several booths The staff were very friendly and helpful. The food came quickly.

Lovely spot for lunch! This restaurant is run by an amazing woman who clearly pours her heart into…read moreevery dish, she cooks everything herself, and it shows. The food is consistently delicious, and I can't recommend the pork belly banh mi enough. I usually order ahead for pickup, which is always smooth and convenient. While there's no indoor seating, there are a couple of outdoor tables that are perfect when the weather is nice. I've also tried the shrimp spring rolls, and they were just as fresh and flavorful. If you're looking for authentic, homemade food made with care, this place is a must-visit. Easy 5 stars!

I've walked past this place many times, but just never really noticed it. Came across it while…read morelooking on Yelp for a Vietnamese craving. Had great reviews and it did not disappoint. Small little hole in the wall place. Order at counter and ate outside. Got the Chicken Bun Bowl and crispy rolls. Both were made fresh and super delicious. Shout out to the woman who took the order, checked us out, made the food, and served us outside. So nice and sweet.

A long time standing hole in the wall place that is in a dying shopping strip in Rohnert Park. I've…read moreonly had their two pupusa meal that comes with beans and rice. You can pick two different fillings or two of the same. If you come in, you can hear about their current filling specials which have yet to disappoint! The staff is super nice and welcoming. The ambiance is tropical, which is fun! You can sit inside, outside or take it to go. Highly recommend!

Pretty good! Stop by here because my uncle was buying a car nearby and we were hungry. I got a…read morepupusa burger with pupusas revuelta and carne asada. Also got agua fresca de mango. Everything was delicious and service was super friendly. If I am ever in the area, I'd definitely drop by again, probably will be my pit-stop on the way to Sonoma Raceway.

You know the food is good when you remember to take a picture...after you've already inhaled half…read moreof it. Guilty. I ordered the sashimi (salmon and yellowtail) along with a specialty roll topped with yellowtail, salmon, and tuna. The sashimi was incredibly fresh, and the cuts were thick enough that you actually felt like you were getting your money's worth instead of paper-thin slices. The roll was outstanding. Every bite was balanced--none of the fish overpowered the others, the rice wasn't packed too tight, and there wasn't enough sauce to hide the quality of the ingredients. Just clean, fresh flavors done right. The service was friendly, the restaurant was clean, and everything came out quickly. I'll definitely be back the next time work brings me to Rohnert Park. And next time I'll try to remember the photo before my stomach takes over.

Food is great! Server is fantastic and attentive, even remembering and acknowledging returning…read morecustomers. Feel very welcomed and really satisfied!

I was meeting a friend for lunch. I told her an acquaintance said the burgers were fantastic, so we…read moretried it. The service was a little slow. I ordered the Waterhawk burger. The brioche bun was so very good. The burger was cooked perfectly and too much for me to eat. I brought half home. I also order a salad that came in a bowl. The dressing was so bland. I asked for more dressing and it didn't help. Some of the lettuce was the size of my hand and nearly impossible to cut in a bowl. The leaves were also brown. I pointed that out to the waitress and got a quick "sorry". Not sure if the info was conveyed to the kitchen. There were peels of cucumber and carrot. Again too long to eat gracefully and hard to cut because of the bowl. I looked around and realized everyone who ordered salad, also requested salt and pepper. Shoulda thought of that. My friend order the fried chicken sandwich, again on brioche and it was great. I ate some of her fries (mental note, order fries, not salad) they were so good and definitely abundant. The hibiscus iced tea was stellar. The restaurant has a full bar, many TV's and a very large outdoor seating area on a small lake. The inside is spacious and well decorated. I will probably go again if I'm in the area. Just no salad!

Pub food at best. If you like alcohol and a view, then this is your spot. However, I don't drink…read moreand the food isn't something I'd go out of my way to come back to. The lake view is great. The bathrooms are very clean and charmed with audio birds of the rainforest. We ordered spinach dip, wings and a falafel burger with garlic fries well done. Spinach dip was whole spinach and not chopped. Resulting in large chewie and stringy spinach globs. My falafel burger was a dry well done puck. And my not so garlic fries came out regular and soft. My hubby had 2 wings and left the rest of the wings. Patio is pet friendly. Great view. Our waitress was sweet. The food didn't do it for hubby and me.

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.