We stopped here for lunch in between wineries on our Sonoma County wine‑tasting tour, and it turned…read moreout to be one of the highlights of our day. The entire staff was so nice, friendly, and genuinely attentive you could feel the hospitality the moment we walked in. We sat at the bar, and the bartender deserves a special shout‑out. He took amazing care of us. On his recommendation, we ordered the burgers, and they were honestly the best, juiciest, most delicious burgers we've ever had! Everyone we encountered in town had that same warm, welcoming energy. It made our quick lunch stop feel like a real experience, not just a meal. We left saying we have to come back and spend more time in downtown Sonoma this place and its people made a lasting impression.

Came here on the rec of a local and I'm glad we did! It was the perfect meal for our group of three…read moreto easily share, even with a gluten allergy. We ordered oysters, deviled eggs, and a ceasar salad to start, then got the steak and broccoli for a main course. I loved the oysters, steak, chimichurri that came on it, crispy potatoes, and deviled eggs. These might have actually been some of the best crispy potatoes I've ever had, they did them pretty perfectly. The Caesar salad was a little mayo heavy in some bites and anchovy heavy in others, dressing could have been mixed a little better, but it was still good for the most part and a good portion too. I was glad we got the broccoli to have another vegetable, but didn't love the sauce on it. It didn't really go with what we were eating, and just felt like it could've been rounded out a little more. We lucked out, didn't have a reservation but they had a spot for us on the outdoor patio, which ended up being the perfect spot to dine on a nice warm evening. It was quaint and felt like someone's backyard, highly recommend sitting back here when the weather is good.

Had fabulous steak sandwiches on fresh focaccia here today…read more Already thinking of when I can go back for another. Great spot for the kids too. Playground was great

We finally was able to visit Bloom…read more It is essentially "all outside" seating style place. During this visit, we ordered a cheese plate (which was on the web site menu but not on the menu, but still sable to order it) and peach salad. We also ordered KC Lab wines (who is the owner of the restaurant), and are reasonablly priced too. Food is very high quality, fresh, and not overwhelming. This is a very perfect place to stop by after visiting the Sonoma wine country and heading back to the bridges home. If the service is a bit more attentive, I think this will be a perfect 5*, I am sure they can make that happen.

I'm not even a big tuna lover but do NOT skip the tuna dip with crème fraiche. It had delicately…read moresliced cucumbers and onions on it, my personal fav veggies to pair with my occasional tuna sandwich. Delicious! My partner got the patatas bravas with his salmon. So crispy and garlicky! And, the kitchen (plus our amazing server Gustavo!!) was kind enough to make a custom pesto cavatelli for me because I didn't want the cavatelli with morel mushrooms! I will be thinking about the texture of this pasta + the pistachio pesto for a long time. They kept the corn pudding of the original dish at the bottom and it was such a good combination of flavors. I got chicken added on top. I got an espresso martini with gin; pretty good, just wished there was a bit more espresso flavor. Probably would order one of their house cocktails instead next time. Lastly we had the stone fruit cobbler with ice cream and a pine nut/pistachio brittle. Unlike any other cobbler I've ever had. Perfection of different textures. Also, we had the duck fat fries on another day; they were delightfully crispy and lightly seasoned with garlic. The ranch it came with was so yummy and definitely dill-forward. I'd definitely come back! Thank you for your hospitality.

Just finished a 4 course dinner. It was mostly delicious successes and just one failure…read more The burrata salad was fresh, flavorful. The cheese portion was kind'a skimpy. The Parker house rolls looked a lot more impressive than they tasted. Over salted on top. Airy texture inside but weirdly chewy in a Wonder bread goopy way. Not a pleasing mouth feel. After just 15 minutes on our table they were stale. Bambie ordered salmon. Nice hunk, probably 7 ounces. Pink and fleshy. Moist. Gently cooked. Sides were garden fresh vegetables. I ate the 1/2 chicken. Airline cut. It was a little pullet, maybe 6 ounces. Cooked well. The spicy red sauce that was under the bird was outstanding. I'd be perfectly happy to have a plate of spaghetti with this sauce. The crunchy fingerling potatoes were fun at first, but as the meal went on I couldn't finish them. They were too oily and too salty. Dessert was the recommended cheesecake. Righteous. The exterior of the big slice had a mild Crème brûlée texture and the cake itself was a heavenly cloud. The poached strawberries were the perfect accompaniment. So, is this a 5 star meal & experience? No. i put it in the casual sort'a fine dining box. Last night I ate at The Girl and the Fig on the Sonoma town square. That meal was much more delicious for significantly less money. Tourists who are overly impressed with Michael Mina will be happy here. Locals like me who grew up eating at Sondra Bernstein's several restaurants over the years will be even happier.

Great atmosphere in beautiful outdoors. Nice Bar and dining…read moreas well. Dog friendly with menu. Food prep good

We had dinner at Layla with a party of six, and while the food was excellent, the service was…read moredisappointing enough that it overshadowed the entire evening. The biggest issue was that a mandatory 20% gratuity was automatically added to our bill. If you're going to require guests to pay a 20% tip regardless of the experience, the service should at least meet that standard. Unfortunately, it didn't. Our server, Chloe, seemed far more occupied with spending time in the kitchen or attending to guests seated outside than checking on our table. We were dining inside, where the restaurant was nearly empty, yet she would disappear for 10-15 minutes at a time, leaving us with no way to ask for refills, order additional drinks, or get simple questions answered. To make matters worse, our wine glasses arrived visibly dirty. We pointed it out, but they were never replaced. That's a basic service expectation at any restaurant, especially one at this price point. She also volunteered recommendations for her "favorite" dishes, despite us never asking for suggestions--and they happened to be among the most expensive items on the menu. It felt more like upselling than genuine hospitality. The kitchen deserves credit because the food was genuinely very good. But great food can't make up for inattentive service, especially when guests have no choice but to pay a mandatory 20% gratuity. If Layla is going to automatically add a 20% tip, then they should ensure the service earns it--not simply collect it regardless of how poor the experience is.

What an enjoyable experience we had at El Dorado Kitchen. My wife and I were sat outside for…read more"Golden Hour" and the team immediately adjusted the umbrellas to ensure we were completely shaded. I ordered a local beer and my wife struggled deciding which drink to order but chose the mezcal cocktail. We ordered shrimp cocktail and oysters to start. Only the oysters came with horseradish but I feel that the shrimp should have had some with the cocktail sauce as well. Regardless, I'd order both raw bar dishes again. For entrees my wife ordered the steak frites which she thoroughly enjoyed. I couldn't decide on what I wanted so I ordered three appetizers. The tuna tartare and burrata were great but the pork belly was out of this world. Very flavorful and a well-thought-out dish; something that I will order every time I go there. We of course ended with dessert. The strawberry rhubarb crisp was terrific as was the crème brûlée. I didn't the sorbet paired well with the crème brûlée but it was delicious on its own. The staff was attentive throughout the meal ensuring our plates were cleared and waters were topped off in a timely manner. We will definitely return and look forward to exploring their menu.

This review is for the El Dorado "Cantina"…read more The tacos were actually amazing, however.... The gentlemen served us moldy beer! There was legit mold, sticky black fibers on top of the beer can that they served us. As if it was left in the fridge for month, condensation and warmth over and over again. He did "clean" it for us, but you could still see it. WHAT IS GOING ON ?? Not worth the price we had to pay. thumbs down!

French food dining is always a treat - especially when it's done right with charming decor and…read moreservice! Their duck liver mousse with fig (of course fitful to its name), is so indulgent! They came around to give us a second round of crostini since we ran out and we didn't have to request for it. They must get a lot of requests of the extra crostini to enjoy and finish the mousse entirely! Steak tartare to savor over as well as their pickled caperberries, offered something different to cornichons and complimented well with the steak tartare. Duck confit was to be delved into! They know how to make the duck confit still juicy and tender! I adore the corn ragout, pickled alliums, squash and sweet peppers all mixed together and laid underneath the duck confit. It's a unique dish and a signature entree one must order! I haven't tasted anything like this before. Their iron steak could be replaced with something else. I do like their frites on this entree but they could have upped their game by providing gratin instead (which they have on their menu only as a side) with the steak. Adored their gratin. Overall warm dining atmosphere, quaint vibes and quality, attention to detail, French bites being served here!

I wanted to give this spot another chance on our latest trip to Sonoma and I have to say, the…read moreexperience was incredibly lack luster. I would not wait a month + for a reservation here for a weekend. We were sat outside as it was a beautiful August night. They do have a few heating lamps if you are worried about it being too cold. We sat for around 20 minutes + without anyone noticing us or stopping in. One gentleman stopped by to ask for our drink orders and said our waitress would be with us soon. It did appear that 2 folks were manning the full packed outdoor patio on a Friday night, definitely an oversight. When we finally realized who our waitress was, we realized she had stopped in 2-3 times to the table to left of us, which was like 3 inches away from us. I totally get a waitress being busy but it would have been awesome for her to stop in and just let us know she would be back. Our drinks came out another 10 minutes later and the dirty martini was solid but the fig old fashion was pretty lack luster. When our waitress finally came, we ordered tomato soup and the halloumi for appetizer, along with sharing the burger. The soup was quite good and they did bring extra crackers for us which was a nice touch. They completely forgot our halloumi and normally you would be able to find your waitress and ask about it - not here. We waited another 25 minutes until we saw her again and by that time, our burger had come out. Now our burger was decent but nothing special at all, In-N-Out has a better burger. As we sat and waited to get the check, we realized we had been at dinner for over 2 hours and had gotten one drink, 1 app (missing second), and one meal in the time. When we asked for our check, our waitress disappeared for another 20 minutes, pushing the meal to over 2+ hours. She did kindly come with a cookie with a candle for my birthday, which was very sweet but we were at a point in the meal that we were just ready to leave. On top of that, we saw a rat running along the top of the fence during the meal which fell into the patio side of the restaurant. I understand we are outside but definitely not pleasant to see when you are sitting at dinner.

If someone was to ask me for a rec in Sonoma, this would be top 3…read more Incredible. Multiple people recommended Valley to us so we came by for brunch. The breakfast potatoes were to die for. Wow 10/10. The chilaquiles were the best I've ever had. The sauce had an incredible flavor with a salty balance from the queso. The restaurant is a vibe. It's so fun and funky. P.s as I'm sitting on the patio next door I'm tempted to go back for dinner ;)

Eh. Personally, I would not go back for lunch. Noodles were not good to me and was served in a…read moreshallow dish... which for a broth-y meal, that was an interesting choice. Flavor was not my taste. Also, the soup spoon they gave me was a ladle and was awkward to eat. BLT was okay as well. The tomato had little to no flavor and was soaked with mayo at the bottom. Giving this a 2 star only because of the atmosphere and service.

I had a late lunch. As soon as I stepped in I was greeted. I sat by the water outdoors. There is…read moreoutdoor of indoor seating. All staff were super friendly, several checked in on me. They def knew their menu. Immediately brought water with cucumber and lemon, very refreshing. I ordered the bread with butter to start, it was excellent. That butter just melts on every bite, taking the bread to the next level. Staff recommended the Rachel pastrami. It did not disappoint. It was very simple. However the combination of the thousand Island, sauerkraut, the pastrami and buttered bread just made it so delicious. It was decently meat packed too. The sandwich came with fries which I inhaled the ketchup that they brought me extra. It also came with two types of coleslaw both were delish. They were not overwhelming with dressing. The yellow one was interesting bc I thought it was turmeric but it was slightly sweet. Delish as well. Also ordered their Italian prosecco. I'm into red wine but for some reason perhaps the environment I felt the prosecco would work and it did! It was bubbly refreshing, tasty, and not dry. Their restroom was big and clean. This is in the Jack London Village. They have parking on both ends. The village has other restaurants and wine tasting as well.

Such a cute, quaint little spot tucked away in Glen Ellen! The setting is beautiful, especially…read morewith the historic water wheel running alongside the restaurant. It has a cozy, rustic charm that makes you want to slow down and enjoy your meal. Here's what we tried: Lemon Drop Martini - Refreshing and well-balanced. A solid way to kick off lunch. Della Fattoria Bread - Our waiter hyped it up as "the best bread in California." Maybe my expectations were a little too high because...it was just okay to me. Good, but not the showstopper I was expecting. Brussels Sprouts - These were really good! Perfectly roasted with lots of flavor. Spicy Sweet Chili Wings - THE STAR OF THE SHOW! These were hands down the best thing we ordered. Crispy, sticky, sweet with just the right amount of heat...absolutely delicious! I'd honestly come back just for these. Clam Chowder - Creamy, comforting, and a nice starter. Bacon Cheeseburger - A solid burger that definitely hit the spot. My only real complaint? The wings. Not the flavor--the portion size. For $20, I think the order should include at least 8-10 wings. You get six (the sixth one is hiding under the garnish in my photo ), and one of them was noticeably smaller than the others. They were so good that I just wished there had been more! Overall, I really enjoyed my visit. Between the charming atmosphere, friendly service, and those unforgettable wings, I'd definitely come back again. Next time, I'll probably skip the bread and go straight for another order of those wings!

Went to celebrate my moms birthday with my family. Our server Christian was amazing, great…read moreattention to detail (especially for someone like me who drinks a lot of water) my water was refilled very quickly. Ambiance was amazing, the aesthetic of the restaurant was very pleasing. Furthermore you cant forget the rest of the staff, Dawa and Fiona were great, they came over and wished my mom a Happy Birthday as well! The service was so attentive by everyone, you can tell they truly care about your experience. Additionally I got the filet and it was perfect. The filet was very juicy and tender. The wipped potatoes that paired with the Filet were stellar, smooth creamy and very tasty! Overall the experience is one to never forget and a place to come by in Sonoma! I will definitely be back!

Roasted chicken, filet, and lamb shank ...each and every one of these was a hit!…read moreThe filet was topped with a type of chimichurri and cooked perfectly..our server recommended the lamb shank..fall off the bone and meaty.. I would return...thank you!

Great date night with my wife…read more Friendly and very attentive staff. Food was all good. Fillet was very high quality, cooked perfectly, sauce was great. I usually dont order steak outside of steakhouse, but this was well worth it. My wife would get her pasta again. Desserts were both great, a cobbler special and a a pudding, although they were very different sized portions, recommend asking before ordering dessert. Wine menu looked good, but we brought a bottle.

It was very clear that they rush you out of here. Service…read moreand food were great, but you CAN'T relax. Sitting down at 6:30, they told me they wanted me and my 2 friends out by 8. Not good in the world of high end wine country restaurants. They are always checking and rushing you out. As a local, It made me very sad. For this price tag, one does not want stress. The former owner was not like this. Not going back until they chill out.