Hubby and I had a delightful & delicious wine/food pairing experience at the "Mayo Family Reserve…read moreRoom" located in Kenwood Ca. while celebrating my 40yr retirement. Chef Oscar Bendeck and staff did an incredible job creating magic with his food pairing with the luscious and unique Reserve Wines. Oscar is very passionate chef and took his time to educate us both on what and how the chosen foods compliment the various high quality Reserve wines presented. A very enjoyable, memorable relaxed experience. We highly recommend while in the wine country you book an experience at the "Mayo Family Reserve Tasting Room" Jeff &Lisa R.

A must do when visiting the Sonoma area. Each tasting is paired with one of Mayos wines with a…read morelively description. Menu changes seasonally using local fresh ingredients. Mayo members receive a substantial discount.

Who doesn't love a local coffee shop? PF has good food, good coffee, plenty of seating... like…read morecoffee shops of yore. I would like lunch sandwiches added to the menu... bueller?

We drive past pillowfight on our way over to Santa Rosa, but we haven't been able to stop until…read moretoday & I am so happy we did! We were greeted by the owner who was so sweet & helpful in helping us pick out a coffee. We decided to order from their seasonal menu, my husband ordered the eggnog latte & I ordered the caramel toffee latte. Both of our coffees came out delicious! The coffee shop has plenty of indoor & outdoor seating, great for families & well behaved pets are welcome as well. They sell handmade & local gifts, all very cute. This is a great coffee shop that is a must visit when in Kenwood!

I went here recently for lunch and all I have to say is that I love this place! While I've been…read morehere before and had their wine, our most recent trip here we just had lunch. Their wines are amazing so it's a great place to visit and easy to Uber to if you are drinking or to add to a list of places on a wine tour for the day. The service is exceptional and their food is so delicious. The ambience is relaxing and inviting. They also have gelato if you come on a warm day. I love their paninis and they have wood fired pizzas. The food here is all so delicious. Love everything about this place and love that it's a family owned winery. Highly recommend to all.

Stopped by VJB Cellars in Kenwood during a wine country day trip with my buddy. The place feels…read morepretty touristic and, honestly, a bit overpriced for what you get. Some staff members were friendly, but a few struggled to explain the products (cheeses), when we had questions. The backyard area is nice and relaxing, with plenty of parking available from two sides, which was a plus. Seating is fairly basic though with mostly standard metal tables and chairs, nothing special. What stood out the most was the service. The team was pleasant, attentive, and made us feel welcome. Overall, an okay experience, but probably not a spot I'd rush back to.

Beautiful property. Rhonda was great! Knowledgeable about the wines and served what we liked. My…read morehusband liked the Malbec Moonlight 2021 the best. They do need to update their bathrooms to reflect how well they take care of the entrance and greeting rooms. We didn't have a reservation and just did a walk in.

Chateau St. Jean was the venue of my good friend Sarah's wedding on 06/14/2025. This beautiful…read morewinery is located in the small town of Kenwood, which is on the north end of the Sonoma Valley. The history of this winery can be traced back to the 1920s, when a rich mining family moved west from Michigan and purchased the land where it sits on. The winery business actually started in the 1970s by several businessmen from the San Joaquin Valley. 50+ years later, it remains one of the more recognizable names in the NorCal wine industry. I got here with my buddy David A. and his wife at around 4:15pm. The first thing that struck me was the tranquility. I was dealing with a major protest in my city that morning, so the peacefulness was truly appreciated by me. Aside from that, nature's beauty was on full display. The sky was blue, the hills were green, and the temperature was a perfect 72F. Sarah couldn't have asked for a better day to have her wedding! The ceremony was held in a covered area near the chateau, with seating set up for 100-150 guests. After the ceremony, a pre-reception cocktail party was held in the courtyard area. After about an hour or so, the dinner reception was held under the giant palm tree. The food and service for the entire event were fantastic. From appetizers to main course to desserts, the food was well prepared and delicious. Service provided by the staff was friendly and attentive. There were a couple minor hitches during the reception, but they resolved them quickly. Chateau St. Jean is definitely worth checking out if you are in the area. As a non-drinker, I don't know enough about their wine to have an opinion on their quality, but I think you will really enjoy the serene setting.

Went last night with friends for a birthday ....that Bib Salad was PERFECTION, and I drank the…read moredressing with the serving spoon once everyone had their share. So fortunate it was the first night the salad returned to their spring menu. I might give my right arm for that dressing recipe ;-) The Korean rice cake/bolognese was very good, toothy satisfying chewiness to the rice "coins"- Really, we devoured everything, the "fish and chips" mixed fish tar -tar, if you will, with tortilla chips, miso Ora Salmon, pork chop, the insane mushroom starter with sweet onion frothiness. Also, the interior is really beautiful and super intimate. Can't wait to return when I next visit Sonoma friends.

I was a huge fan of Animo, so I was expecting big things from Golden Bear Station. The food and…read moreservice was amazing. We were greeted warmly and show to our table promptly. The food style says Italian but it's really Italian Korean fusion. If you want an adventure in flavor and something unexpected GBS is a must My favorites were the short ribs, mushrooms and the pasta, but they have so many excellent choices. This is definitely a place I'd come back to try the whole menu. Too bad it's so far. The restaurant has a warm fireplace beautiful open kitchen. The seats are comfy and things are well spaced. Just a more fitting venue than Animo. If your are up for some inventive Italian with Korean mix this is your place.

Unbelievable service and wine. Highly recommend this hidden gem. Came for my bday with a group of…read more10 and they took care of us beautifully.

FYI: appointment only! We didn't know this but we were still accommodated which we are so grateful…read morefor. We will have to go back! The sauv blanc was crisp and the gardens were peaceful. A perfect stop after hiking at Sonoma valley regional park.

Kenwood Vineyards Spooky Fun & Spectacular Wine!…read more(Visited Halloween Weekend, 2025) What an amazing Halloween experience at Kenwood Winery in Sonoma! The staff went all out dressed to impress in their creative costumes, bringing such a fun, festive vibe to the night. We enjoyed a delicious cheese platter paired with generous pours of their incredible Jack London wines, rich, full-bodied, and absolutely delicious. Between the cozy atmosphere, friendly team, and top-notch wines, Kenwood is a must during spooky season (or any time of year!). Can't wait to come back for another glass or three!

Visited this winery during Sonoma Sips event ( Feb 15-Mar 15, 2025) . What a fantastic way to…read moreexperience a new winery with the offering of a $15 tasting. The setting is beautiful with the magnificent redwood trees and the stylish finished barn tasting room. There is outside seating with umbrella coverage for shade. Our host (Lori) was amazing sharing so much knowledge about the wines and was very friendly making us feel like regulars when it was our first visit. The tasting came with rustic crackers ( my favorite brand btw). This is a very relaxed unpretentious tasting experience. We were offered a couple extra tastes of our hosts favorites. Enjoyable wines at a good price point.