We were staying at the quaint Lodge for our family Sonoma trip, and arrived late so we thought it was a good idea to stick to a place close by the hotel. We loved everything from the food, chic ambiance to the charm of the place that makes it seem like a special place. The restaurant hearing upon my little one celebrated her fourth birthday last week, whipped up a hand written birthday card welcoming her to the restaurant (pic for reference). The staff was so friendly and patient with my chatty elder one too. Overall, it was a great experience and opened up our Sonoma trip well. Gave us a great impression on the hotel too. Oh, the food. I almost forgot. We had a little bit of everything. But two things I wanted to point out - contrary to what is out there, they DO have a kids' menu and do give you one as a part of their coloring book. Second, the steak was great. Being an aspiring vegetarian, I don't say this too often, but the steak was darn good. Our server made him feel like an adult and waited on him as well. He was very proud of himself - thank you for that touch! read more

Wit & Wisdom Sonoma - Hand written birthday card for my little kiddo- so charming! - New American Near Me - Sonoma, California

Had a very disappointing Valentine's dinner at Wit and Wisdom. First of all, we had a reservation but were brought to a table all the way in the back in front of the bathrooms when there were plenty of tables open in the main dining area. I don't understand why but we asked to move and ended up sitting elsewhere. Food was not good. Steak was practically raw when we asked for medium rare and took a long time to recook. The short rib tasted like airplane food. Had high expectations as we do like his other restaurants. Will not be returning. read more

Kinda noisy. See if you could cut down the noise. Tasting prix fixe menu was awesome. Totally worth it. We didn't understand that we got all the dishes on the list. That was wonderful. Our server Myra was great!! read more

The food was exceptional. Last minute change of plans in order to stay close to the Lodge. Service was a bit scripted but the bus staff was on point and would arrive to replace flatware and silverware the second we were done with our course. Overall a great experience. read more

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Had a great date night at Wit & Wisdom! Food was delicious, seafood was fresh and the service was warm and welcoming. Would definitely recommend and can't wait to come back. read more

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Great find in Sonoma. Loved the atmosphere and the friendliness of the staff. Bonus points for being dog friendly. The covered patio was a great place to dine. We enjoyed the Parker Rolls, brick chicken, salmon, sticky toffee pudding and Wit & Wisdom chocolate bar. Everything was great and flavorful. The first batch of Parker Rolls we got had chilled areas like they hadn't been heated enough from the freezer. When I brought it to our server's attention, she immediately brought us new ones that were properly heated. I appreciated that they took them off the bill but wasn't expecting it because they made it right. We will return again when we are wine tasting in the area. read more

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Returned to Wit & Wisdom for my birthday weekend this year and it did not disappoint. We ordered a mix of appetizers, entrees, and desserts. The Parker House rolls, duck fat fries, pizzas, and candy bar dessert stood out the most. We also ordered a couple of tequilas that paired nicely with dinner. Service was top notch, ambiance was relaxing, and we all left very content. Pros: Great drink selections, delicious entrees, appetizers & desserts, and relaxing atmosphere Cons: NA read more

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Amazing restaurant in Sonoma where the atmosphere is just right and the food is heavenly. My favorite dish is probably the duck wings, which makes you question how duck can be so tender. Highly recommend the tasting menu because each item is worth the price :) The service is wonderful from the sommelier to the server, to even the busser. Would definitely come back! read more

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Came here for the first time with a party of 8 after wine tasting. Upon entering the restaurant the aroma from the kitchen was amazing. Our server Christian was personable and very attentive during our meal. We had the following dishes, salmon, cauliflower, seafood boil, wedge salad, gnocchi, bomba pizza, 16 oz prime ribeye with whipped potatoes and an order of the rolls, along with some cocktails. The food reviews are as follows, the wedge salad was a good portion and was delicious, the cauliflower, salmon and seafood boil were tasty as well. The gnocchi was described as too dense and tasting like fried mash potatoes. The bomba pizza was described as not too spicy but very good. My wife and I had the ribeye ( medium rare)and whipped potatoes. The steak was cooked to perfection and the potatoes were very buttery and incredible. Let's not forget the rolls, they had a nice butter/ pepper topping and came out piping hot with honey butter. Kumar at the bar made great drinks and was also very friendly and had good interpersonal skills. I would definitely recommend this restaurant for their food, service and atmosphere. read more

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I absolutely loved my experience at Wit & Wisdom. My fiance and I had dinner here the night we got engaged so I might be slightly biased, but everything about this place was FABULOUS. Every member of the staff that we interacted with was extremely kind and attentive. The restaurant itself featured and open kitchen and tons of seating. The lights are dim and create an intimate feel. The food was excellent. We enjoyed and array of items with a wine tasting menu featuring local wines from Sangiacomo as well. My favorite dish by far was the chef special duck bolognese. I had never had duck before this, but the bolognese made it so approachable and the basil ricotta was perfectly creamy. Everything that I ate was fresh and full of flavor. I would highly recommend this restaurant to everyone. read more

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Our bartender during happy hour was so friendly and helped our group of 12 women feel comfortable and relaxed. The bar was spacious and had a lot of options for drinks. Don't forget to try their French martini!!! Incredible. read more

Wit & Wisdom Sonoma - New American Near Me - Sonoma, California

I am a huge fan of Micheal Mina restaurants and having been to several, was excited to try this! It did not disappoint! First we had an amazing dining experience thanks to our server Matt! He had great recommendations, great pace and was fantastic throughout our meal! Our group enjoyed wine but I had to go with the Pliny the Elder as it's a fantastic IPA that I cannot get easily at home We began with the insanely amazing bread rolls which wrote delicious then some appetizers. The beet ravioli which was a curious but very tasty dish and the dish that for me was the standout of the night - the crab and endive Caesar which was spectacular! I went with two appetizers rather than main - the Hamachi crudo; it was good but I have had better. The prices were a little too big and too thick and it just needed a little something to make it pop! The octopus was however great! It's a beautiful restaurant, amazing service, and perfect for groups! Had a great time and glad we gave it a try ! read more

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The service here was impeccable. I came with a party of five for my birthday. When we arrived they had a handwritten card for me for my birthday. We started with the Parker rolls and ricotta spread and were OBSESSED 10/10 on the rolls. We also got duck fat fries: delish! For the table we enjoyed two pizzas, the salmon entrees, two salads and multiple cocktails. We were stuffed and skipped dessert which in hind sight might have been a tragic mistake! The kicker to the entire experience was the email from the manager thanking me for coming in. Wonderful place. My one and only critique is the soda is not refillable and cost 6$ which I think is absurd. But again our server was upfront and explained it before so there were no surprises which we appreciated. read more

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What a pleasant surprise this restaurant was fantastic. Prime ribeye steak: 5/5 this piece of art/food could not have been cooked any better. It was perfection. At first we thought it was a little steep in price, but then we took a few bites and it was totally worth ~$100 Aged Burger: 5/5 insanely delicious. All the veggies were so fresh. The patty was cooked perfectly at medium buns were toasted and not too buttery or greasy. duck fat garlic fries were also delicious crispy and really fluffy on the inside. Cocktails were really strong. Service was great. Our server was really fun and easy to talk to supporting staff was very attentive. Beautiful setting as well. I would make this 1 hour drive again easily to get a meal this good. read more

We loved the service Jackie gave us. Made our anniversary special. The food was delicious and the drinks were too. We started with the Parker house rolls, then I had the gem lettuce salad. For the course I had the margherita pizza and my husband had the chicken. He had the Arganaut and I had a glass of Zinfandel. read more

Amazing amazing amazing food!!!! And such great service! I'm sitting on my couch today, thinking about the delicious pizza, and hoping they delivered to SF. Get the pizza and the whole cauliflower - both were so good, freshly made, and delicious! The smoked old fashioned was great too. Service was fabulous! Highly recommend. Cannot wait to go back! read more

Wit & Wisdom Sonoma - Pizza - New American Near Me - Sonoma, California

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We love going to Wit & Wisdom. Mostly for the lobster pot pie but the whole vibe is just right. (Sonoma is a little less ____ than Napa and W&W is classy Sonoma.) I'm still rating 5 stars even though you were only serving mini pot pies and I had to turn it and deconstruct it myself. It's so delicious and our waiter put up with my antics. read more

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Service was fantastic. Seafood broil was delicious. Larger group and they were able to accommodate.

Wit & Wisdom delivers the kind of vibe that makes you want to linger -- welcoming, lively, and effortlessly cool. The staff was friendly and refreshingly diverse, and the crowd felt like a great mix of locals and people out for a good night. The duck wings were a standout: perfectly balanced with citrusy brightness, a touch of sweetness, and just enough savory depth to keep you reaching for another. And the cocktails? Let's just say they don't come to play. Bold, boozy, and well-made -- the kind where you sip slowly and respect the craft. If you're looking for a spot with strong drinks, flavorful bites, and a fun atmosphere, Wit & Wisdom is definitely worth a visit. read more

Wit & Wisdom Sonoma - Valley cocktail - New American Near Me - Sonoma, California

tl;dr Flavors are solid, but not sure if they command the prices they are asking for. First time coming here for dinner. Sad to learn they no longer do brunch. Spring lamb pasta: Lamb flavors come forward and the pasta had a nice spring flavor. Bomba Calabresa pizza: Some heat from the peppers and the heartier of the two pizza options. Pancetta and asparagus pizza: The lemon flavors are very prominent and overall a lighter option. Truffle Mac & cheese: flavors tasted exactly how you would expect. Duck fat fried potatoes: Tasty, but definitely not worth $19 Blistered snap peas: These were done, but nothing special. read more

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10/10 dining experience. The food was seriously amazing. The salmon was cooked to perfection and the dessert similar to arroz con leche made all my dreams come true. Our waitress was amazingly helpful in helping us make decisions on food and drink and the restaurant was a vibe. Would definitely come back when visiting Sonoma. read more

Wit & Wisdom Sonoma - New American Near Me - Sonoma, California

We are tourists. We booked this place on open table. When we arrived, we were surprised this restaurant was part of the autograph hotel and that it was a Michael Mina concept. He has like 30 different concepts! The entrance is really cute and there's a nice fire pit seating area in their patio section. We were helped immediately and taken to our reserved table which had a nice card from the staff, congratulating us on our anniversary. We were also offered celebratory glasses of champagne, which we declined. It was still a nice offer, but we were kinda done drinking after our wine tastings all day. We almost got the set menu, but instead, we went with appetizers and would have gotten the lobster pot pie if we were still hungry. But the duck wings, Parker house rolls, octopus and lamb pasta were so filling!!!! We loved all of our dishes. I was surprise the duck wings were 6 instead of 4. What a great serving size. The lamb pasta had a ton of meat. And I believe the pasta is hand made, as I've never seen that style of pasta before? The octopus was perfectly cooked and the sauce was delicious. The bread was as heavenly as one would expect. We did end up splurging on dessert. We got the "candy bar" which is as described! It was fantastic. My husband said he wishes it had a side of ice cream. So, I recommend you order that on the side if you get the candy bar. Service was great. Our leftovers were packed up neatly. Parking is tricky. They don't really have a lot. The lot is for hotel guests? There is a valet- maybe they validate? We parked illegally and thankfully the car was not towed. Wonderful restaurant. Would recommend. Appreciate their attention to detail for our anniversary. Made it very special. Thank you! read more

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Best item for sure was the Basque Country cheesecake that they fire grilled in the style of crème brûlée. This reservation is beautiful and service was great. We celebrated a birthday and they give a little sweet treat along with a birthday candle. It was very nice actually. read more

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We had a fantastic dinner at Wit & Wisdom. The drinks, appetizers, main courses were amazing. The service was top notch and atmosphere was lively and fun. Highly recommend this restaurant. read more

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The Ambiance was beautiful. That said, too loud. The cocktails were beautiful and on point but the bottle of wine my husband ordered was not available and then they offered us something more the double the price as the only alternative in that price range. The gnocchi was not good. And the chicken was dry. Parker house rolls A+. Pretty much a mixed experience. If the 4 dinners we had in Sanoma it is the only place I wouldn't recommend. However it was packed in a Friday night so I guess other people enjoy the experience. read more

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Amazing experience tonight here! 10/10 highly recommend. Didn't have a reservation - was planning on ordering takeout, and turned into a dinner in. That said, I was dressed for a dinner in, and while I feel like I rate a lot of places on their welcomeness to my relaxed when not at work style; here I go again saying the same. Not an issue! May have well as been dressed to the nines. We had a wonderful engaging service from Matt, got to chat with some folks at the table next door, and enjoyed a delightful tasting menu and amazing wines. Highlights were definitely the olives, the oysters, the wagyu, and the spinach. The spinach was phenomenal! I'll be back again later in the week (this time dressed more appropriately) and look forward to another amazing meal! Thank you!! read more

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Went here for NYE dinner. Prix fixe. Service was attentive and friendly. Food delicious and left very full. Would be happy to return and try the regular menu. read more

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Our family of four came up to Sonoma for a few days before Christmas and hit the longest stretch of rainy weather. Our first night there, we went to Wit&Wisdom, which was right there at our hotel, and we had a lovely meal together. Standouts were the hamachi crudo; the Parker House rolls; the smoked fish dip; and the mashed potato side. The drinks and wine selection were wonderful. The staff were so hospitable and warmly welcoming to us, and we appreciated the service and the ambiance, although I'm sorry, I will never understand parents who let their small kids roam freely in a restaurant. It is a very kid-friendly restaurant, and I understand how difficult it can be to dine out with small children, but staying there forever while the kids run around screaming and the parents guzzle alcohol is, IMHO, Not Cool. read more

We enjoyed the ambiance, and the service was decent, but the food and drinks were honestly underwhelming. I eat out enough to know what I'm talking about. A burger is one of the simplest dishes to get right, yet this one was completely forgettable--worse than In-N-Out, and somehow over $30. The duck fries had a fancy name but tasted overly salty and very basic. The oysters were fresh but overpriced, which is understandable given the setting. The duck wings had an interesting flavor, but leaned way too much toward Panda Express-style orange chicken for my taste. We also ordered the butter rolls, and honestly, many places that offer free bread do it better. Overall, don't be fooled by the brand name--it's extremely average. The drinks were average too; you could easily make them at home or get better ones at a cheaper bar. read more

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This place first came in it admittedly the first time I went I was not blown away. I think at that time though menu did not add up with my tastes right at that time. I had a totally fine meal but didn't get it. Decided to give it a try again about a year ago you and a half it was one of the best meals I had had in many years now we've been back a couple times and it is epic good read more

It was so good I went twice in one day! And there were so many other things I want to try. Loved everything I ate; the cocktails were also superb. The whole menu felt inspired and creative and the staff was so kind and friendly. I was there for happy hour and there are some great options. Loved the burger with duck fat fries. Both amazing. I'll be dreaming about them! Went back later and had wood-fired pizza followed by sticky toffee pudding - incredible!! Also got to try the hamachi appetizer. Wow. I'd definitely go back. Great ambiance too - it was full, and not too noisy. Sonoma is lucky to have this place! read more

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This was our 2nd visit to Wit & Wisdom, and we enjoyed it just as much as our first visit. We were greeted warmly by Trisha who set the tone perfectly with her friendly demeanor, scoring us a great table where we could see all of the action but still have quiet conversation as well. Our drinks were on point. We went with a couple of the house signature cocktails, which there are a good selection of. Our server Dylan pointed out a few of the best dishes as we looked over the menu. We went with the crab and endive Caesar, bomba pizza, and the salmon. All were good but the Cesar was excellent. Great service, creative cocktails, and tasty food. We'll definitely return on our next trip up to Sonoma. read more

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2 hour wait for food (group of 6), food itself was not good, and had several folks get sick the next morning. They did take care of half the bill, and were apologetic about the experience ...maybe this was just a bad evening, not sure. Ratings were a bit misleading based on our experience. Topper was the hair on the steak ....not fun. read more

Amazing. The service was great, the server helped us with some selections of our food. Ambiance was clean with a modern look. I love that they had seating area where a staff member took our order for drinks while waiting for our table. Food was delicious. I ordered: Lemon drop with elderflower 10/10 strong and tasty Bread with butter 9/10 bread was fluffy and buttery.. came with a honey butter Liberty farm duck wings 10/10 the hit on the table. Tasty and flavored well Shishito peppers 10/10 the best appetizer. Peach and heirloom tomato salad 8/10 went well together Roasted Petaluma half chicken 10/10 big piece of chicken..skin crispy the crispy potatoes also paired well. Jalapeño Creamed corn 8/10 tasted very well but not spice at all. S'mores soufflé 7/10 read more

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From top to bottom this is hands down one of my all time faves!!!! When you go you have to say hi to Myra (she is the best) Your welcome!!!! read more

Wit & Wisdom Sonoma - New American Near Me - Sonoma, California

The ambience was perfect: warm, refined, and effortlessly upscale without feeling pretentious. Sonoma has no shortage of great restaurants, but this one definitely stands out as a high-end experience worth returning to. read more

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I had high hopes for Wit & Wisdom, but the experience was disappointing. From reception to service, not a single person seemed happy to be there--no smiles, no warmth, and no real hospitality. The only person who showed any positivity was a young man from the back of house. The manager mentioned they were trying new things with a new menu, and to be fair, the food itself was good. Unfortunately, the lack of energy and genuine hospitality from the staff really overshadowed the meal. After an incredible day in Sonoma topped off with wonderful massages at the hotel, we were looking forward to finishing the night with a special dinner. Instead, the atmosphere here felt flat and unwelcoming. Good food alone isn't enough; it's the service and the people that make guests want to return. This restaurant really fell short in that aspect. You can have average food and excellent service, and people will come back. However, great food paired with poor service will never encourage return visits. read more

I'm not sure what to make of Wit & Wisdom. For a Michael Mina establishment my expectations were high. Right off the bat, parking here is a pain, you have to park somewhat far from the restaurant and the valet was absent from their post for most of the time. The staff was friendly but the food hit-and-miss. Salad was bland, but the oysters were great. The presentation was excellent but the portions felt very small for the price. The steak was very good but steak takes very little skill to prepare properly. Salmon was dry and bland - fish is the true test of protein preparation proficiency. I lean closer to three stars but the friendly staff, warm and spacious interior, and strong plating just barely boost wit & wisdom to a four. There are better options for less in Sonoma and this establishment is best suited for the monied but unsophisticated crowd. read more

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If I could give this restaurant more than 5 stars I would. My husband and I went in Friday evening for an anniversary celebration and they did not disappoint... Sweet, hand written card, glass of bubbly to celebrate... Plus they sat us at a corner booth table so it gave us the opportunity to sit close and enjoy our dinner together. Stone fruit salad. AMAZING!! Crudo. AMAZING!! New York steak. AMAZING!! Truffle Mac & cheese. AMAZING!!! Everything was incredible. Our waiter was very sweet and we didn't feel like we were being rushed out the door or peppered with questions during our meal. We'll definitely go back when we're in Sonoma again. read more

A wonderful place with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. We went with a large group and got a variety of dishes and desserts (not all pictured). The best starter that we had was the cazuela and best entree was the Dungeness crab pasta. You can't go wrong with the desserts! The chocolate bar was rich and decadent. The cheesecake had a delicious caramelized layer on the side. We had a lovely time and I highly recommend this place! read more

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