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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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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[[HIGHLIGHT]]This place first came in it admittedly the first time I went I was not blown away.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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

[[HIGHLIGHT]]We enjoyed the ambiance, and the service was decent, but the food and drinks were honestly underwhelming.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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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First, I don't write negative reviews unless something is very wrong. Everything about our experience was not good. Staying at the Lodge at Sonoma next door, which shows their menu for pickup. I tried at least 6 times to call over 30 minutes and no one picked up. We walked down (2 minutes from our room) and ordered from the hostess. They said it would be 25 minutes, so we ordered a drink from the bar while waiting. We watched some of the food (oven pizza and broccoli) being prepared, and all were brought to us at the bar. Once we got to the room, we were quite surprised that the food was ALL lukewarm and one of the items ordered was wrong. Being this close to the restaurant and taking the food back immediately made this more of a surprise. I would not recommend or even consider eating in the restaurant after this. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]The Ambiance was beautiful.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]That said, too loud.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]However it was packed in a Friday night so I guess other people enjoy the experience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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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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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

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'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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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

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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Pricey but the ambience and the food is divine. I would definitely come in again. The service was also wonderful. Suggest parking in the hotel lot or on the side street. read more

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Maybe I'm just not a fan of the current seasoning and flavors they used but they got a lot of potential! Since we were staying at the Lodge, and have had a bit to drink already. we figured we would try this place out. We didn't have reservations but that was fine, we just sat in the bar area which was very cozy and comfy. More "laidback" anyways. We ordered: hamachi crudo - wasn't a fan of the olive oil, made the dish heavy on tongue. was hoping for fresh and light. crab and endive salad - this could have been soo good. but sooo heavily dressed it was SOOO SALTY. blehhh get this but tell them to go light. I really wanted to eat it. duck wings - fall off the bone, well seasoned. steak burger - big burger, thick patty, it was okay to me, but husband enjoyed. crab pasta - had high hopes as well, it was good but again heavy? just missing a little something. but still enjoyed it the next day when we got home. service was fine, ambiance was nice. location was great. it is a nice place to come with friends and others. I'd give them a try again and pick other items. read more

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The restaurant is very beautiful and cozy! All the staff were attentive and friendly. They were on top of refilling water and making sure we had everything. The food was so good! We ordered a variety of plates and they were all perfectly cooked, fresh and delicious. We would definitely return, and they rotate the menu so would love to try more items! read more

Wit & Wisdom Sonoma - DUCK FAT FRIED POTATOES CRAB & ENDIVE CAESAR LIBERTY FARM DUCK WINGS - New American Near Me - Sonoma, California

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We tried other Michael Mina restaurants in the Bay Area--and can't say we were always impressed. Wit and wisdom was truly a gem for the seafood lover. My friends and I thoroughly enjoyed our cocktails and we couldn't have been more pleased with our entrees. As you can see in the photos--the seafood platter was divine. Two of us ordered the tuna ahi steak and that was cooked perfectly. We also shared some oysters that were so fresh. Lastly--we ordered a steak and that was cooked perfectly. Obviously--the service was amazing and would recommend for a nice meal on a night out. read more

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Had Friday night reservations after a day of wine tasting. This place hit the spot! My favorite was the crab ceaser salad... I could have eaten another whole order as my meal! I ordered the burger and it was just what I needed! I was so stuffed and satisfied! Add this place to your list on places to try when you are in the area... and be sure to order the crab ceaser! read more

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Food: * Lobster Pot Pie - THIS should be your reason for visiting * Duck wings - Amazing, I would consider getting 2 * Roasted Carrots - Great - but... you know. Cocktails: * Each one was great. But you'll remember the food more. Vibe: * Lively and business casual. Most likely you're looking at this place as a dinner option during your wine tasting journey. I reserve 5 starts for planning your day around and will very confidently say that this should be a good highlight to your day! -Do it! read more

Wit & Wisdom Sonoma - Lobster pot pie - 10/10. if you're on the fence - know you won't be disappointed. - New American Near Me - Sonoma, California

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This restaurant has a nice atmosphere. The service is very good. It makes a nice bar alternative to the too early closing The Lodge bar. The food was a bit disappointing, but at least it is expensive. We ordered the crab & endive Caesar salad 3/5, LIBERTY FARM DUCK WINGS 4/5, SEARED KING SALMON 4/5, and Ahi Tuna special 3.5/5. The dessert THE WIT & WISDOM CHOCOLATE BAR 5/5. Nice wines and craft cocktails. However, pricey. read more

Wit & Wisdom Sonoma - Ahi tuna special - New American Near Me - Sonoma, California

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After a long day of wine tasting we settled on heading to wit and wisdom. We were satisfied with everything. Out waitress Alexa (I think) was super nice and helpful and we appreciated her a lot. We settled with just some smaller entrees because we were beat but they had a ton of delicious options to choose from. The two we chose weren't very pricey but you can definitely spend a paycheck here if you wanted to! Very nice restaurant and great vibes overall read more

Wit & Wisdom Sonoma - Lamb pasta I think? - New American Near Me - Sonoma, California

Delicious food good service and great ambiance! The food here was very tasty and you could tell good ingredients were used. The ambiance was probably my favorite part as well. Beware it is a bit pricey but nothing out of the ordinary from what you'd expect at a restaurant at a nice hotel in Sonoma! read more

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Thank you for making our anniversary dinner a wonderful evening! The service and quality of food was exceptional, highly recommend! read more

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We came Friday night for restaurant week and it was PACKED. Luckily we had a reservation, so we were able to be seated pretty quickly. Ambiance was nice and had great vibes. Great service, our waitress was super attentive and friendly. We ordered from the restaurant week menu, and between my husband and I we ordered: Appetizers- Marinated beets with goat foam cheese- beets were perfect and I loved the airy goat foam cheese, the hazelnuts added a nice crunch to the dish Ricotta meatballs - perfectly seasoned, and I'm usually not a grits person but I actually liked this one! It wasn't super grainy, and eating the meatball with the grits together became the perfect bite. Entrees: Braised short rib - the meat was so tender and literally melted in my mouth. It was such a good cut of meat and didn't have much fat in it, and they gave a pieces. It came with duck fat fried, and I'm a sucker for fries. It was seasoned well and tasted delicious with the black garlic vinaigrette. Margherita pizza- tasty! Had just the right amount of tomato sauce, and it was thin crust. Dessert: Wit chocolate bar: loved it! The outside had chocolate and a peanut butter middle. I felt like it was light and rich at the same time. The drinks were great also! So glad we went! read more

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Reviewing this place after some time. Food excellent. Duck wings were amazing. Deserts were amazing as well. Great service and great experience this time around. Perhaps they have the flow down now they have some time open. read more

Wit & Wisdom Sonoma - Napoleans.. yum!! So light and full of flavor - New American Near Me - Sonoma, California

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This review was based on a takeout experience, but my family and I still really enjoyed it! All our food was ready when we arrived. I ordered the seared king salmon, which was cooked perfectly. The summer succotash was really tender. The jalapeño creamed corn had a lot of flavor! Lastly, the crispy onion gave a nice crunch. This was a great dish! My partner also really enjoyed his Heritage Pork Schnitzel. He said it was the perfect schnitzel - fried nicely on the outside and juicy on the inside. The fried egg on top was a great finishing touch! Everything was cooked perfectly and tasted great even for takeout! I can't wait to try the restaurant in person next time I'm in Sonoma! read more

Wit & Wisdom Sonoma - SEARED KING SALMON - New American Near Me - Sonoma, California

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Great place , whatever you order u can Be sure its amazing, [[HIGHLIGHT]]I love that you can just walk in and if u lucky you can find a seat in the bar[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Came here after a Napa valley trip and made reservations beforehand. Food was delicious. The atmosphere was beautiful as well. Really clean, moody, and well put together for a fancy date night or any special upscale occasion. The service was great as well. The only downside is the price point as we felt some dishes were too high for its value such as the lettuce cups. Food: 8.8/10 Service: 9/10 Ambience: 9.5/10 read more

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I had such a memorable time at Wit & Wisdom -- the outdoor space alone is worth the visit. The patio, surrounded by oak trees and views of the Sonoma hills, felt like a mini retreat. We sat by a fire pit, which added a warm, intimate vibe. The space strikes a perfect balance between casual elegance and natural beauty. I love the Pizza and the entire service. Everyone was so nice and w Will definitely visit again read more

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Wish I loved it! The service was 5/5, very friendly, chill, welcoming. Ambiance was clean and modern. Food was good. I got the shrimp app, and filet with a crab leg supplement as my main. My bf got a salad, soup, falafel, and rigatoni. We shared the candy bar dessert. Nothing stood out as being special. It wasn't bad but it wasn't enough to want to go back. :( read more

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

On a recent trip to Sonoma, I tried Wit and Wisdom for dinner. I sat outside and it was a very nice atmosphere (except the one bee who really wanted to eat my dinner and the kid at a nearby table who kept trying to melt his crayons in the fire). The staff were exceptionally friendly and attentive. The food was delicious. I started with a lovely glass of rose, had the crab and endive caesar as an appetizer, and enjoyed the silent and fries for dinner. Overall it was a very nice experience. My expectations were very high given it's a Michael Mina restaurant but I've had excellent service and food at many restaurants in Sonoma so Wit and Wisdom didn't really stand out from the others. But, if you are staying at the hotel, it's definitely a great option for dinner. read more

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My rating is strongly based on experience and service. We had a warm welcome with smiles at the front desk. Our waiter, Jason, was an absolute gem. We made reservations at Wit & Wisdom to celebrate a birthday. We started off with a toast of superb Michel Gonet Grand Cru, grab yourself a glass. You will be satisfied. Jason gave some suggestions on how to start our wine-tasting with our meal. We started with the bread rolls and tar tar. DO IT. Our mains were the NY steak, Rabbit Parpadelle, and Halibut. The steak and pasta were decent but the Halibut was OUTSTANDING. We finished our meal with a Basque Cheesecake and everyone left full and very happy. If you're hoping to celebrate any occasion, and love a great atmosphere, sophisticated decor, and excellent service, this is the place! read more

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A+ Great food, excellent service and lovely ambience. Looking forward to our next visit! read more

Food and service was excellent. Nice ambience as well. My wife and I shared the margarita pizza and salmon plate. Very delicious.

The food was delicious and the service was great, we would absolutely come back next time we are in town.

Our server was great! Atmosphere was great! Superior service and fresh delicious food. The tavern tasting menu did not disappoint. The atmosphere was inviting. I will definitely be back read more

Incredible experience here from the initial greeting from the hosts to the outstanding food and drinks. Chef Danny does a fabulous job on flavor and food presentation. Wit & Wisdom is part of the Lodge and offers a modern, yet cozy spot to enjoy your meal. I came here for Mother's Day brunch and I already want to come back to try the dinner menu! Staff was attentive the whole time and the kitchen was very accommodating to dietary restrictions. For starters we ordered the seafood tower of shrimp, lobster, caviar and oysters. Beautiful presentation and everything was super fresh. We next tried the steak and eggs, avocado toast, and king salmon. The steak and eggs and salmon were amazing, and I probably could have skipped on the avocado toast. The salmon had a flavorful glaze with mustard and lentils which was super tasty. The wine was also outstanding. The dessert was such a fun treat. I had an assortment of sorbets and nibbled on the snickers bar too. Definitely would recommend! read more

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Loved the hospitality and attentiveness of the host, to the servers, and to the staff members assisting with our table. The food was excellent- boasting with so much flavor. We had the wagyu and the salmon. Both were cooked perfectly. Ambiance was really nice. We were seated in an enclosed patio, which had lovely natural light and with such an airy atmosphere. We were there for a celebration and loved the little note upon being seated at our table. What a nice and special touch to our evening! This was my second visit at Wit and Wisdom, since a year ago. I look forward to more visits in the future! read more

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It's so good!! The Parker rolls, the steaks, the sides, the wine. We've been a couple times now and sat at the bar and the service is great and the atmosphere is fab. 5 stars all the way. read more