Where Wine Country Really Eats: Your Sonoma County Restaurant Guide

Beyond the tasting rooms: discover the best restaurants in Santa Rosa, Healdsburg, Petaluma & Sebastopol. Where locals dine, not just tourists.

Featured Restaurants

Sonoma County is more than just wine. From farm-to-table cuisine in Healdsburg to hidden gems in Sebastopol, and trendy spots in downtown Santa Rosa, these local favorites prove Wine Country dining goes far beyond the tasting room.

Rustic, Francis’s Favorites Local Favorite ★ 3.8

Rustic, Francis’s Favorites

Italian $$ 953 reviews
Geyserville
"Make a reservation for the outdoor patio during sunset ho..."
Wild Mushroom Risotto Wood-Fired Margherita Pizza +1 more
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Tip Top Taco Hidden Gem ★ 4.5

Tip Top Taco

Mexican 43 reviews
Penngrove
"Visit during lunch hours on weekdays for shorter waits, a..."
Carnitas Tacos Fish Tacos +1 more
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Pizza Guys Local Favorite ★ 3.7

Pizza Guys

Pizza $$ 131 reviews
Windsor
"Order ahead during weekend evenings as this local favorit..."
Combo Pizza Buffalo Wings +1 more
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Speakeasy Hidden Gem ★ 4.0

Speakeasy

New American $$ 655 reviews
Petaluma
"Call ahead to get the current password for entry, and arr..."
Duck Confit with Cherry Gastrique Bourbon-Glazed Pork Belly +1 more
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Pearl Local Favorite ★ 4.6

Pearl

Bars $$ 271 reviews
Petaluma
"Make reservations for weekend brunch well in advance, and..."
Shakshuka with house-made pita Grilled branzino with lemon herb oil +1 more
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Cotija’s Restaurant Hidden Gem ★ 4.3

Cotija’s Restaurant

Mexican $ 93 reviews
Cotati
"Arrive early on weekends as this local favorite fills up ..."
Carnitas Plate Chile Rellenos +1 more
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Shiki Local Favorite ★ 4.7

Shiki

Asian Fusion 49 reviews
Santa Rosa
"Sit at the sushi counter to watch the master chefs work a..."
Dragon Roll Wagyu Beef Tataki +1 more
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Rocker Oysterfeller’s Local Favorite ★ 3.9

Rocker Oysterfeller’s

Seafood $$$ 197 reviews
Bodega Bay
"Visit during happy hour (4-6 PM) for discounted oysters a..."
Rockefeller Oysters with House Herb Butter Dungeness Crab Mac and Cheese +1 more
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Mombo’s Pizza Local Favorite ★ 3.9

Mombo’s Pizza

Pizza $ 509 reviews
Santa Rosa
"Order ahead during peak dinner hours, especially on weeke..."
Meat Lovers Pizza Supreme Pizza +1 more
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E-Saan Thai House Hidden Gem ★ 3.6

E-Saan Thai House

Thai $$ 100 reviews
Sonoma
"Ask for the som tam to be made tableside for the full exp..."
Som Tam (Green Papaya Salad) Larb Gai +1 more
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The Birds Cafe Local Favorite ★ 4.3

The Birds Cafe

Seafood $$ 701 reviews
Bodega Bay
"Call ahead to ask about the daily catch specials, as they..."
Beer-Battered Fish & Chips Daily Catch Special +1 more
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Poppy Hidden Gem ★ 4.5

Poppy

French 15 reviews
Glen Ellen
"Make reservations well in advance, especially for weekend..."
French Onion Soup Coq au Vin +1 more
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From downtown Santa Rosa to the charming streets of Healdsburg, Petaluma, and Sebastopol, we have mapped out the best local dining across Sonoma County. Choose a city to discover hidden neighborhood favorites near you.

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Whether you're planning a romantic wine country dinner, looking for family-friendly spots the kids will love, or searching for Sonoma County's best-kept hidden gems, we've categorized every restaurant by its unique atmosphere. Find the vibe that fits your mood.

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