Brett’s guidebook
Food scene
Foodie Mexican food! This little place received a Bib Gourmand from Michelin. Just a few minutes from our home.
141 locals recommend
El Molino Central
11 Central AveFoodie Mexican food! This little place received a Bib Gourmand from Michelin. Just a few minutes from our home.
Fabulous salads, great thin crust pizza, some entrees, eat inside or out. 1/2 block off the Plaza.
42 locals recommend
The Red Grape
529 1st St WFabulous salads, great thin crust pizza, some entrees, eat inside or out. 1/2 block off the Plaza.
Fantastic Nepalese food run by a local family. Down a little alleyway on the Plaza near Sebastiani Theatre. Eat inside or outside (dogs friendly).
15 locals recommend
Taste of the Himalayas
464 1st St EFantastic Nepalese food run by a local family. Down a little alleyway on the Plaza near Sebastiani Theatre. Eat inside or outside (dogs friendly).
Fresh, tasty food just a few doors down from the Plaza on Broadway. Indoor seating only.
14 locals recommend
Delhi Belly Indian Bistro
522 BroadwayFresh, tasty food just a few doors down from the Plaza on Broadway. Indoor seating only.
Fresh honest Thai food, not much atmosphere, in a storefront near Whole Foods.
7 locals recommend
Bangkok 9
201 W Napa StFresh honest Thai food, not much atmosphere, in a storefront near Whole Foods.
This place is one of the more lively restaurants in town. Beer lovers will be in heaven although they also serve wonderful wines and there's a full bar. Food tends toward pub-style. There is a large outdoor seating area, music some evenings and a firepit for after sunset.
65 locals recommend
HopMonk Tavern Sonoma
691 BroadwayThis place is one of the more lively restaurants in town. Beer lovers will be in heaven although they also serve wonderful wines and there's a full bar. Food tends toward pub-style. There is a large outdoor seating area, music some evenings and a firepit for after sunset.
Fabulous Portuguese food eat inside or outside on their cute patio. Hope you're not gluten-free because their rolls are to die for! This is a personal favorite of ours.
41 locals recommend
LaSalette
452 1st St EFabulous Portuguese food eat inside or outside on their cute patio. Hope you're not gluten-free because their rolls are to die for! This is a personal favorite of ours.
Beautiful cozy atmosphere, great Rhone wines, eat inside or outside. At Sonoma Plaza. Pricey but excellent dining.
175 locals recommend
the girl & the fig
110 W Spain StBeautiful cozy atmosphere, great Rhone wines, eat inside or outside. At Sonoma Plaza. Pricey but excellent dining.
NOW NAMED "SALT & STONE". Moderate to high pricing.
Sonoma-style American fare plus local craft beers & wine in bucolic, family-friendly surroundings. This is about a 15 minute drive north of our home on Highway 12. One of our favorites.
8 locals recommend
Salt & Stone
9900 Sonoma HighwayNOW NAMED "SALT & STONE". Moderate to high pricing.
Sonoma-style American fare plus local craft beers & wine in bucolic, family-friendly surroundings. This is about a 15 minute drive north of our home on Highway 12. One of our favorites.
Rustic Italian fare crafted in a homey, family-run trattoria with a greenery-filled courtyard. Near the Plaza.
43 locals recommend
Della Santina's
133 E Napa StRustic Italian fare crafted in a homey, family-run trattoria with a greenery-filled courtyard. Near the Plaza.
Excellent food at very reasonable prices, especially for Wine Country. Less than 10 minutes from our home.
8 locals recommend
Picazo Kitchen & Bar
19101 Sonoma HwyExcellent food at very reasonable prices, especially for Wine Country. Less than 10 minutes from our home.
Fresh and delicious at reasonable prices with a charming outdoor seating area. Great for breakfast and lunch. On the Sonoma Plaza.
87 locals recommend
Sunflower Caffé
421 1st St WFresh and delicious at reasonable prices with a charming outdoor seating area. Great for breakfast and lunch. On the Sonoma Plaza.
Very traditional Mexican with excellent quality and large portions. Very close to our home.
33 locals recommend
Taqueria La Hacienda
17960 Sonoma HwyVery traditional Mexican with excellent quality and large portions. Very close to our home.
Modestly priced, good pizza (though not up to Chicago and New York standards). Some outdoor seating. This is the location on the Sonoma Plaza which is a bit more picturesque than their other location closer to our home on Sonoma Highway.
23 locals recommend
Mary's Pizza Shack
8 W Spain StModestly priced, good pizza (though not up to Chicago and New York standards). Some outdoor seating. This is the location on the Sonoma Plaza which is a bit more picturesque than their other location closer to our home on Sonoma Highway.
Cafe La Haye
140 E Napa StQuite pricey but very highly rated, just off the Plaza.
The sister restaurant to The Girl and the Fig is located in Glen Ellen (6 min from our Airbnb). Same quality food in a bit more casual atmosphere. They don't take reservations, so go early or be prepared for a bit of a wait. One of the great local secrets is that there is no charge for corkage here!!
82 locals recommend
the fig cafe & winebar
13690 Arnold DrThe sister restaurant to The Girl and the Fig is located in Glen Ellen (6 min from our Airbnb). Same quality food in a bit more casual atmosphere. They don't take reservations, so go early or be prepared for a bit of a wait. One of the great local secrets is that there is no charge for corkage here!!
Low key, casual, moderately priced, with excellent tri-tip selections.
37 locals recommend
TIPS Roadside
8445 Sonoma HwyLow key, casual, moderately priced, with excellent tri-tip selections.