Local Restaurants: Wine Country's Culinary Heartbeat
Savor the Flavors of Sonoma County
In Sonoma County, food is more than a meal — it’s a celebration of place, season, and community. From redwood-shaded patios to intimate wine country dining rooms, local chefs draw inspiration from nearby farms, orchards, and vineyards to create cuisine that captures the essence of West Sonoma. Whether you’re seeking a leisurely lunch, a romantic dinner, or a lively evening among locals, you’ll find endless ways to taste the region’s bounty just moments from the Inn.
Ask our Innkeeper for personalized dining recommendations or help with reservations — we’re delighted to connect you with the flavors, people, and experiences that make dining in Sonoma County unforgettable.
Occidental
Local Table - At the Inn at Occidental
GRAND OPENING – DECEMBER 4th with HAZEL RESTAURNT!!!
Each night, a local guest chef will bring a fresh menu celebrating diverse cuisines and the best of Sonoma County ingredients. From wood-fired pizzas to international flavors, every meal is a chance to explore new tastes and connect with our vibrant local community. Gather, savor, and be part of the table.
Inn at Occidental, 3657 Church St., Occidental, CA 95465
(707)-874-1047
innatoccidental.com/local-table/
Restaurant Hours: Initially – Thursday and Friday evenings from 5-9pm
Walk-ins / Reservations: Walk-ins welcome; Reservations accepted
The Altamont General Store
Coffee house, deli, and casual fare in a local general store setting.
3703 Main St, Occidental, CA
(707) 874-6053
altamontgeneralstore.com
Thursday – Saturday 9am – 7:30pm, Sunday – Monday 9am – 4pm, Tuesday – Wednesday CLOSED
Walk-ins welcome
El Mariachi
Casual Mexican take-out, burritos, tacos. Outdoor seating.
3595 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental CA 95465
(707) 874-2752
Open daily for lunch & dinner, 10:00am – 6pm, Closed Wednesdays
Walk-ins welcome
Howard Station Café
Casual café serving breakfast and lunch, juices, baked goods.
3611 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental, CA
(707) 874-2838
howardstationcafe.com
Open daily 7:30am–2:00pm
Walk-ins welcome
Negri’s Italian Dinners & Joe’s Bar
Family-owned Italian favorites since 1943, with handcrafted pastas and cocktails.
3700 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental, CA
(707) 874-0301
negrisrestaurant.com
Open Friday & Saturday 4pm–8pm; Sundays 3pm–8pm
Seating is first-come-first-served; reservations only accepted for groups of 20+
Union Hotel Restaurant
Classic family style Italian & American dishes in a historic saloon setting.
3731 Main St, Occidental, CA
(707) 874-3555
unionhoteloccidental.com
Fri 4pm–8pm; Sat & Sun 12pm–8pm
Reservations accepted; walk-ins as space allows
Graton
Underwood Bar & Bistro
Eclectic small-plates & bistro, blending French, tapas & Thai influences
9113 Graton Road, Graton, CA 95444
(707) 827-6102
underwoodgraton.com
Lunch Wed–Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fridays & Saturdays until 9:30 pm)
Walk-ins welcome; reservations recommended
Willow Wood Market Café
All-day café known for polenta, salads, market goods
9020 Graton Rd, Graton, CA 95444
(707) 823-0233
willowwoodgraton.com
Breakfast 9-11:30; Lunch 11:30-5:00; Dinner 5:00-8:00; Friday & Saturday Dinner till 8:30
Sunday Brunch 9:00-3:00
Walk-ins welcome; reservations recommended
Bodega Bay
The Birds Café
Seafood-centric fast-casual with outdoor seating.
1407 Hwy. 1, Bodega Bay, CA
(707) 875-2900
thebirdscafe.com
Sunday- Thursday 9am – 6pm; Friday – Saturday 9am – 7pm
Walk-ins welcome
Fisherman’s Cove
Harbor-front seafood & oysters
1850 Bay Flat Road, Bodega Bay, CA 94923
(707) 823-2578
fishermanscovebodegabay.com
Monday to Thursday 11am – 5pm; Friday to Sunday 11am – 6pm
Walk-ins / Reservations: Reservations required
Fishetarian Fish Market
Historic, family-run estate known for Russian River Pinot & Chard.
Casual sustainable seafood—tacos, sandwiches, bowls
599 S Hwy 1, Bodega Bay, CA 94923
(707) 875-9092
fishetarianfishmarket.com
Sun – Thu 11am – 7pm; Fri – Sat 11am – 8pm
Walk-ins welcome
Rocker Oysterfeller’s at the Wharf
Southern-inspired seafood & oyster house
595 CA-1 Bodega Bay, CA 94923
(707) 772-5670
rockeroysterfellers.com
Sunday – Thursday 11am-8pm; Friday – Saturday 11am – 9pm
Walk-ins welcome; Reservations accepted for parties of 5 or more
Spud Point Crab Company
Award-winning clam chowder; fresh-caught crab when in season.
1910 Westshore Rd, Bodega Bay, CA 94923
(707) 875-9472
spudpointcrabco.com
7 days a week; 9:00am – 5:00pm
Walk-ins welcome
Terrapin Creek Café & Restaurant
Coastal-California seasonal fare, ocean view dining
1580 Eastshore Rd, Bodega Bay, CA 94923
(707) 875-2700
terrapincreekcafe.com
Thursday thru Monday 4:30pm – 8:30pm
Reservations recommended
The Tides Wharf Restaurant
Classic seafood restaurant on the wharf with bay views
835 Bodega Bay Road (Hwy 1), Bodega Bay, CA 94923
(707) 875-2751
innatthetides.com/tides-wharf-restaurant/
Breakfast: 8:00am – 11:00am; Lunch: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm; Dinner: 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Walk-ins welcome; Reservations accepted
Sebastopol
Fern Bar (at The Barlow)
Cocktail-driven, plant-forward menu in a stylish space.
6780 Depot Street, Suite 120, Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 861-9603
fernbar.com
Lunch / Brunch 11:00am – 3:00pm; Happy Hour 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Dinner Sunday – Thursday 5:00pm-9:00pm. Friday and Saturday 5:00pm – 10:00pm
Walk-ins welcome / Reservations accepted
Goldfinch
California cuisine—seasonal, elegant, and ingredient-driven.
119 S Main St, Sebastopol, CA 95472
328A Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg, CA 95448 (Lounge)
707-827-9882
goldfinchsebastopol.com
Monday & Tuesday 5pm-8:30pm; Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday 11:30am-8:30pm
Friday & Saturday 11:30am – 9:00pm
Reservations highly recommended
HopMonk Tavern
Beer garden, live music, and a broad pub-style menu.
230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 829-7300
hopmonk.com
Sunday – Thursday 11AM–9PM; Friday – Saturday 11AM–10PM
Walk-ins welcome / Reservations accepted
Khom Loi
Modern Thai cuisine, house-made curries & cocktails
7385 Healdsburg Ave, Sebastopol, CA 95472
707-329-6917
khomloisonoma.com
Wed – Thurs 5-9 PM; Fri – Sun 12-9 PM
Walk-ins welcome; Reservations recommended
Portico Italian Social Food
Aperitivo-style Italian plates, pastas & shared dishes.
110 N Main St, Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 888-9136
porticosocialfood.com
Tues-Sat 1-9pm
Walk-ins welcome / Reservations accepted
Ramen Gaijin
House-made ramen & izakaya plates; Sonoma’s cult noodle house.
6948 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 827-3874
ramengaijin.com
Tuesday – Thursday 12-2:30pm / 5-9pm; Friday – Saturday 12-2:30pm / 5-9pm
Walk-ins welcome / Reservations accepted
Sushi Tozai
Neighborhood sushi bar—nigiri, rolls & sake.
7531 Healdsburg Ave, Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 829-9888
sushitozai.com
Tue- Sun 5:00-9:00pm, Closed Mondays
Walk-ins welcome / Reservations accepted
The Wild Poppy Café & Market
Seasonal café, brunch & market, creek side setting.
9890 Bodega Hwy, Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 503-6332
thewildpoppycafe.com
Wednesday-Sunday 10am-2:30pm; Closed Mon & Tues
Walk-ins welcome
Duncans Mills
Blue Heron Restaurant & Tavern
Tavern fare along the scenic river route.
25275 Steelhead Blvd, Duncans Mills, CA 95430
Phone: (707) 688-2277
blueheronrestaurant.com
Wed–Fri 4:30–8 PM, Sat 12–8 PM, Sun 12–7 PM, Closed Mon & Tue
Walk-ins welcome / Reservations accepted
Jenner
Coast Kitchen (at Timber Cove Resort)
A full-service, refined restaurant at Timber Cove Resort, offering seasonal cuisine that draws from Sonoma Coast seafood and local farms, paired with spectacular ocean-view surroundings.
21780 Hwy 1, Jenner, CA 95450
(707) 847-3231
coastkitchensonoma.com
Tasting Room Hours: Daily 9:30am–4:30pm (typ.); by appointment
Walk-ins welcome / Reservations recommended
Cafe Aquatica
A scenic riverside café where the Russian River meets the Pacific, offering organic coffee, deli fare, baked treats, outdoor seating—and at weekends live music overlooking the water.
10439 Hwy 1, Jenner, CA 95450
(707) 865-2251
cafeaquatica.com
Open daily, roughly 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (summer may extend to 5:00pm)
Walk-ins welcome
River’s End Restaurant
A romantic fine-dining restaurant perched where the Russian River meets the Pacific Ocean. Known for seasonal menus using locally sourced ingredients, craft cocktails, and sweeping ocean views from almost every table.
11048 Highway 1, Jenner, CA 95450
(707) 865-2484
ilovesunsets.com
Dinner daily starting around 5:00 pm (often Fri–Wed), lunch service on weekends
Limited walk-in availability / Reservations are strongly recommended
Guerneville
boon eat + drink
boon eat + drink is a bustling farm-to-table California bistro in the heart of Guerneville. Founded by visionary Crista Luedtke our menu is simple + tasty, featuring the best of Sonoma County’s bounty.
16248 Main St, Guerneville, CA
707-869-0780
eatatboon.com
Wed + Thurs + Sunday 4pm – 8:00pm; Fri + Sat 4pm – 9:00pm; closed Monday + Tuesday
Walk-ins welcome; reservations available
Main Street Bistro & Piano Bar-Cabaret
Dinner + live music & cabaret
1600 Barlow Ln, Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 869-1568
mainstreetbistro.net
Monday – Wednesday 3:00 pm – 9:00pm; Friday – Sunday 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm, Thursday Closed
Reservations Highly Recommended
Rainbow Cattle Company
Historic bar & grill with music & community events
16220 Main St, Guerneville, CA
queersteer.com
(707) 869-0206
Open Every Day, 365 days a year, “Come Hell or High Water”
Sun 2pm-12am; Mon-Thurs 4pm-12am; Fri-Sat 2pm-2am
Walk-ins welcome
Healdsburg
Barndiva
Art-driven, farm-to-table icon with lush garden & gallery.
231 Center Street, Healdsburg, CA 95448
(707) 431-0100
barndiva.com
Lunch: Wed–Sat 12:00pm–2:30pm; Dinner: Wed–Sun starting 5:30pm; Fri & Sat dinner until 10:00pm
Reservations welcome \ Walk-ins accepted when available
Bravas Bar De Tapas
Spanish tapas, bold flavors, lively evening spot.
420 Center St., Healdsburg, CA 95448
(707) 433-7700
starkrestaurants.com/stark-restaurant/bravas-bar-de-tapas/
Open Daily 11:30am to 9pm
Reservations welcome \ Walk-ins accepted when available
Dry Creek Kitchen
Upscale seasonal cuisine in wine country setting.
317 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg, CA 95448
(707) 431-0330
drycreekkitchen.com
Dinner Wed–Sun 5:30pm (Fri / Sat until 9pm or later)
Reservations recommended; Bar seating available
Healdsburg Bar & Grill
Classic grill favorites, local ambiance.
245 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg, CA 95448
(707) 433-3333
healdsburgbarandgrill.com
Open Daily (Closed Tuesday), Full Menu 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM,
Saturday & Sunday, Brunch: 10:30am-2:30pm
Walk-ins accepted
KINSmoke
Central Texas–inspired BBQ meets Sonoma style
304 Center St, Healdsburg, CA 95448
(707) 473-8440
kinsmoke.com
Open Daily 11:00am – 8:00pm; Friday & Saturday open until 9:00pm
Walk-ins welcome / Reservations accepted
The Matheson
Upscale, farm-to-table dining with thoughtful wine pairings.
106 Matheson Street, Healdsburg, CA 95448
(707) 723-1106
kinsmoke.com
Open Daily 4:00am – 9:00pm
Reservations highly recommended
SingleThread
Michelin-level tasting menus, farm & restaurant concept.
131 North St, Healdsburg, CA
(707) 723-4646
singlethreadfarms.com
Reservations only – Restaurant bookings for the following month are released via OpenTable on the 1st of every month, at 9 AM PST.
Valette
Modern wine-country cooking; chef-driven tasting menus + à la carte.
344 Center St, Healdsburg, CA 95448
(707) 473-0946
valettehealdsburg.com
Open daily at 5:00 pm
Reservations recommended / Walk-ins accepted when available
Willi’s Seafood & Raw Bar
Tapas-style seafood & raw bar; lively Healdsburg staple.
403 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg, CA 95448
(707) 433-9191
willisseafood.net
Open daily 11:30AM to 9:00PM
Reservations accepted; walk-ins welcome
Forestville
Canneti Roadhouse Italiana
Italian fare with a modern twist
6675 Front St, Forestville, CA 95436
(707) 887-2232
cannetiroadhouse.com
Open Mon – Tues 5:30pm to 9pm, Thurs 530pm to 9pm, Fri 530pm to 9:30pm, Sat 11am to 2pm & 5:30pm to 9:30pm, Sun 11am to 2:30pm & 5pm to 8pm
Reservations accepted; walk-ins welcome
Farmhouse Inn Restaurant
Elevated, seasonal tasting menus in wine country inn.
7871 River Rd, Forestville, CA 95436
800-464-6642
farmhouseinn.com/restaurant/
Breakfast | 7:30AM-10:00AM
Lunch | 11:00AM-2:30PM
Dinner | 5:30PM-8:30PM (Thurs – Sunday)
Reservations highly recommended; walk-ins welcome