Restaurants

Santa Rosa has some great down-town dining locations, and it is also worth the trip to eat in Healdsburg or Sonoma Plaza. Sonoma County has so many choices for a great dinner that we hesitate to recommend any one location. If you wish to research further then check out www.sonoma.com .There are also excellent reviews made weekly by the local Press Democrat food critic Jeff Cox . (Hint: If he says it is 3* then you are unlikely to be disappointed). Of course you could also follow the crowds to those eateries in "the other valley" over the hill. But we are sure that you will find something our side for every palate and pocket.

When you arrive we will be happy to advise you, make reservations and direct you to those within a short driving distance of the Inn. If you wish us to help you plan a special event or ensure that a table is reserved for you then please call to discuss your specific needs.

A few favorites:

These are some of the recent recommendations from our guests. We are sure you will find your own favorites and wish to share them! [Tim's brief comment follows each] -No responsibility accepted for relying on these recommendations unless you wish to take Tim and Jackie out for dinner there at your expense!

Santa Rosa (2 to 10 miles) C'a Bianca (Italian) best fine dining Italian in  town Petite Syrah (Californian) newly restyled tapas influenced Zazu (Californian pork homage)best organic veg and pork Willi’s Wine Bar (California tapas) great and still the original tapas place in Santa Rosa Monti's Rotisserie & Grill (Californian) local and the  same owners as Willi's Roberto's-Il Lupo (Family Italian Diner) traditional American style, huge plates Flavor (Lively Downtown Bar/Grill) open late with best values in town East/West Restaurant (Organic healthy) no red meat ! Bistro 29(French inspired bistro) great crepes and traditional french fries	Kenwood (5 miles) Kenwood Restaurant (Californian) good restaurant night out Café Citti (Italian) al fresco pasta /salad order yourself and they bring to your table Vineyards Inn (Spanish/Californian) great for Spanish fish variations Doce Lunas (California) Iron skillet specials lend novelty	Glen Ellen & Sonoma  (9 to 15 miles) Glen Ellen Inn (Californian) great bistro with garden dining in summer Fig Cafe (Californian) same owners as G & the F, but cafe style-in Glen Ellen. Girl & the Fig (Californian)  Good dining on the Plaza-book-in Sonoma Della Santina (Italian Trattoria) traditional and best in Sonoma La Salette(Portuguese) something different and very tasty tucked in a side alley Meritage (Seafood/Italian) great for (mainly) shell-fish
Healdsburg (15 miles) Cyrus (California haut cuisine) Michelin 1 crown and the best in Sonoma Co. Charcuterie (French Bistro) says it all Zin (California) Fried green bean appetizer gives you a hint of inventiveness Willi's Seafood & Raw Bar (says it all)		West County Farmhouse Inn (Forestville) Applewood Inn (Guerneville) K&L Bistro (Sebastopol) Rivers End (Jenner) Lucas Wharf (Bodega Bay)

For Reservations Call Owner/Innkeepers Jackie & Tim Thresh:
   (800) 504-3099 or (707) 538-7712
To Check Availability Online or request a reservation:  

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