People from across the world flock to Wine Country to sample stellar wines. Fortunately for visitors, as well as those among us who live to eat, Sonoma County boasts not only top-notch wine but also world-class dining establishments. Offering everything from laid-back eateries to Michelin-starred dining options, there’s truly something for every taste among the top 20 restaurants in Sonoma County. Plus, because excellent cuisine doesn’t always require a high price, you’ll discover a wide range of prices as well.

SingleThread

The Japanese-influenced, California produce-informed SingleThread is a three-in-one: a farm, restaurant, and inn. All embody the thoughtfulness and care of Kyle and Katina Connaughton, the husband and wife team behind this Three Michelin Star restaurant. At their downtown Healdsburg locale, an 10-course tasting menu can be customized to each guest’s dietary preferences and restrictions (with advanced notice). SingleThread takes patrons on a journey that begins with produce grown on their own farm, located in the Russian River Valley, and ends on an artfully set table.

Visit: 131 North Street, Healdsburg, CA 95448
Contact: (707) 723-4646

Barndiva

Barndiva‘s mantra is ‘Eat the View,’ and with dishes so vibrant and beautiful, it’s clear this is something the team truly believes in. Feast your eyes, and your palate, with their Ichiban oysters with shiro dashi or the Manila clam fettuccine. Don’t forget to grab a cocktail, as Barndiva is known for its outstanding cocktail program.

Visit: 231 Center Street, Healdsburg, CA 95448
Contact: (707) 431-0100

Boon Fly Cafe

Located at the Carneros Resort and Spa, Boon Fly Cafe offers modern rustic cuisine with a contemporary roadhouse atmosphere. Boon Fly is an homage to Sonoma’s local flavor, and their menu is based on the agricultural heritage of the region. An absolute must-try is their signature Boon Fly donuts, which are available for breakfast as well as dessert. Their menu consists of delectable bites like Fresh Buttermilk Biscuits, Green Eggs and Ham, Dungeness Crab Benedict, and their gourmet Akaushi Kobe Beef Burger with a house-made brioche bun.

Visit: 4048 Sonoma Highway, Napa, CA 94559
Contact: (707) 299-4870

Cyrus

Embark on a dining journey at Cyrus. Begin your night in the Bubbles Lounge where you can sip on Champagne while you relax in their lush leather chairs or wander the gardens. You’ll then be taken to the Kitchen Table where diners watch as their food is prepared before them and interact directly with the chefs, followed by the dining room where you’ll stay for the rest of your meal. The menu changes frequently, but you can expect innovative dishes such as Silken Tofu with black garlic and Crispy Chicken Thigh with kimchi and black truffle. The final stop along your journey will be the Chocolate Room where you’ll be gifted house-made chocolates before you depart.

Visit: 275 Highway 128, Geyserville, CA 95441
Contact: (707) 723-5999

Glen Ellen Star

Resembling a quaint farmhouse in rustic California Wine Country, Glen Ellen Star is a taste of both local and international flavors. Helmed by the husband and wife team of Ari Weiswasser and Erinn Benziger-Weiswasser, it is their mission to create an inviting, neighborhood-friendly restaurant. The menu changes regularly, so their offerings are always new and in-line with the seasons, but you can always expect wood roasted veggies and pizzas, creative mains, as well as housemade pasta and bread. After dinner, definitely order their homemade ice cream and sorbets, which are always a delight.

Visit: 13648 Arnold Drive, Glen Ellen, CA 95442
Contact: (707) 343-1384

Songbird Parlour

Situated in the center of Glen Ellen, inside the historic Jack London Village, Songbird Parlour is a woman-owned restaurant that prides itself on using ingredients from local Sonoma farms and artisans. You can look forward to favorites that highlight seasonal produce like roasted, pickled beets served with Grazin’ Girl gorgonzola, hand-rolled ricotta and arugula gnudi, and EPIC hot honey fried chicken with house focaccia. After your meal, pop into Wine Country Chocolates, also located inside the same cinderblock building, for a sweet treat.

Visit: 14301 Arnold Drive #3, Glen Ellen, CA 95442
Contact: (707) 343-1308

LaSalette

At LaSalette, Chef Manuel Azevedo’s “New Portuguese Cuisine” celebrates the varied and complex flavors of his native Portugal and current home of Sonoma, California. Tantalize your taste buds with unfamiliar dishes that might just become new favorites, like the Portuguese Fisherman’s Stew; the Brazilian national dish of Feijoada Completa with stewed beef, pork, sausage, and black beans; or the Bacalhau no Forno, a traditional baked casserole of North Atlantic salt cod, potatoes, onions, and olives. Just don’t miss ending your meal with a Port from La Salette’s extensive Port and Madeira list.

Visit: 452 First Street East, Suite H, Sonoma, CA 95476
Contact: (707) 938-1927

Arandas Healdsburg

Arandas  is tucked inside Healdsburg’s Hotel Les Mars, and has made a name for itself by highlighting bold, flavorful food and chic ambiance. Indeed, the atmosphere is sleek and sophisticated, making for the perfect spot to enjoy craft cocktails alongside inventive Mexican cuisine that draws inspiration from the seafood of Baja and the classic flavors of Oaxaca. No doubt it’ll be a Healdsburg culinary hotspot for a while.

Visit: 29 North Street, Healdsburg, CA 95448
Contact: (707) 473-8030

The Tides Wharf & Restaurant

Located right alongside the picturesque Bodega Bay, The Tides Wharf & Restaurant specializes in fresh, local seafood, including such favorites as the Hot Crab Sandwich, New England Clam Chowder, Fish and Chips, and Cioppino. With breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus offered 365 days a year, a delightful assortment of seafood and non-seafood options, and stunning views of the ocean, what’s not to love about dining here? Psst: If the setting looks familiar, it’s because parts of Alfred Hitchcock’s classic The Birds was filmed at Tides Wharf. Go ahead and pose on the infamous dock, but maybe keep an eye out for birds.

Visit: 835 Coast Highway One, Bodega Bay, CA 94923,
Contact: (707) 875-3652

Little Saint

Located in downtown Healdsburg just two blocks off the main square, Little Saint is a culinary collaboration between owners Laurie and Jeff Ubben. This 100% plant-based restaurant serves food that celebrates the seasonal produce of Sonoma, particularly from their own eight-acre Little Saint Farm. Accompanying the food is the creative bar program, featuring alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages that fall in line with the restaurant’s farm-driven ethos.

Visit: 25 North Street, Healdsburg, CA 95448
Contact: (707) 433-8207

The Matheson

The Matheson is a true dining destination in Healdsburg, featuring two unique restaurants in one spot. The Main Dining Room features a modern Wine Country-inspired menu curated by Chef Matt Brimer, celebrating locally-foraged, seasonal ingredients from the surrounding region. Start your evening with a classic cocktail or sake in the downstairs bar, then opt for the Chef’s Tasting Menu for the ultimate evening of wine and food. Or, for something a little more relaxed, check out Roof 106, the open-air restaurant and bar on the rooftop of The Matheson, where wood-fired pizzas and small plates can be enjoyed amid the convivial setting of this stylish but casual spot.

Visit: 106 Matheson Street, Healdsburg, CA 95448
Contact: (707) 723-1106

the girl & the fig

This restaurant’s seasonal menu features rustic Provençal-inspired cuisine, or as owner Sondra Bernstein describes it, the girl & the fig serves up “country food with a French passion.” The Fig & Arugula Salad is a crowd favorite, as is the Grass-fed Steak Tartare and the Croques Monsieur. Featuring an antique bar with French aperitifs, an award-winning wine list, and outdoor patio seating, you’ll see why it’s a beloved spot with locals and visitors alike.

Visit: 110 West Spain Street, Sonoma, CA 95476
Contact: (707) 983-3634

Golden Bear Station

Named for the humble gas station beginnings of the original building, Golden Bear Station helps hungry Sonoma tourists and locals fulfill their cravings for authentic Italian cuisine. Dishing up fresh, handmade pasta, pizza, and meat-heavy mains, we wouldn’t be surprised if you found yourself suddenly dreaming up a trip to Italy. Start with Grilled Prawns, mix in a Veal Milanese, and finish it up with a Dry Aged Porterhouse topped with creamy bearnaise. Owners Joshua Smookler and Heidi He have run other acclaimed restaurants like Animo and Mu Ramen, so you know it’s going to be good.

Visit: 8445 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood, CA 95452
Contact: (707) 282-9148

Valette Restaurant

Opened in 2015, Valette Restaurant has garnered stellar reviews in short order. The two brothers behind the restaurant create high quality but honest food, with delectable dishes such as Day Boat Scallops en Croute, Sprouted Cauliflower & Couscous, Pan Seared Alaskan Halibut, and Liberty Farms Duck Breast. For a comprehensive taste of this Healdsburg restaurant, go with Chef Valette’s ‘Trust Me’ Tasting Menu, which is uniquely priced at $20 per course (minimum 5 courses). Luckily, if five just isn’t enough, you can keep going.

Visit: 344 Center Street, Healdsburg, CA 95448
Contact: (707) 473-0946

Spread Kitchen

At Spread Kitchen, chef-owner Cristina Topham brings her Lebanese heritage to life with a menu that’s as vibrant as it is soulful. This fast-casual gem in Sonoma puts a California spin on Middle Eastern flavors, using local, seasonal ingredients to craft dishes like Turmeric Chicken, Saffron Rice Grain Bowls, and za’atar-dusted Dirty Fries with tahini-yogurt sauce. The vibe is welcoming and relaxed, with a shaded patio perfect for families, pups, and long lunches alike. A tightly curated wine list features unique selections from Lebanon, Tunisia, and beyond, making it easy to sip something unexpected while savoring flavors from around the globe.

Visit: 18375 CA-12, Sonoma, CA 95476
Contact: (707) 721-1256

Layla Restaurant

Mediterranean-inspired dishes made with locally-sourced ingredients? Count us in! Layla Restaurant’s breakfast brings on delights like Turkish Egg Tartine while lunch is a parade of mouthwatering bites including a MacArthur Double Smash Burger and Crispy Halibut Sandwich. Dinner runs the gamut of shared plates like Lamb Lollipops all the way to Scallops and Roasted Petaluma Half Chicken. Whatever you do, don’t miss dessert, which features treats like Miso Caramelized Bananas. Yum. Their extensive wine list gathers together vino from around the world with a heavy focus on Sonoma, of course. This bright and airy space is complemented by beautiful artisan tableware, bespoke lighting, and an almost 360° wall of windows. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner (Wednesday to Sunday), Layla Restaurant is tucked away inside Sonoma’s MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa.

Visit: 29 E. MacArthur Street, Sonoma, CA 95476
Contact: (707) 938-2929

The Spinster Sisters

The Spinster Sisters is hidden away in a cute little neighborhood in Santa Rosa, but that doesn’t stop it from being one of the culinary powerhouses of the county. Chef Liza Hinman creates New American dishes with loads of flavor, from the ocean, garden, and pasture. Try the Local Cherry Salad with goat cheese and hazelnuts; Ricotta Gnocci with smoked prosciutto; or the Pork Osso Bucco with creamy polenta; then cap it off with something sweet, like the Lemon Olive Oil Cake.

Visit: 401 South A Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Contact: (707) 528-7100

Willi’s Seafood & Raw Bar

East Coast and South America meet at Willi’s Seafood & Raw Bar, with an extensive menu of small plates designed for sharing. Oyster lovers will feel right at home as Willi’s always has several varieties of fresh oysters on the menu, as well as items like the all meat Dungeness Crab Cakes (“no filler!”), Salt & Pepper Baby Back Riblets, Pan Roasted Shrimp, and Grilled Fish Tacos. Best to go with a group of people who love food as much as you do, so you can try one of everything.

Visit: 403 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg, CA 95448
Contact: (707) 433-9191

Cafe La Haye

Fresh food and delectable bites are what make up the menu at Cafe La Haye, which for years has been a mainstay in downtown Sonoma. Though small, the restaurant has great ambiance with an open kitchen and clean design, where flavorful dishes from the seasonal menu are beautifully presented. Just be sure to save room for dessert, as the butterscotch pudding is a sinfully delicious must-try.

Visit: 140 East Napa Street, Sonoma, CA 95476
Contact: (707) 935-5994

Diavola Pizzeria and Salumeria

Known for their house-cured meats and authentic Italian pizzas, Diavola Pizzeria and Salumeria is a welcome respite after a day of wine tasting. Housed in a historic 1900s brick building, the restaurant specializes in Neapolitan-style pizzas, cooked to perfection in the wood-fire oven, which some call the best pizza in California. But don’t discount other items on the menu, as the restaurant is constantly creating specials and new dishes that highlight the best of Sonoma County’s produce, meat, and artisanal products.

Visit: 21021 Geyserville Avenue, Geyserville, CA 95441
Contact: (707) 865-2484

The Depot Restaurant

Located in an 1870 train depot turned hotel is The Depot Restaurant. Here you’ll indulge in fine Italian cuisine such as Hand-Pulled Mozzarella served with a fresh baguette, Mezzaluna Ravioli with brown butter cream sauce, or Braised Short Ribs with polenta. Their wine list is made up of local Sonoma and Italian wines, or if you’re in the mood for a cocktail they serve Italian classics like the Depot Negroni.

Visit: 241 First Street W, Sonoma, CA 95476
Contact: (707) 938-2980