Sonoma County American Restaurants

For a casual and comfortable diner feel with traditional American menu items, stop by Carrow’s for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

California-inspired, locally sourced Italian cuisine is served in this family-friendly eatery, with patio seating available.

Chalkboard is a casual and contemporary restaurant featuring local wines and seasonal small plates made with locally sourced ingredients.

Located just west of the historic Sonoma Square, this cute, welcoming café uses the freshest of local, organic (when possible) ingredients. Serving breakfast and lunch seven days a week, they also offer private dinners, an event venue, and catering.

This lovely vineyard setting, in the heart of Wine Country, offers a simple yet delicious menu that includes seafood, salads, and meats. Or, enjoy a cheese plate while sipping the vineyard's own award winning wines.

A cute name for a cute steakhouse. But don’t let the cuteness fool you; this are some seriously good eats. Fabulous steaks and Prime Rib, but make sure you don’t miss out on the French Onion soup. Full bar and groups of up to 60 guests are welcome.

Wow! The locals love this breakfast/lunch café. Grandma’s pull-apart rolls are Heaven on a plate. The fluffiest pancakes, most savory omelets and benedicts, crispiest freshest breakfast hash around. Fabulous service. You will come back again and again.

Divewalk Cafe was chosen as an Editor's Pick for Foodie Surprise in the Sonoma Sun and one taste of their crepes or Banh Mi sandwiches is sure to show you exactly why. Delectable food, a relaxing ambiance, and free WiFi keep guests coming back for more.

Located on a corner of the historic Sonoma Square, Chef Navarro takes advantage of locally grown ingredients. Enjoy one stellar course after another while dining al fresco under the fig trees.

Michelin-starred since 2007, the Restaurant offers visitors classic wine country cuisine with international influences. The 18 page wine list features local wines as well as old world selections.

As a bar-focused restaurant, we craft garden-to-glass cocktails served alongside modern American cuisine inspired by West Sonoma County's abundance of biodiversity.

Old time diner that features battered fish and chips, fish tacos, and juicy burgers. Order at the window and have a seat outside, or indoors. Enjoy Po’ Boys, calamari, onion rings, and soft serve ice cream; bring the (grand)kids and relive the old days.

You will feel like you are back at Grandma’s house with the down-home country cooking offered at this American diner. Don’t let the low prices fool you; you are in for a treat with some seriously good biscuits, fried chicken and other traditional fare.

Garden Court Cafe is a place to stop by for some good brunch food.Favorites are scones, scrambles and benedicts.

Beautiful casual restaurant located within the Geyserville Inn. Enjoy the gorgeous view and traditional American cuisine from the one of the oak tree graced patios. Or dine indoors in the dining room or at the central bar. Delightfulness awaits!

Enjoy outstanding fresh seafood, meats and pastas in this romantic Wine Country Cottage, located just 10 minutes from downtown Sonoma. Outdoor & fireside dining. Wine list includes 550 local wines.

“Hearty” just begins to describe the meals at this inviting, rustic eatery. With its farmhouse presence, you’ll feel right at home at this American bistro. Fresh, fresh, fresh produce, poultry and meats will fill you up in the most exquisite local style.

Amazing cornmeal pancakes, Cajun sausage and corned beef hash are just a few of the offerings at this traditional American breakfast and lunch diner. Friendly, fast service and equally friendly locals. You will have a great time.

Great American breakfast restaurant with a lovely creekside view. Traditional favorites in huge portions. This place feels like “an individual”. The locals love it here and so will you. When you want delicious, but not pretentious, come here.

A solid, old fashioned burger joint! Sometimes you don’t want fancy or fresh and seasonal. Sometimes a basic cheeseburger and fries and a milkshake will make you feel like you are in Heaven. For those times there is Happy Dog.

Order a delicious lunch box to take along on your wine tasting tour. Or just come on by this darling bistro that has a lovely patio that includes a well-kept lawn. The mellow interior is comfy and always has a game on. Two words: truffle fries.

A lot of people go to Sonoma for the wine; if you prefer beer and music, than this is the place to be. With its terrific tavern menu, this a great place to go with your sweetheart or a big group of friends. A fun place for a night out or for an event.

This upscale restaurant features delectable steaks, seafood and chicken. But the real stars of the show may be the 400 expressions of Scotch, Bourbon, Irish, American and Japanese whiskeys. With regional cooking and an extensive wine list you can’t miss.

Get comfortable at this friendly saloon located at the entrance to Jack London State Park. Full bar service and lunch and dinner saloon menu featuring burgers, salads, fish and chips, and more. Pool tables and sporting events on TV. Just what you needed!

Located just half a block off the Town Green in Windsor, Ca. With good beer on tap and BBQ sauce on your fingers, the Jaded Toad feels like you’re hanging out at a backyard BBQ.

John Ash & Co. is an icon for gourmet, wine country dining, offering exceptional recipes made with seasonal, local foods paired with wines from the region, directed by Executive Chef Thomas Schmidt.

You will not leave hungry after dining at this stylish casual restaurant. Serving American food with a distinctive twist, (cherry Coke ribs, lamb and feta sliders), along with cocktails and craft beers. Garlic is king and these guys know how to do garlic.

When you place your special order they will get it right. Delicious breakfast diner for those days that you just want an amazing “stick to your ribs” kind of meal. Wonderful, friendly people along with lip-smacking food make this a go-to place.

Super-fun, old time diner with décor that hearkens back to the 40s and 50s. Enjoy traditional American breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with a grown-up drink on the side. Spectacular burgers and imaginative sandwiches will make lunch or dinner special.

Their mission is to serve the healthiest, most delicious and nutritious Mexican food in Santa Rosa. Your order is always cooked fresh and they offer many vegetarian and vegan options. Kids menu available.

The onsite Michelin-starred restaurant at Madrona Manor is run by the exceptionally skilled executive chef Jesse Mallgran, who experiments with innovative combinations of fresh herbs and ingredients from their vegetable garden.

Gorgeously presented American food with a Mediterranean twist of flavor. Nightly specials from the wood fired rotisserie, Monti’s also offers artisanal cheeses, quiche of the day, sandwiches, big plates, little plates and a full bar with Happy Hour.

Unique breakfast and lunch restaurant that has been serving Santa Rosa since 1977. Delicious, fresh, made to order food in crazy big portions. The omelets are obviously the stars of the show here, but don’t miss the amazing French toast.

Hailed as the top notch winner in “American Comfort Cuisine”, this restaurant will absolutely make your taste buds come alive. Scrumptious breakfasts and lunches, a really pleasant surprise to find in sophisticated Sonoma. Hint: All the locals come here!