Guidebook for Sonoma

Cathleen
Guidebook for Sonoma

Food Scene

Family run Italian Restaurant with adjacent wine bar at which the full menu is also served. Enjoyable patio dining. All the locals go here. http://www.dellasantinas.com/A/
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Della Santina's
133 E Napa St
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Family run Italian Restaurant with adjacent wine bar at which the full menu is also served. Enjoyable patio dining. All the locals go here. http://www.dellasantinas.com/A/
Tiny restaurant off square. 4 seats at bar on first come basis, or about 13 tables. Reservations go fast. Farm fresh and very good - http://www.cafelahaye.com/
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Cafe La Haye
140 E Napa St
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Tiny restaurant off square. 4 seats at bar on first come basis, or about 13 tables. Reservations go fast. Farm fresh and very good - http://www.cafelahaye.com/
FABULOUS bakery - great for a morning walk to get coffee. Busy with locals and visitors alike. All day menu - including packed lunches you must order a day in advance http://basqueboulangerie.com/
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Basque Boulangerie Café
460 1st St E
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FABULOUS bakery - great for a morning walk to get coffee. Busy with locals and visitors alike. All day menu - including packed lunches you must order a day in advance http://basqueboulangerie.com/
Very popular with tourists - but also loved by locals. French Try the very hard to get Pliny the Elder beer, considered one of the best beers in the world. Book early http://www.thegirlandthefig.com
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the girl & the fig
110 W Spain St
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Very popular with tourists - but also loved by locals. French Try the very hard to get Pliny the Elder beer, considered one of the best beers in the world. Book early http://www.thegirlandthefig.com
Dinner only with enjoyable outside seating The chef/owner is known for great daily specials made with local produce. http://harvestmooncafesonoma.com/
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Harvest Moon Cafe
487 1st St W
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Dinner only with enjoyable outside seating The chef/owner is known for great daily specials made with local produce. http://harvestmooncafesonoma.com/
A hidden treasure is their outdoor lunchtime grill. http://www.sonomacheesefactory.com/
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Sonoma Cheese Factory
2 W Spain St
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A hidden treasure is their outdoor lunchtime grill. http://www.sonomacheesefactory.com/
This is one of the few restaurants that don't take reservations. If you didn't plan ahead, its a good stop off point. Good beer selection and music http://burgersandvine.com/
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B&V Whiskey Bar & Grille
400 1st St E
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This is one of the few restaurants that don't take reservations. If you didn't plan ahead, its a good stop off point. Good beer selection and music http://burgersandvine.com/
Best coffee - very local clients but the word is getting out there.... http://www.barkingdogcoffee.com/
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Barking Dog Roasters
18133 CA-12
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Best coffee - very local clients but the word is getting out there.... http://www.barkingdogcoffee.com/
Considered best romantic dining in Sonoma - it's one of my favorite restaurants. Bar seating, indoor and patio. Fabulous fresh ingredients, particularly fish http://lasalette-restaurant.com/
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LaSalette
452 1st St E
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Considered best romantic dining in Sonoma - it's one of my favorite restaurants. Bar seating, indoor and patio. Fabulous fresh ingredients, particularly fish http://lasalette-restaurant.com/
Love the menu - bar seating with a fabulous menu, indoor and patio seating http://eldoradosonoma.com/restaurant
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El Dorado Kitchen
405 1st St W
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Love the menu - bar seating with a fabulous menu, indoor and patio seating http://eldoradosonoma.com/restaurant
Voted the best pizza in Sonoma 2014 http://theredgrape.com/
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The Red Grape
529 1st St W
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Voted the best pizza in Sonoma 2014 http://theredgrape.com/
Fabulous Breakfast
Pearl
1339 Pearl St
Fabulous Breakfast
Voted Best Breakfast in Sonoma
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Breakaway Cafe Bar & Grill CLOSED
19101 Sonoma Hwy
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Voted Best Breakfast in Sonoma
great outdoor dining - food is good. Not as well known so sometimes easier to get in http://www.depothotel.com/
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The Depot Hotel Restaurant Sonoma
241 1st St W
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great outdoor dining - food is good. Not as well known so sometimes easier to get in http://www.depothotel.com/
Very popular - a little "funky" for me but recommend - good breakfast http://www.sonomasunflower.com/
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Sunflower Caffé
421 1st St W
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Very popular - a little "funky" for me but recommend - good breakfast http://www.sonomasunflower.com/
Voted Best Bakery in town 2014 https://local.yahoo.com/details;_ylt=AwrTcdW7.vBUo24A0WcnnIlQ?id=21698686&stx=scandia+bakery&csz=0
Scandia Bakery
500 W Napa St
Voted Best Bakery in town 2014 https://local.yahoo.com/details;_ylt=AwrTcdW7.vBUo24A0WcnnIlQ?id=21698686&stx=scandia+bakery&csz=0
Italian Trattorria one of my FAVORITE restaurants in the valley. Order at the cash register and sit down. Amazing pastas and fresh ingredients. 15 min up road http://cafecitti.com/
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Cafe Citti
2792 4th Street
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Italian Trattorria one of my FAVORITE restaurants in the valley. Order at the cash register and sit down. Amazing pastas and fresh ingredients. 15 min up road http://cafecitti.com/
Really great restaurant - local family run. Wine country feel with local and international foods. Books fast. Charming http://glenellenstar.com/
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Glen Ellen Star
13648 Arnold Dr
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Really great restaurant - local family run. Wine country feel with local and international foods. Books fast. Charming http://glenellenstar.com/
Farm to table cuisine. Very popular. Sister restaurant to the girl and fig on sonoma square. http://oliveandvine.com/
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Olive and Vine
14301 Arnold Dr
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Farm to table cuisine. Very popular. Sister restaurant to the girl and fig on sonoma square. http://oliveandvine.com/
very authentic food. FRESH. Fish tacos good - voted best ethnic restaurant in 2013. http://www.mayarestaurant.com/
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Maya
101 E Napa St
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very authentic food. FRESH. Fish tacos good - voted best ethnic restaurant in 2013. http://www.mayarestaurant.com/
Very good food. Large portions. margaritas good. casual with some outdoor seating. http://lacasarestaurant.com/
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La Casa
121 E Spain St
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Very good food. Large portions. margaritas good. casual with some outdoor seating. http://lacasarestaurant.com/

Everything Else

Amazing wines - especially the Syrah and the Cabernet Sauvignon - especially the Beckstoffer Vineyard. Very relaxing with outdoor seating with a bocci ball court http://www.adoberoadwines.com/
Adobe Road Winery Tasting Room
6 Petaluma Blvd N
Amazing wines - especially the Syrah and the Cabernet Sauvignon - especially the Beckstoffer Vineyard. Very relaxing with outdoor seating with a bocci ball court http://www.adoberoadwines.com/
enjoyable family owned with picnic tables, within walking/biking distance http://www.ravenswoodwinery.com/
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Ravenswood Winery
18701 Gehricke Rd
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enjoyable family owned with picnic tables, within walking/biking distance http://www.ravenswoodwinery.com/
Best Park to Picnic - tables, trails and views
Bartholomew Road
Bartholomew Road
Best Park to Picnic - tables, trails and views
Winery with a small museum - interesting and very local http://www.bartpark.com/
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Bartholomew Estate Vineyards and Winery
1000 Vineyard Ln
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Winery with a small museum - interesting and very local http://www.bartpark.com/
Best secret Valley getaway - fabulous hiking trails and the museum home of Jack London http://www.sonomacounty.com/articles/jack-london-state-park
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Park Storiku Nazzjonali Jack London
2400 London Ranch Rd
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Best secret Valley getaway - fabulous hiking trails and the museum home of Jack London http://www.sonomacounty.com/articles/jack-london-state-park
Charming little village. 5 great restaurants, shops and very quaint http://www.sonomacounty.com/cities/glen-ellen
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Glen Ellen
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Charming little village. 5 great restaurants, shops and very quaint http://www.sonomacounty.com/cities/glen-ellen
Sustainable farming. Nice wines. Local family who supports the community. Really nice tour. http://www.benziger.com/
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Benziger Family Winery
1883 London Ranch Rd
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Sustainable farming. Nice wines. Local family who supports the community. Really nice tour. http://www.benziger.com/
very nice wines - and local family who supports the community. jazz events in summer Kitchen shop with many goodies including olive oil https://brcohn.com/
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B.R. Cohn Winery and Olive Oil Company
15000 Sonoma Hwy
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very nice wines - and local family who supports the community. jazz events in summer Kitchen shop with many goodies including olive oil https://brcohn.com/
Beautiful wines - nestled in hills with views, caves and beautiful grounds. http://www.kunde.com/
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Kunde Family Winery
9825 Sonoma Hwy
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Beautiful wines - nestled in hills with views, caves and beautiful grounds. http://www.kunde.com/
Free wine tasting (only place I know....) - Italian wines. Olive center with tasting and many olive festivals. . beautiful grounds http://www.jacuzziwines.com/
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Jacuzzi Family Vineyards
24724 Arnold Dr
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Free wine tasting (only place I know....) - Italian wines. Olive center with tasting and many olive festivals. . beautiful grounds http://www.jacuzziwines.com/
Beautiful patio seating !! Great sparkling champagnes. The tour is also nice. A local favorite but many visitors also. http://www.gloriaferrer.com/
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Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards
23555 Arnold Dr
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Beautiful patio seating !! Great sparkling champagnes. The tour is also nice. A local favorite but many visitors also. http://www.gloriaferrer.com/
The winemaker is a gem - she makes great wines. Beautiful location and grounds. http://www.arrowoodvineyards.com/
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Arrowood Vineyard & Winery
14347 CA-12
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The winemaker is a gem - she makes great wines. Beautiful location and grounds. http://www.arrowoodvineyards.com/
Beautiful grounds and crowd pleasing wines. http://www.chateaustjean.com/
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Chateau St. Jean Winery
8555 Sonoma Hwy
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Beautiful grounds and crowd pleasing wines. http://www.chateaustjean.com/

Drinks & Nightlife

This is an old hotel/restaurant/bar. GREAT seating on the front sidewalk to people watch. They are one of the few late(r) night establishments. http://www.swisshotelsonoma.com/
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The Swiss Hotel
18 W Spain St
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This is an old hotel/restaurant/bar. GREAT seating on the front sidewalk to people watch. They are one of the few late(r) night establishments. http://www.swisshotelsonoma.com/
voted Sonoma's best cocktails in 2014. great steaks also. http://www.macarthurplace.com/dining.php
Saddles Steakhouse
29 E MacArthur St
voted Sonoma's best cocktails in 2014. great steaks also. http://www.macarthurplace.com/dining.php
great music and or live shows http://www.sonomapub.com/
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Murphy's Irish Pub
464 1st St E
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great music and or live shows http://www.sonomapub.com/
Voted best happy hour. Great live entertainment. They serve Pliny the Elder beer http://www.hopmonk.com/sonoma/
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HopMonk Tavern Sonoma
691 Broadway
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Voted best happy hour. Great live entertainment. They serve Pliny the Elder beer http://www.hopmonk.com/sonoma/
Best BBQ and dancing http://www.rossis1906.com/
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Rossi's
401 Grove St
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Best BBQ and dancing http://www.rossis1906.com/
This is REALLY the locals tavern. Cheap drinks Pool tables and darts. Older people in the daytime, younger group after 10pm :-) http://www.steinerstavern.com/
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Steiner's Taven
465 1st St W
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This is REALLY the locals tavern. Cheap drinks Pool tables and darts. Older people in the daytime, younger group after 10pm :-) http://www.steinerstavern.com/

Essentials

Best grocery &deli in town. Sr discount (55+) on Tuesday. Text your sandwich order. All locals shop here. http://www.thesonomamarketplace.com/
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Sonoma Market
500 W Napa St
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Best grocery &deli in town. Sr discount (55+) on Tuesday. Text your sandwich order. All locals shop here. http://www.thesonomamarketplace.com/
Greatest place to purchase wines - great local and global wines at the cheap price points. Wine tasting onsite Deli and coffee also great. Picnic supplies also http://sonomas-best.com/
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Sonoma's Best Wine Merchant
1190 E Napa St
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Greatest place to purchase wines - great local and global wines at the cheap price points. Wine tasting onsite Deli and coffee also great. Picnic supplies also http://sonomas-best.com/
Best organic and great cheese selection http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/sonoma
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Whole Foods Market
201 W Napa St
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Best organic and great cheese selection http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/sonoma
Small, local cheese shop - much better than the large Sonoma Cheese Factory on the square. Just 3 minutes from the house on the bike path.
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412 1st Street East
Small, local cheese shop - much better than the large Sonoma Cheese Factory on the square. Just 3 minutes from the house on the bike path.

Shopping

fabulous WiFi and coffee
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Peet's Coffee
591 Broadway
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fabulous WiFi and coffee
THE ORIGINAL Willams-Sonoma store location. Vintage. Museum upstairs. Cooking demos (free) every Sat AM. Patio w/ beer and wine to sit and enjoy http://www.williams-sonoma.com/stores/us/ca/sonoma/
Williams-Sonoma
605 Broadway
THE ORIGINAL Willams-Sonoma store location. Vintage. Museum upstairs. Cooking demos (free) every Sat AM. Patio w/ beer and wine to sit and enjoy http://www.williams-sonoma.com/stores/us/ca/sonoma/
Great place to purchase gifts and home/kitchen items. http://sonomaplaza.com/place/sign-of-the-bear/
Sign of the Bear Kitchenware
435 1st St W
Great place to purchase gifts and home/kitchen items. http://sonomaplaza.com/place/sign-of-the-bear/