Must-see restaurants in Sonoma

  • Cafe La Haye

    Sonoma

    One of Sonoma’s top tables for earthy New American cooking, La Haye only uses produce sourced from within 60 miles. Its dining room gets packed cheek-by…

  • El Dorado Kitchen

    Sonoma

    The swank plazaside choice for contemporary California-Mediterranean cooking, El Dorado showcases seasonal-regional ingredients in dishes such as seafood…

  • Tasca Tasca

    Sonoma

    Specializing in Portuguese and Mediterranean fare, this tapas tavern in food-obsessed downtown Sonoma holds its own. Try the authentic caldo verde …

  • Girl & the Fig

    Sonoma

    For a festive evening, book a garden table at this French-provincial bistro, with good small plates ($14 to $16), including steamed mussels with…

  • Della Santina’s

    Sonoma

    The waiters have been here forever and the ‘specials’ rarely change, but Della Santina’s Italian-American cooking – linguini pesto, veal parmigiana,…

  • Harvest Moon Cafe

    Sonoma

    Inside a cozy 1836 adobe, this casual bistro uses local ingredients in its changing menu, with simple soul-satisfying dishes such as grilled Liberty Farm…

  • Hopmonk Tavern

    Sonoma

    This happening gastropub and beer garden takes its brews seriously with over a dozen of its own and guest beers on tap, served in type-appropriate…

  • La Salette

    Sonoma

    Contemporary Portuguese cuisine is the focus at this just-off-the-plaza restaurant that serves excellent-value, proper sit-down meals, including a…

  • Taste of the Himalayas

    Sonoma

    Spicy curries, luscious lentil soup and sizzle-platter meats make a refreshing break from the usual French-Italian Wine Country fare.

  • Sunflower Caffé & Wine Bar

    Sonoma

    The big back garden at this local hangout is a great spot for breakfast, a no-fuss lunch or afternoon wine.

  • Basque Cafe

    Sonoma

    Right on Sonoma's main plaza, this beloved cafe and boulangerie has amazing baked breads – perfect for that little picnic you're planning – plus a good…

  • Angelo’s Wine Country Deli

    Sonoma

    Look for the cow on the roof of this roadside deli south of town, a fave for fat sandwiches and homemade turkey and beef jerky (free samples!).

  • Red Grape

    Sonoma

    A reliable spot for an easy meal, Red Grape serves good thin-crust pizzas and big salads in a cavernous, echoey space. Good for takeout too.

  • Sonoma Market

    Sonoma

    Sonoma’s best groceries and deli sandwiches, this is a great spot to stock up for a picnic in the Plaza.

  • Sweet Scoops

    Sonoma

    Sonoma's favorite ice-cream shop livens up the plaza with its homemade offerings.