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Author: Heather Irwin

The Special Pizza with house made fennel sausage from the Fig Cafe in Glen Ellen. (Photo by John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

18 Sonoma County Restaurants Only Locals Know About

August 2022November 2024

Chances are you won't hear about these restaurants in the guidebooks, but locals know where to find the tasty stuff.

Three-way Smoker Combo with ribs, chicken, brisket and sides of Mac N' Cheese and Okra/Corn/Cherry Tomato Saute from Sweet T's Restaurant + Bar in Windsor. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

The Best BBQ Restaurants in Sonoma County

June 2022February 2023

Hot summer weather is here, which means it’s time to catch some rays and feast on great barbecue.

Philly sandwich with fried chicken breast, provolone, oven roasted tomatoes and broccoli rable. Heather Irwin/PD

Santa Rosa’s Best Weekday Lunch Spots

June 2021June 2021

Some of our favorite lunchtime restaurants to keep you motivated at least until happy hour.

Patio dining at the Fork Roadhouse on Bodega Ave. east of Sebastopol. (JOHN BURGESS/The Press Democrat)

Pups on the Patio: 25 Dog-Friendly Restaurants in Sonoma County

February 2021February 2021

Local restaurateurs roll out the red carpet for canine companions.

Sienna McAtee, 2, enjoys a plate of spaghetti at Mary's Pizza Shack, in Santa Rosa, on Tuesday, August 19, 2014. Mary's Pizza Shack was voted to have the best kids' menu. (Christopher Chung/ The Press Democrat)

Sonoma County Restaurant Week: 12 Great Deals for Families

February 2020February 2020

These family-friendly restaurants serve up great meals and deals during Restaurant Week.

Bento Box with chicken Katsu at Taste of Tea in Healdsburg. Heather Irwin/PD

Taste of Tea: A Secret Healdsburg Tea House

November 2019February 2020

Healdsburg teahouse is a quirky combination of homestyle Japanese cuisine, teas and relaxing spa.

Shrimp and bacon pizza at Kin in Windsor. Heather Irwin/PD

Kin Restaurant is a Family-Friendly Spot in Windsor

October 2019October 2019

Family-friendly restaurant features American comfort classics and a great burger!

Ceviche de Tiradito, a halibut ceviche sashimi-style with a house made Leche de Tigre aji Amarillo sauce served with sweet potato and Cuzco corn from chef/owner Jose Navarro of Sazon Peruvian Cuisine in Santa Rosa. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Sazon Peruvian Restaurant in Santa Rosa Is a Perennial Favorite

September 2019September 2019

Ceviche, creamy shrimp soup, Lomo Saltado and other authentic Peruvian dishes keep Sazon on top

Sashimi salad with tuna, salmon, crab at Raku Ramen and Rolls in Santa Rosa. Heather Irwin/PD

Poke, Ramen and Vegan Rice Bowls at Raku Ramen in Santa Rosa

August 2019February 2020

Knock-out vegan and vegetarian dishes plus great ramen and sushi at Raku Ramen and Rolls

Tokyo Shoyu Chasu pork ramen at Miso Good Ramen in Snata Rosa. Heather Irwin/PD

Miso Good Ramen is Downtown Santa Rosa’s Ramen Stop

August 2019November 2022

Santa Rosa Japanese restaurant features a hard-to-find veggie ramen that rocks.

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