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Prime Burger Royale with comté cheese, onion marmalade, truffle mayo on a brioche bun with frites from Augie’s French Tuesday, November 28, 2023, on Courthouse Square in Santa Rosa. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

25 Best Restaurants in Sonoma County in 2025

Here are 25 unique reasons to love dining out in Sonoma County in 2025.

The former 19Ten Bar & Provisions spot on Fourth Street will reopen this summer as Aroma de Cafe. Photo taken June 11, 2025. (Maci Martell / Sonoma Magazine)

Former Jack & Tony’s, 19Ten Bar Becomes Aroma de Cafe in Santa Rosa

A bacon, egg and cheese sandwich — or BEC — made on a fluffy plain bagel from a local New York City bagel shop in Brooklyn, New York. (Getty Images / iStockphoto)

What’s a BECSPK? It’s a New York Breakfast Classic and It’s Coming to Sonoma County

Wine tasting at Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery in Healdsburg. (Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery)

‘Join the Club,’ Says These Local Wineries Offering More Exciting, Exclusive Experiences

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Salt & Straw Santa Rosa

New Ice Cream Shop Brings Wild New Flavors to Montgomery Village This Friday

With summer sun coming on strong, the new Salt & Straw ice creamery at Santa Rosa’s Montgomery Village is one of June’s most anticipated openings.

Asparagus Salad with local strawberries, whipped feta, espelette, almonds and lemon curd citronette from Poppy restaurant Thursday, June 12, 2025, in Glen Ellen. (John Burgess / Press Democrat)

This Glen Ellen Bistro May Be One of the Best New Restaurants of 2025

Nigiri Sushi and Sashimi Combo at Shige Sushi Japanese Kitchen in Cotati. (Alvin Jornada / The Press Democrat)

Where to Get the Best Sushi in Sonoma County

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Margherita, the queen of pizzas with sauce of fresh tomatoes, melted mozzarella cheese with fresh basil and EVOO from L'Oro di Napoli in downtown Santa Rosa. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

The Best Italian Restaurants in Sonoma County

The fried chicken sandwich at Twin Oaks Roadhouse on Old Redwood Highway in Penngrove. (Kent Porter/The Press Democrat)

The Best Hidden Gem Restaurants in Every Sonoma County Town

Fried Chicken Dinner for Two with a green salad, bean cassoulet and chicken gravy from Table Culture Provisions in Petaluma. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

16 Favorite Restaurants in Petaluma

Short Rib Barbacoa Tacos from Quiote in downtown Petaluma, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

8 Must-Try Dishes in Sonoma County

Gringas, a quesadilla with taco filling, from Quiote in downtown Petaluma, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

16 Favorite Mexican Restaurants in Sonoma County

The Meatball Sub on a toasted ciabatta roll with provolone and asiago cheese, marinara and french fried onions from Canevari's Delicatessen & Catering in Santa Rosa. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

The Sonoma County Restaurants Locals Like to Keep Secret

A cheeseburger and fries from Superburger in Santa Rosa. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

24 Popular Restaurant Chains That Started in Sonoma County

Orange Marinated Chicken Pupusa Burger with choice of two stuffed pupusa's filled with pico de gallo, guacamole, lettuce, cheese and chipotle cream from Don Julio's Latin Grill & Pupusas in Rohnert Park on Monday, August 31, 2020. (Photo by John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

25 Hole-in-the-Wall Restaurants to Try in Sonoma County

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Grilled cheese with birria on Texas Toast is a menu option at Galvan’s Eatery in Santa Rosa. (Heather Irwin / Sonoma Magazine)

Cheap Eats Take Center Stage at Sonoma County Food Truck Contest

All dishes at the event will be priced under $14, with many tasty options available for under $8 — making it the ultimate destination for food lovers on a budget.

Sabich platter at Grossman's Deli in Santa Rosa. (Heather Irwin/The Press Democrat)

11 Favorite Restaurants for Middle Eastern Food in Sonoma County

The Jimtown Store in Healdsburg, California, on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019. The landmark Jimtown Store closed Dec. 30, 2019. (Alvin Jornada / The Press Democrat)

Iconic Jimtown Store Reopens with New Name, New Owner — and Fresh Flavors

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At House of Flowers’ 15.5-acre estate, guests can taste winemaker Chantal Forthun’s highly expressive wines in the architecturally impressive hospitality house or in the lush gardens beneath the redwoods. (Flowers Vineyards & Winery)

The Best Sonoma Wineries for First Time Visitors

Jenner Headlands Preserve. (Brook Edwards / Sonoma County Tourism)

Best Places to Stop Along Highway 1 on the Sonoma Coast

The Ultimate Guide to Sonoma Tasting Rooms

A Prickly Pear Margarita with chicken fajitas at La Rosa Tequileria & Grille in Santa Rosa, on Tuesday, August 11, 2015. (BETH SCHLANKER/ The Press Democrat)

The Best Happy Hours in Sonoma County

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Glamping accommodations at Safari West in Santa Rosa. (Sonoma County Tourism)

Local Spot Named No. 1 Place to Go Glamping in the US

From a Florida dude ranch to yurts in the Great Smoky Mountains, this Santa Rosa glamping spot ranked No. 1 in the United States.

Preston is the kind of place that invites you to bring family and friends. Play some bocce. Sit underneath a shady tree and chat with your neighbor. And, of course, enjoy some really good wine. (Airyka Rockefeller)

Gather the Crew for Italian-Style Fun at This Charming Local Winery

Wine Country Adapts to Changing Tourism Trends with a New Focus — Families

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Raghni Naidu, owner and founder of Naidu Wines and Vineyards in Sebastopol. Photo taken Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

Local Wineries Among Best California Newcomers on Food & Wine List

Founded by John Pedroncelli, Sr. in 1927, the Geyserville property is now run as a fourth-generation business by president Julie Pedroncelli St. John, with Montse Reece as winemaker. (Pedroncelly Winery)

Meet the Women Behind Some of Sonoma and Napa’s Best Wines

Faust Wines' hilltop tasting room Faust Haus is set in an old Victorian overlooking Napa Valley, located in St. Helena. (Courtesy of Faust Wines)

Over a Dozen Local Bottles Make Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines of 2024

Gap's Crown vineyard northeast of Penngrove. (Dan Quiñones/Courtesy Three Sticks Wines)

Wines To Try From the Most Iconic Vineyards in Sonoma County

To appeal to impromptu palates, Kunde Family Winery created The Daily Tour & Tasting. At $25 per person, offered seven days a week at 11 a.m., it includes a tour of Kunde’s 32,000 square foot cave and a peek at its 5,000 aging barrels. The tour is followed by a tasting of six wines only available at the winery or for wine club members’ consumption. The wines are paired with a cheese and charcuterie board.

9 Sonoma Wineries With Spectacular Views

Patio at Chateau St. Jean in Sonoma, California

These Local Wineries and Tasting Rooms Make You Feel Like You’re in France

30 Favorite Dog-Friendly Wineries in Sonoma County

The Mountain Top Tasting at Kunde Family Winery in Kenwood. (Timm Eubanks/Kunde Family Winery)

6 Favorite Winery Patios in Sonoma County

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Burger from Lunch Box Sonoma County. The pop-up restaurant is among a handful of local restaurants that have signed on for a space at the new Livery on Main food hall in Sebastopol. Click through the gallery for more. (Courtesy of Lunch Box Sonoma County)

Burger Kings: 6 Favorite Local Spots for the Perfect Burger

The perfect burger is about everything working together in harmony. Here are 6 favorites to try in Sonoma County.

A thoughtful connection to the outdoors and lots of space for cooking anchor the clean-lined, modernist main home. “In many ways, my house is a large kitchen with some bedrooms around it,” Stephen Singer explains. (Eileen Roche / Sonoma Magazine)

Legendary Local Restaurateur and Artist Finds Balance at His Sebastopol Farm

This Hobbit-Size Wagon in Rural Petaluma Is Sonoma’s Unlikeliest Foodie Treasure

Home

This modern three-bedroom, one-bathroom home on 3.36 acres in Santa Rosa is currently listed for $1,999,000. (Open Homes Photography)

Geometric House With Unique Modern Design Offers Dramatic Views in Santa Rosa

The unusually shaped modern home includes a half-acre Chardonnay vineyard and access to neighboring Safari West wildlife preserve.

Wine Country Home of Late Williams-Sonoma CEO up for Sale

Pool in the courtyard. (Peter Lyons)

Peek Inside a $2.99 Million Occidental Home With Pool, Spa and Stunning Views

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Napa's Bouchaine Vineyards, a Pinot Noir specialist, offers an array of fun experiences, from terrace tastings to falconry demonstrations. (Bouchaine Vineyards)

Sip With Falcons at This Wind-Swept Carneros Winery

Sailor, left, and Lila Burt of Sebastopol check out the pizza varieties while their parent order at Acre Pizza in Sebastopol's Barlow district. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Local Pizza Spot Goes Viral After Dave Portnoy Review

Sonoma County Celebrates Pride with Local Flavor

The French Laundry in Yountville Monday, April 21, 2025. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

Following a String of Lukewarm Reviews, French Laundry Named Top ‘Cult-Favorite Restaurant’

A guest at Pick's Drive-In carries his meal and drinks back to his truck in downtown Cloverdale Tuesday June 14, 2022 (Chad Surmick / Press Democrat)

Cloverdale's Pick’s Drive-In Bought by Tech Entrepreneur Aiming to Revive Iconic Spot

The Forbes Travel Guide has honored SingleThread Farms and Restaurant in Healdsburg with its top five-star luxury rating in 2025. (Garrett Rowland/Sonoma County Tourism)

Local Restaurant Makes Prestigious 2025 World's Best Restaurants List

Fried chicken fry-days at Marla SR in Santa Rosa. (Marla SR)

Santa Rosa Cafe Offers Crispy Fried Chicken Fix Every Friday

Nicole HItchcock and Sue Bird holding basketball jerseys

Why 2 Local Wineries Are Teaming Up with the WNBA—and What It Means for Local Fans

Napa Getaway

Sushi from Morimoto at BottleRock Napa Valley. (Courtesy of BottleRock Napa Valley)

How to BottleRock Like a Pro: Where to Eat, Sip and Actually Get Your Money’s Worth

There’s some excellent fare to be found at BottleRock Napa Valley, if you know what you’re looking for.

The tasting ranch at Hudson Ranch and Vineyards in Napa. (Hudson Ranch)

This 2,000-Acre Vineyard Estate Looks Like Arizona but Tastes Like Wine Country

Napa Valley winemaker Paula Kornell. (Leigh Ann Beverley)

When One of the Largest Wine Corporations in the US Collapsed, This Small Local Winemaker Paved Her Own Path

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