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Pizza, fried chicken sandwich and salads are among the favorite dishes at the newly opened Junction in Santa Rosa. (Photo: Jessica Paul @jessicapaulphoto )

Santa Rosa’s New Junction Beer Garden Feels Like an Old Friend

May 2026

The former Villa restaurant has reopened as The Junction, a sprawling Santa Rosa beer garden with blistered pizzas, cocktails, fire pits and plenty to keep kids — and dogs — happy.

The view from the patio area at The Junction, located at the former site of The Villa, in Santa Rosa on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)

Historic Villa Restaurant in Santa Rosa To Reopen as The Junction

March 2026

After sitting empty for three years, Santa Rosa’s historic Villa restaurant is reopening as The Junction, a family-friendly pizza and beer destination overlooking Annadel State Park.

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 2020

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

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

Kin Restaurant is a Family-Friendly Spot in Windsor

October 2019

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