Here Are Some of the Best Spots for Real Farm-To-Table Dining in Sonoma County

Heather Irwin — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 19:58:26 +0000

Grabbing a beer with your mushroom purveyor is a point of pride for many Sonoma County chefs. And while high-profile, Michelin-favored restaurants get plenty of love for their agricultural ethos, there are also lots of neighborhood restaurateurs who wouldn’t go within 10 feet of factory-farmed, well, anything. Here’s a shoutout to a few of my farm-friendliest favorites.

The Priestess of Produce: Lunchette

Naomi Crawford doesn’t just source locally — she’s a superfan of local farms and ranches. Her Instagram (@lunchette_petaluma) is a daily reminder of the incredible bounty of Sonoma County. 25 Fourth St., Petaluma. 707-241-7443, lunchettepetaluma.com

Some of the many locally sourced dishes at Lunchette in Petaluma. Chef-owner Naomi Crawford sources from local farms and ranches. (Houston Porter / Petaluma Argus-Courier)

The Handline “El Coronado” taco with beer battered fired rockfish, shaved cabbage, chipotle aioli, avocado and lime. Seasonal veggie dishes don’t take a back seat here, carefully sourced from local farms. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Sea to Table: Handline

You’ll be hard-pressed to find fresher fish tacos, citrusy ceviche and raw oysters than at this casual Sebastopol café. Seasonal veggie dishes don’t take a back seat, carefully sourced from a who’s who of local farmers. Worth a pilgrimage in summer, too, for their sweet elote. 935 Gravenstein Highway S., Sebastopol. 707-827-3744, handline.com

Classic Comfort: Americana

Burgers, shakes and piles of pancakes are almost virtuous, with painstakingly sourced Sonoma-centric ingredients at two locations. Even the mimosas get seasonal fruit infusions. 205 Fifth St., Santa Rosa, 707-755-1548; 162 N. Main St., Sebastopol, 707-827-3309. americanasonomacounty.com

Crab cakes and seared steak with sides from the dinner menu at Americana in Santa Rosa April 13, 2023. The painstakingly sourced Sonoma-centric ingredients come from local farms. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Almond Olive Oil Cake with tangerines, orange blossom yogurt and a drizzle of tangerine tarragon syrup from The Redwood chef/co-owner Geneva Melby in Sebastopol. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Natural Pairing: The Redwood

This Sebastopol wine bar is all about not messing with what nature provides, both with the low-intervention wine list and the Mediterranean-inspired menu. Liberty Duck liver mousse, smoked black cod dip with yogurt and potato chips and warm pita bread with smoky baba ghanoush are best bets. 234 S. Main St., Sebastopol. 707-861-9730, theredwoodwine.com

Snail Approved: The Spinster Sisters

One of just a handful of local chefs awarded Slow Food’s Snail of Approval, Liza Hinman walks the walk of sustainable Sonoma County ingredients cooked with care. Even a simple side of beans and greens is magical. 401 S. A St., Santa Rosa. 707-528-7100, thespinstersisters.com

Carrot Hummus with a drizzle of olive oil from chef Liza Hinman, owner of the Spinster Sisters restaurant in Santa Rosa, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024. Hinman’s restaurant, Santa Rosa’s Spinster Sisters, recently received a “Snail of Approval” from Slow Food. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

A dish at Glen Ellen Star in Glen Ellen. Most of the produce here is sourced from Glentucky Family Farm. (Sonoma County Tourism)

All in the Family: Glen Ellen Star

Most of the produce at chef Ari Weiswasser’s popular bistro comes from his father-in-law Mike Benziger’s Glentucky Family Farm just up the hill. You can’t get more local than that. 13648 Arnold Drive, Glen Ellen. 707-343-1384, glenellenstar.com

You can reach Dining Editor Heather Irwin at heather.irwin@pressdemocrat.com. Follow Heather on Instagram @biteclubeats.

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Farm to Table Dinners 2012

biteclub — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 21:38:05 +0000

Tara Firma Farms

With a backdrop as stunning as a farm or historic garden, it isn’t hard to make our local bounty pretty swoon-worthy. Add some top-talent chefs and you’ve got farm-to-table dinners without compare.

Weber Ranch
Petaluma’s Della Fattoria hosts a series of dinners at Weber Ranch each week from July 7 through mid-September. Dinner is served family style on a 25-foot table with platters of seasonal salads, pizzas, grilled meats and desserts made from the bakery’s pastry staff. $90pp and reservations fill up well in advance. Details at dellafattoria.com or 763-0161.

Chosen Spot
Chef John Lyle presents a second year of Luther Burbank-inspired “Chosen Spot” dinners at the Luther Burbank home and garden in Santa Rosa on July 7, August 11 and Sept. 8. Five courses, $75pp, details at lutherburbank.org or 524-5445.

Quivira: Summer Farm-to-Table Dinner
Saturday, July 28th , 5pm – 9pm
$125 per person / $105 Queue members
Guests get an in-depth look at Quivira’s Biodynamic farming practices and winemaking, complete with a multi-course wine and food experience prepared by local Diavola Chef, Ciara Meaney, using produce from the winery’s 1-acre garden. Meet Farm Manager Andrew Beedy, visit Ruby the resident feral pig and learn about biodynamic winegrowing philosophies from Winemaker Hugh Chappelle.

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