Restaurants in Sonoma

​If you're heading to Sonoma for a race weekend or just exploring the area, you're in for a treat when it comes to dining. Sonoma offers a diverse array of restaurants, from casual eateries to fine dining establishments. Here's a curated list to help you find the perfect spot:

The Girl & The Fig 
A beloved Sonoma Plaza staple, this bistro offers French-inspired Californian cuisine. Known for its seasonal menu, cheese & charcuterie platters, and a robust Rhône wine list, it's a favorite among locals and visitors alike. ​

Cafe La Haye
This intimate 34-seat restaurant delivers New American cuisine with a focus on locally sourced ingredients. With a chalkboard menu that changes nightly, dishes like soy-sesame glazed halibut and housemade tagliarini with lamb meatballs showcase the chef's creativity. 

El Dorado Kitchen
Located within the El Dorado Hotel, this restaurant offers California cuisine with Mediterranean influences. Signature dishes include truffle fries and seasonal risottos, complemented by a selection of local wines.

Valley Bar & Bottle
A neighborhood restaurant, wine bar, and bottle shop, Valley serves simple, seasonal California home cooking. The menu emphasizes local produce, and the wine list features natural wines from local producers. 

Wit & Wisdom
Chef Michael Mina's wine country tavern offers regional California cuisine cooked in a hearth oven. The menu includes wood-fired dishes and a curated wine program, all served in a rustic yet modern setting.

Tasca Tasca
This Portuguese-inspired tapas restaurant offers a variety of small plates, such as pig's trotter terrine and shrimp-passion fruit ceviche. The rustic, pub-like setting and extensive selection of Port and Madeira wines enhance the dining experience.

Sunflower Caffé
A popular spot for breakfast and lunch, Sunflower Caffé serves simple, real food using local ingredients. Located on the historic Sonoma Plaza, it offers garden seating and dishes like the "Hippie" salad with chickpeas and kale. 

B&V Whiskey Bar & Grille
Situated in the historic Sonoma Creamery building, B&V offers a menu with farm-to-table elements, steaks, and an extensive whiskey selection. The gastropub atmosphere is complemented by live entertainment on many evenings. ​

The Plaza Bistro
An Italian bistro located on the Sonoma Plaza, The Plaza Bistro offers a relaxed dining experience with dishes like grilled salmon sandwiches and risotto. The historic building adds to the charm of this casual eatery. 

Enclos
A fine dining establishment housed in a Victorian building, Enclos offers a 13-course tasting menu blending Chef Brian Limoges' New England roots with California ingredients. Standout dishes include venison tartare tarts and aged tuna belly with brown butter passion fruit zabaglione.