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Santa Rosa Restaurants

Featured Santa Rosa Restaurants

John Ash & Co.
4330 Barnes Rd., Santa Rosa, CA.
Fine dining. Wine country dining from a celebrated chef. The real stars are the fresh local ingredients, and the supporting players are the crackling fireplace, extensive wine list, and alluring vineyard views. $$$$.
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Monti's Rotisserie & Bar
714 Village Ct, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Monti's has a wood burning rotisserie featuring nightly specials and also pizza, pastas, salads, sandwiches & raw bar (oysters). There are 40 wines available in 6 oz glass, 9 oz carafe, and full bottle. (Description provided by Opentable.com). $-$$.
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Syrah
205 Fifth St., Santa Rosa, CA.
Californian-French. $$$. Sophisticated cuisine in restaurant or indoor courtyard. Seasonally changing menu and inventive desserts. Lunch and dinner, Tues-Sat.
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Willi's Wine Bar
4404 Old Redwood Hwy, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Willi's Wine Bar is an international small plates restaurant with 40 wines available by 2 oz glass, 5 oz glass, 1/2 bottle, or bottle. (Description provided by Opentable.com) $$$.
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More Santa Rosa Restaurants

Annapurna
535 Ross St., Santa Rosa, CA.
Nepalese. $-$$. An exotic taste of the Himalayas at this comfortable ethnic restaurant. Authentic Nepalese dishes include steamed momos, dal soup, curries, and many vegetarian offerings. Lunch and dinner daily.

A'roma Roasters
95 Fifth St., Santa Rosa, CA.
Cafe. $. Hot coffee and sweets until 11pm, along with an even hotter and sweeter tattooed boyz and gyrlz behind the counter.

Arrigoni's Delicatessen & Cafe
701 Fourth St., Santa Rosa, CA.
Deli. $. A perennial favorite with the downtown lunch crowd.
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Betty's Fish & Chips
4046 Sonoma Hwy., Santa Rosa, CA.
Seafood. $. Cheerful, bustling, totally informal eatery crammed with British souvenirs and serving authentic Brit fare. Lunch and dinner, Tues-Sun.

Cafe Japan
98 Old Courthouse Square, Santa Rosa, CA.
Japanese. $$. Perfectly fresh, organic sushi and Japanese specialties, served with care. Lunch and dinner, Tues-Sat.
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Cafe Saint Rose
465 Sebastopol Ave., Santa Rosa, CA.
European. $$-$$$. Small but rich menu, and prix fixe some nights. Like a slice of the Old World--right in your 'hood! Lunch, Mon-Fri; dinner, Wed-Sat.

Carmen's Burger Bar
612 Terrace (in Town and Country center), Santa Rosa, CA.
American. $. Excellent ad innovative burgers with a Mexican flair. Beef comes fresh daily from Pacific Market next door. Lunch and dinner daily; breakfast, Sat-Sun.

Checkers
523 Fourth St., Santa Rosa, CA.
Califronia. $$. Perfect casual spot for dinner before the movie. Try the panéed chicken and butternut squash ravioli. Lunch and dinner daily.

Chelino's Mexican Restaurant
1079 Fourth St., Santa Rosa, CA.
Mexican. $. Standout generous taqueria fare with fresh ingredients daily. Great breakfast too. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open daily. Mon-Thurs 8am-9pm, Fri & Sat until 9:30 and Sun until 8pm.

China Room
500 Mission Blvd., Santa Rosa, CA.
Chinese. $-$$. Free-range chicken and MSG-free. Don't miss some of the best moo shu you'll ever have. Lunch; Mon-Fri; dinner daily.

Dierk's Parkside Cafe
404 Santa Rosa Ave., Santa Rosa, CA.
American. $. Classic, fresh diner food--and a comfortable setting, too. Ought to be set in a movie. Breakfast and lunch daily.

Flavor
96 Old Courthouse Square, Santa Rosa, CA.
California cuisine. $-$$. Do believe the hype. Fresh and organic white-tablecloth food at paper-napkin prices. Lunch and dinner, Mon-Sat.

Fresh China
284 Coddingtown Mall, Santa Rosa, CA.
Chinese. $-$$. Healthy, flavorful Chinese cuisine thoughtfully prepared without MSG. Hearty noodle soups, full vegetarian menu, comprehensive dinner menu, lunch buffet. Fresh, seasonal, organic vegetables top the list. A local favorite with North Bay nutritionists. Sun-Thurs 11:30-9:30pm, Fri & Sat 11:30-10pm.

Gary Chu's
611 Fifth St., Santa Rosa, CA.
Chinese. $$. Fine Chinese food in elegant setting. Lunch and dinner; closed Mon.

Govinda's
1899 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa, CA.
Indian. $. Though the selection is somewhat limited, a few bucks gets you fresh, home-style veggie treats like daal, rice and, um, pasta Alfredo?

Hikuni Sushi Bar & Hibachi
4100 Montgomery Dr., Santa Rosa, CA.
Japanese. $$$. Terrific teppanyaki plus a full sushi bar, tonkatsu, udon and bento. Lunch and dinner daily.

Hot Tamales
3020-F Santa Rosa Ave., Santa Rosa, CA.
Mexican/Salvadoran. $. An oasis of good ethnic fare tucked in a strip mall. Come for the pupusas, El Salvador's favorite food. Open daily.

JhanThong BanBua
2400 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa, CA.
Thai. $-$$. Sophisticated and delicate Thai cuisine. Fresh ingredients, packed with flavor. Lunch and dinner, Mon-Sat.

JoJo Sushi
645 Fourth St., Santa Rosa, CA.
Japanese. $-$$. Hip downtown eatery features fresh sushi, sashimi, teriyaki, and innovative specials. Lunch and dinner, Mon-Sat.

Kabab & Curry House
507 Fourth St., Santa Rosa, CA.
Indian. $$-$$$. An elegant Indian dining experience, with a menu that tops 100 items. Try the Indian cocktails. Lunch and dinner daily.

Khoom Lanna
107 Fourth St., Santa Rosa, CA.
Fine Thai cuisine. $$. Outstanding Thai dishes and seasonal specialties with an authentic cooking style. Fresh ingredients, serene dining room, convenient Railroad square location. One of Santa Rosa's finer Thai restaurants with a recommended wine pairing list and Thai beer imports. Lunch daily, 11-2:30pm. Weekends noon-3pm. Dinner daily, 5-9:30pm.

Kirin
2700 Yulupa Ave., Santa Rosa, CA.
Chinese. Specializing in Mandarin, Szechuan and Peking-style cooking, Kirin has a bright, bustling atmosphere and great service. Check out the shiitake mushroom pork with thick slices of tender pork loin, meaty mushrooms and perfectly cooked bok choy. Another must-have: the delicate, garlicky pot stickers--perhaps the best in Sonoma County. Lunch and dinner, Mon-Sat; Sun, dinner only. --Molly Jackel

La Fondita
816 Sebastopol Rd., Santa Rosa, CA.
Mexican. $. Hearty, filling, very tasty. No glop and no goop here. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

La Gare
208 Wilson St., Santa Rosa, CA.
French. $$$. Dine in an elegant atmosphere of old world charm.

La Vera Pizza
629 Fourth St., Santa Rosa, CA.
Italian. $-$$. Downtown Santa Rosa's oldest and favorite Italian restaurant/pizzeria. Established in 1983, La Vera Pizza offers nationally acclaimed pizza, pasta, salad, sandwiches, gelato and other Italian delights. The locals' favorite for nearly 25 years. Lunch, dinner, take-out. Mon-Thurs 11-9pm, Fri 11-10pm, Sat noon-10pm, Sun noon-9pm.

Mac's Delicatessen
630 Fourth St., Santa Rosa, CA.
Diner. $. Best diner in downtown Santa Rosa. Large selection of Jewish-style sandwiches; excellent cole slaw. Breakfast and lunch, Mon-Sat.
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Mi Burrito Mexican Restaurant & Bar
385 Aviation Blvd., Santa Rosa, CA.
Mexican. $. No need to hop on a plane for authentic Mexican dishes. Catch a movie and eat at Mi Burrito off Airport Blvd. Hearty portions, homemade tortillas, burritos, tacos, posole and enchilada. Festive dining room and bar. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open daily, 9-9pm.

Mombo's Pizza
1800 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa, CA.
Pizza. $. The crust is thin and the toppings eclectic. Delivery. Open daily. 1800 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa.
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Monti's Rotisserie & Bar
714 Village Ct., Santa Rosa, CA.
California cuisine. $-$$. Small plates and a few larger entrées with emphasis on house-roasted meats. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
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Osake Sushi Bar & Grill
2446 Patio Ct., Santa Rosa, CA.
Japanese. $$$. Gourmet sushi, exotic seasoned seaweed salad, robata grill specialties and premium sakes. Lunch and dinner, Mon-Fri; karaoke lounge until 1:30am, Fri-Sat.

Pamposh
52 Mission Circle, Ste. 10, Santa Rosa, CA.
Indian. $-$$. Clean, fresh, exciting traditional Indian food. Chicken tikka masala is indescribably good. Lunch and dinner Tues-Sun; closed Mon.

Red Rose Cafe
1770 Piner Rd., Santa Rosa, CA.
Soul food/Southern. $. Fried chicken, ribs, collard greens and mac 'n' cheese. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

Roberto's Restaurant
4776 Sonoma Hwy., Santa Rosa, CA.
Italian. $$. Reliable home-style Italian cooking. Dinner, Tues-Sun.

Royal China
3080 Marlowe Rd., Santa Rosa, CA.
Chinese. $$. Smart décor, professional service, very solid wonton soup. Lunch and dinner, Sun-Fri; dinner, Sat.

Russian River Brewing Co.
725 Fourth St., Santa Rosa, CA.
Eclectic. $. Decent pizza and excellent brews. Two words: beer bites!

Santa Trata
711 S. Stony Point Rd., Santa Rosa, CA.
Eritrean. $. Northeast African cuisine for mild palates. Pleasant stews are comforting finger food on properly sour injera. Lunch and dinner daily.

Sapporo
518 Seventh St., Santa Rosa, CA.
Japanese. $$. An excellent choice when the sushi urge hits. Lunch and dinner, Mon-Sat.

Simply Delicious
2780 Stony Point Rd., Santa Rosa, CA.
Italian/Mediterranean. $-$$. Tiny cafe with huge flavors. All dishes are homemade, with lots of organics. Fantastic lasagna, margherita pizza and meatball or chicken parm sandwiches. Lunch and dinner daily.

Simply Vietnam
966 N. Dutton Ave., Santa Rosa, CA.
Vietnamese. $. Friendly Vietnamese for all ethnic tastes. Savory, satisfying and filling. Pho can be hit or miss, depending on the meat quality. Lunch and dinner daily.

Sizzling Tandoor
409 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa, CA.
Indian. $$. A Sonoma legend for almost 20 years, and for good reason. Of the more than 100 menu choices, all are worthwhile. Open Mon through Sat for lunch; daily for dinner.

Sunnyside Cafe
3800 Sebastopol Rd., Santa Rosa, CA.
Diner. $. All-fruit smoothies, soups, sandwiches and unique stuffed crepes perfect for breakfast or lunch make the Sunnyside a warm and welcome diner destination. Breakfast and lunch daily.

Syrah
205 Fifth St., Santa Rosa, CA.
California-French. $$$. Sophisticated cuisine in restaurant or indoor courtyard. Seasonally changing menu and inventive desserts. Lunch, Mon-Fri; dinner daily.

Vivere
420 Mendocino Ave., Suite 100, Santa Rosa, CA.
Italian. $$$. Italian fine dining with approachable prices and a comfortabl, exciting atmosphere. Ingredient driven menu with all the classics and modern California influenced Italian dishes. Nightly specials, excellent service and a wonderful wine list. Mon-Thurs 5:30pm-9:30pm. Fri-Sat 5:30pm-10:00pm. Sunday 5:30pm-9:00pm.

Willi's Wine Bar
4404 Old Redwood Hwy., Santa Rosa, CA.
Small plates/wine bar. $$$. Bistro dishes and extensive wine list.

Yao-Kiku
2700 Yulupa Ave., Santa Rosa, CA.
Japanese. $$-$$$. Fresh sushi with ingredients flown in from Japan steals the show in this popular neighborhood restaurant. Open daily.
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Zazu
3535 Guerneville Rd., Santa Rosa, CA.
Cal-Euro. $$$. Perfectly executed dishes that sing with flavor.

The Best of Santa Rosa Food & Drink

(From the North Bay Bohemian, March 17, 2004)

Best Sushi When You Can't Go Get Sushi
You know you've reached bottom when you're standing in front of the supermarket deli case at 10am, giving serious consideration to the lone, dried-out California roll wedged between the jello salad and the clam dip. Fortunately, there is hope for the early morning sushi-addicted, and Pacific Market is the name. After an exhaustive taste test, the honorable sushi masters at the upscale market make the freshest, biggest and most creative rolls we've found, at great prices ($4.50-$9.95)--and production starts early in the morning, just when we need it. A recent favorite is the Hawaiian, a salmon roll topped with kicky wasabi sauce, sliced avocados, sparkling roe and almonds ($7.50). Pinch me, I'm dreaming. 1465 Town and Country Drive, Santa Rosa. --Heather Irwin

Best Greasy Spoon
If you like your linguica as long as your arm, your burger slathered with chili and cheese, and your Diet Pepsi served in a plastic glass on a Formica table, then it's pretty hard to beat the Cook House, right down A Street from Juilliard Park in Santa Rosa. A modest white cottage with blue trim, the Cook House is a throwback to more innocent days, before eating required a Ph.D. in biophysics. For the past 10 years or so, Steven Sanders (no relation to the Colonel of KFC fame, he assures us) has been slinging hash here, and judging by the respectable crowd lining up daily for breakfast and lunch, it's wonderful hash indeed. 327 S. A St., Santa Rosa. --R.V. Scheide

Best Grasp of the Infinite Impossibility
The perfect caesar salad, like the perfect taco or the perfect martini, does not exist. Like infinity, it is a concept we can approach but never reach. The impossibility of ultimate success, however, does not detract from the pleasure of the attempt. Nor does it render all failures equal. We've all encountered caesar salads unworthy of the name, hellish swamps of wilted lettuce, gelid ranch dressing, stale croutons and powdered parmesan. Several light years away is the cosmic achievement of Ristorante Capri in Railroad Square, which to date has no equal in Sonoma County. The romaine is crisp and light green, the dressing is exquisitely balanced between lemon and cream, the parmesan is freshly grated, and the total effect is bliss. 115 Fourth St., Santa Rosa. --Yosha Bourgea

Best Place to Taste the Juiciest Sonoma County Original
The Crane melon is one of the few remaining continuous links to Santa Rosa's illustrious past as an agricultural (not just wine) center. In the 1920s, when the land was filled with everything from plums to apples to pears to hops, local farmer Oliver Crane created the melon when he crossed a Japanese melon with a cantaloupe. The resulting fruit tastes like an extremely juicy cantaloupe. The Crane Melon Barn on Petaluma Hill Road has always been the best place to get the melon, though only in the summer when it's in season and the barn doors are open. 4947 Petaluma Hill Road, Santa Rosa. --Joy Lanzendorfer

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