Top 50 Best Restaurants in Sonoma County (2026) - Wine Country Dining Leaderboard
Our AI-powered leaderboard ranks Sonoma County's best restaurants using sentiment analysis of thousands of reviews from Yelp, Google & TripAdvisor. Updated daily with ratings from locals and Wine Country visitors across Santa Rosa, Healdsburg, Petaluma, Sebastopol, Sonoma and the Russian River Valley.
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The top-ranked dining experiences in Santa Rosa
Local Favorite ★ 4.4 El Molino Central
Sonoma
"Come early for lunch or expect a wait during peak dinner ..."
Carnitas Tacos
Chile Rellenos
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Local Favorite ★ 4.1 Haku Sushi
Santa Rosa
"Visit during weekday lunch hours for the best value on th..."
Rainbow Roll
Chirashi Bowl
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Local Favorite ★ 4.0 Piner Cafe
Santa Rosa
"Arrive early on weekends to avoid the wait, and don't mis..."
Buttermilk Pancakes
Breakfast Burrito
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Local Favorite ★ 3.9 Mombo’s Pizza
Santa Rosa
"Order ahead during peak dinner hours, especially on weeke..."
Meat Lovers Pizza
Supreme Pizza
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Local Favorite ★ 4.0 Americana
Santa Rosa
"Arrive early for weekend brunch or make a reservation - t..."
Chicken and Waffles
Short Rib Benedict
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Local Favorite ★ 4.3 Cafe La Haye
Sonoma
"Reservations are essential, especially during harvest sea..."
Pan-Seared Local Fish
Duck Breast with Seasonal Accompaniments
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Local Favorite ★ 4.0 Lee’s Noodle House
Santa Rosa
"Come during off-peak hours to avoid the lunch rush, and d..."
Beef Pho
Fresh Spring Rolls
+1 more
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Local Favorite ★ 4.4 Cafe Bellini
Petaluma
"Arrive before 10am on weekends to snag a seat at the bar ..."
House-made Bloody Mary
Crab Benedict
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Local Favorite ★ 3.5 Yinkeng Restaurant
Windsor
"Visit during weekday lunch hours for their excellent dim ..."
Honey Walnut Prawns
Peking Duck
+1 more
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Local Favorite ★ 4.3 Tian Yuen Restaurant
Cloverdale
"Visit during weekday lunch hours for generous portion siz..."
General Tso's Chicken
Fresh Salmon Teriyaki
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Local Favorite ★ 4.4 Little Thai and Sushi
Santa Rosa
"Visit during lunch hours for generous portion sizes at gr..."
Green Curry
Spicy Tuna Roll
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Local Favorite ★ 4.3 Pezcow
Windsor
"Visit during happy hour on weekdays for discounted appeti..."
Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa
Chorizo & Shrimp Pizza
+1 more
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Local Favorite ★ 4.5 Acorn Cafe
Healdsburg
"Arrive before 9 AM on weekends to snag a table without wa..."
Eggs Benedict
Seasonal Pancakes
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Modern Setting ★ 4.1 Torches Petaluma
Petaluma
"Arrive during happy hour for discounted cocktails, and do..."
Wood-Fired Margherita Pizza
Craft Cocktail Flight
+1 more
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Local Favorite ★ 4.6 Stellina Alimentari
Petaluma
"Arrive before noon on weekends to avoid the lunch rush, a..."
Porchetta Sandwich
Burrata and Prosciutto Salad
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Local Favorite ★ 3.6 Village Cafe
Santa Rosa
"Arrive early on weekends as this local favorite can get b..."
Buttermilk Pancakes
Bacon Cheeseburger
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Local Favorite ★ 4.1 Pasta King
Cotati
"Visit on weekdays for shorter waits and ask about the dai..."
House-made Lasagna
Fettuccine Alfredo
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Local Favorite ★ 4.2 Dierk’s Parkside Cafe
Santa Rosa
"Arrive early on weekends to avoid the wait, and don't mis..."
House-made Corned Beef Hash
Eggs Benedict
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Local Favorite ★ 4.3 Ayawaska RestoBar- Petaluma
Petaluma
"Try their weekend brunch for unique Peruvian-inspired dis..."
Ceviche Mixto
Anticuchos de Corazón
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Local Favorite ★ 4.2 Simmer Vietnamese Kitchen
Petaluma
"Visit during weekday lunch hours for the freshest ingredi..."
Traditional Pho Bo
Grilled Lemongrass Beef
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Local Favorite ★ 3.5 Simply Vietnam Express
Santa Rosa
"Order the pho with extra herbs and lime on the side, and ..."
Pho Bo
Grilled Pork Banh Mi
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Local Favorite ★ 3.6 La Casa Restaurant & Bar
Sonoma
"Visit during weekday lunch hours for the same great food ..."
Carne Asada Fajitas
Chicken Enchiladas Verde
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Local Favorite ★ 4.0 Cape Cod Fish N’ Chips
Cotati
"Visit on weekdays between 2-5 PM to avoid the dinner rush..."
Beer-Battered Cod & Chips
Fresh Halibut Plate
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Local Favorite ★ 3.9 Koala’s Fine Food
Guerneville
"Visit during weekday lunch hours to avoid the weekend rus..."
Rainbow Roll
Koala Burger
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Local Favorite ★ 3.5 Kabuki Japanese Restaurant
Petaluma
"Arrive early for dinner service to snag a seat at the sus..."
Rainbow Roll
Chicken Teriyaki
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Local Favorite ★ 4.4 Sonoma Eats
Sonoma
"Arrive early on weekends as this local favorite fills up ..."
Breakfast Burrito with Chorizo
Chilaquiles with Poached Eggs
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Local Favorite ★ 4.6 Viethai Cuisine
Santa Rosa
"Visit during weekday lunch hours to avoid the dinner rush..."
Green Curry
Pho Bo
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Local Favorite ★ 3.8 Baan Thai
Santa Rosa
"Ask for your spice level on a scale of 1-10 rather than m..."
Green Curry
Pad Thai
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Local Favorite ★ 3.5 Thai Pot
Sebastopol
"Ask for the spice level 'Thai hot' only if you're truly p..."
Green Curry
Pad Thai
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Local Favorite ★ 4.5 Street Social
Petaluma
"Visit during their Tuesday wine flights special to sample..."
Charcuterie Board with Local Meats
Pan-Seared Duck Breast
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Hidden Gem ★ 3.6 E-Saan Thai House
Sonoma
"Ask for the som tam to be made tableside for the full exp..."
Som Tam (Green Papaya Salad)
Larb Gai
+1 more
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Local Favorite ★ 4.1 Pressed
Rohnert Park
"Try to visit during weekday lunch hours to avoid the dinn..."
Sonoma County Burger
Pressed Reuben
+1 more
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Local Favorite ★ 4.5 Two Niner Diner
Petaluma
"Arrive before 9 AM on weekends to avoid the rush, and don..."
Buttermilk Pancakes
Classic Eggs Benedict
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Modern Setting ★ 3.5 Folia Bar & Kitchen
Healdsburg
"Visit during their weekday happy hour for discounted cock..."
Eggs Benedict with House-Made Hollandaise
Seasonal Grain Bowl
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Local Favorite ★ 4.4 Spud Point Crab Company
Bodega Bay
"Arrive before 1 PM on weekends to avoid crowds, and alway..."
Dungeness Crab Sandwich
Fish and Chips
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Local Favorite ★ 3.8 Rustic, Francis’s Favorites
Geyserville
"Make a reservation for the outdoor patio during sunset ho..."
Wild Mushroom Risotto
Wood-Fired Margherita Pizza
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Local Favorite ★ 4.3 The Birds Cafe
Bodega Bay
"Call ahead to ask about the daily catch specials, as they..."
Beer-Battered Fish & Chips
Daily Catch Special
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Local Favorite ★ 3.9 Palooza Brewery And Gastropub
Kenwood
"Try the beer flight to sample their rotating seasonal bre..."
Wood-Fired Margherita Pizza
Palooza Burger with House-Made Bacon
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Local Favorite ★ 3.9 Lemongrass Thai Cuisine
Petaluma
"Ask about spice levels when ordering - their 'medium' can..."
Green Curry
Pad Thai
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Local Favorite ★ 4.1 Red Bee BBQ
Santa Rosa
"Visit during lunch hours for the fastest service, and don..."
Smoked Brisket
Pulled Pork Sandwich
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Local Favorite ★ 4.0 Railroad Station Bar and Grill
Cloverdale
"Visit during happy hour for excellent deals on both drink..."
Craft Burger with Hand-Cut Fries
Southern-Style Shrimp and Grits
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Local Favorite ★ 4.5 Freaking Tacos
Santa Rosa
"Visit during happy hour (3-6 PM weekdays) for tacos, and..."
Al Pastor Tacos
Loaded Carnitas Nachos
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Local Favorite ★ 3.6 Sequoia Burger
Sebastopol
"Visit during weekday lunch hours to avoid the dinner rush..."
Sonoma Burger
Sebastopol Hot Dog
+1 more
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Local Favorite ★ 4.1 Zini’s Diner
Cloverdale
"Arrive early on weekends to avoid the rush, and don't ski..."
Buttermilk Pancakes
Classic Cheeseburger
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Local Favorite ★ 3.9 Taqueria El Favorito
Sebastopol
"Come early on weekend mornings for their pozole, which se..."
Carnitas Tacos
Carne Asada Burrito
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Local Favorite ★ 3.6 China Star
Santa Rosa
"Order the lunch combinations before 3 PM for the best val..."
Peking Duck
Hand-pulled Noodles
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Family Friendly ★ 3.7 Tian Yuen Asian Cuisine – Windsor
Windsor
"Visit during weekday lunch hours for the best service and..."
General Tso's Chicken
Fresh Salmon Roll
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Local Favorite ★ 3.9 MoE’s Eagles Nest Deli
Cloverdale
"Visit during weekday mornings to avoid weekend crowds and..."
Pastrami Sandwich
Breakfast Burrito
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Local Favorite ★ 3.7 La Hacienda Mexican Grill
Sonoma
"Visit on Tuesday nights for their tamale special, and don..."
Slow-cooked Carnitas
Tableside Guacamole
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Local Favorite ★ 3.8 Breakfast Station
Petaluma
"Arrive before 9 AM on weekends to avoid the rush, and don..."
Belgian Waffles with Fresh Berries
Breakfast Club Sandwich
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