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Best Restaurants in Sonoma, CA (2026)

Find the best restaurants around historic Sonoma Plaza. Wine country cuisine, local favorites, and fine dining in California's most celebrated wine region.

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53 Best Restaurants in Sonoma

Santé Restaurant

Upscale Dining ★ 4.0

Santé Restaurant

New American $$$$ 348 reviews

"Make reservations for the chef's counter to watch the cul..."

Duck Confit Hash Pan-Seared Local Halibut +1 more

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Delicious Dish Provisions

Local Favorite ★ 4.6

Delicious Dish Provisions

New American 23 reviews

"Visit during weekday lunch hours to avoid the weekend win..."

Turkey Avocado Club Mediterranean Quinoa Salad +1 more

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Homegrown Bagels

Local Favorite ★ 4.1

Homegrown Bagels

Bagels $ 158 reviews

"Arrive before 10 AM on weekends to ensure the best select..."

Everything Bagel with Lox California Breakfast Sandwich +1 more

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Wit & Wisdom

Local Favorite ★ 4.4

Wit & Wisdom

New American $$$ 580 reviews

"Make reservations for the chef's counter to watch the kit..."

Duck Confit with Cherry Gastrique Bone-in Ribeye with Herb Butter +1 more

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Verano Cafe

Local Favorite ★ 4.7

Verano Cafe

Breakfast & Brunch 73 reviews

"Arrive before 9 AM on weekends to snag a patio table with..."

Avocado Toast with Heirloom Tomatoes Breakfast Burrito with Local Chorizo +1 more

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Black Bear Diner – Sonoma

Family Friendly ★ 3.5

Black Bear Diner – Sonoma

Diners $$ 328 reviews

"Arrive before 9 AM on weekends to avoid the rush, and don..."

Bear Cub Breakfast Combo Country Fried Steak +1 more

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Kashaya’s Portable Wood fired Pizza

Local Favorite ★ 4.7

Kashaya’s Portable Wood fired Pizza

Pizza $$ 21 reviews

"Follow their social media to track their weekly locations..."

Margherita with San Marzano tomatoes Sonoma Goat with caramelized onions +1 more

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Shige Sushi Japanese Kitchen

Local Favorite ★ 4.0

Shige Sushi Japanese Kitchen

Sushi Bars $$ 140 reviews

"Sit at the sushi counter for the best experience and ask ..."

Chirashi Bowl Dragon Roll +1 more

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Sonoma Cheese Factory

Local Favorite ★ 3.5

Sonoma Cheese Factory

Cheese Shops $$ 513 reviews

"Visit during weekday mornings to catch the cheese-making ..."

Tri-tip sandwich with aged cheddar Artisanal cheese flight +1 more

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Benicia’s Kitchen

Local Favorite ★ 4.1

Benicia’s Kitchen

Breakfast & Brunch 73 reviews

"Arrive early on weekends as this local favorite fills up ..."

Chilaquiles Rojos Venezuelan Arepas +1 more

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Creekside Cafe

Local Favorite ★ 4.1

Creekside Cafe

Breakfast & Brunch $$ 323 reviews

"Arrive before 9 AM on weekends to snag a patio table, and..."

Stuffed French Toast with Seasonal Fruit Sonoma Benedict +1 more

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The Girl & The Fig

Local Favorite ★ 4.1

The Girl & The Fig

French $$$ 4,684 reviews

"Make reservations well in advance, especially for weekend..."

Fig and Arugula Salad Duck Confit +1 more

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About Sonoma Restaurants

Sonoma is where California wine country began, and the historic plaza remains the heart of a thriving food scene. Restaurants here honor the agricultural traditions that have defined the valley for generations while embracing modern California cuisine. From the famous Sonoma cheese to locally-raised meats and produce, the area's bounty is celebrated in every dish. Sonoma offers the authentic Wine Country dining experience that visitors dream about.

Our comprehensive guide features 53 hand-picked restaurants across 22 cuisines, from beloved local favorites to hidden gems waiting to be discovered.