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Best Upscale Dining Restaurants in Santa Rosa, CA (2026)

46 Upscale Dining restaurants
Sonoma Wine Shop & La Bodega Kitchen Local Favorite ★ 4.9

Sonoma Wine Shop & La Bodega Kitchen

Vegetarian $$ 426 reviews
Sebastopol
"Visit during their Tuesday evening wine tastings when the..."
Wood-fired seasonal vegetable platter Vegan cheese and charcuterie board +1 more
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Willi’s Seafood & Raw Bar Upscale Dining ★ 4.2

Willi’s Seafood & Raw Bar

Seafood $$$ 1,693 reviews
Healdsburg
"Arrive early for happy hour to enjoy discounted oysters a..."
Daily Oyster Selection Seafood Tower +1 more
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The Lodge at Dawn Ranch Romantic Spot ★ 4.0

The Lodge at Dawn Ranch

New American $$$ 186 reviews
Guerneville
"Request a table on the outdoor terrace during sunset for ..."
Wood-fired salmon with seasonal vegetables House-made charcuterie board with local accompaniments +1 more
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Valette Restaurant Upscale Dining ★ 4.5

Valette Restaurant

New American $$$ 722 reviews
Healdsburg
"Make reservations well in advance, especially for weekend..."
Dry-Aged Ribeye Seasonal Vegetable Tasting +1 more
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The Gallery  Bar & Bistro at Studio Barndiva Hidden Gem ★ 4.1

The Gallery Bar & Bistro at Studio Barndiva

Bars $$$ 15 reviews
Healdsburg
"Make reservations well in advance, especially during harv..."
Mediterranean Mezze Platter Pan-Seared Local Salmon +1 more
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Farmhouse Inn Restaurant Romantic Spot ★ 4.2

Farmhouse Inn Restaurant

New American $$$$ 390 reviews
Forestville
"Make reservations well in advance, especially for weekend..."
House-made rabbit with seasonal pasta Roasted heritage chicken with vegetables +1 more
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El Dorado Kitchen Upscale Dining ★ 4.1

El Dorado Kitchen

New American $$$ 1,649 reviews
Sonoma
"Make reservations well in advance, especially for weekend..."
Lobster Mac and Cheese Pan-Seared Local Salmon +1 more
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OTORO Upscale Dining ★ 4.4

OTORO

Sushi Bars $$ 165 reviews
Healdsburg
"Sit at the sushi counter for the full experience and ask ..."
Omakase Tasting Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice +1 more
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Spoonbar Modern Setting ★ 3.6

Spoonbar

Seafood $$ 681 reviews
Healdsburg
"Arrive early for happy hour to enjoy their cocktail speci..."
Oyster Selection Craft Cocktails +1 more
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Osake Local Favorite ★ 3.9

Osake

Japanese $$ 362 reviews
Santa Rosa
"Sit at the sushi bar for the best experience and ask the ..."
Specialty Sushi Rolls Chirashi Bowl +1 more
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Seared Upscale Dining ★ 4.3

Seared

Seafood $$$ 1,198 reviews
Petaluma
"Make reservations well in advance for weekend dining, and..."
Seared Day-Boat Scallops Dry-Aged Ribeye +1 more
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Luma Bar & Eatery Romantic Spot ★ 4.3

Luma Bar & Eatery

Mediterranean $$$ 156 reviews
Petaluma
"Make reservations for the patio during sunset hours, and ..."
Wood-fired Branzino Wild Mushroom Gnocchi +1 more
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B&V Whiskey Bar & Grille Upscale Dining ★ 3.9

B&V Whiskey Bar & Grille

American $$ 646 reviews
Sonoma
"Make reservations for sunset dining by the windows, and a..."
Dry-Aged Ribeye Pan-Seared Halibut +1 more
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Layla Romantic Spot ★ 4.0

Layla

Mediterranean 349 reviews
Sonoma
"Make a reservation for the chef's counter to watch the ki..."
Lamb Tagine with Preserved Lemons Pan-Seared Halibut with Salmoriglio +1 more
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Barndiva Romantic Spot ★ 3.8

Barndiva

New American $$$ 1,153 reviews
Healdsburg
"Make reservations well in advance, especially during harv..."
House-made charcuterie board Seasonal vegetable risotto +1 more
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Goodnight’s Prime Steak + Spirits Upscale Dining ★ 4.1

Goodnight’s Prime Steak + Spirits

Steakhouses 126 reviews
Healdsburg
"Make reservations well in advance for weekend dining, and..."
Dry-Aged Ribeye Whiskey Flight Selection +1 more
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Wit & Wisdom Local Favorite ★ 4.4

Wit & Wisdom

New American $$$ 580 reviews
Sonoma
"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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Santé Restaurant Upscale Dining ★ 4.0

Santé Restaurant

New American $$$$ 348 reviews
Sonoma
"Make reservations for the chef's counter to watch the cul..."
Duck Confit Hash Pan-Seared Local Halibut +1 more
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Ca Bianca Romantic Spot ★ 4.3

Ca Bianca

Italian $$$ 950 reviews
Santa Rosa
"Make reservations well in advance, especially for weekend..."
Lingualle Vongole Osso Buco +1 more
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Sushi Luma Romantic Spot ★ 4.5

Sushi Luma

Sushi Bars $$ 116 reviews
Petaluma
"Sit at the sushi bar to watch the chefs work and ask for ..."
Omakase Tasting Menu Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice +1 more
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John Ash Upscale Dining ★ 3.5

John Ash

American $$$ 578 reviews
Santa Rosa
"Make reservations well in advance, especially during harv..."
Sonoma Duck Breast with Seasonal Vegetables House-Made Pasta with Local Ingredients +1 more
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The Matheson Upscale Dining ★ 4.1

The Matheson

Wine Bars $$$ 331 reviews
Healdsburg
"Make reservations well in advance, especially during harv..."
Pan-Seared Local Rockfish Dungeness Crab Pasta +1 more
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Salt & Stone Upscale Dining ★ 3.7

Salt & Stone

Wine Bars $$$ 860 reviews
Kenwood
"Request a patio table for sunset dining and arrive early ..."
Wood-fired oysters with herb butter Pan-seared halibut +1 more
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Cyrus Upscale Dining ★ 4.2

Cyrus

French 87 reviews
Geyserville
"Make reservations well in advance, especially during harv..."
Duck Confit Seared Scallops +1 more
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