{"id":105051,"date":"2024-03-19T11:31:06","date_gmt":"2024-03-19T18:31:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/?p=105051"},"modified":"2024-03-22T15:45:29","modified_gmt":"2024-03-22T22:45:29","slug":"best-sonoma-restaurants-60-top-picks-from-local-chefs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sonomamag.com\/best-sonoma-restaurants-60-top-picks-from-local-chefs\/","title":{"rendered":"Where Chefs Eat in Sonoma County"},"content":{"rendered":"

We asked the chefs and restaurateurs behind some of the best new restaurants in Sonoma County<\/a> to share their favorite places to dine out. Here’s what they said. Click through the above gallery for some favorite dishes.<\/p>\n

Nick Peyton<\/h1>\n

Owner Cyrus, Geyserville\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

DATE NIGHT PICK<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Shuckery in<\/span>\u00a0Petaluma. It’s the<\/span>\u00a0complete package of ambience, food, and attitude, all cleverly created with a modest budget.<\/span><\/p>\n

WITH OUT-OF-TOWN GUESTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Diavola in Geyserville. <\/span>It’s got such great<\/span>\u00a0food, even beyond the signature pizzas. I love the ambience created from nearly nothing\u2014 the charming clothes hanging on lines across the alley leading to their back patio.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"Guests
Guests enjoy the Kitchen Table while chatting with Maitre’d\/Owner Nick Peyton at Cyrus in Geyserville. (Chad Surmick\/The Press Democrat)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"5\/11\/2014:
Dino Bugica, chef and owner of Diavola Pizzeria & Salumeria, walks under the decorative hanging laundry at his Geyserville restaurant. (Christopher Chung\/The Press Democrat)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

THAT\u2019S SO SONOMA<\/strong><\/p>\n

We are not a monoculture.<\/span>\u00a0It is the reason I<\/span>\u00a0love living here. There’s<\/span>\u00a0such range, from the regional Mexican food at Mitote Food Park, to Spud Point Crab Company in Bodega<\/span>\u00a0Bay, to Canevari’s<\/span>\u00a0Delicatessen in Santa Rosa.<\/span><\/p>\n

FOOD TRUCK PICK<\/strong><\/p>\n

I lived in Philadelphia for a while, so sometimes I jones for a cheesesteak, and nobody does them like Streetside Asian<\/span>\u00a0Grill. It’s a half-pound<\/span>\u00a0of grilled steak, lots of onions and peppers, and melty white American cheese on an Amoroso soft Italian roll.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Chef
Chef Jennifer McMurry of Bloom Carneros restaurant in Sonoma.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Jennifer McMurry<\/h1>\n

Chef Bloom Carneros, Sonoma<\/em><\/p>\n

FOR A BIRTHDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n

The upscale Table Culture Provisions in\u00a0Petaluma. I’m super\u00a0excited about what chefowner St\u00e9phane Saint Louis is doing to change the culinary scene in Sonoma County.<\/p>\n

DATE NIGHT<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ramen Gaijin in Sebastopol is always delicious, and their vegan ramen with shiitake miso is one of my absolute favorites.<\/p>\n

THAT\u2019S SO SONOMA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Try grilled oysters at Handline in Sebastopol.\u00a0It’s a great space, with\u00a0a fun indoor-outdoor\u00a0open flow.<\/p>\n

CHEAP EATS<\/strong><\/p>\n

I love Kathmandu Cafe & Grill, in the old train station in downtown Sebastopol. They serve authentic, traditional Indian food.<\/p>\n

\n
\"Maud
Maud Jean-Baptise of Maison Porcella in Windsor. (Kim Carroll)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Maud Jean-Baptiste<\/h1>\n

Chef-owner Maison Porcella, Windsor<\/em><\/p>\n

WITH FAMILY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Marla Bakery. They keep this French girl well-fed with delicious croissants. We love and sell their bread, and our son Henri is always so happy with a chocolate brownie!<\/p>\n

WITH OUT-OF-TOWN GUESTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

In Bodega Bay, Spud\u00a0Point and Fisherman’s\u00a0Cove are right next to each other. We love the chowder and fresh whole crabs. After, we get Rocky Road ice cream at\u00a0Captain Davey’s coffee\u00a0shop and head to the trails to look for whales.<\/p>\n

FOR BREAKFAST<\/strong><\/p>\n

I have serious breakfast needs\u2014no plain bagel with cream cheese for me. I get a jalape\u00f1o bagel with egg, bacon,\u00a0and cheese, with Drew’s\u00a0spicy mayo. Ta-da!<\/p>\n

ON A BIRTHDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Willi’s Wine Bar! The staff are always smiling and remember my order. I love the duck confit and\u00a0creamy polenta. Be sure to treat yourself to the delicious butterscotch cr\u00e8me br\u00fbl\u00e9e.<\/p>\n

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\"Chef
Chef Mike Lutz and owner Michael Richardson of Kapu Bar in Petaluma. (Chad Surmick\/The Press Democrat)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Michael Richardson<\/h1>\n

Owner Kapu, Petaluma<\/em><\/p>\n

FOOD TRUCK PICK<\/strong><\/p>\n

There is a really good taco truck that parks at the end of Dry Creek during harvest called Los Plebes. You can’t beat it.<\/p>\n

DATE NIGHT<\/strong><\/p>\n

Glen Ellen Star has a really decent wine list. You’re sitting outside, and it’s wonderful.<\/p>\n

TAKE THE KIDS<\/strong><\/p>\n

There’s a little fish and chips spot in Bodega called The Birds Cafe. The kids love it out there. They get corn dogs and chicken fingers.<\/p>\n

WITH OUT-OF-TOWN GUESTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Diavola in Geyserville. It’s just good honest food. The flavor combos are great, and it’s right by the Geyserville Gun Club, a locals bar.<\/p>\n

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\"L\u0092oro
L’oro di Napoli owner Domenico De Angelis works his magic at the pizza oven in downtown Santa Rosa. (John Burgess\/The Press Democrat)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Domenico and Taylor De Angelis<\/h1>\n

Chefs-owners L’Oro di Napoli, Santa Rosa<\/em><\/p>\n

BEST BREAKFAST<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mac’s Deli, across from the\u00a0restaurant has quickly become a go-to and has the best pancakes around, Taylor says. \u201cThey are the sweetest people, and the service is always amazing.\u201d<\/p>\n

FOOD TRUCK FAVE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Delicias Elenita on Sebastopol Road. The\u00a0elote\u00a0(street corn), quesadillas, and\u00a0champurrado\u00a0are favorites.<\/p>\n

DATE NIGHT<\/strong><\/p>\n

Riviera Ristorante in Santa Rosa for pasta and the charcuterie platter. The bike-themed d\u00e9cor is a bonus.<\/p>\n

Jenny Phan<\/h1>\n

Chef-owner Second Staff, Various Locations\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

ON HER BIRTHDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n

I’m a big fan of Tomi Thai in Windsor. They have a really intimate kitchen, like 200 square feet. And they just don’t hold back on the flavors. I always get everything Thai spicy.<\/p>\n

LATE-NIGHT\u00a0PICK\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

I love going to this little Chinese place called Fantasy Restaurant in Petaluma. The owners, Vincent and Joanne Wu, are very friendly\u2014like, my parents kind of\u00a0friendly. You’ll get there at 9, and before you know it, you’re staying until midnight,\u00a0chatting and talking.<\/p>\n

AT THE FARMERS MARKET<\/strong><\/p>\n

I always detour to the mushrooms. I just like picking things up and smelling them, seeing if they’re earthier or meatier. And if it’s something I haven’t tried before, I’ll always buy it. Duncan’s Mushrooms, which sells at Windsor and Sebastopol markets in the spring and summer, is my favorite.<\/p>\n

Octavio Diaz, owner of Mitote Food Park in Santa Rosa.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Octavio D\u00edaz<\/h1>\n

Owner Mitote Food Park, Santa Rosa\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

FOR A BIRTHDAY\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saz\u00f3n, the Peruvian restaurant in Santa Rosa. I really like the ceviche\u2013 there are a half-dozen choices. And the owner, Jos\u00e9 Navarro, is so interesting. He’s always running around like crazy, like he’s wearing three different hats at the same time. It reminds me of me.<\/p>\n

DATE NIGHT\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

My wife and I like Union Hotel in Santa Rosa. It’s got a great ambiance and it\u00a0serves a really nice rotisserie-\u00a0roasted Mary’s chicken, with\u00a0lots of Italian spices, lemon, and fresh garlic.<\/p>\n

THE DISH I ORDER AGAIN AND AGAIN<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mole de Oaxaca. It’s a celebration of the spices in\u00a0life, so when I eat it, it reminds me of celebrating my own life and bringing my family together. The mole Oaxaque\u00f1o from El Gallo Negro in Windsor is made with more than 20 ingredients.<\/p>\n

DINING WITH KIDS\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

My sons are 15 and 16, and they’re pretty involved in our family restaurant businesses, but they also like to play soccer. After a game, we often go to Caffe Giostra in Petaluma for Italian food.<\/p>\n

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\"Chef
Chef Jake Rand stands inside of Oyster, a new restaurant in The Barlow in Sebastopol. (Darryl Bush \/ For The Press Democrat)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Jake Rand<\/h1>\n

Chef-owner Oyster, Sebastopol<\/em><\/p>\n

TAKE THE KIDS<\/strong><\/p>\n

We like to go to Rosso Pizzeria for pizza and spaghetti, plus they get to make their own breadsticks!<\/p>\n

WITH OUT-OF-TOWN GUESTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

It depends on how much they want to spend, but I think SingleThread is a terrific choice for visitors, with fantastic hospitality. It’s a really special\u00a0experience.<\/p>\n

FOOD TRUCK PICK<\/strong><\/p>\n

Delicias Elenita taco truck. I always get\u00a0their tacos and they’re\u00a0consistently juicy and delicious.<\/p>\n

CHEAP EATS<\/strong><\/p>\n

East West Cafe on\u00a0Summerfield Road in\u00a0Santa Rosa is convenient and inexpensive, and their turkey burger is great.<\/p>\n

\"Longtime
Longtime Oakland restaurateur Jeff Berlin brought his love of Georgian food to Sebastopol with Piala Restaurant and Wine Bar. (John Burgess \/ The Press Democrat)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Jeff Berlin<\/h1>\n

Owner Piala, Sebastopol<\/em><\/p>\n

WITH OUT OF TOWN GUESTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Marshall Store in Marshall. We like to kayak to Point Reyes and back, sit outside by the water, eat everything on the menu (Tomales Bay Oyster Company oysters!) and put a serious dent in their beer inventory.<\/span><\/p>\n

THE DISH I ORDER AGAIN AND AGAIN<\/strong><\/p>\n

The<\/span>\u00a0mofongo relleno de camarones\u00a0from Sol Food in<\/span>\u00a0Petaluma. So much fl avor,<\/span> perfectly balanced with mashed green plantain and avocado.\u00a0<\/span>I load it up with their spicy vinegar sauce and have a Mason jar full of housemade fruit punch, and then I take a nice fat nap with a huge smile on my face.<\/span><\/p>\n

FOOD TRUCK PICK<\/strong><\/p>\n

Anything from Mitote Food Park. Order something from every truck, and mezcal cocktails from the bar. I really like cochinita pibil tacos with pickled habaneros from Yuca Mami.<\/span><\/p>\n

DINE WITH KIDS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fisherman’s Cove in Bodega<\/span>\u00a0Bay. My boys love seeing the anglers unload their catch and bring it right across the street to<\/span>\u00a0the cafes. It’s the best place for<\/span>\u00a0the freshest seafood possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Psychic
Leith Leiser-Miller of Psychic Pie in Sebastopol. (Erik Castro\/for Sonoma Magazine)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Leith Leiser-Miller<\/h1>\n

Chef-owner Psychic Pie, Sebastopol\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

FOR A BIRTHDAY\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The gift we always give each other is a fancy dinner out. This year, we went to Troubadour in Healdsburg and had their prix fixe. It was incredible, and it was also interesting to see how they transform their service from a bakery to a brasserie.<\/p>\n

WITH OUT-OF-TOWN GUESTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jam’s Joy Bungalow in Sebastopol. I love the flavors that Jamilah Nixon-Mathis makes\u2014she really pushes the boundaries.<\/p>\n

FOOD TRUCK PICK<\/strong><\/p>\n

Galvan’s Eatery. They make\u00a0awesome tacos. I love the crispy shrimp. I even get them\u00a0for breakfast. I don’t bother\u00a0with a breakfast burrito\u2014I just go straight for the tacos.<\/p>\n

AT THE FARMERS MARKET<\/strong><\/p>\n

We go to the Sebastopol market for cheeses, produce, and pantry goods. I always love Radical Family Farms\u2014 they grow a breadth of things\u00a0that are harder to fi nd, like\u00a0traditional Asian greens.<\/p>\n

\"The
The Redwood co-owners Geneva Melby, right, and Ryan Miller at their natural wine bar in Sebastopol. (Christopher Chung\/The Press Democrat)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Geneva Melby<\/h1>\n

Chef-owner The Redwood, Sebastopol<\/em><\/p>\n

FOOD TRUCK<\/strong><\/p>\n

After hours, I like to grab a torta or tacos from El Roy’s. Lengua is usually my meat of choice.<\/p>\n

DATE NIGHT<\/strong><\/p>\n

We love sitting at the bar for Wednesday burger night at Spinster Sisters in Santa Rosa.<\/p>\n

THE PLACES I GO TO AGAIN AND AGAIN<\/strong><\/p>\n

Too much good food! On our days off, not a ton is open, but I love dim sum so we’ll go to Hang Ah in Santa Rosa. And then when I’m craving larb or pad kee mao, I hit up Khom Loi in Sebastopol. And also PizzaLeah in Windsor for the square pie with hot honey and peppers. Breakfast at Willow Wood in Graton for a scramble and a cappucino. Or El Molino Central in Boyes Hot Springs, especially when they have lamb tacos.<\/p>\n

\"Sonoma
Ephrain Balmes, right, of Sonoma Eats restaurant in Sonoma. (Heather Irwin\/Sonoma Magazine)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Ephrain Balmes<\/h1>\n

Chef-owner Sonoma Eats, Sonoma<\/em><\/p>\n

LATE NIGHT<\/strong><\/p>\n

I go to Palooza in Kenwood. I\u00a0like their hamburgers; they’re the best. You don’t need to dress\u00a0up, and they have a really good selection of beers that they make right there.<\/p>\n

DATE NIGHT<\/strong><\/p>\n

Salt & Stone in Kenwood, because I like the menu. They change it up a lot, so it’s not the same boring things over and over. I also really like the\u00a0cocktails. It’s a great ambiance\u00a0to relax in.<\/p>\n

FOOD TRUCK<\/strong><\/p>\n

El Roy’s in Petaluma. I can just\u00a0go on my way and grab a quick lunch, and I can eat it in my car. Plus they have a good selection of tacos that are different than mine.<\/p>\n

BREAKFAST FAVORITE<\/strong><\/p>\n

I go to Sunflower Caffe every week. They have a really good breakfast. I get avocado toast, a latte, and a mimosa and always eat outside on summer mornings.<\/p>\n

James Byus<\/h1>\n

Chef-owner Vine Burger, Santa Rosa<\/em><\/p>\n

DATE NIGHT<\/strong><\/p>\n

We like Guiso Latin Fusion (in Healdsburg). We pretty much always get the paella and house salad. My wife loves the passion fruit vinaigrette\u00a0because she’s from Colombia. His paella\u00a0is unique and different. I could bathe in\u00a0the (paella) broth it’s so good.<\/p>\n

THAT\u2019S SO SONOMA<\/strong><\/p>\n

I’m originally from the Chesapeake Bay\u00a0in Maryland, so I lean towards places on the water. In Bodega Bay, I really\u00a0like Fishetarian’s fish tacos and clam\u00a0chowder.<\/p>\n

CHEAP EATS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Zoftig in Santa Rosa is my go-to for a\u00a0burrito or falafel wrap. It’s delicious,\u00a0quick, and high quality.<\/p>\n

WITH OUT-OF-TOWN GUESTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ca’Bianca is our favorite. It’s in a beautiful Victorian home in Santa Rosa. They have a great wine list with Italian wines, and everything is housemade and traditional. They hit on all cylinders every time we go in.<\/p>\n

\"Melissa
Melissa Yanc of Quail & Condor bakery and Troubadour in Healdsburg. (Emma K Creative)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Melissa Yanc<\/h1>\n

Chef-owner Troubadour, Healdsburg<\/em><\/p>\n

TAKE THE KIDS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Psychic Pie is our favorite, the food is like bakers made it, like a person who understands the physical science made it. The locally sourced ingredients and interesting desserts seal the deal for our family.<\/p>\n

FOOD TRUCK<\/strong><\/p>\n

Delicias Elenita. The food is so solid and for the price point, a lot of seating is available on site, and it feels like you’re somewhere else.<\/p>\n

GOODIES AT LOCAL FARMERS MARKETS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Herbs! They’re so potent, no matter the vendor. It’s the purest of pure flavor.<\/p>\n

WITH OUT-OF-TOWN GUESTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lo & Behold in Healdsburg is a great one, especially in warmer seasons when you can sit on the patio. It’s also kid friendly and good for groups.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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