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If you\u2019ve noticed a rising tide of steak frites, Coquilles Saint-Jacques, beurre blanc and people pronouncing \u201ccassoulet\u201d with alarming accuracy, it\u2019s not by accident \u2014 Sonoma County is having a French moment.<\/p>\n

Like tasty forest mushrooms, restaurants and bakeries \u00e0 la fran\u00e7aise are popping up everywhere, embracing the zest for good food, good wine and good butter that defines Gallic cuisine.<\/p>\n

French techniques and a flair for local ingredients have always been at the heart of Wine Country\u2019s unique style of cooking, but classic white-tablecloth French restaurants have been few and far between in these parts since the 1980s.<\/p>\n

Now, a new generation of Francophiles are adopting the time-honored flavors of the birthplace of modern cuisine, along with a wave of French newcomers bringing recipes and traditions from their homeland.<\/p>\n

Bon app\u00e9tit, mes amis.<\/p>\n

The newcomers<\/h5>\n
\"The
The shadow from a sign in the front window falls upon a table with Cassoulet, duck confit, lamb and red peas at Bistro Lagniappe Thursday, June 19, 2025, in Healdsburg. (John Burgess \/ Press Democrat)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Beef
Beef tartare from Bistro Lagniappe Thursday, June 19, 2025, in Healdsburg. (John Burgess \/ Press Democrat)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Bistro Lagniappe<\/h3>\n

When chef Jacob Harth first captured local attention last September with a pop-up preview of Winnie\u2019s<\/a>, a restaurant centered around responsibly sourced West Coast seafood, I took note. Anyone who can make gooseneck barnacles appetizing (they resemble turtle toes) is a kitchen wizard.<\/p>\n

While Winnie\u2019s is still in development, Harth\u2019s new Healdsburg bistro<\/a> is a stunning debut. He describes the menu as California countryside cooking inspired by French rural routiers (roadside restaurants) and bistros, using the best ingredients Sonoma County has to offer.<\/p>\n

The concise menu belies the awe-inspiring dishes. I nearly skipped the \u201cPlate of Summer Vegetables,\u201d which sounded like a ho-hum plate of crudit\u00e9s. But when it arrived, we gasped at the rainbow of colors, textures and preparations \u2014 raw, roasted and pickled \u2014 on the plate.<\/p>\n

\"Plate
Plate of early summer vegetables from Bistro Lagniappe Thursday, June 19, 2025, in Healdsburg. (John Burgess \/ Press Democrat)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Bistro
Trout, mussels, lettuce and fig leaf from Bistro Lagniappe Thursday, June 19, 2025, in Healdsburg. (John Burgess \/ Press Democrat)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A large wood-fired oven, which can reach temperatures of 1,200 degrees, has its own section on the menu, featuring roasted oysters with smoked garlic butter and comforting cassoulet with duck confit. Sweet, caramelized onions and Comt\u00e9 cheese with a Parmesan foam is one of the best dishes I\u2019ve ever eaten.<\/p>\n

Perfectly cooked trout, a roasted chicken with morels and a crisp mille-feuille with passion fruit round out the meal.<\/p>\n

I can\u2019t wait to see what\u2019s next. 330 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg, 707-473-8181, lagniappehealdsburg.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Poppy<\/h3>\n
\"Poppy
Choux au Craquelin with espresso-chocolate mousse and a dusting of powdered sugar from Poppy restaurant Thursday, June 12, 2025, in Glen Ellen. (John Burgess \/ Press Democrat)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This Glen Ellen restaurant has the soul of France with the heart of Sonoma County<\/a>. The newest branch on The Girl & The Fig\u2019s family tree, it\u2019s the culmination of founders Sondra Bernstein and John Toulze\u2019s 25 years of travels through rural France.<\/p>\n

A handful of dishes already define it as a restaurant to watch \u2014 a perfect summer salad, a crave-worthy roast chicken and a standout bread service. Don\u2019t miss the Choux au Craquelin ($10), a baseball-sized puff pastry filled nearly to bursting with velvety espresso mousse. On Wednesdays and Thursdays, three-course family-style dinners are $65, with wine included. 13690 Arnold Drive, Glen Ellen, 707-938-2130, poppyglenellen.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Bijou<\/h3>\n
\"Bijou
Cheese Fondant with Rebiochon cheese, sourdough, garlic confit and honey glaze from Bijou, the new Petaluma restaurant from chef St\u00e9phane Saint Louis Monday, July 1, 2025. (John Burgess \/ The Press Democrat)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Petaluma’s Bijou<\/a> \u2014 a more casual cousin to Table Culture Provisions\u2019 fine dining experience \u2014 is the latest from acclaimed chef St\u00e9phane Saint Louis. From its prime downtown location to its constantly evolving menu, the restaurant reflects his personal vision. As a young chef working across the street at The Shuckery, Saint Louis often eyed the expansive modern space, imagining that it would one day be his.<\/p>\n

Ever-changing dishes reflect Saint Louis\u2019 creativity and changing seasons, making it worth repeated visits. Some staples, however, will remain on the menu \u2014 a fish entr\u00e9e, steak frites, housemade pasta and several starters. Reservations are available on OpenTable<\/a> and are highly recommended. 190 Kentucky St., Petaluma<\/em><\/p>\n

New wave, old school<\/h5>\n
\"Augie\u2019s
Beef Cheek Bourguignon with classic garni and pommes pur\u00e9e from Augie\u2019s French Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, on Courthouse Square in Santa Rosa. (John Burgess\/The Press Democrat)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Augie’s French<\/h3>\n

Paying homage to Auguste Escoffier, the father of modern French cuisine, restaurateurs Mark and Terri Stark\u2019s classic French bistro serves classic-yet-approachable fare, including dishes like steak frites, mussels, escargots, Salade Lyonnaise and steak tartare. Chef Quincey Sanders, formerly of Portland\u2019s Le Pigeon, heads the kitchen, and the tender, homey beef cheek bourguignon could make a grown man cry. Open daily.\u00a0535 Fourth St., Santa Rosa, 707-531-4400, augiesfrench.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Brigitte Bistro<\/h3>\n

Chef\/owner Nick Ronan\u2019s bistro-style cooking is the real deal. Raised between Paris and the south of France, he has created a menu that is a reflection of the food he loves best \u2014 beef bourguignon, duck confit, cheese souffle, onion soup gratin\u00e9e, tableside beef tartare and the requisite steak frites (desserts are also stunning).<\/p>\n

\"Brigitte
Onion Soup Gratinee with croutons and melted gruy\u00e8re from Brigitte Bistro Sunday, July 6, 2025, in Petaluma. (John Burgess \/ Press Democrat)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

But it\u2019s Ronan\u2019s warm, bear-hug style approach to welcoming guests like family, encouraging evening sing-alongs at the dining room\u2019s baby grand piano, that really defines his restaurant. For Ronan, Brigitte Bistro isn\u2019t a quest for Michelin stars; it\u2019s a neighborhood gathering spot for a meal in the French tradition \u2014 feeding family and friends with love and passion.\u00a0841 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma, 707-981-8381, brigittebistropetaluma.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Le Diner<\/h3>\n
\"Le
Le Diner at Troubadour Bread and Bistro n Healdsburg. (Emma K Creative)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This daytime boulangerie and gourmet sandwich shop magically transforms into Sonoma County\u2019s tip-topiest French caf\u00e9<\/a> Wednesday through Sunday evenings. Limited seating offers an intimate six-course dining experience from chef Sean McGaughery, who MacGyvers the tiny kitchen into a Michelin-noted force of nature. The menu features seasonal, locally sourced dishes like duck a l\u2019orange, Wagyu steak tartare and petite escargot served in a Limoges tea cup. Requires a prepaid reservation, so plan ahead.<\/p>\n

381 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg, 707-756-3972, troubadourhbg.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

The classics<\/h5>\n

Walter Hansel Bistro<\/h3>\n

When\u2019s the last time you had Chicken Cordon Bleu? The chicken breast stuffed with Prosciutto and molten Gruyere disappeared with mall bangs and mixtapes, but it\u2019s back at this rural bistro, along with French staples like steak frites, escargot and duck confit. 3535 Guerneville Road, Santa Rosa, 707- 546-6462, walterhanselbistro.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

\"Walter
Boeuf Bourguignon at Walter Hansel Wine Bistro in Santa Rosa. (Chris Hardy\/For Sonoma Magazine)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"La
Carr\u00e9 d\u2019Agneau Persill\u00e9, rack of lamb with herbs de Provence and demi-glace sauce, a specialty of the house is shown at La Gare French restaurant, in Santa Rosa, on Friday, July 5, 2024. (Darryl Bush \/ For The Press Democrat)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

La Gare<\/h3>\n

A longtime locals\u2019 favorite (45 years and counting) for Old World French cuisine, La Gare offers well-established white-tablecloth standards, including coq au vin, Chateaubriand, frog legs and garlicky escargots. The Railroad Square staple was featured on KQED’s “Check, Please! Bay Area”<\/a> last year. Open 5-9 p.m. daily for dinner.\u00a0208 Wilson St., Santa Rosa, 707-528-4355, lagarerestaurant.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Boulangeries and patisseries<\/h5>\n

Goguette Bread<\/h3>\n

Long-fermented loaves are the bread and butter of this family-run French boulangerie, sold still warm if you time your pickup right (preorders are recommended). The expanded footprint of the bakery means even more to love, including creamy French custard ice cream (try their espresso and ice cream affogato), sandwiches and buttery cookies. Open 1:30-9 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday.\u00a059 Montgomery Drive, Santa Rosa, goguettebread.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

\"Goguette
Soraya Salamati, 11, brushes on the olive oil over Pain aux olives before her mother Najine Shariat sprinkles a little salt on the loaves at Goguette Bread in Santa Rosa. (John Burgess\/The Press Democrat)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Croque-madame
Croque madame at Pascaline Bistro and Patisserie in Santa Rosa. (Heather Irwin\/Sonoma Magazine)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Pascaline Bistro and Patisserie<\/h3>\n

Doing double duty as a bakery and caf\u00e9, this French-owned carb-loading destination is the place to go for flaky croissants, kouign-amann and sweet pastries for breakfast (or lunch), along with hearty sandwiches, quiche and salads after 10:30 a.m. Pascaline also serves bistro-style dinners from 5:30-9 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, with offerings like boeuf bourguignon, veal viennoise and mushroom farrotto, plus a wine list with selections from France to Wine Country.\u00a01021 Hahman Drive, Santa Rosa, 707-303-7151, pascalinebistro.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Sarmentine<\/h3>\n

French expat Alexandra Zandvliet turned a pandemic pop-up into a multi-location patisserie phenomenon. The original, popular shop in Santa Rosa expanded to The Barlow in Sebastopol in 2023<\/a>, taking over the former Red Bird Bakery location. Just last year, Sarmentine opened its third location in Petaluma<\/a>. Don\u2019t miss the baguettes, chocolate tarts, cream-filled mille-feuille and seasonal cakes like b\u00fbche de No\u00ebl. Plus, lunch sandwiches, cheeses, terrines and other French goodies. 52 Mission Circle, Suite 112, Santa Rosa; 6760 McKinley St., Suite 150, Sebastopol; 840 Petaluma Blvd. North, Petaluma, 707-623-9595, sarmentine.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Sarmentine
Paris Brest and a creamy canele at Sarmentine Bakery in Petaluma. (Heather Irwin\/The Press Democrat)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Costeaux
A summer salad on the Costeaux La Terrace bistro menu at Costeaux French Bakery cafe in Healdsburg on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. (Erik Castro \/ For The Press Democrat)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Costeaux Bakery<\/h3>\n

This Healdsburg bakery has been a favorite for sourdough baguettes, croissants and addictive French onion soup since 1973 (the original bakery was built in 1923, right next to the current location). Their deep dish quiche, with ham, bacon, mushrooms, cheese and a few veggies just for good measure, never fails to impress. A go-to for great cakes, as well.\u00a0417 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg, 707-433-1913, costeaux.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Les Pascals<\/h3>\n

This bright butter-yellow caf\u00e9 is impossible to miss and a cyclist favorite for its pastries and coffee. Classic croissants, brioche and breads, the hard-to-find Paris-Brest (a doughnut-shaped \u00e9clair), sandwiches, quiche and the required French onion soup are on the menu. Open every day except Wednesday.\u00a013758 Arnold Drive, Glen Ellen, 707-934-8378, lespascalspatisserie.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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