Carneros Bistro & Wine BarJunny's birthday celebrationthe food, the servers, the fresh seasonal ingredients - SUBLIME ! We had a great time thanks to Andrew (chef), Russ (our server) and all the folks at Carneros Bistro - thanks to all !5/13/2013 12:00:00 AMWhiling away the available timeWe were very pleased. Staff had read our comment on the reservation, that we would be watching the time as we had
another engagement, and made us aware that they knew that, and told us not to worry," they would take care of us"
We walked in a few minutes early, and before serving time, and were taken to a table, and were able to have a drink,
and then order our dinner. Daniel , our server, made sure that everything went off like clockwork,without being
in the way, and we had time to spare. We plan to come back,especially when we have time to linger on5/13/2013 12:00:00 AMFriendly service, great food.Our server, Brittany, was FABULOUS! Professional and friendly. Food was great!5/8/2013 12:00:00 AMKeeps Getting Better!Everything about the Carneros continues to improve. The salads and entrees were outstanding. Coffee rubbed filet mignon...excellent! The salmon was perfect!! Great wine list. Very good, but not great, service. Many more locals continue to come. Not just a hotel restaurant but now a wonderful Sonoma dining destination.5/5/2013 12:00:00 AMPeaceful ambiance and great serviceI've been here for bar food in the evening and it is usually a fun, and relaxing place to hang out and watch a game or enjoy good conversation. Have eaten brunch here a couple times now and the food has been consistently well prepared and pretty good quality. The service is always good too! If Christine waits on you you're in for a treat!5/5/2013 12:00:00 AMWe asked for and were seatedWe asked for and were seated in the private room off of the main dining area. This is perfect for an exuberant birthday celebration. However, when you're " out of sight....." the server (Daniel) was on average attentive but could have been more timely. All 8 diners remarked on the fabulous food and multiple good choices. Quite worth the ride up from SF and we love introducing friends to this wonderful restaurant.4/27/2013 12:00:00 AMNice atmosphere and wine listNice atmosphere,great wine list,food selection okay.wait staff attentive and friendly.would recommend.4/25/2013 12:00:00 AMClose to exquisite foodThe food here is close to exquisite. I had the asparagus with buratta to start, and it was much more than its name implies, with tasty crunchy stuff which I can't identify but added a wonderful surprise. The lamb was perfect in a red wine sauce, accompanied by delicious quinoa and young peas and tendrils, which also were perfect. It is so unusual to find a restaurant which respects sides so fully. The dessert menu was a bit disappointing and heavy, so I had the lemon tart which was nice. This is the only reason I would not give an outstanding for the food. As to the ambiance, the techno non-music they played was very distracting with its constant repetitious riffs & beats which would drive a musician nuts. Otherwise, unobstrusive.4/23/2013 12:00:00 AMDon't miss lunch hereEnjoyed lunch...grilled chicken sandwich and burger were delicious. Nice wine selection. Service was excellent.4/22/2013 12:00:00 AMWe love Carneros Bistro.We love Carneros Bistro. We stay at the Lodge at Sonoma frequently and have brunch and or dinner regularly at the adjacent Bistro while we're there. It's a short walk to the room after a wine dinner. We sit outside with our Chocolate lab near the gardens where they grow their own vegetables and herbs. The food is always fresh, creative and delicious. Daniel usually serves us, and he's a treat. Chris, the sommalier, helped us with some excellent wines for this last visit. There were six of us so we brought two bottles and bought two so they waived corkage. The Sicilian swordfish was wonderful as was the lamb sirloin. This is one of our fav restaurants in Sonoma.4/20/2013 12:00:00 AMWe had a wonderful dinner,We had a wonderful dinner, pork and sea bass. Hadn't eaten there in a number of years but thought the food and our experience was outstanding and will be back soon. The suggested wine pairings worked well and were innovative.4/20/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat food/annoying techno musicFood and service were exceptional for a chain hotel linked restaurant . Decor was nice but the techno music in the background was out of place for the type of place and very annoying.4/19/2013 12:00:00 AMThis was the perfect spotThis was the perfect spot to sit , talk ; have an impressive meal and dine with friends. The appetizers ( wedge & Beet Salad ) were fresh and very appealing; thesteak , salmon and pork entress were fresh, well-presented and perfectly prepared. Would return here again !4/7/2013 12:00:00 AMYou're batting 1000. Always good!You just can't miss with the Carneros Bistro! We've taken friends there, gone in for a bite, celebrated major events, and the other day just wanted a nice brunch. Savory omelettes - even egg white-only, great coffee, and a nice airy setting for a Sunday morning.3/24/2013 12:00:00 AMThe food is some of the finestThe food is some of the finest I have had in the wine country. The risotto was excellent- tasty and very rich. The ahi tuna and hangar steak were both very tasty and perfectly cooked. The presentation of the food and the fine service contributed to a most enjoyable evening. We will be back soon. The wine list is extensive and the staff is very familiar with even the more esoteric selections. My only minor criticism would be to liberate the complimentary oyster from its heavy and overpowering sauce.3/23/2013 12:00:00 AMThis was a great experience!This was a great experience! Great food. Great service. Great ambience. Staff were wonderfully attentive, including the sommelier.3/22/2013 12:00:00 AMSimply excellent -- and openSimply excellent -- and open on New Year's Day! A great way to start a Sonoma getaway day!1/1/2013 12:00:00 AMThe food and wine pairingsThe food and wine pairings were excellent and nicely presented. Excellent choices will satisfy many tastes. Definitely recommend the wine flights - they are wonderfully chosen by sommelier Chris Sawyer who is a great wine resource! Definitely worth a visit over and over again!12/29/2012 12:00:00 AMNot your usual hotel dining.Not your usual hotel dining. A creative menu with fine flavors. Consistently good food and service.11/22/2012 12:00:00 AMMy husband and I got marriedMy husband and I got married here nine years ago. We come to Carneros every year for our wedding anniversary . the service and food is always wonderful!! We look forward to coming here every year!! We highly recommend this restaurant.11/15/2012 12:00:00 AM