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Willi's Wine Bar
Willi's Wine Bar

Willi's Wine Bar Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Elegant
  • Website: http://www.williswinebar.net
  • Email: info@williswinebar.net
  • Phone: (707) 526-3096
  • Hours of Operation: Sunday & Monday 5:00pm - 9:30pm Tuesday-Thursday 11:30am - 9:30pm Friday & Saturday 11:30am - 10:00pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: International, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Executive Chef: Mark Stark
  • Dress Code: Casual Dress
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Catering: Catering by proposal. Please call Jenny Gipson for details. (707) 546-5100
  • Private Party Facilities: Willi's Wine Bar offers semi-private accommodations for parties. Please call the restaurant for details.
  • Private Party Contact: Ulrike Steinke (707) 526-3096

Getting there

  • Cross Street: Mark West Springs
  • Parking: Private Lot
A word from Willi's Wine Bar
A 2009 San Francisco Chronicle Bay Area Top 100 Restaurant. Willi’s Wine Bar's classic roadhouse appeal captures the casual, laid-back nature of the Sonoma County Wine Country. Tourists and locals feel equally at home enjoying a quick bite or lingering over a glass of wine. The menu at Willi's… features 32 international small plates, some wildly inventive and others comfortingly familiar. The knowledgeable staff is eager to help create perfect pairings with wines from the extensive wine list. Diners will find a dazzling array of wines by local producers and are likely to find the winemakers themselves at a nearby table. All wines are available in a two-ounce taste as well as by the glass or bottle. Patio dining is covered and heated. Continued
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  • "Eight of us enjoyed a fun and delicious lunch on the covered outdoor patio. Waiter was very helpful recommending serving amounts for the group. The small plates are unique, fresh and nicely seasoned. Our favorites were ,of course, Willie's signature truffled fries, both the warm spinach salad and the arugula salad, the sauted Brussel sprouts and their excellent dessert selections.....especially the bread pudding. This is a favorite place for special occasions."
    Dined on 3/6/2014
  • "This is our go to restaurant every time we go to the wine country. The small plate menu make it a great place for small groups to share a variety of their excellent food. Great oyster bar, too."
    Dined on 2/24/2014
  • "Though we have lived in the area for years, this was our first experience at Willi's. It won't be our last!! The food was some of the best we have had anywhere in the Bay Area. The small plate menu allowed us to indulge in a variety of tastes and experiences. Our favorites included the Cauliflower soup shooters (I am still dreaming about those days later) and the Filet and Creamed Spinach Sliders, although every one of the 6 items we had were delicious. My husband was so knocked out by the place, I know it will be hard to get him to go anywhere else for a long, long time! Great wine list as well. The tasting flights made it easy to experience several different wines. Thanks Willi's for a fabulous meal!"
    Dined on 2/24/2014
  • "I love Willi's wine and food selection! We always stop there when we are in Sonoma Valley."
    Dined on 2/25/2014
  • "Great food and presentation! Wait staff was top-notch!"
    Dined on 2/25/2014
  • "Creative small plate dining. Been there twice and can go again without repeating. Great late lunch."
    Dined on 2/22/2014
  • "Thank you so much for your great and friendly service... The food was Delicious ! I am from Louisiana and two friends from New Jersey and we were with my sister in law who lives in Santa Rosa and you are one of my brother's and sister in law's favorite restaurant ! And they are right ! It was everything they said.... Thank you !"
    Dined on 2/16/2014
  • "Been to Willi's Wine Bar several times. We keep coming back for the bone marrow and the lamb chops that are terrific with a nice glass of red wine. Nice wine selection by small pour, glass, half bottle or bottle."
    Dined on 2/22/2014
  • "The food here was fantastic. The wine pairing was ok but in hindsight I should have stuck with my sparking water. Jason out waiter was great and very helpful in finding a nice walk after dinner"
    Dined on 2/21/2014
  • "Nice wine list and the small plates type of menu allows one to taste many different dishes. We were seated in the porch area which I think was a mistake. The atmosphere felt like you were on the outskirts of the restaurant."
    Dined on 1/24/2014
  • "Whenever we are in the Santa Rosa area over night we always go to Willi's Wine Bar. Love it."
    Dined on 2/16/2014
  • "Really enjoyed sharing small plates with friends at our table. Great pork dishes, great wine selections."
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "We've been several times and worked our way through the menu. We love it each time we are there and happy that it is consistently wonderful. The flatbread is amazing. We've ordered it every time! The flavors and unique and make your taste buds dance. We can easily list six or seven more of our favorites from the menu but will let you nipple your way through the menu. We look forward to going back next week. The staff always provide great service."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Coming into the place day after Valentines (Saturday night), we realized we had overdressed. This is Sonoma, not Napa, and there's a certain kind of pride in being the more laid back. The menu's came and the first thing we saw was the charcuterie/Cheese platter, and we began planning our starters. It wasn't until we noticed the other side of the menu, and the 20 or so small plates Willi's specialized in, that we realized there was no way we were going to wast time on the likes of simple cured meats and cheese. Everything looked far too good. It did not disappoint. The lamb was a standout, and the shrimp was delicious. We never did get our quail, but we were so stuffed we didn't make issue of it. Great spot, wholly recommend."
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "Not as remarkable as some reviews make it out to be, but the food is very good and interesting. Lots of choices of small dishes for most every palate. For the money I was expecting more however. It can easily end up as expensive as a good sushi meal. Still, glad we went and would come back. Perhaps some of the experience was lost on us since we're not fans of fine wines."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "we save willys for an special night now and again. tappas style foods of the world and an awesome wine selection. perfect as always"
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "We love coming here. Have always had an awesome time. Can't beat the food and wine"
    Dined on 2/12/2014
  • "I have been here several times. The food never disappoints and the ambiance is phenomenal! Service was great, too! Even accommodating a last minute change for us."
    Dined on 2/8/2014
  • "His is my second visit and it was just as good. The biggest problem is not being able to try everything. They would bring something to another table and we would want to try that too!! Love this place and visit every time I come to Santa Rosa."
    Dined on 2/7/2014
  • "We love sending our guests from the Hilton Sonoma Wine Country to Willi's!!!"
    Dined on 2/3/2014
  • "Amazing food. Loved the Tunisian carrots and five spice little New Orleans donuts"
    Dined on 2/1/2014
  • "Some of the best small plates ever with amazing selection of wines. Server very knowledgeable and friendly. New to area so this gem will be a weekly stop."
    Dined on 1/31/2014
  • "Tiffany the host was great!!! and Ryan our server was very knowledgeable!! Thank you for a good night out!"
    Dined on 1/29/2014
  • "We had our postponed office Holiday luncheon this last weekend. It was fun, relaxing, delicious, not rushed and our server, JC, took care of our every need. Each dish was tasty and enjoyable. There were 9 of us so we ordered some dishes family style and had individual ones as well. Our favorites were the curried crab taco's, the shrimp, the truffled fries, the BBQ duck with polenta and the lamb chops. The desserts were yummy too."
    Dined on 1/25/2014
  • "Great food and wine, but got stranded at the bar waiting for our table (servers forgot about us). Overall a good experience."
    Dined on 1/24/2014
  • "Had a fantastic meal here. We were a party of four, and ordered 9 different plates. Kitchen did a perfect job of ordering and pacing our dishes. Delicious! Great value for the quality of food and wine. Highly recommend!!"
    Dined on 1/24/2014
  • "I'm usually not a fan of "small plate" dining. If I like something, I don't want to share. Willi's Wine Bar is the exception. There are so many tantalizing items that you have to try several. We couldn't even say what we liked best - shrimp, beet salad, pork pot stickers, lamb chops, and of course the deliciously sinful truffle fries. Everything was great."
    Dined on 1/18/2014
  • "Seated outside next to heater and way too hot. Noise level so high conversation was impossible. Food OK nothing to write home about."
    Dined on 1/16/2014
  • "Outstanding small plate menu - great eats in Santa Rosa"
    Dined on 1/17/2014
  • "I love this place! All small plates, very interesting menu, BEST wine list -- so many choices by the glass, half botle or full bottle. It's fun to try their wine flights as well. Don't miss the curried crab tacos and the filet mignon sliders. The menu changes seasonally with some popular items staying on the menu full time. Great place to sit at the bar and have some wine and small bites."
    Dined on 1/15/2014
  • "We didn't know what to expect. The first thing Jason did was introduce himself & ask whether we had dined there before. Then he tild us how small plates work and assured us that he would recommend the right amount for our small group. He was a man of his word. Plus, he knew his wine list well and helped novices select suitable wine. Oh! And they offer 3 sizes of pours so you can broaden your selection ( 2 oz) or enjoy just your selection. Nice touch. My daughter came from Discovery Bay and we came from Castro Valley. It is worth the trek. It is not an inexpensive meal... We are happy to recommend Willi's Wine Bar!"
    Dined on 1/11/2014
  • "Another great dining experience---one of the best in Sonoma County! Food amazing; wine pairings amazing! Of all the dining options in this area, I always go back and take friends/family with me. Have never had a complaint about anything at this location--other than difficult parking sometimes as they are always full. Make sure to have reservations at dinner time--even during week nights."
    Dined on 1/8/2014
  • "We were really looking forward to checking this place out. We are foodies that love wine bars. The food was good but that was it, good. The wine was okay. We wouldn't come back."
    Dined on 1/3/2014
  • "I drive all the way up from the Bay Area for this gem and never regret a second of that drive. Aside from an extensive wine list and knowledgable staff the food is to die for! A must have; goat cheese fritters with lavender honey, the tuna tartar (we ordered two of these its so good), the bone marrow will change your life, and the brussel sprouts and asparagus are both incredible as well!!! The beautiful thing about Willi's is the menu is tapas so you cane try several dishes without stuffing yourself. I have never eaten anything here I did not love. If there is a question between this place and another… Don't waste your time thinking about it… Willis is IT!"
    Dined on 12/31/2013
  • "Small plates of a myriad of very tasty dishes. Quail w/Bok Choy,filet mignonette sliders, divine endive in light dressing,stir-fried shrimp. And desserts are magnificent. The food is so fresh and prepared on the spot."
    Dined on 12/31/2013
  • "The food here is very consistent. I have been here over 10 times and the food is always excellent. Nice wine list and good service."
    Dined on 12/19/2013
  • "I always look forward to visiting Sonoma County from NC and eating at Willi's in Santa Rosa and in Healdsburg. Check and check. Never disappoints. Thanks for the fine memories. Best calamari in the USA!!"
    Dined on 12/27/2013
  • "Loved this place in north Santa Rosa! Definitely a keeper! Low key, great food and wine, good service. It's might be a little pricy for some, but the value is there. You order appetizer sized portions from the menu, but the portions seem to be 2/3 of a normal entree size. Order 2 items for gals or 3 items for a hungry guy and you will have plenty."
    Dined on 12/22/2013
  • "Wonderful flavor sand interesting small plate menu"
    Dined on 12/22/2013
  • "Willi's is a fairly simple low key place that serves some amazing small plates and has an exceptional wine list. We shared a few plates and enjoyed sharing 2 different flights. Great food, great service."
    Dined on 12/20/2013
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