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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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  • "We got there at 5PM and it could not have been a nicer evening or place to enjoy it! For a double Birthday it was tops in service and food and ambiance! We had not been there for a year at least, and I am certain we will be heading back again soon. It is just a little distance from us but well worth the drive! We had two eaters who do not like anything different. Well, the fava beans were at the top of even picky eaters list. Knock out, as was everything else. Service was at the top."
    Dined on 4/7/2014
  • "We ordered most of the items on the menu and really enjoyed everything except the ribs they were dry."
    Dined on 4/2/2014
  • "Everything is top notch at Willi's Wine Bar in Santa Rosa. The food is all small plates, each one done well. Lamb chops is one of our favorites. Salads are good too. There is an extensive wine list which includes many choices of wines by the glass as well as flights of wine so you can taste 3 different wines. It is a great way to find new wines that you like."
    Dined on 4/4/2014
  • "Consistently delicious. Varied menu that all can enjoy...meat lovers, seafood and vegetarian options. Beautifully presented and surprisingly filling. Fabulous wine list; and don't forget to try the sparkling selections...yum! Only downside is you have to make reservations early. They fill up fast."
    Dined on 4/2/2014
  • "The food was excellent. And the experience wonderful. The service was great. The only issue, is there seemed to be a disconnect between making reservations on your site and them realizing you are already there. We got asked twice during dinner what name our reservation was under, and they called our house phone and left a message saying we were late to our reservation, even though we were seated exactly at our reservation time. It did not detract from the experience, but was kind of weird."
    Dined on 4/4/2014
  • "As a lifestyle journalist I know my way around the Sonoma County food scene. Willie's menu is one of the best. My friend and I sampled several dishes and shared others with a couple seated by us at the bar. Food, wine and service were outstanding."
    Dined on 4/2/2014
  • "Great meal. Always consistent! Food is delicious and always filled with great flavor! Service could be better. Wished we were seated in a quieter area. Loud pair adjacent to us."
    Dined on 4/1/2014
  • "Met friends for a great lunch on a very cold and rainy day at Willi's -- we were very comfortable sitting on their outside patio as it was well covered and toasty warm with heaters strategically placed between tables. The rain on the patio covers along with the pounding rain made for a wonderful ambiance. The service was top notch and we were not rushed as we enjoyed "I Love Sonoma County Wines" flight. Everyone loved their food choices: roasted carrots, roasted asparagus, crab tacos, riblets, lamb chops, and fresh greens with shaved parmesan. I have never ordered a dish here that I wouldn't want to order again but I have to force myself to branch out and try new items. Do not miss this phenomenal restaurant; you will not regret it."
    Dined on 4/1/2014
  • "I was with a fairly large group of ladies celebrating three March birthdays. The server was very attentive; ensuring we had everything we needed. Food was very reasonably priced! My favorite dish was the tuna tartar, but everything we ordered was delicious. Overall, great experience! I'll definently be back!"
    Dined on 3/29/2014
  • "I eat there once a week as it's my favorite in this area of Sonoma County. Incredible dishes!"
    Dined on 3/28/2014
  • "Food was well presented and had great flavor! The small plates and wine flights were a great way to cap off a day of exploring wine country! Would recommend to a friend and already trying to find time to go back!"
    Dined on 3/29/2014
  • "Had a great meal of tapas, bought several & shared. Nice wine selection too."
    Dined on 3/28/2014
  • "Willie's never disappoints me !! Food & service are phenomenal !! Will return again & again"
    Dined on 3/22/2014
  • "Was just there a couple weeks ago. This time for lunch . . . Typically, one would think that two people in business suits would not want a lot of time between sitting down and ordering. We were given just a tad too much time than I'd have preferred. We needed to be in and out . . . but the server was friendly and being given more time is preferable than being rushed so they can turn the table. The tuna is fantastic."
    Dined on 3/21/2014
  • "First rate food with a menu of surprises, leaving your taste buds charged for the rest of the evening."
    Dined on 3/21/2014
  • "Love this restaurant. Creative dishes that are fun to experiment with -- especially if you're with others and share, thereby allowing a wide variety of small tastes. The filet mignon sliders are sublime, as are the fries. Everything is interesting and creative. Would not be good for kids as this is a grown-up restaurant -- and grown-ups like time away from kids. Please leave them home."
    Dined on 3/17/2014
  • "Willi's Wine Bar was such a lovely way to wind up a day in Sonoma County. We sat outside and enjoyed the view of the fountain in the garden. The service was friendly and efficient. We loved the flat bread, spinach salad, the lamb chops and my husband enjoyed the bone marrow. However, the gnocchi with truffles was absolutely divine and we're so glad that the waitress recommended it. She said we wouldn't be sorry and she was so right! We had two wine flights…pinot and zinfandel and liked them both. They worked well with our food choices. We finished with espressos. It was wonderful!"
    Dined on 3/15/2014
  • "This place is awesome small plates to share along with wine flights. We had spicy skillet shrimp, braised veal cheek's, pork belly pot stickers, and mixed beet salad with goat cheese and roasted hazel nuts. Yum, Yum."
    Dined on 3/15/2014
  • "We enjoyed most of our selections but I would skip the cheese platter next time. The goat cheese fritters are awesoem."
    Dined on 3/14/2014
  • "A delightful gem of a place . the service was excellent and each dish lived up to the recommendation of our server."
    Dined on 3/12/2014
  • "The food, as always, was amazing. Service by Jason P was superb."
    Dined on 3/9/2014
  • "The food was outstanding, the wine didn't stand up to the food flavors. Service was very good"
    Dined on 3/10/2014
  • "We had tickets for Wynton Marsalis which is close to Willi's Our 6 pm reservation was perfect. Josh was an excellent server and knowledgeable about the menu items. The wine is always superior with great flights. The food is interesting and varies by season. I highly recommend Willi's especially if you are attending a concert nearby."
    Dined on 3/9/2014
  • "We have been visiting Willi's Wine Bar regularly lately. The lamb chops keeping calling us as does the Trombetta pinot noir. They had some special oysters from Maryland that were some of the best oysters we have ever had. Also had crab, veal cheeks, fries and the lemon dessert with a glass of tokaji…… Wonderful meal"
    Dined on 3/7/2014
  • "Yummy wine and apps close to the Wells Fargo Center. A girlfriend and I had 10:00 show tickets. We booked on OpenTable, easy and convenient. The seafood apps were great and prices well. The wine list gives options for pour sizes as well."
    Dined on 3/7/2014
  • "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
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