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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
  • 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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Diner Reviews
  • "Worst service experience in wine country. Wine list was fine but disappointed to what I heard it was. Food was good. But service was just awful. Waitress couldnt have cared less and it showed. And manager had the god complex. Wont be coming back."
    Dined on 7/26/2014
  • "Great wine list, friendly service, and lots of delicious menu choices....we love this place."
    Dined on 7/25/2014
  • "The food is great and the energy and vibe fun filled."
    Dined on 7/25/2014
  • "Every selection was totally delicious! Great for before a how at Wells Fargo Center."
    Dined on 7/23/2014
  • "It was a delightful place, perfect for before a performance at Wells Fargo Event Center. We drove 5 hours for the concert and dining here made it just perfect."
    Dined on 7/23/2014
  • "The food was outstanding both in creativity and in flavor. There was a vast array to choose from. They offer choices for every palate and 5 plates for two persons was plenty sufficient. We also had desert which was excellent. Very solid wine list, my dining partner and I both had flights which consisted of three small glasses of wine which paired with the food quite well. The waitstaff was attentive without hovering. They sure did not rush us, which made the experience so much more enjoyable. I was surprised that it wasn't noisier - lots of hard surfaces and the tables weren't far apart, but I had no problem caring on a nice conversation without straining. Be sure to bring your fat wallet, the prices aren't for the faint of heart."
    Dined on 7/20/2014
  • "We had a great meal at Willi's. Our server was friendly and answered all of our questions graciously. Everything on the Surf menu looked good, but we tried to spread it out. The Scallop Dumplings were excellent and my wife really enjoyed the warm spinach salad. My favorite was the bbq duck, a great pairing with the polenta. For the sake of adventure, we tried the Bone Marrow and it was...rich? Interesting taste, but I probably wouldn't order it again. We definitely will return our next time in Santa Rosa."
    Dined on 7/19/2014
  • "2 of us for b-day celebration The service was problem. Very unprofessional. We ordered 4 dinner items, and she did not ask if we had a particular order, so food was brought out strangely. The worst was waitress taking glass away before empty. I asked for tea, and the waitress took the order and did not look at my friend to see if she wanted something and left the table. My friend wanted decaf. The food was really, really good, but too much oil and swimming in sauces. The sauces were tasty, though. Unfortunately, I do not care for anise and it overpowered the lamb chop but not listed on the menu. When I asked about it, she said, "Oh, its part of the Moroccan spice blend with over 30 spices. We can't list them all"."
    Dined on 7/16/2014
  • "Food, wine list and service all excellent. Just be warned...small plates are really pretty large. Easy to order too much food. Maybe the best lambchops I ever had. An extra note. By accident found ourselves next day at Willi's Seafood for lunch in Healdsburg. Very different selections but just as excellent."
    Dined on 7/15/2014
  • "Date Spot, Incredible cuisine, romantic atmosphere, top notch wait staff, great wine, $15 dollar corkage waived with purchase of bottle of wine!"
    Dined on 7/14/2014
  • "Terrific service, cuisine was superb. We tried roasted chicken and the sole. Great seasonings and presentation. Vibrant scene. Small but very busy. Staff was attentive, educated and knowledgeable about wine pairing. Lived it."
    Dined on 7/14/2014
  • "The outside of Willi's looks like a hideaway bar. It is except this one has some great food behind its modest facade. The menu has a variety of shared small plate selections that include cheese and charcuterie dishes, Asian fusion inspired items, and American traditionals. We tried a three cheese sampler ( Delice Brie, Gouda, Olivares soft blue cheese) with an offered wine pairing. It was a great start! Our other selections included lamb chops with couscous, ahi tartare, riblets, French fries with truffles, bone marrow, finished with a lemon custard. The three of us had a very enjoyable experience and would return. Our dinner came to $145 which was very reasonable for the quality of food."
    Dined on 7/12/2014
  • "I have been to Willi's Wine Bar three times now. I wish I lived closer; I'd eat here once a week. The food is sensational and inventive. They tease every flavor out of the ingredients. The outdoor patio is great as is the service. I put this restaurant at the top of my list and encourage everyone to give it a try. You won't be disapointed."
    Dined on 7/8/2014
  • "Reading through the small plates menu at Willi's, we wanted to try them all! And you will, too. Be sure to order the gnocchi - it is amazing - and the lamb chops with couscous that explode with flavor. Love Willi's and can't wait to go again."
    Dined on 7/3/2014
  • "We were spending the night in Santa Rosa after visiting wineries in the area, so we decided to go to Willi's Wine Bar. We had a table reservation, but decided to sit at the bar instead. Service was great. Food was fun. Wine flights were fun. Our bill was over $200. Worth that much? No, so choose carefully! Still an overall fun experience and would consider returning if we were in the area again."
    Dined on 7/3/2014
  • "The wine list is terrific with lots of choices by the glass and the bottle. Had a small glass of Portuguese wine for $7.50 that was excellent. Also a couple of salads and one small entree to share. This place can get expensive if you have a large appetite but nice for a smaller lunch and a glass of wine. Nice outdoor patio. Food very good and our service was excellent."
    Dined on 7/3/2014
  • "A beautiful restaurant with a menu that promises more than it delivers. First, portions are larger than tapa size so when the server recommends five dishes for two people it should be three, maybe four dishes as five just seemed liked too much food. Although the presentation was wonderful for the eyes it left something to be desired for the palate. It seems that the chef doesn't care to add any flavor to his food through the use of even the most mild of spices leaving the taste somewhat bland and disappointing. The food wasn't bad, in fact it was fresh and brought to the table in a timely manner. Ultimately though it was not what it could have been. Our waiter knew his wines and made excellent suggestions that were well received."
    Dined on 6/28/2014
  • "first time there and plan to go back to healdsburg JUST to eat there again. fabulous meal and impeccelable and knowledgeable service"
    Dined on 6/27/2014
  • "Great food, California style but not one of those places where you feel only the chef understands what is going on with the food. The flavor combos are absolute yum. I do recommend saving room for dessert. Butterscotch crème brulee anyone?"
    Dined on 6/27/2014
  • "Close to Fountaingrove area on Old Redwood Hwy. Quick service and delivery of small plates. We ordered 8 plates, all delicious! Very attentive staff."
    Dined on 6/26/2014
  • "This is a tapas-style restaurant, but the food isn't Spanish. Every menu item was so tempting, it was difficult to choose. All plates were beautifully presented, hot (or cold), and the taste was out of this world. We sampled a variety, including sea scallop dumplings, a green salad, and even riblets. Butterscotch creme brulee was rich and creamy."
    Dined on 6/25/2014
  • "We ordered the Ahi Tuna which was delicious paired beautifully with wine. The truffle fries are not to be missed as well as the chocolate, peanut butter dessert."
    Dined on 6/25/2014
  • "While the food is always wonderful, this time the service was lacking a bit. For this being a "wine bar" the wine pours are very small and very expensive."
    Dined on 6/22/2014
  • "a perfect way to spend an evening. we sat on the patio and ordered about 8 items. our server paced our dinner perfectly and because they serve 2oz pours, we were able to taste through their well selected list. lamb was fantastic, but the quail stole the show for me! the staff was very knowledgeable and courteous. if we lived in the area, we would be regulars..."
    Dined on 6/21/2014
  • "Food was very good. Small plates but a bit pricey for my taste. Wine list also very pricey with nothing under $50.00 for OK wine up to $$$$ for top of line. Service very good from seating to server to table people. If in the area will probably not go again due to price. Overall very good."
    Dined on 6/21/2014
  • "The Moroccan lamb was the best I have ever had. I wanted to lick the plate!"
    Dined on 6/21/2014
  • "Willi's has creative, small plates that are uniquely seasoned and carefully prepared. A great place to visit with friends and share a meal."
    Dined on 6/21/2014
  • "We shared many (8-10) of their small plates amongst 4 of us, all were interesting and very good. Nice wine list with various pour size and flight options, just what we like. Wines vary widely in style and region, fun to taste. Bill was reasonable. Service is very good- helpful, friendly, knowledgable, not in the way. We all enjoyed it and will be back. May be louder inside on weekends, we were outside. This is my second visit. Good wine recommendations from our waiter (and not just the more expensive as some places operate)."
    Dined on 6/21/2014
  • "Food and service were superb, top notch, had a great time."
    Dined on 6/20/2014
  • "This is the second visit and it was fantastic. The food is delicious! They have an extensive wine list (a bit pricey though) and offer different size pours, which is nice. The place is not too large and is very busy. Sitting out on the patio is lovely! The spicey shrimp are to die for! My favorite spot in the area"
    Dined on 6/20/2014
  • "Thanks to Open Table on this one experience. I needed a nice place for dinner and this ended up becoming one of our best dinner of our trip. Fresh, tasty and just enough variety to not be lost in the menu. Willi's goes for the tapas style of eating and succeeds wonderfully. On this trip we enjoyed Napa Rose at Disney, Solbar in Calistoga, Madrona Manor (excellent as well) -- this experience sticks... and the ownership is kind to dog owners."
    Dined on 6/20/2014
  • " Fun menu, wine flights paired with food or cheese, service seamless. Moroccan lamb chops were great, as well as crab tacos."
    Dined on 6/19/2014
  • "Great service and dependably great food are the trademarks of this restaurant. It never disappoints."
    Dined on 6/19/2014
  • "Different than what we initially anticipated but a good dining experience nevertheless. Outdoor dining on the patio was very pleasant, casual, and comfortable. Diners were representative of all ages which reflects the diverse attraction and "fit" of this restaurant. Lots of unusual small dishes to select from with wines also quite varied to match everyone's palate. Overall a very good place that would be on the list to visit again."
    Dined on 6/17/2014
  • "I've been going to Willi's Wine Bar for almost 15 years. The food is always fabulous and was so Saturday night. However, the service was rather slow that evening."
    Dined on 6/14/2014
  • "Birthday dinner with friends was wonderful! Especially appreciated sous chef Trevor Nilsen's recommendations: Scallop Dumplings (delectible!) and Mu Shu Bacon (very creative!) Can't wait to go back :-)"
    Dined on 6/13/2014
  • "The food here was so unusual and so very good. We were a party of five and were therefore able to order many different things from the menu. Almost all the items we ate were like no other presentations I have ever seen. This place is unique and special. Anyone seeking a new adventure in eating should hurry here."
    Dined on 6/13/2014
  • "The food here is always consistent, but unfortunately the service is not. Our waitress was not very friendly or attentive, but thank goodness their food is always delicious, otherwise I would never return."
    Dined on 6/12/2014
  • "The only (mild) disappointment was that my long time favorites were no longer on the menu, but I was definitely pleased with the new additions! Wine was delicious, food was fantastic and dessert, oh man. Rich, beautiful, delicious."
    Dined on 6/6/2014
  • "Willis food is always delicious. Service is a bit hit or miss. This is one of those nights where it was a miss. Every dish on the menu is great. You can't go wrong!"
    Dined on 6/6/2014
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