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B&V Whiskey Bar & Grille, Sonoma, CA

B&V Whiskey Bar & Grille

4.5
4.5
292 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Award winning Chef Carlo Cavallo’s upscale gastropub concept, B&V Whiskey Bar & Grille is located in the Historic Sonoma Creamery building across the street from the Old Mission in the Sonoma Plaza. We are Sonoma Plaza's only brew pub, whiskey bar. B&V's menu format is wine country inspired with farm to table elements, Italian and French influences, and good old fashion steak house. Chef Carlo Cavallo has won best beef in America, and been on Food Networks Guy Fieri show.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 2 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, Steakhouse
  • Hours of operation
    Wed 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm Dinner Thu 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (707) 938-7110
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Carlo Cavallo
  • Catering
    Celebrity Chef Carlo Cavallo has over 25 years of catering experience in Europe and North America. He has done sit down dinner galas for up 2500 at a time, Embassy State Dinners, private celebrity dinners, grand signature weddings, corporate parties, and team building cooking classes. Many wineries entrust Chef Carlo for Wine and VIP dinners.
  • Private party facilities
    We have multiple offerings for Private Dining, Rehearsal dinner, corporate parties, birthdays, bachelorette & bachelor parties, and much more . We have a 100 person dining room with a 25 seat bar. We also have a 50 seat dining area with an 8 seat private bar. Each room has its own HD TV for slideshows or video presentations.
  • Private party contact
    Codi Binkley: (707) 938-7110
  • Neighborhood
    Sonoma
  • Cross street
    E Spain Street
  • Parking details
    Large public lot is available across the street behind the Historic Sonoma Barracks.
  • Public transit
    The public transit is available across the street in the Sonoma Plaza in front of the city hall.
  • Entertainment
    We are the city of Sonoma’s largest live music venue featuring national touring acts as well as fantastic local acts. Check our website for upcoming shows.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 292 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Wine Country

    Kid-friendly

  • Wine Country

    Contemporary American

292 Reviews
  1. Chino

    San Francisco

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined today

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food that comes out of that kitchen is great. Last night I had the Crab Ravioli and my wife had the Crusted Sea Bass and they were both excellent. We shared the Berry Cobbler and it put us over the edge, in a good way. Went back today for Caesar Salad & Burgers. No disappointments! T was our server (we asked for his section the 2nd time) and he is the best. Keep up the great work. The entire staff is A+. We can’t wait to come back to Sonoma to visit B&V again.

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  2. ByWSM

    San Francisco

    52 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Fun, pre-Thanksgiving dinner. Daily Risotto was a big hit. Pastas very good.

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  3. Charles

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience1
    Great service from a fun guy named “T”. Excellent burgers (one super loaded with fried onion rings, bacon and cheese, the other simpler with cheese). Martinis seemed watery. The noise level was very hard to take when our party of five wanted to catch up on life and gossip.

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  4. frequentdiner2

    San Francisco

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Food good, service very good especially for 10 people. Wld absolutely consider again for our group.

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  5. FunFoodie

    Sacramento

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a solid meal at B&V! Check them out - great burgers, pastas, fried chicken, sandwiches, appetizers, and desserts! Go!

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  6. Colleen

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience2
    Called to change reservation time as was too late to change via open table.. arrived and it wasnt changed in their system. They did seat us.. but then called at the original final time asking where we were! Server was horrible. Literally walked away in the middle of us asking questions. Food was sub par at best.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Delicious food and wonderful service! Would highly recommend the gnocchi.

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  8. lynnea

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    The best thing about this lunch was the super attentive and engaging server, Michelle. She made sure we had everything to our request and spent the time to get to know us a bit while serving our every need. The food was the disappointment. We were excited to try the numero uno appetizer, a mushroom, tomato and cheese bruschetta which turned out to be two pieces of untoasted sourdough, on topped with cherry tomatoes (cold) and the other some tasty sauteed mushrooms with a huge slice of brie, cold and unmelted. I had the days risotto; pancetta, gorgonzola and radicchio. Pancetta was not fried off, cut in too large chunks, way too much cheese as it was the only note you could taste, super salty. Hint for the chef, pancetta and gorgonzoloa-you don't need to salt this dish. Maybe use unsalted chicken broth? Friend ordered the burger with truffle fried. Fries were just ok, not very truffle tasting, burger meat tasted good but was not anything exceptional. Overall, come for a good glass of wine, a whiskey flight or a nice cocktail. Go somewhere else for the meal. Thank you again Michelle for the great service.

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  9. jsg2013

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    We had a delicious meal outside in the warm evening. Our server was very friendly and attentive. The crispy Brussels sprouts were amazing as were the paglia fieno pasta, NY steak and seafood risotto dishes we tried. The noise level inside was quite loud so we were happy to have an outside table.

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  10. SylviaJ

    San Francisco

    46 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious, sipping whiskey was fun, desert was delish, service perfecto 👍🏽

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food! The service was amazing, Michelle and Tim were great.

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  12. Kathyd

    Pittsburgh

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Food was great! We didn’t expect the food to be as great as it was. We had 3 different pastas ( all homemade and delicious) and the Sea Bass which was also delicious. Michelle was our server and she was awesome…very casual atmosphere with great food and drinks. So happy we tried it out.

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  13. GypsyandMerlot

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fist time visiting, everything was great. Had the Seabass and was very happy with it. Potato Leek Soup was awesome.

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  14. Bbbbbb

    Milwaukee

    28 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Great staff, reasonable prices, nice location in an older restored building in historic downtown Sonoma

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  15. Marianne

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was excellent! The staff was pleasant and efficient. Everything was great! Thank you!

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  16. GayW

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Didn't see the white tablecloths as the photo in the picture. The food was good, nothing exceptional. The 4 of us had the Sea bass, lobster ravioli, B&V Burger, Chicken ravioli a personal salad and some drinks, the noise level was kind of loud. The staff was friendly, this was a nice restaurant, I was expecting a little bit more atmosphere.

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  17. PauTrejo

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    T was amazing tonight, love the food and the ambiance

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  18. MaryC

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    I took my daughter there for her birthday. The menu was impressive. I had the riisotto . It was amazing for the price. Very nice wine list. The service more than excellent. Very attentive and friendly. We were seated at a corner table across from the bar. I thought it would be a little quieter than some of the other area. But no. The noise level was above energetic. But it was Friday night. ;-)

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  19. Tess

    Exclusive

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Casual, relaxed atmosphere. Located across the street from city square/park,near shopping, wine rooms and specialty shops. Service was fast and the food was great!

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  20. napanative

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    The service was exceptional and staff were very attentive. The menu selection was varied and we enjoyed the small plates, as well as dessert! I will definitely return to sample other menu options.

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  21. rdamann

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent burger and great drinks - wonderful bartender and service.

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  22. Global

    Seattle

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The name of restaurant is reflected in the list of whiskeys (bourbon, rye, scotch) available. The name does not communicate the range of amazing homemade pastas that the restaurant has been featuring for years. Come prepared to order pasta & American or Italian wines to go with pasta. And celebrate whiskey before or after (or both) the meal.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was excellent. The server answered all of our questions prior to placing our order. The location is wonderful. We really enjoyed our dinner!

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  24. LisaMac

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food1service5ambience4
    Great blood orange margaritas. Best around for sure!!!

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  25. Shane

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was great and prices not as high as I expected in Sonoma. Service was friendly and attentive!

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  26. Kitty

    Alabama

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The staff was charming, helpful and attentive. Loved the burgers. Casual, comfortable environment. Happy to recommend.

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  27. pjf0310

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 17, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Everyone at B&V — from the incredibly friendly and customer-service-oriented hostess on duty — but especially “T,” our favorite server, made our Sunday supper as delicious as the food!

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  28. TeresaS

    Indiana

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The pasta is amazing!! Highly recommend getting the bolognese!

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and atmosphere! Very recommend! Everything we got was delicious!

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  30. LisaL

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Jess was awesome. Food was amazing. A great evening to end our trip.

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  31. SteveL

    Exclusive

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 8, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Overall - great food, nice restaurant and good location. We had a rather large group on a Wednesday evening. When we arrived the table was ready and staff were welcoming and attentive throughout the meal. Several of our group had burgers and these were tasty and cooked to order with good fixings, though the bun had some mixed reviews. The beer selection was good with a balanced selection of options available. I would definitely visit again to try other options on the menu.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing authentic pasta dishes; great cocktails. Friendly and efficient service.

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  33. jennypenny

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved this place. Staff was beyond amazing and the food was stellar. Would come back again in a heartbeat.

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  34. Minisuz

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Inside is quite loud . We ate outside and it was lovely. Waitstaff was delightful and the risotto was excellent!

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  35. HeatherS

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Perfect seeting for a large group to celebrate my daughter's 26th bday. Food was great!

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a great dining experience and all of the food was well prepared and tasted great. Would recommend this to anyone looking for an nice downtown Sonoma dining experience.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    They were able to accommodate a large party of 15. Service by T and food was all amazing. Recommend the homemade pasta dishes. Everyone enjoyed their drinks and food. Thx for a great night as we celebrated several family birthdays.

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  38. Sonomamom

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Attentive service, good drinks and possibly the best steak ever eaten in a restaurant. It was amazingly good and perfectly cooked. Other entrees and apps in our party of 5 were also good -- nothing failed to impress. B&V is a bit noisy esp. on a busy Saturday night, but there's good spacing between tables so it's not a huge problem. We live locally and this is a new favorite place for us.

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  39. Miranda

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Our host was very sweet and helpful! The appetizers we had were spectacular and the tiramisu was good. the Gnocchi I had was not very good but my partner did like the bass.

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  40. Kaylie

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best pasta!!! Wonderful service, staff was so friendly

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

B&V Whiskey Bar & Grille offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (707) 938-7110.

B&V Whiskey Bar & Grille is rated 4.5 stars by 292 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for B&V Whiskey Bar & Grille

400 First Street East, Sonoma, CA 95476

Additional information

  • Cross street
    E Spain Street
  • Neighborhood
    Sonoma
  • Hours of operation
    Wed 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm Dinner Thu 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Large public lot is available across the street behind the Historic Sonoma Barracks.
  • Public transit
    The public transit is available across the street in the Sonoma Plaza in front of the city hall.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Carlo Cavallo
  • Entertainment
    We are the city of Sonoma’s largest live music venue featuring national touring acts as well as fantastic local acts. Check our website for upcoming shows.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (707) 938-7110
  • Catering
    Celebrity Chef Carlo Cavallo has over 25 years of catering experience in Europe and North America. He has done sit down dinner galas for up 2500 at a time, Embassy State Dinners, private celebrity dinners, grand signature weddings, corporate parties, and team building cooking classes. Many wineries entrust Chef Carlo for Wine and VIP dinners.
  • Private party facilities
    We have multiple offerings for Private Dining, Rehearsal dinner, corporate parties, birthdays, bachelorette & bachelor parties, and much more . We have a 100 person dining room with a 25 seat bar. We also have a 50 seat dining area with an 8 seat private bar. Each room has its own HD TV for slideshows or video presentations.
  • Private party contact
    Codi Binkley: (707) 938-7110
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