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B&V Whiskey Bar & Grille, Sonoma, CA

B&V Whiskey Bar & Grille

4.8 (371)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
400 First Street East, Sonoma, CA 95476

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
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.

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
  • 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.
  • 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 371 people are saying

B&V Whiskey Bar & Grille reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Contemporary American

  • Wine Country

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
B&V Whiskey Bar & Grille offers "excellent food" and "outstanding service." It's a "fun neighborhood spot" featuring delicious pasta, "great burgers," and a laid-back, lively atmosphere. Frequented by locals, it boasts a friendly staff, especially the standout server "T." Ideal for group gatherings, this spot provides a memorable dining experience.
371 Reviews
  1. Alicia VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Three members of my family are celiacs which always makes it difficult to eat at a burger/pub. We were so impressed with how well the restaurant was able to take care of us. We even ate french fries! Lots and lots of french fries. Our waitress understood our allergy and was really good at taking care with our food. Everything was delicious and we will definitely go back.

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  2. Dan

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, service and fun for our party of 15 on this past Wed night.

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  3. Diane J

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We picked this restaurant as we were ready for "not wine" after a week in Napa. My Negroni was perfect and my Husband enjoyed his bourbon but the star of the evening was our ragu. The pasta was homemade and Melt-in-your-mouth delicious, the sauce was the best I have ever had. definitely a win!

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  4. Mark VIP

    Tucson45 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    B&V is a fun neighborhood spot on Sonoma square. Great burgers and Onion Rings, good cocktails, and outstanding service from T. If you're looking for a spot for a great burger, don't hesitate to try out B&V.

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  5. Jeff

    San Francisco Bay Area19 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Entertained a small group of work colleagues here after a day of meetings nearby. Our table was ready for us upon arrival, and service was great and attentive throughout the meal. The menu is tried and true, although unremarkable. Same for wines, beers, and cocktails. Everyone found something they were interested in and the whole group found the quality of each dish decent. Desserts were tasty and made well, too. We made quite a bit of noise as a boisterous group, which fit in well with this upbeat yet laid back bar-like setting. I’d recommend it for a reliable group meal in an easy-going setting.

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  6. Fabien

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent plates of pasta with asparagus and gorgeous burgers!

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  7. Kerry

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It’s more of a local bar. Lots of people there. Just had salad with chicken no drinks. The waiters and waitresses were very nice. Just not my cup of tea.

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  8. Kari VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a large group of six people. We started out with a couple of appetizers and a salad, and shared the Florentine steak along with a couple of other pasta dishes. We had a great dinner and service! Thank you for being a local favorite.

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  9. Kathy VIP

    California Central Coast45 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A favorite of ours, great food & service! Definitely recommend.

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  10. Joe VIP

    Chicago / Illinois29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was a man that went by the name “T”. He was outstanding. Terrific evening.

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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 4.8 stars by 371 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
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
  • 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.
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