Best Restaurants with a Vibrant Bar Scene in Sonoma

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1. El Dorado Kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(5658)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Californian • Sonoma

Booked 62 times today

El Dorado Kitchen serves award-winning cuisine crafted with local, seasonal ingredients from Executive Chef Armando Navarro. The restaurant is open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and on Saturday and Sunday for brunch. Join us in the main dining room, front corner café, on the tree-lined outdoor patio, our cozy bar, or in our private dining room. Corkage Policy: $25 for the first two 750 ml bottles and $50 for each additional 750 ml bottles.

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2. Tasca Tasca - Tapas Restaurant and Bar

4.7

Exceptional(668)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Sonoma

Booked 12 times today

Tasca Tasca offers a truly unique dining experience. Chef Manuel Azevedo and his talented kitchen team craft an exceptional menu, blending unusual dishes rarely found elsewhere with approachable favorites. Indulge in creations like Pig's Trotter Terrine, Shrimp-Passion Fruit Ceviche, or Linguiça Mac & Cheese. Our warm and attentive hospitality team serves you in a rustic, pub-like setting reminiscent of a traditional Portuguese "tasca." Complement your meal with a selection from our distinctive cocktails and curated wine list, and conclude your visit with a choice from our extensive collection of Port and Madeira wines. We look forward to welcoming you to TT!

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3. B&V Whiskey Bar & Grille

4.7

Exceptional(374)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Sonoma

Booked 11 times today

B&V Whiskey Bar & Grille has a vibrant bar scene. Reviewers consistently mention the excellent service, great food, and fantastic drinks. One reviewer noted, 'My very favorite restaurant in Sonoma! Incredible food, fantastic staff, excellent ambiance, and wonderful cocktails!' Another noted the 'top notch' drink menu. The restaurant also offers a variety of whiskeys, reflecting the bar element of its name. The lively atmosphere is enhanced by its location across the street from the Old Mission, creating a lively and vibrant atmosphere.

4. Cafe La Haye

4.7

Exceptional(3112)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Sonoma

Booked 21 times today

American bistro located in the heart of Sonoma since 1996... "Located just off Sonoma Plaza, Cafe La Haye offers an appealingly unfussy sophistication. The split-level dining room holds just a dozen or so tables, but its open kitchen, raftered ceiling and walls adorned with modern art create a vibrant energy that’s contagious."Wine Spectator

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5. LaSalette Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(4059)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Sonoma

Booked 15 times today

Nestled among the historic buildings surrounding Sonoma's iconic plaza, LaSalette Restaurant has earned its reputation as one of Sonoma Valley's favorite dining destinations since its inception in 1998. Chef Manuel Azevedo's signature Cozinha Nova Portuguesa ("New Portuguese Cuisine") celebrates the diverse and complex flavors of his native Portugal while adapting them to the bounty of top-quality ingredients found in California. The result is a distinctive cuisine that blends familiar Southern European comfort foods, exotic seasonings inspired by Portugal's centuries of global exploration, and fresh, seasonal Californian produce. As the continued success of LaSalette demonstrates, this fusion is a winning combination for lovers of traditional Portuguese fare and adventurous gourmets alike.

6. Sonoma Grille

4.5

Awesome(1827)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Californian • Sonoma

Booked 8 times today

Sonoma Grille is renowned for its vibrant bar scene, as attested by several reviews. Customers rave about the 'Great bar and cocktails!' and 'fun vibe'. The restaurant offers a lively atmosphere, perfect for social gatherings. The patio and indoor dining space also contribute to the vibrant ambiance. The Happy Hour from 3pm to 5pm daily is a bonus for those seeking a livelier evening.

7. OSO

4.8

Exceptional(1210)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Californian • Sonoma

Booked 13 times today

OSO Restaurant on the Historic Sonoma Plaza focuses on chef David Bush's Modern California Cuisine in a relaxed and rustic setting. OSO has table seating for reservations and offers an a la carte menu.. The menu highlights the chef's exciting, but never esoteric, cuisine which crosses all culinary borders. OSO also offers a full bar and specialty cocktails.Chef Bush is focused on his new world style of cuisine and presents a menu that appeals to the entire scope of one's palate. Items such as fresh raw oysters, farm to table California vegetables, local fish and meat. OSO looks forward to your visit.

8. The Plaza Bistro

4.7

Exceptional(613)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Sonoma

Booked 2 times today

The Plaza Bistro an eatery in a historic building on the Square in downtown Sonoma. Open Everyday, Appetizers, Daily Chef Specials, Entrees, Full Bar, Salads, Select Boutique Wines.We provide the perfect blend of service, food and Italian bistro atmosphere for a relaxed meal in the heart of California wine country.

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9. Layla at MacArthur Place

4.6

Exceptional(1483)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Sonoma

Booked 25 times today

Situated in a historic and iconic barn within the verdant 6-acre grounds of MacArthur Place in downtown Sonoma, Layla delivers a warm, yet sophisticated dining experience, celebrating Sonoma’s vibrant bounty with farm-fresh, seasonal cuisine. Its ever-evolving menu offers both nourishing and indulgent options, ideal for any occasion – from a leisurely breakfast to a revitalizing, healthy lunch or a relaxing, yet celebratory dinner with friends and family. Offering guests an approachable and inviting modern farmhouse setting, diners embark on a culinary journey where locally sourced ingredients are transformed into innovative dishes and delightful desserts.

10. Farmhouse Sonoma

4.2

Awesome(46)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Sonoma

Booked 14 times today

At Farmhouse Sonoma, we started with a simple dream—to bring our love of good food and community together in one warm, welcoming space. Our menu celebrates fresh, seasonal ingredients and the people who grow them. We’re here to serve honest meals, create meaningful connections, and make everyone feel right at home.

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donna
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Wonderful meal. I ordered the shrimp ceviche and it was delicious. The chips that came with it were scrumptious. The scallops were delicious. Highly recommend.
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El Dorado KitchenPrice: Moderate• Californian• Sonoma
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4.7
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Kent
Virginia •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Food and service was Amazing. We would return if we are ever in Sonoma again
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LaSalette RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Sonoma
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4.9
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Kathleen
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
I will be thinking about that delicious butter lettuce salad for a loooong time. Perfection! The rest of our meal was outstanding as well.
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Cafe La HayePrice: Expensive• American• Sonoma
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4.7
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Kira
San Francisco Bay Area •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We sat in T’s section and he is the most kindest man, you can tell he loves his job and where he works. I kind of made my own dish fresh pasta in the garlic wine sauce with grilled shrimp instead of sautéed and add peas. This was delicious I think I needed a little salt but never added it. My hubby got the bolognese which is made fresh daily.
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B&V Whiskey Bar & GrillePrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Sonoma
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4.7
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ShawnVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Always fantastic, this is my favorite place for a date night.
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Tasca Tasca - Tapas Restaurant and BarPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Sonoma
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4.7

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