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John Ash, Santa Rosa, CA

John Ash

4.4 (4579)
$50 and over
Californian
4330 Barnes Rd., Santa Rosa, CA 95403

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
Nestled next to Vinarosa Resort & Spa in Santa Rosa, John Ash was the first Sonoma County restaurant to introduce the concept of cooking with seasonal, locally sourced foods and produce while pairing exceptional recipes with wines from the region.

Today, John Ash remains an icon for a romantic, fine dining restaurant with continuing the standards of cooking excellence enjoyed by locals and guests alike.

Join us for breakfast, lunch or dinner at our Santa Rosa restaurant and experience wine country dining at its best.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Californian, American, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Bar Daily 2:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Sergio Howland
  • Catering
    Please call for details.
  • Private party facilities
    The restaurant can accomodate large parties in the dining room and dining terraces with vineyard views year round. A variety of group menu options and table configurations are available. Please contact our Sales Department for more information.
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Rosa
  • Cross street
    River Rd. and Barnes Rd.
  • Parking details
    Plenty of parking is available steps away from our front door and is complimentary.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Croix wine dinner

    $161.29 per person

    Prepaid

    Jul 24, 2025 only
    Our wines start with the great privilege of access to superior vineyards throughout Sonoma County. From our estate vineyard in the heart of Russian River Valley to the Pacific Coast, we stand on the shoulders of growing giants across nearly two dozen vineyard sites within the region. Our relationships with our growers are intensive, hands-on endeavors in organic and sustainable farming, minimal yield loads, and harvesting at peak ripeness for the location. Ultimately, our winemaking practices reflect our efforts in the vineyard where minimal interference winemaking practices allow the wines to be made as naturally as possible before moving to final barrel aging and bottling. We invite you to join us at John Ash & Co for an exclusive dinner with Croix Estate. Indulge in the curated selection of wines paired with a 5 course dinner by our Executive Chef, Sergio Howland. $175 per person, inclusive of taxes and fees. Included: -5 course tasting menu -Wine Pairing for each course
    Croix wine dinner Photo
  • DuMol Wine Dinner

    $161.29 per person

    Prepaid

    Aug 14, 2025 only
    Founded in 1996, DuMOL is dedicated to crafting highly nuanced, vineyard-focused Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays from distinctive sites in the cool-climate Russian River Valley. Winegrower and Partner Andy Smith leads a small and experienced team at DuMOL, to craft wines of depth, clarity and elegance through attention to detail in the vineyards and vintage-specific winegrowing. DuMOL believes the best fertilizer is the footsteps of the farmer and is dedicated to a portfolio of estate and grower-partner vineyards primarily within a 10 mile radius. Expanding upon twenty-five years of experience, DuMOL also grows and produces small-lot Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chenin Blanc, and Mencía from some of the finest vineyards in Sonoma and Napa. The full DuMOL portfolio is released through allocations to the mailing list, with select wines distributed to top restaurants worldwide. We invite you to join us at John Ash & Co for an exclusive dinner with DuMol Vineyards. Indulge in the curated selection of wines paired with a 5 course dinner by our Executive Chef, Sergio Howland. $225 per person, inclusive of taxes and fees. Included: -5 course tasting menu -Wine Pairing for each course
    DuMol Wine Dinner Photo
  • The Settings

    $161.29 per person

    Prepaid

    Oct 23, 2025 only
    Early adventures to legendary vineyards and wineries around the world with his father, photographer Andy Katz, rooted Jesse in a passion for place and respect for creative crafts. Jesse is inspired by the relationship of unpredictable nature in the vineyard, precise science in the winery, and a craft millennia in the making. His winemaking centers on selecting unique sites and settings, then pairing diverse farming and winemaking techniques to extract the deepest expression of each vineyard. We invite you to join us at John Ash & Co for an exclusive dinner with The Settings. Indulge in the curated selection of wines paired with a 5 course dinner by our Executive Chef, Sergio Howland. $175 per person, inclusive of taxes and fees. Included: -5 course tasting menu -Wine Pairing for each course
    The Settings Photo

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What 4,579 people are saying

John Ash 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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.0Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Wine Country

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
John Ash offers a "beautiful space" with "great food" and "excellent atmosphere." The staff is "very attentive," enhancing the "fine dining experience." Guests often enjoy "delicious food" and "spectacular views" of the vineyard. Despite some mixed reviews about menu changes and pricing, the restaurant remains "highly recommended" for special occasions and memorable dining experiences.
4,579 Reviews
  1. Adonay

    San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    we went for celebrate our wedding aniversary and all was perfect!!! the food, service including the dessert surprise they give us, was lovely delicious !!! thank you for all

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  2. Debbie

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley1 review

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I started out tough. Took 15 minutes sitting in the bar beforehand re my drink arrived. Thought the staff was going to come get me when my table was ready, but I had to reach out to them. But once I was seated the service and food was amazing.

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  3. Lori VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a beautiful space with reasonable and great food. Menu is a little limited. Love Elmer!

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  4. RJ VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area300 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I prefer the bar, comfortable chairs great tables and good drinks. Can’t beat the food. Chef RJ

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  5. Peter VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona47 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant, good food…don’t understand why my credit card was charged using FACEBOOK as I am not even on the portal.

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  6. Bill VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A truly wonderful experience. A delightful menu. Service was great. We have the outside seating and it was easy to have a conversation. Our meal was superb. The service from the staff was wonderful. We will be returning for another great dinner. I recommend it highly to anyone who likes fine dining. Easy parking and prompt seating. Absolutely no complaints. Thanks for a great evening.

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  7. Mary

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I celebrated our anniversary here at John Ash. The food was delicious, the wait staff very attentive and polite and the ambience lovely.

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  8. Steve VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, atmosphere, and service. We had been here June 2024. We came back to enjoy our breakfast again!

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  9. Larissa VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Steak was overcooked but most of the food was good. Stick with fish or chicken and you will have a good meal.

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  10. Donna

    San Francisco Bay Area63 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner at John Ash with friends. Ora king salmon, carbonara, and short ribs were excellent.

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FAQs

John Ash offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (707) 527-7687.

John Ash is rated 4.4 stars by 4579 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 12 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for John Ash

4330 Barnes Rd., Santa Rosa, CA 95403

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    River Rd. and Barnes Rd.
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Rosa
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Bar Daily 2:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Californian, American, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Plenty of parking is available steps away from our front door and is complimentary.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Sergio Howland
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Please call for details.
  • Private party facilities
    The restaurant can accomodate large parties in the dining room and dining terraces with vineyard views year round. A variety of group menu options and table configurations are available. Please contact our Sales Department for more information.
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