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Perch and Plow, Santa Rosa, CA

Perch and Plow

4.3
4.3
642 Reviews
$30 and under
Tapas / Small Plates
Overlooking Santa Rosa's historic downtown square. Serving West Coast small plates utilizing local fare. Full bar featuring classic and craft cocktails.

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2 people

10:30 PM


Booked 4 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Californian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (707) 541-6896
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    James Theriot
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Rosa
  • Cross street
    4th Street
  • Parking details
    Parking Garage
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 642 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

642 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service. Grabbed a bunch of small plates and all four ate away. Some hot wings

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  2. AVBekind

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    I came here for my three year anniversary with my partner. We made reservations for a Friday night thinking it would be pretty busy. We were 10 minutes late and surprised that the restaurant was virtually empty. That should've been our first red flag. The staff was very nice, but felt the service and food/drinks were lacking. We ordered and appetizer and entree to split, but both dishes came out at the same time. Not the end of the world, but ok. Food was just ok. Not bad, not great - just in the middle. Drinks were about the same. Nothing to write home about. For celebrating our anniversary, this was very lackluster and we won't be returning. Nothing felt special about it. Also, bathrooms had water all over the floors (both men's and women's) and the white wall in the restaurant has orange grease drip stains everywhere. Time for a cleaning!

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  3. Drdelmar

    Portland

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The server was very professional. She did not rush our order nor include herself in our party by saying “How are we doing?”. Refreshing. The small plates were quite large and good for sharing. The fish and chips was huge, actually too big. The Brussels sprouts were excellent but the ham in the dish was quite hard. A thinner sliced ham, perhaps a Spanish ham would have given great flavor and been more edible. All in all, I liked the place, the food and the service. My one negative was the loud commercials from the radio station they played. There were two TVs on by the bar, but unrelated to the sound. The music was upbeat and good until the ads came on. So, perhaps the bartender or whomever controls the sounds could lower it during the 3-4 minutes of commercials. I know that’s picky, but it makes it hard to have a conversation. Yes, I’d go again.

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  4. JamieP

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience2
    I had a 7pm reservation, we were seated promptly but it took 30 minutes for anyone to come to our table to say hello or take our drink orders. Mind you, they were not busy at all. There were 3 servers and only about 10 tables. The couple at the table next to us was walked out after sitting for 20 minutes with no service. While placing our order, the server turned her back on me to speak directly to the man I was with. He promptly turned her attention back to me as I was ordering. It was really hot and stuffy in the restaurant (despite it being in the 60's outside). After our first round of drinks we sat for at least 15 minutes with empty glasses before our server came to the table to offer another round. This was my first time at this restaurant and I'll say, I'm never going back. There are too many wonderful places in this area to have this kind of experience on a Saturday night while celebrating my birthday!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience3
    really cute local jaunt. service was wonderful, very warm and attentive even though we showed up right before closing and ordered half the menu! great for a snack spot, great cocktails and shared plates

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great staff, very welcoming. The food was great and good size plates. The drink flight was amazing

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  7. JenniferC

    San Francisco

    23 reviews

    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Very good food both times we’ve been there. The small plates offering is great in case you don’t want main dishes. Easy to find and park.

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  8. Erins

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Good was excellent. Noise level is high but made worse by commercials played on the speakers in between the music. Service was also top notch.

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  9. BarbaraL

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Three of us had a great dinner. From the staff, shout out to Aylee, to the refreshing cocktails, to the menu, the superb execution, they got it right.

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  10. ClayH

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great cocktails and menu selections. The cocktail tasting flight was excellent and each drink was very distinctive. The small bites menu offered many items that were great for sharing. The bacon Brie bites and surf and turf tacos were outstanding. Music was a bit loud but not overbearing. Bright and airy space. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable.

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  11. TraciC

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 9, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience2
    The food was good and the drinks were nice. The floors were sticky, so initially was concerned with cleanliness. It was perfect for a team dinner.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great drinks!!! Okay food. I’d definitely go back for the drinks. The food is reasonably priced for the quality.

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  13. VICKYM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    P&P was first notch. The minor complaint is we seem squeezed at the table no elbow space. Will be going back soon

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  14. JenniferS

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience4
    We came to celebrate Mother’s Day and the food was too salty. Drinks weren’t good

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  15. RobertL

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Had a reservation at 6 and got there early and they were able to seat us right away. Noticed if you had no reservations they would try to seat you at the window counter tops, it was full. Service was friendly and came by often to see what we needed. Ordered the cocktail sampler and they were all very sweet, couldn't finish the Midori one. Had a few small plates which were all tasty, but didn't order an entrée. I am use to a more extensive menu when I dine, but did see the menu before deciding to go there. It was a bit loud probably due to the two bachelorette parties that were there. I am not a local and probably would not return on a future visit, to many other places to try.

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  16. DaveC

    Cleveland

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was excellent. The server was on top of every need that we might have.

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  17. DebraG

    Central Coast

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    We were slightly disappointed. The food was good but not great . I enjoyed the drink sampler but bigger than I was expecting for a sampler. The beet salad was good. The tuna tartar was very good. The fish and chips were ordinary. The bacon wrapped brie was excellent and of course the chicken wings were greart too. We will try again I always give a place more than one chance.

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  18. Tink

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience3
    everyone didn’t seem to be very happy. our waitress especially could of been better. Never came back to check on us till we were completely done with our food. Was the first time there, food was good, drinks were good. Hostess was sweet upon arrival.

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  19. DaveC

    Cleveland

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service, great food. Atmosphere was perfect for a dinner for a birthday

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  20. ChristineN

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Dinner was fabulous. The three of us shared small plates. Each one was delicious. Our service was excellent! our reservations were early, so the noise level was very low. Thank you for our celebrations.

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  21. ArianaR

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    Our waitress who super sweet and wonderful, but everything else was underwhelming. I went with a couple friends for my birthday dinner and was surprised they didn’t even bring whipped cream with a candle in it or anything.

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  22. MercedesK

    San Francisco

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    This was one of the worst dining experiences I’ve had in a very long time. The food was tasteless, the drinks were poorly made, the service was inattentive. Our dirty dishes sat in front of us long after the bill was paid. We complained and asked for a manager and he refused to come to our table. The prices were also high & nothing was taken off the bill, even though one person in our party didn’t touch his steak because it was so fatty and overcooked. Don’t waste your time or money.

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  23. KelseyG

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a great experience. The cocktail flight was delicious, our server was really friendly and we loved the bacon wrapped Brie! It’s a must get!!

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  24. WorthItToWait

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall3food5service4ambience2
    The food was good, the wait staff was appropriate. Upon entering the facility the explicit nature and volume of the music that was playing made it feel like a club, not a delightful wine country restaurant. The chairs at the freestanding tables were stiff. The food was wall prepared and served hot. (As desired). The vibe was more of a bar that served good food, rather than that of a restaurant that also has a bar. We will be looking for a more intimate setting for future date nights.

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  25. ChristinaR

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience2
    Food was ok. It was freezing. Everyone in the room was wearing their jackets. The lights were flickering. There were old party balloons on the ceiling that seem to have been forgotten about. Took over 20 minutes to get cocktails once we ordered. Super thick dust in the. Bathroom. Tape on the mirrors. Half of the table for their entree when the other half was already finished with their meal.

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  26. CG34

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience4
    Went for happy hour 5-6pm, was told they stopped happy hour that day. My group of 4 decided we would order drinks and decide whether to eat food or leave. Only 3 drinks came and had to wait 10-15 mins for the fourth drink. Then ordered a second round only to receive a wrong beer and wine never came. Decided to leave. It was not busy, a lot of kitchen staff standing around doing nothing, disaster of an experience. Cool space though

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    It was an interesting evening. We had a dry beet salad, drinks were weak & they were out of many drinks on their cocktail menu, and my steak came out soooo much after my partner’s that his food was cold. I didn’t know who was our designated server as there were three or so very young looking girls helping. It felt disconnected and disorganized. Won’t be returning.

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  28. KC77

    San Francisco

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall1food3service3ambience1
    This is my first time to review a restaurant. We used to frequent perch and plow often before pandemic and always had a good experience. Under new ownership we found the website is deceptive on what they now offer! No happy hour cocktails only full priced ones without the beautiful garnishes, they had always presented before. Only three appetizers compared with 6 or so! Obviously, the new ownership is using the same website, pictures, etc. but not living up to what is offered!!! Overall a very bad and expensive experience!!

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 23, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    The restaurant was closed! Why was I able to make a reservation? We showed up and it was dark, closed, no indication of this anywhere on the internet or on open table.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    They never opened we waited and waited. No notices posted at the door, nothing online about being closed. Such a waste of a date night with a restaurant closed

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  31. PamelaC

    San Francisco

    30 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Happy hour glass of wine is $3, for a small glass. Great happy hour from 5-6 for drinks and sticky ribs are fantastic. Fish and chips were fresh cod cooked perfectly and the beet salad was very good. Creme brûlée was just right. We sat at the high top bar seating and watched court house square ice skating and the vintage car parade decorated with Christmas lights. We had a fantastic experience!! We will be back. I’ve been there twice before and it’s always been great.

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  32. KellyM

    Exclusive

    11 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    Service was confused and erratic (main course came before appetizers and before some in our party received their cocktails). Wrong order brought to our table more than once. Food overpriced for what it was. Room was lacking ambiance and felt like a cafeteria - needs some softening with light, plants and other ways to break up the space. Overall, very disappointing.

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  33. LeeD

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Service was wonderful and the sticky ribs were fantastic.

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  34. JenC

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Fresh ingredients, diverse menu. We dined Sunday so v.quiet (not a negative).

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  35. SonyaL

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2022

    overall3food4service5ambience2
    It was freezing in the restaurant. We couldn’t get warm for the life of us. The clam chowder could’ve had more clams and less veggies. Everything else was great! The server was good.

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  36. DaveC

    Cleveland

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Great selection. On starters. Limited selection on entrees

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall1food3service2ambience2
    Made a reservation, showed up and they weren’t aware, asked for a open table in the corner and was advised it was for “vips”. At the end of the night the corner we wanted to sit in ended up being storage for all the tables, since I guess this restaurant is also a night club. Food was over priced, and rather unimpressive, server was very friendly and helpful.

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  38. DanyaR

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience1
    Was greeted by a friendly host, went to bar for a pre-dinner drink, service at bar was mediocre. Food was good but not amazing. Dinner service was good, very attentive wait staff. Atmosphere was than less to be desired. Space has lots of potential but it’s cold, scarce, almost looks up scale Cafeteria like. Hire a decorator! It will be worth it.

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  39. MichaelP

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, service and setting. What more can you ask for.

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  40. LoriM

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Restaurant was pretty empty when we arrived. We were seated but decided not to stay as there was NO ambiance. We sat at the bar and had a glass of wine which was OK. Bartender provided adequate service but was not very 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

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Perch and Plow offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (707) 541-6896.

Perch and Plow is rated 4.3 stars by 642 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

10:30 PM


Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Perch and Plow

90 Old Courthouse Sq, Santa Rosa, CA 95404-4921

Additional information

  • Cross street
    4th Street
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Rosa
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking Garage
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    James Theriot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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