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Name: The County Bench Kitchen & Bar - Permanently Closed
Address: 535 4th St, Santa Rosa, CA, United States, 95401
Telephone: (707) 535-0700
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.1

The County Bench Kitchen & Bar - Permanently Closed

4.1

165 Reviews

$30 and under

American

At The County Bench Kitchen + Bar we draw inspiration from our local farmers, fisherman, wine makers, and brewers. We believe the best food comes from the best ingredients and that the best ingredients come from right here in our own backyard. In our kitchen, we highlight quality, local ingredients and make sure that they are prepared and cooked perfectly. We aren’t interested in overwhelming our guests or the ingredients that compose our food. We want our food and your experience to be approachable. We welcome all local ingredients into our humble home and we welcome all to join us for a truly crafted experience. It’s pretty simple really… local people + clean ingredients + timeless technique = The County Bench Kitchen + Bar

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Crispy Fingerlings Potatoes$6.00
Gremolata, Garlic Aioli
House Made Buttermilk Potato Rolls$5.00
Straus Salted Butter, Olive Oil
Cheese & Crackers$12.00
Assorted Cheeses, Local Honey, Nuts, Oregano Crackers
Oysters on the Half Shell
Served With Classic Mignonette OR Warmed on the Grill with Herb Butter
- 6 For$18.00
Potato Parmesan Fritter$6.00
Chive Sour Cream
Crispy Quinoa Cracker$7.00
Steel Head, Cream Cheese, Red Onion, Cucumber
Soda Bread$6.00
Variety of Radishes, Butter, Flur de Sel
Foie Gras Mousse$17.00
Gooseberry Jelly, Crostinis, Herb Salad
Grilled Asparagus$9.00
Slow Cooked Hen Egg, Sunflower Dressing, Toasted Sunflower

Small Plates

Chilled Watermelon and Strawberry Soup$7.00
Basil & Goat Cheese
County Line Mixed Green Salad$8.00
Radish, Baby Carrot, Chive Vinaigrette
Roasted Hamachi Collar$14.00
Fennel, Pickled Young Ginger, Soy Glaze
Mussels and Clams$13.00
Black Garlic Broth with Red Bird Bakery Grilled Bread
Oven Roasted Beet Salad$11.00
Goat Cheese Vinaigrette, Fried Bread, Arugula

Lunch Soups & Salads

County Line Mixed Green Salad$7.00
Radish, Baby Carrot, Chive Vinaigrette
Shrimp Louie$12.00
Poached Shrimp, Sun Dried Tomato, House Made 1000 Island Dressing, Egg
Chilled Watermelon & Strawberry Soup$7.00
Basil & Goat Cheese
Oven Roasted Red Beet Salad$9.00
Goat Cheese Vinaigrette, Fried Bread, Arugula

Lunch Sandwiches & Entrees

Slow Cooked Pork Shoulder on Brioche Bun$15.00
Pork Shoulder Roasted with Dijon Mustard, Celery Root & Apple Slaw Served with House Made Salt & Vinegar Potato Chips
Fried Chicken Cutlet on Brioche Bun$14.00
Organic Chicken Breast Soaked in Butter Milk & Dredged in Rice Flour, Green Garlic Aioli, Arugula, Served with House Made Salt & Vinegar Potato Chips
Braised Pork Fettuccine$16.00
Braised Pork, San Marzano Tomatoes, Roasted Mushrooms, Parmesan, Finished
Farro Risotto$15.00
Grilled Green Garlic, Sautéed Kale, Parmigiano Reggiano
Grilled Wagyu Bavette$19.00
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Spring Onions, Piquillo Pepper Sauce

Dinner

Slow Roasted Hill Farms Pork Chop$32.00
Roasted Sunchokes, Spinach, Seeded Coffee Granola, Huckleberry Gastrique
Farro Risotto$22.00
Grilled Green Garlic, Salt & Vinegar Kale Chips, Parmesan Reggiano
Thyme Crusted Petrale Sole$26.00
Braised Octopus, Grilled Artichoke, Dandelion, French Braised Beans
Crispy Chicken Breast$24.00
Miataki, Chinese Broccoli, Steamed Rice, Ham Hock Dashi
8oz Five Dot Ranch Prime NY$34.00
Potato Puree, Cippolini Onion, Brown Butter Cauliflower, Red Wine Jus

Desserts

Chocolate and Cajeta Bar$7.00
Sour Cream Mousse, Rice Crispy Treats
Cardamom Bavarian$7.00
Huckleberry, Milk Crumble, Candied Orchid
Caramel Apple Tart$7.00
Cognac Brown Sugar Ice Cream, and Almond Brûlée
Dark Chocolate Pudding$7.00
Coffee Tuile, Mascarpone, Cocoa Nib
Meyer Lemon and Moscato Granita$7.00
Blood Orange Pearls, Lemon Peel
Cheese and Crackers$12.00
Assorted cheeses, Honey, Nuts, Oregano Crackers

What 165 people are saying

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4.1

4.1 based on all time ratings

4.1Food
4.1Service
4.1Ambience
3.6Value

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80% of people would recommend it to a friend

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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2017
overall1food1service1ambience1
This was soooooo disappointing. I made a reservation --drove 30 minutes to the restaurant and got to the door and it said 'CLOSED'. I was dismayed that no one called me to say that my reservation would not be honored due to being closed. How is that possible? I am so disappointed. Any chance they just found out they were going to close just before they might close? i doubt it.
JM
JMUN
San Francisco
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2017
overall4food4service4ambience3
The décor was nice. Great bar with plenty of seats and decorative facing wall. Service was prompt, knowledgeable and friendly. The dinner menu is limited.
M
Mmphqueen
Los Angeles
38 reviews
2.0
38 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2017
overall2food3service1ambience3
Service was very slow for everything...drinks, food, reordering, dessert...I recommend going elsewhere unless you want to take advantage of their Happy Hour and $1.00 oysters, which were good.
C
Cheers
San Francisco
16 reviews
vip
2.0
16 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2017
overall2food2service2ambience2
The food service was inept (e.g., brought the wrong dishes to the table, wasn't aware that bread should accompany the mussels even though it says it on the menu, second round of drink order didn't get placed so it came out only after we'd waited a long time and then had to ask). The fellow who appears to be the owner was not the least bit personable. Just an awkward and disappointing experience.
IT
InTown0704
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 1, 2017
overall3food3service4ambience3
It was ok but mostly felt like faux organic, farm-to-table rather than authentic. And for what it was, I think way more expensive than it should've been.
CG
CarlG
Atlanta
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 1, 2017
overall4food5service4ambience5
Fun. Potions are on the smaller side. Would go back though.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 1, 2017
overall3food3service4ambience3
The service was excellent and the food was good quality and fresh, but I didn't find it as flavorful as I would have expected for the prices.
B
Booklady
San Francisco
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2017
overall3food4service3ambience3
Felt I did not get value for the price. Extremely limited menu and no specials. Too much taking plates/flatware and replacing---distracting and unnecessary.
CV
ClaudiaV
Tahoe
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 21, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Came here for the first time to treat my oldest friend for her Birthday! Fantastic food and impeccable service. I felt it was a good value for what we had for dinner!!! Keep up the great work..
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2017
overall5food5service4ambience5
First visit and will definitely be back. Preparation and presentation of food were both outstanding.
L
Lynbee
Washington DC
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2017
overall3food3service1ambience3
Food was different and fresh, though the shrimp on the salad came with heads on and no plate to get rid of them... had to ask for one. Also the shrimp were Very salty. The Pea Gazpacho was good. Overall okay... wait was quite long to get someone to even offer water and also very long before our order was placed. They got more help in when we were almost finished with our meal, three people, and each one asked us how we were doing and if we needed anything... a bit annoying. Bar and crowds were very noisy.
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Wineluvr
San Francisco
16 reviews
1.0
16 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2017
overall1food2service1ambience3
The wine list is VERY overpriced. The menu was quite limited. They were out of one of the beers on their bar list and one of the glasses of wine ordered was maderized. Service was almost non-existent. Paid for our drinks and left without ordering any food - what a disappointment.
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Larry
Tucson
22 reviews
vip
1.0
22 reviews
Dined on June 13, 2017
overall1food1service1ambience1
Lousy all the way around.. has closed..
BF
BillFinkelstein
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 13, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went here for Happy Hour nibbles prior to an event at a local theater. Great nibbles and very nice wines available by the glass. Outstanding food and service. Highly recommended. We'll be back.
PJ
PJandJB
Singapore
33 reviews
vip
3.0
33 reviews
Dined on May 25, 2017
overall3food3service4ambience3
This restaurant was just okay. The menu wasn't very big, which is usually a good sign in that the restaurant then does a fabulous job with the few items on their menu. I will say the beet salad was delicious and very well done. I also had the foie gras and it was a disappointment. Very little duck liver and LOTS of greens; to the point where I wasn't sure there was any liver on the plate at all. My husband had the pork chops which he said were delicious, but my friend had the halibut, which was quite thin and she said way too salty. Overall I'd rate this as an "okay" restaurant, but not one I will be craving to go back to any time soon.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Portland
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 24, 2017
overall2food1service3ambience3
The place is charming but noisy. Menu is very limited, maybe 10 appetizers, 6 small plates and 5-6 "large" plates. The cheese and cracker plate was rather sparse on cheese (2 slices of fancy local cheese) with some dry thin cracker break, a bowl of nuts and a teaspoon of local honey. I ordered a "large" plate of chicken breast, it had 3 small slices plus some kind of leg bone with meat attached that was breaded. Came with a couple mushrooms and some wilted green on top - boring as heck, no flavor! Won't go back.
HA
HAD1
San Francisco
23 reviews
vip
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2017
overall4food5service5ambience4
THE PORK, CHICKEN AND THE HALIBUT WAS EXCELLENT. WE HAD APPETIZERS TO START OUT AND DESSERT WAS GREAT TOO. VERY NICE DRINK MENU AS WELL. HANA, OUR SERVER WAS OUTSTANDING, TAKING CARE OF OUR EVERY NEED. SHE WAS VERY PATIENT WITH ALL OUR OUR QUESTIONS AND GAVE US GREAT RECOMMENDATIONS. WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO COMING BACK FOR THE GREAT FOOD AND SERVICE.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2017
overall3food3service4ambience2
Food was just OK. Portions were small. Choices were limited. Service was good.
T
Tomato
New York Area
105 reviews
vip
5.0
105 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our third time to dine at The Bench. Food was excellent as was the wait staff. Tried the Padron peppers but they were way to hot ( spicy)for our taste. Advised our waitress and she took the price off our bill. All in all, a very pleasant evening at the Bench!
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foodaholic
San Francisco
26 reviews
vip
4.0
26 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2017
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great Happy Hour. Steel Head on Quinoa Cracker and Oysters for $1.50 each- tasty and fresh. Pricey main dishes- New York and Halibut meals in mid $30s- . We would go back for Happy Hour for sure.
RT
ResidentofTD
San Francisco
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on May 16, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
This one is a keeper! Loved the menu the portions and the presentation on everything! The salmon on Quinoa cracker was a slam dunk. Hamachi collar was very yummy with a very Asian bent. Everything was tasty and fresh. Service was super but we were there on a Tuesday night so they were not busy.
l
loppy
New Mexico
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
All four of us had the tasting menu and loved it. Each course was delicious. They added a few extra "bites" to start and finish the meal, the portions were perfectly sized, and lastly, it was a great deal. Hard to beat. We will definitely return and tell others to do the same.
M
Momoftwo
San Francisco
17 reviews
3.0
17 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2017
overall3food3service2ambience4
We went for Mother's Day brunch with two littles, a 1 year old and a 3 year old, and were not thrilled with our experience. Ultimately, if you're going to have a "Mother's Day" event, it would be helpful to have a family-friendly meal prepared OR options for kids. As it stands, they had neither and after ordering two milks for them, which came in glass glasses (without a straw) I knew it was not going to be the best meal. I had to ask for straws...for toddlers...at a Mother's Day event. To be fair, they did their best to accommodate our requests but it really bummed me out. I also saw that they had roses at the front for moms but I watched two mothers have to ASK for their flowers on their way out. The gentleman who was maybe the manager (?) was staring at his phone behind the bar as they walked past, which was not just a quick glance because one of the mother's was using a walker. Needless to say, I didn't leave with a rose.
D
David
San Francisco
17 reviews
vip
3.0
17 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2017
overall3food3service3ambience3
Food was a bit pricey for overall experience. The food was okay, but not "OMG!" But the wine list was startlingly limited and expensive. Looking at Sauvignon Blanc (a basic mainstay on any wine list) there were only 3 choices! The cheapest was from NAPA, for $48. The next two, from Sonoma County, were $82 or $84. SauvBlanc? Really? Looking at the other varietals was also disturbing. My wife said it would be embarrassing for a young couple on a date ... the poor host has no choice but overpay for wine. Odd for a casual (i.e. not top-tier) restaurant in the midst of wine country, with so many other great restaurants to choose from. Too bad! We won't be back.
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encore
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2017
overall5food4service5ambience5
My husband and I had a most enjoyable dinner with excellent service.
B
Brasseur
San Francisco
19 reviews
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on May 2, 2017
overall4food4service5ambience3
This was our 4th or 5th meal here and second dinner. I clearly prefer the menu for lunch/brunch as again our group had a hard time figuring out how to share the larger plates. We did well with the small plates ----- salads are always exceptionally good. All the ingredients are top flight. On earlier visits, we had found it hard to find an inexpensive/moderate wine on the list. This time, we learned before arriving that corkage would be free and brought our own. The old wine list was gone and current offerings were presented on a tablet. We sense change in management, but service was excellent and food was quite good although there was a long delay between starters and mains.
FF
FamilyFunNight
Washington DC
19 reviews
2.0
19 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2017
overall2food2service3ambience1
We were not prepared for this way-out menu. Wine list we could not find any selection we wanted. Be sure to check the menu before you go.
b
boxer12
San Francisco
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2017
overall4food3service4ambience4
Food was good, but not good enough to warrant such small portions and high prices. I would only recommend to people with small appetites and enough cash.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2017
overall3food4service4ambience4
It's a nice spot, stylish decor, and right in the heart of Santa Rosa; dunno if there's anything else of interest (restaurantwise) in the area, and that's primarily the reason I said I would reccommend it. The food quality is good, and the service was very solid...to the point of overattention at one point, but I won't ding a place for that. Cuisine is New American, and presentation was good. Our server was well informed and charming. I was suggested the place for it's Euro-focused winelist, but arrived to find it greatly diminished from what I was told about and what was found online. Inquiring, I was told the somm that built it stacked the place with a bunch of pricey wines that didn't sell and was let go. What remains, as of this writing, is a weird mix of stuff, both Cali and EU, with most of EU stuff at the expensive end ($100+). That was a letdown, and my main cause for the lukewarm review of "Good." I bet once they get back on track wine-wise, the place will be better; a good somm working with a good chef, which they have, is where the magic is made.
H
Helen
San Francisco
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2017
overall4food4service4ambience4
Three gal pals sat at the bar and enjoyed wine and small plates - all delicious!
S
Sean
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2017
overall5food4service5ambience4
Great time at the Bench. Service is what made it for us. Casey took care of me and my wife, with all her dietary restrictions no less. We let them know ahead of time which prepared them, but super accommodating and will definitely go again!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
6 reviews
1.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2017
overall1food1service4ambience2
I left a very negative review in Yelp which I would post if I could copy it but I am not giving anymore time to this very negative experience. Will not return or recommend.
JM
JanM
San Francisco
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2017
overall4food4service4ambience4
Went here for Easter brunch with a mix of dietary needs and they accommodated nicely!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 7, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was outstanding! The service was over the top. I couldn't ask for a more perfect experience for an anniversary dinner!
FD
FirstDude
San Francisco
11 reviews
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2017
overall3food3service4ambience4
Ok but not a lot of choices on the food menu. Beer choices were decent but again not a lot of depth.
N
Noisy
San Francisco
10 reviews
vip
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2017
overall3food3service4ambience5
Loved the ambiance. Wasn't sold on the dinner menu. Some items were great and others weren't. I didn't like the idea of small bites and then 6 entrees. Would have liked to see salad options as well.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 31, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food, cocktails and service was impeccable!
LT
LikeToEat
San Francisco
22 reviews
vip
3.0
22 reviews
Dined on March 29, 2017
overall3food4service2ambience3
Good food. The happy hour was a good value. However, the service was poor. A long wait for the drink order, a long wait for the drinks, a long wait for the happy hour appetizers, a long wait to order dinner, a long wait to get dinner, very difficult to reorder drinks, a long wait to order and then get dessert. It wasn't that there were not enough wait staff. They were just very unorganized. Would not go back unless I hear that they got their act together.
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Lori
San Francisco
43 reviews
vip
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service. Funky vibe. Food was lovely!
ML
MatthewL
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 23, 2017
overall2food4service1ambience3
Service was really, really slow. Waited 45 minutes to get the entree. Food was good. Make sure you have LOTS of time if you give this place a shot.

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The County Bench Kitchen & Bar - Permanently Closed is rated 4.1 stars by 165 OpenTable diners

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Snacks & Bites

Crispy Fingerlings Potatoes$6.00

House Made Buttermilk Potato Rolls$5.00

Cheese & Crackers$12.00

Oysters on the Half Shell

Potato Parmesan Fritter$6.00

Crispy Quinoa Cracker$7.00

Soda Bread$6.00

Foie Gras Mousse$17.00

Grilled Asparagus$9.00

Small Plates

Chilled Watermelon and Strawberry Soup$7.00

County Line Mixed Green Salad$8.00

Roasted Hamachi Collar$14.00

Mussels and Clams$13.00

Oven Roasted Beet Salad$11.00

Lunch Soups & Salads

County Line Mixed Green Salad$7.00

Shrimp Louie$12.00

Chilled Watermelon & Strawberry Soup$7.00

Oven Roasted Red Beet Salad$9.00

Lunch Sandwiches & Entrees

Slow Cooked Pork Shoulder on Brioche Bun$15.00

Fried Chicken Cutlet on Brioche Bun$14.00

Braised Pork Fettuccine$16.00

Farro Risotto$15.00

Grilled Wagyu Bavette$19.00

Dinner

Slow Roasted Hill Farms Pork Chop$32.00

Farro Risotto$22.00

Thyme Crusted Petrale Sole$26.00

Crispy Chicken Breast$24.00

8oz Five Dot Ranch Prime NY$34.00

Desserts

Chocolate and Cajeta Bar$7.00

Cardamom Bavarian$7.00

Caramel Apple Tart$7.00

Dark Chocolate Pudding$7.00

Meyer Lemon and Moscato Granita$7.00

Cheese and Crackers$12.00

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