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Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Wine Country

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Updated November 05, 2024

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Wine Country? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


A photo of Sonoma Wine Shop & La Bodega restaurant
5.0
5 (77)
$31 to $50
Mediterranean
Sebastopol
About the restaurant
Gourmet Vegetarian and Gourmet Vegan dining - 5 nights a week.
We make our own pastas, soups, salads, desserts from scratch.
Headquarters for 3,000 member dine and wine club.
Over 1,500 local members live here in Sonoma County .
Cozy West County vibe. Indoor / patio / garden seating.
5 Stars on Yelp. 7 years Nextdoor Fave.
Reservations and pre-ordering preferred.
Talk with us about any dietary concerns.
A true 'find' here in Sonoma County.

Top review
Patricia
Dined 6 days ago
Excellent food and a wonderful atmosphere. This place is a gem.
A photo of Auro restaurant
5.0
5 (192)
$50 and over
American
Calistoga
About the restaurant
Join us in celebrating Calistoga’s only Michelin-rated fine dining destination, Auro. Our intimate dining space showcases a seasonally inspired, five-course tasting menu by acclaimed Chef Rogelio Garcia and his team. Set against the stunning backdrop of sprawling the Palisades Mountains, this is wine country dining at its finest.
Top review
Tiffanyvip
Dined 4 days ago
This was one of the top meals of our life and a special one to celebrate our anniversary. We cannot recommend Auro enough and cannot wait to return.
A photo of Baci Cafe & Wine Bar - Healdsburg restaurant
4.9
4.9 (3681)
$31 to $50
Italian
Healdsburg
About the restaurant
Baci Cafe & Wine Bar invites you to enjoy its fine regional Italian and Mediterranean food, paired with wines from Sonoma, Napa and Italy, in a casual dining atmosphere.
Baci's wine list is thoughtful and well-priced, and features many small artisan wineries. Baci's menu is creative and offers a large selection of dishes. It's focus and commitment to local fresh seasonal ingredients has made it one of our Sonoma County favorites.

Top review
OpenTable Dinervip
Dined 3 days ago
Best restaurant in Healdsburg! I make a point of visiting every time I am in town. The food is fantastic and the service is excellent. Highly recommend.
A photo of Hana Japanese Restaurant restaurant
4.9
4.9 (1326)
$50 and over
Japanese
Rohnert Park
About the restaurant
For over 30 years we have had the honor of spreading some of the most traditional Japanese dishes from "izakaya" style bites to a full on sushi bar, the experience at Hana is a bit out of the ordinary but we assure you that the flavor of the food hits home for anyone who has been exposed to real Japanese food culture.

KANPAI!

Top review
Julivip
Dined 7 days ago
Tommy was a fantastic server. He truly did everything right and I’m an experienced restaurateur so I know what I’m talking about. The food was excellent as always. The only thing I wish you would change is the temperature of the room. It was freezing. I really dislike having to eat with my coat on, but that was the case tonight. And has been the case in the past. It doesn’t seem to matter if it’s summer or winter. If it’s summer the air conditioning is turned up too high and if it’s winter, it doesn’t seem like the heat on. Please — this is one thing that stands between your restaurant and overall greatness. Thanks so much !!
A photo of Pascaline Bistro & Cafe restaurant
4.9
4.9 (51)
$31 to $50
Bistro
Santa Rosa
About the restaurant
Pascaline Bistro & Patisserie is a charming French gastronomic gem, located in Santa Rosa, in the heart of Sonoma County, owned and operated by Executive Chef, Didier Ageorges.

Pascaline has always been a fan favorite in Wine Country, and is open daily, offering breakfast & lunch, no reservations required. DINNER SERVICE IS CLOSED FOR THE WINTER SEASON and will resume in spring on Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights.

Experience the great service and quality that guests from near and far have come to enjoy. With indoor & outdoor covered dining, and our proximity to Montgomery Village, this is the perfect place for a quiet cup of coffee with the ladies or a business lunch that is sure to impress.

From our Patisserie at Pascaline, enjoy buttery brioche, croissants, and flakey Kouign-amann are rubbing crusts
with quiches and tartine. We serve earthy and healthy salads, gourmet sandwiches, classic Croque Monsieur and home made soups. Lunch served daily 10:30-2:30 pm.

Top review
Michelle
Dined on Nov 3, 2024
My husband and I went to Pescaline for dinner Sat night. We had tried to get reservations at one of our fav restaurants but they were booked. We had talked about Pescaline in the past but never went. That was a mistake we won’t make again. Pescaline, from the moment we walked in and were greeted and immediately we were shown to our table, brought water and warm bread, etc., we knew that we had found a special place. The menu was truly amazing. French primarily and included pasta, chicken, duck, steak and my fav beef bourgignon. My husband ordered a crab cake as an appetizer and the French onion soup as an entree. The crab cake came surrounded with a light salad. Perfectly balanced dressing and topped with a flavorful aioli. The soup was a large portion. His fav soup ever and this did not disappoint. Bourgignon is my favorite French meal. I’m fairly particular and I have to say…..this was the best I’ve ever had. Better than I had when we went to France. It tops all I’ve had in San Francisco and Santa Rosa. The vegetables were al dente and again, balanced. The sauce was full bodied but not overly rich. Very tender meat, on top of smooth and creamy potato mash. The chef came to our table and asked how we were enjoying our meal. He was genuinely curious about what we felt about our meal. He asked everyone in the restaurant. He definitely has pride in his meals. Suffice it to say, this has now topped our French restaurant list. I can’t wait to go back to try more of the exquisite food.
A photo of Cook St. Helena restaurant
4.9
4.9 (1421)
$30 and under
Italian
St. Helena
About the restaurant
Specializing in elegant but straight-forward Northern Italian cuisine, created from local and seasonal ingredients.

A family-owned business, Cook St. Helena, is a neighborhood establishment through and through that continues to bring people together around fresh, handmade, delicious food in a warm, casual atmosphere. We opened Cook in 2004 to show the locals and tourists alike that food does not need to be complicated to taste great!

Top review
dana
Dined today
We had a great meal with excellent service! The food quality is very top notch and it’s very intimate!
A photo of Terrapin Creek Cafe & Restaurant restaurant
4.9
4.9 (2833)
$50 and over
Californian
Bodega Bay
About the restaurant
Terrapin Creek Cafe & Restaurant is a California cuisine restaurant located in Bodega Bay, California.
Top review
Jean
Dined 2 days ago
This is a small neighborhood gem. Always great food, quiet, excellent service and laid back.
A photo of Cafe La Haye restaurant
4.9
4.9 (3039)
$31 to $50
American
Sonoma
About the restaurant
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.
Convivial owner Saul Gropman and chef Jeffrey Lloyd make a formidable team. Lloyd, former executive chef of restaurant Michael Mina, offers a seasonal menu that’s discreet in its complexity, featuring the sort of dishes that seem to get better with each bite.
Gropman’s wine list comprises a modest 100 bottles, but it’s a smart, well-focused selection -

Wine Spectator

Top review
Robinvip
Dined on Nov 6, 2024
Our appetizers – a little gem salad and carpaccio – and our main courses - their famous pork chop and Alaskan halibut were all delicious. We enjoyed our wine and found the service gracious. We will be back.
A photo of Market restaurant
4.9
4.9 (4158)
$30 and under
American
St. Helena
About the restaurant
Market in St. Helena offers an elegant, yet comfortable dining experience with a fresh take on American classics. At Market we focus on using fresh and seasonal ingredients. Our high quality food comes from local organic farms, which makes dining here a pure treat. Our refined atmosphere and warm genuine service creates an inviting environment for all to enjoy. Market's cuisine is flavor forward, visually stunning, and simply delicious. Market is a great place to stop for a quick lunch or a nice sit down meal. We are very engaged with the local wineries, and will help you find the perfect glass to complement any of our dishes. We look forward to seeing you soon at Market
Top review
Marylisavip
Dined 1 day ago
Market is always a favorite stop when visiting the wine country. The lobster rolls are superb!
A photo of Walter Hansel Wine Bistro restaurant
4.8
4.8 (1936)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Santa Rosa
About the restaurant
We are located just 6 minutes from Coddingtown Mall and 10 minutes from Downtown Santa Rosa surrounded by beautiful vineyards with an onsite garden for fresh, farm-to-table vegetables and herbs.

"An impressive new Santa Rosa restaurant that's instantly one of our best"
Jeff Cox, renowned Wine Country food critic.

If you are unable to find the reservation you want, please call us directly at (707) 546-6462. Thank you.


Top review
Petervip
Dined 4 days ago
Honestly this restaurant is a hidden gem, the food is great and the service is even better. This is one of those restaurants that I tell people to go visit when they’re visiting Sonoma County. But I try not to tell too many people so that I could still get a seat. Great overall experience!
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