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Walter Hansel Wine Bistro

4.8 (2019)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
3535 Guerneville Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95401

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Wine Bar, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sun 4:45 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Saul Barragan
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Rosa
  • Cross street
    Willowside
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,019 people are saying

Walter Hansel Wine Bistro 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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Wine Country

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Walter Hansel Wine Bistro shines with "excellent food and service" in a cozy, intimate setting. Guests rave about the delicious dishes like the halibut and rack of lamb, and the attentive staff, including standout server Denise. A "hidden gem" in wine country, it's perfect for special occasions and casual dining alike.
2,019 Reviews
  1. JEFFREY

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and staff. Good wine to pair with dinner.

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  2. Lisa VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area43 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My spouse and I dined there for an early Father’s Day meal. Rack of Lamb for under $50 and Duck Confit at $35. Delicious, well prepared food, attentive service. They also offered a savory watermelon Amuse Bouche to start off the evening.

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  3. Denise

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I appreciate the servers recognized the birthday and Father’s Day note I put on my reservation. Denise our server was attentive and took great group photos of my party. All dishes were delicious and memorable We had the dry creek peach burrata with prosciutto, Caesar salad, escargot, halibut, rack of lamb, and my husband got the cowboy steak(served with tasty side of gravy). For dessert we enjoyed the cheesecake and rhubarb crumble. Ambiance was intimate, casual, but elevated. Great place to celebrate special occasions. We’ll be back to try their happy hour!

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  4. Donna VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area53 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the rack of lamb with whipped potatoes and asparagus We had 2 desserts. Vanilla bean cheesecake and strawberry rhubarb crumble.. Every time was outstanding.

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  5. Linda VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything on the menu is excellent and I tried the vegetable pot pie during this visit. The addition of shrimp added a rich, buttery texture that elevated the perfectly cooked vegetables (and I mean perfectly cooked!). The curry sauce came on the side so you can control the spice level. It was a beautiful presentation and I'm so glad I tried this. It's always exciting to see the seasonal changes to the menu. Kitchen staff is killing it! The team at the front of the house is welcoming and the service has always been excellent. Though I was just there, we're going back for the Father's Day Lamb dinner!

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  6. Diana

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A bit pricey but will definitely go again as the food and service was great!

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  7. larry VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A consistent, but rarely recognized great wine country restaurant

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  8. Richard VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area95 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a treat and pleasure. Food lovingly prepared and served. The servers can guide you as needed. Fine wine list featuring Walter Hansel winery’s own among others. It’s our longtime “go to” restaurant.

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  9. Marla VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food with exceptional service. Quiet and cozy space. One of our favorite places to celebrate!

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  10. Gilbert VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and service! We have been coming here for years and are never disappointed. This place is a gem and I highly recommend it!!

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FAQs

Walter Hansel Wine Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (707) 546-6462.

Walter Hansel Wine Bistro is rated 4.8 stars by 2019 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 1 time today
Google Map for Walter Hansel Wine Bistro

3535 Guerneville Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95401

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Willowside
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Rosa
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sun 4:45 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Wine Bar, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Saul Barragan
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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