Guidebook for Santa Rosa
Food Scene
This is our absolute favorite restaurant in Santa Rosa! Great steaks, of course, but also great sides, great cocktails and the best Happy Hour in Sonoma County. Walking distance from the house.
98 locals recommend
Stark's Steak & Seafood
521 Adams StThis is our absolute favorite restaurant in Santa Rosa! Great steaks, of course, but also great sides, great cocktails and the best Happy Hour in Sonoma County. Walking distance from the house.
Their Prix Fix menu on Tues-Wed-Thur is a wonderful value. We have enjoyed many dinners at Bistro 29 and recommend them highly.
11 locals recommend
Bistro 29
620 5th StTheir Prix Fix menu on Tues-Wed-Thur is a wonderful value. We have enjoyed many dinners at Bistro 29 and recommend them highly.
Excellent food, old-fashioned resto/bar has a clubby feel. Good for business dinners or romantic evenings. Walking distance from the house.
10 locals recommend
Jack & Tony's
115 4th StExcellent food, old-fashioned resto/bar has a clubby feel. Good for business dinners or romantic evenings. Walking distance from the house.
For a casual lunch or dinner, it is hard to beat Rubio's for their fish tacos. At the mall, 10-15 minute walk from the house.
Rubio's
1016 Santa Rosa PlazaFor a casual lunch or dinner, it is hard to beat Rubio's for their fish tacos. At the mall, 10-15 minute walk from the house.
Although it is about a 15-minute drive to Healdsburg, this foodie destination restaurant is worth it. Really great food, excellent service.
31 locals recommend
Dry Creek Kitchen
317 Healdsburg AveAlthough it is about a 15-minute drive to Healdsburg, this foodie destination restaurant is worth it. Really great food, excellent service.
Shopping
Excellent shopping 10-15 minute walk from the house. Santa Rosa Plaza has plenty of other great stores, as well.
Macy's
800 Santa Rosa PlazaExcellent shopping 10-15 minute walk from the house. Santa Rosa Plaza has plenty of other great stores, as well.
This local chain of self-serve yogurt bars has excellent customer service and a wide variety of yogurts/toppings. Our kids LOVE this place!
6 locals recommend
Yogurt Time
531 Summerfield RdThis local chain of self-serve yogurt bars has excellent customer service and a wide variety of yogurts/toppings. Our kids LOVE this place!
Everything Else
This downtown movie house has 14 screens and always has the latest offerings. Roxy is about a 15-minute walk from the house.
18 locals recommend
Roxy Stadium 14
85 Santa Rosa AveThis downtown movie house has 14 screens and always has the latest offerings. Roxy is about a 15-minute walk from the house.
I always bring friends from out-of-town who love wine to THIS winery. If you like big reds, you must visit them. Spend a bit more for the Rock Pile wines and savor something special.
9 locals recommend
Mauritson Wines
2859 Dry Creek RdI always bring friends from out-of-town who love wine to THIS winery. If you like big reds, you must visit them. Spend a bit more for the Rock Pile wines and savor something special.
For Pinot Noir fans, this is the place. They have at least 10 different Pinots. They share the property with several other wineries, also worth visiting.
10 locals recommend
Papapietro Perry Winery
4791 Dry Creek RdFor Pinot Noir fans, this is the place. They have at least 10 different Pinots. They share the property with several other wineries, also worth visiting.
Drinks & Nightlife
If you are wine tasting in Dry Creek Valley, a stop for lunch at Spoonbar is a wonderful addition to your afternoon. They are only open 3-4 days per week, so check beforehand.
38 locals recommend
Spoonbar
219 Healdsburg AveIf you are wine tasting in Dry Creek Valley, a stop for lunch at Spoonbar is a wonderful addition to your afternoon. They are only open 3-4 days per week, so check beforehand.