Guidebook for Sebastopol
Food Scene
Meg's favorite is the grilled chicken burrito with black beans. Tasty food at very reasonable prices.
Menu at Ochoa's Mexican Restaurant
777 Gravenstein Highway SouthMeg's favorite is the grilled chicken burrito with black beans. Tasty food at very reasonable prices.
Award-winning BBQ! A local favorite.
They also have a fabulous huge bowl of chicken gumbo.
Smokehouse Bistro
6811 Laguna Park WayAward-winning BBQ! A local favorite.
They also have a fabulous huge bowl of chicken gumbo.
Slice of Life
6970 McKinley StDelicious, healthy food with lots of vegan/vegetarian options.
King Hwa
7233 Gravenstein Hwy NAnother of Bob's favorites.
Martha's Old Mexico Restaurant
305 N Main StGreat Mexican food.
Lowell's Restaurant
7385 Healdsburg AveFresh, local food. Mid-range on price.
Another local favorite, and they offer gluten-free pizza as an option.
23 locals recommend
Mary's Pizza Shack
535 Summerfield RdAnother local favorite, and they offer gluten-free pizza as an option.
Village Bakery
2404 Magowan DrivePastries & coffee... excellent.
Coffee Catz
6761 Sebastopol AveCoffee, breakfast & lunch, live music.
GTO's Seafood House
234 S Main StCajun-style seafood, mid-price.
Sushi Tozai
7531 Healdsburg AveJapanese food, very good.
Menu at Ochoa's Mexican Restaurant
777 Gravenstein Highway SouthNice menu.
One of west county's hidden gems. The historic bar is great, and the food is awesome. If you're not up for a full meal, try sitting at the bar & enjoy something from the tapas menu.
109 locals recommend
Underwood Bar and Bistro
9113 Graton RdOne of west county's hidden gems. The historic bar is great, and the food is awesome. If you're not up for a full meal, try sitting at the bar & enjoy something from the tapas menu.
This is one of Meg's favorites. Try the smoked trout salad, or one of the fabulous breakfast/brunch choices.
90 locals recommend
Willow Wood Market Cafe
9020 Graton RdThis is one of Meg's favorites. Try the smoked trout salad, or one of the fabulous breakfast/brunch choices.
Hard to believe that a one-block town could have so many awesome restaurants.
11 locals recommend
Mexico Lindo
9030 Graton RdHard to believe that a one-block town could have so many awesome restaurants.
Russian River Vineyards
5700 California 116Zagat-rated, short drive from our place.
Zagat-rated, Michelin-star. The pairing menu is awesome, and on Sunday nights they offer a special $30/3-course fixed menu, with no corkage on any wine with "Russian River" on the label.
6 locals recommend
Applewood Inn and Spa
13555 CA-116Zagat-rated, Michelin-star. The pairing menu is awesome, and on Sunday nights they offer a special $30/3-course fixed menu, with no corkage on any wine with "Russian River" on the label.
Another of Meg's favorites. Try the pumpkin & crab enchiladas... the dessert defies description (they only have one - and it's delicious).
Avatars Punjabi Burrito
131 Kentucky StAnother of Meg's favorites. Try the pumpkin & crab enchiladas... the dessert defies description (they only have one - and it's delicious).
Cafe Zazzle
121 Kentucky StEverything on the menu is delicious!
Ideal for vegans/vegetarians, gluten-free, kid-friendly. Featuring Lydia's Loving Foods, movie nights,occasional live music, guest speakers. Odd location in a business park, but well worth a visit.
The Sunflower Center
1435 N McDowell BlvdIdeal for vegans/vegetarians, gluten-free, kid-friendly. Featuring Lydia's Loving Foods, movie nights,occasional live music, guest speakers. Odd location in a business park, but well worth a visit.
Downtown Santa Rosa, Tuscan-inspired menu & decor. Great start (or finish) to a walking tour of the downtown area.
15 locals recommend
Flavor Bistro
96 Old Courthouse SquareDowntown Santa Rosa, Tuscan-inspired menu & decor. Great start (or finish) to a walking tour of the downtown area.
SEA Thai Bistro
2350 Midway DrGreat Thai food.
Literally "farm to table"... they grow most of their own produce on site.
27 locals recommend
Zazu Kitchen + Farm
6770 McKinley StLiterally "farm to table"... they grow most of their own produce on site.
Farmhouse Inn
7871 River RdAnother Michelin-star restaurant!!!
Fantastic breakfasts, pastries, coffee & tea. One of Meg's favorites.
33 locals recommend
Tea Room Cafe
316 Western AveFantastic breakfasts, pastries, coffee & tea. One of Meg's favorites.
Great coffee & incredible baked goods (both sweet & savory). Another location in Petaluma.
43 locals recommend
Bovine Bakery
11315 CA-1Great coffee & incredible baked goods (both sweet & savory). Another location in Petaluma.
Hole in the Wall
972 Gravenstein Hwy SBreakfast/brunch, lunch & dinner... a local favorite.
Healthy & delicious food, lots of choices including vegetarian items. Great breakfast, too. Another location in Sebastopol.
40 locals recommend
East West Cafe
557 Summerfield RdHealthy & delicious food, lots of choices including vegetarian items. Great breakfast, too. Another location in Sebastopol.
Everything Else
Taft Street Winery
2030 Barlow LnA nice winery in the neighborhood.
Balletto Vineyards
5700 Occidental RdGreat local winery.
Merry Edwards Winery
2959 Gravenstein Hwy NGreat local winery.
Red Car Wine Co
8400 Graton RdGreat local winery.
We are so lucky to have such an incredible market nearby. Don't let the name fool you... this is WAY more than a produce market.
71 locals recommend
Andy's Produce Market
1691 Gravenstein Hwy NWe are so lucky to have such an incredible market nearby. Don't let the name fool you... this is WAY more than a produce market.
Dutton Goldfield Winery
3100 Gravenstein Hwy NGreat local winery.
Thomas George Estates
8075 Westside RdGreat local winery.
Historic kilns used for roasting hops, now used as tasting room. Beautiful property for taking a picnic lunch.
23 locals recommend
Landmark Vineyards Hop Kiln Estate
6050 Westside RdHistoric kilns used for roasting hops, now used as tasting room. Beautiful property for taking a picnic lunch.
Fantastic views, friendly & knowledgeable staff in the tasting room.
12 locals recommend
Armida Winery
2201 Westside RdFantastic views, friendly & knowledgeable staff in the tasting room.
Arista Winery
7015 Westside RdGreat local winery.
Furthermore Wines
3541 Gravenstein Hwy NGreat local winery.
Korbel Winery
13250 River RdHistoric champagne cellar, great tour.
Cahill Winery
4950 Ross RdGreat local winery.
Scherrer Winery
4940 Ross RdGreat local winery.
Lynmar Estate
3909 Frei RdGreat local winery.
Marimar Estate Vineyards and Winery
11400 Graton RdGreat local winery.
Iron Horse Vineyards
9786 Ross Station RdGreat local winery.
If you're in the mood to shop, this local gem has a wonderful selection of women's clothing & accessories - and the owner is very helpful.
Buddies Inc
415 S Main StIf you're in the mood to shop, this local gem has a wonderful selection of women's clothing & accessories - and the owner is very helpful.
Wild Flour Bread
140 Bohemian HwySpectacular breads... and the cinnamon rolls are incredible!
Nightingale Breads
6665 Front StThere's nothing like fresh-baked bread!
Sonoma county is a Mecca for incredible music - and the Mystic is a great venue for everything from local musicians to national talent. The restaurant has good pub food.
56 locals recommend
Mystic Theatre
23 Petaluma Blvd NSonoma county is a Mecca for incredible music - and the Mystic is a great venue for everything from local musicians to national talent. The restaurant has good pub food.
Some of the best hiking in the county! Beautiful flat trails through the shady redwoods, or take the ridge trail up to the top for spectacular views. Miles of trails, camping available, too.
500 locals recommend
Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve Visitor Center
17000 Armstrong Woods RdSome of the best hiking in the county! Beautiful flat trails through the shady redwoods, or take the ridge trail up to the top for spectacular views. Miles of trails, camping available, too.
The locals secret spot for amazing deals on wine, spirits and beer. The staff are very helpful.
9 locals recommend
Bottle Barn
3331-A Industrial DrThe locals secret spot for amazing deals on wine, spirits and beer. The staff are very helpful.
Safari West
3115 Porter Creek RdWho knew? African Safari in Santa Rosa? YES!
Goat Rock Beach
The sunsets at this beach are spectacular!
An overwhelming assortment of beers on tap, brewed on the premises... decent pub food... live music. This is a locals' favorite, and one of ours, too.
140 locals recommend
Lagunitas Brewing Company
1280 N McDowell BlvdAn overwhelming assortment of beers on tap, brewed on the premises... decent pub food... live music. This is a locals' favorite, and one of ours, too.
Drinks & Nightlife
Large selection of beers on tap, plus another hundred in bottles... unique pub food. Outdoor seating on heated patio, great place for live music (some impressive performers play here).
122 locals recommend
HopMonk Tavern Sebastopol
230 Petaluma AvenueLarge selection of beers on tap, plus another hundred in bottles... unique pub food. Outdoor seating on heated patio, great place for live music (some impressive performers play here).
This is so much more than a "bar". It's a family-friendly pub with very good food, and they feature live music most evenings as well. Owner John Crowley is very active in the community & a great guy!
32 locals recommend
Aqus Cafe
189 H StThis is so much more than a "bar". It's a family-friendly pub with very good food, and they feature live music most evenings as well. Owner John Crowley is very active in the community & a great guy!
A bit of a drive from Sebastopol, yet worth it. This is a great music venue that attracts some amazing talent.
39 locals recommend
Rancho Nicasio, Bar, Restaurant, Live Music and Wedding Event Venue
1 Old Rancheria RdA bit of a drive from Sebastopol, yet worth it. This is a great music venue that attracts some amazing talent.