Restaurants, wineries and breweries, hotels and attractions in and around downtown Santa Rosa, with addresses, phone numbers and hours in one place.
A contemporary boutique hotel with suites and a rotating collection of work by Sonoma County artists, a few blocks from Old Courthouse Square.
A 1906 Beaux-Arts landmark on Old Courthouse Square with 39 rooms, the Enology wine lounge and continental breakfast.
The newest concept from James Beard-nominated restaurateurs Mark and Terri Stark, classic French bistro cooking in an intimate, polished room. Already earning regulars fast.
A 5th Street sports bar and grill, open late every night — until 1:30/2 AM Wed–Sat.
A downtown kitchen that takes its food as seriously as its beer list, thoughtful American fare and a well-curated tap selection in a comfortable neighborhood setting.
A Left Coast kitchen and taproom with an approachable, satisfying menu, good food, good beer, and the easy comfort of a place that knows what it is.
Santa Rosa's most consistently top-rated restaurant, James Beard-nominated Mark and Terri Stark's modern tavern, blends Asian, Jewish, Southern, and East Coast flavors into irresistible small plates. The wood-fired grill, craft cocktails, and daily happy hour make it the city's busiest room.
An Italian restaurant on 2nd Street with a split lunch-and-dinner schedule — closed for lunch on weekends.
A College Avenue brunch spot a few blocks north of the square, open 7 AM to 3 PM every day of the week.
A 4th Street bistro-and-bar open past 1 AM Friday and Saturday nights — closed Sundays.
A local coffee shop just off Mendocino Avenue — the closest good espresso to Old Courthouse Square, open from 6 AM on weekdays.
Traditional Indian cooking with regional depth, aromatic curries, tandoor-fired breads, and a menu that goes well beyond the expected. A local favorite for a reason.
A longtime Santa Rosa Avenue breakfast counter, rated 4.6 from over a thousand reviews. Closed Thursdays.
A downtown gem from a chef who has cooked at some of Santa Rosa's best tables, tuna tartare, tuna meatballs, and Italian-leaning plates with a warm, welcoming energy. Reservations fill fast.
A Puerto Rican and Caribbean kitchen on Mendocino Avenue, rated 4.4 from over 1,300 reviews.
Elevated Jewish deli and comfort food with exceptional service. The pastrami, latkes, and house cocktails have made Grossman's one of downtown's most beloved spots. One of the only restaurants in Santa Rosa with a line out the door.
A 7th Street sushi spot with an unusually late kitchen — open until midnight every night, a rarity downtown.
Tabletop Korean barbecue on 7th Street, open every night until midnight — a good late option after Haku next door.
A downtown cocktail lounge with a relaxed late-night vibe, live music, creative drinks, and the kind of room that gets better as the evening goes on.
Wood-fired pizza and house cocktails from a downtown kitchen that doesn't take shortcuts, consistently in the top 10 across every Santa Rosa dining list. Better than it needs to be, and priced like it knows it.
A hidden gem for Turkish and Mediterranean food in Santa Rosa, grilled meats, mezze, and a bright bar program. Consistently tops Yelp's most-rated downtown lists.
A lively 4th Street tequileria with a large agave list. Dog-friendly patio, open to 10 PM on weekends.
A Railroad Square Italian dinner spot, dinner-only and closed Mondays — reserve ahead on weekends.
Authentic Neapolitan pizza from a wood-fired oven, blistered crusts, simple toppings, and the kind of restraint that lets the ingredients do the talking. Consistently one of Santa Rosa's favorites.
A 4th Street deli-and-breakfast counter, open mornings through early afternoon six days a week — closed Sundays.
A downtown breakfast-and-lunch diner on 4th Street, open early daily. Classic omelettes and diner fare, rated 4.5 from over a thousand reviews.
The anchor of Santa Rosa's downtown fine dining scene, a proper steakhouse with a live oyster bar and a wine list that leans deep into Sonoma County producers. Consistently rated among the top fine dining experiences in the city.
A 4th Street sushi restaurant open daily for lunch and dinner.
A downtown Thai kitchen a few doors from Sushi Rosa, open daily 11:30 AM to 9 PM.
A proper British pub in a beautifully converted Victorian, Scotch eggs, bangers and mash, fish and chips, and rotating British ales. Beloved for its warm atmosphere and exceptional food that punches well above its casual exterior.
One of Santa Rosa's most beloved restaurants, imaginative California farm-to-table cooking with a genuinely warm room. The brunch is legendary and the dinner menu earns every star in its Yelp ranking.
A family farm turned world-class winery, cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the heart of the Russian River Valley, with a relaxed tasting room and genuinely welcoming staff.
Small-production Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from some of the Russian River Valley's most celebrated vineyards, precise, cellar-worthy wines from a winery that earns serious attention.
Sparkling wines made in the traditional method from Russian River Valley fruit, elegant, celebratory, and worth seeking out. A distinctive addition to any Sonoma wine itinerary.
A modern estate winery combining farm-fresh hospitality with cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. On-site farm-to-table dining and a beautiful setting make it a full-day destination.
A downtown Santa Rosa staple with an energetic taproom and a rotating lineup of hazy IPAs, sours, and creative small-batch brews. Pinball machines, a pool table, and rotating food trucks round out the experience.
A boutique Bennett Valley estate in Santa Rosa consistently rated among the best tasting room experiences near Santa Rosa. The Cellarius Kitchen Experience pairs estate wines with chef-prepared courses in a setting that wine lovers describe as unlike anything else in Sonoma.
A passion project turned People's Choice Award winner at The Barlow in Sebastopol. Innovative IPAs and rotating seasonals in a family-friendly setting, and not available in stores, so the taproom is the only way to taste it.
A downtown Santa Rosa winery with an eclectic, music-forward vibe, one of the city's most unique tasting room experiences. Winemaker Raymond D'Argenzio is known for his personality as much as his wines. Great for date night or a girls' afternoon.
Certified biodynamic and a pioneer in Sonoma sustainability, DeLoach produces expressive Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Zinfandel from organically farmed estate vineyards in the Russian River Valley.
The benchmark for Dry Creek Zinfandel, a pioneering estate that helped define the appellation. The picnic grounds and relaxed tasting room make it one of the valley's most pleasant afternoons.
Berkeley's acclaimed small-batch brewery opened its Santa Rosa taproom in November 2025, bringing an ever-changing lineup of fresh hazy IPAs alongside Neapolitan and Detroit-style pizza. Spacious indoor and outdoor seating.
Named for the coastal fog that nourishes Sonoma's redwoods, Fogbelt uses exclusively California-grown hops. The urban-hip taphouse pours reliable blonde ales, IPAs, and stouts alongside innovative seasonals.
Small-production Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from fog-cooled Sonoma Coast vineyards, the kind of precise, terroir-driven winemaking that earns top Yelp ratings from guests who visit once and join the wine club on the spot.
Bold, inventive, and sustainability-focused, HenHouse rolls out a constantly changing lineup of hazy IPAs, rich stouts, and passion-project brews. Rotating food trucks and a welcoming taproom make it a full afternoon destination.
Named for the family's long history as Santa Rosa firefighters, Hook & Ladder produces estate Zinfandel, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay from organically farmed Russian River Valley fruit, intimate tastings that reflect the family heritage behind every bottle.
K-J's Santa Rosa estate headquarters is a revelation for anyone who thinks of it only as a grocery store brand, seated tastings, walking vineyard tours, and estate wines that represent the full depth of Sonoma County's appellations.
A fifth-generation family estate with 1,850 acres of vineyards stretching from valley floor to mountain ridge. Cave tours, cave tastings, and one of Sonoma Valley's most impressive estate experiences.
Founded in Petaluma in 1993 and now one of the most recognized craft brands nationwide. A massive covered patio hosts live music, and the taproom pours exclusive one-off brews alongside the beloved IPA lineup.
A fun, family-friendly estate with a petting zoo, bocce courts, and seriously good Zinfandel and Merlot, the kind of relaxed afternoon winery that earns its place on any Sonoma itinerary.
A gorgeous estate on Laguna Road in Santa Rosa, panoramic Russian River Valley views, estate Pinot Noir, and a tasting room experience guests describe as one of the most beautiful in Sonoma County. The food, wine, staff, and property all consistently receive five stars.
Rustic country charm meets refined quality in Bennett Valley, Chardonnay, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Noir from a stunning estate known for its lavender fields and sweeping valley views.
A boutique family winery known for elegant, estate-grown Pinot Noir and an elevated tasting experience, intimate, unhurried, and focused on wine that speaks for itself.
A Santa Rosa institution since 1992, small, hands-on, and fiercely independent. Moonlight brews traditional lagers and ales with artisan precision. Death & Taxes and Reality Czeck are among the county's most beloved year-round pours.
Hilltop views, sculpture gardens, and estate wines. Paradise Ridge combines art, nature, and Sonoma winemaking in one of the area's most scenically distinctive settings.
Old-vine Zinfandel-based blends with the depth and track record that earns a place in serious cellars worldwide. The Lytton Springs estate is Ridge's Dry Creek anchor. Tasting here is a rare experience.
The brewery that put Sonoma on the global craft beer map. World-famous for Pliny the Elder (double IPA) and the cult annual release of Pliny the Younger (triple IPA, March 20–April 2). Year-round pours include Belgian ales, barrel-aged sours, and California IPAs. Second location with brewery tours in Windsor.
A vineyard, brewery, and restaurant rolled into one destination on the Russian River, estate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay alongside farm-fresh food and a laid-back patio that captures the spirit of the appellation.
Sonoma County's home for wild ales and barrel-aged sours, complex, tart, and endlessly rotating. A cool casual taproom with the kind of experimental program that draws serious beer travelers from across the state.
Voted best tasting room in the region, award-winning wines paired with chef-crafted bites in a beautiful Sonoma Valley setting. Known for rich reds and a genuinely warm hospitality experience.
A top-rated boutique tasting room in Santa Rosa consistently praised for its knowledgeable, personable staff and exceptional wines, the kind of intimate, unhurried tasting experience that keeps guests coming back.
A small downtown tasting room on Beaver Street. Open Monday through Thursday only — check ahead before walking over.
Family-owned and focused on old-vine Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, and Rhône varieties from the Dry Creek and Alexander valleys, bold, food-friendly wines with a personal touch.
A modern Marriott AC hotel at 5th and Davis on the edge of Railroad Square.
A Marriott hotel in Historic Railroad Square, convenient to Highways 101 and 12.
A historic stone hotel in Railroad Square, across from the restored train depot.
A large full-service hotel beside the SMART depot in Historic Railroad Square, with meeting space and on-site dining.
Ancient coastal redwoods, some over 1,400 years old and 300 feet tall, tower above quiet forest trails near Guerneville. One of the most accessible old-growth redwood groves in Northern California.
The dramatic Sonoma Coast, fresh Dungeness crab, rugged headland hikes, sheltered coves, and the village made famous by Hitchcock's The Birds. The drive alone through the coastal hills is worth the trip.
Dedicated to the life and work of Santa Rosa's most famous resident, the creator of Peanuts. Original comic strips, biographical exhibits, a recreation of Schulz's studio, and the beloved Snoopy's Home Ice rink next door.
Drift above the vineyards at sunrise. Sonoma County's ballooning is among the most celebrated in California. Several outfitters launch from Santa Rosa, floating over the Russian River Valley and wine country hills.
The North Bay's premier performing arts center, Broadway tours, world-class music, comedy, dance, and speaker events in a 1,600-seat main hall. Over 50,000 children served annually through its education programs.
The meticulously preserved home and experimental gardens of America's celebrated horticulturist, who developed over 800 new plant varieties. Free to visit and a genuinely peaceful downtown stop.
Rotating art exhibitions and historical displays exploring Sonoma County's cultural past and present, and conveniently right around the corner from the downtown hotels.
Built around the restored 1903 Northwestern Pacific Railroad depot, this charming district is lined with antique shops, independent restaurants, and coffee houses, and the starting point for the SMART commuter train.
In summer, the Russian River comes alive with canoeing, kayaking, swimming, and fishing. The Guerneville stretch is the most popular. Rent a canoe and float downstream through redwood-lined banks.
A 400-acre African wildlife preserve, dubbed the "Sonoma Serengeti", with giraffes, rhinos, zebras, cheetahs, and nearly 900 animals roaming free. Guided jeep tours and glamping tents available.
Santa Rosa's 320-acre backyard, a swimming lagoon with lifeguards, boat rentals, hiking trails, and a hands-on natural history center. Popular on warm weekends with locals and visitors alike.
Over 5,000 acres of forests, meadows, and streams with 40+ miles of hiking, biking, and equestrian trails right on Santa Rosa's eastern edge. Lake Ilsanjo is a popular fishing and picnic destination in the interior.
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