Sonoma Plaza Restaurants
Along with being named the happiest place in California (and one of the happiest nationally) Sonoma County was voted #3 Wine Destination in the USA. And there’s no better place to anchor your visit than Sonoma Plaza. It’s the perfect destination for 2 hours or 2 days! With over hundred shops, 25 tasting room and 30 great places to eat there are so many things to experience in downtown Sonoma. While we’re your go to for planning your wine tasting adventure, let us suggest a number of must experience restaurants to enjoy while you’re in Sonoma County wine country!
The Girl & The Fig
100 West Spain St., Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 996-3030
A taste of France without ever leaving Sonoma County wine country. Owner Sondra Bernstein opened the restaurant in 1997 and it’s become a stalwart of Sonoma Plaza dining and wine country catering. Sidle up to the bar or lounge seating, that’s first come first serve, or wait for a table in the rustic dining room or cozy patio. Enjoy the rotating “Plats du Jour” or make a reservation for the Sunday brunch.
Thoughtfully curated, the menu hosts a plethora of local, seasonal ingredients with a decidedly French flair. The cheese and charcuterie menu is second to none. With lists from famous creameries both local and international, opt for a tasting menu chosen by your server. It won’t disappoint. Pair with a wine from their “Rhone Only” wine list and you’re sure to have a memorable meal.
Reservations are available, so give the restaurant a call before you head over for the fastest seating. Wear what you like when you dine at The Girl and The Fig, the restaurant has a chill vibe just right for casual dining. For those in a hurry, the restaurant lets you take your meal or snack to go.
El Dorado Kitchen
405 First St. W., Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 996-3030
One of the best things about the Sonoma Plaza is its ability to be approachably chic. There is no better example of that than El Dorado Kitchen. Located across the street from the girl and the fig, this California style restaurant is housed inside the El Dorado Hotel.
Executive Chef Armando Navarro’s award-winning and locally loved menu is crafted from Sonoma ingredients that change with the season. Trained under some of the best chefs in the country, including Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Daniel Boulud and the like, Chef Navarro sources the best of Sonoma to create a beautiful menu of options from morning until night. Soups, salads and fresh oysters are among the offerings for lunch and dinner starters and could include dishes such as the Pork Belly & Scallops, Wagyu Beef Carpaccio or Roasted King Trumpet Mushrooms, giving way to main courses of a selection of meat, poultry and fish options including Petaluma Chicken, their signature EDK Burger or King Salmon. A sweet selection of desserts as well as artisan cheeses round out the experience of dining at El Dorado Kitchen.
Local Sonoma and Napa wineries are the stars of the wine list, and includes more than 200 selections, with additional international wines from France, Italy, Australia and Spain. Join them in the main dining room, front corner café, on the fig-tree-lined outdoor patio or the cozy bar.
Café La Haye
140 East Napa Street, Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-5994
Cafe La Haye has been a Sonoma Plaza cornerstone for years. The small, modern space is inviting with it’s large windows and many mirrors. The tiny, open kitchen is where Chef creates Cal-American gems that are straightforward and seasonally inspired. All though the menu is small, you won’t be disappointed with the options, giving you the best of what Sonoma County has to offer.
A simple menu with top notch ingredients and preparation. “Simple” is not to be confused with easy to prepare or hasty. ‘Passionate’ and ‘intentional’ are watchwords here. The food spans cultural influences including an ever changing risotto dish, locally caught fish of the day and roasted chicken to yuzu citrus cheesecake and butterscotch pudding. The tiny bar pours glasses of Sonoma reds and whites that pair perfectly with the fresh pasta and vegetable dishes that also make the menu.
Now that you have your breakfast, lunch and dinner plans, can we help you plan your next wine tasting tour? Join us on an exciting Sonoma wine tasting tour through historic Sonoma Valley. We want our guests to truly enjoy a comfortable ride, taste delicious wines of the area, experience an amazing lunch from a local restaurant, and learn about the wineries and history of the area. Learn more here – reserve online here – or call to reserve now: (707) 938-2600.