Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Wine Country

OpenTable

Updated October 05, 2026

Looking for restaurants with the best overall cuisine in Wine Country? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Sonoma Wine Shop & La Bodega

5.0

5 (163)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Sebastopol

About the restaurant

OpenTable Ranked Best of SF Bay Area. 2026.
Gourmet Vegetarian and Gourmet Vegan dining - 5 nights a week.
We make our own pastas, soups, salads, desserts from scratch.
Headquarters for 3,000 member dine and wine club.
Indoor Dining and Outdoor Garden Dining.
Over 1,500 local members live here in Sonoma County .
Cozy West County vibe. Indoor / patio / garden seating.
5 Stars on Yelp. 7 years Nextdoor Fave.
Reservations and pre-ordering preferred.
Talk with us about any dietary concerns.
A true 'find' here in Sonoma County.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined on Oct 24, 2026

Really, really great food and service. So many wines to choose from so great to pay for the flight. Had endive salad with blue cheese and candied walnuts, pear tartlet and mushroom/artichoke ravioli. All excellent!

Golden Bear Station

4.9

4.9 (680)

$31 to $50

American

Kenwood

About the restaurant

Golden Bear Station is a New American restaurant that offers a unique perspective through the lens from the owners of Animo and Mu Ramen.

Mu Ramen and Animo owners Joshua Smookler and Heidy He have received exceptional recognition, including a prestigious 2-star review from the New York Times in 2015. The New York Times also dubbed them as the best ramen in NYC, while Eater named them the best ramen in America in 2016. Animo, on the other hand, has been praised by the San Francisco Chronicle and recognized as one of Esquire's Best New Restaurant in America in 2022. Both restaurants have earned a place and acknowledgement in the Michelin guide.

Golden Bear Station strives to encompass the essence of a local establishment and a haven for aficionados of wine and gastronomy. It serves as a gathering place where individuals flock to savor global and seasonal delicacies.

Top review

Brooke

Dined on Oct 22, 2026

This is easily one of the best restaurants we have in the Sonoma area. If you haven’t been yet, it’s something definitely worth checking out! The food was innovative and service top notch!

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4.9

4.9 (13)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Healdsburg

About the restaurant

Nestled just steps from the historic Healdsburg Plaza, Juju's French-Moroccan offers a dining experience where refined French technique meets the vibrant flavors of Morocco. Led by Executive Chef Jason Pringle, whose career includes Michelin-starred kitchens and luxury destinations across New York, San Francisco, Miami, and Sonoma County, Juju's celebrates seasonal Sonoma ingredients through bold, elegant cooking.

Signature dishes include our house-made Mezze, delicate Moroccan-spiced lamb tagine, and vibrant seasonal vegetable creations reflecting the bounty of Wine Country and warmth of North African hospitality. The intimate dining room, inviting patio, and relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere make Juju's ideal for date nights, celebrations, and evenings after exploring Healdsburg Plaza and nearby wineries. Whether local or visiting Sonoma Wine Country, Juju's offers a memorable culinary experience built on exceptional hospitality, thoughtful wine list, and food meant to be shared.

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VickyGold

Dined on Oct 21, 2026

Love the pita bread warm from the oven with the three dips. The lamb shank was great and we especially loved the apricots. Our two servers and the chef all offered excellent service. We got to sit right in from of the blazing fire on the patio on a chilly October evening.

Guiso Latin Fusion

4.9

4.9 (2261)

$31 to $50

Latin American

Healdsburg

About the restaurant

Guiso Latin Fusion is a family owned restaurant serving Latin American and Caribbean dishes.

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SandraGold

Dined on Oct 28, 2026

Loved this small restaurant with Latin food — flavorful and well-prepared, and my husband thought the wine-pairing excellent. We had different chef-chosen tasting menus so were able to try 8 dishes!

TISZA BISTRO

4.9

4.9 (194)

$31 to $50

European

Healdsburg

About the restaurant

Tisza Bistro is a charming, chef-driven restaurant in the heart of Healdsburg celebrating the bold flavors & traditions of Central European cuisine with a modern California twist. Named after the iconic river that flows through Hungary, Tisza Bistro offers a seasonal menu featuring housemade schnitzels, sausages, spatzle and strudels, alongside locally-sourced produce. With a warm, rustic ambiance & welcoming hospitality, Tisza Bistro is a culinary destination for locals and visitors alike, where every meal feels like home.

Top review

James

Dined 2 days ago

Tisza never disappoints. The food is unique, well presented, and perfectly prepared. Service is consistently exceptional and personable. Go enjoy, and do order dessert and (their fine) coffee.

Cook St. Helena

4.9

4.9 (1779)

$30 and under

Italian

St. Helena

About the restaurant

Specializing in elegant but straight-forward Northern Italian cuisine, created from local and seasonal ingredients.

A family-owned business, Cook St. Helena, is a neighborhood establishment through and through that continues to bring people together around fresh, handmade, delicious food in a warm, casual atmosphere. We opened Cook in 2004 to show the locals and tourists alike that food does not need to be complicated to taste great!

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined 2 days ago

Food was exceptional. Best mussels I’ve ever had. Loved this restaurant!

Croccante

4.9

4.9 (211)

$31 to $50

Pizzeria

Napa

About the restaurant

Chef Hakan is a second-generation baker who learned his craft in his uncle's bakery in Istanbul. His love for baking started out with making pastries and sourdough bread at first.

Hit by a pizza obsession later on, similar to Anatolian flatbread, Chef Hakan studied, experimented, and observed various pizza-making methods. He participated in pizza expos, visited pizza restaurants, and tasted different styles of pizza around the world until buying a nice wood-fired pizza oven and creating his own recipe.

Then time came for Hakan to open up his restaurant. Previously known as Napa Baking Company is now serving in Napa as Croccante. Chef Hakan offers long-fermented Pan-style Detroit and Chicago thin tavern style pizza.

Croccante currently holds an award from 50 top pizza, as one of the 50 top pizzerias in USA in the "excellent" category as well as a nomination by SF Chronicle as One of the Top Pizzerias in the Bay Area.
CROCCANTE NOW SERVES BREAKFAST&BRUNCH!

Top review

RhondaGold

Dined on Oct 14, 2026

Another great experience especially when my waiter Amin G. greeted me by my first name…that was awesome. Thank you again for great service, hospitality, and delicious food.

The Lodge at Dawn Ranch

4.8

4.8 (500)

$50 and over

South American

Guerneville

About the restaurant

Amidst the ancient redwoods of Guerneville, California, Dawn Ranch offers a dining experience inspired by the landscapes of Sonoma and shaped by some of the world's most celebrated kitchens.

After refining their craft at acclaimed restaurants including Lasai (Rio de Janeiro), The Restaurant at Meadowood (Napa Valley), Michel Bras (Laguiole), and most recently Mugaritz (San Sebastián), Chefs Juliana Thorpe and Ignacio Zuzulich have found their culinary home at Dawn Ranch.

Their ever-evolving seasonal menu reflects their South American roots, global perspective, and deep respect for Northern California's exceptional ingredients. Each dish is thoughtfully composed to celebrate the rhythm of the seasons while creating a dining experience that is both refined and deeply personal.

For parties of more than four guests, please contact us at dining@dawnranch.com.

Reservations for November 2026 will open on October 1, 2026.

Top review

AndrewB

Dined 5 days ago

Excellent food, staff, and ambiance. Can't wait to go back!

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Experience

Chef's Experience

Experience

The Lodge Small Plates

Mamma Tanino's Ristorante

4.8

4.8 (1210)

$31 to $50

Italian

Sonoma

About the restaurant

Four blocks west of "The Square' tucked in the Sonoma Valley Center, Italian born chef, Gaetano Patrinostro uses a combination of the freshest local products and Italian imports to prepare authentic Italian cuisine. His pasta sauces are based on the region of origin, seafood and steaks are cooked to perfection and the desserts are not to be missed. Mamma Tanino's is an off The Square locals favorite and the at home feeling makes out of towners love this place.

Top review

TracyGold

Dined 5 days ago

Warm and friendly ambiance. Polenta appetizer was delicious and petrale sole with capers and lemon sauce was excellent

Street Social

4.9

4.9 (193)

$31 to $50

American

Petaluma

About the restaurant

Welcome to Street Social!
Eclectic comfort food.

Chef: Jevon Martin
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