Food & Wine

Destination-Worthy Hotel Restaurants in Sonoma County

The Palm Terrace at The Madrona

If you’re headed to Sonoma County for a vacation (or staycation), top local hotels and resorts house some pretty impressive restaurants, casual cafes and bistros worth staying in for. From ultra-luxe to low-key, here are some of the very best bets for hotel restaurants in Sonoma County. (Please note, this list only includes hotel restaurants that are open to the public.)

The Madrona

After a major remodel of this classic Wine Country inn, the property’s restaurant has been overhauled to reflect a more casual approach to dining. The dinner menu is a la carte, ranging from a humble burger to caviar and onion dip or Chicken Paillard with spicy brown butter. Cocktails are a highlight and the charming Hannah’s Bar menu includes pita with soy dip, pizzas, deviled eggs and oysters. Brunch and lunch have recently been added.

1001 Westside Road, Healdsburg, 707-395-6700

Farmhouse Inn

Tucked away in Forestville, this family-owned inn and spa has long been considered a top pick for travelers. The Farmhouse Inn restaurant is a fine-dining destination while the more casual Farmstand bistro serves up wood-fired pizzas along with larger entree dishes like roasted chicken and grilled ribeye steak.

7871 River Road, Forestville, 707-887-3300

Sante at Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa

This sprawling property includes several dining options, including an upscale food truck (seasonally), wine bar and the fine dining destination, Sante restaurant. A new brunch menu features the resort’s famous lemon cottage cheese pancakes with creme fraiche and orange marmalade. Oh how we’ve missed you.

100 Boyes Blvd., Sonoma, 707-938-9000

John Ash and Co. at Vintners Resort

John Ash Restaurant — John Ash (Photo Courtesy Vintners Resort)

There’s plenty to dine on at this Santa Rosa resort, including the iconic Wine Country restaurant founded by Chef John Ash. The Front Room bar is a casual meeting spot, while the River Vine Cafe offers simpler breakfast and lunch fare.

4350 Barnes Road, Santa Rosa, 800-421-2584

Lazeaway Club at Flamingo Resort

Flamingo’s Lazeaway Club is all about fun. Located poolside, you can sit indoors and sip cocktails with island-style small plates, or head outside to the cozy patio for the all-day menu of soba noodles, sliders, bibimbap bowl and poke.

2777 Fourth St., Santa Rosa, 707-545-8530

Drakes Sonoma Coast at Lodge at Bodega Bay

Drakes Lodge at Bodega Bay — Drakes Sonoma County Lodge at Bodega Bay (Photo Courtesy Lodge at Bodega Bay)

Drakes offers upscale ocean-side dining that includes duck breast, Steelhead with Meyer lemon butter or Cioppino. Fireside dining is more casual with burgers, steamed clams and oysters.

103 Coast Highway 1, Bodega Bay, 707-875-3525

Grossman’s at Hotel La Rose

This casual Jewish-style deli from the Stark Reality restaurant group has incredible brunches, a full bar with plenty of all-day cocktails and best-in-class homemade bagels.

308 Wilson St., Santa Rosa, 707-314-3722