Caffeinated Cowboy

Once again Besame Mucho delivers again. If you want solid latin fusion food in an upbeat setting…read morecome here. The decor is eclectic and the staff is welcoming. The queso fundido is generous with a good amount of chorizo. It's now served with hot corn tortillas. The elote is still one of our favorites with a nice spiciness and la crema. The servers and staff are always gracious and happy to accommodate. Jorge and Miguel are great. Such a wonderful addition to the food scene in downtown Railroad Square. We highly recommend Besame Mucho.

This is an Instagram-ready, beautiful and happening spot for lunch. Everything looks glam and…read morepeople's birthday shout outs are wild and loud. Our waiter was very attentive and professional, and overall we were pleased with our experience. We ordered: Menudo: This comes with a pork hock and loooooots of tripas. My limes were a bit dry, but aside from that the flavor was very spot on and it was very filling. Tres leches french toast: Yummmmm, delicious! I'm not sure how 'tres leches'-y it was, but definitely milky, moist, and crunchy on the outside. It worked for me! Conchas: Ok this actually blew me away. I'm used to conchas being dry and not very satisfying, but these literally stayed soft DAYS after I brought them home. The souffle topping on top covered the entire top of the concha and this was an absolute delight. Honestly, best conchas I've had in the US so far. I wouldn't mind coming here again and trying other items. Personally, the loudness of the "birthday music" (reggaeton) was a little much for a morning/brunch hour, but people seemed to enjoy the hype.

Chignon platter

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Left- dulce Amanecer, Right: Fresa cocktail

Grossman’s Noshery & Bar

4.3(915 reviews)

We always enjoy coming to Grossman's--the food is consistently great, and the staff is a big reason…read morewe keep coming back. Andrew is hands down one of our favorite servers. He's always attentive, friendly, and brings the perfect amount of humor to every visit. He makes you feel taken care of without it ever feeling over the top. We always look forward to seeing him!

What a cute spot delivering some good eats, great cocktails, awesome service, and cool vibes. I…read moreforgot our waiter's name, but he was awesome. Food was really yummy and the fries were EVERYTHING....must be a Sonoma thing bc we had them at another restaurant as well. We sat indoors but there is an outdoor area as well. Reservations not required but easy to make online at OpenTable. Would definitely come back again!

Nice big place

Assembled from the smoked and pickled fish board!

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Weekend at Bubbie's

Jeffrey's Hillside Cafe

4.3(892 reviews)

1.7 mi

We had such a wonderful experience at Jeffery's Hillside Café! The food was incredibly fresh and…read moretruly tasted homemade. The Brussels sprouts hash was absolutely delicious with such unique and flavorful touches -- you can tell a lot of care goes into every dish. The omelette was also excellent, perfectly cooked and full of flavor. Everything was great from start to finish, and the service was warm and welcoming. We will definitely be coming back

This spot had been recommended by others so I thought I would try it. Tucked away behind route 12…read morein Santa Rosa, this quaint spot offers your usual breakfast fare as well as a few lunch items. We were seated outdoors - the place closes at 1:30 and we got there around 12:50 - indoor tables full. The patio is shaded and comfortable. Service was prompt and courteous. The food arrived quickly. I had Joe's Special - a more unique scramble of eggs, ground beef, spinach and mushrooms with Asiago cheese and hash browns. The flavors were very well combined and everything tasted good. My son had the French Toast which came with 2 eggs and sausage as well: that's good was very good, but I continue to be disappointed in brunch spots that do not serve pure maple syrup - instead using your usual knock off breakfast syrup. It is a game changer for me and the food as a result suffers. No bubbles here with your breakfast, to be noted, if you like that with your brunch... but that is ok. All in all, good food, quick service, usual pricing (we paid $40 or so for our meals).

Smoked Willie Bird chicken and butternut squash hash with eggs and jalapeño aioli.

Fromage Blanc blintzes with homemade lemon curd and berry sauce.

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Mmmm...latte...

Americana

4.0(440 reviews)

Came on a Sunday to check out this place. Ambiance and service were great!…read more The food delicious! We ordered chilaquiles and since we could not decide on whether we wanted pancakes or French toast, our server Ana mentioned we can do half and half so we can try both. It was lot of food, I would recommend to share the chilaquiles plate if you want to try a few other items. We truly loved the everything about this place and would definitely check the place out if ever out here again.

Had a great meal on Saturday. Staff was friendly and very serviceable. I appreciated that there…read morewere several different areas for dining depending on what vibe you were looking for. Plenty of parking too. I ordered the breakfast burrito and it was good. I do wish the potatoes inside the burrito had been warmer. The red sauce wasn't too flavorful or spicy which is what I expected but it didn't distract from the yummy taste of the burrito. The hibiscus refresher was delicious. Will definitely be back.

Dining room

Santa Rosa Omelette

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Chilaquiles

Brothers Cafe

4.3(294 reviews)

Served quickly, good menu choices. A bit on pricey side but the food and service was good…read more I enjoyed homemade jam on the table YUMMY!

Brothers Cafe is a unique and great addition to this part of Santa Rosa. I had heard this was a…read moregreat place and now I know why! Brothers is run by the same folks who run "Hole In The Wall" in Sebastopol, which we've been loving for years. The menu is practically the same, so I can order my favorites like their "Hole In The Wall Scramble" and their Dutch Baby. The really funny part of this place is they have a Drive Thru counter. I'm not sure if you can order anything on the menu if you're driving through, but how funny that they kept that aspect of the place. The former resident of this building was a Burger King and then Zee's Diner. First, a big shout out to our server who was just so sweet and fun to talk with. I believe her name was Alex? The food was solid and just as good as it is in Sebastopol. Although, I should add that this isn't your typical Dutch Baby. A traditional Dutch baby would not have apples and cinnamon in it. In my experience, this would be a German Apple Pancake. Still 100% worth ordering and delicious! I also tried their Chilaquiles for the first time and really enjoyed this as well. The salsa verde on the chips is very tasty!

Inside

Biscuits and mushroom gravy with an egg on top.

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Interior from back corner booth

Cafe Mimosa

3.9(312 reviews)

0.7 mi

Locally owned & operated

Free parking

This was a great spot. Our first time in Santa Rosa, didn't disappoint…read more The food was great. Everything well cooked and put together. Their potatoes were fire. The service was great,waitresses were friendly and gave recommendations. The manager Evelyn was a great, as well as our waitress Leily (I think I forgot her name) Either way they were both great. The restaurant was very clean and the lighting and style of the restaurant was very nice. Retro with modern style. Deff recommend for a good brunch with mimosas. Sorry I didn't take any photos it was too good

I have been there several times before and always had a wonderful food and a great experience. The…read moreservice has always been outstanding but today I was very disappointed in the food. The service was OK. I ordered an omelette. I always order a side of salsa but there, If you want salsa, it now costs an additional $2. It came with maybe 14 little round pieces of potato.The biscuit I ordered was really big, but it was cold and very dry. I had to ask for butter with it . By the time I got the butter, it was completely cold and not very good at all. It seems like restaurants are not only raising their prices but the quality and quantity has plummeted. I probably will not go back.

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Bird & The Bottle

4.4(1.9k reviews)

1.0 mi

Came to Bird & the Bottle with no expectations during a layover for work... wow is an…read moreunderstatement. Korean fusion spot with a beautiful patio view to enjoy outside, plus a super vibey ambiance inside. Happy hour runs 3-6 with cocktails and small bites. Now for the main attractions: the garlic noodles and ALL the tacos... WOAH. Total flavor explosion in your mouth. The tuna poke was incredibly fresh with the perfect amount of crunch from the taro chips. Since I was working, I went with a refreshing mocktail and it did not disappoint. Dom was super nice and helpful, and the portions were great too -- definitely enough to take leftovers home. If you're in the area, make sure to stop by. You will not be disappointed!

My family, my partner and I love this place. If you are looking for great service, yummy food and…read moreatmosphere- this should be your first and only stop. My girlfriend and I love every time we get Shawn as our server. She's attentive and makes us feel really comfortable. :)

Birds in the bathroom

BBQ'd Bone Marrow ($24)

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SF "Style" Garlic Noodles ($24)

The Spinster Sisters

4.1(1.2k reviews)

1.6 mi

This looks like an unassuming, neighborhood restaurant, but it was truly fantastic! Would…read moredefinitely go back if I'm in the area again. My boyfriend and I ordered wine, the artichoke dip, mussels, tagliatelle, 1/2 chicken, and bread pudding. There was a good variety of wine to choose from and the waitress was nice enough to give me a couple samples before ordering a full glass. We were surprised by the lemon / tangy flavor in the artichoke dip but really enjoyed it! We LOVED the mussels--this was a generous serving, and this was a great combination with the broth and sausage. The tagliatelle was clearly homemade and fresh, and the sauce was flavorful but light; the only thing I would change is the amount of peas / pea flavor. The chicken skin was perfectly crispy! Lastly, the bread pudding was literally baked fresh to the point where we almost couldn't order it. The staff told us it would be a bit of a wait, but when it took a little longer than expected, they continued to check in on us and whether we still wanted to wait. It was definitely worth it! It wasn't as sweet / cinnamon-y as other bread puddings that I've had, but was moist without being soggy and felt like a true homemade recipe. The ambiance was casual yet intimate, and despite being busy, didn't feel crowded or loud. We also appreciated that the wait staff didn't rush us out!

Creative and delicious. Great dish's for sharing and a nice staff. Busy place - reservations a…read moremust. Sadly my glasses fell out of my pocket. We called and left a prepaid fed ex envelope the next day for their return and called again, but never received them despite them letting us know they found them Still would go back for the food if I'm back in Santa Rosa.

Inside

Focaccia

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I love the large windows looking on to A Street. (Not my car, but wish it was).

Dierk's Parkside Cafe

4.2(1.1k reviews)

1.5 mi

Tried new pop up dinner selection. Sensational. Great meals. We love dirks. Great for breakfast…read moreand lunch. Dinner was great. Amazing food.

I love this neighborhood restaurant and so excited they've started a nice little pop up dinner…read moreservice on the weekends, only! My hubby and i got two tasty side salads with home made Meyer lemon vinaigrette ($5 ea) and shared the seared salmon fillet that topped a very tasty couscous salad filled with pees, feta cheese, cucumber, and more. ($28). We combined with our side salads, and...Ooh, Lala! It was the perfect warm springtime evening meal for both of us. And of course they are so friendly and willing to make alterations, additions, whatever you want. Excellent! I had pic of the salad too , but it was my check in pic and it disappeared from my phone camera(???). As a bonus, the owner, Mark offered free 3 Oz pours of their house Pinot to sample. Very nice gesture! Classic of this hospitable community friendly cafe.

Interior

Chicken Fried Steak with gravy on the side

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Biscuit with gravy

Hank's Creekside Restaurant

4.1(631 reviews)

1.6 mi

Had a lovely meal at Hank's the other day…read more We sat at an indoor table overlooking the creek. Water was flowing and everything was lush, green and beautiful outside. Should have taken a pic. Our waitress was cheerful and helpful and she didn't bother us even though we were the last customers in the house (my back was turned so I didn't even realize). Food was so tasty. Had a (large) omelet with cheddar cheese, sausage (the Cajun) and added spinach. Side of fruit was fresh. Biscuit (I had to take a picture!) was ginormous and delicious. So much I was able to share with my friend. With honey drizzled on top - yum. I did have to ask for the honey, they were happy to accommodate. To top it off, I found a spot right out front. A good karma kind of day. Will be back again soon.

Be warned, this place has hardly any parking so be prepared to hunt around and take a little walk…read moreto eat here. The menu is pretty typical of a diner. I didn't notice anything special. This is a place that has perfected serving up tried and true favorites and don't mess with stuff that isn't broken. My bf ordered pancakes, bacon and eggs. I had my piece-meal "vegan special": side of (dry) toast, side of avocado, side of hashbrowns, and a fruit cup. The service was super friendly and FAST; the diner was bustling, noisy and smelled of all things breakfast. You can tell looking around that people "know" this spot and have been coming here forever. A great place for breakfast with a quick turn-around time. There are no vegan-specific items on the menu but something can be cobbled together without the server seeming judgey about it.