Oh yeah! This is…read morethe good stuff! Was going camping at the beach a few weeks ago and didn't want to smoke the ribs in the cold/wet. I had been hearing about Red Eye locally and thought I would give them a try. I ordered in advance - I had heard they sell out fast if you don't put in an advance order. Pick up took longer than seemed reasonable for an advance to go order, but zero complaints about the quality of the food! I got two racks of pork ribs and they were spectacular. The other stuff e saw them putting out looked really good too. I normally smoke my own meats, but it is great to have someone local that does such a good job. Now I have a place I can go to when I don't have time to do it myself. Everyone who tried them loved them- including a friend who was a chef in New Orleans. I think Red Eye are the best thing going around here for real BBQ (by a good measure). If you haven't tried them yet, get over there! You are in for a real treat!

While the food that I ordered (or at least got of what was available) was objectively delicious…read moreand seasoned wonderfully, my experience of ordering and waiting was dissapointing and overall ruined my lunch. *PS I ordered under the name Zed if you see this review. There was already quite a line by the time I came in around 12:40 and was eager to try everything after reading the amazing reviews. I decided to order all the cuts except for short rib (they were sold out) and the chicken. As I am placing my order, I see some miscommunication between the chef (Bob I believe) and the person who took my order, something about not following the inventory count of cuts available, potentially leading to over-orders. I prayed there would still be enough for what I ordered and stayed optimistic. About 10 minutes after ordering, I was told that the beef cheeks were sold out. I was okay with that as they refunded me immediately. 15 minutes later and I'm told that the spareribs are also sold out. At this point the only things available were the pork belly and jalapeno cheddar sausage. I still wanted to try the two that were still available, but was dissapointed in having to experience this. As for the food itself, to say the least it was very good. The pork belly was perfectly salted and simply melted in my mouth. The sausage was juicy, had a great snap to it, and had a perfect ratio of cheese to sausage. The jalapeno is subtle and doesn't punch you with spice, but the subtle hint of spice with each bite was addicting. The stand out for me would be their pickles. Korean pear, fresno chili, cucumber, and red onions made up the pickle mix. I loved the sweet n sour of the pear and couldn't stop eating it. The cornbread was also nice and fluffy. Would I come back to try this? 100%. Just from the pork belly and sausage, I can't wait to try the short rib/cheek/spareribs. I would recommend everyone who wants to try Red Eye to either PRE-ORDER or come early before they open, as I came ~40 minutes after opening and most of the meats were sold out. I wish there was a clearer tracking system of how many cuts were left, as placing an order only to be told AFTER ordering that stuff was already sold out is extremely frustrating. Maybe having 1 more person would also help as well, as I waited close to 30 minutes for my order. I will update this review after another attempt, as this could have simply been an off day.

I found out about Second Staff food truck/mobile pop up from Sonoma Magazine under an article for…read more"Where to get late night fried chicken". Their specialty is Korean fried chicken served with sides of green apple cold slaw and hokkaido milk bread. Came here yesterday to Cooperage brewery where they were doing a pop up and met Sean. He was very nice and assisted me with my order. I went with the Goddess KBBQ, sweet, tangy with just a little bit of spice. It comes with 3 pieces of chicken, large bread and cold slaw. My fingers were sticky & orange but boy, was the food delicious! Looking forward to seeing more from Second Staff, more pop ups or eventually their own small restaurant.

Do not walk, run to any event these guys do because GAHT DAMN is it good!!! These people really…read moreknow what they're doing when it comes to integrating exquisite, robust flavors into such simple ideas. I got their tofu sando and spicy fries and when I say it was next level, I'm not joking. The flavors remind me so much of the fine dining but their approach is down to earth. Do not sleep on this, guy fieri is shaking in his boots trying to find this flavor town frfr.

This food will change your life! The jerk chicken is amazing!! The rice and peas Absolutely…read moredelicious. Salad is off the hook fresh and tasty!!! The owner Kingsley is super vibrant, friendly and his positive vibes will have you riding high for days. Enjoying food on the backyard deck overlooking the creek and jamming some reggae while tasting Jamaican lifestyle! New Permanent Location 2792 4th St Santa Rosa Ca 95404

Tried Jamerikan Jerk the other day and WOW!easily one of the best meals we've had in a while!…read more We ordered 5 plates for the family: the planachos, loaded fries, oxtail plate, jerk chicken plate, and the ribs. Every single thing was a hit (which almost never happens when you're feeding a whole family ). The meat was super tender and flavorful, and the portions were legit. You can also tell the chef genuinely cares about his food, great energy and personality, which honestly made the experience even better. Definitely recommend if you're looking for something different and seriously good!

The food. The service. 12/10. I got a pork bbq sandwich and the brussels. Believe me when I say GET…read moreTHE BRUSSELS. the pulled pork was tender and flavorful. The brussel sprouts were perfectly charred and had the best sauce. They were amazing. The service was fast and super friendly. Highly recommend them.

These guys are solid. I'm originally from the East Bay, Richmond to be exact and I've tried tons of…read moregood BBQ out that way. Since moving to Sonoma County, it has been hard to find BBQ joints. Me and the lady decided to stop at the parliament brewery in Rohnert park and War Pigs BBQ had their tent set up and I just couldn't pass up the opportunity when the aroma of smoke hit my nostrils. Everyone was ranting and raving over the pulled pork fries and they did not disappoint. They even threw in a free slice of brisket for us to try. We'll be supporting this local business, thanks War Pigs BBQ.

Incredible food and wonderful people! Creative dishes, generous portions, and excellent service. I…read morehave never had a meal that was anything less than delicious, 10/10.

Wanted to like this place because the Cajun concept and Hell's Kitchen connection caught my…read moreattention, but the value just wasn't there for the prices being charged. This was during their pop-up setup at Lagunitas Brewery, so I understood it wouldn't be a full restaurant experience, but the pricing still felt high for what appeared to be mostly wholesale/frozen products. The food honestly felt more like elevated Costco/Sysco-style concession food than chef-driven Cajun cooking. The fries were clearly Kirkland frozen fries, the kettle chips looked straight out of a Costco bag, and the burger patties also seemed pre-made/frozen. I was honestly fine with the kettle chips, but once you start noticing almost everything feels wholesale while paying "celebrity chef" pricing, it changes the experience. At $15-16 per item plus tip prompts at checkout, I expected more fresh or house-made elements. Food trucks and pop-ups around the Bay Area put in serious work making things from scratch, smoking meats, hand-cutting fries, or using fresh patties at similar prices. This felt more like paying for branding than craftsmanship. The loaded fries and sauces were decent, and the concept definitely has potential, but the pricing just doesn't match what's actually being served right now. I genuinely hope Chef Bradley focuses more on fresh ingredients and execution moving forward, because food trucks that actually put that level of work in deserve these kinds of prices more than frozen wholesale products do.

My family and I booked a sushi class with Chef Kao at the Seamus tasting room. He had everything…read morebeautifully set up and was ready to teach us how to make our yummy lunch. We started with some edamame appetizer, we got a bowl of miso soup and were taught to make 3 different sushi rolls. A big perk was Jim and his very tasty wines that came with the class. We thoroughly enjoyed our time there!

My 11yo daughter and I had a blast! It was a fun, intimate class, and Chef Keo was engaging,…read moreinformative, and so helpful. We left very full and excited to make some sushi at home!

Criminal Pie and Pantry is a Popup that will be happening every Saturday from 11am-2pm. I happened…read moreto be the first customer today right at 11am on their first day. I got to speak to Dawn, the owner, for quite awhile. She is a wonderful person, who really cares about her neighborhood and offering something where people can gather and eat some delicious pie. Speaking of the pies, I tried a savory and a sweet pie. Their chicken pot pie is excellent! It reminded me a lot of my families recipe. This is not a heavy, creamy pot pie. The filling is a wonderful combination of chicken and vegetables with a light, creamy sauce. It's seasoned perfectly and the chunky texture is great. The crust is buttery and flaky. The lemon apple pie is full of apple slices and has a wonderful citrusy pop to it. The crust is the same and perfectly buttery! She set up a lovely sitting area in her driveway. Several neighbors came out in support of the Popup! Please come and check this out on Saturday mornings!

Tried Nellie's today at the Sonoma Plaza in their food tent…read more Both the Po' Boy and the grilled oysters were delicious. The oysters were meaty and delicious! Oysters were $18 for 4, not sure if this is normal or catering prices- but it was delicious!

I absolutely recommend Nellie's BBQ oysters. They are large, fresh and NEVER disappoint. I follow…read moreher where ever she goes. And Mr. Nellie is so sweet. Yum yum yummy everytime.

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.