I took my wife and 8 month old baby to the Glen Ellen Star for our 5th anniversary. The entire staff was incredibly kind and made us feel welcome even though our baby was making a mess and being noisy. The server would bring her tomatoes from their garden for her to play with, the manager at the pass would give her attention as my wife and I ate our meal. It was such a wonderful experience and the food was incredible. The flavors of the dishes danced on our pallets as we enjoyed the ambiance and kindness of the staff. The white sauce and sausage pizza was fantastic. Our scallop dish was incredibly well executed. The gulf prawns weren't the biggest, but the flavor was excellent. Being from Napa, it's nice to see our neighbors to the west doing such a great job with hospitality. Napa could learn a thing or two from Sonoma. read more

Intimate restaurant in Glen Ellen, with a cool chefs counter seating option. Recommend making a reservation. Service was so friendly and attentive. Definitely try the focaccia bread and the branzino. I ordered the chicken dish and the sauce was lovely. Parking was little confusing, we ended up parking on the street o and walked about 2 blocks. read more

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This was, without question, one of the best meals we've ever had. From start to finish, everything was impeccable. We sat at the chef's counter, which made the experience even more special because we were able to watch the entire team bring each dish together. We ordered the surf and turf special, the pasta dish, and the Brussels sprouts to start, which are an absolute must. Every ingredient tasted incredibly fresh, and you can tell a tremendous amount of care goes into every plate. What stood out just as much as the food was watching the owner and chef lead the kitchen. Even during busy moments, he remained calm, respectful, and supportive of everyone around him. Seeing that kind of leadership and professionalism behind the scenes was genuinely refreshing and added to our appreciation of the experience. Dessert was the perfect ending to an already incredible meal. We tried the vanilla ice cream and strawberry sorbet, and while both were delicious, the vanilla ice cream was the standout for me. We also had another dessert that was fantastic and beautifully executed. The atmosphere is charming, cozy, and unpretentious. You can come dressed casually in flip-flops or make it a special night out. Either way, you'll feel right at home. The location is also great, with a local bar just around the corner if you'd like to grab a cocktail afterward. The service was exceptional, warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. With a seasonally changing menu and such a strong commitment to fresh ingredients, I honestly can't wait to come back and see what they're creating next. I genuinely don't know how this place doesn't have a Michelin star yet. It's that good. read more

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We were greeted by a host and she guided us to our table . We ate outside and the string lights were lovely. The sky was lovely as the sun set and was a mild evening . The host offered us a blanket which was kind but nothing that we found we needed . We settled on the summer peppers and sweet corn , and orders the. Sausage and Shitake pie . Every dish was superb and exquisite . Our wait person Sophia was so helpful and guided us around the menu . Service was excellent and timely and we settled to split the stone fruit cobbler for desert . The balance of the food and flavors was impeccable . I so much want to go back for more . It was a highlight of our weekend getaway. read more

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I hate to give a lackluster review after one visit but after my husband woke up with cramping and stomach issues, I feel I must. We did enjoy a few things: the ambiance is tender and romantic, our service was good and the savory galette was delicious. I do not recommend the pasta. It was thick and the sauce was meh. Husband's bay scallops were swimming in avocado goop. Prices are high. Wine prices are high. This is a no for me. read more

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Dinner out on a Wednesday night with friends. Locals dinner with a generously comped corkage fee - we brought a few bottles of Pinot which were vastly different from one another but each quite solid in their own way. The winner of the evening was the 2021 Domaine de la Côte 'Memorious' Pinot Noir. The Neighbors Night special at Glen Ellen Star, in Glen Ellen, CA this night was a first course of wood fired rock shrimp, stone ground grits, puffed sorghum & chive oil complimented with a second course of deliciously wood roasted duck leg, creamed kale and glazed baby carrots, fig leaf glaze. The freshly baked and crusty Sourdough Focaccia with roman spice, house cultured honey butter, and castelines noir d'olive was delicious and we closed with the wood fired Sticky Toffee Cake, with Pecan almond nougat, caramel sauce and a side of vanilla maple bourbon ice cream. Hard to go wrong with that combo TBH. Pass the Pinot dammit. This place is on regular rotation now. Great service, great meal and warm setting on a Wednesday night in our little slice of heaven. read more

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Great food! But honestly the service was absolutely fabulous! Francis was so attentive and helpful! The place inside is pretty small and the music is too loud. read more

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Since we tried their sister restaurant, Stella, last night we had to try Glen Ellen too! And it definitely did not disappoint. All around fantastic meal! We had the brussel sprouts, wagyu zabuton and the hot salami pizza. The brussel sprouts were cooked to perfection and the sauce was so delicious. The wagyu zabuton truly melted in your mouth! Wow! The pizza was so fresh and all the flavors were a great combo. We loved everything! Service was wonderful. Everyone was so warm and friendly. Ambiance was nice - small, quiet and intimate. read more

Glen Ellen Star - Wagyu zabuton - New American Near Me - Glen Ellen, California

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We had a good family dinner here as our last dinner in Sonoma. It has been on our list to try for a while, so when we got a 7:45 pm reservation we jumped at the chance. They did not have a child menu, but our two kiddos loved the custom cheese pizza with red sauce. As adult starters, we had cauliflower and the late winter greens salad. My preference for salad dressing is more of a vinigarette rather than goat cheese, so I did not enjoy the salad as much. But cauliflower was interesting. I ordered the benzino, and my husband did the steak as our entrees. Not sure if it was the anticipation, but for me, the palate experience was okay. But fancy selection of wines. Ambiance was Sonoma dressy ;) read more

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We had a wonderful meal and especially enjoyed the gracious welcome we received from everyone from our waiter to the hostess who took our same day reservation. The food was absolutely delicious. The roasted papers were out of this world as were all the vegetables in the salad and the scallops dish we enjoyed. You really do provide cuisine that is "farm to table" and you deserve all the recognition you have received. Having your farm just down the road from the restaurant makes all the difference. read more

We were celebrating my birthday and staying just a quick three-minute walk away. Our 7:30 pm reservation didn't quite line up with our original table being ready, but they kindly offered us two high-top seats overlooking the kitchen instead. The space is small, charming, and was buzzing for a Sunday evening. Our waitress was incredibly warm, she walked us through the entire menu and took great care of us all night. We shared the Brussels sprouts, a white pizza pie, and the Wagyu. The pizza was delicious, and the Wagyu was cooked perfectly medium rare. I especially loved the charred greens served alongside it. For dessert, the Nishiki rice mint pudding was like a piece of art, vibrant, beautiful, and surprisingly light and delicious. Overall, we both truly enjoyed the meal and were so happy to celebrate my birthday dinner there. read more

Third time here, another delicious meal and another exceptional experience... Glen Ellen is the only spot I consistently come to each time visiting the Napa Valley area, and I'm always happy I came back! Pros- food is prepared perfectly. Amazing flavors and textures that are a party in your mouth! Service and recommendations are always on point. Usually come here with my son (Glen Ellen is his favorite Napa Valley spot!) this time I came with girlfriends and they all said they'd want to come back! One plans to bring her husband... Cons- parking can be hard, so plan accordingly! read more

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Glen Ellen star shares the same farm as their sister restaurant, Stella. A more elevated dining experience in terms of decor, food and price point. If you're looking for something fancier, come here. If you want more casual, go to Stella. Our favorite of the night was the sweet potato soup. The Brussels sprouts with bacon was too oily for my liking. My shrimp lumache didn't quite hit my taste buds. My hubby enjoyed his brick chicken. Our server was wonderful, this could be a good choice for dinner. read more

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We had a lovely dinner at Glen Ellen Star! Everything we ordered was delicious. The cauliflower with brown butter-tahini, peppadew peppers, and toasted almonds was outstanding, and both the pork belly and sausage pie were rich, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. The restaurant itself is warm, charming, and bustling, full but not overly loud, with a cozy, atmosphere. Our server was very friendly, though since we were tucked away in a corner, we were occasionally a bit forgotten. Still, she made up for it with such a sweet gestures. she packed a little ice cream to go, which was such a thoughtful touch. Overall, recommend for anyone visiting Napa and looking for a beautiful spot with amazing food and a relaxed vibe. read more

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First time visiting Glen Ellen and I was not prepared, even having trained on steep hills and Lombard street in the city. GPS sent us through Trinity/Dry Creek Roads from Yountville where we were staying...30+ minutes of continuous narrow, winding roads with nowhere to pull over to get your sh*t together. We're risking it all for this meal because one wrong turn, down the hill we go, and we'll be the mountain kitties' next meal. J/k! But in all seriousness, if you're coming from Napa/Yountville/St. Helena, avoid Trinity/Dry Creek Roads. Opening in 2012 from a TFL alum, Glen Ellen Star is the darling of this tiny town in Sonoma. They've been awarded Michelin Bib Gourmand (not to be confused with Michelin star) every year since their opening and the chef-owner is a 2025 James Beard Semi-Finalist for Best Chef in CA. They have a new sister resto, Stella (Kenwood) that opened in March 2025 serving Italian cuisine. Glen Ellen Star seemed so promising unfortunately, it seems we caught them on an off day but more on that latter. Rezzies are a must on the weekends. Note that there are various seating options on Resy. Dog-friendly in the front patio and "back alley". M E N U California cuisine with an emphasis on wood-fired cooking and seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. Beer and wine only. No cocktails. 3% non-cash fee. F O O D * Tomato Cream Pie w/ white sauce, red sauce, mozzarella, aleppo pepper ($30): https://tinyurl.com/fk56haub BEST dish of the night and a local fav for good reason, the wood fire pie had a good chewy exterior sourdough crust with poofy charred blisters and a subtle tang. Rich creamy tomato sauce that lowkey reminds me of vodka sauce. * Special of the Night: Clam Bake w/ clams, mussels, shrimp, sausage, cajun broth ($38): https://tinyurl.com/mwsa7d5u I only tasted the shrimp that was overcooked and the broth absent of said spices. Served with grilled bread. * Housemade Sedani Rigati w/ heirloom tomato "sugo", wild mushrooms, romano bean chow chow, burrata ($36): https://tinyurl.com/mc35rk5k You can never go wrong with rich, creamy burrata but TBH, this felt like something you can easily throw together at home in 12-15 minutes. I appreciate simplicity and trying to showcase top-notch ingredients but this vegetarian dish was bland and far too basic for the steep price. * 20 oz Double Cut Iberico Pork Chop w/ macadamia nut romesco, blistered jimmy nardello peppers & cherry pepper salsa ($68): https://tinyurl.com/3m462st5 - Requested medium rare-medium We enjoyed gnawing off the charred, fatty bits from the bone but the pork chop itself was underseasoned and dry (well done). I was surprised that the [raw] macadamia nuts weren't toasted for the romesco, which needed salt and pepper to enhance the flavor of the tomatoes. S E R V I C E Friendly and refined service from our server, Jason. A M B I A N C E Cozy cottage with open kitchen and chef's counter. Pleasant front patio seating over turf with fence for privacy. The "covered alley" we were seated in seemed like a side extension to the cottage. Def recommend the front patio instead. P A R K I N G Their private lot only holds about five cars. There's additional parking across the street. Overall, given the rave reviews, accolades, and the owner's pedigree, I found the food underwhelming. With the very limited resto options in Glen Ellen, I get why they're so popular tho. If you're staying in Sonoma, Glen Ellen Star is def worth a try since everyone has different palates. read more

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This was our first visit to "The Star" after driving past it countless times and hearing so many positive reviews. We were genuinely looking forward to the experience. First, don't let the Michelin plaque set unrealistic expectations. The food is certainly better than average, and the atmosphere is pleasant enough, but the overall experience didn't live up to what we expected for a restaurant promoting that level of recognition. The service was professional, but it lacked warmth and authenticity. Throughout the evening, we heard the staff repeating the same scripted introduction at every table. It felt polished, but not particularly personal or engaging. The dining room itself is charming, but our experience was distracted by constant interruptions. A service door beside our table seemed to open every few minutes, and there were numerous flies throughout the meal. At one point, we jokingly moved a fish head to an empty table nearby just to give the flies something else to focus on. The food was flavorful, but the presentation felt surprisingly casual for the price. The dishes seemed more assembled than thoughtfully plated, which made the overall value harder to justify. Dessert was a tasty fruit crumble, but we were repeatedly encouraged to add ice cream for an additional charge. It struck us as an odd upsell. If the chef believed ice cream completed the dish, it should have been part of the dessert from the beginning rather than an extra. One final piece of advice: if you're offered one of the outdoor tables closest to the road, politely decline. They sit only a few feet from a busy highway running through town. Those seats may maximize the restaurant's capacity, but they certainly don't enhance the dining experience. At these prices, you should expect to enjoy your meal without the constant noise and traffic passing just feet away. Overall, the food was enjoyable, but the experience didn't justify the premium price. There are better places to spend your dining budget. read more

Food was amazing here !!! I will definitely be coming back here. Everything we ordered was cooked perfectly. We ordered the Bronzino fish in the Wagyu. We have the house made sourdough focaccia and the broccoli. We also ordered the cake for dessert. One of the reasons I gave this place a five star is because the service was excellent. Overall, the place is not super fancy. It's more casual nice which makes it extremely enjoyable. read more

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Had the steak and the steak itself was excellent, the corn was not edible - impossible to eat. There was some sort of flower like vegetable that was way salty. The steak would have been better served with a nice vegetable and potatoes. read more

Glen Ellen Star - New American Near Me - Glen Ellen, California

There's a reason this place is famous. Went here to celebrate my best friend's bday and Glen Ellen Star is a quintessential Sonoma county experience. Amazing food, extensive wine list. And yes, definitely get the pizza. The desserts were also amazing. Can't beat house made ice cream. Made an affogato with their vanilla maple bourbon. Drool! The staff are lovely and the place itself is small and cozy. Beware parking. It is street parking only and can be tricky since it's such a small town. read more

Glen Ellen Star - Focaccia with honey butter and olive oil, and Carrots with Labneh and pistachios - New American Near Me - Glen Ellen, California

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Outstanding Resturant in Glen Ellen, exceptional service. Loved the unit dishes and truly enjoyed a special birthday dinner here, the pasta is so delicious. Highly recommend. read more

Glen Ellen Star - New American Near Me - Glen Ellen, California

Service started out slow - and then was great. The place is SUPER BUSY / we have wanted to try it out for a while as we live in Napa and everyone talks about this place. I compare it to Mustards in Napa - very popular - good service and food is dependable. It is very busy and loud / this is not fine dining. Think elegant comfort food. We had many shared dishes they were all very good. The best was the bread. read more

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My hubby took me here for my birthday yesterday. It was raining but we braved the rain! We started off with the roasted Brussel sprouts and celeriac bisque for appetizers. The bisque is so good! It's comforting. The Brussel sprouts has more bacon bits than the veggies which is probably good for others but it was overpowering for me. My main was the whole branzino which is great! Love the flavor and it was cooked very nicely! My husband had the 9oz wagyu steak and he enjoyed it although he said it wasn't that great for the price. I was a bit disappointed there are no cocktails but that's ok. I got the sparkling rose and my hubby got a pinot noir and both were good We got pizza to go and that was also great! Thin crust and quality ingredients! Service is amazing and the people are welcoming! The ambiance is cozy and warm as well. I love that its farm to table and you can definitely taste quality from the ingredients. Price Will definitely recommend. Food was a bit pricey but they were in Michelin guide i think so that is also counts for the price. Overall, enjoyed our meal and place is great! read more

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The best meal I have ever had - perfection! We were there for neighborhood night, and had the pre fixe dinner. The smoked wagyu burger was AMAZING. read more

Great find in Glen Ellen. A little off the beaten path, about 20 minutes from downtown Sonoma. The restaurant appears to be a renovated home. Very cozy. We sat outside and it was private and the space heater provided and lap blankets kept us warm. The device was fantastic and even got a visit from the manager to check on our experience. The fall salad was so unique, we really enjoyed it. My wife is gluten-free and the gluten-free pasta was on point. We will defiantly be back. read more

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What a wonderful surprise! We visited Glen Ellen for a little weekend getaway and never expected to discover one of my favorite pizzas in such a small town. Honestly, everything we tried on the menu was delicious, but the most memorable dish was definitely the pizza. The Margherita pizza was absolutely incredible, paper thin crust with the perfect amount of chewiness, topped with just the right amount of cheese that practically melted in my mouth. It was one of those pizzas that made eating carbs feel completely worth it. Simple, perfectly balanced, and unforgettable. I would absolutely make the trip again just for this pizza alone. read more

How did I not know about this place until now! In branching out and trying new places, Glen Ellen Star, 2025 Michelin Restaurant, caught my eye. So glad we decided to try this spot. It's absolutely amazing. We had the head of Cauliflower to start with. Amazing flavors. The brussel sprouts looked fantastic as well. The table next to us raved about them. The sourdough focaccia is a must add item as well. For mains, I had a cut of meat you don't find too often, wagyu zabuton . It was melt in your mouth yummy. My wife had the whole branzino, which I might need to get next time. It was that good. The setting is magical as well. So many nooks and cranny's with the main kitchen and smaller indoor/outdoor rooms. Rustic and wonderful. They also have Neighborhood Night. This is where the chef tries the new menu items. The food is discounted and there is free corkage to boot. We'll be back for Neighborhood night for sure!!! read more

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This is a top notch restaurant where you can expect to have a great dinner consistently. They change their menu up quite a bit and always have delicious gourmet cooked food. The wood fired pizzas are amazing, and the service is impeccable. The atmosphere is very warm and I highly recommend it for a nice dinner out. It's a little on the expensive side, but you get a predictably great experience. I recommend calling ahead and making a reservation to make sure they have room. They can get pretty busy. read more

My husband and I loved the dinner we had here. I made a reservation to sit at the Chef's Counter which was a fun experience. It was cool to have a front row seat to the action in the kitchen. To start, we had the Brussels sprouts with the most delicious candied bacon. For our mains we ordered the wagyu zabuton steak with cabbage, and the whole branzino. The fish was good - the ube yam puree was interesting and paired nicely. The steak was the true star of the meal. Perfectly cooked medium rare, tender, and flavorful. Also the trout roe buttermilk on the cabbage was so unique, I absolutely loved it! It was my birthday so the restaurant gave me a free scoop of ice cream in a to-go container at the end of the meal which was a nice touch. If we are ever in the area again I would definitely want to come back! read more

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Hidden gem. Best meal in Sonoma, and honestly Napa, too. This place was an 11/10 and it was very approachable, unlike Napa. MUST GO!!! read more

Glen Ellen Star - Dessert - New American Near Me - Glen Ellen, California

I do not know why it's taken me so long to get to Glen Ellen Star. I have been missing out. I finally ventured here with my daughter for restaurant week. $60 for a starter, entree and ice cream. We arrived about 10 minutes to 5 o'clock, so were able to park in their parking lot. It's not that big, but there is street parking. You're greeted by a hostess outside that checks you in and brings you to your table. The restaurant has a refined relaxed vibe - dress casual or dress up. Wood fire cooking technique is used for their California inspired dishes. Produce and meat is sourced locally, their wine is local too. We had Brussel sprouts (brown sugar bacon marmalade) and crab deviled eggs for first course. Creole smothered grilled pork chops ( mole rojo, late winter succotash & pecan crunch) and clam pizza ( white sauce, mozzarella, shaved Yukon gold potatoes & clam relish) for second course. Choice of ice cream for dessert ( vanilla maple bourbon and pear cardamom sorbet). We also decided to order off their regular dessert menu and tried the coffee cake (vanilla Chantilly, caramelized gravenstein apples). We loved everything we ordered. The quality of the ingredients is apparent ( so fresh). Our server Alex was fantastic- giving recommendations and telling us a little bit about the highlights of the restaurant. We learned about locals night on Wednesdays. I definitely want to come back for that sometime soon. What a lovely dining experience- can't wait to come back. read more

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Glen Ellen Star is a farm to table restaurant in Glen Ellen. We ordered the Brentwood corn as an appetizer and I got the Wood Fired King Shrimp as my meal. We had the poppy seed cake for dessert since we went there for my birthday. It was good, although nothing really wowed me. The service was excellent and they were very attentive. I would give the service here 5/5. There is not a lot of parking around the restaurant. The biggest complaint was that they are only open from 5pm-9pm and it's very busy and crowded. Every table fills up quickly. They have tried to monopolize on every space they possibly can in this small restaurant, which left me feeling like I was a number jammed packed into a small room. There are two rooms you can dine in and patio seating next to a main road. We were seated in the corner of a room right next to a loud table of 3 people with tables all around us, which made this dining experience feel claustrophobic. There is only one bathroom for this entire place and the pathway there is narrow so it feels like you are dodging other customers or waiters to get there and back to your seat. My recommendation would be to get a table outside if possible if you go here. You will hear road noise, but will be a better overall experience. read more

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We have dined here many times but just had a fantastic meal and the best service. Matt was our server and he was such a pleasure, really added to the experience. Food was all delicious. This place is so special, it really has a soul. read more

I will never go back to this horrid restaurant! It is highly overprice and after we ate we payed our bill and they called us and said we gave no tip. TOTAL LIE. We had already got charges for the tip so we had to all the way back there and confront the manager about making us pay a double tax. WORST RESTURANT EVER! read more

Glen Ellen Star is probably my favorite restaurant in Sonoma. The restaurant is made up of a bunch of small rooms but that doesnt take away anything. The staff is always attentive and helpful without being pushy. Now on to the food. The best thing at Glen Ellen is the pizza. The dough they use is just fantastic. I'm a pizza maker and often I go to restaurants thinking I can do better at home but Glen Ellen is really top notch. They do an egg yolk jam and it is to die for. A lot of the other dishes are classic elevated American its really good but if you come here you need the pizza. read more

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Place is great. 4 of us and we liked all our dishes and service. We didn't try the desert though so cant comment on that and we didn't have pizza this time. But all apps and entries are very good read more

Being from Sonoma County, and having had this place on my list to go to for years, I was thrilled to dine here tonight and it was 100% what I expected and more. We had a large group, and had a pre-fixe family style menu and our group had the Most wonderful time. Each dish got rave reviews, especially the Wagyu and Branzino. But the surprise at the end was the ice cream - homemade and in little containers - each flavor so amazing. Magical night! Thank you so much! read more

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Glen Ellen Star is such a cute and cozy restaurant serving up delicious wood fired food. My boyfriend and i shared their frog hollow stone fruit and halibut tartare to start and they were both wonderful and refreshing. The pineapple tamarind coulis that the tartare was served with was especially mouthwatering. I got their Hawaiian BBQ brick chicken for my entree, it had a crispy pineapple coconut rice cake on the side which was so delicious. Both of the desserts we got were great too but the real stand out was their cherry pie ice cream! I wish i ordered a second because it was just that good. read more

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Despite living in the area, this was our first trip out to the beloved Glen Ellen Star with some out of town friends. Right off the bat, parking is very challenging in the area. They have a small lot, but it fills up quickly and it isn't super clear where you can park on the main street, while still having a car to return to after dinner. Leave yourself at least 10-15 additional minutes for parking. The restaurant has a couple of different dining areas. The main dining room up front feels quite cramped and as a result, it was also quite loud and at times, difficult to hear our server or hold a conversation. The menu is small, which isn't a bad thing - I love when restaurants choose to do fewer things well rather than throw together an insane menu (like Salt and Stone, for example), so my hopes were quite high on the execution front. Service at Glen Ellen Star was phenomenal - definitely the highlight of the evening. Despite being fully booked, our servers and bussers were quite attentive. We brought in wine to enjoy with dinner ($35 corkage with one corkage waived per purchase off their wine list) - the wine service was great. They always checked on the temp of the bottles and offered to chill them down as needed. Only minor complaint was lack of Burgundy glasses for chard/pinot. Unfortunately, the food just wasn't that special and without hesitation, I could name 5-6 other restaurants in the area with better food at better prices. Just as a couple of examples: (1) We had a caviar special which was a small potato rosti topped with creme fraiche, a small dollop of caviar, and chives. What arrived was a horrific mess - the potato rosti was quite soggy and oily and the creme fraiche melted into a pool, taking with it some of the caviar and chives. This is an example of something excellent in theory but just absolutely gone wrong in execution. (2) We also had the panzanella salad, which of course is all about the bread/croutons. In a traditional panzanella, they use dried/stale bread but crucially, it is rehydrated with a combination of dressing and tomato juices. We definitely had the dried/stale bread part of it, but it was next to impossible to chew so we ended up just eating the rest of the salad, which was actually pretty good. Sadly, the entrees didn't get much better. The best part of the meal was the tomato cream pizza, although even that had it's flaws. The dough was way too overworked, which made for a very tough, chewy crust. I want to reiterate that the service was exceptional all throughout the evening, but the food just didn't deliver. Given the price and painful parking situation, unfortunately, Glen Ellen Star just won't be top of our list for a return visit. read more

===TL;DR=== - Truffle pizza - Snake river farms american wagyu zabuton - Wood fired whole branzino - Cabernet - Dessert ===TMI=== What a wonderful and lovely restaurant in this area. Though, personally it was hard to find parking. However, if you're lucky, you can score a spot at their mini lot located at the side of the restaurant. Came here with reservation and that was a good choice because many people hovered over the host outside. Inside was very warm, woody, and cozy - saw this when I used their restroom inside lol. Sat outside at the front patio and it was such a vibe with the grass underneath your foot. Personally, not sure if I'm used to Japanese Wagyu or not but their American Wagyu was too chewy for my liking. Felt like I had to do extra work for what should be a good cut of meat. The presentation and flavor were ok. I liked the green garlic hash brown tho. Truffle pizza is where it's at!! Crispy where it should be with cheesy pulls and that truffle aroma - delightful. Come here, grab a glass of wine and let the clock tick away. read more

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Came here while in Sonoma for a wedding but it also happened to be my husbands birthday & what a wonderful birthday dinner it was! The food & service was splendid. They started us off with a complimentary glass of wine, before moving into food. I had the strawberry salad which was absolutely delicious & my husband had the branzino that had this delicious mix of plantain, pineapple, & olive which he said was to die for even though he isn't a fan of olives. We both split the pizza made out of what they said was a 14 year old sourdough starter pack & it was a perfect blend of spicy & sweet & tasted just as good when we ate it cold later on at our hotel. By the end of the meal, we thought we were full & ready to go but they surprised my husband with their homemade vanilla maple bourbon icecream with a candle for his birthday just when we thought we couldn't be more impressed. It was our first time in the Sonoma area & we were thoroughly delighted to have enjoyed this farm to table meal as one of our first! & the wonderful service was a cherry on top! read more

Glen Ellen Star - Strawberry Blue Salad - New American Near Me - Glen Ellen, California