We had a large party of 10 and the waitstaff was extremely attentive. Food came out quickly and everyone's meal looked amazing. I had the schnitzel and it was very large, crispy, and cooked perfectly. read more

TLDR: go here if you're looking for an affordable and delicious Sonoma experience. This restaurant was fantastic. My boyfriend and I had dinner here tonight (a Thursday) while visiting the area. I was looking for a restaurant that used local ingredients, and this fit the bill. The food was delicious. We got the heirloom tomato salad (boyfriend's favorite), the little gem Caesar salad (my favorite), a half-mushroom-half-blue-cheese pizza (both great, but only get the blue cheese if you LOVE blue cheese bc it was very funky), and the pot roast (SO TENDER). The prices are extremely reasonable and the portions are HUGE. The pot roast alone could have fed 4 people as a main dish. You're basically guaranteed to have leftovers. The staff was friendly and attentive. They had a nice, affordable wine list. Parking was very easy. My only regret is not having a dessert :( read more

What a wonderful gem of a place in the cute little town of occidental. We can't wait to come back and enjoy the thoughtful, homey menu, well curated wine list, and comfort-forward desserts. Nothing pretentious, just delicious, crowd pleasing food. read more

I told them I'd give them a good review. Their oils, herbs, dairy, the halibut -- everything -- was very fresh. The halibut was flaky on the inside, crusty on the outside, done to perfection. The fingerling potatoes and asparagus had just the right textures. The mushrooms on the pizza were diverse and of high quality. (I think there was even a Morel in there!) The Brussels sprouts were roasted just right. The most telling: Even though they prepare you a rich meal, you don't go away with that heavy feeling, like someone's trying to kill you by feeding you fat. Even having the leftovers the day after didn't give that feeling. Rich, but not excessive, with very fresh ingredients. I would rather that the meal was a bit less rich, maybe. Still, a memorably good meal. Recommended! read more

This restaurant was the highlight of our family vacation! Waiter was very kind, food was amazingly delicious and we would have eaten there every night if we could have!! read more

Friendly local service, large portions, of okay food. As there is not a lot of choice in Occidental, this is a decent one.

Last night I had my birthday dinner at Hazel. Everything was absolutely perfect. The service was absolutely fantastic!! The food was incredible! My party had pretty much one of everything on the entrée side and it was all delicious. The fried brussel sprouts were awesome as well. Dessert is an absolute must at this place too!! I will definitely be back!!! read more

Hazel has long been a favorite of mine. I was desolate when Bistro des Copines, Hazel's predecessor, closed but this has been a truly worthy replacement. It's a great example of a restaurant that knows what it's good it. The menu is not huge but everything is done with care. Their pizza is among the best in Sonoma County. Love the laidback, local vibe here, too. read more

Visited wine country recently and after being recommended by a local we went and had a wonderful farm to table meal. My better half had the meatloaf, I opted for the pizza and a salad. Probably one of the best pepperoni pizzas I ever had. I am not a meatloaf person but enjoyed their take of the classic American dish and it was preset tasty! The staff was very friendly as well. If I visit the area again I would definitely revisit Hazel! read more

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Love this place. Was good we had a special night there. We will go again. Chicano Bee Master of the North The Wizard of the Zapata Legions of the North.... Viva Zapata Pedro read more

We love this restaurant! Found it four years ago when we stayed at Occidental Lodge for a weekend and have been returning every year during our weekend getaway. The pizzas are a big hit with my sons. The wife loves the fish dishes and the ribeye is my favorite. The fried brussels sprouts are our go to appetizer. My sons didn't enjoy brussels sprouts until we tried them here! The fresh apricot jam is to die for... Brunch always includes the beignets! Can't wait to return next year! read more

Hazel is our local favorite for their amazing farm to table food. Everything on the menu is delicious. And don't skip dessert!

This is as an absolute gem that we stumbled upon! Everything was absolutely so delicious! The schnitzel was the size of my head!! Lol. This will be a must anytime we are in this area!! read more

Cute restaurant, very friendly service and good food. We started with the bacon brussel sprouts which were fantastic, then got our meatloaf and chicken entrees which were both excellent, perfectly cooked and large portions which we appreciate. Deducted one star as the apple pie type dessert we ordered was just overwhelmingly sugary with no real taste of apple. Will definitely eat here again and perhaps have better luck with another dessert option. read more

This spot is very cute and very quaint. The kitchen is open concept in the dining area. You can see the giant brick oven for pizza. We ordered the ribs to share and a meat pepperoni pizza. Also- we got an order of bread and a sundae to finish the meal. The ribs were finger licking good. However, I'm so sad to say the pizza was not my favorite! I don't enjoy when I pick up a slice and the toppings all slide off. So before you know it you're eating the crust and bread alone, and scooping the toppings into your hand. Overall, not a great pizza experience! Too oily and messy for my taste. The ribs were sooooo good though. If I ever stop by again, I'll order just the ribs! The bread was very fresh- but very dense with a soda flavor. Some may love that, I found it difficult to eat. But it's hard to be mad about fresh bread. The sundae was delish- hard to go wrong with a sundae. This place does deserve 4 stars. It was an nice dining experience. If the pizza was more on point- a five star experience. But sorry, so many other places that offer better pizza! read more

Hazel was amazing! Huge portions, full of flavor and friendly, accommodating staff.

We stayed in Occidental once and decided to try Hazel on a whim for brunch. Ever since then, we have not stopped talking about how incredible it is and have even driven an hour and a half out of our way to eat here again. This place always goes beyond and every bite is absolutely delicious. I would highly recommend everyone try this place for brunch (and get the crab Benedict)!! This is by far one of my favorite places to eat at ever, definitely make sure to stop by. read more

Hazel - Crab Benedict and scrambled eggs - Pizza Near Me - Occidental, California

Wow! Totally impressed. Very nice portions and delicious! Can't wait to get back and try some of the other goodies on the menu. Highly recommend grabbing a bite here if you're in Occidental. Save room for dessert for sure! read more

Cool place with good service. Pork schnitzel is the best I've ever had outside of Germany. It is a huge portion so definitely able to share this. read more

Reserved online, made the drive out to Hazel, can't wait to go back! Everything was spectacular. The octopus salad was probably the best I've ever had, the scallop crudo was divine, the pita plate was was a packed plate full of fun. The halibut was creatively flavored, the mushroom quinoa was a marvelous umami bomb. We ordered several desserts, all of which get 2 thumbs up. Everything was generously portioned, we were ecstatic to bring it home and feast on leftovers the next day. read more

Brussels, Pizza and Chicken were delicious. Portions are great and the taste was amazing! Make sure to save room for desserts. read more

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Hazel offers welcoming and excellent service. We started with the fresh sour dough bread, home baked with olive oil and was very filling. My husband enjoyed the tender home style pot roast and was almost able to finish this large portion. Halibut was fantastic and made to order as I did not want potato and was offered additional fresh asparagus. There was Rhubarb Cobbler that was a delight. We will happily return! Thanks so much! read more

Found this jewel of a restaurant accidentally and could not have been happier. The server was so personable and the dishes we ordered were perfect!! There is something very special about this restaurant. You can tell the minute you walk in, you can feel the love they put into their ambiance and their cooking. I wish I lived closer so that I could be a regular. Whenever I'm in the area, if at all possible, I WILL eat only here!! You must try this restaurant. My friend had the ribs as an entree and used the homemade sourdough bread to soak up all the goodness that was enveloping the ribs. I had the pot roast and sorry mom, it was just as good ( probably better) if I'm being honest!! Their sourdough bread is the owner's wife's recipe and made there. It is so good we bought more to take home. read more

My favorite restaurant in Sonoma. The food is spot on delish, the service is great and the setting is relaxing and cozy. No better way to end the day in Occidental! read more

Enjoyed a lovely and relaxing brunch. Great atmosphere, inside or outside at tables with umbrellas, excellent, friendly service. Delicious coffee, waffles, eggs Benedict...everything yummy! Out of this world beignets...will be dreaming about them! Highly recommended! read more

Hazel - Incredibly delicious beignets, topped with homemade strawberry rhubarb jam-beyond delicious! - Pizza Near Me - Occidental, California

Excellent food. Great service. It's family owned. A hidden gem around the winery area. The restaurant decor is also very cute and comfy. We will definitely come back. It's in a cute little town also read more

What a gem, hidden in magical Occidental. Food is excellent. We had the home made sourdough bread - they serve a whole loaf! The brussle sprouts were so good. We got two main courses, which was way too much - the portions are BIG. The schnitzel was huge and excellent. We got the pot roast based on other reviews here and actually were not as impressed - it was a bit burnt and dry and even though everything with it was really good, the meat itself was just OK. But overall this is definitely a 5-star experience. read more

This was my first time ever going to Hazel. We went because of Restaurant Week but we will definitely be back. The portion size was huge and everything we had was delicious. Highly recommend the Brussel sprouts. And any of their desserts, we had the apple crisp though. Not overly sweet at all and the crumble was amazing. Both of us brought home almost our entire entree. Because after our appetizers and knowing we had dessert coming we just couldn't finish them. read more

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Always delicious with super friendly service! Hazels is a favorite. Always enjoy our time here and highly recommend.

The owners deserve a reward for cooking wonderful food during the Pandemic while other places in Occidental chose to completely shut down. I've had all of their take out dishes and they are wonderful. They have the best tasting pizzas and their appetizer ribs are fantastic. Thank you so much for having served your community so well! You are very special people. read more

What an experience, when going to occidental over the years I've always eaten at Negris but the night I was coming in to occidental it was closed. I saw that Hazel was open so I made reservations and looking at the menu was looking forward to it. My plan was to order Pork Schnitzel I've made it my whole life and loved the chance to try another version. When we arrived it was almost 8pm and the restaurant was full. We were seated right away and served delicious warm bread with olive oil. I ordered the schnitzel and was told they had just ran but the gentleman at the table next to me gave me a bite of his. I'll be back soon for schnitzel. read more

I am not expecting the excellent service and the quality of food in this area of California. Totally blow my mind off!

Wow... first time in Occidental, CA and we decided to snag a table at Hazel. Overall, busy/nice environment. Inside/outside dining options. Friendly/contemporary environment/team. Menu items varied. I always ask the server their favorites and what's popular. He suggested the sourdough starter, ribs, and post roast (I like that he said it wasn't his personal favorite but that people who come love it - the honesty gets high marks!) ... we did a starter of the sourdough, (the owners make it from their family sourdough culture dating back a long time), dense, warm, tasty! My spouse for the quinoa vegetarian dish and LOVED it. I went with the pot roast as a local favorite (pictured). Both were HUGE portions!!!! Easily two meals out of it. Highly recommended if you are in the area. They offer corkage, so bring a bottle of your local favorite, as the only slight criticism is the wine menu for the location/area isn't strong. Overall, this place is a homerun!!! Get there!! read more

Hazel - Pot Roast - Pizza Near Me - Occidental, California

So yummy! We got all their desserts on the menu the first night we went (ALL EQUALLY NUMMY!) and it was so good we went back for brunch the next morning! The restaurant has an upscale vibe while being super reasonably priced! The staff is fun and friendly! read more

Hazel - Pizza Near Me - Occidental, California

I can pay a $130 dinner for 2 at Ritz Carlton, which has better service and very good food. This place is overrated. The food is just fine and the service sucks! There is only 1 waiter going around to take orders and getting the bill. So waiting to order your food and getting the bill takes time. Will not recommend to friends. read more

We've previously been here for weekend brunch and find it to be one of our favorite brunch spots. The quality of food is great in every bite. And do go for the beignets, they are a decadent treat. Last week we had a delicious dinner at Hazel. The Brussels sprouts were so good and crispy, the arugula beet salad was beautiful and tasty, the pizza was so delectable we wanted to order another but we had already ordered the pot roast so we restrained from doing so. The pot roast was a generous serving and fell off the bone. Our desserts were fab as well. All of the above was shared with four of us. A most enjoyable experience. read more

What a hidden gem... It's like Occidental brought San Francisco into its small downtown. Just charming!! Came here for a team dinner and here's my recommendations: Everything. Everything is good. (Ok, I had the Short Ribs + Polenta... and that's a must for sure. But everyone was oooh-ing and ahhh-ing all night long.) Staff is so freindly and if you're looking for a quaint, small town feel, with high quality dining, you've found it! read more

Oh dear Hazel, you sly little Occidental Gem! How on earth did you remain hidden from our spoiled wine country taste buds? But, we have now discovered you and you may just have to get used to seeing us in the future! We so loved our visit to this quaint little bistro type restaurant in the quaint little town of Occidental. Service was exceptional for our party of four. reservations recommended, and we had no problem making ours through open table. Good wine list and reasonable corkage if you bring your own wine. On to the food...The food shines here! our party all ordered different entrees on their daily changing menu, and every dish was ooh and awe worthy! not a one of us left disappointed. we will definitely be back! It is an ever changing menu based on season and available ingredients. Thank you Hazel, we were pleasantly wowed. read more

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What a fantastic addition to the small town of Occidental. This place is a gem. It is a quaint small restaurant run by a husband-and-wife team. Most of the food is all locally sourced, and the menu is also based on the seasons. The menu changes often and there are always a great variety of amazing pizzas as well! During a prior visit, I ordered a grilled octopus appetizer. It was cooked in The Brick Pizza Oven and it was phenomenal. We also ordered an heirloom tomato salad, with a special unique creamy French cheese, and it was one of the best heirloom tomato salads I have ever eaten! Although it is not currently available, I can't wait to return and have it again when tomatoes are back in season. My latest visit was during restaurant week and for $39 I ordered three courses. Grilled asparagus salad, seafood stew, and strawberry pie with three twins vanilla ice cream. My friend ordered the mushroom soup appetizer and said it was phenomenal. He opted for the sundae for dessert, which I tried and loved. Everything was fantastic. Given that this restaurant is quite small, I recommend that you always call in advance and make a reservation. During the summer months it is also nice to sit on the outdoor patio. Although this is only a small restaurant in the small town of Occidental, I believe that it can easily be ranked among some of the best in Sonoma County. The food is always fresh and tasty. I also really enjoy the fact that the wine list appears to be mostly representative of local wineries. I love to support local businesses whenever possible. They just so happen to have really great taste in their selection of wines, so it is quite fantastic. Note: this is a great spot for locals on Thursday nights. They offer locals a deal of free corkage when you bring in a local wine. read more

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Fantastic food, high quality and excellent service. The environment is relaxing. We will return and highly recommend this fine establishment! A truly great experience! read more