Been there. Done that. Won't go again. The menu is very limited, the portions are extremely small and the food was not great. In fact, the dish I ordered was supposed to be shrimp and scallops but when I got it, there were no scallops. read more

This is a local restaurant for us. The service was fabulous! However, we were so disappointed that the flatbread was not on the menu. We had it as recently as January 1! We routinely frequent the bar area, just for the ambience, cocktails, and flatbread! Our server informed us it was taken off the menu because it is the slow season. We likely will not come back until the flatbread does! read more

The food was good, the complimentary birthday cake was not. The ambiance was beautiful with glass walls over looking vineyards. The servers were preparing for the evening rush so we felt their stress and rushed during an early dinner that was during a slower time. But I would definitely come back here! read more

John Ash - Potatoe flatbread - American Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

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This isn't so much a complaint as a PSA - we came in for drinks before an event at LBCA and paid $39 before tip for one glass of local (nothing special) wine and one martini. I get that one can't expect it to be priced similarly to a basic bar but it seems excessive. If that doesn't turn you off, enjoy! The bar is nice and cozy with a clubby feel, good service and good drinks. read more

When it's Saturday, and you're a party of six (and you can't get into anywhere in Healdsburg), who you gonna call? John Ash! So thankful that John Ash could accommodate our last minute group plans. John Ash, at the Vintner's Resort, is a beautiful and classy establishment known for their locally-sourced California cuisine and wine list! They offer indoor and outdoor dining - the outdoor space overlooks vineyards and looks lovely. It was a HOT day and we were eating during the earlybird hours when the restaurant wasn't crowded so we felt comfortable eating indoors. We ordered: HOUSEMADE PARKER HOUSE ROLLS $6 - good but not wow ENDIVE SALAD $13 - fresh, flavorful, delish! CALAMARI FRITTI  $16 - our group enjoyed this PASTA CARBONARA - $22 - good but not wow BEEF SHORT RIBS - $36 - a few in our group ordered this dish and loved it! The main courses/larger plates may be pricey, but the portions are generous and the price tag matches the quality, setting, and service. We really enjoyed our night and will certainly return. read more

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John Ash restaurant is a fabulous place. We went there for lunch last Sunday and had a fantastic time. the food was great and the service was outstanding! We cannot wait to go back for another great experience! Our server was Nika. She treated us like royalty. On a scale of 1-10 this place is a 15. read more

John Ash remains an establishment of Sonoma County and classic county fare. There are few restaurants that have such exceptional quality to price point. Whether you want inside seating, sun room, or to sit out on the patio, you get the sense of wine country dining. I love that the dishes feel elevated but still homey. Service is exceptional. All the waitstaff have tried the dishes and can provide recommendations. Price: $$ Overall: 10/10 Must get: truffle fries, pizza of the month, sliders read more

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I waited over 24 hours to write this. I recognize that the most expensive thing in a restaurant is an empty seat. My mother-in -law turned 88 yesterday. We went to John Ash because we had enjoyed ourselves there in the past and wanted to enjoy a meal with 3 generations. We arrived 10 minutes late for our brunch reservation. The young lady that sat us was very put-out that we were deciding between eating outside or inside . As I said, my mother-in-law is 88 years old and took a little time to decided to sit outside. With a dramatic eye roll , she sat us outside as we asked. She brought us the happy hour menus instead of the brunch menu we were hoping for. My wife went inside to ask for the other menu and was told that they were no longer serving brunch and that the Happy hour was more important. I get it. We were late, there are rules. We should have planned better. No problem. We all decided what we wanted off the happy hour menu. We were going to make the best of it. When no waiter had come to take our order, any order, in 20 minutes, we left and went to Willy's. Which we should have done originally. I cannot leave a review of the food because we did not eat at JA. However, the food at Willy's is always amazing. I recommend Willy's to everyone that asks. read more

Beautiful drive in- will say I was surprised by how quick the turn into the restaurant area was off the main road. Yes, it IS the beautiful grove almost immediately on your left that you wish you could drive through! The restaurant itself is very cute, tucked behind some nice trees. They have a nice outdoor seating area with those personal fires for heating (idk what they're called), a semi outdoor patio that has glass/plastic panels that can be opened, as well as indoor seating. They have a sign that says unvaccinated guests will be required to sit outside. Their bathrooms are pretty decent, 3 stalls and the sinks have fast hot water which is always nice. We got a charcuterie board and rolls to start. My friends ordered the scallops and tagliarini, while I ordered short rib. We also got drinks- they wine, I a drink called the Peachy Keen(?). My cocktail was delicious. If you sipped and aerated it, the white peach flavor bloomed in the most amazing way. If I weren't the driver I could've had two more of just that drink. The charcuterie board was also excellent. I particularly liked their goat cheese and jam/fruit spreads (I'm sorry I can't remember what exactly they were). The bread was tasty but imho could've had more flavor in the bread (or maybe just more salt)- also a little unevenly greasy. The ribs were amazing! The meat was very easy to pull apart and bite, no stringy difficult to chew pieces, and the sauce was wonderful, an occasional chunk of tomato making the bite extra tasty. The only sad thing was that I was (and still am, 3.5 hrs later) too full to eat dessert. They had some nice desserts on their menu. Still, when the check came, it came with chocolate mint truffles. Lucky for me my friends don't like mint in their chocolate so I had all three! We passed half a dozen vineyards on the way in. This happened to be our first stop because we came to Santa Rosa late afternoon, but if you wanted to do wine tastings in the area and then get a nice meal, this is totally reasonable! Drinks were 10-25 for cocktails to fine wine, the charcuterie board was 28 but other starters were in the 10-20 range, and our dishes were 20-40. Not cheap, but the ambience and food quality made it a good price. (We also saw someone celebrating their 75th birthday!) One note: it does seem like fancy enough a place to maybe care a little about dress. Their site says business casual. I did end up wearing sneakers and they didn't kick me out or anything, so maybe just nothing too crazy is fine. read more

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I don't know why they don't have more stars. This is a beautiful restaurant with delicious food and amazing cocktails, and great service! Praises for Josh for being patient and attentive with us - after wine tasting all day. We brought a bottle of wine with us to dinner, but I still ordered cocktails. The handcrafted specialty drinks all sounded wonderful and original. My friend ordered the Divine Martini and I got the Old-Fashioned. This OF was fantastic!! The only way this could've been better is if a shirtless Ryan Gosling made it for me. For appetizers, we ordered: 1/2 Dozen Hog Island Oysters - Can't go wrong with oysters. Estate Heirloom Tomato and Burrata Salad - Omg!! This was so delicious and perfectly seasoned. I wish there were more bread because 4 people shared. All the dinner entrees were beautifully plated and were all delicious. We each wanted to share but then we also didn't because I wanted to eat my entire dish myself. Haha! We ordered: Hobbs' Bacon Wrapper Pork Tenderloin - divine! Braided Boneless Prime Beef Short Ribs Braciole - my dish. It was tender and meaty and sooooo full of flavor! I want to order it again! Pan seared diver scallops and gulf prawns - my friend loved it so much he wouldn't share. Lol. He was so glad I'm allergic to shellfish. Can't go wrong with any of the desserts. We were celebrating birthdays and we got mini Creme brûlées which were creamy and marvelous! We also ordered: Bittersweet Chocolate Pot de Créme - loved this!!! Not too sweet but oh so rich and chocolatey! Dave's Gourmet Ice Cream Trio: Mexican hot cocoa, lemon bar, and peach with orange hazelnut biscotti - all the ice creams were amazing! I've never had ice cream like this before!! All home made with chunks of fruit and great flavors. Can't pick a favorite. They were all so good!! I want to come back!!! read more

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I had an amazing birthday dinner last night with my boyfriend and I !! Our server was Annie and she was very attentive and friendly! Mariela, the server assistant was very attentive also! The head chef came out, Sergio (Annie said he was from Top Chef, Mexico- awesome!!) and presented us his delish gnocchi dish and added Parmesan foam with truffles from Italy!!!! Amazing experience! I wish I recorded the whole thing I had the Prawns and scallops on polenta, yummy and my boyfriend had the steak and fries, the steak was perfectly cooked medium-rare and he added a side of prawns and scallops (worth the extra $!). The cocktails were delish! I had the one with the numbers in the name ... nice and fruity and sweet if you're into that, and the espresso martini which was amazing!! The night ended with nice small birthday treats. Highly recommend for a nice evening out! read more

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I would have to say unfortunately I was disappointed. It was beautiful inside and staff are so great but the food was not good for what you pay for it. The pork Sugo was not done right at all. The inch of wine I paid $20 for was not good and I unfortunately will not eat dinner there again. read more

John Ash - Pork Sugo - American Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

We I wanted to take the wife on a date night. We both talked about trying this place. So I made reservations and give it a try. The beer section is good and cocktails. The calamari was so good. The wife and I split the halibut. They do change extra for that. I ordered a 2nd beer but apparently they went to the wrong table. I told them I want to cancel it but they brought me one on that house when they figured it out. Our waitress was super nice. The halibut was really good. read more

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I'm glad we went back because we had a much better experience this time - it was very good! Thanks to our waiter, Josh, for his attentive service. And thanks to the bartender who made some fabulous cocktails - manhattans and martinis - yum. Here is what we had and like alot: Calamari Fritti with a very unique and tasty thai basil sauce Mixed salad with fresh strawberries Pork belly pot stickers Heirloom tomato and barrata - perfect time of year for this Pan seared Scallops with puree yam Prime rib short ribs Rocky brick chicken It was all quite tasty. We ate outdoors which is a lovely environment. Highly recommended. read more

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My fiancé and I decided to come here on a whim. Thankfully for a Saturday evening, they had plenty of seating available even though we didn't have reservations. We started with some cocktails- a Manhattan for my fiancé which he loved and a simple double bourbon neat for me. Service was quick and super friendly. Our server checked in with us a few times but wasn't overbearing. We ordered the pork belly and beef potstickers as our appetizer and they were an absolute delight. Although there was only 3 of them, they were large and stuffed with a good amount of meat. The sauce was incredible. They were cooked perfectly, fried nicely on the bottom with a soft, doughy top. My fiancé ordered the New York steak with potatoes au gratin and ratatouille. I decided on the carbonara. The steak was cooked a nice medium-rare but wasn't seasoned very well and had minimal sear/char. The steak was served with a chili hollandaise sauce which my fiancé said made the meal. The potatoes were lovely, very thinly sliced and layered thick. They were creamy and cooked perfectly. The ratatouille was delicious. My carbonara was a little underwhelming. My pasta was over cooked which is a big turn off for me. The sauce was good, though, lots of Parmesan. The pancetta was perfect and the peas were large and fresh. When they brought it to me, it seemed like a very small portion but I was comfortably full after finishing it. We were seated outside and the setting was gorgeous. About halfway through our meal, a large party was seated nearby and there were two young girls with them. They played and ran around in the grassy area which might have annoyed some, but I was really glad to see them having so much fun and that the restaurant didn't try to make them stop. All in all, it was a good meal and we left satiated. read more

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I was having one of the worst days of my life and our guy Allen completely changed our day around and took amazing care of us. Ended up having a nice celebration but the best part was just our interaction with our server Allen. He clearly is a true pro, took the best care of us but was such a genuinely kind human being. Food of course was amazing as usual and the ambience is always superb! read more

One of our favorite bars in Sonoma County with a great happy hour. Ambiance: 5 stars, super chill Bartenders: 5 stars, the drink selection is top notch. Always a good sign when a place is pouring vineyards like Williams Selyem pinot by the glass. Food: 4 stars, no complaints. Little pricey but thats due to the ambiance of the venue. Place is a gem, try it out. Bar is the best but on the patio overlooking the vineyard is great for 4 or more when weather permits. read more

We just had a spontaneous light dinner at John Ash in the Sunroom and ordered off of the bar menu. "Oliver", newly hired, served us and was outstanding. Regarding the famous truffle fries, thank God the Restaurant heeded the feedback of many of us locals on bringing back the original truffle fries recipe. One of the chefs who is long gone, had destroyed the classic way that John Ash has been preparing the truffle fries for years. Thank you John Ash management for responding to overwhelming feedback to revert back to the original way the truffle fries are prepared and served. We will now resume frequenting John Ash for wonderful meals because you have reinstated the original truffle fries recipe. read more

I had previously only been here for happy hours years ago. Tonight we went for a friends birthday. The ambiance was awesome. We sat out on a covered patio that had plenty of warmers. Our waiter was attentive and did great with our party of 9. The lamb chops were cooked to perfection as were the filet's ordered at the table. Everyone really enjoyed their meals we definitely will be going back to enjoy a happy hour sometime soon. read more

John Ash - Lamb Chops - American Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

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Sadly, this is not the John Ash we used to know and love. The food was terrible and the service was as well. In talking with friends who dined there recently, they experienced the same. One of us had the fish, which was overcooked and dry and several of the mussels and clams were empty shells and not found in the broth. The other had the lamb ragu pappardelle. The pasta was cooked perfectly. However, the remainder of the dish was misdescribed. It was spicy. The sauce was a puddle of grease. Also, the caesar salad was covered in bread crumb dust instead of croutons. The dressing was lackluster. The salad was a dud. The server never checked back with us to see how things were. Had it not been for the busboy, we would not have had any service at all. On the positive side, the barrel aged manhattans were exceptional. Hopefully, the owners will read this review and honor John Ash's name as it should be. He was an outstanding chef and wonderful person. read more

I've had good and bad experiences here. It's pricey and the taste of the food doesn't always match the price. When it does, it is exceptional. My wife ordered the chicken dish ($38) and was underwhelmed; she felt it was bland in flavor and even thought the chicken was overcooked. I ordered the filet mignon ($55) with whipped potatoes, brocholini and sauted mushrooms with demi glaze. It was amazing. Steak cooked to perfection. Everything on my plate was perfect. My son got the linguini and clams ($38). It had an unexpected amount of red pepper flake that made it too spicey for him. I tasted it, and it was mild to medium spice level. He is a spice beginner. Anyone who can handle more then mild would not have an issue. The service was impeccable. The table was looking out on a beautiful rose garden in the foreground and an expansive vineyard in the background. Amazing! The bar restaurant is warm, amber and inviting with more affordable food like burgers and tacos etc if that's more your style. read more

We wanted to splurge on a special occasion recently and decided to go to John Ash, now called Vina Rosa, to celebrate. Dining here has always been a delight -- and not just the food, but also the service and the ambiance. I especially recall how wonderfully we were treated there one evening near the height of the pandemic. We felt like royalty even as the venue honored the social distancing and health protocols. But I found our recent experience there less than satisfying. The menu offered literally only a handful of entree options, and only one of them fit within my dietary restrictions. Mainly, that means I don't eat red meat (and haven't for decades). Seafood is always my favorite when eating out, and I'll order chicken or turkey on occasion, but that night the menu was extremely limited. We thought about going elsewhere, but decided to stay. Also... I just want to put this out there. If patrons of the restaurant are advised that jeans are not acceptable attire, why is it okay for the servers to wear them? Our male server was dressed super casually in plain Levi's. Don't get me wrong. It's Sonoma County after all, and I often wear nice jeans when going out to eat. But we had dressed up that night, per the advisory, and the double standard was a bit galling. Dinner for two plus a bottle of wine and dessert there is not cheap, and I'm sure the tips are commensurate. Point being that it's unlikely our server was dressed down because he couldn't afford better. It felt disrespectful to customers who dressed up. read more

In a word.... YUCK! Can't believe this place has gone so bad since our last visit. 33rd year anniversary. Booked online....they bunged up reservation. Not a problem as it was dead and they easily sat us where I intended in the first place. Now, the joint still looks amazing and service is just as great, as per usual. I don't know WHATS up with the menu but there's literally nothing to eat. I'm not a kid going to prom so I ain't ordering medallions of beef like some Rube.... So it was sturgeon for the wife....duck for myself. I ate mine....not that it was particularly edible.... The wife's sturgeon (why in earth is the only fish offering a bottom feeder?!!)....tasted like mud.... Even the scallop appetizer tasted off and it's hard to screw up scallops. Forced to have dessert to clear our palates. I'm told there's a new chef so maybe that's the problem cuz to compare the food to Applebees might offend patrons there. read more

We couldn't wait to come back and get more delicious food!! The service was okay, maybe because they were so busy that night but we loved the place because it's a perfect getaway for those romantic dinner. read more

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Im so torn on how to rate this place. The bar is where it's at, the drinks are magical, the food is amazing, the bartenders are friendly, and the vibe is super fun. So 5 stars, right? Would be but on 2 occasions we've been there just past 9 (closing time) finishing drinks and making new friends and enjoying ourselves while the bartenders closed up and both times the manager comes over at 9:01 giving us looks like "why are you here?!" And then says something to the bartender in a low tone while looking over our direction. He was back looking again a couple minutes later and it totally killed our vibe and night. We looked at new friends we'd made at the bar and all decided it must be time to go. We're coming back to enjoy the food, drinks, and company but I hate that I feel like I have to watch the clock and leave by 8:59 so no one is in trouble... read more

John Ash - Hummus and a Cadillac margarita! - American Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

Hubby Tommy and I had another anniversary dinner here at John Ash Restaurant. We have had several amazing experiences over the years. I can't say last night's experience was as high up on the list as in previous years. Perhaps it's because all the restaurants are struggling to provide the best they can in times like this, not sure. The service was, as always, impeccable. We were seated in a table, away from the crowd, in a covered patio. The glass windows open to overlook the vineyard and veggie garden. In reviewing the menu, I see that the menu has not changed much in the past year, some of the same offerings that were on the menu for our anniversary dinners over the last two years. Perhaps it's not a time to try and be overly creative right now, not sure if that is the reason. I ordered the Wild King Salmon, served on a bed of spinach. The salmon was cooked perfectly and was so fresh and delicious. Tommy ordered the brick chicken and both of us have had that in the past here. This year's was just not up to par. One piece of his chicken was a little rubbery and the potatoes were pretty bland. We started our meal with the house made parker house rolls and the baby kale caesar salad, which was quite good. Then, knowing it was our anniversdary they brought up a tiny dessert tray of the best creme brulee you will find anywhere! That has not changed, Along with 2 small biscotti to dip in our espresso's. Tommy had already ordered the vanilla bean cheesecake with Dry Creek Peaches (well know in the Valley!) and it was superb, just simple divine! All in all we had a great experience, but I am missing that "WOW" factor that I always experienced here before. We will be back though, because it is still a very special place. read more

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Nice atmosphere and good service. Very disappointed with the food. Salmon with sausage served on a smear of little black peas. No sauce of any kind. A piece of farmed salmon served with the skin on it. Many local restaurants offer more interesting meals. Very expensive. My last time here. Phil read more

The food was remarkably poor despite the high prices: halibut overdone; steaks tough and relatively tasteless that are served with fries as a default (we substituted mashed potatoes that may well have been out of a box); desserts were tiny and the sorbet choice was not at all as described in the menu - presented as a couple teaspoons of two flavors - no berries or decorations as described. The only positive is that we'll never return. read more

Was extremely disappointed with Easter Brunch today . Buffet style not a good idea. I like it when we sit at the table and we were serve they had selected menu for Easter and for Mother's Day. People touching the food, kids using their fingers to grab food. not healthy if you ask me and the price was outrageous. Food not hot enough and the Egg Benedict was the worst I ever had the bread was dry and they were cold . However, The waiters and waitresses were accommodating. They need to go back to the way it used to be. Thank you. read more

We loved this place for dinner to celebrate my engagement. The selection of wines, food and everything was excellent. No vegan options if that's what your eating is though. **We read the dress code online so we advised by it but there were people with tank tops and sandals- shorts with holes/cutoffs- intoxicated people sat at the dining area with swimsuits on- I thought this was a nice restaurant?? Nonetheless they get 5 stars for the excellent service, food and drinks- we will definitely be back. read more

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What a beautiful meal! We stopped in to enjoy their New Years Eve dinner experience. Our server, Annie, was very attentive and made our night even more special. Each course was equally delicious as it was pleasing to look at. You can tell so much care goes into each dish. Would highly recommend, this is a meal that me and my loved ones will remember read more

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I came to this beautiful restaurant on a Monday! The outdoor patio sits right next to the beautiful vineyards, the outdoor seating was very aesthetic. My server was very attentive and helpful with the menu being it was my first time with my family. He even moved us into the indoor patio that had a heat lamp because it was cold. The Oysters were decently sized and very fresh, went great with the cocktail sauce, lime, vinaigrette. The fried calamari was solid and came with a very aromatic, flavorful, light basil dipping sauce. The kale Caesar had great flavor and croutons. The house rolls were freshly baked and were very soft and airy. It took us over an hour to receive our entrees. A bit long. I got the lamb trio and I will say that the meat was cooked perfectly, but lacked flavor, the dish was a bit underwhelming. However, the steak was alright and the pork chop was great, but on the drier side. This place would be a great place to grab a drink and share some appetizers. The main dishes didn't impress me too much. Overall, I had a good experience, service was great, view was great and ambiance was good, maybe I'll try a different menu item next time! read more

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Friends of mine from Los Angeles were in town for the 13K marathon Napa to Sonoma. They are both physicians and very international in their tastes and interests. Without reservation I MADE a reservation for dinner this evening. It was a gross disappointment. John Ash had been inconsistent in times past but for the last few years its reputation was being rewritten one great meal at a time. I am a vegetarian. I will always remember with great fondness a Portobello en croute that was devastatingly good along with other vegetarian offerings as the seasons changed. But with the new menu there was one--ONE--item on the menu that I could have. (Sort of like Henry Ford and the "you can have whatever color you want so long as it's black".) The waitstaff was helpful and suggested that a plate of sides could be done. I also ordered Roasted Cauliflower soup which was much too spicy for me. Ice water was my constant companion. The serving size of the soup was astonishingly small served in a bowl about 5" in diameter and 1" deep. The soup didn't come anywhere near close to the top. Main course came: one of my dining companions ordered fish and the other ordered a mushroom bread which he said was good--and I also noticed that he only ate about 1/3 of it. The presentation of the fish was second rate. My plate of sides was absolutely minimal in serving size and totally unremarkable in its flavors. For the sides there was a small scoop of rice with a very small carafe of a curry veloute to pour over it, mushrooms--a minimal serving, carrots (there were four pieces each about 2" in length) and a very small serving of 6 quartered golden beets. Dessert was a total bust. I ordered an affogato. What did I get for $12.50? One small scoop of vanilla gelato placed in a small iced glass cup with a small expresso carafe on the side. The person who brought it to the table poured the warm expresso over the ice cream all at once. I sat there and watched it melt because no spoon had come with the dessert. I requested a replacement and that a spoon come on the plate and then allow me to pour the expresso on as I wanted. The waitstaff seemed somewhat perturbed at such a request but it was done. It was the sorriest excuse for an affogato that I have ever had bar none. It was barely a cut above Denny's. Seriously. By comparison I had affogato there about 6 months ago and it was stellar. STELLAR. And my coffee that I had requested before dessert came at the same time as dessert, it was lukewarm and reminiscent of Bunn-o-matic quality. No, actually, Bunn-o-matic was better. Over the past couple of years John Ash has been more consistent both in the kitchen and service. Over the past 3-4 years it was a dining experience worth repeating. Something has gone seriously awry with its new invention as John Ash at Vinarosa. What was wrong with Vintner's Inn? As a long time Sonoma County resident I finally adjusted to the name "Vintner's Inn" but Vinarosa has joined the lodging/restaurants that cater to tourists with little concern that maybe we could keep Sonoma County a little more like Sonoma County than another nouveau wine region Napa County knockoff on this side of the hill. For the price paid and lack of food quality, I'm telling my friends to find another solution. This was a very disappointing meal--which also served as an embarassment since I had unequivocally recommended John Ash. With tip--and I had no wine with dinner--my bill was $62.00. read more

Had dinner tonight at John Ash. Everything was fantastic. The mushroom flat bread was delicious. Cauliflower soup the best I've ever had. The salmon was fabulous. Service was perfect. The restaurant was five stars. It was classy, quiet and just a beautiful. Can't wait to get back there. read more

A group of my friends and I went for the New Year's Eve 5 course meal they had and it was amazing! The presentation was beautiful and the staff were so friendly! The restaurant was also very cute! read more

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Food was terrible. We ordered a flat bread that was recommended by the bartender. Tasteless and soggy. Service was good. Bartenders were engaging. We used to be regulars here. This place has slid backwards. It will be awhile until we return. Sad. read more

Happy to report the new tacos on the bar menu are delicious! Both the birria and the shrimp are delicious! So happy to see they fixed the funky street tacos!!! read more

John Ash - Strawpeno - American Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

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My family came here around 5pm and we had a great service while we were here. We sat on the outdoor patio area and it was pleasant and wonderful. The server were attentive and did their table touches as necessary as possible. The food was good, but not the best or out of this world. I personally got the Spaghetti Puttanesca and the Calamari Fritti. I love how they taste and just had the right texture. I would eat them again if I could. Overall, pleasant experience and good food! read more

John Ash - Calamari Fritti (top) and Halibut Ceviche (bottom) - American Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

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I finally got to try John Ash last night for the first time, and I can't say I was disappointed. We had a last minute reservation for a party of 12 for a work event, we were immediately seated and our drinks came out so quick. We ordered the charcuterie board, the calamari (I would drink the sauce it came with) which was absolutely to die for and the bread rolls (so much melted butter, yes please) All of the appetizers came out at once, and the waitress took her time to explain all of the cheeses and meats that were on the charcuterie board. I ordered the herb crusted lamb for dinner, which tasted amazing, and was cooked to perfection. Our main waiter of the night was constantly coming around, filling our waters, filling our wine glasses, and checking in to make sure everything was OK. I love that all of our entrées came out at exactly the same time. I ended up getting the brownie à la mode for dessert and wish I wasn't so full that I could've finished it. I will definitely be coming back here. The service and food was incredible and the view and atmosphere made it even better. read more

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We had dinner to celebrate our anniversary at John Ash & Co. The seating was in the covered section of the restaurant and our table was near the vineyard. There was a nice gentle breeze from the vineyard that made it very relaxing. We thoroughly enjoyed an outstanding experience with great food. We began our meals with the Pork Belly and Beef Potstickers and the Endive Salad. Both of these starters were freshly made and tasted wonderful. For our entrees we had the Roasted White Sea Bass with Delta Asparagus, Wild Rice Cakes and Meyer Lemon Beurre Blanc Sauce. We also had the Venison Loin Scallopini with peas, carrots, cipollini onions and black garlic spaetzle in a lingonberry gastrique jus. Each of these dinners was served hot, fresh and the taste was outstanding. Our server, Wade, was friendly and knowledgeable. He made some very nice suggestions for wine with our meals. For our dessert we had the Cheesecake. It was very light and creamy and complimented our meals perfectly. Once again John Ash &Co proves that this restaurant is one you should not miss when dining in Sonoma County. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

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