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    Layla

    4.0 (366 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 11:00 AM, 11:30 AM - 3:00 pm

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    Nikki M.

    The food and coffee was amazing! It was a little chilly outside and they offered some blankets which is a nice gesture.

    White wine and zero proof drink
    Melinda Y.

    The restaurant is part of the MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa - very upscale with valet only parking. The decor gives off east coast beach house vibes with white washed interior. The apple salad was one of the best I've ever had. I'm not one who can pick out each ingredient with every bite. The flavors of the fennel and toasted pepitas elevated it from a generic salad with apples. Compliments to the chef! The seared scallops were cooked in bacon fat, so you KNOW it's extra flavorful. The corn purée complemented the scallops very well. Add on bacon bites, and you have the perfect bite. The prawn and scallop mousse-stuffed squid was a bonus. It was a hearty dish. The cod could not compete with scallops. It seems bland in comparison with the celery root and shallot sauce. It was a huge piece of fish - enough for 2 servings.

    Krizzia M.

    Food was great, drinks were flowing, and the vibes were immaculate. Service was top notch and communication was fast. Thank you for making our weekend!

    Georgina G.

    I had the eggs Jeniffer, and my meal was incredible. The selection of beverages during the brunch is amazing. I tried 2, and so did my husband, and we couldn't figure out which one was our favorite because they were that good! The ambiance is very minimal yet chic, and the staff was very attentive and helpful with suggestions on what to eat and their favorites on the menu. We will absolutely be returning here when we are back in town!

    BLTA with side salad and some green tea.
    Denzel T.

    I recently tried Layla for a lovely little weekend brunch with a friend. The restaurant is located towards the back of a hotel. Both patio and indoor seating are available, so we decided to do patio given the good weather. On to the food! I ended up going with the B.L.T.A. Pretty much a twist on your standard BLT with the addition of some avocado. The sandwich had a healthy amount of quality mayo (which I appreciate), and candied bacon. The candied bacon added a sweet touch to a well balanced sandwich overall. The side salad was also solid. My friend ended up going with the crispy halibut sandwich which she enjoyed. I give Layla top marks for a beautiful space and friendly wait staff. My sandwich was solid and I'd try other menu items if I was ever back in the area.

    Cracker cheese honey and pistachio given before meal
    Shelby A.

    From the moment we parked and walked in, I had a feeling this wasn't going to be a great experience. We had tried to cancel our reservation due to a member of our party getting sick, only to be told there was a $25 per person cancellation fee. That alone speaks volumes--if a restaurant has to charge people for canceling, it likely means cancellations are common, and they're making up for lost business. This policy left a bad taste before we even sat down. While I understand the need to protect reservations, a bit more flexibility or at least a reasonable window for cancellations would go a long way. Unfortunately, this first impression overshadowed the rest of the experience, and I can't see myself returning nor ever recommending. Upon being seated we had a very sarcastic server which was something I did not enjoy. I ended up ordering a citrus spritz mocktail as the original mocktail I wanted on the menu was out. It ended up being good. This is one of those restaurants where you have to order everything at once per the chef. That is fine however the restaurant was more than half empty and yet we were able to add additional appetizers to our order. We started with multiple orders of the lamb lollipops and I have to say they were good a bit gamey in flavor and definitely needed salt as a garnish. The server had a bit of attitude when some of our party asked if they could hold off ordering entrees to see how full from appetizers they would be. He rudely insisted no as everything needed to be ordered at one time. But then preceded to let us order additional soups. Which made no sense. Our entrees came out and have to say it was disappointing. My scallops were edible everything else in my dish was so heavily seasoned it was inedible. Same for most of our parties food. Our server was no where to be found once our food came out nor did we really see any staff. Another member of my party also ordered a citrus spritz and managed to find our server and say it did not taste right. In all my years of dining I've never had a server respond with "what do you want me to do about it". He should've taken the drink and had a new one brought end of story. The attitude was completely unnecessary. The restaurant reminds me of an upscale Hampton vibe. Safe to say skip this place and go literally anywhere else. You'll be disappointed with less than food, drinks, and service.

    Matt G.

    This place is so close to a 5 star spot, but they cut some corners and the service was subpar. From the start the staff seemed a little confused and gave us the wrong menus, they then were not sure if they had certain items. The juices were not fresh and came in a container. We ordered the pastries to start as it seemed like a nice sampler, but they never came. Now even with all these issues the food we did get was very good. I got the chilaquiles which was delicious and had some great flavors. My wife got the breakfast burrito which was also very good. The coffee was freshly brewed and was a nice roast. The atmosphere itself is very nice and has some great natural light. The restaurant is in a higher end resort and has a great little bar in the same common area. Overall a great spot to try.

    Christine T.

    the food is very mediocre BUT the ambiance is very nice really love the outdoor patio and seating, also dog friendly! There were lots of dogs came for Sunday brunch, we ordered steak & eggs and a benedict. The food is just meh and lacking flavor / seasoning. But hash browns were a nice square shaped and fried nicely! Bubbly was also nice. Service was good & friendly, but a little slow I would come here for the ambiance and atmosphere, but have low expectations for the food

    Allie N.

    I was extremely excited to take my grandparents here for a Sunday brunch on a warm morning. Pulling into the driveway of the MacArthur Place, it gave off a vibe that we were about to experience a mind-blowing and luxurious brunch. After being able to avoid valet parking with my grandparents' handicap placard, we made our trek to Layla at the end of the hall of the main building. The decor and vibe of the interior was homey yet inviting which made us even more excited to see what was in store. We were seated relatively quickly down in the garden/fountain area. Unfortunately, this was the only time we were dealt with swiftly. We ordered drinks (coffees and one cocktail) and our food but what we were not prepared for was the waiting game. With the drinks, they came out in a timely manner. For food, we waiting over thirty minutes to get our dishes which included the Crispy Halibut Sandwich, Eggs Jennifer with added smoked salmon, and two orders of the Buttermilk Pancakes. While I'm seriously not one to complain about matters about timing, it was just a bit infuriating because my grandparents were complaining that they even noticed that other tables that were sat later than we were (including another party of four) and had received their food pretty quickly while we were waiting without acknowledgement from our server about what the delay was or when we could expect our breakfast. When it came to the quality of the food that was finally delivered, we were sorely disappointed that it didn't match up to the quality of the ambiance and standard we would have expected from a place as expensive as the MacArthur Place. My halibut sandwich was sad and bland in flavor. It truly just felt as if I was eating bread with something hot in the middle of it. When it came to the pancakes, we were all surprised that this place that seems to boast luxurious amenities can't even give out real maple syrup with their pancakes and instead settled with the cheap fake stuff. The smoked salmon that we added to the Eggs Jennifer was also disgusting as it tasted fishier than one would hope to find their smoked salmon. Overall, this was really a disappointing meal that we had to push ourselves to swallow. For a hotel that charges nearly $1000 per night, one would hope and assume that the quality and service of their restaurant would match the price point. We probably won't return for a little while but hope things do improve for other guests and patrons.

    Latte
    Mfrie I.

    We went here after a wedding on the way back home. The ambiance is great and sitting outside on a nice sunny day is recommended. I enjoyed what I had the smoked salmon benedict was exactly what I was looking for that morning. The potatoes were interesting if a little blan (I like onions and peppers ‍). And the server was just the right amount if attentive.

    Bacon Lettuce Tomato and Avocado
    Ann L.

    We had lunch here during a work meeting and were planning on leaving our meeting room to eat in the restaurant, but there was a mix up and they brought the food we pre-ordered into our meeting room. I had the bacon, lettuce, tomato and avocado sandwich which was quite good; everything was fresh and tasty. The sandwich was big and I probably would have preferred just a half, but it was so good, I ate the whole thing along with most of the lightly batter dipped fries. The indoor and outdoor dining areas looked nice; we definitely would have preferred a change of scenery for lunch, but they did apologize for the mix up!

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    Good wine. Bad food. Excellent service. Nice ambiance. Would recommend for bar and drinks.

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    11 months ago

    It's always a pleasure to have a meal at Layla's. Staff is excellent. Food is very good. Will always go back

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    Ask the Community - Layla

    Do they take walk-ins?

    Yes but you can easily book on open table and the food is fantastic. Wish we had found this place earlier into our trip.

    Are you planning on opening for indoor dining in the near future?

    They had it when I was there earlier this month - around March 8th

    Does this place actually offer outdoor seating, or just seating inside of an enclosed tent?

    Hi Stephanie, Thank you for reaching out! Currently, our large outdoor deck and patio are enclosed… 

    Are there heaters outside for dinner?

    Yes. Ample heaters, and the staff is helpful in ensuring the right heaters or on or off to your preference.

    Is this place dog friendly?

    Yes! Outdoor patio perfect for dogs

    Is this the same Layla as in Santa Cruz?

    No. The restaurant in Sonoma is uniquely its own.

    Is this place kid friendly? i have an 11 month (needs high chair) and 11 year old.

    It may be a tad adult oriented for children. May I suggest Mama Taninos?

    Is there an online menu?

    Yes! We went for lunch...which was delish. Next time will be dinner. A larger selection on the dinner menu from what I can see. Try Layla...great food, cocktails and ambience!

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    Wit & Wisdom Sonoma

    4.4
    (614 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$$

    My family and I had a great time at Wit & Wisdom. The ambience and staff were very inviting and the…read morefood was a home run. Best we've had in a while. The flavours were amazing. Would definitely recommend this restaurant. Five stars all the way.

    I'm not even a big tuna lover but do NOT skip the tuna dip with crème fraiche. It had delicately…read moresliced cucumbers and onions on it, my personal fav veggies to pair with my occasional tuna sandwich. Delicious! My partner got the patatas bravas with his salmon. So crispy and garlicky! And, the kitchen (plus our amazing server Gustavo!!) was kind enough to make a custom pesto cavatelli for me because I didn't want the cavatelli with morel mushrooms! I will be thinking about the texture of this pasta + the pistachio pesto for a long time. They kept the corn pudding of the original dish at the bottom and it was such a good combination of flavors. I got chicken added on top. I got an espresso martini with gin; pretty good, just wished there was a bit more espresso flavor. Probably would order one of their house cocktails instead next time. Lastly we had the stone fruit cobbler with ice cream and a pine nut/pistachio brittle. Unlike any other cobbler I've ever had. Perfection of different textures. Also, we had the duck fat fries on another day; they were delightfully crispy and lightly seasoned with garlic. The ranch it came with was so yummy and definitely dill-forward. I'd definitely come back! Thank you for your hospitality.

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    Wow!!! WILD MUSHROOM PIZZA - the amount of gourmet mushrooms include truffles was out of this world. Definitely must try!!!
    Wow!!! WILD MUSHROOM PIZZA - the amount of gourmet mushrooms include truffles was out of this world. Definitely must try!!!
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    OSO Sonoma

    4.2
    (704 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    OSO is truly a hidden gem on Sonoma Square. The ambiance is dark in the best way, cozy, romantic,…read moreand just a little mysterious. I love seating at the bar since you can see their open kitchen. I've visited a handful of times, solo, with friends and family, and every experience has been consistently wonderful. I don't usually write reviews, but this place deserves a shoutout! The fresh Oysters of the Day and the Baked Oysters with PARMESAN are absolutely delicious, if you love oysters, this is the spot. The Rigatoni Vodka has the perfect bit of spice, and it's served with crispy, fresh-baked bread that makes it even better. Their cheeseburger and steak are also standout dishes. Pair it all with a nice cold beer or one of their tasty cocktails, and you really can't go wrong. The service is always timely, and the staff are genuinely friendly and helpful. OSO is a must try in Sonoma!

    Came here on the rec of a local and I'm glad we did! It was the perfect meal for our group of three…read moreto easily share, even with a gluten allergy. We ordered oysters, deviled eggs, and a ceasar salad to start, then got the steak and broccoli for a main course. I loved the oysters, steak, chimichurri that came on it, crispy potatoes, and deviled eggs. These might have actually been some of the best crispy potatoes I've ever had, they did them pretty perfectly. The Caesar salad was a little mayo heavy in some bites and anchovy heavy in others, dressing could have been mixed a little better, but it was still good for the most part and a good portion too. I was glad we got the broccoli to have another vegetable, but didn't love the sauce on it. It didn't really go with what we were eating, and just felt like it could've been rounded out a little more. We lucked out, didn't have a reservation but they had a spot for us on the outdoor patio, which ended up being the perfect spot to dine on a nice warm evening. It was quaint and felt like someone's backyard, highly recommend sitting back here when the weather is good.

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    Lobby Bar

    Lobby Bar

    5.0
    (2 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$$

    Situated in the lobby of the Fairmont Sonoma Inn, we enjoyed wonderful drinks and food from the…read moreMichelin rated Asante restaurant next door. We had the "Grown-up" Mac-N-Cheese (lobster and truffle), Tune tartare , hot wings and a good-sized (about 5" diameter) chocolate souffle. We thought we would save alittle with dinner at Auberge the night before and then lunch at French Laundry tomorrow, but we were wrong. Six cocktails and the three plates we shared came to $197 with a nice tip for Doris. Nice and casual, excellent appetizers from Sante! Very recommended!

    We were booked for two nights at The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn. Since we got in after work on a…read moreFriday evening we ate, and of course drank at the Lobby Bar. Yes, it's called the Lobby Bar. After so many cocktails you'd swear it had a better name than the Lobby Bar. The nice thing is that they serve the same drinks at every Fairmont bar. I know the drink menu by heart so I was set. We had some Side Cars and the lovely cocktail called The White Lady. Our bartender was fantastic. She really made our visit. For food, we split the delicious most decadent Lobster Macaroni & Cheese. The noodles were those shell like ones. All of the bar food is made in the Michelin Star rated Sante Restaurant. The food was so fantastic. On top of the great drinks. After eating and drinking we went back to our room and found we didn't have an ice bucket. We also found that the ice machine was to far of a hike for us. We walked down to the Lobby Bar with our coffee pot and the sweet bartender filled it with ice for us no problem. On our two day visit we came in a few times and service was always exceptional. It's an easy way to also enjoy Sante as well.

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    Town Square

    Town Square

    4.1
    (52 reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    Total stumble upon, as I had just hiked nearby and it was a little past lunch time on a glorious…read morewarm autumn sunday. Sure I was interested in some food but it was also a football Sunday and I wanted a cold frosty beer to celebrate my hike and the start of my roadtrip. I don't do strict planning when it comes to eating and drinking. I often find it more intriguing when serendipity plays a hand. I'm walking down this town's main retail square, insured something was within reach. I pass by this unassuming dive bar with no signage but very well laid out inside. It was surprisingly quiet for a weekend afternoon in a touristy spot. Friendly bartender asked me what I wanted. But I ask first if I could get our local football game on and if they served food. Game yes said it would be on within minutes. Food unfortunately no but there were tons of options outside the door. Ordered a cold lager on tap from the east coast. The lager was light cold and refreshing. I think I finished it within minutes. Tender was quick to ask for a refill, love that. I next get a beer refill, and a Jameson on the rocks to quietly sip on, as I was now committed to watching the first half there. Very impressive glass and pour on the Irish whisky. I take a few sips but finish my beer, but this time much longer to down as I wasn't so parched now. I sip the rest of the whisky but now well diluted from the cold ice, which makes it so much more smooth to me. It opens the spirit, takes away the heat and blooms the flavors. My second round took over an hour. Then halftime hits in the game with a close score, even though my team did not look good. I tell the bartender that I'll close out to look for some lunch. By this time the bar was filling up. 3 perfectly timed drinks for well under $10 bucks a pop just sent me on my long weekend on a sweet note. I found food around the corner where they had a tv and I was able to watch the remaining of the game there. If no TVs were found, I would have gone back to the bar to finish the game. I was still pleased with my short experience there. Small town watering hole encapsulated.

    Fun little bar with a home town feel. Strong drinks too. Came here in the afternoon & it wasn't…read morebusy. Bet it would be busy at night. Don't laugh but after I wrote this we went back in the morning, yes morning. They open at 6:30am! We made it there more like 9:00am and had Irish Coffee and Lagunitas Willellised Coffee (13.1%!). Watched a bit of the Drew Barrymore Show and chatted with the locals sitting alongside us at the bar.

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    Town Square on February 10, 2024
    Town Square on February 10, 2024
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