We were visiting Windsor for the Labor Day weekend. We had lunch at Russian River Brewing and really enjoyed it! We had the Pub Sandwich, and it was delicious. The slaw was creamy and flavorful, and the bread was amazing, toasted with the perfect crunch. We also had the mac and cheese, which was super creamy and definitely hit the spot. Of course, you can't go to Russian River Brewing without having a beer, and that didn't disappoint either! The service was upbeat, friendly, and attentive throughout our meal. I also really liked the newer Windsor location. It's spacious, clean, and has a great atmosphere. Good food, good beer, and great service. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Woah! How does this only have a 3.8 rating!? Hubs and I had the most wonderful experience here in July 2026. Beautiful location, friendly staff, great beer and delicious food! This place is HUGE! So much seating everywhere!! My only complaint is that we asked for a great view that the hostess liked and she should have warned us she was seating us in the dog friendly patio area. After we had already ordered, some woman had her dog literally laying on top of the table. So that was disgusting. Their whole table was extremely loud and annoying. Other than that, it was a beautiful area. Now on to the food and beer. We ordered a couple beers, what a great price for most! They were ice cold and delicious! For the first appetizer we ordered the riblets (I wish there had been more), they were very tasty. Next we ordered the grilled artichoke- make sure you order this!! What a flavor explosion! So so good. I only wish our two appetizers were warmer, but we didn't let that stop us from devouring them. Then we shared the Russian River cheesesteak and upgraded to the Pliny fries - you must do this! A delicious white cheese fondue on top of fries with jalapeños and Parmesan on top, then dip your sammich in the cheese fondue. Yum yum yummmm! The cheesesteak was very tasty!! Carlos was our server and was very attentive and friendly. We really enjoyed our time here. You can't eat outside but you can take drinks in metal cups to enjoy the scenery out back. Kid friendly. read more

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ARTICHOKE ARTICHOKE!!! Yes. The beer is good. But the best artichoke I've ever had in my life. Grilled artichoke. It's insane. Trust me Service: Dylan is Amazing! Super helpful for out of towners on beer choice and food. He's at the bar!!! Ambiance: Huge and clean. Just stop in! read more

Russian River Brewing - Grilled artichoke - Brewpubs Near Me - Windsor, California

We love love love Pliny and finally made it out here to try everything from the source. It's pretty loud inside but there is lots of outdoor seating and some private rooms. We sat at a high top and sampled. Loaded fries. Sours. A cheesesteak, all yummy. Cesar salad was not my favorite and I ended up not eating it. But everything else was good. Service was relatively quick for a busy Saturday. The place was air conditioned to the max. I actually had to get a sweater in the heat of August. Merch is great and plenty of to-go beers to buy too! read more

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Nice stop in Windsor if you're heading by on the 101! A lot of beer selection at this brewery and ample indoor and beautiful outdoor seating, the beer garden faces a meadow. We don't have a dog, but I noticed they were dog friendly as well which is so adorable!! Food and service were great too! Huge parking lot! read more

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Cannot say enough great variables about RRB! We love all the friendly staffs & great food selection, as well as a myriad of beer options. My FAV part about the brewery is the spacious patio area, which is perfect for my family with a little boy & a dog. I also appreciate how they allow dogs in the beer garden area (where the 2nd bar is located). We tried their (amongst two visits) ) salad; fish tacos; sliders, pork schnitzel sandwich, and fries. Everything tasted amazing & fresh. I highly recommend this place for families & friends (also great to watch sports too!). read more

Russian River Brewing - Fish tacos - delicious! - Brewpubs Near Me - Windsor, California

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So once a year for two weeks,Russian River Brewing becomes the beer mecca on the planet-for two weeks they release their triple IPA Pliny The Younger. People come from from all over the planet to fly in for a chance to be able to taste this amazing brew each year and this year,I decided to join them and go out to try and get my hands on Pliny The Younger. The release this year was from March 20th 2026 to April 2nd 2026. So 1st thing we had to do was decide which location we wanted to go to-They have a downtown Santa Rosa location and a much bigger location located in Windsor. I decided to go to Windsor because I was told the parking lot was much bigger and the dining area has a larger capacity-not sure if that's true but was good enough for me. We left Sacramento a bit after 6am and we arrived in Windsor around 830am. When we arrived,there was already a line of probably around 75-100 people. So we just grabbed our spot in line and we waited until they opened up the dining area at 11am-Hoping to get seated in the first wave. We were told before we went out there that if we were lucky the wait would be from 2-3 hours and if we were unlucky it could be up to 6 hours. Well I can really explain it but the somehow the time flew by-not sure if it was the people we were in line with,who were all in the best of moods or if it was just the anticipation of doing something really fun. They were true pros the way they had the line setup-totally organized and they even have heat-lamps out there to keep everyone warm,while we waited. Well today was our lucky day because my buddy and I got seated in the first wave. The dining area was really big with so many table options,multiple rooms for seating available and they even had a bar area and an area where you could sit around a fireplace-like area. The wait staff was really awesome at this restaurant-each person working was even nicer than the next. How it works during Younger release event is like this. -They give you a wristband with 3 numbered pull tabs on it that allows each customer to get 3 pours and then at the end of their meal we are allowed to buy 3 bottles of the highly coveted release Pliny The Younger. The price point for these beers were $6.75 for each pour and around $13.00 for each take home bottle. While I was there I also had a taste of Blind Pig and Tempo Change-those were like $1.25 each for a tasting of those two beers. One thing I didn't quite have a scope of before going to this event in person was the high quality of food offered at Russian River Brewing. I made a double mistake of eating while I was in line and also making plans to eat at another place after this event. So I missed out on really diving into their pretty impressive offerings of food.I will for sure be doing that on my next visit-they had darn near everything you would expect a brewery to offer and it all looked so delicious. Well let's talk about why I was here-Pliny The Younger. I am 100% an IPA fan-it's always my beer of choice-So Pliny the Younger being a Triple IPA-I knew I was going to enjoy it.This beer historically is rated near 100 every year and this years release didn't disappoint.It was the smoothest triple I've ever had the pleasure of drinking and I've had more than a few in my day. This was the best Triple IPA I've ever had. Final thought-Was the experience worth it and would I do it again? Yes & Yes-my only regret is that I didn't do this many years ago when I first heard about it.I do plan on making this an annual pilgrimage. read more

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Over the weekend, needed some small bites with some ice cold beer. Joe, our waiter and bartender was great! He never let our beer glasses go empty before asking if we needed another round. The Pliny fries were great, next time I'm going to add grilled onions. The artichoke dip had nice, big pieces of artichoke hearts that were tender. The roasted garlic and mascarpone really shined with the help of the warm naan. read more

Russian River Brewing - Pliny Fries - Brewpubs Near Me - Windsor, California

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I came here after stopping at Armstrong Redwoods to enjoy a nice glass of beer and some food but unfortunately my expectations were not met. The beer, as always, was great. However I ordered their Pliny fries which had a pool of oil the bottom of the bowl. I wasn't a fan of the flavor combo and the pickled jalapeños lacked flavor. I feel like pepperoncinis would have been a better fit for this dish. My friend got the burger and fries and said the burger was good and flavorful but that the fries were also very oily and lacked flavor. I appreciated that they saw us at the indoor bar with our pup. I'll definitely come back for the beer and try and give some of their other dishes a go. read more

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Get the artichoke - delicious! We also enjoyed the wings and several beers. Great service and open air dining area where dogs are welcome. Large outdoor patio also to hang out. read more

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This is the local brewery and restaurant near my dad's house and is always a go to spot for friends and family in town. They have the best selection of beers on tap, from local to Belgian styles, there's something for everyone. The service is fast and friendly with a lot of personality in each server. The food is usually great with typical American style choices, like burgers, wraps, fries, and great appetizers. This time I got the pulled pork sandwich with some barbecue sauce and my brothers got the kale salad with bacon. Both were very good. So many great beers, but if I had to choose one, it would be mind circus, hazy IPA. They have a normal dining area with table tops or booth seating, as well as a dog-friendly dining area near the bar that's also indoors. Outside, they allow drinks, but no food. Also a great place to bring your dog if you have one. Don't forget to check out the merch store before you leave for some clothes and beer for the road. read more

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Great service and good food. It's a fun atmosphere to go eat. It's a brewery and is a bit louder than normal especially on a weekend evening. I did the flightbeith both sides of the board.... it was great to try all of what they had on draft! They were also running a chicken sandwich on special, it was delicious and paired well with a lot of the beers. On this trip we ate there twice! read more

Russian River Brewing - This is a flight of all beers on tap! - Brewpubs Near Me - Windsor, California

I've been to both the Santa Rosa location and this one, and the size of this campus is impressive. They have a large restaurant, bar, gift shop, and a spacious outdoor area that is great for families, kids, and dogs. The only downside was the service on the patio; the staff pouring beers out there weren't particularly friendly. That aside, the space is well-designed and the beer is good, making it a good spot to hang out with a group. read more

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May 2, 2026 - Windsor, CA. We keep coming back because this place is super dog-friendly--both the outdoor patio and an indoor seating area allow dogs, which is a huge plus. Unfortunately, this visit was a bit hit-or-miss with the food. The artichoke dip was great, and I enjoyed my Southwest salad. But the bone-in rib appetizer was dry, and the fish tacos at our table came out cold. By the time our server checked back in, we were already halfway through eating, so we didn't ask for a remake of the tacos. To their credit, the tacos were taken off the bill, which was only fair, because they were not eaten. read more

How fun! Love their Happy Hops beer and was going through the area, so I had to stop! The flight was impressive and a lot of fun to go through. Probably could have split it, but wasn't feeling it that day. The sliders were perfectly cooked and didn't taste dried out at all. The server in the bar area was friendly but when it gets busy with after work people and he's pouring drinks for all the tables. The place in total is laid back and family friendly with lots of seating and a good selection of food offerings. I would stop in again when I drive through! read more

Russian River Brewing - Brewpubs Near Me - Windsor, California

I haven't been up to Santa Rosa since the big brewery was completed and operational so I knew I had to stop by with the wife and my 14 month son. They were a little busy so we opted to sit in the bar area and they provided our son with a high chair. The server was very attentive and even interacted with our son a bit and made the whole experience very enjoyable and easier. Our son was even making friends with the table next to us, after we finished our dinner we grabbed some beers and went out back to their awesome spaceous garden area where the little guy got to run around a bit while we finished our drinks. Food was great and the beer as always was the highly. read more

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Stopped by Russian River after a long travel day with our one year old on a Thursday evening. They had a bit of a wait for their dining area but we were able to be immediately seated in their bar area. The brewery is large and beautiful and if we had more time we would have loved to do a tour. Our server was attentive and efficient. The menu isn't extensive but there are enough options to please almost anyone. I really appreciated that they had a kid's menu as well. I went with a veggie burger and opted for grilled chicken with a Mac n'cheese side for out little one. He really enjoyed his dinner and seemed to enjoy people watching and interacting with our server and neighbors. They also have an outdoor beer garden area that we explored after dinner. Overall, this is a great place to check out as it feels inviting and family friendly. read more

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Came here with my family around lunch time. Was lucky to arrive a little early and was able to get a booth. The server and host were both friendly. The food was really good. I also ordered the Velvet Glow which I really liked. Ended up buying a case of it from the gift shop later. The location was also really nice. Will be back. read more

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Yknow you had to come here if you're a beer drinker, that Pliny the elder always hit, and the blind pig as well... service was great! Food is good here as well, good time and experience, there is a tour here, also sports on tv but just no sound, enjoyable still! The hospitality is great here. read more

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Oh yeah, so much funn on NHRA "meet and greet" Drivers of Nitro burning hot rods. And of course we had their brew of Velvet Glow and munchies (fish tacos and pulled pork sandwich) which was surprisingly delicious! The brewery/resto is huge and props to Ross our server. He's so nice! A great experience out in Windsor for sure ! read more

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Third year in a row for the release of The Younger. Love coming to the Windsor location since it's larger and more new. Service is great, everyone is nice and food is good. Avocado chicken sandwich was on point, however, Pliny fries, just the French fries themselves were over cooked, so they were more on the hard side. I've had them in the past and when done right.. 4/5! As for The Younger, no words can describe how delicious and refreshing it is. read more

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First time coming to this location but it didn't disappoint! Huge space! Came with a group of 10 and 1 dog. Dog friendly both outside and inside which was great. We came to enjoy the Pliny but they have a great selection of different beer (and great prices too!) We had plans to eat elsewhere afterwards but couldn't help but order something to snack on while enjoying our drinks. Ordered the Pliny fries with added grilled onions, chicken wings with Pliny sauce and the vinnie's ice cream sundae for dessert. Pliny fries came with white cheddar fondue, jalapeños, garlic oil and the grilled onions we had added was a nice touch. Chicken wings were a nice size, cooked well and the sauce surprisingly had a good kick to it. Really good! Came with a side of celery, carrots and both blue cheese and ranch dipping sauce. Now that ice cream sundae? So good! Ice cream is made from scratch from the owner's recipe. The almonds are a great addition for the texture. Huge serving also! Service was great. Staff was attentive and checked on us often. We watched the World Cup game inside and when that was finished, went outside to play a few games of cornhole. It's free. Just have to give your ID to get the sacks to play with to make sure they get it back. Great spot. Would definitely come back! read more

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Came for some brews and left satisfied. Can expect to find plenty of Pliny the Elder and Blind Pig plus some of their more adventurous sours. They have plenty of seating both indoors some seating out. There's also a to go shop and tour if you're not looking to sit or drink. Service was chill. Fine outdoor view. A massive place that looks modern and recently constructed. A couple EV chargers in the lot as well by the entrance. read more

Wow the Russian River Brewery is impressive. They do offer tours but we came for dinner so we did not do the tour. Check their website for times. A popular restaurant with plenty of beer selections to choose from. We tried a few samples. The restaurant was a good sized restaurant with ample seating in the bar, dining area, and covered outside dining area. Two separate multi-user men and women's restrooms. Our server was friendly and attentive. The kitchen staff was overwhelmed and the food took a while to come out to our table (approximately 20-25 minutes). FOOD: My wife and friend shared... House Salad: mixed greens, fromage blanc, cucumbers, tomatoes, Croutons, honey balsamic vinaigrette (4/5). A tasty salad and the fromage blanc was delicious and added a sweet creaminess. Fish Tacos (3): baja-style tacos, Perdition beer-battered rock cod, pico de gallo, salsa verde, cornflakes, corn tortillas (4/5). Crunchy batter with a flakey fish. Russian River Burger: 7oz J Brand beef, malted bacon, white cheddar fondue, arugula, on a sesame seed bun (4/5). Our friend said, "A very good burger!" BBQ Burger: 7oz J Brand beef, Happy Hops Habanero BBQ Sauce malted bacon, jack cheese, crispy onions, arugula, on a sesame seed bun (4/5). I liked my burger as the habanero added a nice kick. Our friend enjoyed his Pliny the Elder (Double IPA). Come support your local business! read more

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Haven't been back in awhile, and saw that they changed their back outdoor space, yup, that's how long I haven't been here! We stopped drinking beers and got more into wine. But needed some mouth cleansing and we came back. The back outdoor space doesn't have a big grassy field anymore. It's replaced by sculptures and a bark, and a DG path. They also added some shade covers. It was raining so we didn't drink outside. We got some lunch. It's your basic burgers and sandwiches lunch place. I got a salad and added chicken. Just a basic Caesar salad, it was light and healthy. We got chicken wings (naked) with sauce on the side to start. That was good. If you get them naked and just dip, it's good! My husband got their turkey bacon sandwich and it was very good. Their Pliny is always the best. Bought a whole case for the road and some gear for the little one. read more

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Had a great afternoon at this establishment!!! We shared a trio sampler from the Belgium brews (beer aged in wine barrels). Such a treat! We enjoyed a stout with our meal; I had the Pub sandwich, upgraded to the pliney fries and my man enjoyed the pork schnitzel sandwich with standard fries. We both enjoyed our meal (large portions) and brought leftovers home for dinner!!! Took the self guided tour after our meal, fascinating!! Everything was so clean and spotless!! Able to see the preparation of pony kegs on to shipping. Looking forward to another visit during our stay to try the artichoke appetizer!!! Shout out to Corey for the great customer service!!! read more

Russian River Brewing - Brewpubs Near Me - Windsor, California

This is a huge property that makes their own beer and has some great bar food options. We landed at 7:30 pm and anyone who knows this area, it shuts down tight as a drum after 9 pm. We grabbed a seat and were told we had about 15 minutes before kitchen closed. We decided to all get beers and we ordered some wings. Friends ordered a wrap and fries. Food was very good and fresh and I love both of the different IPAs I ordered. Our bartender/server was just great...as nobody was really there, but he did not rush us or give us the heave ho as they were getting ready to close. Great place...we came back the next day and had a few beers before dinner, just to get the ambience and great service in. I will come back here a lot when in the area! read more

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Drove out of our way to check out Russian River Brewing. So naturally we had to try everything! It was a great experience, but make sure to bring a friend and don't drink it all alone. They have a self guided tour which was very cool! And the whole facility was big and beautiful! Unfortunately, we didn't try the food- but it smelt amazing! read more

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Veggie burger 4/5 Bbq burger 5/5 Cheesecake 5/5 Pliny fries 5/5 Beer obviously great too read more

Russian River Brewing - Cheesecake - Brewpubs Near Me - Windsor, California

The menu at the Windsor location is very different from that of the downtown Santa Rosa location. Arguably, slightly more upscale, and certainly more diverse, there's something for everyone to be found on the menu. The beers, of course, are the center of attraction, and those looking for IPAs won't be disappointed. As a matter of fact, we tasted through a flight of about seven IPAs, spanning the Hays profiled ones through the doubles and more heavily hopped offerings. Service was top notch, and it was nice that the server actually knocked off the tastings for a couple of the samplers we tried. They were hosting Food For Thought that day, and we're generously donating 50% of the proceeds to the charity. I'll raise a glass of that anytime. Stop by either the Russian River brewing locations, you won't be disappointed. read more

Russian River Brewing - First flight -- IPAs all - Brewpubs Near Me - Windsor, California

A massive brewery. There are countless varieties of beet available. Something for everyone. The food is okay. Only a few vegetarian options. Service was efficient. The large dining room is a bit loud. read more

TL;DR: come for the beer and stay for the food and the very friendly service at the bar We were on a quick weekend trip in Santa Rosa and I had sold it in because of the city's proximity to Russian River Brewing, so of course this was our first stop of the day on our way back to SF. The facility is huge, and there is a ton of parking. I heard it gets insane when they release Pliny the Younger but it was very easy to get parking when we arrived. The restaurant is quite busy, and you can either have your drinks and food in the restaurant or bring your drinks outside to the patio. The patio is really nice with lots of dogs and families and Snoopy themed decor. Because the restaurant was kind of busy on a Sunday, we sat at the bar which was a very good idea - service was excellent and friendly, they were very helpful with choosing beers to sample and very efficient. They have a lot of beers available, all written out on the wall so this is a beer lovers paradise. I ordered a cider. Food was excellent, better than I expected for a place that is so well known for its beer. Fish tacos: crispy and generous sized pieces of fish in a taco topped with lots of coleslaw, salsa and onion Wings: got this with the Pliny sauce and ranch, the Pliny sauce was a little spicy in a good way and overall I liked it Fries: excellent fries, crispy exterior, fluffy interior, went great with the aioli or ranch or ketchup Coleslaw: good, probably didn't need to get this because we had so much food but I like coleslaw Salad: good salad, was perfect to round out the meal for some fiber After you're done feasting, you can do a free tour of the facility which was interesting and it was cool to see their set up from brewing to bottling. read more

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Great beers. Loved the seasonal selections. I had the Russian River Burger with Caesar salad. My friend had veggie burger with house salad. Both were delicious. Love lounging by the fireplace after lunch. And stopping through the gift store for unique gifts. read more

Russian River Brewing - Brewpubs Near Me - Windsor, California

Beautiful property!!!! Lots of space to walk, family friendly, a little dog run for your fur family. It's like their country club of Russian River of Windsor. I had the fish tacos and it was amazzzzzzing! read more

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Came out her on a weekday for the special Pliney the Younger release. Got here about 8:30am and were about 70th in line, which I hear is comparatively good, they came around stamping hands( they change up the stamp to prevent line jumping), then taking party size, name and applying bracelets. The bracelet limits each person to a max 3 pours of the Younger, and 3 bottle purchase. Got seated about 10:40 , but the wait flew by helped by the almost festival atmosphere amongst those in line(bonded and chatted with 3 guys next to us who had flown up from LA area just for this) 1st, every employee I encountered was friendly and service was top notch. Started with a taster of Russian River 110 and Tempo Change, both were nice, light, but not the reason I came 2+ hours on drive + another 2 in line. The Pliney Younger was as advertised, tasting and drinking lighter than its Triple IPA packing power . Orders some Riccotta donut holes to help ease the consumption of the 3 IPA's and they were fantastic, dense dobut, not overly sweet so the chocolate dipping sauce was a nice touch. Ordered 3 bottles of Younger to go, and am already planning next years trip. read more

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We stopped in for their Pliney release and had a fabulous time. All the staff were super friendly. We sat at a community high top table and enjoyed speaking with some of the other guests. The Pliney fries were good, as was the crudite with hummus. And the beer was excellent! If you like beer, you need to stop in! read more

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Russian River Brewing was a major stopping point on my trip and I made an effort to go to the newer Windsor location for lunch one day. This brewery is huge, it's their main production facility but also has more space for dine-in and shopping. It's by itself in a field with tons of parking, which also seemed friendly to RVs, etc. The main entrance has separate doors for the self-guided and guide led tours, one for the company store and gift shop, and a main one for the brewery restaurant. To the right is a large outdoor area with tables for enjoying drinks and food outside. There's so much space. The self guided tour was quick, mostly basic information about brewing, the brewery itself and ability to see some of the production faculty below. The store is amazing; they have a ton of merchandise for people, pets, Pliny sauce, and of course beer. They have both cans and bottles, everything is priced separately so you can choose whatever you'd like. They also have a shipping option, they'll pack for the plane for $10 extra. The main area has a living style part with big comfy chairs, main dining room with lots of various sized tables, a semi-outdoor porch and multiple bar areas. I had the burger and two half pours that day; the food selection is much larger than at the OG. The staff was super nice. If you're a beer fan, this is a must visit! read more

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We're big fans of Russian River Brewing in Santa Rosa, so were excited to check out the big Windsor location. It's quite a big facility, with tours, gift shop, indoor dining, and outside beer garden (no food allowed outside, so drinking only), all on vast and beautiful grounds. We went for dinner. The dining room is large with high ceilings, and was packed on a Saturday. The noise volume was through the roof! Looks like they have sound baffles, but they are not working. The tables are large, probably to accommodate the large flight racks, so spouse and I had to sit side by side to talk. They have a good variety of beers, although I wish they had more porters and stouts. We ordered a flight of all the Belgium beers, plus a few California beers. It was served in a nice rack with bottle cap labels, so it was easy to tell which was which. I ordered the fish tacos, which were very good, with breaded and fried cod, which was plentiful, and Cole slaw and avocado on the taco. Spouse ordered pork sliders which had fried onions and Cole slaw on the sliders. We were happy with both dishes and would order them again. The service was pretty quick, and our server seemed friendly, despite having to shout to be heard. All considered, a great meal, but the noise volume cost them a star. Still, they are a must for any true craft beer aficionado. read more

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Met a friend for dinner and a drink, and we sat at the bar. I was interested in a light brew, but was also intrigued by a beer described as "fruity" on the menu. The bartender offered me a generous sample, which helped me decide. I ordered the beer and fish & chips for dinner. The meal was delicious. Although the open floor plan of RRB is beautiful, it contributes to a noise level that is above average. Overall it was a great evening, and I had fun catching up my friend. read more

Visited on a Sunday, there was ample parking & no wait to be seated. The restaurant looked very new and clean. We sat near the bar, as it was Football Sunday the people I was with were disappointed there was only one TV to look at the games. The food was good, but I will say it was a little overpriced for what you get. The sweet potato tacos were 90% beans and pico de gallo, the other entree's seemed to be mainly fries, and the donuts were not great. I also assume we maybe came on a bad day, but after ordering it took a very long time to get our food & after food was delivered it took a very long time for anyone to check on us. The bathrooms were also really dirty with the sign saying nobody had cleaned it that day, this was confirmed by the lack of toilet paper, seat protectors, overflowing trash bins & beer glasses. I would come back again to take someone who might be visiting the area, but I don't think this will be a regular spot. read more

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