The California Theatre is hands down the best small venue in town. I absolutely love this place…read more The space is beautiful, intimate, and perfectly set up for live performances of all kinds. But what really makes it special is the staff. They are incredible. Every single person who works here is warm, professional, and genuinely invested in creating great experiences for both performers and the community. You can tell they care deeply about supporting local arts and bringing people together. Sonoma County is lucky to have a venue like this. If you haven't been to a show here yet, you're missing out!

This is a nice venue. Went to see a comedy show. Decent seating. Good parking. Tasty libations and…read moresnacks.

We were here for a 21+ ticketed event with some friends. I purchased a friends ticket, and we had…read moreagreed my friends would cover 1 or 2 drinks for the night. When we first arrived, I joked to my friend while we were ordering, "First round is on you because of tickets, remember?" - no big deal. We ordered a few (honestly, pretty mediocre) drinks, sat down, and enjoyed a great cover band that played music I grew up with. The atmosphere was fun, people were dancing, and we met and chatted with a few friendly folks near the bar and nearby tables. Most people were definitely buzzed, some outright drunk. It's a 21+ event, after all. It was a fun time. The problem? I was ''cut off'' after only 2.5 drinks, as one had accidentally spilled. When I went to order another after dancing with a friend, I raised my hand in a silly, playful way and smiled while ordering. Apparently, that was enough for the bartender, an older white woman (Ellen, I believe her name was), to decide I'd had "too much." She seemed to think other people were buying me drinks, which wasn't true, only my husband and friend did. She could have easily confirmed that with me or with whoever she thought was buying the drinks, but instead, she relied solely on her own incorrect judgment. I was definitely not drunk or behaving inappropriately. Meanwhile, there were people around us who were visibly intoxicated; slurring, stumbling, and clearly having a good time. They kept getting served without issue. One particularly drunk man made one of my friends uncomfortable, yet nothing was said to him. The difference? He was an older white guy, while I am a person of color. What really got me was when a bouncer pulled me aside to check my ID AFTER I had already been at the event for hours. I had walked past him multiple times that night, as I had gone to the bathroom or just stepped outside with friends. I wasn't carded when I first entered, and clearly my age had not been an issue until that moment - because you know, It was a ticketed 21+ event. I had, as stated above, even ordered a drink when we first arrived. Being told I'd be kicked out if I was seen with another drink, despite being calm, respectful, and coherent, felt humiliating and unfair. No one else was pulled aside, yet anyone with eyes witnessed plenty of people who were clearly less than sober, if you know what I mean. I understand the importance of responsible alcohol service, but the inconsistency and bias in how it was enforced here was obvious. It is disappointing when a place that's supposed to be about fun and music lets staff's assumptions ruin someone's night. It felt less like "safety" and more like a snap judgment and doubling down on an assumption.

This is based mainly on happy hour and the bar. The decor is truly lovely here, especially toward…read morethe evening, they have beautiful lighting throughout. Also on the weekends they've been known to have sone nice music accompanying the pretty lounge. The cocktails are average price, and tasty and there is an upscale vibe. If they improve the food and the comfort of the high top seat backs which are very low, I'd give a couple more stars. There's a menu that looks interesting and affordable with an Asian flair... but that's where the disappointment starts for me. It's lopsided with deep-fried, more protein, vs veggies, & plenty starchy items! We tried the panko crusted sliders, which we should have known meant the beef paddies would be deep fried. It was actually filling, but tasteless. It needed some onion or garlic aioli, slices of juicy tomato or something! We also got the chicken wings; again deep fried and in a sticky sweet Asian sauce that was tasty but very sweet. I did not try mains as they were on pricy side. We sat at the bar where service is ok, and better the more you order type of vibe.

Just saw Kommuna Lux an amazing Ukrainian Modern Folk Music Band at The Lost Church. I'll be honest…read morethat I was a bit hesitant to go to this venue for a music performance with my senior Mom with general seating, but am so glad we did. The space is amazing! There was no bad spot in the space and the variety of dining room chairs as seating was fun. I love how it was described as an entertainment space with a bar and not the other way around. Looking at the calendar there is a lot of diversity in performances. We will be back and look forward to where they will land after November.

This spot came up on my radar because they have a standup comedy / improv show every first Saturday…read moreof the month and it was definitely a good time! It's a cool space, some drinks and treats for sale, friendly staff and some pretty good talent here, fun to watch definitely entertaining and fun!! We definitely will be back!

I love this place and you should come out and enjoy because we have a lot of fun there's comedy…read morekaraoke dancing all kinds of stuff and nobody's judging anything that you do so come out and have some fun My name is Douglas Eccles I do TikTok call to recovery reflection and rhyme if you want to check it out

Barrel Proof is a great spot for a casual night out. They host a variety of events, including…read morecomedy shows, art exhibits, and karaoke, so there's always something interesting happening. The comedy shows are entertaining, and it's nice to see a mix of performers. The art exhibits feature a good selection of local talent, and the karaoke nights are a fun way to unwind with friends. From bingo and trivia to open mic nights, there is almost always something to do at Barrel Proof! The space has a relaxed vibe, and the staff is friendly. Overall, it's a solid choice if you're looking for an easy-going place with a mix of creative and fun events. 10/10. Prime downtown location, parking can be a bit tricky on busy nights but totally worth the stop if you're in the area.

My family, my partner and I love this place. If you are looking for great service, yummy food and…read moreatmosphere- this should be your first and only stop. My girlfriend and I love every time we get Shawn as our server. She's attentive and makes us feel really comfortable. :)

Parking is tucked right behind the restaurant. On a Sunday around 4:30 for HH not too busy (yet)…read moreand had plenty of space still. Weekend crowd starts to roll in around 5pm. Service is good! Had plenty of staff check in on me and make sure everything was going well. Pastrami taco was really good! Surprised to see it paired with kimchi but a pleasant surprise and gave me a bit of kbbq vibes. I'm Korean so I think the kimchi could have more bite or be more fermented but it's totally fine. Korean chicken thigh taco also super good. I think it'd be better to have this taco and the pastrami one switch their veggies but the usual black eyed pea slaw with the chicken was great too. Spicy crema could be spicier but that's personal preference and still went with the chicken great. I think the pastrami taco came out on top just by a smidge so I even ordered one more before grabbing my bill. This last taco came a little slower than the others but I wasn't in a rush. Definitely recommend asking for more slaw and kimchi to go with your tacos and make them loadeddd! I'll try to be back to try their larger plates!

Epicenter is exactly what you want it to be - a place kids can have the best time ever, and a place…read moreadults don't hate to be at. They have a good array of arcade games - we are partial to Jurassic Park though it always has a line, skee ball, basketball, the frogger clone game, the harpoon game - as well as things like trampolines (extra cost), the playground (a ball spill thingy, slides, 3 levels, a zip line, etc - also extra cost. We enjoy bowling during football games so we can watch and bowl and get boneless wings from victory house (and sometimes Bloody Marys). I've also come to watch friends play soccer at their different indoor courts. Only downside - it feels a bit like a germ fest. Lots of hand sanitizer and now I feel like I need to take some elderberry.

This review is specifically for the Charlie's Candy Shop escape room…read more We came a few months ago in a group of six. I think the Finding Bigfoot escape room wasn't even open yet. The Charlie's Candy Shop escape room was created with AI, and we genuinely felt that was a mistake. This wasn't our first escape room, but we were completely lost. So many of the instructions were confusing and didn't make any sense. All the clues were super vague. One of the instructions was incorrect ( that's why we couldn't complete the task ), and our room host told us about it after our time had ended. We also got the exact same hint twice, from the button and the paper. Overall, the room felt cheaply made, and some of the components were broken. The host also told us that the percentage of people/groups completing the room without hints from the host is zero, which, in our opinion, is odd. So I guess the room is too hard, but mostly because not much of it makes sense. We think, the clues should be more helpful and clearer than what we experienced in Charlie's Candy Shop escape room. We still have hopes for the Finding Bigfoot escape room ( assuming it wasn't created with AI ). P.S. Our host was nice and friendly. He even let us glance at the soon-to-be-open Finding Bigfoot escape room, which we really appreciated. +1 star for the host.

This was such a beautiful place. It was spacious and comfortable and smooth. The atmosphere was…read moreamazing and wonderful. If you ever need a venue I 100% recommend this place

Cute little venue for a small quaint event. I went to a FEVER event here called the Edgar Allen Poe…read moreSpeakeasy. It was a creepy, cozy event and the small venue was perfect for a nice macabre evening. It's located right down town Santa Rosa there's a nice patio area outside. The inside is like an old church or some kind of historic building. There's a stage and large seating area with another room behind like a foyer large enough for a photo area with bathrooms behind that. It's very white and historic looking over all. I enjoyed it and wouldn't be again going back for the right event.

It's a fun bar to hangout. Pool, shuffle-board and just having fun. All ages bikers, business men,…read moregood ole boys and girls. Women are always safe while partying there. It's a great place to let your hair down and just be yourself!

When my friend told me that there was a really cool dive bar called the Wagon Wheel I had to go and…read morecheck it out. She and I went and have been back about five times in the past week. We really love this place. It's a hidden gym the food is great somewhat and the ambience is amazing. Definitely recommend that you go check it out! Be sure to tell them that Juliana sent you.

Absolutely love this bar, I've been coming off and on for over 20 years, definitely a more regular…read morenow, especially since I introduced my mom and her husband to this bar. The bartenders are great. The drinks are strong great price, great jukebox. They have fun events and the regulars who frequent here are almost all awesome.

I stopped by for a beer around 7:30 while waiting for my laundry. As I walked in, I noticed…read moresomething written in chalk on the board. The atmosphere felt a bit off, though it might have just been me. The crowd was a mix of Latinos and older White folks, and the wait staff didn't seem very welcoming. As a Black guy, I wasn't sure if that was a factor, but I drank my beer quickly and left.

Belly Left Coast is definitely a place to visit. The atmosphere was amazing. The chill vibe of…read morereggae being played (also one of my favorite genres of music). The waitress was so friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable about the menu and cleared up any questions we had. The food is so delicious. We ordered Parmesan cheese and ancho French fries, queso fundido, and chicken bacon pesto pizza. The fries were so crisp and quite seasoned. Will say they are a go to option whenever I come back. It's nice to find places that serve crispy fries like that. Crispy on the outside, nice and soft inside. It was quite a treat. Queso fundido was a great option because we had a hankering for nachos and this definitely filled the cravings. If you're someone that maybe doesn't do onions, just make sure to ask for no onions. Luckily I'm able to do onions, but you never know if someone has a preference. The cheese and chorizo combo was amazing, and the best part it wasn't greasy or fatty from the cheese. It just looked so clean. The star of the show had to be the chicken bacon pesto pizza. I love a good pizza but my favorite are the out of the ordinary toppings and sauces. They had other amazing options but it's not everyday I can try a chicken bacon pesto pizza. This was a homerun and a half. I definitely recommend this pizza to anyone who wants to try an out of the ordinary combo. The pizza was cooked to perfection and it was fluffy. The cheese was all over the place because, I had an amazing cheese pull! If you're one for cheese pulls, this one's got your number. All in all an amazing experience. I'll come back here again

Boy what a blast from the past walking in this place. The ambiance was awesome, the beer tender was…read moregreat and the outside perfect for chatting up with friends before the Wednesday night market with Gas money and Fuel. Will definitely be back to try some food.