Best Fun Restaurants in Monte Rio

10 restaurants available nearby

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1. The Lodge at Dawn Ranch

4.7

Exceptional(348)

Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Guerneville

Booked 8 times today

Amidst the ancient redwoods of Guerneville, California, The Lodge at Dawn Ranch redefines what it means to dine in Northern California. With visionary Chefs Juliana Thorpe and Ignacio Zuzulich at the helm, the menu is an ever-evolving exploration of the region’s most beloved and distinctive ingredients, infused with a spirit that is both rooted and restless. Here, Brazilian, Argentinian, and European flavors harmonize with vibrant produce and cultivated treasures, creating dishes that are as bold as they are nuanced.Every dish tells a story, weaving together cultures, seasons, and the essence of the land and sea, making this restaurant in Guerneville a must-visit for food lovers. For parties over 8 please contact events. Cafe BreakfastMonday-Friday 8am-11amBrunchSaturday & Sunday 8am-1:30pmLodge LoungeTuesday-Thursday 3:30pm-8pmHappy HourFriday-Monday 4pm-5pmDinnerFriday-Monday 5pm-8:30pm

2. Fern Bar

4.6

Exceptional(367)

Price: Expensive

• American • Sebastopol

Booked 14 times today

As a bar-focused restaurant, we craft garden-to-glass cocktails served alongside Chef Joe Zobel's modern American cuisine inspired by West Sonoma County's abundance of biodiversity. Along with our menu of innovative and delicious dishes, the bar features house-made beer and spirit-free elixirs, as well as locally-sourced and small-production wines by the glass. Fern Bar's airy, plant-filled space can be found within The Barlow, Sebastopol's popular shopping and dining destination. Our outdoor dining room is covered with a heater next to every table, it still gets cold so bring a layer. Awards:The Bohemian Best New Restaurant in 2020Best Bar 2020, 2021, 2022Best Cocktails 2021, 2022Press DemocratBest Bar 2021, 2022Best Craft Cocktail 2021, 2022

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3. Blue Ridge Kitchen

4.4

Awesome(427)

Price: Expensive

• Southern • Sebastopol

Booked 5 times today

Blue Ridge Kitchen is a fun restaurant because of its lively atmosphere and unique food. Customers have described it as 'a fun area' with a 'super fun atmosphere' and a 'great vibe'. They also love the unique and delicious cocktails, and the creative and delicious food. It's a great place to hang out with friends and enjoy a nice conversation, as well as a perfect spot for celebration dinners.

4. Goldfinch

4.7

Exceptional(422)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Sebastopol

Booked 14 times today

Goldfinch, a modern American bistro located in Sonoma county, celebrates the riches of nature and the rewards of kindness and hard work. Collaboration and community are at the heart of our local and seasonally driven menu, all centered around an open-wood fire. Come eat and drink with us!

5. Campanella

4.6

Exceptional(77)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Sebastopol

Booked 3 times today

Updated Italian-American “red sauce” cuisine meets the freshest local ingredients in this family-friendly neighborhood gem. Dinner, lunch, and weekend brunch are served on the year-round garden patio or in the lively dining room with its mix of cozy booths and banquettes. A love letter to the owner’s Brooklyn-born and raised Nonna, Campanella’s menu is classic East Coast Italian with some modern touches. Think New York-style pizza topped with Chicken Parm or “Mac & Peas” with house-made cavatelli. Vegetarian, gluten and dairy-free options, too. Full bar with craft and classic cocktails, local and Italian wines, and beers. The whole family will feel like they’re in the warm embrace of their hip grandma.

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6. Farmstand at the Farmhouse Inn

4.6

Exceptional(163)

Price: Moderate

• American • Forestville

FARMSTAND at Farmhouse Inn offers fresh and comforting dishes that reflect the seasonal, local bounty of Sonoma County. Featuring a creative menu full of flavor, grab a seat on the patio or enjoy lunch poolside. Our farm-to-table selections offer the perfect break or ending to your day of wine country wanderings. Limited parking. Reservations highly recommended. Indoor dining room or outdoor patio seating available.

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7. Walter Hansel Wine Bistro

4.9

Exceptional(1953)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Santa Rosa

Booked 1 time today

We are located just 6 minutes from Coddingtown Mall and 10 minutes from Downtown Santa Rosa surrounded by beautiful vineyards with an onsite garden for fresh, farm-to-table vegetables and herbs."An impressive new Santa Rosa restaurant that's instantly one of our best"Jeff Cox, renowned Wine Country food critic. If you are unable to find the reservation you want, please call us directly at (707) 546-6462. Thank you.

8. Portico Italian Social Food

4.8

Exceptional(122)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Sebastopol

Booked 9 times today

Inspired by Italy’s aperitivo hour, when public squares and streets are filled with lively conversation, Portico serves handmade and authentic Italian fare in Sebastopol in western Sonoma County.A portico is a colonnade or covered walkway in classical architecture. Since the middle ages the elegant porticos of Bologna, Italy have a meeting place for the public as well as a place for business. Paolo Pedrinazzi (who is from Bologna) and Kat Escamilla, owners of the new Portico trattoria , bring this experience to Sebastopol. They even have monthly Regional dinner parties with live jazz.The setting includes an Italian fountain on their cozy patio. Portico offers light table service and counter ordering. Excellent Italian wines are sold in the restaurant at retail pricing; refreshingly unpretentious. The menu features an array of antipasti, handmade egg pasta, gluten free risottos, Bolognese lasagna, tiramisu, and baked goods . A market in the front is stocked with take-n-bake entrees

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9. Bay View Restaurant - Inn at the Tides

4.8

Exceptional(233)

Price: Moderate

• Continental • Bodega Bay

Booked 1 time today

Casual, yet elegant, The Bay View Restaurant offers sweeping views of the harbor and beyond to the Pacific Ocean. Wood-beamed ceilings and crackling fireplaces create a cozy and romantic setting. Enjoy cocktails and wine on the patio or fireside at the Hearthside Lounge. Let our professional and friendly staff cater to your every need. Reservations Required

10. Sushi Kosho

4.8

Exceptional(362)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Sebastopol

Booked 2 times today

Koshō Restaurant at The Barlow is a modern Japanese and sushi restaurant in Sebastopol with a progressive focus on food, local ingredients, and sustainability. We utilize local purveyors for fresh produce and meats as well as national and international providers for fresh seafood and sushi grade fish. Koshō derives its moniker from the condiment of the same name, Yuzu Koshō. Known for its spicy, acidic and balanced nature, it appears throughout the menu in various forms; including Meyer lemon, grapefruit, and satsuma orange koshō. Our chef, Jake Rand, has traveled to many of the famous markets in Japan and has a vast knowledge of selecting top ingredients and the freshest fish and has over 20 years of experience preparing them.

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Kelly
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Everything was wonderful! Nothing was fussy, just delicious and delightful. I can hear the fresh bread crackling now. The staff were wonderful, especially Megan. Do yourself a favor and stop in.
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The Lodge at Dawn RanchPrice: Expensive• Farm-to-table• Guerneville
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4.7
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KishVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
First time at Goldfinch and will definitely be back. First the staff accommodated us with a seating earlier than our reservation. We ate at the counter which was lively and fun. Great bartender who made me one of the best Paper Planes I’ve had. From there we had a delicious salad and then the hanger steak entree and both we excellent. A very enjoyable evening and look forward to returning soon.
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GoldfinchPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Sebastopol
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4.7
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BeckyVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We’ve been several times… but we love introducing this restaurant to friends. We always bring someone new with us. The food is spot on, the cocktails are amazing and the service is always excellent!
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CampanellaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Sebastopol
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4.6
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Johanna
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Excellent! We had the seafood stew, Shrimp Louie, tomato soup, and cheesy bread. So yummy! Loved the crushed ice in the drinks too.
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Blue Ridge KitchenPrice: Expensive• Southern• Sebastopol
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4.4
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RobinVIP
Orange County •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 27, 2024
Gem of a restaurant and bar in Sebastopol. Love the interior and consistently good service.
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Fern BarPrice: Expensive• American• Sebastopol
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4.6

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10 restaurants available nearby

1. The Lodge at Dawn Ranch

2. Fern Bar

3. Blue Ridge Kitchen

4. Goldfinch

5. Campanella

6. Farmstand at the Farmhouse Inn

7. Walter Hansel Wine Bistro

8. Portico Italian Social Food

9. Bay View Restaurant - Inn at the Tides

10. Sushi Kosho

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