Restaurants near Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn

My daughter and I sat in the warm, outdoor covered patio with string lights. The service was great and the food very delicious. We shared the pappardelle duck ragu and the spinach and meat ravioli. The mushroom ravioli sauce was very good but we weren’t expecting the pappardelle to be without sauce. Both were very tasty but for me, could have used a tad more salt. Better to have less than more, though, and I did not add any. For dessert, we had the chocolate cake special and lemon tart, both of which were very good. My only minor issue was that my chair kept getting bumped multiple times by the staff serving the larger party next to us in the corner. There really wasn’t ample room for them to move around. Great food and service, though. I would definitely go back.

We arrived early for our reservation, which was no problem, and were offered to try the enclosed, outdoor, heated patio. It was beautiful with warm lighting and not a hint of the December chill outside. My daughter and I shared the fig/arugula salad, duck confit and flounder. We expected two tiny duck legs but they were leg quarters with more meat than we could eat due to the duck’s richness. A good sharing dish because of that. The salted fig carmel trifle is a must if you’re a chocolate mousse fan. The Puebla de Sonoma cocktail was good but if you don’t care for a sweet drink, ask for less agave. I was worried about spiciness and asked for less heat but the regular amount would have been fine and actually better. Our server was attentive and friendly and the entire staff was on top of things. Our water never got below half and empty dishes were swept away quickly, but not in a rushed, hurry up way. My receipt says my server was ‘August’s A’ and she was wonderful.

My husband and I went for our anniversary and it was amazing! Ambiance was nice, fantastic friendly staff, and delicious food. The staff gave us a complimentary glass of champagne to start for our anniversary and that always leaves a lasting impression. Will absolutely go back!

Always a consistent and excellent meal, service and ambiance. Each meal was perfect - tostada, shrimp tacos and crab sandwich. Very good non-alcoholic drink selection.

This was a cozy and romantic outdoor dining experience. We went on a Tuesday night which made for a quiet, seemingly private experience. There were some guests who curiously looked and one couple stopped to ask about the food. The ski chalets are decorated super cute and can fit many people at the one table. It was adorned with furry blankets both to sit on and to throw over you along with cushy pillows. There was also a tall standing heater and a fire pit so it’s definitely warm enough. Our servers were very attentive and both food and drinks came out in a timely manner. The holidays cocktails were well balanced. We also chose the cheese fondue which came loaded with a plate of vegetables to dip. My favorite was the broccoli and potato. We also splurged and got the chocolate fondue for dessert. Again, very flavorful but less fruit than the vegetable plate. Both were priced at $35 each. Drinks were in the $20-$27 range which is steep but normal for a Fairmont. The grounds are lit up for Christmas with music playing as well. It was a very pleasurable Happy Hour experience and we’d definitely go back for this or the dinner experience. One thing to know is to check the restaurant days/hours in advance. You’ll need to know to check in at the bar if you go on a day the restaurant is closed.