Best Contemporary American Restaurants in Glen Ellen

We got lucky getting the best table in the restaurant, across from the bar in a nook under the stairs, so we easily heard each other! We chose a plant forward menu and our waiter Kai (sp?) decided on the order of the dishes. I’d trust his judgment again because we had a great time. The pigs head hid a shaved fennel and pear salad underneath. I delightfully learned how different parts of fennel tastes when shaved so finely. The Hokkaido scallops were soooo good and fresh and compared to a sushi restaurant, a very good value. My partner normally doesn’t like shellfish but he loved the scallops. We ended the savory portion of the meal with the seaweed noodles and the grilled cabbage with dill pickle butter and roe. Both plates had amazing, complimentary sauces and Kai brought us some bread to savor the last drops. The One Punch Man cocktail complemented entire the meal so well with its fruity yet creamy flavor. We got the chocolate semifreddo for dessert for the texture. It had a toasted umeboshi meringue that tasted like dates if they were slightly pickled. I left food drunk and with very happy tastebuds. I loved the restraint in all the flavors. I think a lot of dishes could’ve easily gone sideways in less capable hands, or even the meal because this menu had a lot of citrus and pickled items, and instead they nailed it just right.

We had a wonderful time dining and experiencing the beautiful four course meal. The cured trout and halibut were highlights, but everything was outstanding and perfectly plated. The chai creme brûlée was so fresh and the perfect way to end our meal. The service was incredible and everyone was so kind. Can’t wait to go back!

I hadn’t enjoyed Torc recently, I need to visit more often! The cocktails were superb (ride lightening!). The appetizers and salad were delicious! The diver scallops, and short rib were fabulous and the duck breast was outstanding! Kudos to Sean and the kitchen!! Philip provided great guidance concerning the menu and excellent service!! Oh! Forgot to mention the red velvet and the pave desserts…. We loved both! (My friends who had a not good experience at a previous visit were amazed - delicious food, exceptional service and can’t wait to return.) Thank you Sean, Cynthia and staff!!

It is always a special experience to dine at the Rotunda because it is so much a part of San Francisco history and a beautiful venue! My friend Manuel had never been there so he had a blast seeing the space and enjoying the food. Ralph, our server, was polite and attentive and the food was good as always. I do enjoy a place where I am already recognized by the hosts especially since one feels like one is being greeted by family. :)

Everything we had was amazing. Great restaurant. The crab as an appetizer was a group favorite as well as the califlower.