French Restaurants near Glen Ellen, CA

“Incredible experience! When we found out the restaurant had changed over from The Fig Cafe but was still under the same ownership, we had to try it. From the moment we walked in, Austin was providing unmatched service to compensate for a delay in our reservation. (As if we were going to get upset about waiting 15 minutes!). We ordered the gnocchi and the roasted chicken after we were given an amuse bouche and a glass of sparkling wine. The food was delectable and the service from all was unparalleled. We only half-jokingly asked Austin on the way out to hold our same table for the same time next year! We look forward to seeing him and our server Cameron and having the same exemplary experience upon our return.“

“This is our favorite restaurant to celebrate special occasions in Petaluma. The food is full of flavors and the meats are cooked perfectly. All the specials are unforgettable and leaving you wanting more. You can tell the chefs put their heart and soul into making every dish.“

“Santee restaurant at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn is a special place. Everything we ate during 2 breakfasts and 1 dinner were exceptional. Crab Benedict and Cottage-lemon pancake were finger-licking good. Service is outstanding. We mention Ana, Bryce and Brian but others who served us were also wonderful. One thing to remember: they are very busy on weekends. Reservations are always a good idea but it is essential on weekends.“

“Great evening in Sonoma. This restaurant was recommended by two different people and it did not disappoint. The staff was delightful and the atmosphere was very comfortable. There was a wide selection of options of meat and non-meat dishes. I had the schnitzel and could not have been happier. I would recommend this spot to anyone visiting the area.“

“The crab chowder is to die for and the pastries are so delicious ❤️“

“From the moment we crossed the threshold, we were folded into the kind of hospitality that feels less like service and more like being invited into someone's home—if that home happened to have a kitchen staffed by culinary magicians.
David, our server, moved through the evening with the rare combination of attentiveness and ease, reading the rhythm of our meal perfectly. Even when we didn't need him, he was a pleasure to watch—gliding through the restaurant with his own distinctive cadence, part walk, part dance, entirely his own.
But let's talk about the food. The trout and avocado dip arrived as a study in balance—savory, impossibly creamy, with neither the delicate trout nor the richness of the avocado overwhelming the other. Scooped up with their house-made chips, it was the kind of starter that sets the tone for everything to follow.
Then came the Delicata squash rings—golden halos of autumn, each one a perfect balance of sweet squash and caramelized edges.
The French onion soup deserves its own paragraph. Too often, this classic arrives as a salt bomb with rubbery onions lurking beneath a cheese raft. Not here. The base was rich but measured, letting the sweetness of perfectly cooked onions shine through—tender, never stringy or chewy. The bread and cheese on top? They melted into the broth like a dream.
The Branzino for two was revelation. Buttery flesh, skin so perfectly crisped it flaked at the touch of a fork, each bite elevated by those addictive Parker House rolls that begged to be torn apart and dragged through every last bit of butter on the plate.
And then the St. Honoré tart—crowned with three perfectly golden choux buns, each bite revealing layers of pastry and cream with caramel notes that lingered long after the last forkful disappeared.
This is the kind of meal you remember not just for what you ate, but for how it made you feel: utterly, completely satisfied. We will be coming back.“