50 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants Monte Rio

“What an absolutely darling little place! Situated in a veritable paradise - a blossoming community garden, delicious food and coffee and wonderful service! A must stop when in Sonoma“

“Do not pass this place up if you drive through the area! The owner brought us a sample of her salmon chowder while we waited for our food. The chowder is absolutely AMAZING! She shared awesome conversation of how she came about her salmon chowder. Great, family style atmosphere! We can't wait to return!“

“well I just happen to have some of the old Highlander hotel dog collections and I want to get back to the owners my dad bought over 100 of them years and years and years ago I have four left I'd like to give it back to the rightful owners“

“One of the most beautiful golf courses I've ever seen or played, staffed by some of the nicest people I've ever met at a golf course. My only regret is that I don't live nearby, so I can't come here 3 times a week. If you told me I could golf at Augusta for the same price, I'd do it, but I'd still love Northwood more.“

“I had not had such a good pizza in years! I am Italian and can honestly say that their Margherita is as good or better as any I ever had! I waited 28 years for this. We really needed it in West Sonoma county !“

“OMG there's a reason that there's a line and it's worth the wait. The line moves quickly and you get wonderful bakery smells while waiting. You can take your treat and/or coffee and enjoy it in the garden out back. The lemon scones and cinnamon roll are to die for.“

“First class wines! Very knowledgeable staff! Beautiful views!“

“So good! The Lox Toast was excellent and the super seed bread was to die for. I’d love the recipe.“

“This was our first stop celebrating a 30th birthday through a day of wine tours! Cory was our server and he did not disappoint. We continued to talk about the unique and individualized experience we got from him for the remainder of the day. The grounds were immaculate, clean, and absolutely stunning. Can’t wait to come back!“

“Had lunch for the first time here today, a delicious one! The menu is huge, so I look forward to trying so many of their authentic dishes. Happy to have them in Healdsburg. -Ali Story“

“They have MY favorite clam chowder on the bay.“

“Porter Creek Winery was such a peaceful gem and one of the highlights of our wine country trip. The team (Crystal) went above and beyond to accommodate us, even staying a little late so we could enjoy the experience — and we’re so grateful they did!

The setting was absolutely stunning — quiet, serene, and surrounded by natural beauty. It was the kind of view that makes you want to take a deep breath and stay a while. The wines were just as memorable, especially the Zinfandels — rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced.

To top it all off, we were greeted by Poppy, the sweetest dog who made the whole experience even more charming. Between the warm hospitality, the incredible wines, and the peaceful ambiance, it was the perfect way to wind down our day.

Highly recommend Porter Creek for anyone looking for a relaxing, intimate tasting experience with a personal touch.“

“Finally opened their Pinot from 2020, no joke, one of the better Pinot noirs I’ve had in a long time. it was light and peppery. Enough blush to let you know that it came from and was handled by individuals that care about their craft. Going to the winery, you don’t get a huge hullabaloo, or glitzy glam, like you would from the the Disneyland, wineries of today’s Sonoma and Napa, counties, but something of more of a throwback of yesteryear, When it was more about the grape, and less about the show. I would recommend this winery to anyone who likes to take a road less traveled. The journey will reward you well.“

“Amazing place to get a bite. I’ve had Spud’s for a few years now. Their clam chowder is the best I’ve ever had. I live 2 hours away, but make sure I get down to bodega bay every few months. The location is awesome, parking can be not great if it’s the weekend and it’s busy. It’s also great they have specials and locally caught seafood. If you haven’t heard of Spud’s then I’m sorry for ya. 10/10 would definitely recommend to anyone.“

“Great Fish and Chips! Loved the Clam Chowder.“

“Our visit to the Smith Story tasting room was fantastic. We tried a lot of great wines. Ali and Eric are great hosts. Very knowledgeable and friendly. We also got our photo with Lord Sandwich! We routinely ship their wines to our home. Can't say which we like best but their sparkling wine is outstanding.“

“We had reservations and were asked to make a change for a very special holiday party which we were happy to oblige. When we came for our reservation the food was outstanding and the service was incredible!! Everyone has been incredibly warm and inviting as well. Our surprise was when we were accommodated very generously for our r slight inconvenience. We can’t say enough good things about this place and everyone who were so pleasant and made our trip here the best! Thank you again!! We HIGHLY recommend this place!“

“Friendly service. Was a bit of a lunch rush so it was a bit of a wait. The chicken salad sandwich on Dutch crunch was a perfect lunch on the beach. They do have a nice patio to also eat on. There are some gift items and snacks for purchase along the register as well. Easy parking as well.“

“They are so sweet and caring to their guest. I absolutely adore Michelle & her family so much, it was a pleasure to meet her husband Jim for the first time as well tonight. They went above and beyond for my birthday and made me feel so special.“

“Great food and excellent service! Korean Beef Tacos were excellent. And the pork chop was one of the best I’ve had.“

“Fun time. Awesome grounds too.“

“Perfect 100000000/10 winery no notes, best weiners I've ever had in my life, beat pin I've ever come across, maybe considering to get married here, will return to have more weiners and wine, absolutely enhanced if you play old school jazz or PRIMUS while consuming wine and weiner.“

“Had a wonderful tour and tasting with Kat. Loved the history, philosophy of the winery/vineyard and current wine making practices. The food and wine pairings were spot on. Our entire grow up (6 in all) lives EVERY wine we were served which usually doesn’t happen. It was all so well balanced and smooth and just extraordinarily made. Truly a treasured find.“

“Beautiful wines! Keith was a top notch host, friendly, informative and interesting. Thank you!“

“Great Wine! The Pinot Noir is wonderful and this Year the Chardonnay is out of sight!“

“Great Americano coffee and a Roasted Vegetable Burrito (pre packaged - locally made)Easy, laid back atmosphere and dog friendly outdoor dining space.

Vegetarian options: Pastries, bagels, veggie burritos.

Kid-friendliness: Outdoors area for dining

Wheelchair accessibility: Level parking lot and“

“Bestie and I headed in for a wine tasting and was blown away by the knowledge and assistance from Ben! I learned so much about how and who Equality supports along with their history. Had such a great time, tasted delicious wines and purchased the ones I liked. Can't wait to enjoy them. Huge thanks to Ben for making a fun (and delicious) afternoon! Please get to Equality and support them!“

“Amazing customer service , they go above and beyond“

“Really great wines! Each wine is such a thoughtful & unique expression of the vineyard it represents. Congratulations on critical acclaim!“

“So good! The pulled pork slaps and they had a very tasty, interesting take on potato salad. The man taking our order was friendly, too. Stop by!“

“Great food and lots of it. It’s all good but my favorite is minestrone. Filled with veggies in a wonderful tomato broth. I always get at least one quart to go to eat throughout the week. Don’t forget the cookies“

“Baci was rocking on a Sunday night with a full house. It's a testament to the popularity of this place. Our experience was a little mixed. Our waiter seemed a bit over-worked. His attention to detail was a little off - quite late bringing our initial drink order. Once things got rolling, everything went fine. The food was good, the wine was lovely with many new things to try. The menu is huge, so we'll find our way back to try something different.“

“Willow Wood always delivers. It's hard for me not to order the vegetable ragout with polenta or the chicken, Jarlsberg, and pasilla pepper sandwich because they are so good, but every time I branch out I'm equally wowed. Casual, unpretentious, and super yummy. You can't go wrong!“

“THE BEST! Started with the tasting, our host was very sweet and gave us great tip throughout our tasting experience. Lovely views. Didn’t get to go on the tour because it got booked quickly. Recommend you book in advance to make sure you get the tour first (it was mentioned to us that it makes the experience better)“

“Eat here often and the food is always excellent- today we came for the locals release of Pliny the Younger on tap. Only stood in the rain for a couple minutes, LOL! Then I got under the canopy 😆“

“We've been going to Captain Dave's coffee and ice cream for years now and it is by far the best coffee and ice cream someone can have! He is friendly, the ice cream is delicious, and the coffee is amazing. Reasonable prices for the best coffee/ice cream in the country. Highly recommend!“

“It’s all about family! Every time we visit it’s always a family feel The great wine is just a bonus..... highly recommend!!♥️“

“We recently went to The Setting Wines in Healdsburg. LeeAnn was our wine host and educator. She was very knowledgeable about all the wines and we loved learning about each of the wines we sipped. We loved the ambiance, although the wine definitely stole the show! All of their wines were outstanding and we left with several bottles to enjoy at a later date. I love that it came with a charcuterie board, which was delicious! Due to it being a warmer day, we enjoyed their indoor area. We loved that they had both an indoor and outdoor tasting area so that you could choose what you prefer! We will definitely be back and highly recommend!“

“I fell in love with Twomey years ago when I found it for one of the wine lists I put together for a restaurant. Since then, I haven’t had Twomey because it is not sold in stores. Since Twomey has impeccable Pinot Noir and they are the sister winery of Silver Oak, we decided to get a membership so that we could enjoy year round! It was truly an amazing time visiting the vineyard.

The staff was great! They had everything ready to go for us when we arrived. Their wine knowledge is impeccable and we really enjoyed ourselves outside at a table overlooking spectacular views!

If you are visiting Sonoma or Napa, find one or two vineyards prior to going and sign up for a membership! Not only do you get complimentary tastings at the vineyards (typically $50-$150 per person depending on the vineyard, but some vineyards have additional perks like this charcuterie board from Oakville. We are so happy we joined the membership program at 2 vineyards and we LOVE the wines we have received from them. Their Pinot Noir is some of the best out of the Russian River and Anderson Valley. We also learned we like California Sauvignon Blanca and Twomey has an excellent Sauv Blanc. They definitely stick to what they are good at and produce some amazing Pinot Noirs and their sister vineyard Silver Oak does the same with Cabernet Sauvignon.

We at receiving another shipment this week in and we will be stocked for the holiday season! I cannot recommend enough, getting a membership to at least 2 vineyards before your trip to wine country! You will not regret it!! We picked the 3 bottle membership which basically pays for itself with one wine tasting. You also receive a membership discount on bottles at the vineyard and in your shipments that come 3 times a year! Cheers!!“

“We had a great tasting experience at Matrix. The views were amazing and so were the wines. Special thanks to our pourer, very knowledgeable and friendly. Only thing missing was having snacks available for purchase like simple grab and go charcuterie or chocolates or fruit. I would recommend having simple vending machine type snacks available.“

“🍽Great food, large portions and the special was down right great! Good cocktails and fresh food.“

“The food was good and the wine even better. This place is a gem. Definitely will be back.“

“Good food, decent price and very friendly staff! Highly recommend‼️“

“My friend and I shared a wine tasting which consisted of three small glasses of tasting size. You get to pick the three wines that you want. Not a huge selection., but works. We decided to eat there and I got the crabcakes which were pretty tasty a spicy sauce on top, and there were bell peppers and with the crabcakes. My friend got salmon with the skin was very crispy which he likes but the inside was too rare and he had to ask them to cook it more. It came back, still a bit too rare, and we fed that to the seagulls….The couscous salad that came with it was the best thing of all. I would not run back there but if you’re hungry and in that exact area, it’s a convenient place to grab a bite to eat. They have a couple of different patios outside, and the staff was very friendly. The one remark my friend said was that if they’re going to leave the salmon that raw like they said they usually do, they should ask people how they like it cooked. He loves sushi, but it was too rare for him being that it was salmon. It was a great day to get away from the high heat of Sonoma. We went from the 90s to the 60s wearing a jacket. He had never gone by the school house from Alford Hitchcock The Birds, so we did that on the way out.“

“Does the FDA or DEA know about your Savory Galette? It must contain some kind of controlled substance. Holy Moly! It is Delicious!!!“

“What a beautiful vineyard and what great wine with great service!! Was so fun discussing wine and travel with Kent who was such a great host! The most delicious Chardonnay and appreciate the cheese/food pairing ideas! GREAT recommendations!“

“Every bite was so good! We had the chili, Rueben panini, a salad and the Parmesan pasta salad. Views of the river while we ate made the visit even better. Definitely recommend if you’re in the area!“

“I vacation in Bodega Bay several times a year and hadn’t tried this restaurant yet, it was foggy and cold so we decided we wanted to eat Somewhere inside Out of the wind. We are so happy we came to. La Bodeguita! First of all the salsa that came with the chips when we first sat down was amazing! We had it refilled several times. We started with the fried calamari and our main dinner choices were the Crab enchiladas and El Mazatian, Both were absolutely amazing, the seafood in them tasted so fresh, and there was huge chunks of crab in the enchiladas! It was very obvious that everything on our plate was homemade not out of a can. We will definitely be returning on our next trip to this restaurant It will be one of our regular stops.“

“Amazing view to eat lunch to! Love the organic, gluten free and dairy free options. Love this place!“

“This rarely known winery provides tours to their vineyard and their generated farm that grows the grapes! They even let me eat the grapes that will make the same bottle of wine but 2024 vintage! A never had tasting experience. Highly recommended.“