42 Best American Restaurants in Santa Rosa

“Thank you for good service“

“I don't live in Santa Rosa any more, I haven't in ~20 years but I grew up there and EVERYONE knows Sam's! I was in town for the holidays and went there for lunch with a friend. The menu is enormous and while I was tempted by the all day breakfast, I landed on a French Dip sandwich that I had been craving. If you are anywhere in the area, stop by, you'll be glad you did!

Kid-friendliness: Family friendly restaurant - be sure to check out the staff's name tags! Reminded me of my first job working at Camp Wa-Tam. ;-)“

“I rate based on expectations. Classic diner menu, we tried the French burger, cheeseburger, fries and onion rings. French burger and rings were awesome. Portions are large and prices are better than average. The woman who helped us was a total sweetheart and very welcoming. Highly recommended for classic diner experience“

“I recommend their tasty burgers and sweet potato fries. Their homemade pickies are good too“

“My hubby and I enjoyed this cafe. We came for breakfast about 6am. Looking at it from the outside, you may not think much of it. We were thinking about going to Denny’s. We were very happy that we chose to try Carlos Cafe. I was reading a review and I saw some of the pics, so I decided we should try it out. Thank you Carlos for the hospitality and the thanks chef for the delicious food. Hearty and Tasty. I ordered their Enchilada Omelette and the side of (2) pork chops, Hubby ordered (2) Pork Chop with eggs and a side of corned beef hash. Everything was great. Yes, we are not small eaters.
Thanks Again for the previous review!!!

Thanks Carlos and Chef!!!

sorry no pics because we were ready to eat and forgot to take pics…“

“great food great service, biscuits and gravy are the best ever since 1985“

“atmosphere A+ service A+ food A+ everything on the menu I've had so far is a must try! everyone is so friendly, definitely recommend!“

“Eddie's kitchen, the food was excellent. I had chicken alfredo and a desert to die for. It was the chef favorite dessert. Eddie Jr. was very polite and very knowledgeable about the items on the menu. I love Eddie's kitchen. I will go there again if ever in Santa Rosa.“

“A classic cafe serving a breakfast staples, hot coffee, and the perfect amount of catchy décor. Good afternoon going to this location for quite some time. The food's always delicious, the eggs are always made perfectly, and the coffee's always good too.“

“Never anything to complain about.“

“The food was excellent. Fresh and delicious. The service too. I love the atmosphere. I wish you had a location in Napa!“

“The pork belly skewers are delicious. And they label directly on the menu what is gluten free son/or vegetarian.“

“Fantastic people who care about their customers, staff and food they provide“

“The food was delicious! Portions were large. Service delightful and attentive.“

“Great food great atmosphere!“

“food was great and service quick ..well worth it“

“Been waiting to go for months. Finally went and the food was absolutely amazing but we never where checked on. I just wanted a water and salsa and was looking the whole meal for an employee. made eye contact with our server and she ignored me 3 times, then brought our check and said you can pay whenever. not even how was the food. my husband had to get me my water as he fully finished his food while I was still trying to stall because I wanted salsa on my 25$ omelet. 😕“

“Ignore the rotten score on Facebook. This is one of the best breakfast places in Santa Rosa.“

“This is the best picture I’ve taken of a meal anywhere. The food was sooooo good that I couldn’t take a “before” picture, only an “after”. This was grilled avocado. I didn’t even know one could grill an avocado, nor did I know that an avocado could be improved on. Now I know. 😋“

“Good food and very sweet service. If latte’s were on the menu that would be even better!!!“

“Best breakfast served all day. Delicious crepes & sandwiches to die for. Good selection of entrees too“

“The staff is amazing and the food is delicious. Fast service and quick refills on your drinks.“

“Went here for lunch after visiting the Charles Schulz Museum across the street. The cafe is inside next to the Snoopy Ice Skating Rink. Fun to watch people skate while munching on yummy snacks and drinking hot cocoa. Waiting in line took awhile, it was a crowded Saturday afternoon, but once we put our orders in, it was a short wait. Not too much money. Food was filling and tasted just fine. You spend just as much, or more at McDonald’s for less quality. Recommend coming here and stay for the ice skating !“

“Mikey, at the bar, is stellar! Greeted us immediately, was very professionally friendly, and maintained good conversation. Drinks came quick, and food fairly quickly after that. I loved that the breading did not take over the breaded chicken.“

“Sick place good food good beer. Bartender are cool as f$&k great place to get some food and drank!“

“great food and great service 👍“

“Cozy space with nicely appointed ambiance. Friendly staff. Excellent food on a varied and adventurous menu. The cheese curds are worth the trek. Great cocktails. Good happy hour menu. Lovey outside patio and well behaved dogs are welcome.“

“5 star review great service Madeline“

“great food nice ambiance very friendly service“

“Five star experience every visit at Ozzie’s Grill. The burgers stand out right away. Each one arrives juicy, hot, and cooked perfectly. You taste the quality with the first bite and it stays consistent through the last. Every burger delivers strong flavor without feeling greasy. The seasoning hits clean and balanced. The buns stay soft and hold everything together. Toppings feel fresh and well portioned, never overwhelming the meat. Service stays friendly and efficient. Orders come out accurate and on time. The atmosphere feels comfortable and welcoming, which makes it easy to relax and enjoy your meal. Ozzie’s Grill sets a high standard for burgers. Consistency, flavor, and quality keep you coming back. This place earns its five stars.“

“I loved the pastries from this place and the focaccia was amazing. The building was also very cute. The person at the cashier knew a lot about the cooking process, you can tell these are quality products and they are made with love, attention to detail and experience Updated from previous review on 2026-01-18“

“Solid food and great people! Home made oven pizza and fresh pasta. Full bar and great choice wines. Must visit!!“

“Highly recommend making this a must stay place if you’re in the Sonoma area! The resort is so funky, fun and makes you feel special while you visit. The vibe at the Lazeaway Club is awesome. The food is mostly shareable bites, the cocktails were delicious. The DJ on Sunday by the pool left us wanting to stay longer! The best thing about the resort is the staff! Top notch and we can’t wait to visit soon:)“

“Good food. Friendly service. I really enjoy going here.“

“Great place to grab a fresh bite for a great price. Staff is nice, very clean. I've had the mushroom pizza ( add extra mushrooms) surprisingly real good and have had thier eggs Benedict with potatoes added. Hot, fresh, yummy and for 13.00 total plus tax and tip. Totally worth it. They have great take home pasta meals for families. Thier hours are limited 9-11 breakfast 11-2 lunch m-f. I go in and do my banking at RCU and swing by to munch.“

“Great little pub with fun happy hour drinks + quality HH food for a sweet price. The service is awesome- ask for Talia, and the bartender Jessie makes a perfect old fashioned! The well bourbon they use for it is Buffalo Trace which is included on the HH price. YAY! The tacos are tasty and big enough to share. Add some guac and fries with their trio dipping sauces, you'll definitely be leaving happy and your wallet too!“

“This is my fiance and I’s favorite place to grab breakfast/lunch. It never disappoints! We got the BLT and breakfast burrito. Both were very delicious. The staff are always super kind and very attentive. Highly recommend coming to cafe mimosa!“

“Shout out to Chris the manager who went out of his way to accommodate us. We are Hyatt members and thought we could use our club access awards. Unfortunately this particular restaurant is its own identity and therefore they don’t allow you to use the awards. Chris however made an exception and allowed us to use them. It was a very busy day with a bit of a wait but we were really taken care of in an amazing way. Thank you!“

“Absolutely awesome place!!!“

“This is the perfect spot for delicious pancakes and a wide variety of breakfast options. The service was exceptional friendly, efficient, and attentive. With a welcoming atmosphere, spotless cleanliness, and affordable prices, it’s a breakfast experience you’ll enjoy.“

“Easy to find parking, buffet style breakfast every Sunday--then mix it up with different types of stuff: waffles, pancakes, scrambled eggs, pastries & fruit etc...
(Kid-friendly place) Brunch -$10 for children and $20 per adult--all-you-can-eat!
That's a good deal ?
We dined in/ eggs benedict for me and for my husband he ordered corned beef hash.
And it was cooked perfectly.
came to the table lickety split.
This is really good food...
The staff were very friendly and helpful.
I will have to come back and try the buffet, maybe even Dinner.
Their dog friendly for service ?‍ ? animals“

“Joey’s Pizza Restaurant and Gary’s Belvedere Bar 727 Mendocino Avenue and College Avenue Santa Rosa, California Down the street from the Junior College Pizza combinations, homemade meatballs, thick beef with bean cheesy chili fries, and baked sweet cheesecake in an old vintage house with high ceilings made of dark wood? Where is this place? Downtown. This place exists. Special thanks to our hostess at the Pizza restaurant upstairs Miranda! She was amazing. Her personality and conversation about the bar Belvedere added personality to the already breathtaking restaurant. The bar with a bistro in a city that closes early? Yes, bring a party for the large round tables or sit at the bar. In the Sonoma County Wine Country right next to Santa Rosa High School and the Junior College, you have a high volume bar pouring whiskey, tequila and brandy with a pizza oven upstairs serving chicken wings, fresh Sonoma County style Cobb Salad, baked mushrooms, garlicky pesto, a taste for everyone including those who want deliciously ugly, tasty, nasty chili cheese melted Monster style. We still think about the chili fries hours after eating. For months since I moved to Santa Rosa from Las Vegas, I have heard about the Belvedere from people at the gym that replace protein powder with high intensity intoxicated cocktails on Friday and Saturday night, but I didn’t care to indulge underground as much as I wanted to eat pizza with Italian sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, before going down into the dungeon. The place is popular. Miranda helped us out like a Santa Rosa tour guide. She told us about the bars and their personalities. We had a great meal hanging out in the restaurant before mixing drinks downstairs. Santa Rosa is lucky to have Belvedere. The bar keeps people from driving to San Francisco in the rain the weekend. Thomas Chee Location on Mendocino and College Avenue in Santa Rosa, California 727 Mendocino #pizza #santarosa #belvedere #joeyspizza #thomaschee #chaseleo #rebellover #chili #fries #sonoma #california #cheese #srjc #srhs #foodie #bar #bartender #spirits #cocktails“