41 Best American Restaurants in Santa Rosa

“Thank you for good service“

“Great food great atmosphere!“

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

“Louie’s Fine Foods in the historic district of Attalla is such a wonderful local gem.

I ordered the vegetable calzone and added fresh ricotta, which made it incredibly rich and creamy. The crust was perfectly baked and everything tasted fresh and made with care. I also sampled several of their house sauces with it — the spicy garlic oil, butter sauce, and pizza sauce — and each one brought something different to the table, but the garlic oil really stood out.

My mother ordered the Whiz cheesesteak sandwich and absolutely loved it. She said it was flavorful, hearty, and exactly what she was hoping for.

One of the best parts of the meal is the pickle bar that comes with every order. There are at least a dozen different flavors, all house-made, along with in-house sauerkraut. Everything we tried was crisp, unique, and absolutely delicious — truly something you don’t find everywhere.

I’ve been going to Louie’s since their Odenville days, and it’s been great watching them continue and grow into their Attalla historic district location. It’s the kind of place that still feels local, welcoming, and full of character.

The only thing that would make the experience better is a little bit more accommodating seating like booth space however that is apparently not available in this small space there might have been outside seating I can’t remember. But that is the only reason I give it four stars in the Atmosphere section. Booth would accommodate families better. But this is really a great place to eat. The staff was wonderfully kind and Louie himself was making the food behind the bar counter and very personable and kind. He was very interested in making sure his customers were happy and that speaks to the Wonderful mom and Pop owned businesses that you just don’t find in chain restaurants! I highly recommend this place!“

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

“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. ;-)“

“The food is quite good, a good breakfast depending on the taste of your choice to start the day. Carlos'Country Kitchen has a wide variety of breakfasts or lunches to enjoy with family, friends, couples, or yourself. There is also a good choice of lunches to eat. In my opinion, it is important to look at the extensive menu to decide wisely which breakfast or lunch you prefer because it is a very craving choice that you want a little bit of everything due to the delicious food. I can assure you that you will see a different meal than the one you ordered, you will have a craving to try a new dish on your next visit to the place. The important thing is to taste the food and you will love it!!! The service is good and friendly!“

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

“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. 😕“

“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.“

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

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

“Never anything to complain about.“

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

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

“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. 😋“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“A fun spot to enjoy a casual lunch with family. It’s right next to the ice rink, so you can watch people skate while you eat, which makes it a really nice experience.

The food was great—good quality and reasonably priced. My kids loved it, and I definitely recommend for family with young kids!“

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

“5 star review great service Madeline“

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

“Great food at a great price! Delicious burgers, perfectly cooked and seasoned fries, and a great selection of milkshakes! I like the option to choose thick shakes, they are way better that way (and can last the drive till I get home to eat). Knocked off a star for being in a strip mall, but it is centrally located and if more upscale, it would command a higher price, which I am trying to avoid. All the kids working there are great, from the younger managers sweeping and cleaning up, to the counter folks looking to help and making delicious shakes- props to the owners for running a well oiled machine :)“

“Good food, great staff, highly recommended. This place is our go to for several instructors at the nearby SRJC fire academy.“

“Had a great experience here good service by Ricky . Our server was very friendly and removed us from a table with a flashing light which was very bothersome. Thanks Ricky for the great customer service we greatly appreciate it .Go Ricky 👏👍😁“

“great food and great service 👍“

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

“great food nice ambiance very friendly service“

“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!“

“Justin makes the best beverages! Quality, organic, sweet cafe with mother/son duo. It feels homey even when they see many different people everyday. Would wish there’d be indoor and warmer seating, but that’s the only con. The drinks are worth the extra minute wait.“

“Food is always delicious and great options. Service is usually right on top of everything for front of house. Cooks know their menu really well and I've never had any issues with the food.
The Cotati location is lovely, but the vibes in SR are cozy as well.“

“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“

“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!“

“I came here for the first time and it was nice and quiet. I ordered a new beer that apparently just got tapped earlier that day. Nice atmosphere but I didn't check out the menu since I wasn't hungry. With a tip, two beers cost me $30. Pretty crazy..... The beer was good, but not worth the money. It's a bar though, it's how they make their money and I get it. Probably won't be back for a good while, I just can't afford $30 for two beers! I'm giving 5 stars because it is nice there and I did enjoy it there. Maybe next time I'll have my friend pay! Lol“

“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:)“