Comfort Food Restaurants near Santa Rosa, CA

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

“Friendly place, happy people and a great menu. Don't leave without breaking your diet with their Beignets!“

“I still recommend but have to say disappointed today in a few items. 1. the coleslaw flavor was fine but now is minced so small it feels like you are eating baby food and tastes bland 2. the cornbeef was surprisingly on the dry side 3. cheesecake totally dry crust and flavor just average and strawberry topping soggy 4. soup was terrific the quality of food seems to be going down and that’s sad“

“Best gyro and the dolma is INCREDIBLE! This is a MUST VISIT spot when in the area. Tell Sam that Chris & Zip sent you. You’ll be addicted to his food, service and charm. A place for real Mediterranean flavors, and none of that big box processing. He’s open Monday - Saturday, with tri-tip on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Honestly, stop by and try the food. You will be transported to a new land of flavors and comfort.“

“Excellent dinner spot in downtown Sebastopol. We loved the pickled veggies, focaccia, fire roasted beets, and butter poached potatoes. The ambiance is slightly upscale, but quite comfortable. Our server was a charming French woman who was attentive without being overbearing. The portions are quite large, so don’t go overboard when ordering. Would definitely come back next time we’re in the area.“

“Good food, hollandaise sauce to die for and the twins are delightful young women. very welcoming.“

“the bowls very delicious n those fries n the Asian chicken salad yummie“

“Story time- Long ago, in the tiny town of Guerneville, there was an ice cream parlor tucked inside an old bank building. It was there that I experienced one of my all-time favorite dessert collaborations: ice cream paired with pies from Chile Pies Baking Company. You'd walk in, choose your slice, top it with the perfect scoop, and live your best à la mode life. It was summer magic.

Then Chile Pies took over the restaurant space at Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort & Mineral Springs, and my pie × ice cream era ended.

I've been following House of Better for a while, but it took an absolutely INSANE promotion to get me through the doors: dine at the property and receive a free midweek pool pass to the resort. The hotel may not have loved that deal... but I certainly did. (I went twice.)

First Visit

- Salsa tasting flight ($14): Really good, creative variety, but not enough chips at first. Thankfully, they happily refilled the basket.

- Kale & Maitake Omelet ($19): Recommended as a staff favorite. Unfortunately, we wouldn't order this again. It was surprisingly flavorless, and the accompanying salad felt like an afterthought. If you're here focused on health and wellness, you might love this.

- Slice of signature apple & green chile pie ($8): I wanted nostalgia. Sadly, it didn't transport me back.

- Green chile stew, veggie style ($10/cup): My friend loved this.

- Red chile chicken posole ($10/cup): So good I considered ordering it again on my second visit.

Second Visit

- Crispy taco plate ($25): A ton of food and genuinely great value, grilled chicken. Super satisfying.

- Arnold Palmer ($5): Simple, refreshing, perfect poolside energy.

What I love about House of Better is the format: order at the counter, grab your number, settle in. It's easy, casual, and especially ideal for groups.

You do not have to be a hotel guest to eat here. And if you're eyeing pool or spa access without booking a stay, check out ResortPass.“

“When we come to Calistoga, we always stop here. The food is good, the atmosphere is great. We love that they have live music. When we were there, there was an excellent jazz guitarist.

I had a smoked salmon sandwich with salad and my husband had a burger and fries.

The beer selection is wide, and we're always able to find something we like.“

“This was an excellent place to meet a friend and have a quiet talk by a fire. The night we went was very quiet. Sadly, they were having some issues with their ownership and their liquor license is not valid at the moment so we went to have a glass of wine, but I had to buy our own and bring it in. It was lovely though and the food was great. Special shout out to Shawna our server who was lovely.“

“Charm Thai kitchen is amazing. Their pumpkin curry and crab rangoons are amazing. Their drinks are so good. I come here often and they are so kind and have relatively fair pricing for food nowadays. They are wonderful 🧡🧡🧡“