Food was delicious, the service great, atmosphere pleasant. Prices a bit high but what isn't. I would definitely go again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
bailey rodden
We dined here on Valentine’s Day with an 8:30 PM reservation. The restaurant was completely packed, which we expected for the holiday, but service felt noticeably slow — we didn’t receive our drinks until around 8:55.
It was a pre-fixe menu with selectable options. Unfortunately, the food didn’t live up to the strong reviews we had seen online. The miso soup with crab was surprisingly flavorless and lacked depth. The butternut squash ravioli leaned overly sweet, and the salmon with beet purée felt like an unusual pairing that didn’t quite come together. Overall, the dishes felt bland and underwhelming.
Our server was fine, though not especially warm or engaging.
The lighting also detracted from the overall experience — it felt quite bright for a Valentine’s dinner service. Dimmers would go a long way in creating a more intimate and elevated atmosphere.
Given the reputation and holiday pricing, we left feeling disappointed. I was really hoping for a more memorable evening.
Donna Dierker
Lovely place to meet friends
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kassandra
Everything about Sonoma Grill is outstanding. Great choices. Terrific service. Food delicious. Terrific happy hour menu and wine list.
Melissa
Sonoma Grille is so excellent...I highly recommend this restaurant. The owner and staff are so welcoming and thoughtful. The drinks are excellent, the food is fantastic, it can get loud but that's part of the fun! Great bar...the lamb shank was delicious, the mussels were amazing and the linguini with prawns was sooo good. Don't miss going here. A Sonoma staple.
Terry
filet mignon and grilled salmon excellent. Service was great. It's loud in there when the place is full but it wouldn't be full if it wasn't a great place.
Heather Alessi
If you are looking for a restaurant in Sonoma where hospitality and food quality truly comes first, Sonoma Grille sets the standard.
From the moment you walk in, you are treated like a guest, not a table number. Nima, the owner, leads with genuine warmth and intention, creating an environment where every detail matters and every person feels welcome as does the entire staff!
The food was exceptional. The lemon baked oysters were perfectly balanced and indulgent, the charcuterie board was thoughtful and beautifully curated, and the salmon carpaccio was easily one of the best I have ever had. We came back a second night to have that dish again. Every dish reflected care, quality, and pride. This is a very clean restaurant.
The service deserves special recognition. The servers, bartender, and entire staff were attentive, knowledgeable, and sincerely kind. The restaurant was immaculate, the drinks were strong and expertly made, and the energy of the space was inviting and refined.
By the end of our second night, I was unexpectedly emotional. Leaving did not feel like checking out of a restaurant. It felt like saying goodbye to good friends that I was not ready to part with.
That is rare. That is hospitality done right.
Sonoma Grille is not just a place to eat. It is a place you remember. I’ll be back California and I’ll be back to this gem to see the most kind people and great food experience I’ve had in a while.
Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brandon Santos
Highly recommend to have Miguel as your server, he’s also bilingual in both English and Spanish and very efficient! Great food and drinks, loved the music and ambience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
stephanie
Steve served my sister and I some incredibly delicious salads for lunch and everything was just perfect!
Cathleen
Everything "matches" at The Grille which makes it a go-back place. Service, environment and food. Service is done with smiles; environment is comfortable; food enjoyable. Plus, Nina, the bartender, can make a great cocktail. The professionalism of restaurant shines. Quick note: Their flat bread is a great appetizer for the table or can even be a lunch entree for one. Lots of choices for everyone for both lunch and dinner.
Sonoma Grille is a very well-run restaurant where the service is spot-on, the food is consistently great, and the drinks at the bar are generous and well-priced. Their happy hour is a local favorite.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jimmy
We were so excited for our anniversary dinner at Sonoma Grill and what a Disappointment. Food was so below average with absolutely no taste. Pesto rigatoni w shrimp tasted like it came out of a jar and portion was so small left hungry. Basket of bread a complete joke which they charged for… solid restaurants shouldn’t charge for especially what they served. Other pasta and shrimp dish was soggy noodles with no taste day old shrimp at best. Just our experience for a lot of $$$ with no value.
Food was delicious, the service great, atmosphere pleasant. Prices a bit high but what isn't. I would definitely go again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We dined here on Valentine’s Day with an 8:30 PM reservation. The restaurant was completely packed, which we expected for the holiday, but service felt noticeably slow — we didn’t receive our drinks until around 8:55.
It was a pre-fixe menu with selectable options. Unfortunately, the food didn’t live up to the strong reviews we had seen online. The miso soup with crab was surprisingly flavorless and lacked depth. The butternut squash ravioli leaned overly sweet, and the salmon with beet purée felt like an unusual pairing that didn’t quite come together. Overall, the dishes felt bland and underwhelming.
Our server was fine, though not especially warm or engaging.
The lighting also detracted from the overall experience — it felt quite bright for a Valentine’s dinner service. Dimmers would go a long way in creating a more intimate and elevated atmosphere.
Given the reputation and holiday pricing, we left feeling disappointed. I was really hoping for a more memorable evening.
Lovely place to meet friends
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything about Sonoma Grill is outstanding. Great choices. Terrific service. Food delicious. Terrific happy hour menu and wine list.
Sonoma Grille is so excellent...I highly recommend this restaurant. The owner and staff are so welcoming and thoughtful. The drinks are excellent, the food is fantastic, it can get loud but that's part of the fun! Great bar...the lamb shank was delicious, the mussels were amazing and the linguini with prawns was sooo good. Don't miss going here. A Sonoma staple.
filet mignon and grilled salmon excellent. Service was great. It's loud in there when the place is full but it wouldn't be full if it wasn't a great place.
If you are looking for a restaurant in Sonoma where hospitality and food quality truly comes first, Sonoma Grille sets the standard.
From the moment you walk in, you are treated like a guest, not a table number. Nima, the owner, leads with genuine warmth and intention, creating an environment where every detail matters and every person feels welcome as does the entire staff!
The food was exceptional. The lemon baked oysters were perfectly balanced and indulgent, the charcuterie board was thoughtful and beautifully curated, and the salmon carpaccio was easily one of the best I have ever had. We came back a second night to have that dish again. Every dish reflected care, quality, and pride. This is a very clean restaurant.
The service deserves special recognition. The servers, bartender, and entire staff were attentive, knowledgeable, and sincerely kind. The restaurant was immaculate, the drinks were strong and expertly made, and the energy of the space was inviting and refined.
By the end of our second night, I was unexpectedly emotional. Leaving did not feel like checking out of a restaurant. It felt like saying goodbye to good friends that I was not ready to part with.
That is rare. That is hospitality done right.
Sonoma Grille is not just a place to eat. It is a place you remember. I’ll be back California and I’ll be back to this gem to see the most kind people and great food experience I’ve had in a while.
Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Highly recommend to have Miguel as your server, he’s also bilingual in both English and Spanish and very efficient! Great food and drinks, loved the music and ambience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steve served my sister and I some incredibly delicious salads for lunch and everything was just perfect!
Everything "matches" at The Grille which makes it a go-back place. Service, environment and food. Service is done with smiles; environment is comfortable; food enjoyable. Plus, Nina, the bartender, can make a great cocktail. The professionalism of restaurant shines. Quick note: Their flat bread is a great appetizer for the table or can even be a lunch entree for one. Lots of choices for everyone for both lunch and dinner.
Restaurantji Recommends
Excellent dinner. Great service, great food. Dining room could be dimmer.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great environment, excellent service, and great food! This will definitely be one of our preferred eating spots while visiting the Sonoma Square.
Sonoma Grille - always the best! Beautiful room, wonderful service, excellent food. It's our favorite place.
Sonoma Grille is a very well-run restaurant where the service is spot-on, the food is consistently great, and the drinks at the bar are generous and well-priced. Their happy hour is a local favorite.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
We were so excited for our anniversary dinner at Sonoma Grill and what a Disappointment. Food was so below average with absolutely no taste. Pesto rigatoni w shrimp tasted like it came out of a jar and portion was so small left hungry. Basket of bread a complete joke which they charged for… solid restaurants shouldn’t charge for especially what they served. Other pasta and shrimp dish was soggy noodles with no taste day old shrimp at best. Just our experience for a lot of $$$ with no value.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
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