50 Best American Restaurants near Windsor

“Extensive lunch menu offers multiple salads, sandwiches, burgers and more. Outside nice atmosphere too.“

“All around good place. Great service“

“Melissa provided my boyfriend and I awesome service in the evening. She recommended different options because of a change we wanted on a platter, and it suited us very well. She checked up on us to see if everything with our dinner was going well, it was!!!! She did demonstrate lots of respect, by providing a warning for a change in the environment. The food was great too!“

“Had an amazing brunch at the Omelette express! My daughter said "best omlette I've ever had!" I'd have to agree ! :) �“

“This recommendation is from Howard E. Daniel (Pen-for-Rent owner): "Five years after Tisza -- pronounced TEE-sa, one of our all-time favorite restaurants -- left its former location in Windsor, my wife and I finally checked out its beautiful new home in Healdsburg. To our delight, we found that Chef Krisztian Karkus and his wife Alena (who has now moved out of the back of the house to charm guests as a friendly, attentive hostess/waitress) have made their restaurant's tastefully appointed new incarnation even better than we remembered it. What makes Tisza special is not just the wonderful food, drink and ambience but the sprinkling of rare (in California Wine Country) offerings on its menu, including mouthwatering Central and East European delights -- schnitzels, goulash, spaetzle, potato dumplings, wild mushrooms and, OH YES!, apple strudel -- reflecting the couple's background (he's Hungarian and she's Czech). While we didn't manage to sample everything that tempted us in this first of what will surely be many return visits, we'd be remiss if we didn't single out for high praise the house-smoked salmon with dill mustard sauce, pickled mustard seed and crème fraiche served over potato latkes. We think this fabulous starter might be more aptly named "salmon ambrosia." (If anyone can transform a fish into food for the gods, Krisztian's your guy!) So if your taste buds are hankering for something a little different, Tisza is the place to take them for a real treat."“

“We had a great prix fixe meal of 3 courses but the also offer 5 courses. No bad selections except for the cauliflower steak. I don’t think that is worth a steak or shrimp pasta but that is my opinion. Outdoor dining is available and they have heaters by the wall of sliding windows that open up totally he outside. Awesome deserts. I had the cookie butter cheesecake. I died and went to heaven.“

“Valette is the kind of restaurant that reminds you why dining out is an experience, not just a meal. The Day Boat Scallops en Croûte is an absolute showstopper—encased in a delicate, golden pastry, it arrives at the table with a dramatic tableside pour of velvety sauce. The result? A perfect balance of buttery richness and ocean-fresh sweetness. Another amazing is the Sashimi Grade Hawaiian Ahi Poke Style. This is not your ordinary poki as it is made with 24 Month Barrel Aged Soy. The level of freshness of the fish truly comes through as the flavors blend perfectly with the crisp avocado. It is a fine line when adding a flash fried avocado to a dish that’s usually served cold. Vallete executes it perfectly! For the main course, the Dry-Aged Duck is a must-try. Crispy skin, succulent meat, and a medley of locally sourced seasonal veggies. Dessert is not an afterthought here. Strongly Suggest even if we do not have room at the end we always order the ItsNotA ‘Snickers Bar’ Deux. Service is impeccable—attentive without being intrusive, and the staff exudes genuine passion for the food and wine they serve. We love the whole team but especially Aaron-Jake-Sean-Isaac are amazing !?!?“

“Great food and service. Strong Japanese influence with local ingredients. Wine was great but expensive compared to European three star spots. Knowledge about the food varied among the waiters - one told us the cabbage dish was all fresh cabbage, then ten minutes later we listened to a different waiter tell the table next to us that it was half fermented cabbage (and that was a pattern). Duck was a highlight - blew EMP duck out of the water. I appreciated the use of sound dampening materials on the interior.“

“Top notch and the perfect setting for a getaway.“

“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“

“New restaurant with some minor problems to fix ( had to ask for a silverware and bread, food delivered before drinks) but everyone is extremely nice and helpful and I’m sure will fix these problems soon
Every Wednesday Folia has a “ neighbors menu” $55 for a wonderful 3 course meal. Corkage is free for local Sonoma wine. Valet parking. Highly recommended“

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

“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.“

“Incredibly fresh raw oysters. The view is amazing. The wait staff is kind & attentive. The manager really cares about his customers. I highly recommend this restaurant.“

“First time eating here! Good, healthy breakfast. Atmosphere and restaurant very nice. Servers on point and friendly!! We will return!“

“Good service, super cozy. Lots of food! I love the chicken fried chicken (its like chicken fried steak but with chicken) with egg, hash browns and an English muffin! Always have leftovers, my husband gets the polish sausage and cheddar omelet with country potatoes and a biscuit with a side of gravy. Side of gravy is $4, so a little pricey. But tasty satisfying food“

“Food was solid, my only feedback is their prep time and waiting time, literally took 25-30 minutes for our two burgers to get done. I understand they were busy but for a burger or should not take 25 minutes, if you're taking a lunch break there's no way I can make it back on time with a lunch break.“

“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.“

“The ultimate delicious food exists in a quiet corner. I think no one would refuse to have dinner with the family in such a quiet environment.🥰“

“Top notch and the perfect setting for a getaway.“

“Never anything to complain about.“

“The ultimate delicious food exists in a quiet corner. I think no one would refuse to have dinner with the family in such a quiet environment.🥰“

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

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

“Food was great and service was fast! Very friendly staff!!“

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

“Inventive food and the best bartenders!“

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

“Thank you so much. we loved both the food and the service.“

“Great food great atmosphere!“

“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. 😕“

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

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

“Better burger than In-N-Out. And I will stand on that ever since I had discovered this place close by I eat here about 3 to 4 times a week.

Now I do get the same burger every time, but that’s because this place cannot miss

With a great options to the menu and even better dessert, this place has me waking up craving a burger every day

I feel like this is a hidden gem so if you’re ever in the area, this is a must stop“

“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!!!“

“Cleanest restaurant anywhere! Friendly owner's treat everyone like family. Croissants and scones are so good...and I love there coffee.“

“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.“

“Love this place. Such delicious food and healthy options. I will continue to drive 30 minutes for this place. I get the plaza plate and choose my own meat, bread, etc. Love that they work with my substitutions. Staff are also very nice and attentive. It has become our regular weekend spot.“

“Wonderful staff,enjoyed it a lot🥘😃“

“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 !“

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

“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“

“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.“

“great food nice ambiance very friendly service“