New American Restaurants near Windsor, CA

“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."“

“All around good place. Great service“

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

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

“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.“

“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.“

“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 !?!?“

“If you want to spend an evening experiencing what refined hospitality actually feels like when it’s dialed up to an eleven, SingleThread Restaurant is a masterclass.

Attempting to catalog every single bite of this meal would feel excessive, but it’s easily one of the most creatively executed menus you’ll encounter. It kicks off with a massive, 10-bite floral explosion of flavors that sets a staggering benchmark for the night—even if the baby squid bite was a rare miss for me. As someone who doesn't typically lean toward seafood, I still thoroughly enjoyed the entire progression without making a single modification, though I’ll freely admit the dessert course walked away as my absolute favorite part of the night.

To accompany the food, you’ll be presented with three wine pairing tiers: $300, $500, and a casual $1,500 per person. We opted for the mid-tier, and in retrospect, the nuances might have been slightly lost on us—we likely would have been just as happy sticking to the entry-level option. That said, every pour was beautifully matched and elevated the courses perfectly.

The dining room itself is gorgeous, sophisticated, and incredibly relaxing, anchored by stunning floral arrangements that make the space feel alive. Just be prepared for the service: the staff operates with some serious, ultra-soothing ASMR vibes. It’s so calming that you can easily fall into a lull, so don't feel bad if you have to ask them to repeat themselves. It’s an exceptional experience from start to finish.“

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

“I’m making a special trip from Illinois just to eat here. Gonna revolve our Vacation around the area. Looking forward to coming“

“Such a delight! The food is wonderful and their service is spot-on, just perfect! Yes, it’s expensive but they more than live up to expectations and delivery a fabulous meal experience! Cocktails have a snazzy little extra magic, every dish looks and tastes amazing, the setting is gorgeous, surrounded by vineyards and huge old oaks. Plus beautiful Christmas decorations! Definitely check it out if you can and lunc is a great option for a bit less expensive and less fancy options (like a burger) 🥰🎄“

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

“Inventive food and the best bartenders!“

“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. 😋“

“great food nice ambiance very friendly service“

“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.“

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

“Happened to find this little gem cozy place.
Had an amazing blueberry scone and their avocado toast “with the works”. The scone was tender. The toast was an adventure in delightful fresh flavors. The place itself is decorated with interesting antiques and they sell lots of herbal drinks.
And the best part, no animals harmed to get this meal ! All plant based! Check it out.“

“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.🥰“

“The cook and the drummer is an amazing, extremely professional, well organized and resourceful catering company. They catered a 100+ event, connected me with local vendors such as florist and musicians; they know how to adjust to budget constraints at the same time they have a vision to make your event as impactful and amazing as you want it to be. Also their staff is very well trained. I highly recommend working with them. Our family celebration ended up exceeding our expectations. And the food was delicious!“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.🥰“

“Its a cute little bakery, I think the opportunity to try student prepared food is awesome and a great experience for both customer and students.
Today I got a cheddar bacon scones and the apple cider donut cupcake. I think this was the fluffiest scones I've ever had, usually scones are hard crumbly and a mess to eat. This was extremely pleasant. Though, while eating it, each bite was a bit different; a couple bites were fine then towards the end it became a bite of either pure salt flavor or pure pepper flavor. While I dont mind either sensation together, individually as mouthfuls was a bit much for breakfast.
I dont usually do donuts, but I liked the idea of a fusion bite. Very moist and bouncy with each bite. I like how much apple I could taste and it wasnt the super sugar fake apple flavor. The sugar coating is a tad messy but was fine, personally I think eating a plain one would have been more up my alley but if you like sugar donuts you'll love this. I feel this item gave all the fun of the donut without the grease feeling and I appreciate that.
Took a Pic of the schedule and cant wait to try more goods! Thank you!“

“we all had the steak frites ribeye. was delicious and our server Lauren was perfect outside patio was Devine!! can't wait to come back!!!!“

“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!“

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

“Looking for an unforgettable culinary experience? Look no further than @perch+plow in Santa Rosa! 🍷✨ Prepare to be swept off your feet by stunning views, creative cocktails, drafts, and farm-to-table delights that’ll tantalize your taste buds! Let them know @oubrevacationsandtravel sent you.“

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

“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:)“

“It was good to go at five when they first opened. We had our choice of tables outside and the weather was lovely. Attentive, helpful wait staff and our server Liz helped make selections on wine and entrees. Spring salad and croquettes to start were delicious! Halibut and bucatini pasta surpassed expectations! Pasta so flavorful with the noodle textures perfect. Halibut presentation a thing of beauty served on a beautiful sauce with peas accompanied by tempura dipped asparagus! We finished every morsel! Coffee with the strawberry/rhubarb galette was pastry perfection only made better by a rich vanilla ice cream. The entire meal service was prompt and friendly! Never felt rushed. Timing of everything was intuitive and right on cue! We finished our amazing meal and enjoyed a stroll around the plaza! A perfect mean in an amazing setting!“

“Food and service was excellent!“