Succulent dishes and impressive wine choices make Willi’s Wine Bar an easy choice for patrons in Santa Rosa seeking an upscale evening without breaking the bank. This wine bar and restaurant serves up delicious plates like roasted bone marrow, fois gras, and cauliflower shooters in a romantic atmosphere.

Folks say they come here for the quality small plates, and they stay to linger all night over a bottle of red. Sample wine flights on their cozy enclosed outdoor patio, or stick to your favorite white inside the intimate dining room. Many claim the curried crab tacos are the best things on the menu, while locals say the slow-braised beef cheeks simply fall apart in your mouth. Don’t miss the chocolate banana croissant pudding, which makes the perfect dessert!

Make a reservation to visit Willi’s Wine Bar between 5 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Sunday and Monday, 11:30 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, or 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

CC-BY-SA-2.0/Flickr James E. Petts