Jeffrey’s Hillside Café is a family-owned eatery at Hillside Inn in Santa Rosa with locally-sourced breakfast, lunch, and weekend brunch. The menu includes diner comfort food with a twist, such as Sticky Bun French Toast and Eggs Benedict with ham and orange-scented Hollandaise. The must-try Cheese Blintzes are made with fromage blanc (a creamier cottage […]
Located on Santa Rosa’s hip South A Street, The Spinster Sisters is a bohemian bistro serving modern American dishes using local, organic produce. Chef Liza Hinman creates an evolving menu of original dishes inspired by flavors and traditions from around the world. Served from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., the popular weekend brunch menu features […]
The Naked Pig in Santa Rosa is a farm-to-table brunch spot with a constantly changing locally-sourced and organic menu. Chef-owner duo Jason Sokach and Dalia Martinez pay attention to every detail – sourcing the coffee from Melody Coffee, dairy from Straus Creamery, and pasture-raised eggs from Wise Acre (just to name a few). Make sure […]
If you ask the regulars at Bibi’s Burger Bar, you'll find that this place combines the best aspects of a quick-casual burger joint and a friendly neighborhood bar. That means you can count on getting tasty food and cold beer in a welcoming environment, which many people consider to be the basic recipe for a […]
There's a reason that Sazón is such a popular restaurant, and as soon as you step inside the door of this Santa Rosa eatery, you'll understand why. The space itself is cozy and warm, with plenty of natural wood and traditional Peruvian artwork. The menu is focused on Peruvian fare, which owner Jose Navarro has […]
Ethopian cuisine is widely known for its veggie-heavy preparations, its slow-braising techniques, and its use of herbs and spices, and that's exactly what you'll get when you visit Abyssinia Restaurant. This popular Santa Rosa restaurant is focused on serving Ethiopian classics, like shiro we't (hummus-style chickpeas with red peppers and spices), miser alecha (thick lentil […]
There's a reason Canevari's Delicatessen & Catering is such a popular lunch spot among Santa Rosa locals: this place serves up tasty home-style pasta and deli sandwiches piled high with meats and cheese, all while keeping its prices low and its portions generous. Sound good? If you visit for lunch, reviewers strongly recommend that you […]
With more than 25 years in business, Riviera Ristorante in Santa Rosa has served generations of locals. Over the years, this family-owned and operated Italian restaurant has seen its fair share of first dates and retirement parties, wedding rehearsals, and ordinary family suppers. Dinner is served every evening from 5 to 10 p.m., with lunch […]
The reviews are in: Cascabel is one of Santa Rosa's favorite spots for tasty Mexican fare. Start with an order of the house-made chips and salsa sampler (which gives you mild, medium, and hot options). Popular entrees include the brightly-hued conchinita pibil, topped with habanero salsa, red onions, and cilantro. Add a side of creamy […]
Buttermilk pancakes infused with ricotta cheese for an extra-fluffy texture. French toast crafted from slabs of Costeaux Cinnamon Walnut Bread. A sourdough bread sandwich stuffed with crispy strips of applewood-smoked bacon, an egg, and cheese. With breakfast eats like these on the menu, it's no wonder why many folks stop at Emily's Kitchen for a […]