Sonoma Wine Shop & La Bodega Kitchen has a reputation for serving fresh, upscale fare in a charming, country-style atmosphere. In fact, this place sometimes bills itself as "not a restaurant" in order to emphasize the homey, friendly atmosphere the owners and staff cultivate.

If you visit for dinner, be prepared to taste a variety of wines sourced from small, local vineyards and know that you can rely on the staff's attentive expertise to choose just the right bottle. Sonoma Wine Shop & La Bodega Kitchen is perhaps best known for its legendary brunch menu, however. Gather a group of friends on a Sunday morning and feast on dishes like Belgian waffles topped with fresh fruit and whipped cream or rich eggs benedict topped with tangy hollandaise sauce. You can even enjoy seafood quiche filled with wild-caught Alaskan salmon, spring vegetables, cheddar, and chives.

Sonoma Wine Shop & La Bodega Kitchen
2295 Gravenstein Highway South
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 827-1832
sonomawineshop.com
www.yelp.com/biz/sonoma-wine-shop-and-la-bodega-kitchen-sebastopol?osq=al+fresco

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