Sonoma County Businesses

Possibly the most romantic restaurant in Santa Rosa, La Gare is a must for date night. Elegant old world charm awaits you at this inviting, family-owned place. Exquisite French food that is accessible to everyone. Bring your sweetheart and maybe, propose?

In the summer count on this eatery to tempt you with its BBQ of steaks, ribs, chicken, shrimp and luscious prime rib. A banquet room is available to accommodate up to 75, making it the perfect Mexican food option for your next event.

Cute, casual Mexican restaurant where you order at the counter and have a seat at your table, either indoors or outside on the shaded patio. Fresh ingredients, friendly staff, and great vegetarian options make this inviting eatery a great choice.

If you need a burrito fix try this family owned restaurant that also specializes traditional Mexican fare.

Offering up over 180 artisan tequilas in a beautiful, warm, and comfortable setting. Beer, wine, tequila and Margaritas guaranteed to put a little swerve in your step. Terrific place to host an event featuring Mexican food and drink.

Snack on a wide variety of delicious food while drinking unique wine. For lovers of traditional Portuguese fare and adventurous diners alike!

Meaning “beautiful tear” in Latin, the house and estate were built by General Mariano G. Vallejo. Featuring an extensive museum, garden pavilion, serene reservoir for relaxing and small hermitage built as a getaway for the General’s son.

This lively brewery has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating with heat lamps. Order a sampler and a bite – many food options are vegetarian-friendly – or tour the brewery and pick up a souvenir at the gift shop.

Visit their recently reopened tasting room on the Sonoma Square and chat with the knowledgeable staff while tasting the different varietals.

The estate of this winery features beautiful grounds and offers a spacious, elegant tasting room with a bar and a red barrel room in which you can enjoy food and wine pairings.

Visit the lovely estate and be sure to take the tour of the boutique vineyard and wine caves before you begin your tasting.

This boutique family winery features multiple award winning Syrah and Viognier wines. The vineyards are not currently open for public visits.

Look for the winery dogs wandering the property of this family-friendly winery that accommodates kids and includes bocce, corn hole, and a picnic area. Enjoy a sunny day outdoors while you taste.

Schedule an appointment to taste the Pinot Noirs of LaRue Wines at the Kamen winemaking facility.

Take the dirt road leading up to this quaint winery and enter the sophisticated tasting room at Lasseter where you’ll see ceiling-high wine displays. Enjoy storytelling, barrel tasting, and an excellent experience.

This intimate tasting room will wow you with amazing Cabernet, a warm welcome, and a personalized experience.

The knowledgeable staff at this impressive winery enjoy sharing stories and chatting about their small batch Pinots and Syrah.

The single-vineyard wines of this winery are produced by a father and son team. Call them for a tour and tasting and to hear their story.

Alcohol-free park means fun for the whole crew. Featuring basketball, tennis and bocce ball courts, reservable softball and baseball fields, picnic/BBQ areas, playgrounds for multi-ages, and lovely walking paths. What are you waiting for?

An authentic French pâtisserie (aka "bakery") in the heart of Glen Ellen, Sonoma. Chef Pascal brings to Les Pascals a deep love for the art of pastry- making and his life's passion is creating authentic, unique and delicious pastries.

We launched LEVEL with one goal in mind: to create unique, targeted effects-based cannabis products by formulating cannabinoids in ratios not accessible from the plant alone.

Browse over 20,000 books and a wide selection of music CDs and e-books. This family-owned & operated bookstore is located in Healdsburg, and is backed by experienced staff who helps visitors worldwide to get lost in a good book!

This small, family owned vineyard specializes in Pinot Noir in small batches. Make an appointment for a tour and tasting.

The name says it all, this is the ideal destination whether you are looking to relax or get a serious workout. Owner Libby Hanley offers therapeutic massage as well as personal training sessions and classes in a private and comfortable environment.

Enjoy a wealth of knowledge and history about the wine and vineyard from your host at this quaint, charming winery. Tour the grounds and taste old vine Zinfandels.

Choose from several tasting options including charcuterie or a private tasting at your hotel with LIOCO or visit for one of their lunch series.

Consistently good and interesting wines are produced from the Little Vineyards Family Winery. Stop by the taste one of their world class wines.

Littorai Winery is a place of extraordinary discovery where every corner you turn is a different experience from the last. A visit to Littorai is more than a tasting, it's a total experience.

Liza Gershman is an award-winning freelance photographer and writer, Bay Area native, and expert world-traveler.