Best Restaurants with a Happy Hour in Forestville

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AmericanItalianFrenchMexicanBarbecueTapas / Small Plates

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Wine Country

Neighborhoods

GuernevilleSanta RosaSebastopolWindsor

Top Rated

CharmingGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for fine winesGreat for happy hour

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All dining options

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Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

14 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Walter Hansel Wine Bistro restaurant

1. Walter Hansel Wine Bistro

4.9

Exceptional(1981)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Santa Rosa

Booked 5 times today

We are located just 6 minutes from Coddingtown Mall and 10 minutes from Downtown Santa Rosa surrounded by beautiful vineyards with an onsite garden for fresh, farm-to-table vegetables and herbs."An impressive new Santa Rosa restaurant that's instantly one of our best"Jeff Cox, renowned Wine Country food critic. If you are unable to find the reservation you want, please call us directly at (707) 546-6462. Thank you.

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2. Sweet T’s Restaurant + Bar

4.8

Exceptional(3927)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Southern • Windsor

Booked 50 times today

Sonoma County's Southern BBQ restaurant located in Lakewood Village Shopping Center.

3. John Ash & Co.

4.2

Awesome(4576)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Santa Rosa

Booked 11 times today

Nestled next to Vintners Resort in Santa Rosa, John Ash & Co. was the first Sonoma County restaurant to introduce the concept of cooking with seasonal, locally sourced foods and produce while pairing exceptional recipes with wines from the region.Today, John Ash & Co. remains an icon for a romantic, fine dining restaurant with continuing the standards of cooking excellence enjoyed by locals and guests alike. Join us for breakfast, lunch or dinner at our Santa Rosa restaurant and experience wine country dining at its best.

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4. Stark's Steak and Seafood

4.7

Exceptional(3913)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Santa Rosa

Booked 39 times today

Stark's Steakhouse in Santa Rosa, California, is an upscale eatery that takes a modern approach to sustainable seafood and steak. The in-house dry aged meat is served a la carte and guests can also enjoy an extensive menu of international and local wine, creative cocktails and more than 60 whiskeys.Try the Stark's Steakhouse special roasted bone marrow starter served with truffle honey and sea salt before enjoying a steak with toppers like truffle fried egg, mushroom and onions or blue cheese butter. Vegetarians have options on the menu as well and guests shouldn't leave Stark's Steakhouse without a look at the extensive dessert menu.

5. Goldfinch

4.7

Exceptional(464)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Sebastopol

Booked 20 times today

Goldfinch, a modern American bistro located in Sonoma county, celebrates the riches of nature and the rewards of kindness and hard work. Collaboration and community are at the heart of our local and seasonally driven menu, all centered around an open-wood fire. Come eat and drink with us!

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6. The Lodge at Dawn Ranch

4.9

Exceptional(366)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Guerneville

Booked 9 times today

Amidst the ancient redwoods of Guerneville, California, The Lodge at Dawn Ranch redefines what it means to dine in Northern California. With visionary Chefs Juliana Thorpe and Ignacio Zuzulich at the helm, the menu is an ever-evolving exploration of the region’s most beloved and distinctive ingredients, infused with a spirit that is both rooted and restless. Here, Brazilian, Argentinian, and European flavors harmonize with vibrant produce and cultivated treasures, creating dishes that are as bold as they are nuanced.For parties over 8 please contact events. VALENTINE'S DAY 2025Join Chefs Juliana Thorpe and Ignacio Zuzulich for a special prix fixe dinner on Friday, February 14th. 6-course tasting menu$150 per guest + 20% service charge & 3.5% kitchen appreciation feeOptional wine pairing Cafe BreakfastMonday-Friday 8am-11amBrunchSaturday & Sunday 8am-1:30pmLodge LoungeTuesday-Thursday 3:30pm-8pmHappy HourFriday-Monday 4pm-5pmDinnerFriday-Monday 5pm-8:30pm

7. Bird & The Bottle

4.8

Exceptional(1857)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Santa Rosa

Booked 16 times today

Aimed at bringing street food to life, the Bird & The Bottle in Santa Rosa, CA is the end result of a pair of award-winning restaurateurs looking to blend a surprising array of flavors. Asian, American South, East Coast, Jewish and other cuisines have been combined to create an unforgettable menu. The menu at Bird & The Bottle features cocktails and an extensive wine list, and foods range from nibbles to larger plates. Everything has been chosen to pair well, and options include seafood favorites, poultry classics like matzo ball soup but also Korean BBQ chicken. There is a vegetarian menu with everything from fried cheese curds to smoked beets, but there are also pork and beef choices in abundance. A visit to Bird & The Bottle has to finish up with a dessert, and the "goo goo pie in another jar" is a must try.

8. Augie's French

4.6

Exceptional(537)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• French • Santa Rosa

Booked 25 times today

Augie's French, a Stark Reality Restaurant by Mark & Terri Stark, offers elevated service in a comforting and enchanting atmosphere in the heart of downtown Santa Rosa. Recognized as a "Top French Restaurant" in the Bay Area by the San Francisco Chronicle and featured in Sonoma Magazine's "Best Restaurants" in Sonoma County, our menu embodies French Bistro classics. Enjoy Onion Soup Gratinée, Steak Frites, seasonal local vegetables with a French flair, and a classic Beef Bourguignon known to evoke tears of delight.Our wine list is comprised of exclusively French selections, and the bar specializes in classic French aperitif cocktails. Happy Hour and a limited bar menu are offered daily from 3-5 pm, featuring items you won’t find on the dinner menu.Find your inner Francophile on our petite, dog-friendly patio, in our lush suede booths in the main dining room, or watch from above in our intimate mezzanine. At Augie's French, you can expect the expected, prepared exceptionally well.

9. Willi's Wine Bar

4.7

Exceptional(3344)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Santa Rosa

Booked 31 times today

A San Francisco Chronicle Bay Area Top 100 Restaurant for four years, Willi’s Wine Bar’s captures the casual, laid-back nature of Sonoma County Wine Country. Tourists and locals feel equally at home enjoying a quick bite or lingering over a glass of wine. The menu at Willi’s features international small plates, some wildly inventive and others comfortingly familiar. Staff is eager to help create perfect pairings with wines from the extensive wine list, many by local producers. Most wines are available in two-ounce tastes as well as by the glass or bottle.

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10. Jackson's Bar & Oven

4.7

Exceptional(1211)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Santa Rosa

Booked 28 times today

Opened since 2009, we offer elevated American cuisine that changes seasonally with a focus on local and organic ingredients. Our wine list features only Sonoma County selections as well as local craft beers on tap and a full bar featuring original hand-crafted cocktails. Whatever you are looking for: wood fired pizza, a salad, steak, burger or a kids' menu we have something for everyone (including some gluten free options!) And don't forget to check out our house made desserts! Jackson's Bar and Oven is a full-service restaurant that welcomes EVERYONE! This is a great place for single diners, couples and families. Come see us!

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Meg
Hawaii •5 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Popular place, good food, excellent service. Unfortunately, it's very loud. The place is apparently meant for fun and good times at volume, but not for conversation so we wound up shouting across the table.
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Sweet T’s Restaurant + BarPrice: Expensive• Southern• Windsor
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4.8
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EricT
San Francisco Bay Area •23 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
I had a New York strip cooked meme. Rare was perfect. The bread to die for and the calamari has to be the best I’ve ever had and to top it off the banana, chocolate pudding, Yum Yum and Yum.
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Stark's Steak and SeafoodPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Santa Rosa
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4.7
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ReneeVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •16 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Delicious food, excellent service and a beautiful atmosphere.
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Monti'sPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Santa Rosa
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4.5
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Mindy
San Francisco Bay Area •26 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Food and service excellent. I have eaten here before and it is always delicious. Highly recommend.
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Walter Hansel Wine BistroPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Santa Rosa
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4.9
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WilliamVIP
Los Angeles •47 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 5, 2025
A true fine dining experience. There is a fully equipped bar, where we could have eaten, but we opted for the dining room. We had reservations, and I would recommend that you do so.
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John Ash & Co.Price: Very Expensive• Californian• Santa Rosa
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4.2