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Walter Hansel Wine Bistro, Santa Rosa, CA

Walter Hansel Wine Bistro

4.8
4.8
1946 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
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.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Wine Bar, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sun 4:45 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (707) 546-6462
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Saul Barragan
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Rosa
  • Cross street
    Willowside
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • New Years Eve Dinner 2025

    $120.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Join us as we welcome in the new year! Prix Fix menu only

What 1,946 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Contemporary American

  • Wine Country

    Best Service

  • Wine Country

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Walter Hansel Wine Bistro offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food and service." The cozy atmosphere and vineyard views set the stage for a memorable meal. Known for their "great wine selection," including their own Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, the bistro combines French and European cuisine with California flair.

1,946 Reviews
  1. David

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This Is such an amazing place food is so good from apps to desert highly recommend

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  2. Laura

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everyone in our party of four said their meal was excellent.

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  3. Ame

    VIP

    San Francisco

    43 reviews

    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a wonderful place to dine with a cozy ambiance. Always love the halibut and the cordon bleu…had the seasonal beef bourguignon and it was delicious!

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  4. Stacey

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a great meal with Wonderful dishes and lovely staff.

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  5. Chuck and Catherine

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful evening at Walter Hansel! The food was fantastic and the waitstaff were exemplary! Just the right amounts of friendly and attentive without being intrusive. Thank you for a lovely evening!

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  6. Scott

    San Francisco

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Truly outstanding, one of the top restaurants in Sonoma County: the food, the service, the wine country vibe. All is well.

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  7. Michael

    VIP

    San Francisco

    47 reviews

    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are huge fans of this place. You could not ask for a better casual fine dining experience. The food is excellent and innovative (although with a regular set of beloved dishes). Service is impeccable without being stuffy. Highly recommended.

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  8. greg

    San Antonio

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    One of the best 10 meals I have had in my life. Great.

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  9. Kelly

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a great meal with great service in a fun relaxed atmosphere last nite. Only issue I have with Walter Hansel is we are always seated on the long couch area next to talkative people. Last nite we had a table and very much enjoyed our experience.

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  10. Blaise

    VIP

    San Francisco

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was fabulous! We had not been to Walter Hanzel Wine & Bistro for awhile, probably during COVID when they had an outside tent back then. The name can be a bit deceiving as its a legit restaurant with bar, not a wine bar that happens to serve food. They do however carry a nice selection of wines including their own wine. We enjoyed it back then, and enjoyed it even more recently. The food was delicious, our server was very nice and attentive. I would say the atmosphere is casual fine dining, where they strike a nice balance between fancy & comfortable. We could hold a conversation over dinner without shouting or straining to hear one another. We'll be back there much sooner than last time! Blaise Lo

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FAQs

Walter Hansel Wine Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (707) 546-6462.

Walter Hansel Wine Bistro is rated 4.8 stars by 1946 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Walter Hansel Wine Bistro

3535 Guerneville Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95401

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Willowside
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Rosa
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sun 4:45 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Wine Bar, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Saul Barragan
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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