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Halibut  - Walter Hansel Wine Bistro, Santa Rosa, CA

Walter Hansel Wine Bistro

4.9
4.9
1985 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 8 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
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.

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
  • 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

What 1,985 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Contemporary American

  • Wine Country

    Best Overall

  • Wine Country

    Best Service

  • Wine Country

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Walter Hansel Wine Bistro offers an exceptional dining experience with "outstanding service" and "delicious food." Highlights include the scallop appetizer, halibut, and cordon bleu. The "wine selection is wonderful," especially the house-made Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Guests appreciate the "friendly, attentive staff" and the "cozy, French-inspired ambiance," making it a must-visit in Sonoma County.

1,985 Reviews
  1. Keren VIP

    San Francisco55 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We tried Walter Hansel Bistro for the first time to celebrate my husband's birthday. We decided to do the prix fixe menu, and we were not disappointed. Prior to dinner, we were given a carrot/ginger soup shooter which was delicious. We started with the Vietnamese beef carpaccio...which was a large portion and delicious. We both enjoyed the Caesar salad. It was a HUGE portion, and the flavors were all fresh and crispyi. A delicious salad. I had the sea bass, served on top of what was like lyonnaise potatoes with sauteed spinach and a delicious, buttery sauce. Wonderful. My husband got the NY Strip with a green peppercorn sauce, cooked perfectly. For dessert, I had a scoop of the Apricot Champagne sorbet and the raspberry sorbet (I have to findwhere I can buy these for home). My husband opted for a cheese plate in lieu of the sweet. He was served a triple cream brie...and he ate every morsel. We enjoyed our visit and we will be back, because we saw a few other dishes being served and they all looked fabulous.

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  2. Chelsea VIP

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best restaurant experiences in a long time. Everyone we encountered was amazing. Food was outstanding! If you are thinking about going…just go! Hopefully you get Denise as your server!

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  3. Nicole

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Walter Hansel is hands down the best restaurant in Sonoma county. There isn’t a single thing on the menu I haven’t loved. We are always treated like family when we visit so that’s why we always come back. Can’t recommend this place enough!!

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  4. Bob VIP

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We love Walter Hansel Bistro! The food is always delicious!

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  5. Mindy

    San Francisco26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service excellent. I have eaten here before and it is always delicious. Highly recommend.

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  6. Amanda

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was absolutely phenomenal, excited to come back.

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  7. Michael VIP

    San Francisco53 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service are always impeccable, and tonight was no different. Highly recommend.

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  8. ReneeM

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We took advantage of the Restaurant Week menu and found the experience to be amazing. Great food, attentive and friendly service, and wonderful wine selection. We will be back.

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  9. Steve VIP

    San Francisco46 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Went for restaurant week. 3 course set menu with choices in each. Beet salad was delicious, Halibut w spinach was flavorful, however fish was a bit overcooked and dry. Great value. Fantastic service, some of the best in Sonoma county.

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  10. DebbieB

    Hawaii2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and meal! I definitely will recommend it to my family, friends and clients.

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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 4.9 stars by 1985 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 8 times today
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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