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Walter Hansel Wine Bistro, Santa Rosa, CA

Walter Hansel Wine Bistro

4.9
4.9
1950 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
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
  • Website
    http://www.walterhanselbistro.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Saul Barragan
  • Location
    3535 Guerneville Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
  • 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

Menu

$120.00 per person (Excluding Tax & Gratuity) Wine Pairing will be available

1st Course

Choice of

  • Royal Sweet Scallop Carpaccio

    Royal Sweet Scallop, Aji Amarillo Ceviche Sauce, Tobiko Roe, Micro Cilantro, Scallions, Crispy Rice Noodles

    • Fried Wild Mushroom Empanadas

      Puff Pastry Stuffed with Bellwether Farms Ricotta, Cotija & Pepper Jack Cheese, Guajillo Chile Aioli, Micro Cilantro

      2nd Course

      Choice of

      • Roasted Garden Cinderella Pumpkin Bisque

        Delice de Bourguignon Savory Flan, Ras El Hanout, Toasted Water Chestnuts, Scallions

        • The Tides Smoked Sturgeon Salad

          Baby Mesclun Greens, English Cucumbers, French Radish, Lime Pickled Red Onions, Avocado Green Goddess Dressing

          3rd Course

          Choice of

          • Chilean Sea Bass

            Shoestring Potatoes, Poached Leeks, Spinach, Champagne Beurre Blanc, Black Tobiko

            • Grilled Akaushi New York Steak

              Loaded Potato Puree, S.C.M.C Bacon, Smoked Cheddar, Bellwether Farms Crème Fraiche, Chives, Bearnaise Sauce, Grilled Asparagus

              Duo of Desserts

              • Passion Fruit Budino

                Pomegranate Arils, White Chocolate Crunchy Pearls

                • Valrhona Chocolate Mousse Cannoli

                  Toasted Almonds, Mix Berry Compote

                  Last updated: January 1, 2025

                  What 1,950 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

                  Noise • Moderate

                  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.

                  1,950 Reviews

                  1. Michael

                    VIP

                    San Francisco

                    49 reviews

                    5.0

                    49 reviews

                    Dined 1 day ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    We came for dinner on New Year’s Eve. The prix fixe meal ($120) was just about perfect. The scallop crudo was exceptional, and we left feeling pleasantly full. This remains a reliable dining experience of the highest order, fine dining, but not too fussy. Recommended.

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                  2. Louis

                    VIP

                    San Francisco

                    14 reviews

                    5.0

                    14 reviews

                    Dined 1 day ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 4
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Wonderful dinning experience from start to finish

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                  3. Victoria

                    San Francisco

                    4 reviews

                    5.0

                    4 reviews

                    Dined 1 day ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    What a delight! The New Years Eve Menu (3 courses, duo of desserts) - was well planned in presentation and flavor. We enjoyed sharing bites of each other's 1st/2nd courses: 1st: scallop carpaccio and wild mushroom empanadas, 2nd: pumpkin bisque / smoked surgeon salad with avocado green goddess dressing. The mains: Chilean Sea Bass melted in your mouth and the grilled Akashi NY steak was a perfect medium rare. The staff are always on top of everything - pleasant and efficient. They never disappoint.

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                  4. Brian

                    VIP

                    San Francisco

                    2 reviews

                    5.0

                    2 reviews

                    Dined 5 days ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Dennis and everyone else working there were an absolute delight! The best of everything!

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                  5. David

                    San Francisco

                    1 review

                    5.0

                    1 review

                    Dined on December 21, 2024

                    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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                  6. Laura

                    San Francisco

                    3 reviews

                    5.0

                    3 reviews

                    Dined on December 16, 2024

                    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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                  7. Ame

                    VIP

                    San Francisco

                    44 reviews

                    5.0

                    44 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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                  8. 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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                  9. 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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                  10. 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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                  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 1950 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 6 times today

                  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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