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Where to Eat
Make the most of your Sonoma International Film Festival experience with our handpicked dining recommendations. From cozy cafés to gourmet restaurants, discover the best spots to savor local flavors, unwind between screenings, and enjoy Sonoma’s renowned culinary scene.
El Dorado Kitchen
“El Dorado Kitchen offers California-inspired cuisine with a focus on the freshest farm- and ranch-raised ingredients. Executive chef Armando Navarro’s menu features simple, seasonal ingredients and imaginative choices complemented by a robust wine list and signature cocktails, all served in a setting that exudes the relaxed-yet-refined Sonoma spirit.”
HopMonk Tavern
“Come to Hopmonk for fresh beer, local wines, great indoor tavern atmosphere, and our remarkable beer garden. Our moderately priced menu celebrates both traditional and innovative pairings of beer and food. Beer is fun; we know you’ll enjoy our relaxed and informed service. Groups booking available. Live music on our Tavern Stage and in the Beer Garden.”
Layla Restaurant
“A comfortable, sophisticated, “Mediterranean kitchen” dining experience from Executive Chef Cole Dickinson featuring healthy, organic options, fresh and locally sourced ingredients, and an open, communal vibe.”
Sonoma Cheese Factory
“The iconic Sonoma Cheese Factory has been a purveyor of award-winning cheeses in the Sonoma Valley for 90 years. Today, Sonoma Cheese Factory is continuing its rich legacy by offering superb cheeses, Sonoma County wines, BBQ from Primal Cuts Meats, and other locally-sourced goods.”
Basque Boulangerie Cafe
“Visit Sonoma’s “Bistro on the Square,” home of Sonoma’s original sourdough and sweet French breads and award-winning pastries and baked goods. Our café features an all day breakfast & lunch, desserts, and espresso.”
the girl & the fig
“Just like a plump ripe fig, the girl & the fig food is fresh, healthy, and bursting with flavor. With a seasonal menu featuring garden vegetables and herbs from their own farm, and an abundance of creativity, the rustic Provencal-inspired cuisine allows earth’s true and natural flavors to shine. The chefs at the girl & the fig make as many things as possible in house including their own award-winning charcuterie and salumi.”
Valley Bar and Bottle
“Valley is a neighborhood restaurant, wine bar, and bottle shop in Sonoma, CA. We serve California home cooking – simple food driven by seasonal produce and our personal histories. We sell delicious wines with a focus on organic, biodynamic, regenerative & traditional agricultural practices. We aim for a sustainable approach to all aspects of our business, from our environmental impact to balance and equity in the workplace. As Sonoma locals, we look for creative ways to support and promote our community, and we are dedicated to making sure that our team is able to live fully and fairly in the place we serve.”
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