Guidebook for Kenwood
Food Scene
About a 12 minute walk through the vineyards. Indoor seating and outdoor trellis dining in the Kenwood Plaza. Small, owner-operated (Jackie and Alex,). Great food, nice wine list and wonderful hosts.
Doce Lunas
8910 Sonoma HwyAbout a 12 minute walk through the vineyards. Indoor seating and outdoor trellis dining in the Kenwood Plaza. Small, owner-operated (Jackie and Alex,). Great food, nice wine list and wonderful hosts.
Spanish Bar and Grill, specializing in organic and gluten free options. Small owner-operated (Steve and Colleen). Go for tapas, great saucesand local character. Seasonal organic produce for sale.
Vineyards Inn
8445 Sonoma HwySpanish Bar and Grill, specializing in organic and gluten free options. Small owner-operated (Steve and Colleen). Go for tapas, great saucesand local character. Seasonal organic produce for sale.
About 15 minutes south. Offers indoor and outdoor seating with views to Sugarloaf Mountains and the Kunde Vineyards. Considered a premier dining experience.
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The Kenwood Restaurant & Bar
9900 Sonoma HwyAbout 15 minutes south. Offers indoor and outdoor seating with views to Sugarloaf Mountains and the Kunde Vineyards. Considered a premier dining experience.
This quaint farmhouse-like restaurant features both local and international flavors. The chef, Ari, worked many years at the French Laundry in Yountville.
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Glen Ellen Star
13648 Arnold DrThis quaint farmhouse-like restaurant features both local and international flavors. The chef, Ari, worked many years at the French Laundry in Yountville.
An American Bistro of California cuisine with a French twist. Steak to seafood to pastas. Outdoor seating along the Sonoma Creek or deck. Oysters!
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Glen Ellen Inn
13670 Arnold DrAn American Bistro of California cuisine with a French twist. Steak to seafood to pastas. Outdoor seating along the Sonoma Creek or deck. Oysters!
Country French home cooking. Seasonal menu, with ample focus on vegetables. A favorite of the locals. No corkage fee. Open nightly and for weekend brunch.
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the fig cafe & winebar
13690 Arnold DrCountry French home cooking. Seasonal menu, with ample focus on vegetables. A favorite of the locals. No corkage fee. Open nightly and for weekend brunch.
Décor and feel of the Jack London era. Rustic indoor and al fresco outdoor seating along Sonoma Creek. Steak to duck to burgers to salads, and more. Weekday lunch, daily dinner and weekends brunch.
Wolf House
13740 Arnold DrDécor and feel of the Jack London era. Rustic indoor and al fresco outdoor seating along Sonoma Creek. Steak to duck to burgers to salads, and more. Weekday lunch, daily dinner and weekends brunch.
Napalese-Indian, based on local seasonal offerings. International / local beers and an extensive wine list. Indoor and outdoor seating overlooking Sonoma Creek. Daily lunch and dinner. Michelin star.
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Yeti
14301 Arnold DrNapalese-Indian, based on local seasonal offerings. International / local beers and an extensive wine list. Indoor and outdoor seating overlooking Sonoma Creek. Daily lunch and dinner. Michelin star.
Locally-based owners offer an elaborate menu designed for the seasonal offerings. Buffets to family-style suppers to full dinner selections. In Jack London Village.
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Olive and Vine
14301 Arnold DrLocally-based owners offer an elaborate menu designed for the seasonal offerings. Buffets to family-style suppers to full dinner selections. In Jack London Village.
Local favorite serving regional Mexican classics. Take out, but outdoor seating in rear parking lot. Daily-made, organic grown corn, stone-ground tortillas. Authentic 18-ingredient Oaxacan red mole.
Boyes Hot Springs
Local favorite serving regional Mexican classics. Take out, but outdoor seating in rear parking lot. Daily-made, organic grown corn, stone-ground tortillas. Authentic 18-ingredient Oaxacan red mole.
In the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa. National reputation for premier dining (Michelin Star and AAA Four Diamonds). Casual cocktail lounge with starters and selected items from the Sante menu.
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Santé Restaurant
100 Boyes BlvdIn the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa. National reputation for premier dining (Michelin Star and AAA Four Diamonds). Casual cocktail lounge with starters and selected items from the Sante menu.
Featuring seasonal ingredients with an extensive wine list and full bar. Indoor seating and garden patio dining. Daily lunch and dinner, and Sunday brunch. On the Square.
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the girl & the fig
110 W Spain StFeaturing seasonal ingredients with an extensive wine list and full bar. Indoor seating and garden patio dining. Daily lunch and dinner, and Sunday brunch. On the Square.
Local sustainable and organic ingredients. Indoor, sidewalk, garden patio seating and wine bar. On the Square.
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Sunflower Caffé
421 1st St WLocal sustainable and organic ingredients. Indoor, sidewalk, garden patio seating and wine bar. On the Square.
Local farm-driven cuisine, emphasizing seasonal produce. Open daily for lunch and dinner, and Sunday brunch. On the Square.
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The Red Grape
529 1st St WLocal farm-driven cuisine, emphasizing seasonal produce. Open daily for lunch and dinner, and Sunday brunch. On the Square.
Sightseeing
Sonoma is centered around this square (also known as the plaza). Designated a National Historic Landmark. A place of history, beauty and community gathering. Park once and walk to many tasting rooms.
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Cafe Citti
2792 4th StreetSonoma is centered around this square (also known as the plaza). Designated a National Historic Landmark. A place of history, beauty and community gathering. Park once and walk to many tasting rooms.
Everything Else
Right up our road! Many trails, views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Sierra Mountains.The Robert Ferguson Observatory offers several telescopes for star and planet gazing.
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Sugarloaf Ridge State Park
2605 Adobe Canyon RdRight up our road! Many trails, views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Sierra Mountains.The Robert Ferguson Observatory offers several telescopes for star and planet gazing.
A quick hop across the street from HHC. Fantastic Pinot Noir, gorgeous gardens around and within the protected courtyard and fountain, gift shop, picnicking and Bocce ball.
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Landmark Vineyards
101 Adobe Canyon RdA quick hop across the street from HHC. Fantastic Pinot Noir, gorgeous gardens around and within the protected courtyard and fountain, gift shop, picnicking and Bocce ball.
About a six minute drive north. Fabulous food and wine pairings (reservations recommended).Beautiful outdoor space with views and manicured gardens, and a large assortment of fine wine.
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St. Francis Winery and Vineyard
100 Pythian RdAbout a six minute drive north. Fabulous food and wine pairings (reservations recommended).Beautiful outdoor space with views and manicured gardens, and a large assortment of fine wine.
Aabout a 12 minute walk from HHC. Highly recommend trying the Kick Ranch Sauvignon Blanc and—definitely—their Pinot Noir. Ask for Paul or Patrick and let them know you’re staying with us at HHC.
Enkidu Wine
520 BroadwayAabout a 12 minute walk from HHC. Highly recommend trying the Kick Ranch Sauvignon Blanc and—definitely—their Pinot Noir. Ask for Paul or Patrick and let them know you’re staying with us at HHC.
Recently opened in former Blackstone Winery location. Focus on single vineyard Zinfandel. Ask for Jim and let him know you’re staying at HHC.
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St. Anne's Crossing Winery and Guest House
8450 Sonoma HwyRecently opened in former Blackstone Winery location. Focus on single vineyard Zinfandel. Ask for Jim and let him know you’re staying at HHC.
Easy walk from HHC, through the vineyards. Beautiful Mediterranean gardens and vistas of the Valley. With their lovely grounds, many consider this a must see. Gift shop, picnic area and Bocce ball
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Chateau St. Jean Winery
8555 Sonoma HwyEasy walk from HHC, through the vineyards. Beautiful Mediterranean gardens and vistas of the Valley. With their lovely grounds, many consider this a must see. Gift shop, picnic area and Bocce ball
Easy walk through HHC vineyard and Chateau St. Jean vineyard. Art gallery. Charming tasting room with outdoor patio and herb garden. Ask for Annette and let her know you are staying at HHC.
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Paradise Ridge Winery
4545 Thomas Lake Harris DrEasy walk through HHC vineyard and Chateau St. Jean vineyard. Art gallery. Charming tasting room with outdoor patio and herb garden. Ask for Annette and let her know you are staying at HHC.
Easy walk through HHC and Chateau St. Jean vineyards. Sustainable farming has produced a dynamite flagship Cabernet Sauvignon: TyTanium, among other wines. Small gift shop. Very low key.
Ty Caton Vineyards -By Appointment Only-
21684 8th Street EastEasy walk through HHC and Chateau St. Jean vineyards. Sustainable farming has produced a dynamite flagship Cabernet Sauvignon: TyTanium, among other wines. Small gift shop. Very low key.
A lovely walk through HHC and Chateau St. Jean vineyards. Specialty: small production Italian varieties Italian varieties (Sangiovese) and other fabulous reds! Very low key.
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Muscardini Cellars
9380 Sonoma HwyA lovely walk through HHC and Chateau St. Jean vineyards. Specialty: small production Italian varieties Italian varieties (Sangiovese) and other fabulous reds! Very low key.
Easy walk through HHC and Chateau St. Jean vineyards. Small, family-operated winery, offering small production, fine Red wines in a unique tasting room.
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B. Wise Vineyards
9077 Sonoma HighwayEasy walk through HHC and Chateau St. Jean vineyards. Small, family-operated winery, offering small production, fine Red wines in a unique tasting room.
An easy walk, again, through the vineyards. Mayo offers a sit-down, seasonal seven-course food and wine pairing. Reservations recommended.
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Mayo Family Winery Reserve Room
9200 Sonoma HwyAn easy walk, again, through the vineyards. Mayo offers a sit-down, seasonal seven-course food and wine pairing. Reservations recommended.
About an eight minute drive south. Five generations of Kunde family have farmed their biodynamic property. Tables set around a large person-made lagoon. Very focused on customer service. Ask for Kat.
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Kunde Family Winery
9825 Sonoma HwyAbout an eight minute drive south. Five generations of Kunde family have farmed their biodynamic property. Tables set around a large person-made lagoon. Very focused on customer service. Ask for Kat.
A 10 minute drive south. Winemaker Chris, raised in Australia’s grape country, easily engages in conversation about wine. Must taste his Port and Late Harvest Zin. Wow! Let them know you’re at HHC.
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Loxton Cellars
11466 Dunbar RdA 10 minute drive south. Winemaker Chris, raised in Australia’s grape country, easily engages in conversation about wine. Must taste his Port and Late Harvest Zin. Wow! Let them know you’re at HHC.
About a 15 minute drive south, in Glen Ellen. Five family-generation owned. Tram tours of biodynamic vineyards, gardens and wildlife sanctuaries. Fun and fabulous picnic areas.
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Benziger Family Winery
1883 London Ranch RdAbout a 15 minute drive south, in Glen Ellen. Five family-generation owned. Tram tours of biodynamic vineyards, gardens and wildlife sanctuaries. Fun and fabulous picnic areas.
About a 12 minute drive south. Enter through a long, dirt driveway just past BR Cohn. Fantastic flight of five red wines. Fabulous family and vineyard dogs. Let them know you’re at Happy Hound.
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Little Vineyards Family Winery and Tasting Room
15188 Sonoma HwyAbout a 12 minute drive south. Enter through a long, dirt driveway just past BR Cohn. Fantastic flight of five red wines. Fabulous family and vineyard dogs. Let them know you’re at Happy Hound.
This 5,000 acre park is one of the most popular recreation areas in Sonoma County. Biking, fishing at Lake Ilsanjo, wildlife viewing.
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Trione-Annadel State Park
6201 Channel DrThis 5,000 acre park is one of the most popular recreation areas in Sonoma County. Biking, fishing at Lake Ilsanjo, wildlife viewing.
Jack London lived here from 1905 until his death (1916). Visit his cottage and Wolf House. Walk to a dam, lake and bathhouse built by London. Other hikes in fir and oak woodlands. Picnicking.
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Parque Histórico Estatal Jack London
2400 London Ranch RdJack London lived here from 1905 until his death (1916). Visit his cottage and Wolf House. Walk to a dam, lake and bathhouse built by London. Other hikes in fir and oak woodlands. Picnicking.
This 1,750 acre park is surrounded by wilderness near the top of Mount Hood. Spectacular views! Heavy duty trails. Horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking and picnic tables.
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Hood Mountain Regional Park
8006 Pythian RdThis 1,750 acre park is surrounded by wilderness near the top of Mount Hood. Spectacular views! Heavy duty trails. Horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking and picnic tables.