Fodor's Expert Review Valley Bar + Bottle
$$$
Sonoma
Modern American
Fodor's Choice
The team behind this wine shop, bar, and restaurant across from Sonoma Plaza revamped a 19th-century adobe (though inside you'd never know it's this old) and expanded its outdoor patio, where most dining takes place. Sustainably produced seafood and meats find their way into "California home cooking"—summer dishes that might include halibut with corn and cherry tomatoes and winter ones like pork adobo or a half chicken with broccoli.
Quick Facts
Known For:
- XO deviled eggs, shrimp rolls, and other small plates
- Organically and biodynamically farmed wines by iconoclastic producers
- Weekend brunch with traditional fare plus less common alternatives
Restaurant Details:
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and Wed.