Best Historic Restaurants in Glen Ellen

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Glen EllenSonoma

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A photo of The Mill at Glen Ellen restaurant

1. The Mill at Glen Ellen

4.8

Exceptional(462)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Glen Ellen

Booked 14 times today

We opened our restaurant two years ago during pandemic on 8-25-2020!We offer Traditional Californian, Healthy, and Modern Cuisine! Our restaurant is situated in Jack London Village in Glen Ellen.We make our own House Brewed Draft Beers!!!We want you to feel like you are home away from home!Best New Restaurant of 2021 in Sonoma!

2. El Dorado Kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(5558)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Californian • Sonoma

Booked 56 times today

El Dorado Kitchen serves award-winning cuisine crafted with local, seasonal ingredients from Executive Chef Armando Navarro. The restaurant is open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and on Saturday and Sunday for brunch. Join us in the main dining room, front corner café, on the tree-lined outdoor patio, our cozy bar, or in our private dining room. Corkage Policy: $25 for the first two 750 ml bottles and $50 for each additional 750 ml bottles.

A photo of Layla at MacArthur Place restaurant

3. Layla at MacArthur Place

4.6

Exceptional(1436)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Sonoma

Booked 18 times today

Situated in a historic and iconic barn within the verdant 6-acre grounds of MacArthur Place in downtown Sonoma, Layla delivers a warm, yet sophisticated dining experience, celebrating Sonoma’s vibrant bounty with farm-fresh, seasonal cuisine. Its ever-evolving menu offers both nourishing and indulgent options, ideal for any occasion – from a leisurely breakfast to a revitalizing, healthy lunch or a relaxing, yet celebratory dinner with friends and family. Offering guests an approachable and inviting modern farmhouse setting, diners embark on a culinary journey where locally sourced ingredients are transformed into innovative dishes and delightful desserts.

4. OSO

4.7

Exceptional(1206)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Californian • Sonoma

Booked 6 times today

OSO Restaurant on the Historic Sonoma Plaza focuses on chef David Bush's Modern California Cuisine in a relaxed and rustic setting. OSO has table seating for reservations and offers an a la carte menu.. The menu highlights the chef's exciting, but never esoteric, cuisine which crosses all culinary borders. OSO also offers a full bar and specialty cocktails.Chef Bush is focused on his new world style of cuisine and presents a menu that appeals to the entire scope of one's palate. Items such as fresh raw oysters, farm to table California vegetables, local fish and meat. OSO looks forward to your visit.

5. Sonoma Grille

4.6

Exceptional(1810)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Californian • Sonoma

Booked 10 times today

We are opening New Year's Eve with a Prix Fix Menu. Highly reccommended that reservations be made.Sonoma Grille is a local restaurant just steps off of the Historic Sonoma Plaza. We specialize in California cuisine, with options of award winning Seafood & Steak. You can enjoy a delicious meal in the modern indoor dining space or the beautiful patio. This is a locals hub-spot with wide variety of menu choices. We pride ourselves on delicious food and warm hospitality. We are open 7 days a week for lunch, weekend brunch, dinner and Happy Hour. We look forward to serving you all. Please visit our website for most up to date information about menu, events and specials. For additional details please visit our website www.sonomagrilleandbar.com

A photo of LaSalette Restaurant restaurant

6. LaSalette Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(4023)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Sonoma

Booked 13 times today

Nestled among the historic buildings surrounding Sonoma's iconic plaza, LaSalette Restaurant has earned its reputation as one of Sonoma Valley's favorite dining destinations since its inception in 1998. Chef Manuel Azevedo's signature Cozinha Nova Portuguesa ("New Portuguese Cuisine") celebrates the diverse and complex flavors of his native Portugal while adapting them to the bounty of top-quality ingredients found in California. The result is a distinctive cuisine that blends familiar Southern European comfort foods, exotic seasonings inspired by Portugal's centuries of global exploration, and fresh, seasonal Californian produce. As the continued success of LaSalette demonstrates, this fusion is a winning combination for lovers of traditional Portuguese fare and adventurous gourmets alike.

A photo of The Depot Restaurant restaurant

7. The Depot Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(1942)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Sonoma

Booked 5 times today

The Depot Restaurant is a charming neighborhood restaurant located in a stone building just a block off the Plaza in Sonoma. Locals and visitors to the Wine Country enjoy Tuscan-inspired cuisine in spacious dining rooms, and on the terraces of the Italian garden and reflection pool. In addition to products made in-house, the Sonoma wine country offers an abundance of new artisanal products to enjoy. The wine list is heavily laden with local Sonoma wines as well as wines from Italy. Come join us for dinner...or just drop in for some small plates and a glass of wine! Take-out is always available, give us a call to place your order over the phone!

8. The Plaza Bistro

4.3

Awesome(604)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Sonoma

Booked 5 times today

The Plaza Bistro an eatery in a historic building on the Square in downtown Sonoma. Open Everyday, Appetizers, Daily Chef Specials, Entrees, Full Bar, Salads, Select Boutique Wines.We provide the perfect blend of service, food and Italian bistro atmosphere for a relaxed meal in the heart of California wine country.

A photo of B&V Whiskey Bar & Grille restaurant

9. B&V Whiskey Bar & Grille

4.7

Exceptional(364)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Sonoma

Booked 5 times today

Award winning Chef Carlo Cavallo’s upscale gastropub concept, B&V Whiskey Bar & Grille is located in the Historic Sonoma Creamery building across the street from the Old Mission in the Sonoma Plaza. We are Sonoma Plaza's only brew pub, whiskey bar. B&V's menu format is wine country inspired with farm to table elements, Italian and French influences, and good old fashion steak house. Chef Carlo Cavallo has won best beef in America, and been on Food Networks Guy Fieri show.

A photo of Historic Winery Tasting at GunBun restaurant

10. Historic Winery Tasting at GunBun

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$$$$Price: Moderate

• Californian • Sonoma

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MeghanVIP
Minneapolis - St. Paul •4 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Amazing service, amazing food! Such a beautiful spot to celebrate our honeymoon
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Layla at MacArthur PlacePrice: Expensive• Californian• Sonoma
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4.6
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Francesca
San Francisco Bay Area •16 reviews
5.0
Dined today
It’s been a couple years since I’ve been and it was as delicious as I remembered.
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Sonoma GrillePrice: Moderate• Californian• Sonoma
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4.6
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Gene
San Francisco Bay Area •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Fabulous time as always. First time dining on week day filet perfect, nice crust and flavor , a nice medium rare, wife had mussels in a most unusual base , spicy jalapeno tomato wine broth with fennel Our guest led enjoyed the salmon and scallops, both done perfectly. Armando and staff - Thank You!
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El Dorado KitchenPrice: Moderate• Californian• Sonoma
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4.7
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KariVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •32 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We had a group of 6 to celebrate my birthday. From our entry we were treated with great attention. The food and service were amazing. They recognized my birthday with many of the staff singing happy birthday along with a special treat. We all had a great time.
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The Mill at Glen EllenPrice: Expensive• American• Glen Ellen
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4.8
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ChristineVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •14 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 22, 2025
Steven is the best waiter! Always takes amazing care of us.
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OSOPrice: Moderate• Californian• Sonoma
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4.7

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