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Fern Bar, Sebastopol, CA

Fern Bar

4.7 (392)
$31 to $50
American
6780 Depot St Ste 120, Sebastopol, CA 95472-3461

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for happy hour
  • Vegetarian-friendly
As a bar-focused restaurant, we craft garden-to-glass cocktails served alongside Chef Joe Zobel's modern American cuisine inspired by West Sonoma County's abundance of biodiversity. Along with our menu of innovative and delicious dishes, the bar features house-made beer and spirit-free elixirs, as well as locally-sourced and small-production wines by the glass. Fern Bar's airy, plant-filled space can be found within The Barlow, Sebastopol's popular shopping and dining destination. Our outdoor dining room is covered with a heater next to every table, it still gets cold so bring a layer.
Awards:
The Bohemian
Best New Restaurant in 2020
Best Bar 2020, 2021, 2022
Best Cocktails 2021, 2022
Press Democrat
Best Bar 2021, 2022
Best Craft Cocktail 2021, 2022

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Sebastopol
  • Cross street
    Morris St.
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Morris St & Hwy 12
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Experiences

  • Matty's Cocktail Class - Tiki

    $50.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jun 2, 2025 only
    2:30 PM
    Tiki Time: A Hands-On Rum & Cocktail Experience with Matt Katzin Join award-winning mixologist Matt Katzin for an engaging 1-hour hands-on cocktail class exploring the vibrant world of rum and tiki cocktails. This immersive session begins with a guided tasting and discussion of different rum styles—from light and spiced to aged and agricole—highlighting their distinct origins and flavor profiles. Participants will dive into the colorful history of tiki culture, tracing its roots back to the post-Prohibition era and legendary bartenders like Don the Beachcomber and Trader Vic. Matt will share the storytelling and tropical flair behind classic tiki drinks while teaching key ingredients and techniques. The highlight of the class is crafting two iconic tiki cocktails: The Mai Tai, with its perfect balance of rum, lime, orgeat, and curaçao The Painkiller, a rich and tropical blend of dark rum, coconut, and citrus Guests will shake, stir, and garnish their own drinks under Matt’s expert guidance, gaining pro tips along the way. The class wraps with time for questions, tasting notes, and recommendations for continuing your tiki cocktail journey at home. Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike—no prior bartending experience needed!

What 392 people are saying

Fern Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Wine Country

    Healthy

  • Wine Country

    Hot spot

  • Wine Country

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Fern Bar offers a vibrant atmosphere with "excellent cocktails" and a "cool vibe." Diners rave about its "unique and delicious" food, with standout options like the "Kimchi pancake" and gluten-free fried chicken. The staff is "superb," contributing to a "wonderful dining experience." Some find the menu "overpriced," but the creative dishes and accommodating service make it a "must try" in Sonoma County.
392 Reviews
  1. Debra VIP

    San Francisco16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Out Mothers Day dinner at Fern Bar was perfect! From cocktails, food and service, everything was a 10! Our server, Issac was wonderful; kind, attentive and fully answered all of our questions about dishes. All of the staff were friendly and accommodating. We will be back!

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  2. Patricia

    Sacramento8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The fish was delicious! Enjoyed the peas and fava beans it was served on

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  3. Kathryn

    San Francisco10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff is lovely. The food for lunch overpriced. $29 burger and $34 for rice dish. Non-alcoholic drinks same price as regular drinks. Too bad since it is a cozy atmosphere.

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  4. Marc VIP

    San Francisco82 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good, but smallish dinner menu. Their vegetarian options are excellent. I highly recommend the Kimchi pancake (or whatever they call it). Also recommend the “Umami Bomb”. The non veggie options are pretty good too. Great cocktail menu.

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  5. eric VIP

    San Francisco12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice meal at Fern Bar. I have celiac, so their gluten free choices are pretty good. They also have a dedicated fryer so fried chicken and French fries are free from cross contamination. Yes the fried chicken coating is gluten free. Drinks were great, and the service superb. If you’re dairy free, they were super cooperative with that too. They made a grasshopper with coconut milk instead of cream. Delicious.

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  6. Ana

    Phoenix4 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Horrible quality, everything has gone downhill slowly in the recent months. Not worth it like it used to be.

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  7. Jan VIP

    Washington DC50 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a treat !! Appetizers and the cocktails never disappoints.

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  8. Stacey VIP

    San Francisco17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fern Bar is a gem in the Barlow! The staff was accommodating on a reservation change - and the service from David was impeccable. The cocktail menu is different and fun and the food was so unique and DELICIOUS. Casual spot to pop in for a quiet cocktail.

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  9. Ed VIP

    San Francisco71 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and staff! Love the ambiance as well. Our clients will love this place!

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  10. yvette

    Central Coast4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    wonderful food and drinks would definitely recommend and will be back for a second visit for sure. Great service too.

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FAQs

Fern Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (707) 861-9603.

Fern Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 392 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Fern Bar

6780 Depot St Ste 120, Sebastopol, CA 95472-3461

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Morris St.
  • Neighborhood
    Sebastopol
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Morris St & Hwy 12
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
  • Delivery & takeout
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