Guidebook for Glen Ellen
Food Scene
Attracts great reviews for its wood-fired modern rustic cuisine and there is a heated patio for alfresco dining.
127 locals recommend
Glen Ellen Star
13648 Arnold DrAttracts great reviews for its wood-fired modern rustic cuisine and there is a heated patio for alfresco dining.
A casual neighbourhood restaurant, described by Zagat as "wine country food at its best". No reservations. Their free corkage policy makes it particularly good value.
82 locals recommend
the fig cafe & winebar
13690 Arnold DrA casual neighbourhood restaurant, described by Zagat as "wine country food at its best". No reservations. Their free corkage policy makes it particularly good value.
A friendly family-run trattoria serving seasonal home-cooked Italian fare, with a courtyard for alfresco eating.
43 locals recommend
Della Santina's
133 E Napa StA friendly family-run trattoria serving seasonal home-cooked Italian fare, with a courtyard for alfresco eating.
A small restaurant for food lovers, offering good Cal American cuisine, just off Sonoma Plaza.
58 locals recommend
Cafe La Haye
140 E Napa StA small restaurant for food lovers, offering good Cal American cuisine, just off Sonoma Plaza.
Big sister to Glen Ellen's Fig Cafe, this is a well-established and much-loved restaurant specializing in a Mediterranean-inspired menu, on Sonoma Plaza. It has a large outdoor terrace.
175 locals recommend
the girl & the fig
110 W Spain StBig sister to Glen Ellen's Fig Cafe, this is a well-established and much-loved restaurant specializing in a Mediterranean-inspired menu, on Sonoma Plaza. It has a large outdoor terrace.
A Mexican street food cafe serving exceptional fish tacos and other regional Mexican food. Perfect for lunch. Eat there or take out. Also try Blue Bottle Coffee here, one of SF’s best.
141 locals recommend
El Molino Central
11 Central AveA Mexican street food cafe serving exceptional fish tacos and other regional Mexican food. Perfect for lunch. Eat there or take out. Also try Blue Bottle Coffee here, one of SF’s best.
The sheltered and sunny garden patio at the back of this cafe, and the tables overlooking Sonoma Plaza at the front, make this a favorite for brunch or lunch.
87 locals recommend
Sunflower Caffé
421 1st St WThe sheltered and sunny garden patio at the back of this cafe, and the tables overlooking Sonoma Plaza at the front, make this a favorite for brunch or lunch.
A French cafe/bakery with outdoor tables overlooking Sonoma Plaza, known locally for its bread.
27 locals recommend
Basque Boulangerie Café
460 1st St EA French cafe/bakery with outdoor tables overlooking Sonoma Plaza, known locally for its bread.
Oso Sonoma
9 E Napa StSonoma newcomer with a more contemporary menu and atmosphere.
Essentials
Sonoma Market
500 W Napa StExcellent Whole Foods-type market with a local feel.
Closest full service market - the Sonoma Market's smaller sibling.
61 locals recommend
Glen Ellen Village Market
13751 Arnold DrClosest full service market - the Sonoma Market's smaller sibling.
A fruit stall with good basic produce at competitive prices.
10 locals recommend
Sonoma Valley Fruit Basket
18474 CA-12A fruit stall with good basic produce at competitive prices.
Lucky
19181 Sonoma HwyStandard chain market
Safeway
477 W Napa StStandard chain market
In the unlikely event Sonoma Market does not carry something, you can always try here.
104 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
201 W Napa StIn the unlikely event Sonoma Market does not carry something, you can always try here.
Shopping
Sign of the Bear Kitchenware
435 1st St WExcellent kitchenware shop
Getting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1385 Petaluma Blvd NParks & Nature
Jack London State Historic Park
2400 London Ranch RdSugarloaf Ridge State Park
2605 Adobe Canyon RdEntertainment & Activities
Great kayak trips for beginners on the Russian River in Healdsburg
18 locals recommend
River's Edge Kayak & Canoe Trips
13940 Healdsburg AveGreat kayak trips for beginners on the Russian River in Healdsburg