Sally Stanford Ranch Guide Book
Food scene
THIS RESTAURANT IS NOW CALLED SALT AND STONE.
This is a popular restaurant that is about 5 minutes from the ranch. This is a Sonoma-style American Cuisine with local craft beers and wine. They have a large outdoor patio area. Please make reservations in advance.
57 locals recommend
The Kenwood Restaurant & Bar
9900 Sonoma HwyTHIS RESTAURANT IS NOW CALLED SALT AND STONE.
This is a popular restaurant that is about 5 minutes from the ranch. This is a Sonoma-style American Cuisine with local craft beers and wine. They have a large outdoor patio area. Please make reservations in advance.
Palooza is a restaurant in Kenwood with an outdoor patio area and they usually have live music on the weekends.
41 locals recommend
Palooza Brewery & Gastropub
8910 Sonoma HwyPalooza is a restaurant in Kenwood with an outdoor patio area and they usually have live music on the weekends.
Tips Roadside is a Kenwood restaurant that specializes in wine country comfort food.
37 locals recommend
TIPS Roadside
8445 Sonoma HwyTips Roadside is a Kenwood restaurant that specializes in wine country comfort food.
Glen Ellen Star is a one star Michelin restaurant with an open kitchen and indoor and patio seating. Dinners are prepared by a Thomas Kellar (French Laundry in Yountville) trained chef.
**Make reservations in advance** This restaurant is about 10-15 minutes away in the town of Glen Ellen. Highly recommend.
127 locals recommend
Glen Ellen Star
13648 Arnold DrGlen Ellen Star is a one star Michelin restaurant with an open kitchen and indoor and patio seating. Dinners are prepared by a Thomas Kellar (French Laundry in Yountville) trained chef.
**Make reservations in advance** This restaurant is about 10-15 minutes away in the town of Glen Ellen. Highly recommend.
This popular restaurant uses fresh, local ingredients from Sonoma County and pairs the food with Rhone varietal wines.
82 locals recommend
the fig cafe & winebar
13690 Arnold DrThis popular restaurant uses fresh, local ingredients from Sonoma County and pairs the food with Rhone varietal wines.
The Garden Court Cafe serves excellent breakfast and lunch. They feature wine and local foods from Sonoma County.
26 locals recommend
Garden Court Cafe
13647 Arnold DrThe Garden Court Cafe serves excellent breakfast and lunch. They feature wine and local foods from Sonoma County.
This is a country French cuisine and one of the most popular restaurants on the square in Sonoma. They use fresh, locally grown ingredients. This is owned by the same woman who owns The Fig Cafe in Glen Ellen.
175 locals recommend
the girl & the fig
110 W Spain StThis is a country French cuisine and one of the most popular restaurants on the square in Sonoma. They use fresh, locally grown ingredients. This is owned by the same woman who owns The Fig Cafe in Glen Ellen.
El Dorado Kitchen
405 1st St WCalifornia Cuisine in downtown Sonoma with a nice bar.
This is an old world northern style Italian restaurant in downtown Sonoma.
47 locals recommend
The Swiss Hotel
18 W Spain StThis is an old world northern style Italian restaurant in downtown Sonoma.
Della Santina's
133 E Napa StTuscan style Italian restaurant in downtown Sonoma.
This restaurant is in downtown Sonoma and is known for their pizza and salads.
42 locals recommend
The Red Grape
529 1st St WThis restaurant is in downtown Sonoma and is known for their pizza and salads.
Excellent restaurant in Santa Rosa, specializing in international small plate cuisine.
81 locals recommend
Willi's Wine Bar
1415 Town and Country DrExcellent restaurant in Santa Rosa, specializing in international small plate cuisine.
Bird & The Bottle
1055 4th StThis is a modern tavern with small and large plates to share.
This is in Santa Rosa and is your classic steakhouse with a lounge.
98 locals recommend
Stark's Steak & Seafood
521 Adams StThis is in Santa Rosa and is your classic steakhouse with a lounge.
This is a local favorite and is located in the Montgomery Village Shopping Center in Santa Rosa.
49 locals recommend
Monti's
714 Village CtThis is a local favorite and is located in the Montgomery Village Shopping Center in Santa Rosa.
This is a deli with open patio dining located in Santa Rosa.
11 locals recommend
Grossman's Noshery & Bar
308 Wilson StreetThis is a deli with open patio dining located in Santa Rosa.
This is a casual take out Italian restaurant that always has excellent food.
46 locals recommend
Cafe Citti
2792 4th StreetThis is a casual take out Italian restaurant that always has excellent food.
This restaurant is located in the h2hotel and is known for their modern California Cuisine with an Italian influence. They are also known for their coctails.
38 locals recommend
Spoonbar
219 Healdsburg AveThis restaurant is located in the h2hotel and is known for their modern California Cuisine with an Italian influence. They are also known for their coctails.
This restaurant blends the flavors of Sonoma County and Japan. This is a 3 star Michelin Restaurant.
31 locals recommend
SingleThread Farm - Restaurant - Inn
131 North StThis restaurant blends the flavors of Sonoma County and Japan. This is a 3 star Michelin Restaurant.
This restaurant is located in Healdsburg and has a hometown atmosphere with world class cuisine.
43 locals recommend
Valette
344 Center StThis restaurant is located in Healdsburg and has a hometown atmosphere with world class cuisine.
This restaurant is located in Healdsburg and the chef, Ryan Fancher, has worked at both the French Laundry in Yountville and Per Se in New York.
62 locals recommend
Barndiva
231 Center StThis restaurant is located in Healdsburg and the chef, Ryan Fancher, has worked at both the French Laundry in Yountville and Per Se in New York.
This restaurant is located in Healdsburg and is know it's small plates, beautiful presentations and simple comfort food.
37 locals recommend
Chalkboard
29 North StThis restaurant is located in Healdsburg and is know it's small plates, beautiful presentations and simple comfort food.
This restaurant is located in Healdsburg and renowned New York chef, Charlie Palmer, opened this restaurant in 2001. It is located in the Healdsburg Hotel and is the perfect place to go for a special occasion.
31 locals recommend
Dry Creek Kitchen
317 Healdsburg AveThis restaurant is located in Healdsburg and renowned New York chef, Charlie Palmer, opened this restaurant in 2001. It is located in the Healdsburg Hotel and is the perfect place to go for a special occasion.
This is a restaurant in Healdsburg serving traditional Spanish and modern tapas style cuisine. Locals call it a great place to hang out with friends.
68 locals recommend
Bravas Bar de Tapas
420 Center StThis is a restaurant in Healdsburg serving traditional Spanish and modern tapas style cuisine. Locals call it a great place to hang out with friends.
This is a restaurant in Healdsburg and their food is described as east coast meets South America. This is a lively seafood restaurant and the raw bar changes daily.
76 locals recommend
Willi's | Seafood & Raw Bar
403 Healdsburg AveThis is a restaurant in Healdsburg and their food is described as east coast meets South America. This is a lively seafood restaurant and the raw bar changes daily.
This tasting room is located a couple of miles from the ranch and specializes in single vineyard Cabernets.
7 locals recommend
Ty Caton Vineyards Tasting Room
8910 Sonoma HwyThis tasting room is located a couple of miles from the ranch and specializes in single vineyard Cabernets.
This winery is a couple of miles from the ranch and makes a nicle estate Merlot.
59 locals recommend
Ledson Winery & Vineyards
7335 CA-12This winery is a couple of miles from the ranch and makes a nicle estate Merlot.
This tasting room is a couple of miles from the ranch and specializes in Italian varietals and has a nice food service.
70 locals recommend
VJB Cellars
60 Shaw AveThis tasting room is a couple of miles from the ranch and specializes in Italian varietals and has a nice food service.
This winery is about 5 minutes from the ranch and they make a nice Malbec and Merlot.
40 locals recommend
Imagery Estate Winery
14335 Sonoma HwyThis winery is about 5 minutes from the ranch and they make a nice Malbec and Merlot.
This tasting room is located in downtown Sonoma. The winemaker also makes the wine under our own Sally Santford Cellars wine label. We recommend their uniqued wines.
246 locals recommend
Giverny
101-99 Rue Claude MonetThis tasting room is located in downtown Sonoma. The winemaker also makes the wine under our own Sally Santford Cellars wine label. We recommend their uniqued wines.
This winery is a half mile from the ranch and they have a nationally acclaimed wine and food pairing lunch. Reservations are required for the lunch.
96 locals recommend
St. Francis Winery and Vineyard
100 Pythian RdThis winery is a half mile from the ranch and they have a nationally acclaimed wine and food pairing lunch. Reservations are required for the lunch.
This winery is located in Healdsburg and is known for their Zinfandel.
12 locals recommend
A. Rafanelli Winery
4685 W Dry Creek RdThis winery is located in Healdsburg and is known for their Zinfandel.
Ridgefield
This winery is in Healdsburg and is known for their Zinfandel.
This is located in Healdsburg and they have a nice selection of single varietal wines.
14 locals recommend
Lambert Bridge
4085 W Dry Creek RdThis is located in Healdsburg and they have a nice selection of single varietal wines.
World famous brewer located in downtown Santa Rosa and they recently build their dream brewery in Windsor. Their Pleny the Elder has been voted the best beer in America for several years.
262 locals recommend
Russian River Brewing Company - Santa Rosa Location
725 4th StWorld famous brewer located in downtown Santa Rosa and they recently build their dream brewery in Windsor. Their Pleny the Elder has been voted the best beer in America for several years.
Sightseeing
There are numerous parks in Sonoma County. You may go to https://parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov
The 3 parks closest to the ranch are Hood Mountain Park with is within walking distance to the ranch and Sugarloaf and Annadel are a couple of miles from the ranch.
Sonoma County Regional Parks
There are numerous parks in Sonoma County. You may go to https://parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov
The 3 parks closest to the ranch are Hood Mountain Park with is within walking distance to the ranch and Sugarloaf and Annadel are a couple of miles from the ranch.
This is a beautiful Japanese garden located in Glen Ellen with numerous trails and picnic tables to enjoy a lunch.
29 locals recommend
Quarryhill Botanical Garden
12841 Sonoma HwyThis is a beautiful Japanese garden located in Glen Ellen with numerous trails and picnic tables to enjoy a lunch.
This park is located a few miles away in Glen Ellen and is a magnificent historical hiking destination.
201 locals recommend
Jack London State Historic Park
2400 London Ranch RdThis park is located a few miles away in Glen Ellen and is a magnificent historical hiking destination.
If you want a little adventure you can ride a hot air ballon above Sonoma County. They are located in Windsor.
11 locals recommend
Up & Away Ballooning
367 Windsor River RoadIf you want a little adventure you can ride a hot air ballon above Sonoma County. They are located in Windsor.
For those who want to take a horse back ride through the historical Jack London State Park.
8 locals recommend
Triple Creek Horse Outfit
2400 London Ranch RdFor those who want to take a horse back ride through the historical Jack London State Park.
The Sonoma Serengeti--you can go on a Safari excursion in Sonoma County. Make reservations well in advance of your trip.
128 locals recommend
Safari West
3115 Porter Creek RdThe Sonoma Serengeti--you can go on a Safari excursion in Sonoma County. Make reservations well in advance of your trip.
City advice
Getting around
Sonoma County Visitor's Bureau Website
The Visitor's Bureau website will have a link to the current Visitor's Guide and a calendar of events for you to check for events going on during your stay.
http://www.sonomavalley.com