Fern Bar

We booked ahead for brunch at Fern Bar in Sebastopol and had a fantastic experience. Interior was amazing decor. Ambiance was fantastic. The cocktail menu featured many of my favorites, and I couldn’t resist trying the Pisco Sour, which was absolutely amazing—perfectly balanced with a smooth, frothy texture. For brunch, we ordered the New Mexican Breakfast, which turned out to be my favorite dish. It had bold flavors and a comforting, hearty feel. We also tried the Fried Chicken Sandwich, which had a crispy, tender chicken fillet paired with spicy cheese, adding just the right amount of heat. Overall, the food, drinks, and ambiance made for a great brunch outing. I’d definitely come again!

Sat at the bar solo for dinner. Everyone was super nice and attentive. Extensive cocktail menu with something for everyone, and expertly mixed. Dinner was excellent. Off beat menu, with interesting options on a range of tastes. I had the kimcheejeong and it was very tasty, crispy and the perfect amount of spicy. Good atmosphere for a date or just a chill evening out with friends.

Really cool and unique spot! Food was great and service was in point. If you're looking for a funky restaurant, this is your place

Beautiful place! A local shopkeeper recommended it so we decided to give it a try. So glad we did! This place has an awesome atmosphere. Staff was friendly and helpful. There is a full bar. We were there during happy hour but were on a road trip so we didn't try any of the drinks, but they had discounted food items. We both got the smash burgers and really enjoyed it. Definitely would recommend giving this place a try!

A good restaurant to visit if you are in this area. The food tastes good, service is relatively fast given the place was packed. The place is a bit congested and it is full of indoor plants.

Been here twice. Great execution on classic drinks. The food we ordered was all surprisingly tasty with good presentation. A little pricey for the area.

We enjoyed happy hour here while stopping by from out of town. A beautiful bar with tasty food and drinks. We got the Mango Moscow Mule and Smoked Blackberry Margarita. The dipping sauces for the fries were all so good. The bar tender was very nice and knowledgeable.

Fern Bar in Sebastopol is a trendy spot with a lively atmosphere, offering creative cocktails and a delicious, locally-sourced menu. The ambiance is warm and inviting, perfect for a casual night out or special occasion. The service is friendly and attentive, making the experience even better. A great place to unwind and enjoy unique drinks and great food!

Let me say that this was one of the best experiences service and food wise. THE SERVICE (5 stars) Everyone was so kind and accommodating during a very busy Father's Day. They treated all the dad's to a complimentary drink of our choice. Now that is serivce! The host and wait staff were attentive and quick. KEEP UP THE GREAT SERVICE! THE FOOD (5 stars) THE SMOKED MUSHROOM TOAST perfectly cooked with poached eggs on top (egg yolk oozing out) FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH This was crispy, tender just what I expected a great fried chicken should taste like. The cocktails were off the hook as well! We'll be back!

Service was down to earth, prompt, professional, kind and cheerful. Food was slightly clumsy in execution but tasty. Example my dish was topped with fried broccoli rabe (the umami bomb) and the broc was four inches long with stalks and leaves (which is fine) and difficult to cut through therefore sort of forcing me to shove the whole giant thing in my mouth. It was fine but that is what I mean by clumsy. The ambiance is fun. Sort of a late 70s early 80s vibe. We had the fries which were yummy with great sauces. The Umami Bomb which was very tasty. A cocktail whiskey for breakfast - very tasty The smash burger for my picky 15 year old. He was slightly annoyed he had to pick the pickled onions off that were not listed on the menu. Black bean masa cake which was also very flavorful My kiddo also had the house root beer and enjoyed that. We finished the meal when Brandy Alexander's (they were sort of meh - nothing wrong with them but they didn't wow us) and Churros - strongly rec the churros as they were clearly house made and had a tasty dipping sauce.

I love this place! The atmosphere is always so nice and not to mention it's beautiful inside. The staff are welcoming and very helpful. 100% come for their amazing drinks. They have so much variety and fun twists to classic drinks. They even have mock tails! As for the food, I say it's so-so depending on what you get. Some were hits and a lot were misses. Definitely get the fries to share. It's large and the dipping sauces pair nicely with the fries. The hot wings are also really tasty and they're marketed as a sharing dish!

This was an amazing experience. The service was great from the minute we walked in. The food & drinks were great. An the space was very nice. Everyone had a great time. No complaints.

Located in the Barlow, there is lots of parking. Great spot for cocktails! I love both the Smoke & Mirrors and the Guera. The Guera made it into a San Fran cocktail book! All of the staff were so sweet and lovely.

We went last Sunday to the Fern Bar for the first time. I don't think they have the full amount of staff yet, after Covid. We enjoyed our food and drinks, and the atmosphere, but the service was really, really slow. We ordered two fried chicken sandwiches. They were tasty but, the potato bun doesn't last until your finished with the sandwich. I ended up cutting it up and just eating the last 1/3 of the sandwich as the bun fell apart. We had ordered beignets, they forgot to bring them, so we had to remind them, it would have been better to just bring them with the sandwich's. The restaurant is also rather noisy, sometimes it was hard to hear for a conversation.

Our new hang out spot in Sebastopol ! The plants & scenery create a relaxing environment. Service was great, took the time to give us recommendations and explain drinks. Didn't try the food but there's always next time!

The decor in this place is wild. Like in a good way. Kind of worth the price of admission on its own. But you don't need to just go for the decor when the burger and fried chicken sandwich are both super solid as well. Ditty on the cocktail I had. I would definitely go back.

A beautiful spot to bring friends, a date, or anything in between. The interior is a lovely curation of vintage stylings, mixed with just the right touch of modern. Real plants cascade from the ceiling and walls which breathe life into the space. Incredibly aesthetic in every corner, all the way to the bathroom, with fun surprises such as the peacock (is it real?) to the butterfly wallpaper. I tasted my friends drink and it was delicious and light. Not trying to be anything it's not and photo ready. My duck liver was delicious, but unfortunately I dropped the first half on to the floor and was only able to appreciate 50% of my plate. The only only only downside of my experience was not being offered a new plate or asked if I wanted a different option. But everyone was lovely and helpful. I will be back!

Absolutely in love with the Fern Bar! This place is definitely on the more expensive side, but offers the best cocktails in Northern California. You can tell that the bartenders are very well qualified, and know exactly what they are doing. I've also had the pleasure to try out some of their food items, which have always been very well seasoned. Oh, and don't get me started with the ambience of this establishment. Definitely the biggest reason why this place took over my heart. I knew from the moment that I saw pictures, that I needed to go. The aesthetic of this place gives very much Earth and Boho, as real plants can be seen throughout the space. It also includes a touch of a Modern ambiance, which plays so well with everything. Definitely one of my favorite places to celebrate a birthday or anniversary! A must try!!!

From the interior decor and ambiance to the cocktails and food to the service and employees, everything about this restaurant was beyond amazing! I loved the decorations throughout the restaurant; there was something cool to look at at every corner. 5/5 Long Thailand Iced Tea: It's not strong in terms of alcohol content, but the drink tasted so good! It was very well made and blended. 4/5 Aged Fries: Significantly better than your regular fast-food fries! 5/5 Fried Chicken: I don't usually order fried chicken at dine-in restaurants, but I'm glad I did. It was perfectly breaded and fried, without drying out the chicken. I didn't think I would be this impressed about fried chicken, but it surpassed my expectations and set a new standard for me. 5/5 Umami Bomb: The dish itself sounded intriguing, and it did not disappoint. I loved all the savory flavors and the contrasts of the textures. I wasn't sure what to expect, but after the first bite, it was easily my favorite dish!

Love this place! A great spot to grab lunch with a friend or to hit on the weekend. The food is good!! Menu changes, so don't rely specifically on the Yelp photos and reviews for food offerings. The cocktails are the highlight and so well accompanied by the aesthetic decor and vibe this bar has. I wish their outdoor seating was a little more hip and decorated, however, I love stopping here for cocktails and a bite with a friend. The hardest part? Narrowing down your decision on a cocktail!

Specialty cocktails with a jungle vibe Swanky is an understatement. Sit in the velvet lounge area if you wanna go with a group of people...pony up at the bar or booth for a more intimate date vibe

I was seeking a memorable California Cuisine dining experience for a date with my partner (who prefers Vegetarian, Gluten Free, and non-alcoholic drink options) -- and Fern Bar was perfect (with a caveat at the end of this review). Their menu clearly indicates which dishes are Gluten Free / Celiac Safe, Vegetarian / Vegan, as well as Dairy free. I'm so grateful for this, because it takes all of the (allergen-based) guesswork out of what to order. As a drink focused resturaunt, Fern Bar also offered plenty of inventive and tasty non-alchoholic house cocktails (and they also offer NA versions of classic cocktails as well). Everything we ordered was DELICIOUS. I also think that the portions were perfect. I typically find that dishes at California Cuisine / Upscale places like this to be too tiny for the price point-- but at Fern Bar the two of us were satisfied with sharing an appetizer (GF Kimchi Pancake), Share plate (Falafel), and Entree (black bean masa cakes). This was not a cheap date, but I felt that the price was right for the quality of the meal and drinks for this special occassion. We were seated outside on a pleasant spring evening. The weather was nice, and he patio is well lit and includes heaters to keep the temperature cozy. MAJOR CAVEAT: When seated outside, we could hear ALL of the music from the bar arcade next door. It was far too loud ! It was a Saturday night, so the barcade was in full swing pumping 2010s club hits into the evening air. Personally, I was amused by the music-- but the volume inhibited our ability to have a conversation over dinner. This situation may be unique to weekend evenings, when the barcade is more popular, and I don't think Fern Bar has any control over the barcade's music volume... But in this case, the next door bar's music was our music that particular evening. If that sounds like an issue at all for you, dining inside may be a better option. I only briefly peaked inside, but Fern Bar seemed to have cozy boho decor and plenty of foliage. So I would imagine dining inside would be a good experience :)

Fern Bar is a experience that everyone needs to enjoy. They are known for their wide range of fantastic cocktails. The drinks are beautifully crafted and taste delicious. Highly recommend the Let's Taco bout it as it tastes like a spicy pineapple margarita that is creamy and so refreshing. The food was just as delicious as the drinks. The Spam and Eggs comes with their house made spam that is to die for. The staff were all so friendly and had great recommendations. The restaurant itself is so cute with greenery all over which makes it a perfect spot for date night or brunch with the girlys. The waiter told us how they change their menu all the time so I can't wait to go back and experience the amazing fern bar again.

Loved every dish! Among 3 of us there was an order of the Umami Bomb, Spam and egg, and trout toast. I absolutely loved the savory umami Bomb which is shiitake mushrooms with crispy broccolini and crispy and yet chewy rice! This is the bomb! For the spam and egg the spam is house made, with kimchi, scrambled eggs, cilantro and black sesame seeds. A super 2nd contender. The Trout Toast was also a super 2nd contender with fresh smoked trout with caper, greens, creme freshe, pickled shallot over sourdough. I drank the Froze All Day with Leghorn Rose, Charbay vodka, guava, lemon and hisbicus. Service was perfect. I liked that there was natural sunlight throughout the restaurant with hanging plants that gave it an earthy feel. The only con was the bathrooms was super dark and unwelcoming. I'd come back to try the other dishes and drinks!

Stopped by on a Sunday afternoon for brunch. We were seated immediately in a cute bookshelf alcove next to the piano. The space itself was gorgeous and featured a lot of plants and antique like decorations. Service was quick and friendly. We ordered The Greens salad ($19), smoked fish on toast ($26), and the aged fries ($13) to share. For drinks we ordered the Float like a Butterfly, Thai and Dry, and the Strawberry Feels. The food was presented nicely and came out quickly. We enjoyed the aged fries and salad. The smoked fish toast had a weird aftertaste, almost like gasoline/oil. The drinks were presented beautifully and were more on the sweeter side. Overall, we felt like the food was on the pricier side, but we really enjoyed the ambiance.

Top notch food, cocktails and ambience! Came by on a Saturday at 5pm and was fortunate to score one of the last open tables! We ordered a round of cocktails and halibut crudo and the tofu and fried chicken plates to share. The share plates are very generous, and ended up being more than enough for dinner for two. Their cocktails are works of art! Simply stunning to behold, and also absolutely delicious. My expectations were high after seeing their libation-creations on Instagram, and they delivered. We ended up ordering another round of cocktails just to explore some more of their flavor combinations! We tried the Creamsicle, Long island tea, Kyoto Sour and the frozé, and I would happily repeat any of the above! The Creamsicle was my personal favorite; it came with the tiniest boba I have ever seen for garnish! And the interior is wicked cute. Lots of ferns (as you would imagine with a name like the "Fern Bar") but also some eclectic taxidermy birds, wall paper and industrial chic A fun space to come hang out and savor the entire experience. I give them my strongest recommendation.

One of my more favored places to visit for small bites and drinks whenever I'm in the Sebastopol area! Fernbar has a unique aesthetic and menu that shines. I love suggesting this place when meeting with my friends due to the ambience. I've visited countless times and I've never found faults in the service or food. I'd like to come for a day of live music! Every time I've visited in the past I've always gotten there towards the end of the performer's set. More of a reason to visit soon!

Cute hip spot in the Barlow. Eclectic styling with an abundance of live plants. We sat in the lounge area which had comfy sofas and chairs. It would be a great hang spot for a group to have apps and cocktails. Interesting cocktails. We ordered fried chicken, falafel, and cheese dip. We very much enjoyed the sauces. The cheese dip was outstanding ! The texture was unexpectedly light and fluffy - almost like it was whipped - very unique. Churros for dessert - enough to share with a delightful apple butter sauce. Service was adequate, not exceptionally good or bad.

3.5 stars Prices are on the higher side at this place with each brunch entree averaging $25 or more. Details on the entrees below : Smash burger - amazing 5/5 - wish we ordered more of these rather than the other items. Very tender and delicious. Fries were extra crispy Umami bomb - 4/5 - unique dish, rice was very crispy , paired well with mushrooms and sauce Mexican breakfast - 3/5 - nothing too notable Fried chicken salad 3/5 - fried chicken was cold, wasn't too tender or flavorful

The Fern Bar is such a great place to spend some time, relaxing, enjoying the atmosphere and fantastic food/drinks. We love sitting on the couch/chair lounge area. It's like a comfy living room with servers! Everything we've ever had here has been unique, healthy(ish) and delicious. But the real reason I keep coming back is for the drinks. Their mocktails are perfect and beautifully presented!!'

I love the fern bar, if I was a millionaire I would be here every week, but I am not so I have to come here on special occasions. It was because of this restaurant that I fell in love with the Eastside drink I think it's the most perfect cocktail in the universe. The food is always delicious. My favorite is the kale salad. And you have to get the french fries it's a must.

Every time we come to fern bar we love everything we get! You can't go wrong with their drinks either!

What an absolutely beautiful restaurant. The decor inside is so inviting, eclectic, the live plants everywhere give it such a peaceful vibe. The food was amazing. The french fries are perfect. The garlic aïoli that came with them was delicious! My friend had the trout toast and I had the Croque Madame. Both were bigger portions than we could eat in one sitting. The waitress who has the beautiful fern tattoo, and is also a flower farmer, chatted with us for a few minutes and we had such a nice time talking to her. So friendly and helpful. I was so happy with the experience I had to say hello to the chef as I walked out and thank them for a great meal. I would definitely come back here. The drinks look great, but I wasn't up for day drinking. We didn't tell them it was my friend's 91st birthday, she doesn't like to have a big deal made of her. The meal was enough to celebrate.

cutest bar ever!! My friend from Windsor showed out group of friends around Sebastopol/norcal and he took us here. Loved the cocktails, vibes, and interior design of this place (all the plants were gorgeous) Ordered: 1. Euphoria: 6.5/10 too strong of a floral and sour flavor for my liking (I usually like tart drinks but it was barely sweet) 2. Wimbledon: 8/10 very strong 3. Forgot the last drink oops 4. Gluten free fried chicken 8/10

Everything about our time at Fern Bar was memorable and exceeded expectations. Service was impeccable, food was excellent and drinks were one of a kind

This place is absolutely stunning with a drink menu that outshines many local eateries. We've tried a few drinks from their regular cocktail menu like the Grow A Pear, and Bloody Mary. Each were super flavorful and full of unique ingredients. I also tried one from their vintage cocktails menu, the Clover Club, and it was not only tasty but so beautiful. The chicken sandwhich was very flavorful and fresh tasting. The fries are nothing to write home about. Overall this is a wonderful spot to grab some drinks and a bite to eat. Service is better at the bar from what we've experienced. The reason I'm not giving a 5 star review is because of the gnat issue. The plants are beautiful but some of them seem to be infested by gnats. There were gnats flying all around us both times we visited there. It was gross and so annoying, and it definitely ruined the boutique atmosphere. It's an easy fix if you take the time to care for the plants!

Went there for the first time last night. A very unique selection of food and drinks. It's very pricey but the ambiance is nice, our waitress was amazing, and you'd be hard pressed to find anything similar to their selections. Price-wise, it was $195 for 2 starters, 2 entrees, 4 cocktails, and 2 desserts

Really cute bar and restaurant! I'd expect to see a place like Fern somewhere in the Mission, especially with their unique wallpaper, and abundance of plants inside. Partial WeWork, partial white lotus vibes but 100% here for it. Food was pretty good, they also have a private room in the back for larger parties. Drinks were yummy, surprisingly a really good Bloody Mary! Would come back if I'm in the area :)

I hate to write this review since I generally like the food, love the drinks, and Sam is a nice guy. However, I've had a few rough experiences here recently all due to poor service. Most recently, I brought my mother in law here for a birthday dinner. It took 20 minutes for someone to come to our table after being seated until we could order. A group that walked in and waited for a table was served before us despite our reservation. Surprisingly, the food we ordered came before our drinks. All that we ordered was excellent. It was simply a struggle to order at all and not a pleasant interaction when we spoke with our server. The person waiting on our table was not rude, but she was not attentive, helpful, or interested in her job. I'm writing this because it is becoming a pattern to experience poor service here. If you sit at the bar and want some good drinks and a bite to eat, you should come here. If you want a sit down dinner with any form of expected service, find somewhere else. I hope this place turns it around. It's nice to have such great drinks in the area and rotating food menu.

We had enjoyable evening here yesterday. I tried the bee's knees specialty drink and then I switched over to a Paloma and so did my partner he had the Hemingway and then switched over to a Paloma those are our go-to drinks. We both are vegetarian so it was not too challenging to find something we like. We tried this vegetable pancake and the rice cakes and they were absolutely out of this world. We were a little surprised that the online menu did not reflect what was being served so it sounds like they do specialty menus either weekly or every few days because we had our hearts set on the ravioli. But with the help of our waitress of course I can't remember her name but she was excellent to a petite little gal with brown hair is all I can remember to tell you but she was awesome and we had great service great food and a great time you will not be disappointed going here. Bon appetit!

Love the creative dishes, especially vegetarian , some vegan and GF... Order a few at a time to lengthen the dining experience..

Feast for the eyes and delicious food! The decor and vibe of the restaurant is cool and stunning. Service was lovely with a knowledgeable and patient server who coursed our choices for us for an enjoyable dining experience. I tried the Hibiscus Mint shrub (alcohol free) and was delighted with the bubbly flavorful beverage. Not overly sweet with a kombucha like quality minus the fermentation. Beignets were a sweet finish that were more donut like than a New Orleans style beignet, but the apple butter dipping sauce made them a must try. Umami stack was a new try with crispy rice, perfectly crispy broccolini, and wonderfully flavorful mushrooms. Would order everything again!

I've been here a few times prior and only had okayish experiences. Decor is cute, it's got trendy drinks, but beyond than that there was nothing much to stand out. I just remembered this place being nice to get some drinks, but as far as food it was overpriced, had little options to choose from, with everything was in small portions. So while drinks are great, it was definitely more of a cocktail bar than a dinner place, but that is fair considering the name. However, since it's also basically a restaurant, I just wished they expanded on their food offerings more. But I have to say, after this last visit I was very pleasantly surprised! The drinks were great (all except the Fern Bargarita, which I felt was a bit basic compared to the others) but more importantly I was very pleased with the food! The trout was delicious, with perfectly crisp skin, and soaked in this flavorful green curry sauce. My hesitations from the past had always been that the food was expensive but small portioned, and didn't astonishingly stand out enough to justify the prices. While I still think everything is expensive with small portions, I enjoyed the food a lot more this time! Our group also got the burger and roasted chicken which I got to try as well and both were equally delicious as the trout as well.

Excellent vintage style cocktails, great service and beautiful atmosphere. Love this spot!

Sat at the bar just to enjoy a couple of cocktails and Fern Bar did not disappoint! Tried the Neighbor's Bounty and Whiskey for Breakfast. I loved the floral notes and the hint of saltiness from the almond foam on Neighbor's Bounty. It was absolutely delicious without being too sweet. Whiskey for Breakfast is one of the most unique cocktails that I have ever had where the Bourbon was fat-washed with browned butter and the cocktail came with a piece of torched bacon. It was a mixture of smoky, salty, and spice from the bourbon. Tommy was our bartender and he was great! He is clearly great at his job and was very friendly. I'm definitely coming back to try their other cocktails.

16 July 2021 Sebastopol's hottest spot. The sauces here are what really sets the food apart, and coupled with the drinks and ambiance have, Fern Bar is firing on all cylinders. We'll definitely be back. By the numbers: Food: 5/5 Drinks: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance 5/5 Value: 4/5 Guera - Excellent. Refreshing on the palette but not too sweet. Chili pepper spices it up on the side, as you like. Hot Girl Summer - Very good. Sweet and smokey. Umami Bomb - Excellent. Savory af. You'll definitely want an extra side of the sauce. Mushrooms were perfect, and the rice has a slight crunch to it from being cooked after steaming. Aged Fries - Excellent. Possibly the most expensive fries I've ever had, but they were the perfect size and doneness and the sauces were rockin. I've had mushroom ketchup once before, and the chef knocks it out of the park with theirs. Chocolate Budino - Excellent. The creamiest budino I've ever had and real attention to detail on the quenelle and apricot. My gf is still talking about it two days later.

I absolutely love the atmosphere and our main server was great. Unfortunately the food is just glorified over priced bar food. Sent back the potatoes/cheese dip because it was too salty. Cook agreed and remade it and it was better. I've had the umami bomb before but it seemed off this visit. The black bean masa cake was again inedibly salty but they didn't offer to remake when we complained. The icing was one they asked us to vacate or table after we dropped $420 on food, drink and tip. I will not be going back

This places is mind blowing as you walk in. The staff and the food were spectacular! They are a perfect example of "you eat with your eyes first" because the presentation was so detailed, and it complemented the environment too. The vibe of the whole restaurant is just so worth it and I am confident I will be going again. Definitely a great place to enrich your social media stories/posts. Yana was so kind to give us the best recommendations and she did not disappoint because every dish was exquisite.

Date of visit: 6/19/2022 If you are at Sebastopol in the morning, highly recommend the Fern Bar if you love fancy cocktails and nice brunch! We were planning on doing some wine tasting in the afternoon, so visited Fern Bar beforehand to have some foods. Fern Bar was opened in 2018 at the heart of Sebastopol. Founded by the owner of a nearby restaurant, Handline, but focusing more on cocktails. Spill the Tea I ordered this sweet and sour fruity cocktail. It was made with Earl Grey Gin and citrus, bergamot and lemon. Definitely a colorful and yummy cocktail Passionfruit Mojito This was made by Rum, and with peppermint, lime and passionfruit. Super refreshing Fried Chicken Very juicy chicken and crispy on the outside Croissant Plate Love the homemade croissant and the blueberry jam and butter on the side!

I went to the Cheese Festival yesterday and Fern Bar came highly recommended. Naturally when my husband suggested we go out to eat tonight, I thought of this place. I went online to make reservations, and entered my phone number and email. Apparently I needed to get a confirmation, so my fault our reservations didn't go through correctly (my fault). The one who greeted us at the door a few minutes after we walked in said we could sit at the bar until a table opened up which would be only a few minutes. Fine. We three sat at the bar...and sat for about 8 minutes before the bartender acknowledged us saying she would get us water. Water showed up very quickly, in a carafe with three small glasses. I was excited to get a cocktail, as it is my birthday weekend. After about 12 minutes the floor manager said our table was ready. It was RIGHT next to the small stage with a live small band. The music was NOT loud, and was mellow jazz. It was not too loud to hold a conversation, which was excellent. Very pleasant surprise. We scanned the menus again (they were given to us when we sat at the bar) and were ready to order for a while. Eventually we were asked if we wanted drinks. I chose Kyoto Sour, the others had water. The waiter, Conner F, took our neighbor's order (they had appetizers and drinks already) and then came directly to us. He is young, bright eyed and seems a bit new-ish. No problem, and we placed our orders. Got my drink and it was delicious! Matcha powder on top made it different-my husband wasn't a fan. He's a simple man. The meal came, Bone Marrow for my mom, and Umami Bomb (mushroom with crunchy rice) for me. Husband's Smash Burger came a minute later. The food? Devine! Very tasty, even the fries. No one checked on us. The floor manager(FM) checked on the table next to us several times (it was a birthday, so extra attention was warranted for the birthday person), and the one next to that a few times. I had to raise my hand to four different people to get napkins(including the FM, who seemed to see me but went to birthday guy instead) and ...husband's hands were greasy now from the burger and could not pick up his glass to drink water. Finally, we got napkins and forks etc. We ate. We admired the decor, which was very pleasing and the positioning of the layout which was not square and boring, but more homelike with even a bookshelf behind us. The food: Bone Marrow was two bones with a skinny section of marrow and that part was delicious. I did ask why her spoon was actual silver (ours were stainless) and the busser/not Conner said it is just served with a smaller spoon. I figured it was the taste with silver rather than SS but whatever. Mom liked it, I am happy. The Umami Bomb has slightly fried crisp rice below fried kale and broccoli, with mushrooms and also was very tasty-normally I would not get mushrooms at a restaurant but I am glad I chose this. Hubby's fries were in a copper cup, and the cheese was perfectly melted. It looked like kale on it, and he said that was crunchy-I didn't taste it but it looked yummy and he said it tasted good. Once done, we were sitting there commenting on the decor, then chatting a bit...and ten minutes passed with empty plates in front of us. I finally mentioned we had not been checked on and my party agreed. Meanwhile the table next to us was served hand and foot including a birthday (candlea and all) churro dish (very cute, looked delicious as well). I wanted to tell the birthday guy happy Birthday and that mine was Friday but I refrained as he was a chatterbox the whole time they were there, enough that my husband commented he never stopped talking, lol. Clearly having a great time! I finally stacked our dishes after 12 minutes being done-hoping this would signal that we were, in fact, done with dinner. Our plates were all empty for that long. I got my one drink and the water carafe was about an inch from the bottom. Finally, the FM came by and said, 'thank you for stacking the dishes' and scooped them up. Then she gave the ticket to Conner (about four feet from us) who placed it on the table-after he asked if we needed anything else seconds before she handed it to him. I said no, thank you. The payment options didn't allow "cash tip" only "no tip" because it was a swipe at the table which I don't like at any restaurant, frankly. I am old school, and prefer to leave a cash tip but handing that swiper back with "NO TIP" falsely screaming at the server is uncomfortable. My younger kid is a server...tips make or break your night. I passed on another drink and dessert, because I was ready to go. I would have gotten a 2nd drink and a dessert to share had I been checked in with. After waiting way too long for napkins, never getting checked on during the meal and then having to wait extra long and stack our dishes to get any attention I was done being there. Good food, below average service.

$15 for a small cup drink full of ice and barely any actual drink inside. This place has a 8 ounce cup with 2-3 ounces of fluid inside. Manager seems to have attitude for no reason. I mentioned to her that the drink was full of ice and barely any drink in it and she started snipping at me about some 1.5 ounce California drink laws. I have no idea why she was even arguing about this. The problem wasn't how weak the drinks were, it was that it was full of ice. I poured a cup of water into the same cup that was full of ice and only 1/4 of the water filled up the drink with ice. That means the cup had barely 2-3 ounces at best and this was after the ice was somewhat melted. Some people just enjoy arguing. Manager asked me if I wanted another drink and I said no. Her attitude was unnecessary. It's a drink, no need to take it personal. Either make things better or just don't show up. Next time do better. A bit of humility and more understanding would be better than trying to educate me on drink ounces. I didn't need the drama so I paid and left. I won't be recommending this place to anyone unless you enjoy watered drown drinks with tons of ice. I had already paid for my drinks and was ready to go. I just wanted to talk to manager briefly about the drinks issue. Don't waste your time doing so, manager here seems to be ready to argue unless you're ready to praise her job for the subpar drink minimum. Imagine being a manager and someone brings a minor challenge to you. You can A) Escalate the situation by bringing up erroneous California regulations and trying to educate people with nonsense about the amount of alcohol in drinks and showing hella attitude or B) ask how you can make the experience better and move on. This was an easy challenge. Epic fail in customer service. By the way, the picture I posted is one of the two drinks I paid for. This one is a huge ice cube that filled the entire glass. The other drinks not shown in pictures has your standard ice cubes crushed/pieces and that was so much that there was barely any drink inside.

So many celiac friendly menu options, which are all delineated on the menu, and their craft cocktail menu is to DIE for. Also, you can't beat the ambience inside!

It's been 2+ years since I've been here. So glad to return and still have the best handcrafted cocktails, amazing food and top-notch service. Joseph is the MAN!!! Professional and friendly. He knew the drinks and would offer suggestions based on what you're looking for. Everyone there is super friendly!! We ordered: ROUND 1: Vesper - strong but light and refreshing Hemingway Daiquiri - fruity and tangy ROUND 2: Horchata Colada - sweet Kyoto Sour - light and lively. EATS: Chicken Liver Mousse - creamy, light, delicious and the biscuits it came with were light and flaky! Perfection!! Aged Fries - OMG! These fries were cooked perfectly! And the mushroom ketchup is original and flavorful. Definitely will return when I'm in the area. It's just amazing!!!

Cocktails are on point... so creative and delicious! Their food menu is excellent. Very elevated bar food and... heavy - great news if you want to build a base for all the booze you will consume trying all their bar offerings but if you're wanting something lighter to eat this isn't the venue. Service is always awesome and the atmosphere is cozy and cool. Fern Bar is one of our favorite spots in Sebastopol.

Not your typical sonoma county gourmet. the menu is actually innovative and different. The Umami Bomb is my favorite thing on the menu. The service is great and the ambiance is unparalleled. I love this place.

A big "OH YEAH" to how awesome this place is! Great food and great service! One of the best places on the coast!

Had a wonderful time at Fern bar on a solo date. The smash burger was fantastic - high quality ingredients and the bun was delicious. For desert I had the horchata colada which was delicious - it was hard to choose from their extensive cocktail menu. Can't wait to come back and try more menu items with friends.

Quite possibly the coolest restaurant I've been to in the last decade! I adored every little detail about Fern Bar :) First of all, I've never been to Sebastapol. Shame on me! I came here on a weeknight with two co-workers; I would have never found this spot on my own. Secondly, I'm a sucker for plant-based anything, including decor. I loved the tropical-cozy-vintage ambiance; it made me wish at least one room of my apartment could look like the bar area! Let's move onto the cocktails...They taste just as pretty as they look, with just the right amount of kick. There's this creamy matcha something that I couldn't stop sipping all night. I think I had three (and no, I wasn't driving!). Then the food...SPLENDID! SO. MANY. VEGGIE. OPTIONS.! You HAVE to get the falafel plate, the oniony-pancake thing, fries, and just about anything that tickles your fancy. My meat-eater co-workers were also super pleased with the veggie items. And finally, service was right on point. Everything is shared, and our server made the right recommendations about how much food to order. And I loved how they brought everything out in the right progression -- totally conscious of what was already on the table. A hidden gem, worth the little trek if you live in SF!