HopMonk Tavern Sonoma

Hop Monk has been in Sonoma for some time now. When they first opened, it was wildly popular. Since I just came back to town, I had a nice meal of a Chicken-Naan Bread Sandwich and a Side Salad. Two shots of whiskey, and a great IPA. Personally, was a happy camper recovering after a long road trip. The food is good but not amazing. Prices are so high now, I have trouble equating the value of cost for what you get. Service was very, very good. Atmosphere is lacking, but that's just me. Still worth going to, for sure.

Really cool spot and AMAZING food!! I’d recommend the Tacos, Chili Verde and Nashville Chicken Sandwich! The outdoor section is super cute and not buggy at all, it’s also covered from the sun pretty well. The service was super nice and quick. The bathrooms were super clean.

Thus is a cute place with lots of outdoor seating. The menu is extensive and food is good. There was lovely live music while we were there on a Saturday.

Outdoor seating is great. Table ordered Taco 4 pack, Smashburger, Chile Verde, Nashville Hot Chicken, chicken Caesar sandwich.

Love this place! Live music calendar, great outdoor area as well as a cool pub style interior. Happy to drive from napa to have a beer and a burger here.

The atmosphere and service were great! The Korean Cauliflower and Fish were awesome. However, the kid's Mac and cheese had too much butter and therefore became lumpy and grainy. The black bean burger was ok, but the binding was lacking and it fell apart very easily. The menu was on point and had a ton of different options. I would highly recommend this place as it had lots of seating options and awesome vibes.

Love, love LOVE HopMonk. Always excellent food and great choices. A fabulous beer selection and excellent cocktails too. Plenty of seating inside and outside on the patio (fully covered by a huge tent in late autumn and winter). Excellent service and a comfortable, relaxed place to spend an afternoon or evening.

Food is quite good (salmon, 4 taco combo, sweet waffle fries) but service can be slow. Some waiters are not as attentive compared to those in other restaurants. Especially when it came to refills of drinks.

During our trip to Sonoma, my wife and I wanted a nice casual place to eat. We were staying close to the Sonoma square and did not realize that many of the restaurants there were fancy and pricey. So we gave HopMonk a try. The food was very good and so was the service. The tavern was not too loud or rowdy. It was a very nice place to have a casual meal. You could tell that the place was one of those restaurants that the locals go to and for good reason. Stop in. Get some food and maybe a drink.....or two.

Stopped by on our way home for a beer. Very good selection. The helpful bartender let me taste a couple to decide what to have. As we comfortably watched the NLDS at the bar, we decided to have dinner. I ordered the seared salmon on thin linguine in a cream sauce with (too many) sun-dried tomatoes and Kalamata olives (would skip these) from the menu. Delicious with a capital D. The salmon was cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this dish. Hubby ordered the penne pasta with chicken, cherry tomato, shallot, pesto and parm from the special menu. Hearty but nothing special. Chicken was a tad dry. Don't get me wrong, it was tasty but really doesn't match the price. He said he enjoyed it tho. The couple next to us had the quinoa salad and thought it was amazing. Her guy had the curry dinner and said it was OK. Bartender was attentive and cheerful. We enjoyed ourselves, good vibe. We'll be back.

always a hit with our household. vibes: 10 out of 10 service: 10 out of 10 the mozzarella sticks: 10 out of 10

Happy hour sliders were just so so. For $10 I guess Ok. The onion rings (5 for $9) are greasy and over battered. Not worth $2 each. So I got two average sliders, five greasy onion rings and two beers for about $40 total. Terrible value to be honest as this was "Happy hour" which is no bargain anymore. As a long time patron, I come back hoping for better, but the food just gets worse and it gets more expensive as time goes on. I'm gonna have to stop coming here. Sadly after many years. They need a bar menu makeover here. Get cooks that can handle any kind of chicken sandwich. No excuses. If you can make a Nashville chicken sandwich with spicy sauce (terrible btw) you should be able to make a regular chicken sandwich. Not that hard.

We dined in and were seated outside. Our service was very slow and sporadic but the grilled cheese was absolutely incredible.

Really impressed with this place! On my last day in Sonoma I took a walk towards the square and passed HopMonk along the way so decided to stop by for a late lunch! Grabbed a table on their outside patio and although it was warm, there was plenty of shade! Service was fast and friendly and it turned out it was happy hour so enjoyed $10 fish tacos that were pretty great and very fresh! Incredible deal for the serving! Also enjoyed a fantastic grilled artichoke! Washed it all down with a Pliny because I cannot get that back home and it was a great meal before heading back to SFO! Very impressed!

Stopped in for an afternoon drink and snack with some family. The space is somewhat beer garden-esque. Most of the patio is covered, with a hodgepodge of umbrellas and canopies. The grilled artichoke I ate was just ok. Good flavor, but a bit overcooked and I didn't love the dipping sauce. I had a glass of wine and it too was just ok- I was with beer drinkers and they didn't love their selections either. Service was prompt and for the area nothing seemed to be ridiculously expensive, so that's a plus.

We took a day trip to Sonoma to take our little to Train town. We stopped in for a late lunch before we headed back home. We sat on the deck in the patio area since the weather was nice. The outdoor is beautiful and they have a ton of shade options. My little of course picked the Mac and cheese. My husband and I chose an item off of the special menu. With our entrees we had the chose of 3 different types of fries or salad. My husband picked garlic fries and I did sweet potato. When my plate arrived I was surprised to find sweet potato waffle fries. They were perfectly seasoned and fried. My grilled chicken sandwich had fresh mozzarella and pesto mayo. The service was great and we didn't wait too long for our food to be served. I highly recommend stopping here. I know we will next time we are I. The area.

Well..I had hoped for the best and acquired worse. Parking ..they have a parking lot or street parking We were seated inside...and our wooden table top was grimy and blah. The waitress was kind... unfortunately, she would ask a question, start to receive an answer from us and walk away quickly. I felt like I was I an SNL skit. It was very odd. Our food was okay ..my fish and chips were actually good, crisp, fresh and tasty.( thus the two star rating--otherwise maybe a one star) My wife's chicken sandwich...was advertised with cheese and dressing of which there were none and sweet potato fries were overdone and almost burnt. It was late and were not in the mood to re-order or wait for a correction . My cocktail tasted watered down and the wine was okay. Anyways ..appetizers with friends is probably okay, anything else beware. We would probably not go back .

After our tour of the winery, we'd worked up an appetite and stopped in here to grab a bite to eat. We were able to be seated in the outside eating area. We opted to order multiple items to share: Chicken Wings, Loaded Tavern Fries and the Smash Burger with Field Greens. Everything was fresh and flavorful! Our server was very pleasant and provided excellent service. Highly recommended if in the area!

It's funny how I chose this spot again while visiting Sonoma, having completely forgotten I'd eaten here before. When I sat down at the restaurant, I had pulled up Yelp and saw my past review. I'm happy to saw this place is still as good as it was when I visited 5 years ago! We were coming from a day of wine tastings and needed something bready to fill us up. We split the chicken cheesesteak that was served on a naan type bread and pickle fries. Both were really good, but the pickle fries were little fried spears. They were delicious and I'd definitely order them again. We were seated outside and it was a chilly afternoon, but they did have ample heaters. I'd definitely recommend this spot for some solid food while in Sonoma.

This is our go to restaurant whenever we're in Sonoma. The Korean cauliflower appetizer is my favorite. So crispy and succulent. We ordered the fish and chips, grilled veggie sandwich, and smash burger. Enjoyed our food outdoors on a beautiful June day. Must try!

I ordered a Nashvilke chicken sandwich to be delivered. If I had been in the restaurant I would have sent it back. Half the chicken was so rubbery I couldn't bite in to it. If it was fried I saw no hint of that. There was sauce on the chicken but thats it. I've had this delivered before and it's been fine. But this was absolutely terrible

Had dinner here, it was pub food, I guess I'm not a pub food sorta guy so you'll have to make up your own mind

Tried to avoid writing this review since Hopmonk was probably my favorite local spots of all time. I used to come almost every week, the food was and still is amazing quality. The main difference I have seen is the quality of the service. The last 4-5 times I have come here service is lacking. They always miss something- food or a drink and it always takes them FOREVER to take your order now. After the food is dropped off you're lucky if you're checked on- recently I have had to find someone to help me pay my bill. The last time I went was the final straw. We were there for 1.5 hours after ordering one drink, two appetizers, and an entree due to how slow the service was. I don't know if they're under new ownership or what happened, it's really disappointing but I probably won't be returning.... at least for a while.

This place was recommended by a new friend who lives in the area. We decided to come for lunch on our day trip out here in Sonoma. We ordered the Chili Verde and a sparkling wine from a local vineyard. The food was delicious, and plenty for me, I took half home for the next day. The wine was decent, very smooth. The servers were all pleasant and helpful. We sat outside in the patio area, which was full of people. $90 for 2 meals and 2 glasses of wine, though, ouch! Quite expensive. But we enjoyed everything, so no major complaints. I'd come back again if I was in the area.

Seriously, if you aren't here, WHERE are you! It is Friday evening in the Hopmonk beer garden and people are celebrating special occasions. What a festive occasion! The BoHoss Boys are playing roots music and it can't get any better. Andrew, our server, is making magic happen for my husband and I, meanwhile serving festive parties! We are sipping Kolsh beer and rocking to the music and enjoying the perfect evening and delicious food! It can't get better than this! Be sure to order the cauliflower starter! It can't be beat! My husband argues that nothing is better than their burger! Thank goodness for Andrew to keep us satisfied and properly served (lubricated:). Not to panic, 2 is our limit! Man, did we have fun! We are now huge fans of Hopmonk, Andrew and the BoHoss Boys!

I love the food , and the service . Great environment.staff are great. The outdoor area is beautiful

I came in town to visit family and this place was reserved. It was a hot Saturday and found that the parking was limited, I noticed that one of the garbage pins took up two spots of parking since we had a group of four cars with 10 people. The woman at the podium greeted and showed us to our seats immediately. Our waiter checked in with us on drinks and the menu, she stepped away to help other tables and wait for our orders. It was a short time but the family members who usually come around here recommended a lot to me and my wife so our table was ready to order. I had the herb roasted chicken with mashed potatoes, my wife had a chicken sandwich with fries and a cucumber. My cousins had drinks and various other foods like sliders and sandwiches that was in the menu. All I can say was that I enjoyed my meal. The place had plenty of shade and the tables were directly under it, there was also water fountains where I saw kids played in but the signs on them said that it had bleach so please keep an eye out for your kids. The bar was inside the building and it looked like no one was tabled from the inside because it was a really nice day. The bathroom didn't smell like those public park bathrooms, it had decent ventilation to keep the air fresh from the inside. I'd come here again to see what the night vibe is like, it sorta looked like a nice place for dinner too.

Awkward entrance and menu. Pulled up but couldn't get in. Knocked on the door but they apparently don't care. I'd say, not recommended.

Great atmosphere and good beer. Food is crap. French dip was horrible with globs of tasteless cheese and minuscule meat on tasteless bun. Au jus was blah. Who checks what they are serving? Where's the QA? Come on guys ...you can do better than this. Go for the beer but skip the menu and eat at a food truck or find an Arby's or Buckhorn for a better sandwich. Yeah...Arbys! You will be thankful.

Had a great visit! Service was fantastic! We mentioned we were going to share but didn't tell her to bring separate and she served it up perfectly for us to share. Had the Octoberfest appetizer and a French dip sandwich. We ate everything and loved it! BF had a couple beers and server was very helpful there also. We sat outside and it was very cute and comfortable. If we lived closer it would be a regular stop for sure!

This family friendly tavern has both a larger outdoor seating area and cozy indoor seating with a large bar and cute little stage! The staff were nice and the service was pretty quick for it being a saturday evening. They had a live music schedule at each table that showed they had people come in almost every friday-sunday. Now let's get to the food! Appetizers: Cheese sticks 5/5 Pretzels & cheese sauce 5/5 Wings 4/5 as rated by my husband Fries 4/5 (i asked for garlic fries but i believe these were just regular) Kids mac & cheese 3/5 my kids (ages 5, 7 & 11) weren't a fan and i had some it was a little runny Kids Chicken Strips 4/5 as rated by my 11 year old Fish & Chips 4/5 as rated by my mom Tavern Burger 3.5/5 (only because based off the description i expected pops of flavor that i didn't get and it tasted like a normal burger but still delicious)

Terrible service. We went on a Sunday afternoon. It was not busy and waited. 20 minutes for our order to be taken. I told the manager, but he could care less. We have a special needs child and the manager asked if he was OK. A clueless dude and I wonder if we were shunned because of my special needs child I hope that is not the case... HotMonk Novato is amazing though, the place to go!

Food was fine. Drinks ok. The service so slow. We were basically forgotton in the corner and drinks were order never recieved. Just really poor service they were not even busy. We ended up getting a second round of drinks brought to us after our meal was gone - though we ordered before the meal even came out. When we walked out all the staff was standing outside and the check in post just talking. Bummer that the service was so terrible.

The lava cake and cauliflower wings were phenomenal. Ambiance and everything else is pretty good

Well, I spend the whole night with explosive diarrhea. Enough said. Please to the staff, reconsider your food handling practices.

We had visited Hopmonk a couple times once for a large reception dinner and then for a smaller lunch. They have a great outdoor beer garden with lots of tables and plenty of shade trees for the hotter days. They do carry a line of house labeled beers which were good, but none of the food we had was up to standards. Our bloody Mary's we ordered really lacked any body and was returned to staff for alternate cocktails. Their chicken wings were overcooked and the Memphis style sauce was just not that good. Overall, no one was really happy with their food, but happy with the location and environment for dining.

Great outside sitting area. Food was good but you probably aren't going there for the food. Service was a little slow but the server was nice and attentive when she came by. We walked in early, 6pm, on Friday and got a seat right away. There was a woman singing who was surprisingly good, particularly since there was no cover. Very chill atmosphere. I'll go back.

Not safe for Celiac gluten allergy. The service was good, the food good and the outside patio was nice but very busy. All and all it was fine but if you have Celiac, a gluten allergy you can't eat here. I ordered a gluten free pork verde. When it arrived it had tortilla chips sticking into the verde. I asked if the chips were gluten free and was told yes. But when I asked if they were made on site, and if they were fried in a shared fryer, I found out they were fried in a shared fryer so there was cross contamination on the chips. They very nicely took it back and re made the dish, this time with no chips. I still got sick. Hopmonk doesn't fully understand gluten free cooking. The chef should have known that the chips were contaminated in the fryer. Also even though they made the dish again I still got sick which tells me they do not have proper gluten free protocols in the kitchen. There are plenty of gluten free options, but the dish really isn't gluten free. The ingredients are, but the preparation allows for cross contamination. So it you eat there be very careful if you have Celiac. Stick with a salad.

Cute place in Sonoma. There's plenty of outdoor seating. Fun, lively atmosphere. They have a bar and seating inside. Definitely a place to go watch a game. They also have a huge outdoor seating area. Service was good. We went at an off time so may be best to come early or see if they take reservations. The food & drinks were good. I've been here 2-3 times; so I highly recommend this place!

Food, beverages and service was very good. Table could have been cleaner. My napkin had a spoon and knife rolled in it. No fork for the salad I ordered.

Last minute change of plans for dinner on NYE. Initially had reservations at a nearby restaurant but decided to cancel when we found out it was a prix fixe menu. We stumbled upon this place which wasn't what we had expected. You walk into a big white tent that welcomes you with live music, what a great surprise. Although, we were sitting outside, you definitely didn't feel like it. They had outdoor heaters all over that kept a comfortable temperature throughout. The staff welcomes us and seats our party of 10 right away. Our waiter was very attentive. We ordered an array of appetizers, grilled artichoke, mozzarella sticks and calamari. I hear the roasted cauliflower is a big hit, wish we had ordered it. I had the Chicken Philly which came out piping hot and a Moscow Mule. Would love to come back to try other items on the menu.

Good spot for a cold beer and a burger. The outside seating is really nice and they have a decent amount of shade. Our waitress seemed very young and annoyed with our large group. The food is good but don't expect gourmet- closer to pub food than anything else.

We had a delicious dinner from their food truck at Transcendence so we decided to come try out the restaurant in Sebastopol. Such a great outdoor space! Loved the feel with families, couples, friends, dogs, kids, etc. Seemed like everyone was out on this Saturday early evening! There was a musician on the outdoor stage and the band-of-the-night was warming up inside. It was a little less enjoyable hearing both at once. I'd probably sit farther away from the inside concert stage if I wanted to focus more on the outdoor. That said... Service was friendly and paced well as we weren't in a hurry! I ordered the HopMonk Hefeweizen and it was perfect! Cold, citrus wheat-y, not bitter! Dinner was a cheeseburger and garlic fries. I was pleasantly surprised by the tomato chutney as it added a delicious amount of tang/sweetness I didn't know I needed. Brioche buns are always decadent and I Ioved the crispy shallots. Garlic fries were crispy. I look forward to returning!

Stopped by for a quick bite. Order the special which was a chicken sandwich with fries. The sandwich was delicious and large enough to share with another person. The restaurant had a large patio and a bar in another room The food was good but unfortunately the service left something to be desired. Our waitress was very slow and not very attentive. She also pre selected her tip at 20% when she brought the electronic check to us. The food and atmosphere we good enough to come back and enjoy again

Always the best, the service is truly incredible and the atmosphere is what brings my family back, over 10 years of weekly Friday meals !

100% recommend. Fantastic place to watch a football game, they've got plenty of screens and will have the audio feed available as well. Food wise, you must order the HopMonk burger with garlic fries (be sure to ask for them extra hot, it's more than worth the extra little wait). Burger is juicy and always cooked perfectly (medium rare for me), and is packed with flavor. Don't be afraid to ask for any modifications as well, the staff is super accommodating to such things. HopMonk is for sure one of the best spots in Sonoma.

Sat outside. Enjoyed the live music and beautiful weather. Service was great!! Loved everything we ordered. Will be back!!!

My wife and I visited Hopmonk on a Saturday in June around 12:45. We were promptly seated inside. We had the option of inside or outside but as the temperature was pushing 90 degrees, inside was definitely preferred. Typically I would have opted for a draft beer as the list was fairly impressive but was in the midst of a wine sampling tour. I would definitely like to try a few beers and/or wine. I had the French Dip with garlic fries. The French Dip was one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. The garlic fries were amazing as well. My wife had grilled cheese and enjoyed hers. Our waitress was just average which is why I didn't give 5 stars. She didn't really check on us at all. There was a cover band playing outside that if it was cooler I would have been more inclined to sit outside and listen to. If you are nearby, this is a must stop. Portions are strong and the quality is outstanding. Next time I'm trying beverages.

Family friendly tavern with good food and drinks. Live music, good vibes, and lots of menu items to choose from. The waiters were friendly and very attentive with our large party.

What a beautiful patio. The band was really good as was the food. We got the gem salad, samosas, and soft pretzel. Everything was very tasty.

We visited HopMonk Son9ma on a very hot 100 degrees early evening, specifically to listen to one of our favorite Sonoma musicians. We were seated right away, it wasn't busy at all outside. While the service was pretty good, I have to give the food only 3 stars. The calamari was tasty but pretty oily as it had not been drained well or was fried a too low of a temp. I ordered the nicotine salad and hubby had the ahi tuna salad. Both of our tuna portions were rubbery and chewy. The rest of the salad was ok, but my greens were doused in too much salad dressing. Beer is good, they have a pretty decent selection of wine and of course cocktails. Reasonably priced food.

Rainy Night Perfection at HopMonk Tavern We visited HopMonk Tavern in Sonoma on a rainy November evening, and it was the perfect cozy spot to wrap up a day of touring Napa Valley. I had the Kellerbier, a hazy unfiltered pilsner with a unique cellar-fresh taste, and my wife loved the HopMonk IPA, a West Coast IPA that hit all the right notes. The food was just as incredible as the beer. The fish and chips were perfectly fried with the right amount of crunch, and the Chile Verde was unforgettable--tender braised pork in a tangy tomatillo sauce with just the right kick. Service from Juan was top-notch! We're already planning to come back and enjoy their outdoor beer garden on a sunny day. Follow us! @wandering_lovebirds

Ordered the ribeye and a coworker ordered tacos. Steak picture didn't turn out well so didn't attach it. Hopmonk has a cabin like warm vibe with an outdoor area intended for live music or other entertainment activities. The place itself was pretty nice however I wasn't impressed by the food. The steak was the thinnest ribeye I've ever received and it didn't come with much for sides. Other than that looking at the tacos and seafood bowls it looks like that's the items to buy. Service was okay and it was nice to see the staff working together when delivering entrees.

While some items are a bit run of the mill pub fare, there are some real standouts, such as the Korean cauliflower, and the sweet chili chicken wings (especially if boneless). The wait can be predictably long, but for a temperate evening, worth it for the outdoor seating. Depending on the time of day, can be a bit loud for good conversations with your dining companions, but I think this is typical for the type of venue, not a strike against this particular spot.

Love the indoor and covered outdoor option, family and dog friendly. There's live music, bistro lights, very cool ambiance. Food was great, large portion, reasonably priced. 8 adults and 8 kids, about $35 per person including appetizer, beverage and gratuity. There's kids menu, burger, sandwich, on a lighter side, there's salad. A wide variety of beer, alcohol, also mocktail menu. Our water was never refilled, the restaurant was so busy our server was nowhere to be found. I had to get up and find the beverage station. Brought the jug of water across the restaurant, refilled my table's water glasses, brought the empty jug back to the beverage station- I did this twice and no workers even noticed or offered to help.

Hopmonk is a nice casual tavern that has some great food. Our party of four tried the salmon cake sliders, grilled chicken sandwich, fish & chips and a chicken Philly sandwich. Ample portions, I enjoyed half of my chicken Philly the next day. Nice patio seating or inside in the bar or den (a more secluded area for about 15 people.

Ambiance on the patio is nice! Not sure if my husband and I both got unlucky but the food was bad. Very bland and my chicken was extremely tough/inedible. The prices on the menu don't match what we were charged on the bill which is also odd. Giving this place more stars than it deserves because the server took my meal off the bill no questions asked.