The Spinster Sisters

I have been wanting to come here for a while, and the food was pretty good. I absolutely love the vibe of this place, and the spinster fries are to die for!!! The reason I am doing 4 stars though is because of the price and quantity ratio. Their steak, which was fine/good, was flat iron, which I don’t believe is the best cut of steak and for $45 you barely get any! But the sauce with it is so good. Everything we tried we enjoyed, but it is hard to say we would come back because of how pricey it was. I also loved that they had a Juneteenth celebration, The Spinster Sisters is obviously community oriented, and I do think they have a great thing going on, but again just too pricey, and there are other places I would rather go for the price. Maybe if there are special/local ingredients they could highlight that more to make it more worth it? Just my suggestion!

Highly recommend dining in the garden! Beautiful experience and delicious food. Staff was wonderful.

After multiple visits - we have to conclude you can just do better. On the positive the salads are superb but the main dishes do not justify the cost. For a $40 main we did not expect a bland tuna with beans, mussels overcooked with a no taste broth or the chicken dish that we could do better a home. The service was excellent with folks trying hard to do their best. Really nice folks but that cannot rescue an average experience of cuisine. Maybe a change of chef who can work flavors. For anyone that travels, this restaurant must rank down the list for options. With an $80 average per person with one drink and no desert this is an expensive night out + add their suggested tips ... you really can just do better at home or at other Sonoma County choices. I regret we will not be back.

Great little place to meet with friends and family. Very interesting menu, so I went with the special and pairing of the day, was very pleased. If it’s not dark outside go for a walk on the nearby river trail, trail gets very dark so best during daylight

Amazing restaurant with absolutely amazing food, service and atmosphere. Shared pickled vegetables which were crisp and super fresh, pear salad with roasted fig balsamic vinaigrette and the most delectable blue cheese ever! And the pan seared halibut served over ratatouille. Absolutely mouth watering. For dessert, we had the chocolate bread pudding with vanilla ice cream. Worth every bite!!!. Our server made this an exceptional and memorable experience. Do not miss the opportunity to go here! I will definitely be back next time I am visiting Napa.

Wow! First off the staff here are amazing, they were always on top of things and very friendly. The food is great with sharable small plates and a broad menu and they switch it up regularly too. We ate outdoors and it was a very nice experience, it was well shaded when sunny and they had heaters for when it got brisk. Everything we ordered was tasty and fresh and they had some great wines available. Having the sommelier come and suggest pairings that definitely made the meal! We will be back 😊

I have driven by this place many of times and have wanted to go here. So last night was my first time there. The service and atmosphere were one of the best I have had. The food was all very unique and quite delicious. The challenge I had was my meal was cold when it came out which once I let them know the staff took it back and heated it up. The thing is - while mine was being heated up the 3 folks that I was with kept eating ( as they should) but then when my meal came back they were all done eating. My meal was the most expensive so this was disappointing. My suggestion since we did eat outside and I do not know where the kitchen is located maybe have some heated plates for the food going outside I am not sure if I would go back - I understand things cost more these days but the bill seemed a bit high for 4 people. However, I am truly glad I have experienced this restaurant.

Stayed at the Astro Motel and the dining credit and breakfast granola (made by the restaurant) inspired me to give The Spinster Sisters a try. Glad I did. The food was excellent, the garden patio area was special, and the service from Emily really made the night and meal one to remember. These are the type of gems you look for when visiting a town for a few days. 10/10 recommend putting it on your list.

A Gem Worth the Drive: The Spinster Sisters Made Our Trip My husband and I were staying out of town at the Astro Motel in Santa Rosa and took advantage of their stay-and-eat option, which included a credit at The Spinster Sisters. We thought, "Sure, let's give it a try." What we didn't expect was to be completely blown away. We opted for a variety of small plates, and every single dish was a standout. I mean every one, even the cherry salad, which surprised me the most. I usually skip fruit in salads, but these tart cherries were magic, bright, balanced, and made the greens sing. And then there were the ribs. Sticky, deeply flavorful, with just the right amount of char. Absolutely unforgettable. My husband and I both agreed: The Spinster Sisters alone is worth the two-hour drive. It's that special. We dined in their garden, which was beautifully maintained and added an extra touch of magic to the evening. The neighborhood around the restaurant is quaint and charming, and the service was warm, knowledgeable, and attentive without being overbearing. If you're anywhere near Santa Rosa, or even if you're not, this spot should be on your list. It's more than a meal. It's an experience.

Reservations are recommended, though it can take some walk-ins. I chose to sit at their counter, which is a large horseshoe at the center of the restaurant. They have expanded to a nice outdoor garden area, as well. I miss the breakfast service, though now that they are dinner only, I'm going to come by more often. Love the Sunday dinners. I started with 2 oysters on the half shell, which were light & delicate. Next I had the kake & mushroom puff pastry. For the entree I chose the 1/2 chicken over farro. All was prepared beautifully.

We made a dinner reservation for 6:30pm on a Friday. It's a small place and seemed pretty full when we arrived, so I'd definitely recommend reserving online beforehand. The interior is cozy and cute, nice and warm compared to the chill outdoors. We were greeted upon entry and service continued to be friendly and attentive throughout the meal. My boyfriend ordered the Scottish steelhead and I ordered the butternut squash gnocchi. We also ordered the focaccia to start, which was very tasty! The gnocchi had a pretty mild flavor and I wouldn't have minded a little bit of salt, but overall it was pretty good. I enjoyed the pieces of squash and the hazelnuts. The steelhead was tasty as well, though my boyfriend noted the portion was a bit smaller than expected. Overall this was a nice dining experience and a cute date night spot. The food also came out quite quickly which was a plus.

Great service, ambiance and food. I would classify the food as comfort food - hearty and good portions. Many of the dishes looked amazing and tasted good. The food is solid and the presentation great.

We really enjoyed our visit last night! The food was a 4.5/5 and so was the service. I loved everything we ordered, the food was super flavorful. What a special, chill, romantic lil restaurant. I thought it was a bit dead in there but thats just this time of year. The ambiance was the low & the food was the high. A must try for Santa Rosa dining. Highly recommend and I would return to try something different. The Sunday night supper option is cute.

Best meal we've had in a long time! Service was exceptional, with the perfect amount of attention to detail and attentiveness. Food was paced at a great and enjoyable rate. I only took the one photo because I was fully immersed in the moment enjoying our meal, but when the crème puff was placed the lighting was undeniable. The crème puffed texture reminded me of amaretti cookie, which was moist and sponge dense, filled with a rhubarb compote, topped with an orange blossom chantilly, in a base of, what I'm calling, a marzipan gazpacho. Every element was divine and perfect with an espresso to finish the evening wonderfully. Thanks for an amazing Mother's Day meal, especially when we got a night out without the little one! We'll be back.

It has been a while since we have been to Spinster Sisters but very much reminded of why we like this place so much. The food is top notch and very flavorful and uses the current fresh harvests that are available. If you want to go plant based that is very easy to do as well. Service was always excellent and continues to be. I personally love sitting at the bar for dinner as you get to see everything that is going on, but the outside is lovely as is the regular inside seating. If you have not been, go try it out. You won't be disappointed.

The Spinster Sisters always delivers. You have a choice of indoor tables, a large comfortable bar or the outdoor Garden area. Last night we chose the bar and enjoyed a great dinner. We like to sit at the right side of the bar to watch the kitchen prepare and deliver meals. We started with a plate of braised Romano beans with tomato, pancetta and basil. Delicious and a great start. Entrees were halibut with fava and pea hummus, fragola, pea tendrils, mint and spicy oil. The other entree was roast chicken with fingerling potatoes, spring onions, salsa verde and roasted jus. Also ordered the Mac and Cheese as a side. Both entrees and the Mac were a big yum, very well prepared. Service here is always exceptional, friendly and helpful. For beverages my wife had a Pinot Blanc and I went with a dark lager beer. Dinner at The Spinster Sister is always a treat. Highly recommended!

Despite the funky hours, I'm glad I came here and had the opportunity to indulge in some of the freshest food offerings I've ever had in SR! You can tell they put a lot of thought into where they source their ingredients from, what goes into each dish, and even how the food should be plated. And trust me, the food isn't just pretty, it tastes amazing too!! The only thing I wish was different is their hours of operation.

This restaurant has been our annual tradition every time we come to Santa Rosa. Overall, flavors have always been solid, albeit a bit pricey. I tend to prefer their smaller dishes, as I think it's a better value. We got their pork tenderloin, which was a bit disappointing. Their chard artichoke and cauliflower steak were good though. They have a nice outdoor area, but doesn't open until the end of April . Service was great.

The beans+greens was delicious! Lemony and fresh! I recommend as a good vegetarian dish. However, this seems to be the only vegetarian main; the others are sides and salads. So be aware of this when you go. *carnivore hubby interlude* Ricotta Cavatelli - comfort food at its best: great pasta, flavorful sauce, tender fall-apart lamb, what more can one ask for? Order Summary: Drink - Russian river brewing "happy hops" ipa Food - Crispy kennebec fries, Ricotta cavatelli, Beans + greens Total pre-tip - $71

One of our favorite places for date night and to take guests. Charming ambience, great service, excellent food.

The food is prepared with love. Very relaxing location. This restaurant has outdoor seating as well. Everyone has a different story to tell and is proud to be part of the team. It's tucked away in a neighborhood where it is supported by all. Easy access from the freeway. Plenty of street parking. After dark it would be great if there were street lights( not the restaurants fault). Enjoy your visit!!

This place is very cute. I'm giving it a five because food was great. I feel the service was a bit lacking though especially for the prices. They probably could have been more attentive, I'm saying this because I had to ask for my water to be refilled. Maybe it's because we were sitting outside, I'm really not sure. Food itself was very tasty. It was burger night, so we had to try that & it was very good considering it was $28 served with fries & a pickle. We ordered a variety of foods to taste & they were all good. My favorite was the substitute Lemon Tart for dessert. It replaced their mousse on the menu & I'm glad we tried it because it was delicious. Parking can be difficult because it's only street parking. I suggest making reservations here it's limited seating inside.

Went back for the first time in a long time and it was excellent once again. The Halibut and Pork dish were very good as were all the appetizers. We had a Georgian red wine for the very first time and it was unique in taste and well worth trying. Dina was a delightful server.

I had dinner at the Spinster Sisters with relatives I haven't seen in 15 years. We all had a great time. The Spinster Sisters is a pleasant restaurant. Service was kind and the food was good. It wasn't Michelin gourmet, but the cooking tasted fine. I did enjoy my baccala fritters. They were great. My tuna entree was good, and was prepared well. My sister and nephew, who live in Petaluma and Sebastopol respectively, love this place. By the way, the dessert sundae was fantastic.

I enjoyed my time visiting this place. The atmosphere was nice, love the low lighting and music(not too loud). They also have art pieces on display and for sell. Pretty neat. Very attentive staff, great presentation, and food. My favorite was a dish/dessert I do not see often - baked pears. Loved it

What a quaint and endearing local restaurant to stumble upon, The Spinster Sisters are doing all the right things! From service to food to creative vision I was so impressed. My date and I only waited a couple minutes during opening to be seated at the bar. By the time our food came out the place was packed -- we see how popular it is! Every shareable dish was delicious! Did I mention the servers were great and even recommended a couple things? After spending quite some time talking, we were never rushed out which is a plus for a popular place. My next visit will be by reservation! What's not to love?!

Tldr: hidden gem of farm to table dining experience! This was a recommendation made by our Airbnb host and it did not disappoint! Located on the corner of an residential area, this restaurant is so versatile. They provide cozy indoor dining (intimate setting), bar seating (more casual) and then outdoor garden (intimate/casual). We went with the garden around 6pm, perfect weather + wonderful seating area. The staff was wonderful, gave us great recommendations and were very attentive to our needs! The menu supposedly changes pretty often but we loved all our food choices! Our orders - Roasted carrot salad: I'm a basically salad guy (Cesar, Cobb) but this salad was the bomb! The roasted carrots really made this dish shine! - Ricotta + chard gnudi - Pan roasted chicken thigh with chickpeas: the chickpeas provided a great carb substitute that was both filling and flavorful, chicken thigh was tender and juicy - pistachio baklava cheesecake THIS ITEM IS A MUST! The crunch, creaminess, and sweetness all measured to perfection. Contemplated a second piece but knew it wouldn't have been able to replace the first taste. We will definitely we back if we are ever in Santa Rosa! one of the highlights of our trip!

This place is super cozy, the ultimate date night. Food was very good, we got all share plates and shared bottles of wine. The beans and greens was my favorite plate!

Evergreen menu, so I'm told no real specialties. I'm OK with that. We ordered focaccia bread (2 nice sized pieces), brussel sprout chip (tasty), duck liver & toast (yummy) and wings (3 drumsticks; unique coating). The wife and I shared their Fall Salad (big enough to share). I ordered the flatiron steak with au gratin potatoes and the wife ordered the butternut gnocchi w/ hazelnut bits. Meal and appetizers were great. Service was consistent (great). We shared a meringue type chocolate dessert that was chewy on the bottom but hit the chocolate craving we were having. Cute place, dim lighting for my eyes. But still, a really nice experience. I'm happy.

Loved it!!! Sat in the yard with our pooch. Wine and all the small plants were great! Fresh Fresh Fresh. Just go....

One of the best experiences in a restaurant I've ever had! Being someone who has a lot of dietary restrictions, the staff was over the top accommodating and made the experience even better. We first got there and the energy was so positive and everyone was so friendly. Lee was our host and was so kind and we had Sam as our server who was so sweet and helped us pick entrees that I could eat. The ambiance was so beautiful and the history of the building is so cool. Also love how this restaurant pays tribute to the history of the building which makes the experience even more special. If I could give this restaurant 10 stars I would! Highly recommend!

Had dinner at Spinster's last night. First off I want everyone to know the food was delicious on every level...five star for this but the 'large' dish is not exactly large but more of the size we saw with the appetizers. None-the-less xlnt. Service~~~at best 3 stars. We were a large party so timing is essential. We ordered 3 appetizers, the Brussel sprouts were scrumptious and the mushroom and cheese was a major hit along with a dozen oysters. The woman taking our orders came to our table during the appetizer portion to ask if we were ready to order our entrees to get them into the kitchen and we were so orders were placed. Two nightly specials which came with a salad and again lovely. However, before these two salads were even close to half way finished the main dishes came out. OK....push the salad to the side and enjoy both at the same time. As we were finishing up our wait staff person came and started to clear plates while, albeit, I was the only one still eating maybe an oversight? I politely asked her to stop as she began clearing our side of the table to allow me to finish and not be the only one at the table with a plate and still eating! Checking two boxes of what to never do with guests....timing of entrees and clearing the table before everyone is finished!!!!!! As we finished the ultimate snub if you will, was probably from the owner, at the front of the counter facing the door coming in....as we were exiting through the entrance which took awhile for all 8 of us to leave she never looked up, smiled or thanked us for coming in. Perhaps we didn't order enough ($500) or stayed too long or she didn't care~~who knows~ Check box #3. So, five stars for food, and at best barely 3 stars for service.

This place has the cutest outdoor seating, it feels so cozy and cute. I was a little anxious with ordering so I only ordered a burger but it was still so delicious. Love that they add some greens and pickled things on the side. Servers were so kind even though there were some mishaps (they were so busy). I'd recommend for a little night out with the gals to have a chat over dinner.

Private party? No problem! Came for a friend's bougie, birthday dinner (15 people total) and had a pre-fix 6 course menu that was absolutely divine! Total cost came to just under $100/guest (not including wine; which was separate). The Spinster Sisters knocked it out of the park! The event had multiple servers allocated to attend to all our needs - be it refilling our wine, making sure we were hydrated, and ensuring everyone was served their course at the same time! Beyond the incredible attention to service, the pre-fix menu they created for the event was absolutely divine. Not only did they pair it with the wine out birthday boy had selected for the occasion, but they also used fresh, locally sourced ingredients and made sure the presentation for every plate was photo worthy (see pics for reference)! I had not been to the Spinsters Sisters prior but am excited to make a repeat visit after such a phenomenal experience! They even let us stay way past close without rushing us out. Would give them more stars if I could!

Nice atmosphere and staff - food was meh, unmemorable - the French Fries were good. Over priced, left hungry and disappointed. Really Pretentious.

Fantastic Service , just awesome attention to detail . Delicious food . Highly recommended . Thank You SOFA arts district of Santa Rosa

I am from Los Angeles and this restaurant should be 3 ($$$) DOLLAR SIGN ON YELP. The reason I state this is because my city (L.A.) is approximately 43% more expensive than the national average for cost of living in the United States. For $15 and $17 bucks, you can get pretty good portion of food in Los Angeles at a 2 ($$) DOLLAR SIGN restaurant. However, you will not get that at The Spinster Sisters in Santa Rosa. As you can see by the photos below, the food we ordered was not enough food to satisfy one adult person's hunger. I took a close-up photo of the $15 cherry salad (so it looks bigger) and the $17 bakes dungeness crab + kale dip, but both meals are pretty small. I would have preferred to pay more to get a complete/full meal as opposed to pay less for a small meal. Additionally, the $8.00 kombucha we ordered was definitely LESS THAN16 oz (it was 12oz I believe). You can usually get a 16 oz kombucha between $3 to $5 dollars. Actually, you can buy the SAME wilder kombucha elder tonic that they serve for $4.99 from Harvest Market. See link: https://www.harvestmarket.com/shop/wilder_kombucha_elder_tonic/p/1564405684704963945 With regard to taste, the flavors were all there, but none of the plates ordered were extraordinary in ingredients or flavor that the cost-to-portion ratio was justified. In any case, there were some positives. The ambience and employees were great. I really like the interior design (as well as the cute patio set-up that the business has going on). The bathroom was also clean and fully stocked (the bathroom even had paper towels specifically available to open the bathroom door handle so you didn't have to touch the knob/handle with your hand). I also liked the story behind how the restaurant got its name (it is provided on the paper menu). SUMMARY: When I return to Santa Rosa, I will not be coming back to this restaurant.

The Spinster Sister was a wonderful surprise. The food is refined, innovative, flavorful, and fresh--everything we sampled, from appetizers to dessert, was absolutely delicious. My wife and I are accustomed to high-end dining and often visit Michelin-starred restaurants, and I can confidently say that The Spinster Sister team has incredible potential and a bright future. The service is warm and welcoming, and the ambiance is serene. It's undoubtedly a place everyone should experience, and it's my favorite restaurant in Santa Rosa so far. I'm already excited for my next visit.

My wife and I we're looking to a dog friendly restaurant and the Yelp reviews for Spinsters Sisters were inspiring. The hostess and server were very friendly and hospitable. We enjoyed outdoor seating which was at capacity. We started with the focaccia bread which was warm, tasty, crisp on the exterior with a soft interior. My wife is vegetarian and really liked the Carrot Salad. I had a nice and tender Flat Iron Steak served sliced with a delicious potato pave. The only let down was the Devil Cake which I was expecting to be moist but was dry. We will definitely be back:)

Beautiful ambiance. Even more beautiful food. I've been here many times and I always enjoy myself. We ate outdoors this time, which has a sweet backyard feel. We ordered the mezze plate, peach summer salad, itsuko steak and the budino for dessert. Each plate was fresh and so flavorful. The wait staff is also incredibly kind and helpful here.

What a find ! Absolutely recommend this spot for any meal. Everything we ate was delicious and all the food that passed by looked fantastic. We sat at the bar and enjoyed friendly conversation with locals and visitors. The staff is very attentive and on spot.

We've been happily coming here for years. The food, staff and ambiance are just perfect. We always have a great experience and consider Spinster Sisters our neighborhood haunt?

I used to enjoy eating here. Here's why our rating was so bad. We had reservations at 7p for 2 of us. We were near a very busy large table. We ordered main dishes without wine or appetizers. We were ignored until I asked the waitress where our dinner was. She served us at 7:55! Come on. Ask me if I care about the quality of food or the ambiance. I won't be coming back. P.S. We immediately asked for a box for the food which was cold. The waitress gave us a 25% discount. BFD.

The server did an excellent job. She is a real gem; attentive, good attitude, knows the area well The ambiance fits the art's district . We eat outside on a warm evening. Very pleasant, wished we had waited until dark, the lighting looked interesting. Why 3 stars then? We'll; I'm a large man, the portion sizes left me hungry. The Caesar salad was marginal, unremarkable. The mushroom pie over cooked, crust too charred, seemed as if it was a little aged as well (stale maybe?) For being located in Sonoma County - lacking in local wine selection, especially by the glass. Found it interesting that many food ingredients are sourced LOCAL too... inconsistent that wines were... you know from outside the region, international. Really! Stop trying to be cool and be local-consistent with your business model. I'm just saying... The aperitif was sour when should have been sweet to pair well with our meal. Left a lingering taste...

Okay Santa Rosa, I see you! Life is busy and it takes either a horrendous or phenomenal experience for me to leave a review. I'm happy to say Spinster Sisters provided the latter. Our group of 6 came here for dinner on a Saturday evening and all of us were so pleasantly surprised at the caliber of service, food and ambience. It made me wish they would open a spot down here in Marin County. The menu is creative, spanning from "Ocean", "Garden", "Pasture". Small to large plates are offered in delicious variety. The service was gracious, easy, and efficient. The mostly female waitstaff just seemed to ethereally glide their way through the restaurant providing attentive service to every table. Now the food..Grilled Haloumi salad, a huge basket of shoestring fries with aioli, one of the best Caesar salads I've honestly ever had with Little Gem lettuces tossed in a crave-worthy dressing. Beans & Greens, white beans bathed in a light savory broth with braised greens. My husband's flatiron steak cooked to perfection. And my dish, the Black Cod, it came with grilled treviso and bagna cauda--tender, flaky, melt-in-your-mouth delish! The wine list is just as beautifully curated as the food. It's a good thing when everyone in your party continues to say, "I love this place!" throughout the dining experience. It's a true neighborhood gem and I have to say I'm a little jealy I don't live closer!

I give this Bohemian style restaurent a 5 star. I was there on my birthday, the wearther was beautiful , we sat in the beautiful garden. I was happy to see a Tulsi plant( Holy Basil). The customer service is amazing, unforfortunatly I did not ask the name of the server. She is very nice, had great conversation. Everything was so beautiful and relaxing, beautiful night. If the weather permits, please seat in the garden, it is magical. This restaurent is only open for dinner, It is easy to find a parking spot. The food is very very good, fresh. we had: 1. Heirloom tomato focaccia $7.00 2. Big glory bay, King Salmon sungold cherry tomato,serpent cucumber, toated fregola $39 3.Dancind Demon Pluto salad $16 4.Silver sky ranch pan-roated chicken thighs, Red bird levain , grilled peach panzanella,zucchini, onion top pesto. $29 5.Cheese , with house made seeded crackers $12 6.Nimble and Finn iceream Sundae. Blue Berry compote $13 I will be back again.

Can't comment on the food. My friend made a reservation, but it was not in their system. After almost begging we got seated and told we had be out within a certain time to free the table. Both the host and server told us. Who tells their customer order, eat, and get hell out (not in those words but that is what we felt). Menu options had lots of tree nuts. I am allergic. It was difficult to read the menu with the low lighting. Very different approach to hospitality not my style. I felt as if you have to be an insider (part of the club of loyal regulars) or you will be a stranger they don't want around.

This post has absolutely nothing to do with the food. I would have liked the opportunity to leave a good review. However, a good review for another restaurant will follow this one because it's through the serendipity of the spinster's that we found a restaurant that was open and welcoming, and actually adhered to the hours that they posted but also surprisingly had excellent burgers. We made the drive from a rural part of the county to eat at the spinster sisters. We didn't even think twice about the timing because the reservation system took the reservation with no problem. When we arrived at the restaurant, they inauthentically apologized and told us that they had closed the kitchen at 8 PM because they were experiencing a slow night. Irony of all ironies, another couple showed up at the same time that we did. They did offer to see if the kitchen would make us a cheese plate, I took one look at the guy looking out from the kitchen, and I knew he wanted to go home. I said absolutely not. I don't want to eat anywhere where I am not wanted. It seemed abundantly clear that the staff just wanted to go home. I walked back to the car, but my partner waited for an answer, and the kitchen said no... I think that says everything. I am not here to give anyone lessons in business, but I have eaten at many restaurants late at night at the last minute, even places that said the kitchen was closed, and they always gained a loyal customer. I can post about many restaurants that fit the category that I eat at until this day.

Whoever is docking stars probs just has bad taste or is otherwise difficult to please because OMG, this is my go-to for impressing out of towners. Tapas/sharing style meal with never a bad bite. And last I checked they're not even in the Stark empire! There's room for more excellence in this town than just that family There's not a full bar, just beee and wine, but booze isn't a deciding factor in me liking a spot!

My partner and I had dinner here last Friday, and loved it! Thanks to our awesome hostess Dani (spelling?), who gave us the absolute hook-up with the menu recommendations, our meal was impeccable! Also the ambiance of the restaurant was so good ~ super welcoming of ppl of all types, and had a slightly more diverse crowd too. Yes as people mentioned, the portions are on the smaller side, but I'd say with restaurants that really care about quality ingredients tend to have smaller portions, so the key then is to get really solid recs and figure out which dishes they really knock it put of the park with, to make it worth your $$. From my first sip of her recommended '21 Maroni Niña rosé, I was so happy. I may have found my favorite rosé~ it had the best slightly tart and oak barrel layers in the lingering aftertaste! The hubby got the vermouth aperitif, which he felt was too light flavor-wise overall, but I loved my drink. We got the following dishes to share. I wish I took photos but it was dark and the lighting was bad. Next time! -steamed PEI mussels w/ garlic, white wine, chili, guanciale, oregano, focaccia toast 20 -chilled yellow corn custard w/ shaved zucchini, parmesan, crumbled bacon, basil, chili oil 16 -di stefano burrata w/ grilled peaches, spicy greens, herb oil, red bird baguette 16 ricotta -spiced lamb meatballs w/ tomato sauce, feta, mint 18 The steamed mussels with guanciale broth was out ofthisworld. 10/10 and I generally am not a fan of steamed mussels, but Dani spoke so highly of the guanciale broth we just needed to try them. It had a homey but complex flavor profile, it was sooo good. Hands down best dish.The bread served with it was super soft and nicely grilled, perfect for mopping up every last drop of the broth. The mussels were really good paired with the corn custard, which I'd give a 8/10. It was kind of like a flan texture, very delicate and refreshing with the thinly sliced zucchini and corn bits on top. The serving size looks small but it's pretty rich so I think it's best shared. The burrata with grilled peach was yummy, burrata was fresh, peaches were ripe, pretty solid overall. Didn't knock me off my socks as much as other variations of burrata I've tried before, but we were still happy with it. I'd give a 7.5/10. The lamb meatballs were good, but prob the least favorite on the list, mainly due to the texture and sauce. The tomato sauce somehow felt too close to a marinara you could buy from a store, and kind of overpowered the flavor of the lamb. Also, this is slightly picky of me but I'm a texture person and the outside of the meatballs just felt a little too soggy for me sitting in so much sauce. But this could just be biased, but we'd had the Grilled Lamb Meatballs from Bird&the Bottle and that dish had blown us away, so we our expectations were probably influenced by that. Anyway, I'd give a 6/10. Last but surely not least, we got the Ice Cream Sundae (which is a recent add to the menu), which was the literal dream cherry on top. First of all~ I'm not really an ice cream sundae person. I wouldn't have gotten this outside or again, Dani's awesome recommendations. Typically the sundaes just feel overly sweet and the whole fudge toppings situation just makes the ice cream melt and become a textural mess imo. But yoooooooo this ice cream is next level. 11/10 in my book. I think they get it directly from a creamery, not sure if it was Nimble and Finn? The raspberry ice cream texture is out of control. peach compote on top? and then the dollop of cream paired with it tasted so fresh and homemade. They told us every time they restock on this desert it sells out within the same day. !!! All in all, it's gonna be hard not spending all my money here being a regular. Highly recommend!

Overpriced and pretentious. Food was tasty and the back area is ok. Eh is all I can say

The food is good. Service was spotty (busy, servers seemed overwhelmed). Worst was the noise level.

Spinster Sisters is my fav place to take out of town guests. The fresh, rotating seasonal menu is always a treat. I'm always surprised by what turns out to be my favorite. Tried 3 desserts this time. All fire, just like the salads and mains. We tend to sit outside with dog/baby which is great but I probably should request the 4 top (instead of picnic table) in the future. Booking on Resy is the best, makes it all so easy.

I really liked the overall chill vibe of this place, plus the yummy food and drinks. Very friendly, and have signs everywhere that say they will not tolerate any hate, which is awesome! I will say, service was kinda slow, but it was pretty busy when my sis and I went on a Friday night, so honestly can't really fault them for that. Food was def yummy. My sis and I were a little full with earlier foods so we didn't end up getting any mains, but we got a bunch of apps and starters from the ocean and garden sections. I grabbed the grilled artichokes; while they were a little hard to chew (this is just how full artichokes are in general lol so know this before you order), they were super yummy and the combo of aioli, breadcrumbs, and pecorino were delicious. My sis was nice enough to share a bunch of the stuff she ordered with me. She got the oysters on the half shell, which were yum yum yummy with champagne mignonette and lemon. She also shared the spring asparagus salad with me, which was very yummy and fresh tasting, plus the grilled artichoke dip, which was also very yummy and tasted amazing with the bread they paired with it. Plus we had more dip than bread ratio, and they very kindly gave us more bread at no charge. I also grabbed some sparkling wine plus some non-alcoholic cucumber, mint, and lemon kombucha, which were both super yummy. I will say that I wish they had more heated lamps higher on the chilly nights that are common in the area. They actually were super sweet and gave warm blankets to a bunch of the elderly people at the large table near us. But I mostly just wanted the heated lamps near me a little warmer, not a blanket. Overall, would stop by again for some yummy food and a glass of sparkling wine or kombucha. Might just not bring my Lilo with me next time so we can sit inside if it's super cold like it was last time. Wouldn't mind waiting a little longer if I was inside and warm haha!

this is one very special place.... it was one of the first few places we went to during the pandemic which started to open to the public. we decided to dine outside for that reason.,A beautiful night! the menu changes regularly... we decided to get the Family Meal that had several dishes offered which also included dessert. every dish was delicious and prepared well... I would describe it as rustic Californian cuisine,using local ingredients- after all, we are in the Sonoma County area (Santa Rosa) so this is to be expected.... everything - and I mean everything- was excellent! and the price,reasonable. another local women-owned establishment that I will continue to support . a great place to chill.

Owner and Chef Liza Hinman uses her culinary skills in the Santa Rosa Art District to create an exceptional menu. In addition, she offers an affordable daily family meal which is a complete multi-course dinner for 2 for only $70. We chose the family meal that started with a gem salad that was a perfect blend of organic greens, mint, radish, fennel and walnuts in a balsamic vinagrette. The salad was served with a tasty crostini with pea, fava and Pecorini that is to die for!!! This evening's family menu entree was grilled Tuscan-style Pork Ribs. The ribs were well-seasoned, tender, and delicious. The cherries in chianti put the vanilla panna cotta dessert over the edge to finish off an amazing meal. Overall, The Spinster Sisters is a good choice for a great "home cook" meal that shouldn't be missed. During Covid, they fully opened up a nice outdoor garden patio adjacent to their indoor restaurant space. The only issue I had was that you can see and hear the 101 freeway sitting outdoor in their garden.

Came here for dinner with my friend and sister. It's a nice and very little restaurant at a corner. They are currently taking reservations only. I've included what was on the menu when we went. They also let you know about one or two menu items that are not on the menu as well. The service was very pleasant and they are very attentive as well. I was surprised they also provide blankets to people because it does get very cold out. Overall the experience was good. The braised lamb was really tender and the polenta was creamy. Very enjoyable and very filling. Even though we ordered a meal for two, I felt like it could've fed three people. The salad was interesting and good. The crostini was not my favorite only because it was a bit too salty. The burger was pretty big. The only take away from this review is that portion sizes are shareable amongst each other unless your super hungry. The dessert came out and it was good. What can you say more about a lemon tart?