Townes Restaurant & Bar

I wish there were half stars. This is a 3.5. The service was slow, especially considering how not-busy the restaurant was. The servers would let food sit for a few minutes before taking it out, our food was just warm and not hot. The food was all pretty good. The drinks were good, loved the espresso martini. Would like to try brunch or the happy hour. I would say the pork chop was our favorite of the entrees, but was a bit fatty! Willing to give it another shot, maybe on a busier more bustling night.

The food is good, I like how creative some of the dishes are but they are lacking seasoning. I had the pork and it was pretty tasty, over braised cabbage, juicy, bone in. Our group orders the gnocchi (really good) and the risotto and caesar salad. Both under seasoned, made it a little too bland even though it had great potential. I’d go back though, sometimes things are off. Our searcher was this young gal and she was great. I liked her attitude, she was upbeat and had good demeanor /was numerous. My husband ordered a beer for dessert and she came back saying, “dessert is served..” with a smile, it was cleaver. I like when the servers are interactive. The bathrooms were dirty, unattended and that’s a huge pet peeve. The hostess should be checking regularly. I hate when I am paying decent money to done some place and the bathroom is messy and I have to unwrap the new toilet paper rolls and put them on the dispenser. Growing pains probably. All in all it’s worth visiting even though they have some kinks to work out. It’s a diner and it should just be a good diner

This place was perfect. It’s a gorgeous space, the food was DELICIOUS and the service was outstanding. 10/10 on every count. Even the bathroom was cute. Haha. It was our anniversary so the GM brought us two glasses of rose on the house. We chatted with him for a few and he was lovely. We noticed that he talked with many tables and was super personable. Even the DJ was super friendly. Wish we lived in the area - we would definitely be regulars.

Had a wonderful experience at Townes during Restaurant Week. There were so many delicious dishes to choose one favorite, but the trout tartare was a hit at our table. The server was very friendly and attentive. We will definitely be coming back especially since it is open late.

I’ve been three times now and thoroughly enjoyed both happy hour and dinner service. Awesome remodel of the space, super cozy upstairs and I look forward to dining in the beautiful patio when the weather improves. The oysters and cocktails for happy hour were fresh and delicious as well as the French fries and house cured olives. For dinner the chicken and pasta dishes we had were creative and flavorful. The Portuguese seafood stew for two was also a treat, I could have eaten the whole thing myself! For dessert we had the Basque cheesecake which we both loved. It was light and fluffy for a cheesecake which my wife appreciated. I also have to mention, as a fan of fine ciders, that this place has the most extensive list of bottle conditioned ciders from close by and around the world than any restaurant in Sonoma County (that I’ve discovered). With tasty food, amazing drink selection, friendly service, and an elegant atmosphere, I don’t know what more a person could ask for in downtown Santa Rosa.

I've been 5 times so far, and always have a great time. Perfect for happy hour any day of the week, or ball out with one of two private dining rooms. Awesome bar, cocktails, and natural wine and cider list, plus excellent oysters and seafood. Staff is professional and very friendly and attentive. Yum!

Trendy from the moment you step inside! Cool decor, warm spaces, huge full bar, large upstairs dining & casual outdoor as well. Food, amazing BBQ ribs & salads Spirits menu rocks it with worldly choices.

We stumbled upon this place because of their happy hour deal with $1 oysters. We already had reservations somewhere else for dinner but came here at 4:30 pm for the oysters, a cocktail and also selected their salmon tartare which was delicious. Dan our server was very helpful, personable and extremely friendly. The place apparently opened just 6 month ago. I will be back for happy hour oysters again, and more, they do breakfast, lunch and dinner.

I really like what they did with the place, it was just a trip for me to take in, as it had been brewery that I'd been going to for 20 years. It looks SO different, felt like I was in an alternate universe and I was questioning if all the memories I had from here were actually real... But our server brought me back to the present. I wish i remembered his name because he was just so darn warm, friendly and attentive. It was a Sunday morning and I had made a reservation but we were one of only two tables, and the other patron was outside so we had the place to ourselves. Our server was so helpful with his suggestions and answers to our questions. We shared the special scones of the day, chocolate chip hazelnut that came a freshly made whip cream, house made jam, a whipped butter and fresh fruit. It was scrumptious. My friend had the heirloom tomato benedict which came on a homemade biscuit that was one of the best biscuits I've had, she loved it. I had the pork belly, peach hash topped with poached eggs on a bed of frisee. I personally have a vendetta against frisee and this dish did not change my mind, it wasn't dressed and didn't need to be there aside from supporting the perfectly poached eggs. But that's my only note on the meal/dining experience. The pork belly pieces were nice and plump and juicy and went so well with the grilled peaches and yummy roasted potatoes. As much as I was intrigued by the menu, I will be real torn between ordering this dish again or trying a new one next time I'm in for breakfast. I definitely want to come during happy hour for a bite and cocktails, that beautiful bar looked mighty tempting. Thank you Townes for a mind trip and a delicious brunch!

Date nights are essential in a relationship. American Express users you have a 100.00 credit if you use Resy! Found Townes through Resy and decided to go out! American cuisine and tons of space. Live band and a good amount of patrons. What did we order? Hog island oysters 20oz ribeye which we shared. Came with potatoes and broccolini. Dessert: basque caramel cheesecake Results? I was actually impressed. Definitely will be coming back for HH! Cheers

Let's check out a new place we've not been to before? Townes it is! Wowzaa! Sunday brunch walkin as greeted by a jazz duo! Awesome! Piano & stand up base players setting the vibe for a delicious brunch! What a great surprise! Super cool and reasonably priced cocktail menu as we decided on a couple of Aperol Spritzes. A great table next to the jazz players and super clean restaurant. Open beam ceilings along with some cool artwork. My girlfriend ordered the hamburger while I got the eggs benedict. Hamburger was excellent and one of the best benedicts I've ever had. Looking over the menu at the Happy Hour specials and dinner specials...We will be back! A great start to a Sunday date with my girlfriend. Excellent!

We recently got here for the first time and had a wonderful experience. We miss Third St Aleworks, but this place is excellent. They have done a nice job modifying the decor, a lovely location with plenty of character (although we also miss the murals which the Aleworks had), nice comfortable seating, and an interesting mixture of fixtures, while brightening it up a bit. Food we had was excellent: the Croque Madam and the Tummy Warmer (a mix of eggs, beans, greens, bread crumbs, parmesan and toast). Both were perfectly cooked and seasoned. 5 stars for both. Crushed potato side was simple but excellent and well executed (4.5). They have cocktails and also a nice range of interesting non-alcohbolic cocktails. AT the time, we opted for the latter and both were very good. Service was excellent, efficient and extremely friendly and attentive.

It has a cozy atmosphere with a live pianist playing that gives it a unique vibe. We were seated right away and our server Josh was friendly, welcoming and attentive. The happy hour menu and prices were really reasonable. We ordered fresh oysters, and definitely you can tell it's really fresh. The french fries, mini pork belly sliders, and bacalhau fritters all tasted great. Will definitely come here again.

Townes is easy to get to and used to serve beer and simple American fare (hamburgers, pasta, deep, fried chicken, etc.) As of March 2024, The entire vibe of this restaurant is off--as in uncoordinated and lacking its own identity. From what we observed, the bar is still active with its locals who used to go there for beer and sports TV. The bench-style seating down the center of the restaurant is OK for casual dining, but doesn't really work for the quality of food their chef prepares. More on this later. One of two back sections is curtained off and reserved for private parties. The night we were there, we saw a lot of servers clustered in the back of the kitchen, putting their heads together, collectively planning how to take care of whatever group was back there. The upstairs is another separate section, not likely that one would be served up there unless the place is packed. Overall, the space lacks a cohesive theme/vibe. It's disjointed, with four different income source spaces for the restaurant: the back of the room, the bar, the down-the-middle-row and table seating, and the upstairs. Service was OK, but there were a few times where there was confusion about how to handle corkage and topping off of our bubbles. The staff definitely aimed at being professional, but when one of our dishes was deemed too spicy, the server's attitude "oh well, too bad." This is a no way in exaggeration, but reveals the artifice of professionalism cloaked over the inability to manage a small issue. Note: if you bring your own bottle, the corkage fee here is one of the highest in Sonoma County: $25. Now for the food: their Chef prepared a fabulous scallops appetizer-- creamed cauliflower with radicchio and hazelnuts--which we both LOVED, although we did wish there were more than three scallops each dish. The salmon was fresh farmed, yet tasty. Dessert was a chocolate mousse kind of dish (don't remember name) that was delicious, yet quite small. On at least two occasions, the GM came by to see how we were doing, but did not seem to actually be interested in our feedback; his attention was elsewhere and was not genuinely friendly. Despite not ordering any drinks, our bill-- including tip--was nearly $160. Although they have a fantastic chef, this place does not exude the level of sophistication that would be aligned with a truly high-quality restaurant.

Happen to come across their late night happy hour sat/sun 9:30pm-11:00pm, which was really cool cus not too many restaurants offer a late night happy hour! We got the oysters, salmon tartare, truffles fries and pork belly sliders. Oysters a little too creamy for our liking but we still ate them all. Salmon tartare was amazing definitely recommend along with the truffle fries. The pork belly in the sliders was really good but the bread was a little stale so we left the bread and ate the meat! They had a live band playing for a little which was nice and the staff was very welcoming. Our waiter could have checked in a little more but overall great time. Will be back !!

We came here for a late lunch and ended up staying for happy hour, so we were able to order their yummy oysters. Waffle was good, I would probably ask for fruit to be served on side next time. The burger & fries were spot on. The pork belly salad was surprisingly very filling & delicious. I couldn't even finish all the pork belly. Place is huge. It's great for groups and definitely come back for more happy hour oysters $1.50!!!

Great food & service. Friendly staff. On Friday evening live music. Nice mezzanine for private event

I recently booked a reservation for a party of 30. It was a surprise party for my wife's 40th birthday. The food and atmosphere are fantastic. Everyone that attended the party told me how fun and awesome the party was. The owner Lowell and all of the staff were very helpful and everything went well. I would highly recommend giving them a try!

First time at this new restaurant located where the 3rd Street Aleworks stood. The space has been renovated and brightened up. It's not an easy space to fit a restaurant in but they have done a good job making it a bit more cozy and inviting. Large diverse menu that should appeal to just about everyone. Ordered the Goguette Bakery dinner bun which is a huge dinner roll. Fresh and soft in texture it easily sopped up the Preston olive oil and Balsamic vinegar that came with it, Entrees were very good and large portions. California halibut with grilled sweet peppers, onions, gremolata and breadcrumbs. For sure an Italian rendition and tasty. DW ordered a side of gigante beans with Calabrian chilis, celery, lemon and arugula and it went very well with the halibut. The other entree was the pork shoulder with apple cider, roasted turnips and mustard greens. Nicely prepared and full of flavor. For beverages my wife had a couple glasses of Two Shepard Vermentino and I had a Moonlight Death and Taxes. Both were very good. Service was friendly and leisurely. We were seated off to the side which is quiet compared to the bar area. Towns hold a lot of promise and seems to be a good fit in downtown Santa Rosa.

It's Christmas Eve and we're looking for a nice restaurant for brunch / lunch. Yelp to the rescue! We went ahead a made reservations with Yelp. From the outside, this restaurant looks huge. We were greeted by a really nice hostess. The restaurant wasn't busy and she gave us our choice of tables to sit at. She also mentioned that they had a great brunch. The restaurant had a fresh, diner like feel with what looked like a full bar. Our server was helpful and when he described the Midwinter Solstice cocktail, my wife had to try it. She really enjoyed the cocktail. She also enjoyed the two eggs with potatoes, sourdough toast and side salad. "The best breakfast in Santa Rosa". she said. I had the burger on a homemade bun. The slightly spicy aioli was tasty and the fries were well seasoned. They have a nice happy hour from 3:30-5PM everyday. We'll definitely be back:)

This is a fun restaurant to have in downtown Santa Rosa. I do feel the staff is getting their feet wet as our server was pretty unclear on some items on the menu, especially the wine list, but he sure aimed to please us! For some reason we goofed up on our reservation, it was not the restaurant's fault, but they managed to find a table for us (thank you!). We had a small cozy table upstairs. Not so great to share a full meal but we managed ok! We shared the house seasonal salad and it was plenty for the two of us. I had the mussels and was really satisfied. Hubby had the flat iron steak and it was delicious, although the fries were soggy and cold. Overall it was a fun restaurant and we want to go back again and try other items on the menu. A good overall start, for sure. I hope they do well!

One of the top restaurants we've experienced after moving to SR about a year ago from Silicon Valley. The Portuguese Fish Stew was fresh, savory and delicious with ample amounts of fish, clams, mussels and broth. The broth seasoned perfectly. One order odd enough for 2. Best house salad ever / mean it! Megan our server was attentive, delivered food while hot, good job The GM made a point of checking in on us to query our experience. The restaurant is newly open, the ambience refreshingly clean, nice decor. We'll be back for sure

Busy Friday on a pouring down rain evening, the place is packed. Friendly greeting at reception. We follow the host up the stairs to a cafe (too) small table and two chairs next to the angled windows with a view of the Santa Rosa central square. The area is cozy, romantically lighted, perfect temperature. Only downside is the noise level is a bit too high. After the meal we walked around the ground floor area, the noise level there was even higher, table conversation would entail yelling to be heard. Back to action: Water and menus are delivered almost immediately by a cheerful server. He returns 5 minutes later to take our order. Wine: 50 bottles available. Lots of European wines on the list. By-the-glass selection is about 10. Some are "on tap". I choose a white Spanish Albarino to go with my starter salad. The wine is a little too sweet, something one doesn't expect from this grape. The red wine I order for the steak is a PAX gamay, it's perfect. Beers on tap, some interesting ones and a full cocktail bar for your pleasure. Food: Smallish menu, yet it has something for everyone (vegetarians, meat eaters, fish eaters, fussy palate kids). Bambie & I share the mixed lettuce salad with seeds. The Tahini cream sauce is perfect. Salad size is adequate for 2 to share. Bambie has the mussels. She loves them. Large and meaty, juicy and fresh ocean smelling. The red sauce has the slightest chili kick. I have the steak and french fries. 5 ounce steak is flavorful, cooked medium-rare. Topped with carmelized onions. Server didn't bring me a steak knife, I didn't need one, the meat was cut easily with a butter knife. Goodly portion of French fries were not piping hot. The flavor was okay but they were a little rubbery. That's the only mis-fire with the meal. This amount of food was enough for us to skip dessert. Our bellies were plenty full. Recommended. I'll become a regular.

Great new restaurant, we had the Porkbelly Hash and the Eggs Benny, I can't wait to go back and try them for dinner one night!! They open early at 9am for Brunch on the weekend but santa rosa doesn't strike me as an up early for brunch type of place, they could open at 10:30am and it would be fine, most places don't open till 11am or 1130am

Congratulations to Townes on their recent opening! My party and I were a bit nervous to try a new restaurant on their first week, but we were all pleasantly surprised with how good service was and how delicious the food ended up being. To start off, the service was incredible. Our server was so attentive, engaging and incredibly hospitable. We felt well attended to and cared for. Moving on to the food, I was genuinely blown away by how everything was so flavorful, well presented and served hot. Of everything we ordered, I have to recommend getting the brick chicken. It's incredibly moist and flavorful. It was my table's favorite dish! All in all, I had such a wonderful time here due to both service and food quality. I cannot explain how excited I am to have this restaurant here in Santa Rosa and will be back relatively soon.

I've been hearing good things about Townes from some friends so I figured I would give it a try! The vibe is pretty cool, there is an upstairs, which was more quiet and a full bar downstairs. Staff was super nice and accommodating. The drinks were just average. I got a Moscow mule, and got it in a plain glass rather than the copper mug. I thought it tasted a little watery and lacked the refreshing taste of the ginger beer. I've got mixed reviews of the food. There were some amazing dishes, and some that were lacking in flavor. I got the duck confit with the red cabbage and buckwheat pilaf. The duck was crispy. The pilaf was super dry and the red cabbage was very mushy, so I didn't eat too much of that. The octopus was super tasty! It was cooked perfectly, and the perfect bite where it wasn't too chewy. We loved it so much we got a second order. Beet salad and Caesar salad were good, just like any other ones we've ever tasted. My husband got the gnocchi Parisienne, and that was delicious! Definitely one of the highlights. Gnocchi was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was just the right amount of creaminess. You can really taste the sage too. My dad ordered the flat irone steak with frites- fries were yummy. The steak would have tasted fine, but it was overcooked, so super dry. My uncle had the towns burger, and he said it was just okay. I think the meat lacked flavor. Overall, this was just an okay place. Vibe is good, staff was super nice, food was okay. They had some really tasty dishes. It's good for big groups, so I may come back again with a group of friends.

Stopped in during Happy Hour prior to dinner. The limited menu didn't offer much in terms of munchies. We got a picked egg and marinated olives. We each got to eat a half of the egg and picked through a large bowl of tiny olives. The olives were very small and somewhat hard, very little meat to get off the pit... Our bubbly and beer were good.

I plan to write a lengthy review soon. I've been here five times in the past month! It's our new restaurant find for lunch, brunch and dinner. The staff, food, service are all wonderful. Try the Eggs in Purgatory, Townes Eggs Benedict, Garden Lettuces with smoked trout, freshly made scones which are now my favorite in Nor Cal (yes I said it), delicious burgers, fish and chips, Croque Madame, beef tallow fries, and tuna sandwich. Keep in mind the chef has a knack for sourcing local ingredients so this menu will change throughout the year. Bravo to Chef Whitcomb and his kitchen staff, as well as the GM, bar and beverage team and excellent servers! I'll be back often.

Love the food love the ambiance. Best happy in town . Great cocktails. Phenomenal oysters . This is about to be our new spot! Also Great music

My hubby & I have been here one time before this opened, it used to be third Street ale works which we ate & enjoyed our brews they served and one day they were just gone. This restaurant gives the experience of being from a Portuguese family or Latin American family. Their seafood soup is so good and they give you so much of it and it's my favorite.!

Went there for the first time today and it will not be the last time went for happy hour had excellent service place wasn't very busy it was a little loud but it's really a great spot. We had couple appetizers and they're yummy oysters that are only a dollar each. Will be back probably many times. Parking isn't easy nearby but all in all and excellent experience

Came by the Townes today to have lunch. I was invited by the owner a few months back to come check out the restaurant. Arrived at 12:30pm with plenty of seating available. I sat in a large table by the window. Service was quick & efficient. I ordered the smoke trout salad and broiled oysters (4) in garlic sauce. Food came out together quickly. The oyster was fresh tasting, slurpable. The trout salad was a good size for 1 person. The salad was tossed in sauce, comes with pickled egg, potato coins with a small thin piece of smoked trout on the side. Flavors were good, good portion sizes, fresh. Good place to stop for lunch!

Outstanding food Fast Service Amazing dessert - must try their cheesecake!! Comfortable Atmosphere - newly remodeled? Knowledgeable/Kind Staff - Dominic was our Server! Kid friendly menus/crayons - (such cute activities on menu to keep kids busy while you eat) Will definitely be back

I yelped restaurants near me, and this one popped up. I saw that they had purgatory eggs on the menu which you don't see very often and decided we must try them. We only ordered the purgatory eggs, and shared them. We added two additional eggs, and sausage, and it was pure perfection. We will definitely be back next time we're in town.

This place was perfect. It's a gorgeous space, the food was DELICIOUS and the service was outstanding. 10/10 on every count. Even the bathroom was cute. Haha. It was our anniversary so the GM brought us two glasses of rose on the house. We chatted with him for a few and he was lovely. We noticed that he talked with many tables and was super personable. Even the DJ was super friendly. Wish we lived in the area - we would definitely be regulars.

Came here for Mother's Day. I was excited to try something new. We got there during Happy hour and they ran out if a couple of items that we wanted. The Service was great. We sat outside l. The weather was nice. They are dog friendly. The food was good and the Bloody Mary I had was good and strong. I would go back to try their breakfast on a regular day.

Came in for happy hour today with my wife. Love what they have done with the place! This used to be the 3rd Street Aleworks. Space is bright and updated and comfortable. Happy hour was great! Oysters, fries, pork belly sliders, and cheeseburger were delicious. Negroni and Moscow Mule were very well done. I'd love to come and experience dinner and brunch sometime!

Service was great but unfortunately the food did not hit. We ordered burrata which wasn't that bad and the bread was actually ok. The squid ink pasta wasn't good; first it came out cold so they had to remake it for us which I don't like asking anyone to do because you know how that goes. The burger was alright, the cheese was pretty hard on top of the patty and it kind of turned me off. Probably won't be coming back but I encourage you to try it. You never know you might have a better experience.

We decided to check out Townes the other night and I'm glad we did! It's where 3rd street Aleworks was which was hard for me to see, I'll always associate that space with 3rd S. Anyways, we were seated upstairs at a small little cafe table. The area has wallpaper and comfy chairs/couches creating a welcoming and relaxed space. We were the second group that had ever been seated at those tables. This fact became clear when out waitperson vanished for 40 min. This wasn't a big deal because there were servers/staff were always within arms reach. Food: we split the focaccia for an app and since we were ravenous I couldn't describe it very well but just know there wasn't a crumb left! The brussel sprouts were super good and cooked perfectly!!! My wife got a salad which she declared was one of the best salads she's ever had! I got the Townes burger and fries and both were damn good!! I'm looking forward to going back soon- great staff, and great food offerings

Jazz on Fridays and Sundays! Love the ambiance and the entire Vibe! Best Restaurant in Santa Rosa! Gin Fizz!!

I love it! The ambiance was good! Service was amazing, food is bomb and delish, and lastly, the happy hour is so affordable will definitely come again

Fun date night dinner. We were fans of Aleworks, sad to see it go. Well, we gave Townes a try. We love seafood soup. The clams, the bread! YUMM all was delicious. We will definitely be coming back with some friends.

Delicious place to eat in the heart of downtown Santa Rosa. We went for brunch and decided to sit outside, which was nice. Our only mistake was to get the Scone Plate to start. It was SO delicious (two giant, warm scones, along with fresh fruit, fresh whipped cream, salted butter, and jam) and we did not leave enough room for our entrees! The food is high-quality with great ingredients. And the cocktail menu wasn't bad, either!

Had the octopus starter! Don't miss it! The Portuguese Strew for 2 would feed 4! Ambience is very pleasant open and inviting. Our server was on it ! Come visit!

Walked there from our hotel and had a fabulous lunch starting off with a pair of cocktails recommended by the friendly and attentive staff. Next we had the sourdough focaccia bun with marinated anchovies which was delicious, especially after a long night of beverages! Next, we had a great conversation with general manager Marcin and loved a bright, dry Lebanese white that he recommended with our entrees. I had the Schnitzel and the wife had the burger. 2 thumbs up and highly recommend this for lunch. And we made plans to come back for the Portuguese Fish Stew for dinner!

If I could put 6 starts, I would. Amazing service, incredible food and lovely ambiance. The best Canadian oysters I've had in my entire life. Then we ordered the Caesar salad and the dressing was the most incredible. Even though the food was incredible, the service was better. Everyone was exceedingly nice. Our server, Alan, gave amazing recommendations and went above and beyond. He even wrote local recommendations for later on our trip. This place is a local gem!

Tried happy hour for the first time this afternoon - again I love the service and was happy with my menu choices (salmon tartare and oysters) but I am still wishing they would upgrade the furnishings and surroundings which are clearly holdovers from the beer joint it used to be. I want to put Townes at the top of my list for downtown destination spots and in all fairness maybe that's not what they want to be although if that's the case they are IMO really selling themselves short with their great people and kitchen. I'll continue to come here and wouldn't discourage others from giving it a try, just hoping this constructive feedback is noted by the owner.

My wife and I wanted to check this place out. We live close by and we like trying new restaurants. We made a reservation online, which was really easy. The woman who seated us was very friendly and seated us very quickly. Menus: I had seen that they had a burger when I looked at the menu online, but I did not see it on the menu. Most of the food is Mediterranean, with a strong accent on seafood. I was disappointed that they did not have a burger on the menu, as I had seen one on the internet, when I researched the place. It turns out that they have one, but it is not on the menu, so that's what I got. It was OK, but not great. My wife got the endive salad, which she liked, a large bready thing, which she also liked. (Hard to foul up fresh bread.) For an entree, she got the eggplant, which she thought was just eggplant, but was actually on pasta. I think she liked that but did not love it. The drink list is a bit eclectic. They have two beers on draft from the Third Street Aleworks and two or three others that did not excite me. They had some interesting stuff in cans and bottles that I had not seen before and I had one of those (a double IPA from upstate NY). They also listed most (I do not think all) of their artisanal spirits, which I appreciated. I am a bit of a gin and whisky nut, so it was nice to see what they had without having to go and gawk at the bar. They also had two ciders on draft and an assortment from Spain, France and one from Estonia. The server was very nice, but the service was a bit slow. We sat downstairs, which is really not much to look at. It is well light, but they really haven't decorated it much, except some really odd looking fake books / bookshelves in the back. We saw a friend there who said that the upstairs was pretty nice, but we did not check it out.

Made the drive from San Francisco to check out the Schulz Museum and so afterwards we were looking for a nice sit-down restaurant to have lunch. We chose Townes and there was garage parking which was free for the first hour. Beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon, we were seated outside immediately. We got some beer/mimosas, 6 oysters, Tower Burger, and an Albacore sandwich. Really appreciated our server Dan who was very attentive and gave us great recommendations. Food and ambience was great in Downtown Santa Rosa. Far away from the city but we'll be back if in the area again.

The service here was good, definitely could use some improvement. The ambience was nice , but the food left a lot to be desired. The cocktails here are actually very good and the bar is where it's at. If you want to go out for drinks with friends, this is definitely your location, but food is not a place to bring somebody to be impress.

I wanted to like it! The service at the bar was great as well as our waitress and back up with water etc. We ordered the salad with green goddess dressing and olive tapenade with bread. Both were very good. My sole was drowning in butter or oil I could not identify. My husband's pork chop was very well done. Butter beans were the best part.

Last night, dear friends took me to Towne to celebrate my late husband's 70th birthday. Right from the moment I walked in, it was a warm and friendly experience. The hostess gave me the choice of where to sit (with some privacy- THANK YOU!!!) and Grant (our waiter) was informative and helpful. Unfortunately, sometimes the front of the house is not entirely supported by the kitchen. The burger my friends ordered was not as they had remembered from a previous experience. It was dry. I order the steak frites special and asked them to "burn the fries". This is to communicate well done or extra crisp and Grant got it. Had to send back the fries BUT...the staff handled it perfectly and returned with slightly better-done fries and a hot steak. It was delicious. Yes, I would go back as the overall experience was fine but not excellent.

Went to check out the daily happy hour. Props for a rock solid happy hour menu and for just doing things better across the board. Thoughtful everything; cocktails, bites, $1 oysters, truly local beer. Whoever built this menu was not aiming for "good enough" or "decent", Townes is 'elevated' across the board. Service and execution were solid with 2 exceptions. We got two rounds of oysters and the second round was pretty creamy vs the first, see pictures if you want. And the center of the arancini was mushy/overcooked rice and lacking seasoning. But overall this is a great nee happy hour to join the scene and it is done well without being so expensive that a local cant yo regularly. An 11 out of 10 on local repeatability so I will go back for sure.

What a Fabulous Spot... Food, Ambiance, Service on whim Yelp Review reading visiting from out of town on NYE 2024 and managed to get a last minute reservation. Super Impressed. The Food was Delicious (see pics) Impressive overall but especially the Service & Staff. We had Alan assist us with the Menu, So Helpful & Made the Entire Experience Enjoyable. I Highly Recommend this Establishment. Hearing it is only 2 months in, I would never have believed it. This Spot is the Truth... Brianna T. Arcata, CA by way of SF, CA

Ribeye and oysters were fabulous! Will return for more oysters during happy hour! It was worth almost getting ran over as we crossed the street to get back to the car.

Fantastic addition to the downtown Santa Rosa food scene. The menu showcases quality ingredients in a setting that strikes a balance between casual and classy. The remodel of the large space was skillfully executed, offering a variety of dining experiences from satisfying happy hours to intimate dinners, bustling brunches, and vibrant nightlife accommodations.

The cutest atmosphere and great happy hour menu! Definitely recommend! -- -- -- -- -- -- --