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Sonoma Wine Garden

Sonoma Wine Garden

Wine Bar, New American Restaurant, and Mediterranean Restaurant$$$$
Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica
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    Callie M.
    "Littorai Pinot Noir by the glass is perfect with the truffle fries."(9 Tips)
    Shirley Y.
    "Pork belly skewers were delicious but I was so hungry I forgot..."(2 Tips)
    Brett R.
    "Bruschetta of sheep’s milk ricotta"(2 Tips)
    Jeiran H.
    "Happy hour is a really good deal!"(6 Tips)
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  • PureWow
    PureWowApril 13, 2015
    Order a sirloin slider, truffle fries and the house wine at the bar before 7 p.m. for weekday happy hour, and then move outside to watch the sunset and really unwind. Read more
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    LaraDecember 23, 2015
    One of my fave romantic restaurants. The outside seating is cute and cozy. Their bacon wrapped dates were amazing. Had their salmon, and it was great too. All in all, 10/10.
  • Queenie C.
    Queenie C.July 30, 2012
    The olives are good & meaty, went well w/the bruschetta sheep's milk ricotta. The pork belly skewers are juicy big bites of flavor, & went well w/the marinara sauce. Free brownies when u check in!
  • Connie C.heart icon on user image
    Connie ChiuMay 31, 2015
    The outdoor garden + a bottle of wine + a cheese and charcuterie plate + truffle fries = the most delicious romantic thing ever.
  • Sheryl V.heart icon on user image
    Sheryl ValenciaOctober 21, 2012
    Great atmosphere. Sat in front of the fire pit/place. Self serving wine station - heart of Santa Monica. Got the brownie bites for checking in. I'll definitely frequent this place
  • Meg F.
    Meg FarmerAugust 11, 2016
    Good vibes, great happy hour specials, bar is always full of a fun/sophisticated crowd, but you can get caught in the tourist scene a bit.
  • Mary Colette N.heart icon on user image
    Mary Colette NatashaJanuary 12, 2015
    Great rooftop. Nice choice of wine but some of the staff didn't really seem to be happy to be there...
  • Akiko I.
    Akiko IAugust 10, 2014
    Surprisingly they got a great bar food - try their fried polenta! U can even taste "chateau d'y quem" :)
  • Shirley Y.
    Shirley YuJune 8, 2014
    Pork belly skewers were delicious but I was so hungry I forgot to take a picture. I liked that it came with greens
  • David C.heart icon on user image
    David ChilesJuly 8, 2012
    A great place to meet new people and have a half a glass of wine. Been going here since the day it opened. Very crowded.
  • Rebecca M.
    Rebecca MDecember 29, 2016
    The pizza was good, but came suspiciously quickly. Excellent service at a very busy time!
  • krisha m.
    krisha mendozaJanuary 4, 2011
    order the french fries and the dessert with the peanut butter ice cream. the ice cream is all the flavor of peanut butter minus the sticky mouth!
  • paisley
    paisleyMay 8, 2011
    Beet salad is great & has avocado! Veggie pizza was stellar too. If you're conflicted, choose beet salad over Petaluma chicken salad
  • Kellyheart icon on user image
    KellyApril 14, 2015
    Nice, comfortable outdoor lounge area. Decent service. Would come back.
  • Drew L.
    Drew LucasJanuary 1, 2012
    HUGE fan of this place - amazing BRUNCH! Bellinis are insane. Charcuterie plate is off the hook!
  • Miss J.
    Miss JaneFebruary 24, 2013
    Rooftops great BUT I finished b4 my friend was served, messed up our order, waited an hr! Took hers off the bill. Def disconnection btween kitchen & server. Tasty but pressed for time.. don't bother!
  • warrent s.heart icon on user image
    warrent sattSeptember 2, 2013
    Great Scallop with white bean presto
  • Brett R.
    Brett RothenbergMarch 12, 2012
    Try the Bruschetta - Bruschetta of sheep’s milk ricotta, olives, and California olive oil
  • David W.
    David WindeyMarch 8, 2012
    Great place to relax, wine, small plates and enjoy. Thanks for the brownie special
  • Erik d.
    Erik de VreezeAugust 4, 2011
    We waited 30 mins before 1 of the 3 in my party got their dinner (pizza) while we ate and finished before her. Then I was not given my 4square checkin special, even after mentioning it to the manager!
  • Tony L.
    Tony LontanoJuly 15, 2014
    Table was outside...good was excellent ...wine as well ...service of waiters could be improved ...
  • Justine  E.
    Justine  EzarikApril 13, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    This place rocks. Great food, wine and sweet atmosphere. Also all the employees were super friendly!
  • krisha m.
    krisha mendozaJanuary 4, 2011
    order the dessert with the peanut butter ice cream! all the flavor of peanut butter minus the sticky mouth!!
  • Olmedo M.heart icon on user image
    Olmedo MirandaFebruary 1, 2016
    Good bar with lots of options and good food!!!
  • Royce
    RoyceOctober 2, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Order Rosso Di Toscano for red wine, and items with Truffles - Garden Salad Pizza and Steak with Truffle Fries.
  • Lauren D.heart icon on user image
    Lauren DelfinoJune 1, 2015
    Pizza is good, bruschetta is good, beet salad is good.
  • Shil P.heart icon on user image
    Shil PaOctober 24, 2014
    trendy but cozy. awesome date spot
  • Gianelle V.
    Gianelle VeisJune 30, 2012
    Love Sonoma Wine Garden--the food, the service, the atmosphere, the views. Love.
  • Biten M.
    Biten MeinDecember 29, 2012
    Truffle fries are good. Spicy lamb meatball pasta was anything but. Hamburger lacked flavor. Service was ok. Price was ok. Over all, it's a "eh". Might go back to try something else. Maybe
  • Rick K.heart icon on user image
    Rick KellySeptember 29, 2016
    Wine, old fashioned with bourbon, small plates, happy hour
  • Tommy D.
    Tommy DunnSeptember 28, 2014
    Good food. Just don't go to their brunch.
  • BordeauxWines
    BordeauxWinesMarch 1, 2012
    There’s nothing better than sipping on a glass of Bordeaux while watching the Pacific waves roll in. Relax and sip away!
  • Chris K.
    Chris KAugust 14, 2011
    Great oysters! Truffle fries are a must try. Staff is great too! A++
  • Josephine C.
    Josephine CheathamSeptember 30, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Robert is Excellent! KNOWS his wines! Very well! Great service w/Rob! Super nice (& cute!) ;0)
  • Allison G.
    Allison GarlickDecember 7, 2011
    Go after sunset and sit by the fireplace-such a fun vibe here!!
  • Beccaheart icon on user image
    BeccaMarch 14, 2015
    Great for brunch, but make a reservation
  • Brett R.
    Brett RothenbergMarch 12, 2012
    Try the Italian Sausage - Grilled sausage (peperonata with salsa verde)
  • Nicole C.heart icon on user image
    Nicole CunniffMarch 24, 2015
    Unreal. Beet arancini. Get it.
  • John T.
    John TroskoOctober 10, 2010
    The green lights in the trees make it a bit too Disney California Adventure. Perfect for the Iowa set... a little too manufactured.
  • Erik d.
    Erik de VreezeAugust 4, 2011
    BTW - my bad dining experience actually woke me up and is why I'm typing this at 4am. Forgot to mention that it was not just the kitchen that made the service bad, it was also SLOW, ignore you service
  • RC ⚾.
    RC ⚾💫🐘November 20, 2013
    Service is spotty -- waiters look overwhelmed and everything is slow. Took me 10 minutes just to ask for a table because the hostess was taking a phone reservation.
  • Courtney H.heart icon on user image
    Courtney H.May 19, 2013
    These truffle fries are AMAZING!
  • Buttercup D.
    Buttercup DJanuary 16, 2012
    The garden pizza with truffle oil is heavenly!
  • Krissie K.
    Krissie KingMarch 15, 2013
    Love the check-in special!!!! Fudge!
  • Jamez
    JamezSeptember 4, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Moriah- I understand. Same problem (especially 2 weeks ago). Please understand that they just opened august... and try the chicken!
  • Jeiran H.heart icon on user image
    Jeiran HasanMay 21, 2015
    Happy hour is a really good deal!
  • Earl D.
    Earl DeanOctober 7, 2013
    Awesome ambiance ~~ sweet beach vibe!!🍷😎
  • Rachel D.heart icon on user image
    Rachel DavisFebruary 20, 2015
    Good food. Beet risotto balls were interesting. Poor wine selection. Poor service. 90 minutes' free parking.
  • Kalika Y.
    Kalika YapSeptember 27, 2012
    Order the Tempranillo
  • Jens
    JensApril 12, 2011
    Decent wine selection, BUT service is as good as not existent at this place, first we didn't get our drinks, after we ask we received the wrong ones.... Our appetizers never showed up either....
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