Highest-rated restaurants in Santa Rosa by diners
Highest-rated restaurants in Santa Rosa by diners
Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.
Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Santa Rosa, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.
#23. Freaking Tacos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (249 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 400 West 3rd St. Suite C Santa Rosa, California
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Vine Burgers
- Rating: 4.5/5 (309 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3579 Industrial Drive Santa Rosa, California
- Categories: Burgers, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Warike Restobar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (175 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 527 4th St. Santa Rosa, California
- Categories: Latin American, Tapas Bars, Peruvian
- Read more on Yelp
#20. D'Argenzio Winery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (160 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1301 Cleveland Ave. Ste A Santa Rosa, California
- Categories: Wine Tasting Room, Pizza, Bocce Ball
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Land and Water Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 1301 Cleveland Ave. Ste B Santa Rosa, California
- Categories: Coffee Roasteries, Coffee & Tea, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Eddie's Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (142 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 409 Mendocino Ave. Santa Rosa, California
- Categories: New American, Italian, Pasta Shops
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Zoftig Eatery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (244 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 57 Montgomery Drive Santa Rosa, California
- Categories: Sandwiches, New American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Tacos San Juan
- Rating: 4.5/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5256 Aero Drive Santa Rosa, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#15. MoMo's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (214 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 385 Aviation Blvd. Ste A Santa Rosa, California
- Categories: Sandwiches, Salad, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Sushi Rosa
- Rating: 4.5/5 (125 reviews)
- Address: 515 4th St. Santa Rosa, California
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Kelly's Sandwiches and Drinks
- Rating: 4.5/5 (71 reviews)
- Address: 1220 Mendocino Ave. Santa Rosa, California
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Colleen's Coffee Shop
- Rating: 4.5/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5755 Mountainhawk Drive Santa Rosa, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#11. L'Oro Di Napoli
- Rating: 4.5/5 (227 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 629 4th St. Santa Rosa, California
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Kamura Sushi
- Rating: 4.5/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3800 Sebastopol Road Santa Rosa, California
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Streetside Asian Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: Santa Rosa, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Walter Hansel Wine & Bistro
- Rating: 4.5/5 (241 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 3535 Guerneville Road Santa Rosa, California
- Categories: French, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Canevari's Delicatessen & Catering
- Rating: 4.5/5 (502 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 695 Lewis Road Santa Rosa, California
- Categories: Italian, Delis
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Townes Restaurant And Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 610 3rd St. Santa Rosa, California
- Categories: Seafood, American, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Camacho's Southern Style BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: Santa Rosa, California
- Categories: Barbeque, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#4. La Fogata Taco Truck
- Rating: 4.5/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: Santa Rosa, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Café Frida Gallery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 300 South A St. Ste 4 Santa Rosa, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#2. The Grove Cafe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 3033 Cleveland Ave. Santa Rosa, California
- Categories: American, Desserts, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Mitote Food Park
- Rating: 5.0/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 665 Sebastopol Road Santa Rosa, California
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 331 metros.
