Willi’s Wine Bar

Willi’s remains one of the most enjoyable places in Sonoma County to order a table full of small plates and share everything. Nearly every dish we tried was excellent. The tuna tartare was fresh and balanced, the calamari perfectly crisp, and the lamb with couscous and almonds was the star of the meal — rich, tender, and honestly world-class. If it’s on the menu, order it. The bread pudding was equally memorable and a great way to end the meal. Service was friendly, attentive, and professional throughout. The only disappointment was the wine. For a place with “Wine Bar” in the name, the list and pricing were surprisingly underwhelming. We opened a $75 Russian River Valley Albariño that simply didn’t drink anywhere near that price point, and Alicia was also unimpressed with the recommend

This is nothing like the Willi’s Wine Bar in Paris. It’s better! And it’s a heckuva lot closer. I think this was my first Stark’s restaurant, and it is still my favorite, and one of my favorites in Sonoma County. Everything I’ve tried is delicious, including their wines and cocktails. These pix are from the Happy Hour menu (except for the spinach salad, which is always a good way to add some veggies to the mix). Goat Cheese Fritters, Nashville Hot Fries, Crispy Boneless Chicken Wings with Black Garlic Sauce, and Warm Spinach Salad

In planning a thank-you lunch for a dear colleague, I chose Willi's for its convenient location, experience with Stark's consistency, and outdoor patio seating on a nice day. Those turned out to just be bonuses. We ordered several dishes to share including the Chilled Oysters, Sea Bass Crudo, Arugula & Endive Salad, Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese, and Filet Mignon Sliders. We also ordered a few adult beverages (dry martini, Pulp Fiction, One In A Melon, and a glass of Aperture Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc). EVERYTHING was so, so good. Food was delivered quickly and we just happened to curate an amazing combination of flavors. Special thanks to Emilio for his wonderful service and making it such a wonderful afternoon! We'll be back soon :)

This is what a great wine bar should be, fantastic local wines and scrumptious food pairings. The food covers earth, surf and turf. Service was fantastic- attentive and friendly. Highly recommend.

Delicious place! Dog friendly with outdoor patios. Goat cheese fritters we're so good. Shrimp so good. Wine flights were a great deal! So delicious and affordable prices. Would come back for sure!