Santé Sonoma Valley

Santé is on Boyes Blvd in Sonoma. It holds a Michelin star and serves modern, farm-to-table French cuisine. The dining room runs smart and elegant, keeping a more formal tone than the casual storefronts lining the nearby Sonoma Plaza.

Choosing Santé is a deliberate move away from the relaxed, wine-country aesthetic that defines the rest of the town. While most of Sonoma centers on casual lunches, this kitchen commits to a rigid, white-tablecloth approach to French technique. It is the better choice for those who find the local emphasis on rustic, counter-service plates tiresome. Come here if you prefer a paced, multi-course service over the wandering, unstructured dining common to the nearby historic parks.