Sonoma Restaurant and Wine Bar is a neighborhood restaurant with a focus on locally sourced ingredients and a wide selection of wines. The scratch kitchen creates seasonal menus that showcase the best of the Mid-Atlantic, and the wine bar features over 30 wines by the glass, as well as draft local beers, craft cocktails, and mocktails.
Small & large plates of New American fare are given a Californian spin at this breezy eatery & bar.
Maria Maza
The private events staff is incredibly professional, responsive, and kind. I need to give a special shout-out to Flavio, Shari, Hilary, and Elmer. They made sure all my guests were taken care of and were attentive from the planning stage through the clean-up of the room. I would definitely come back for a reception!
… moreClaire M
Stopped in for happy hour recently. They just added tiny martinis to the menu which were pretty good. There is an upstairs but seemed like it was closed for a private party – drinks and food were fine. Atmosphere was a little sterile.
… moreGabriel Zeckua
We had a good experience at Sonoma. The food was tasty and well-prepared, and the service was friendly. That said, the portion sizes felt a bit small for the price, so it did seem slightly overpriced. Still, it’s a nice spot if you’re looking for quality over quantity.
… moreDimitri Lopez
Came with the family as a spring break trip from Florida. Were served super fast ! But the food – was delicious !! Every single thing I have tried was good. Cheers for the staff and the cook! Best food I’ve tried in Washington!! The staff , the food. Not sure how else to say thanks besides a tip. Thank you again. There is no way to be wrong with this place !!
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After passing this spot for over 10 years I finally made it inside. I enjoyed myself everyone was helpful we arrived around the start of their dinner menu. I ordered the barnyard pizza and my friend had the GOAT pizza. Very nice atmosphere with the flowers and candles oh and dim lighting !
… moreMelinda Hicks
Nice spot! Great service, our server was very warm, friendly and checked in frequently. The inside of the restaurant is very cozy and nice!
Order: the pork ribs, the carbonara
Skip: the tuna tartar (they squeezed a ton of mayo from the bottle on it which was not good)
… moreAddyson Garner
Event Venue Review – Sonoma is a gem, and so is their event manager Hilary! I’d highly recommend Sonoma as an event venue, especially for nonprofits. We love the Avenue Lounge on the 2nd floor, as well as the meeting space behind it, and we will continue to book as often as the team will have us!
… moreAriel Goldberger
While the restaurant certainly strives to present a welcoming atmosphere, the overall dining experience fell short of expectations. The service, while not unfriendly, could be best described as perfunctory, lacking the warmness. As for the food, it regrettably did not live up to the promise of its description. The flavors were underwhelming, and the dishes seemed to lack the finesse and freshness one would hope for. In a city bustling with culinary talent, this establishment unfortunately doesn’t quite hit the mark.
… moreLuisa Spizzotin
The place is nice and the staff very kind! However we were a little disappointed with the food. The steak was very fatty and the duck floated in the gravy. Plus they both arrived cold. Pity. The wine list is interesting. I don’t think we’ll be back.
… moreAlexandra Hazen
Stopped here for dinner. Not too busy, which was good. The waitress was very nice. She told us that pizzas were taking longer to cook that night. Lots of options to choose from on the menu. I had the angel hair pasta that was dressed in olive oil, grilled chicken, chili flakes, and crispy spiced zucchini. It was pretty good, but very spicy. Overall, we had a good time!
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