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Corks Restaurant at Russian River Vineyards

5700 Highway 116 North, Forestville, CA 95436
707-887-3344
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Price range: $20 - $35
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Good for: Romance, Local cuisine, Special occasions
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations
Dining style: Casual Dining
Cross street: Ross Station
Description: Voted Best Outdoor Dining in Sonoma County 2011 by the North Bay Bohemian! Corks at Russian River Vineyards is the only winery-based restaurant in the Russian River Valley, featuring the seasonal best from local growers and emphasizes organic meats and sustainable agriculture. Our goal is to nourish and delight our guests with cooking grounded in the traditions and ingredients of California Wine Country. We're proud to introduce Todd Davies to our community as Corks Restaurant's new Executive Chef. It's the perfect pairing for both of us. For Todd, it's a chance to cook in Sonoma County's Wine Country where fresh, organic ingredients are plentiful. For Russian River Vineyards in an opportunity to work with a talented chef who values our fine wines and creates dishes that complement the quality and care we put in to our wines. We invite you to an exceptional experience!
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san rafael, ca
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28 reviews 28 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

What a special place! A perfect blend of contemporary and "70's". Truly the place to stop for lunch when wine tasting in the Russian River Valley. My husband had fish&chips..he enjoyed but next time would get that huge burger. The menu just has a plain caesar but the server was happy to have the kitchen add chicken...delicious. Also, since the... More

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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013 via mobile

Staff was over the top. We arrived late but the wait staff worked with the chef to accommodate us. Food was excellent. Very good wine selection. Both the chef and wait staff took time to chat with us. Definitely will return to Corks.

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Sausalito, CA USA
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

Tranquil winery setting, beautiful landscaping, lovely service and excellent food... CORKS is a quiet little gem tucked away off of Hwy #116, just north of Sebastopol and River Rd. The old farmhouse has a tasting room in what was the front room, dining inside and outside in a patio garden .Sun umbrellas, heaters, and of coarse good wine, the staff... More

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Cleveland, Ohio
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9 reviews 9 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2013

The food and service were excellent. Many items looked inviting, but 2 people at our B&B recommended the sea bass and scallops, and we weren't disappointed. Very relaxing at the end of a long travel day. Music was good (classical), but a little loud.

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Santa Rosa, California, United States
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30 reviews 30 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2013

If at all possible, be sure to combine your dining experience with wine tasting at the Russian River Vineyards (same facility). I and my partner and out of town guests like to make our dinner reservations early at 5pm, so that we may partake of some wine tasting before the tasting alcove closes at that time. I am a member... More

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Scotland
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18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2013 via mobile

On a gentle tour through Russian River, we stopped here for lunch on the off chance and were not disappointed. Gorgeous fish and chips, and lovely burgers - although the antipasti plate was the highlight for us, with gteat mix of meats and cheese. Great bread, notable butter too. Interesting chocolate fondue pudding was great to share to finish off...... More

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Durban, South Africa
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34 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2013

We recently stopped here for lunch on our way out of Sonoma. The setting is beautiful - a rambling house with outdoor patio set amidst redwoods and pine trees, all adjacent to the wine cellar and vineyard. If you are lucky, Chester the winery dog will keep you company on the patio. We got there too late for regular lunch,... More

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Connecticut
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186 reviews 186 reviews
109 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 60 cities Reviews in 60 cities
115 helpful votes 115 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2013

Great restaurant with excelleent food & their own wines (plus others). Very tuned into allergies and special diets, e.g., menu items are marked gluten free. The setting is really nice, and in warmer weather you can sit out in a redwood forest. It is within 10 minutes of the Raford Inn, our favorite place in Sonoma.

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Atlanta
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24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 21, 2013

It was great to sit on the patio and enjoy dinner. The were out of one of the wine pairings which was a dissapointment. The food was really good. Overall we enjoyed it but it isn't a have to go resturant.

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Redwood City, California
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9 reviews 9 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 4, 2013

This restaurant is in the Russian River Vineyards winery, the food is excellent, the service excellent, and the setting is wonderful. The scallops and seabass was one of the better meals we have ever had. Their wine list is very affordable. All in all, a great experiece, we will be back.

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