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    #5 of 6 Restaurants in Kenwood
    $$ - $$$, American, Cajun & Creole, Bar
    8445 Sonoma Hwy, Corner of Sonoma Hwy & Adobe Canyon, Kenwood, CA 95452-9025
    +1 707-509-0078
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    4.5 31 reviews
    #5 of 6 Restaurants in Kenwood, California
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    PRICE RANGE
    $10-$30
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks
    CUISINES
    American, Cajun & Creole, Bar, Barbecue
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    8445 Sonoma Hwy Corner of Sonoma Hwy & Adobe Canyon, Kenwood, CA 95452-9025
    Sponsored by: Tips Roadside
    Top 3 Reasons to Eat Here
    1. Excellent Restaurant, Kenwood
    1. Excellent Restaurant, Kenwood
    A clever menu with twits on some classic foods.
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    2. Stylish friendly interior
    2. Stylish friendly interior
    A stylish friendly interior has turned this old building into a gem.
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    3. Local wine, beer & spirits
    3. Local wine, beer & spirits
    Cocktails are top notch, with something for every taste
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    About
    A neighborhood spot for friends to gather. Enjoy the scenery while you sip craft cocktails, local wines and beers on tap. Our Kitchen strives to cook sustainably and responsibly, using fresh local ingredients whenever possible on an ever-evolving menu full of delicious twists on classic fare. It is our hope that you will feel the love of community, passion for food and the comfort of home.
    PRICE RANGE
    $10-$30
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks
    CUISINES
    American, Cajun & Creole, Bar, Barbecue
    FEATURES
    Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Television, Accepts Credit Cards
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    Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile
    Amazing Food!!!!

    First time coming here and the food is amazing, very high quality. The service was great and good people.

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank gloryc944
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    Reviewed July 15, 2018 via mobile
    Another Excellent Restaurant in The Kenwood-Glen Ellen corridor

    Tips Roadside from Andrew who brought us the Tri Tip catering trucks has landed on solid ground with Tips Roadside Restaurant! A clever menu with twits on some classic food, polenta fries, tater tots, fried chicken, crispy oysters, steamed muscles, fish, steaks and burgers. A...More

    Date of visit: July 2018
    1  Thank deanl103
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Mmmmmmmmm!!!

    So good! So fun! Just darling! Divine Shrimp & Grits, beautiful kale salad, perfect Bloody Mary... even the coffee was incredible... we *LOVED* it all! And thank you to the darling Javier who always takes service and hospitality to another level!

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank J C
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    “Another Sonoma Hit”

    Tips Roadside has recently added brunch to their creative menu billed as American, Cajun & Creole , Bar and Barbecue. The dish I shared was Shakshuka - a traditional Mediterranean dish of tomato,, pepper and onions and topped with an egg poached in the sauce....More

    Date of visit: November 2018
    Thank Buzzard100
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Unique Menu + Beautiful Atmosphere

    Delicious! Great menu of comfort food with a New Orleans influence, local brews and wines, and indoor / outdoor seating.

    Date of visit: November 2018
    Thank Trip39620049267
    Reviewed 5 weeks ago
    Just All Right

    Menu is very limited with not many choices. Food was OK but nothing really impressed us. Might be a better review if their menu was more interesting and varied.

    Date of visit: September 2018
    Thank Donald W
    Reviewed November 5, 2018 via mobile
    Fantastic Dinner

    Table for 5! We started with cocktails that were creative and tasty... next we sampled the Tri-Tip bites (with three different dipping sauces) and the crispy Brussels Sprouts so tasty... the favorite main dishes were The Burger and the short ribs (oh, man the sauce...More

    Date of visit: November 2018
    Thank kristymoul
    Reviewed October 23, 2018 via mobile
    Unexpected delight!

    My wife and I were holidaying over from England and were first time visitors to the area. We were looking for somewhere to eat before we headed to our campground at Sugarloaf Ridge, so thought we would give Tips a try as it was close...More

    Date of visit: October 2018
    Thank polapete
    Susie P, Owner at Tips Roadside, responded to this reviewResponded October 26, 2018

    It was so nice chatting with you! Enjoy the rest of your trip and safe travels! Until next time....... Susie :o)

    Reviewed October 20, 2018
    Better than Average, But needs some refinements

    Ambiance is pleasant, but noisy with all the hard surfaces. Not a place for a quiet intimate dinner. We were an 8 top. That being said, overall the food was in the average to above average range. We had the Tri-tips as our appetizer to...More

    Date of visit: October 2018
    Thank Ali Z
    Susie P, Owner at Tips Roadside, responded to this reviewResponded October 21, 2018

    HI Ali, Thank you for your through review. Last night was the busiest night to date! On our wall it says "Wherever You're From, Welcome Home!" We are not a place for a quite intimate dinner, we want it to be like when your entire...More

    Reviewed October 13, 2018 via mobile
    Starving, wanted quick and tasty!

    That’s what we got, menu had many great choices and service was spot on! We enjoyed the combination of sliders, super delicious really nice buns too. So many things we’ d like to try on our next visit. On Hwy 12 near so many wineries...More

    Date of visit: October 2018
    Thank beachster56
    Susie P, Owner at Tips Roadside, responded to this reviewResponded October 15, 2018

    So glad you stopped in! See you the next time you need to refuel!

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